| Reporter Richgail Enriquez takes a bite out of the Vegan/Vegetarian movement in the Bay Area. President Obama recently asked Americans to look out for each other in these tough economic times. But how can you help others when your income is not even enough for yourself? Here's an idea: Donate the overloaded fruits in your backyard to the needy and claim a tax deduction, talking about a win-win situation. One city in the Bay Area has already started the movement. Proposition 8, if passed, will ban same sex marriage in California. Find out both sides of this issue, if the ban passes, what will that mean for same sex couples in California? Hundreds of teens from the Bay Area ditched their video games at home and headed to the biggest green festival in the nation. The festival was held in San Francisco and there the kids learned AND taught one another about climate change green jobs, they even featured a bike that can generate electricity from human energy. Richgail Enriquez reports. Meet one of the human rights workers who broke the blockade of the Gaza Strip on August 23, 2008. Paul Larudee, is a piano tuner from El Cerrito. He says what he saw from his trip is something he'll never forget. Currently, about 1.5 million Palestinians are stranded in Gaza after the Israeli government blocked them from crossing the seas. Israeli authorities say the blockade is in reaction against security threats made by Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza. Richgail Enriquez has the full report. Tips to improve your job search, especially if you're graduating this year. After a long day at work or school, you may need to unwind a bit. For many people, a hot cup of tea really hits the spot. San Francisco VJ Richgail Enriquez investigates the many benefits of drinking tea. Iranian presidential incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won the recent election in Iran with 63% of the votes. Protesters took to the streets, claiming the election results were rigged.
During the protests, chaos erupted. Several protesters were beaten and some killed.
In San Francisco, Iranian Americans say they’re outraged, others are forming mobs. Since July, three UC Berkeley graduates have been detained in Iran. The three are held captive after crossing an unmarked border on a hiking trip. Family and friends of the hikers organized vigils across the nation. They call it, “Vigils of Hope”. One of the vigils was held in Berkeley. | 
