In Yosemite, Native Americans Ask, 'Whose Names Are They, Anyway?'
People around the world are weighing in on the controversy in Yosemite National Park. The names of some historic buildings are gone while the park service and the company Delaware North are locked in a trademark dispute. Some of those names, like the Ahawhnee, are derived from Native American languages. We travel to Yosemite to ask some Native Americans with deep roots in the park what they think.
Dali in Monterey: Alchemy of a Museum Makeover
California is about to get a new museum devoted to the art of Salvador Dali. It'll be the largest West Coast collection of his art housed in a city you might not expect. We explore the connection between the Spanish surrealist artist and Monterey.
There's a Cancer-Causing Chemical in My Water, But State Doesn't Regulate It
The recent catastrophe over lead in Flint, Michigan was a stark reminder that something we take for granted -- the water that comes of out of our taps -- may not always be safe. Host Sasha Khokha takes on a journey to test her own Central Valley drinking water after a disturbing warning showed up in her water bill.
March Music Highlights From Thao, Heron Oblivion and Los Cenzontles
Every month, our pop music critic Steve Hochman sorts through a deluge of new releases and brings us some of his favorites. Suzie Racho chats with Steve about a trio of albums by Bay Area artists, everything from funk pop to covers of classic rock songs played with traditional Mexican instruments.
An L.A. Lounge Singer With Staying Power
Singer Troy Walker has been performing in L.A. nightclubs for over 50 years. He's never made it big -- but you've got to give the guy credit. He's 76 years old, and still at it. Walker is a brassy human jukebox regularly climbing onstage to belt out songs for his fans.