This weekend marks the seventh anniversary of
the U.S. war in Iraq. Last weekend, more than 100
teenage girls from across the state gathered for the
first time to talk about their experiences as sisters
and daughters of military personnel. We present two
stories about war and how it affects families -- not
just during the conflict, but sometimes long after the
fighting ends.Reporter: Sasha Khokha
Nearly 600 men and women from California have
died in Iraq and Afghanistan since those wars began.
Each loss has a profound and lasting effect on families
and friends. Over the past few months, we spent time
talking with military family members about the death of
a loved one in the current wars. First we hear from a
widow who lost her husband in another war -- and still
deals with that grief four decades later.
Music Bridge 2: "She Pays the Rent" by The Lyres, from the CD
"Lyres Lyres" (Matador)
More than 11 million Californians live in
households struggling to put food on the table. We
present the first of three stories in our series,
"Hunger in the Golden State." The six month
investigation was produced in collaboration with
California Watch and the Annenberg School for
Communication and Journalism at USC. In this first
report, Sandy Tolan found hunger crossing the typical
economic boundaries.Reporter: Sandy Tolan & Dianne de Guzman
From the economy to politics, California has
been a bellwether for shifts in American life. In his
latest book, "Model Home," Los Angeles novelist Eric
Puchner delves into the state's recent past and finds a
spiritual malaise all too familiar today. Oscar
Villalon has a review.
End Music: "Nervous Like Me" by The Dap-Kings, from the CD
"Daptone 7 Inch Singles Collection Vol. 2" (Daptone)
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