Budget Stalemate Threatens Calif. Benefits Programs
If Congress and the president fail to raise the debt ceiling by Tuesday, it seems no city or county will be spared. In a report this week, the Pew Center on the States describes how fiscal problems could trickle down from Washington.
Planning for Sea Level Rise
Some of the most valuable land in California is waterfront property. But concerns about rising sea levels are leading to new rules restricting development along shorelines. Now, an early skirmish between urban planners and builders is shaping up along the South shore of San Francisco Bay.
New Harvest: The Future of Small Town California, Part 6 - The Mountain Maidu
Hundreds of years ago, the land north to the Feather River in the mountains of Plumas and Lassen Counties was filled with villages of native Mt. Maidu people. After the Gold Rush, prospectors, developers and government agencies took over their land. Their population dwindled and the tribe lost access to the land for traditional practices. Now, the Mt. Maidu people are working with an old adversary to regain formal stewardship of their homeland.
Pop Music Review: Old Californio's "Sundrunk Angels"
If Pasadena has a legacy in the world of rock 'n' roll, it's probably for being the home of Van Halen. But a new group, Old Californio, is looking to add to that legacy with an earthier sound tied to other SoCal traditions. Pop music critic Steve Hochman reviews the band's new album, "Sundrunk Angels."