Memorial Day Letters
In towns and cities throughout California this weekend, ceremonies will honor the sacrifices that come with national service. In Torrance, State Senator Jenny Oropeza will present letters written by middle school students to the families of seven local men killed in the line of duty.
Carbon Offsets at the Airport
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the summer travel season, and that means a lot of fossil fuel burned on the road or in the air. Coming soon to California airports are kiosks where passengers will be able to 'offset' their share of a flight's CO2 emissions -- for a cost.
Urban Food Foraging
Are you ready for the next food trend? First it was organic, then local. Now, a new food movement is sprouting in California: urban foraging. We scoured the local landscape around San Francisco to harvest this story.
Book Review: "Either You're In or You're In the Way"
Last year, brothers Noah and Logan Miller's film "Touching Home" had its world premiere at the San Francisco International Film Festival. The film -- produced, written, directed and acted in by the brothers -- began with tragedy. They write about it in their new memoir. Jordan Rosenfeld has a review.
The Princess Project
Prom season is a rite of passage for many high schoolers. You may have seen some pretty glitzy teenagers in their tuxes and ball gowns recently. But the price tag for that night of glamor puts it out of reach for students who live in poverty. Unless, that is, there's a fairy godmother out there willing to help.