Prison Hunger Strike Ends
California prison inmates are eating now, winding down a hunger strike that lasted three weeks. The strike began at Pelican Bay Prison as a protest about conditions in the Security Housing Unit there. It soon spread to thousands of inmates at more than a dozen prisons.
Putting Out the 'Not Welcome' Mat
The Los Angeles county suburb of Lancaster has some serious problems, including high rates of unemployment and home foreclosure, and more than its share of violent crime. Lancaster's outspoken mayor is trying to remake his troubled city -- but critics say his attempts to keep Section 8 recipients out of town discriminates against poor people of color.
East Oakland's Answer to 'American Idol'
In Oakland, as in many cities, crime spikes during summer months when kids have time on their hands. "Late Night Live" is a new program that gives teens a place to go on Friday evenings. Last weekend, volunteers hosted an open mic contest with critiques from music industry pros.
Dancing is More Than Moving the Feet
It's an up-and-coming activity in more than 40 countries -- and now Southern California has its first wheelchair dancing program. Participants say it's fun, good exercise, and lets them interact with non-wheelchair-using friends.
Sandcastle Art: Beyond the Plastic Pail
At Imperial Beach in San Diego County, a childhood pastime takes on a new dimension this weekend as the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition gets under way. Contestants will have five hours to create their sand sculptures while thousands of spectators crowd around.