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Californians Cautious on Mortgage Settlement

California Attorney General Kamala Harris joined the nationwide mortgage settlement deal at the last minute this week, after her negotiating team ironed out a side deal with five of the nation's biggest banks. But many Californians are already dubious.Reporter: Rachael Myrow

• More: FAQ For California Homeowners On Mortgage Relief Deal : from KQED's News Fix blog

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Tensions Remain After Coastal Parkland Preservation

Before the housing market collapsed, upscale homes were planned for a scenic swath of the coast just south of San Francisco. But now, after 10 years of negotiating, Rancho Corral de Tierra is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. We pay a visit to the new park, and find that not all tensions with local residents have been resolved.Reporter: Amy Standen

• More: The Bay Area's National Park Expands South

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Iraq Vet Transitions With a New Passion

Many veterans returning home to California after deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan have a tough time adjusting to civilian life. And their unemployment rate is higher than the state average. But with the right help, some are discovering that the skills they learned to survive in battle can help make a successful transition.Reporter: Alison St. John

Jazz Review: The Musical Art Quintet's 'Nuevo Chamber'

As the home of mandolin master David Grisman and the Turtle Island Quartet, the San Francisco Bay Area has long been a hotbed for genre-bending string players. In recent years, a new generation of stringed adventurers has emerged, including the conservatory trained group, The Musical Art Quintet. Jazz critic Andrew Gilbert reviews their debut album, "Nuevo Chamber."

• More: About The Musical Art Quintet : at MusicalArtQuintet.com

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Celebrating the Native American Legend of Tahquitz

A new exhibit at UC Riverside's Culver Center of the Arts uses sound and music to animate what could be described as a Native American legend. It's the story of Tahquitz, a creature who feeds on human souls and comes from the Cahuilla tribe that makes its home in and around Riverside County's San Jacinto Mountains.Reporter: Steven Cuevas

• More: About the Tahquitz exhibition : at CulverCenter.ucr.edu