Alternatives to Black Friday
No matter the economic situation, some people still set their alarm clocks for the crack of dawn to be the first in line for Black Friday bargains. But others would rather not participate in a holiday-season orgy of consumerism.
'Wheels of Change'
Like it or not, we live in an era, and a state, dominated by automobiles. The just-published book "Wheels of Change" chronicles the birth of California's car culture. Author Kevin Nelson stopped in to chat with us.
Rethinking Leftovers
Few Americans would hesitate to identify Thanksgiving as their primary food-focused holiday, but food blogger Sean Timberlake thinks that's ignoring one potential contender: the day after Thanksgiving.
Turning Points: Jackie Sloan
When Jackie Sloan's toddler, Addie, developed epilepsy 12 years ago, the family was plunged into a whirlwind of seizures, hospital visits and therapy. Horse riding was one thing Addie loved. After a career in corporate law, Jackie's now running a horse ranch especially for special needs children.
'Project 304,805'
The Torah is the most sacred religious text in Judaism. The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco examines how a Torah is made, and the various rituals and rules surrounding the process in the new exhibit "As It Is Written: Project 304,805," named for the number of letters in a Torah. At the center of the show is a living scribe, who will sit in the gallery for the next year writing each letter.