Whooping Cough Epidemic
This week, state health officials declared a whooping cough epidemic in California. More than 900 cases of the nasty lung infection were reported statewide in the first half of the year, more than four times the number during the same period last year. What are the disease's symptoms, and who's most vulnerable?
33x20: Finding a Home for Big Solar
The environmental disaster in the Gulf Coast is a tragic reminder that our continued reliance on fossil fuels comes with a cost. In California, the push for clean energy is well underway with an ambitious plan to reach 33 percent renewable sources by 2020. But some critics say that's just not possible. As part of our ongoing series "33x20," Climate Watch Senior Editor Craig Miller reports on one company's strategy, and obstacles in the way.
Religious Economy
A lot of Californians are no doubt praying that the economy recovers soon. But it seems the recession knows no religious boundaries, as we found out from a group of vendors who supply Catholic priests and churches with liturgical products.
Vet Faces Eviction From Desert Home
Anyone who lives in wildfire country knows that clearing brush is a key part of protecting your home. But in San Diego County, a Vietnam veteran is battling local authorities who cleared his land of brush -- and now want him to pay up for the work done. He could be evicted unless he comes up with more than $60,000 by the end of the month.
Jazz Review: Violin Jazz's "The Music of Eddie South"
The violin has a distinguished history in jazz, even though it was mostly sidelined with the rise of be-bop in the 1940s. But Oakland violinist Jeremy Cohen has made it a mission to celebrate his instrument's jazz legacy. Cohen's latest album with his group Violin Jazz spotlights the nearly forgotten work of Eddie South. Jazz critic Andrew Gilbert has a review.