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Crews work on stopping a gas leak at a relief well at the Aliso Canyon facility above the Porter Ranch area of Los Angeles, Dec. 9, 2015.

Risky Gas Practice Continues But Not At Aliso Canyon

A controversial practice in use on the day that a gas well catastrophically failed in Los Angeles County has been banned in the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage field, but permitted to continue elsewhere in California.

"You can't have the modern American restaurant without Delmonico's," explains Yale historian Paul Freedman. The restaurant opened in 1837, setting the bar very high for fine dining. Above, a dinner in honor of an admiral held at Delmonico's in 1906.

Food For Thought: 10 Restaurants That Shaped America

A Yale historian's new book explores America's changing tastes, and what they say about our culture — from class mobility to civil rights to women's changing status.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Watsonville, at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014.

POLITIFACT: California Lawmaker's Claim About Insured Motorists Is Fantasy

Assemblyman Luis Alejo claimed that "everyone on California’s roads is properly licensed, tested and insured.”

Larry and Jane Glazer were on their way from Rochester, N.Y., to Florida when their plane ceased communications with air traffic control.

Crews Search For Wreckage Of N.Y. Couple's Plane Near Jamaica

The plane's occupants are believed to have been real estate developer Larry Glazer, who may have been at the controls, and his wife, Jane, who owned a catalog business.

Mayor Faulconer On Terrorism, Services For Homeless

In his monthly update on the business of the city, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer tackled a number of topics ranging from terrorism to services for the homeless on KPBS Midday Monday.

Chris Christie, left, makes a point as Mike Huckabee listens during Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wis., on Tuesday.

Christie Grabs The Spotlight In Undercard Debate

The New Jersey governor tried to make Hillary Clinton the target at every turn, but a feisty Bobby Jindal attacked Christie's record and tried to argue that he is the most conservative choice.

Rupert Murdoch (center) and his sons Lachlan (left) and James (right) are seen in a combination of file photos. Rupert Murdoch, the head of News Corp. and the Fox media empire, says he will hand over the reins of the company to the two sons.

Rupert Murdoch Poised To Step Down As CEO Of 21st Century Fox

His son James is expected to become head of the company, while Murdoch will stay on as chairman of the boards of both 21st Century Fox and News Corp.

Vista Republican Congressman Darrell Issa and Democrat attorney Doug Applegate.

Issa In Surprisingly Tight Race With Applegate

Congressman Darrell Issa, R-Vista, is campaigning hard for the first time since taking office. His challenger, Doug Applegate, is a retired Marine colonel who is running hard after a surprise showing in the June primary.

POV: The Return

Airs Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

A functioning oil rig sits in front of the capital building in Oklahoma City, Okla. The oil industry is an important employer in the state, but officials are concerned a technique used to dispose of wastewater from oil extraction is behind a surge in earthquakes here.

With Quakes Spiking, Oil Industry Is Under The Microscope In Oklahoma

Oil is big business in Oklahoma, and the industry has been a boon for many cities here. But there are concerns that techniques used for extracting oil are behind a surge in temblors in the state.

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