President Obama Fundraises in Calif.
The presidential primary isn't until June, but you wouldn't know it from President Obama's re-election campaign sweep through California this week. We sit down with Carla Marinucci, senior political writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, who covered the president's visit.
Bridging a Doctor-Patient Cultural Divide
As the Latino population grows in California, so does the need for Spanish-speaking doctors who understand the culture. But few Latinos graduate from medical schools here. Now, the UCLA School of Medicine has found a possible solution.
Noise Pop Turns 20
For the past two decades, the Noise Pop festival in San Francisco has grown from a handful of indie bands at a single venue to more than 100 music events across the city. Over the years, Noise Pop has launched careers for unknown artists and reunited music legends. As the festival turns 20, we take a look at what keeps Noise Pop fresh.
Book Review: Lysley Tenorio's 'Monstress'
During his career, San Francisco writer Lysley Tenorio has gathered up a series of prestigious fellowships and awards, including a Pushcart Prize. Now the talent that's won him so much acclaim is on full display in "Monstress," a collection of stories set among Filipinos and Filipino-Americans. Oscar Villalon has a review.
Saving California's Heirloom Seeds
California used to be home to thousands of local crop varieties. Grocery stores looked like today's farmer's markets, teeming with unique fruits and vegetables. Today, only a few of those crops are still grown. We visit a seed company that's recovering some of those lost heirloom varieties.