In his autobiography, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bass player writes not of rock star glory, but of a vulnerable childhood when he discovered the magic of music. Anthony Mason reports. Source

He cautioned others against following in his footsteps Source

The Commonheart is one of Pittsburgh’s favorite bands. Lead singer Clinton Clegg, who grew up loving Al Green, B.B. King and other soul artists, joined with drummer Shawn McGregor to create their own soul-rock sound, adding members along the way. This summer they released “Pressure,” their second studio album. Making their national TV debut on “Saturday Sessions,” the group performs “Memory.” Source

Seaside cuisine is the subject of her just-released first cookbook, “The Saltwater Table: Recipes From the Coastal South” Source

Police are trying to piece together what happened Source

In his autobiography, “Acid For the Children,” the Red Hot Chili Peppers bass player writes not of rock star glory, but of a vulnerable childhood when he discovered the magic of music Source

For homeowners confronted with increased fire threats and evacuations, there is another danger: the inability to get fire insurance. Most of the homes destroyed in California’s recent wildfires were covered by insurance, but now the owners of the homes left standing are facing huge spikes in premiums. Carter Evans reports. Source

Plus: Democratic contenders for the White House speak in Iowa, and firefighters battle blazes in California. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

A Scottish firm. MacRebur, has invented a way to recycle plastic waste into road pavement, replacing some of the oil-based bitumen, or asphalt, that holds regular roadways together. Roxana Saberi reports. Source

In Boston city and community leaders are engaged in a bold experiment: To use higher education to transform the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods. The program “Boston Uncornered” recruits gang members to drop their guns and enroll in college by paying them to do so. Supporters say it costs less than the ongoing cycle of enforcement, incarceration and recidivism, and is also an investment in the community. Dana Jacobson reports. Source