Sep 27th, 2008 · For decades, pizza chefs — or pizzaiolos around the world have held a deep admiration for Italian pizza maker Graziano Bertuzzo. As of this month, pizzaiolos can take classes from the master of their trade at a new pizza-making school in Northern California.
Sep 26th, 2008 · A pair of high school football coaches in Northern California have developed a new offensive scheme that they say helps their small school compete with the big boys. It's called the A-11 offense, in which all 11 players on the field are potential receivers. But it's not legal — or welcome — everywhere.
Jul 19th, 2008 · In Northern California, organized crews of poachers are raiding residential recycling bins, sometimes threatening homeowners who get in the way. San Francisco alone estimates it is losing hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to recycling bandits.
Jun 27th, 2008 · Over 500 wildfires are now blazing in Northern California. Crews are working to contain these fires, but the combination of recent lightning storms and tinder-dry conditions has made control difficult, if not impossible. Many people have been forced to evacuate their houses and businesses.
Jun 24th, 2008 · More than 800 wildfires across Northern California have been sparked by over 5,000 lightning strikes, prompting a plea for help. Michele Norris talks to Paul Van Gerwen, battalion chief of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Jun 11th, 2008 · Since the early days of the AIDS crisis, federal policy has banned gay men from giving blood. Gay activists say the policy is outdated, discriminatory and needs to be stopped. Campuses in Northern California are taking two very different tacks to wage their protests.
May 12th, 2008 · Raids by federal authorities on undocumented immigrants in Northern California panic parents and school officials as fears spread that students might be targeted. Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums and other big-city mayors are denouncing the raids.
Jan 14th, 2008 · This past weekend the Mavericks Surf Contest took place in Northern California, drawing thousands of spectators to watch surfers take on 40 to 50 foot waves. Surfer and filmmaker Grant Washburn discusses why the contestants split the money.