The San Bruno Fire
Veteran firefighters say they've never seen anything like the massive explosion and wall of flames Thursday night that incinerated a neighborhood in San Bruno. Over 50 homes were destroyed, and at least four people died. The exact cause of the inferno involving a PG&E gas line is under investigation.
Campaign Check: Jerry Brown
In our new election feature "Campaign Check," we put the claims, counter-claims and accusations made in the race for governor under the microscope. Today, we look at the Brown campaign's first TV ad with Sacramento Bureau Chief John Myers.
Pirate Cat Radio
Pirate radio stations are illegal, pretty much unregulated and often short-lived. But Pirate Cat Radio in the San Francisco Bay Area was on the air for 14 years, until last summer when the FCC caught up with its founder.
Jazz Review: Azar Lawrence's "Mystic Journey"
Jazz saxophonist Azar Lawrence had a brilliant career in Los Angeles that peaked in the mid-1970s. But by the end of the decade he had pretty much disappeared, leaving fans and colleagues wondering what ever happened to him. Jazz critic Andrew Gilbert says Lawrence has re-emerged with a new album called "Mystic Journey."
An Apple Farmer Remembers Seasons Past
For many Californians, the word "apple" conjures up images of iPods and laptops. But to commentator Diane Covington, "apple" has a more spiritual and decidedly low-tech meaning.