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Southern Calif. Mosque Controversy

Plans to build an Islamic Community Center near Ground Zero in New York City triggered an angry controversy. A similar if smaller battle is brewing in Southern California. East of Orange County, a small group of conservative activists is trying to block construction of what would be the area's first mosque.Reporter: Steven Cuevas

Church Convicts Minister for Same-Sex Marriages

A retired Presbyterian minister from San Francisco has been convicted by a jury of church elders of charges she violated her ordination vows by marrying 16 same-sex couples. We get reaction from Reverend Jane Spahr, and talk to KQED's Mina Kim about the trial.

33x20: Capturing Geothermal Energy

What if, right below our feet, we had enough potential clean energy to keep the U.S. humming for thousands years? That's what the federal Department of Energy calculates. But there's a catch: we have to get to all that potential geothermal power.Reporter: Craig Miller

• More: Clean Energy From Below : at the Climate Watch blog
• More: 33x20: California's Clean Power Countdown : from KQED's Quest and Climate Watch teams

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California Songs: 'California's Burning' by Dave Alvin

We hear from singer-songwriter Dave Alvin about how our state's history of wildfires inspired his song, "California's Burning."

Roller Derby 101

The knock-down sport of roller derby is enjoying a resurgence in California and around the country. We talk to KPCC's Alex Cohen, co-author of the new book "Down and Derby: The Insider's Guide to Roller Derby."

• More: About the book "Down and Derby" : at Down-and-Derby.com