Seeing history through a jazz perspective
This special multimedia report — “The Life and Times of Mr. Frank Fisher” — examines the historic context in which Frank Fisher lived and the musical moments he remembers most.
Matthew Hansen
SPECIAL REPORT – Leaded gas: A toxic tale
“Leaded Gas: A Toxic Tale” is an adaptation of an award-winning print article that tells the story of how major corporate interests turned a blind eye to health risks from leaded gasoline from the 1920s through 1980s.
NY Times reporter John Branch finds beauty — and a career — in quiet corners of sport
Marin County-based New York Times reporter John Branch talks about his journey, beginning from his humble beginnings managing a Costco to his Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting today.
Prized PEZessions: Burlingame shop a mecca for toy collectors
The Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia began as a computer store nearly 20 years ago but is now a mecca for PEZ collectors. It also features banned toys and the world’s largest PEZ dispensing machine.
SPECIAL REPORT: On Silicon Valley’s coast, cows unite ranchers and open space groups
“Cattle Drive”: A multimedia report which explores the ways agriculture and open space groups are working together to keep the farming and ranching industries viable on Silicon Valley’s coast.
For gay competitors, a rodeo to call their own
Traditionally a sport of cattle towns, rodeo is growing and opening up. Gay rodeo is a smaller, amateur version of the big-money professional rodeo circuit. This year, 12 states and Canada will host gay rodeos.
San Mateo County’s coastal communities prepare for sea’s steady rise
Even amid a historic drought, officials are planning for future sea level rise that could eventually bring extensive flooding, beach and bluff erosion and water contamination to the county’s coastlines.
Measuring risk and reward at Mavericks
A local surfer and surf photographer discuss the industry, the Mavericks experience and the careful measure of risk and reward they perform when they enter the ocean.
San Mateo County’s flower farmers battle tough times with new ideas
For decades, it seemed that San Mateo County’s cut flower industry would never stop growing. But now with increased foreign competition, local farmers explain why it’s ‘not all roses’ anymore.