Gov. to Decide on Jury Service for Green Card Holders
It's a duty of citizenship that arouses mixed feelings: jury duty. In all 50 states only U.S. citizens can serve on juries. But one of the bills on Governor Jerry Brown's desk would make California the first state where non-citizens are eligible for jury service.
Epilepsy Study Reveals the Brain in Action
People with serious epilepsy are debilitated by seizures. Surgery can cure the problem, but only after doctors learn exactly where and how seizures are triggered -- and that requires watching the human brain in action. We meet one patient who has volunteered to let scientists study his brain by opening it up.
Admiring Buildings That Never Were
For every Golden Gate Bridge or Hollywood sign, there are hundreds of ideas on the cutting room floor that never came to be. But now for the first time, you can see models and blueprints of some of these projects in California?s two biggest cities. Museums in both Los Angeles and San Francisco reveal quirky and often ingenious buildings that don?t exist.
Pop Music Review: 'Seasons of Your Day' by Mazzy Star
In 1989, the rock duo Mazzy Star emerged from the retro-psychedelic music scene of Los Angeles. It won over a devoted following with a dark, ethereal sound that was uniquely their own. Now, the duo return with their first new album since 1996. Pop music critic Steve Hochman has a review.
L.A. Bookstore Looks to Keep the Page in the Digital Age
Downtown Los Angeles has been enjoying a renaissance lately, especially its Gallery Row district where, besides new lofts and restaurants, a thriving creative community has sprung up. At its heart is a giant bookstore known for unusual art as well as its selection of books. We spend an evening checking out The Last Bookstore.