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California Republicans Gather in L.A.

The California Republican Party is gathering for its fall convention in Los Angeles. The weekend's events include a straw poll and speeches from presidential candidates Michele Bachmann and Ron Paul. What are the hopes and realities of the state GOP?

• More: California GOP Eyeing Opportunities, Facing Big Challenges : from KQED's News Fix blog

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At the Peak of Climate Change

Scientists often wish they had a crystal ball when it comes to climate predictions. But there's a place to get a sneak peek of changes on the way: on high mountain peaks. There, the climate is shifting faster than it is closer to sea level. We join a team of botanists determined to get to the bottom of issue by going to the top.Reporter: Molly Samuel

• More: Plant Scientists Look for Trends in High Places : from the Climate Watch blog

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A Boxing Club on the Ropes

Santa Barbara's Primo Boxing Club is more than a training ground for young fighters. It's a safe haven for teens living in a troubled part of town. But after 30 years of rolling with the punches, the recession has delivered a blow the club may not be able to bounce back from.Reporter: Diane Bock

• More: About the Primo Boxing Club : at PrimoBoxingClub.com

Jazz Review: Larry Vuckovich's 'Somethin' Special'

San Francisco pianist Larry Vuckovich has been an accompanist, bandleader and world-jazz pioneer over seven decades. His latest album "Somethin' Special" is exactly that, according to jazz critic Andrew Gilbert.

USC Gives Voice to Middle Eastern Filmmakers

Across the Arab world, young people have been taking to the streets demanding change. Now, in an effort to give students a voice, the University of Southern California has teamed up with the Royal Jordanian Film Commission to create the first graduate-level film program for students in the Middle East and North Africa.Reporter: Shirley Jahad