Exodus to the Swing States

California is loaded with political activism. But with the state solidly in Barack Obama's column, there's not much presidential campaign work to be done here. So both the McCain and Obama campaigns are rounding up volunteers in California and sending them off to swing states where their help can make a difference. Reporter: Mina Kim

Economic Anxiety Hits College Students

The gloomy economy seems to be helping Barack Obama in his campaign for president. But on college campuses in California, the economic downturn is causing anxiety among many students. Reporter: Adolfo Guzman-Lopez

The Latino Vote, Part 5 -- A Race for City Council

When it comes to the number of Latinos elected to public office, California is second only to Texas. But Latino candidates can still face steep obstacles. As part of our collaboration with the public broadcasting network Radio Bilingue, we report on the only Latino running for city council in the small Kings County town of Avenal. Reporter: Sasha Khokha

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Latinos and School Board Elections

Last month, a judge in Madera County took the unusual step of stopping a local school board election before it was held. He said at-large elections put Latino candidates for the school board at a disadvantage -- a violation of the California Voting Rights Act. We talk with Robert Rubin, legal director at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights. He filed the suit that caused the ruling.

CA Song: "Sometimes I Dream of Willie Mays"

The World Series is under way, but with no California teams in the playoffs, what's a West Coast baseball fan to do? You can always remember the glory years. A few indie rock stars recently got together to create "The Baseball Project" -- new songs about the old ball game, including "Sometimes I Dream of Willie Mays."