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Michael Chabon's sprawling novel features a multiracial cast of characters, from gay teens to former blaxploitation stars. It's a celebration and gentle sendup of the countercultural norms and racial politics of life in the Bay Area, revolving around efforts by two men to save their record store.

A California congressman says the San Onofre nuclear power plant won't resume operations until it's "absolutely safe." Dana Rohrabacher toured the plant on Thursday.

Aztec Student Union Building Features Solar, Grass Roof

During the 19th Century, gold mining fueled the expansion into the so-called Wild West. Today, rising gold prices have led to a new gold rush with ten old mines reopened in the last decade.

In the eastern Libyan city of Bayda, a new government is being formed. As forces loyal to Libyan President Moammar Gadhafi reportedly held on to control of the capital city of Tripoli, the eastern part of the country is in the hands of the rebels, who are now trying to organize themselves.

A new military general is in charge in the border city of Tijuana. Gilberto Laderos Briseño is replacing the general many credit with helping rescue the city from drug violence.

Join the hunt as Weekend Edition Saturday's Scott Simon goes birding with Don and Lillian Stokes, who have just published their latest bird guide, The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Can you match birds with their call? Give our game a try!

This week's stock offering is a beginning of the new GM, as it tries to shed government ownership -- and some of its own legacy. Auto industry analysts say investor interest in the IPO is strong, but feel the true test will be whether the resurrected company can learn new tricks.

Researchers at UCSD have found a genetic link to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Understanding genetic factors advances understanding of the complex causes of certain types of autism.

Representatives from universities in Michigan are in San Diego this week to recruit military veterans. The new G.I. Bill has made veterans an emerging market for academic recruiters, and San Diego has one of the highest populations of active duty military and veterans in the nation.