Loan Modifications

Congress has passed a housing rescue bill, which the President signed this week, but there are already government efforts to get lenders and loan officers to help borrowers in trouble. Reporter: Tamara Keith

Community Gardens

The World Bank reports that the demand for biofuels has raised the price of food by 75 percent around the globe. This, combined with the uncertainties over tainted foods, has lead Californians to grow more of their own produce. The program reports on the community garden revival. Reporter: Stacey Smith

Olympic Profile: Haley Ishimatsu

She's one tiny girl, but coaches of Olympian Haley Ishimatsu will have high expectations for the 15-year-old when she dives off a 10 meter platform in Beijing. The Orange County native pulls off dives that only a few people on Earth can do. The question is: Will she be able to overcome her Olympic-sized jitters and a strong Chinese team to bring home a medal? Reporter: Rob Schmitz

The Latino Vote, Part 1: Family Politics

More than one million Latinos registered to vote in presidential primaries across the country this year. Latino organizations recently launched a nationwide effort to register another two million between now and the November election. Today the California Report, in collaboration with Radio Bilingue, begins a series examining Latino civic involvement in California. The show takes a look at how younger Latinos are influencing their families to participate in the political process. Reporter: Sasha KhokhaReporter: Zaidee Stavely

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California Song: Can't Come Down

We continue our look at songs inspired by the Golden State in our series, California Songs. This week's song was inspired by Aimee Semple McPherson, the evangelist who preached in Los Angeles during the early 1900s. McPherson was known for the drama and intrigue she brought to the pulpit. Singer-songwriter Sam Phillips wrote the song "Can't Come Down."