For some, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. But at the heart of the holiday is honoring military service members who have died. For Dr. Tim Norman, Memorial Day is a special time to remember both his father and son, who were killed decades apart while on active duty.
Music Bridge 1: "Reposo" by Omar Sosa, from the CD "Calma" (OTA)
For many college students, a degree is the reward for all those sleepless nights. But for two graduate students in Stockton, their ultimate goal is not a piece of paper -- they want to transform a failing school.Reporter: Ana Tintocalis
California is home to millions of immigrants, and many bring with them horrible memories of violence and oppression. Now, as a war crimes trial of four Khmer Rouge leaders is set to get underway in Phnom Penh, Cambodian-Americans in Southern California are working to help the prosecution.Reporter: Rob Strauss
We continue our "California Songs" series with musician John Doe. He may be best known as a founding member of the heralded L.A. punk band X and their country offshoot the Knitters. But he's also an actor, and has released seven solo albums. Doe spoke with us about the romance behind his song, "The Golden State."
The AAA predicts more than four million Californians will take to the roads this Memorial Day weekend. Many will be using GPS devices instead of paper maps. They make it easy to find out of the way places -- and that's causing something of a headache for people living near the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles.Reporter: Colin Berry
End Music: "The Casbah" by Los Straitjackets, from the CD "Viva! Los Straitjackets" (Yep Roc)
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