Occupying City Hall: Californians Set Sights on Banks
Protesters affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement want government to hold large financial institutions accountable for their role in bringing down the economy. While some camp out near city halls across the state, other social justice activists are pressing their case inside city hall by urging cities and counties to change the way they award financial contracts to banks.
Volcano Theatre Company Revisits 'The Grapes of Wrath'
Back during the Gold Rush, the tiny town of Volcano in Amador County was home to one of the first community theaters in the state. Over the years, the population declined and theaters closed. But 40 years ago, the Volcano Theatre Company revived the town's tradition. We stop by their current production, which hits close to home.
San Diego Unveils High-tech Medical Center
The practice of medicine is constantly evolving, and medical schools have to stay on the cutting edge. That's not a problem at UC San Diego. The school just opened a $70 million, state-of-the-art medical training center well-equipped to train the doctors of the future.
Bay Area Duo Makes Street Music Pay
With unemployment hovering near 12 percent in California, even degrees from prestigious universities can't guarantee a job. Some out-of-work graduates are getting creative, including two UC Berkeley grads who've found an entertaining way to make ends meet.
Celebrating Dia de Los Muertos
Dia de Los Muertos, celebrated on November 2, is a traditional holiday in Mexico and parts of Latin America. Families place altars in their homes, adorn them with pictures of loved ones who have passed and set out bowls with their favorite foods. Many Latino communities in California host festivals with public installations of altars -- like the one taking place in Oakland's Fruitvale this weekend.