Ten Years of The California Report: Ten to Watch For ten years, we've brought you stories about the people, places and issues that shape the Golden State. As we start our second decade, we're looking toward the future. Hear profiles of extraordinary Californians who are likely to make headlines during the next ten years. Mozilla Mon, Oct 3, 2005 Listen (entire program) A profile of Mozilla, the people behind the open source Internet browser Firefox. The cooperative world of open source software has attracted a band of faithful followers and threatens the very hierarchy of the software industry. Peter Jon Shuler reports. Michael Jaime-Becerra Mon, Oct 10, 2005 Listen (entire program) Writer Michael Jaime-Becerra is one of a handful of young California writers whose stories illuminate the lives of working class Chicanos. His debut collection of short stories, "Every Night Is Ladies Night," won praise for its touching and intimate portraits of people living in his hometown of El Monte. Susan J. Fisher Mon, Oct 17, 2005 Listen (entire program) Susan J. Fisher, PhD, is professor of Cell and Tissue Biology and co-director of the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Program at UCSF. Fisher's groundbreaking process for growing human embryonic stem cell lines on a bed of human placental cells is likely to affect both the future of stem cell research and future treatments for infertility. Watch a portion of the video microscopy described in the story: Quicktime Real Player For more information: Stem Cell Facts at UCSF -- Includes a longer version of the video microscopy. Karen Bass Mon, Oct 24, 2005 Listen Assemblywoman Karen Bass was elected to represent California's 47th assembly district in November 2004, after many years as a community activist working to improve life in South Los Angeles. Linda Darling-Hammond Mon, Oct 31, 2005 Listen Stanford education professor Linda Darling-Hammond is an internationally recognized expert on teacher quality, school reform and educational equity and is a driving force in the new small school movement. She launched the Stanford Educational Institute and the School Redesign Network. As faculty advisor in the Stanford Teacher Education Program, she trains tomorrow's teachers to work in California's increasingly diverse communities. Amy Franceschini Mon, May 15, 2006 Listen Amy Franceschini is a multimedia artist whose work taps into the creative potential of computers. But her recent works also offer a critique of high technology and its effects on society. One project, called "Gardening the Superfund Sites," examines the tensions between the computer industry and the natural environment. Van Jones Fri, Nov 24, 2006 Listen Like most urban centers, Oakland faces a number of challenges -- crime, racial disparity, and a lack of jobs. For years, activist Van Jones has dedicated himself to addressing these problems, especially community violence. He founded the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, where he's turning his energies to environmental activism with a campaign called Reclaim the Future. It's built on the belief that a surging interest in green technologies can bring both good jobs and a healthy environment to cities like Oakland. The California Report is KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population. Copyright © 1994-2009 KQED. All Rights Reserved.

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