California Legislators Pass New Budget
There's an old saying that you can't spend money you don't have. But over the past decade or so that hasn't stopped California governors and legislators, who often use budget gimmicks and fuzzy math to make the books look balanced. But a funny thing happened in Sacramento this week, when Governor Jerry Brown and Democrats in the Legislature agreed to a budget that spends less than the state might actually take in.
Filipino Vets Tie High Hopes to Immigration Reform Bill
An amendment tucked into the federal immigration overhaul now being debated in the Senate could have big implications for Filipino-Americans. It would put the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who fought alongside Americans on a fast-track to citizenship. It's among a host of military benefits Filipino veterans have been fighting to secure for decades.
Young Fresno Musicians Bring New Energy to Classical Music
The audience at classical music concerts is supposed to be seen but not heard. Even unwrapping hard candy at the wrong moment can elicit angry looks. But next weekend, a group of talented, young musicians from Fresno will throw out those rules by encouraging the audience to dance, sing and play along at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Graduation Day: Student Boxer Fights to the Finish
For some high school seniors, getting a diploma can be a real fight. For senior Luis Torres, the fighting extends to a boxing ring. Torres attends a continuation school in Pasadena, and hopes to finish up this winter. Tricia Tongco brings us his story as part of our "Graduation Day" series.
California Songs: The Mowgli's 'San Francisco'
The band known as The Mowgli's was originally formed by five childhood pals in Southern California. As part of "California Songs" series, singer-songwriter Colin Dieden describes the back story for their song "San Francisco."