Meet in the Middle
There were tears and cheers this week when the State Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8. But both sides of the gay marriage debate know this week's ruling won't be the last word. The battleground is moving to places like the Central Valley and the Inland Empire, where same-sex marriage proponents are working to win more support. This weekend, thousands of gay and lesbian activists from across California will be in Fresno where 68 percent of voters supported Prop. 8.
Taking Aim at Clean Energy
When a dedication ceremony attracts the governor, a U.S. senator and a bunch of other politicians, you know something big is happening. And the promise of creating endless amounts of carbon-free energy using super-powerful lasers qualifies as big. It happened Friday morning at the dedication of the National Ignition Facility, the world's largest laser system. Proponents call it the future of clean energy. That is, if it works.
Colorful Characters at the Maker Faire
If you've ever met someone who likes to tinker around in their basement or garage, you know they can be a little eccentric. But the art of tinkering is being taken to a new level by the do-it-yourself movement. We preview this weekend's Maker Faire in San Mateo, where some of the DIY movement's most colorful practitioners are setting up shop.
Stepping Up to Conserve
In February, Governor Schwarzenegger declared a drought emergency in California and urged everyone to cut their water use by 20 percent. Most households in the state use more than half of their water outdoors, making the lawn and garden easy places to cut back. But for urban apartment-dwellers like reporter Gretchen Weber, it's not so simple. She decided to take the plunge for our ongoing series, Climate Watch.