California Songs: Cracker's 'Big Dipper'
The wooden roller coaster on the Santa Cruz boardwalk is a magnet for families, kids and teenagers on dates. It also inspired musician David Lowery's song "Big Dipper." Lowery studied mathematics at UC Santa Cruz, and "Big Dipper" appears on the album titled "The Golden Age" released in 1996 with his band Cracker. Lowery tells us the story behind the music.
UC and CSU Students Face Tuition Hikes
We sit down with KQED Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis to discuss the week's developments, including big tuition hikes approved at the CSU Trustees and UC Regents meetings.
Boom Times for Recyclers
If you visit almost any big city in California, you're sure to see people removing bottles and cans from garbage bins. The reason: recyling pays -- and it's having a positive impact on the economy.
Neglected, Abused Horses Get a Helping Hand
When people think of animal cruelty, dogs and cats often come to mind. But in rural areas, horses are often victims of abuse, neglect or abandonment. We visit one Sonoma County veterinarian working to protect them.
California Songs: Cracker's 'Big Dipper'
The wooden roller coaster on the Santa Cruz boardwalk is a magnet for families, kids and teenagers on dates. It also inspired musician David Lowery's song "Big Dipper." Lowery studied mathematics at UC Santa Cruz, and "Big Dipper" appears on the album titled "The Golden Age" released in 1996 with his band Cracker. Lowery tells us the story behind the music.
