More Federal Funds for the U.S.-Mexico Border

Last week, President Obama signed a $600 million bill to pay for new border agents, surveillance drones and border patrol stations for the entire southwest. What might the new funds mean for California? Guest: Amy Isackson, reporter covering the border for KPBS in San Diego.

Calif. GOP Meets in San Diego

Illegal immigration is sure to be a hot topic at the California Republican Party's Fall convention in San Diego this weekend. We get a preview of the event from Sacramento Bureau Chief John Myers.

Wetlands Restoration and Rising Sea Levels

This summer, earthmovers on the shores of San Francisco Bay dug in to start the biggest wetlands restoration project ever in the western U.S. The project is intended to preserve habitat for endangered species, but wetlands are also a key line of defense against rising sea levels.Reporter: Craig Miller

• More: Photos and reporter's notes : from KQED's Climate Watch

Shakespeare's New Home in Moss Landing

For over 30 years, the Shakespeare Society of America called West Hollywood's Globe Playhouse home. Luminaries like Ed Harris and Annie Potts walked the floor boards at the mini-replica of England's Globe Theatre. But a few years ago, the society had to relocate and reinvent itself as a museum in Moss Landing. Is it enough to ensure the society's survival?Reporter: Krista Almanzan

CD Review: Charming Hostess "The Bowls Project"

Bay Area band Charming Hostess's latest work, "The Bowls Project," isn't just an album. It's an art exhibit inspired by Babylonian Jewish amulets. The work attempts a visceral connection with people who lived 1,500 years ago in the area we know now as Iraq. It's an innovative idea, and one that resonates with pop music critic Steve Hochman.