SF Symphony Musicians Strike Over Pay, Benefits
San Francisco Symphony musicians have gone on strike. Symphony Executive Director Brent Assink says the current contract offer keeps the musicians among the highest-paid orchestra members in the country. But musicians say he and other top-level management have received generous bonuses, while they are being asked to accept a one-year pay freeze.
Saving Lives, One Call at a Time
Every day in California about nine people commit suicide. Now, a unique partnership between a Sacramento hospital and clinic is taking a hands-on approach to reduce that number. The suicide prevention program targets people who've already tried and failed to take their own lives -- and it's all done over the phone.