Jan 07 Andy Goldsworthy's 'Spire' "Spire," a major new work by Andy Goldsworthy in the Presidio of San Francisco, rises like a steeple out of the earth. Overlooking the bay and Alcatraz Island in the distance, "Spire" grabs the attention of joggers, bikers and sightseers… Continue reading
Nov 05 Gay-marriage Ban Projected to Pass in Expensive Calif. Battle By PBS News Hour Voters in California have passed a constitutional amendment to outlaw gay marriage, throwing into question the legality of matrimonial bonds for thousands of same-sex couples who already exchanged vows. Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch Silicon Valley Navigates Changing Economic Landscape While manufacturing has taken a noticeable hit during the recent financial upheaval, the technology sectors of Silicon Valley have fared better -- while acknowledging that the future economic picture is anything but clear. Spencer Michels reports. Continue watching
Apr 09 San Francisco Braces for Olympic Torch Protests By PBS News Hour Security was tightened around San Francisco Wednesday as city officials braced for a wave of protests in response to the Olympic torch's only North American appearance on its journey to Beijing. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch Calif. Oil Spill Cleanup Underway but Long-term Impacts Still Unclear Cleanup is making headway in the aftermath of an oil spill in the San Francisco Bay but questions remain as to the nature of the ship collision that caused the spill, and the long term environmental impacts. Spencer Michels looks… Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch Environmental Issues Fuel California's Water Wars Southern California is coping with water shortages due to a judge's ruling limiting the amount of freshwater that can be pumped from the northern part of the state. Environmental advocates, concerned about the effect on wildlife, lead the battle over… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch San Francisco Works to Curb Bottled Water Waste San Francisco government officials are banning the use of city money for bottled water, hoping to save financial and environmental resources. A NewsHour report, funded in part by the Park Foundation, explores the move. Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch Nancy Pelosi Becomes First Female House Speaker As Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi becomes the first female speaker of the House, the NewsHour traces her journey from homemaker to big-time fundraiser to one of the most powerful women in Washington. Continue watching
Nov 30 Watch Presidio National Park Must Become Self-sufficient The Presidio of San Francisco, a former military base, is the only national park mandated by Congress to become financially self-sufficient. Continue watching