Nov 01 An Election Off the National Radar By Spencer Michels A sign supporting Proposition 37, which calls for the mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods, is seen in front of a home in Glendale, Calif., on October, 19, 2012. California could become the first state to enforce labeling of genetically… Continue reading
Oct 08 Listen To Me: Spotlight California President Obama announces the creation of a national monument for Cesar E. Chavez in Keene, Calif. Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP/GettyImages. President Obama has been heavily campaigning in California over the past two days, with events in Los Angeles and San… Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch California Water Wars: Will Thirsty Interests Divert More Water? California Water Wars: Will Thirsty Interests Divert More Water?… Continue watching
Jul 24 Anaheim Protests Reveal 'Climate of Anger' at Police By Larisa Epatko Saturday's fatal shooting by police of an unarmed man in Anaheim, Calif., prompted days of protests against a police department that some residents say is biased against Hispanics. Video of the police reaction to the protests -- posted on online… Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch Obama's Shift on Gay Marriage Lucrative for Campaign From California, correspondent Spencer Michels reports on how President Obama's public endorsement of same-sex marriage triggered a flood of support from the gay community -- which is now providing campaign support both in votes and in fundraising. Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch Remembering the Complicated Life Story of Rodney King Rodney King, whose video-taped beating by Los Angeles police in 1991 launched a public dialogue about race relations in the United States, died Sunday at age 47. Jeffrey Brown, Patt Morrison of The Los Angeles Times and Darnell Hunt of… Continue watching
May 24 Watch Man vs. Machine: Will Human Workers Become Obsolete? Part of his series on Making Sen$e of financial news, Paul Solman has been showcasing the future of technology from a recent conference run by a California think tank -- things such as 3-D printing of prosthetic legs and iPhone… Continue watching
May 23 Watch As Golden Gate Bridge Turns 75, History Revised to Honor Engineer As Golden Gate Bridge Turns 75, History Revised to Honor Engineer… Continue watching
May 15 Watch How to Better Treat Trauma Injuries in the Developing World At San Francisco General Hospital, surgeons from developing countries are learning the latest techniques from top U.S. specialists. With just over 100 orthopedic surgeons serving the 80 million people of Kenya and Tanzania, it's admittedly a small step. But doctors… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 'Liquid Bandages' Could Help Re-Grow Skin, Save Lives Dr. Mark Carlson of Nebraska Surgical Research is developing a liquid bandage to stop bleeding quickly and potentially save lives in battlefield situations while also aiding future regenerative possibilities. This report was a collaboration with NET Nebraska and KQED San… Continue watching