Oct 18th, 2006 · America's war on terrorism has a new foot soldier. But it doesn't actually have feet. A hyper-sensitive little fish is a key part of a high-tech system for monitoring public water supplies. Richard Gonzales reports.
Nov 14th, 2005 · Several high-profile pit bull maulings in the San Francisco Bay Area have prompted county officials to call for mandatory spaying and neutering of the breed and tight restrictions on pit bull breeders. California also has a new state law that allows cities to target certain canine breeds, such as pit bulls, in the name of public safety. Richard Gonzales reports.
Aug 25th, 2005 · Wal-Mart may be at odds with unions and many local officials who blocked the company's plans to build superstores. But about 11,000 people lined up for work at the new Wal-Mart in Oakland, Calif. Richard Gonzales reports.
Feb 14th, 2005 · A new Internet-based public health program in San Francisco allows people diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease to anonymously inform their sexual partners via e-mail. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.