Orange County

Interracial marriages, past and present

According to the latest census numbers, the number of interracial marriages is up 20 percent since the year 2000, to about 4.5 million. That means that eight percent of all marriages in the U.S. are now between people of different races.

'Los Suns' take the court in protest

Instead of their usual jerseys, the Phoenix Suns wore shirts with 'Los Suns' inscribed across the chest. This change in wardrobe was in support of Arizona's Latino population and a protest to Arizona's new immigration law.

An extended weekend for Mexico as the country shuts down

Mexican officials announced this week a total shutdown of the entire country in response to the outbreak of influenza A H1-N1, better known as the swine flu. Offices, restaurants, schools, and soccer stadiums will be closed from Friday through Tuesday.

Out of the box housing

An entrepreneur who turns steel cargo shipping containers into housing finds success as the push for reuse materials increases.

Obama and McCain make joint appearance

Barack Obama and John McCain both take part in a forum at Saddleback Church in California.

From Toilet to Tap

Orange County water and sewer officials have pulled out the stops for one of the most advanced sewer-to-drinking water systems in the world.

Out of the box, housing

The increasing push to reuse materials has given one entrepreneur overnight success he says was 20 years in the making. Living on Earth's Ingrid Lobet reports on a company that turns steel cargo shipping containers into housing.

From Toilet to Tap

Orange County water and sewer officials have pulled out the stops for one of the most advanced sewer-to-drinking water systems in the world.

From toilet to tap

Orange County, CA has opened what is likely the largest sewage purification plant for drinking water in the world. The community is on board, and the idea is already being copied elsewhere in the U.S. and abroad. Living on Earth's Ingrid Lobet reports.

California Sludge