The Future of Our State Parks
The fallout from the election continues to ripple through California -- and it's especially impacting our state parks. Voters turned down Proposition 21, an $18 fee on vehicle registration that would have generated $500 million or so for the 278 parks throughout California. So what happens now?
Teachers, Stress and Suicide
This week, teachers, students and parents marched through the streets of downtown Los Angeles. Their signs bore the name of one man: Rigoberto Ruelas. The life and recent death of this fifth grade teacher has galvanized a group of his frustrated colleagues, and reverberated through L.A. schools.
Aztlan Underground
Los Angeles band Aztlan Underground is nominated in four categories this year at the annual Native American Music Awards. We find out how the band has grown over the last two decades, spreading a message of indigenous rights and cultivating audiences around the world.
California Cantors to Sing in Rome
Odd as it may sound, next week Jewish religious music will echo through an ancient Catholic basilica in Rome. The concert will be performed by 20 American cantors, including five from California. They'll sing before an audience of cardinals and Vatican officials -- and possibly even Pope Benedict himself.