San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Lawsuit
The soupy fog blanketing the San Joaquin Valley this time of year is making it harder to breathe. Fine particles of soot and dust can hang in the moist winter air, and burrow deep into people's lungs. Air quality activists have filed a federal lawsuit saying plans to clean up that pollution don't do enough to protect public health.
The Glory of Fruitcake
To many Californians, a fruitcake is something best left to die in a dark corner - a glorified clump of preserved fruits held together with the least amount of batter possible, and soaked in booze to help you choke it down. But let's reassess this much maligned holiday treat with someone who can offer an educated opinion. Evan Kleiman, host of KCRW's weekly public radio show, "Good Food," gives us insights into the pleasure of a good fruitcake.
