San Diego congressman Darryl Issa says he's prepared to bankroll an effort to change the state' electoral college rules. Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats are trading charges over signature gathering for petitions. From Sacramento Jenny O'Mara reports.

A new poll of California residents finds many people are worried about getting themselves or their children into college. The Public Policy Institute of California polled more than 2,500 state residents in an effort to gauge attitudes about college.

San Diego State University officially opens its new School of Journalism and Media Studies Thursday. KPBS reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

Immigrants rights activists are handing out 10,000 dust masks to day laborers in areas affected by San Diego's recent wildfires. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

Mid-century modern objects, animation, and found items inspire art exhibits around town this weekend. Also, San Diego's greeted with a rare concert by the band Yo La Tengo.

Dr. J. Craig Venter is a powerful force in the world of genomic research. He tells us why he mapped his own genome (and made it public), how his research can help create alternative energy, and why he thinks that one day everyone will be able to map their own genome for a few thousand bucks.

Tony and Emmy Award winner Rosemary Harris is one of the most beloved actresses of the screen and stage. She is currently performing at the Old Globe in the one-woman show, "Oscar and the Pink Lady."

The San Diego Fire Department is releasing the tapes of 9-1-1 calls from last week's disaster. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps got a hold of some of them and he joins us now. Good morning, Andrew.

The devastation of the recent wildfires in San Diego County takes its toll on various aspects of the local economy. Will the wildfires promote economic growth through jobs in construction and retail sales, or will temporary business closings and resident evacuations take a long while to overcome? From home rebuilding to real estate, local economists analyze the financial impacts of the wildfires.

The San Diego agricultural industry already faces major hurdles with the recent drought and new water-use regulations. We discuss how avocados and flowers were affected by the wrath of Mother Nature as well as the difficult road to recovery for local farmers.

The prosecution and defense have finished presenting their cases in the trial of Brent Wilkes, one of the major figures accused of bribing former Congressman Randy Cunningham. We speak to a reporter about closing arguments and the testimony of the defendant himself.

A defense contractor previously linked to disgraced congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham is in trouble again. Defense contractor Michael Wade already pleaded guilty to bribing the former Representative. Now he's been ordered to pay a whopping million-dollar campaign finance penalty. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports from Capitol Hill.

A Fire Weather Watch, indicating that conditions conducive to wildfire may develop, will be in effect in the mountains and valleys of San Diego County from tomorrow night through Saturday evening, the National Weather Service said today.

Business is back to normal in downtown Ramona as people start to recover from the wildfires. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has more.

More than 2,000 people have visited the Recovery Center in Rancho Bernardo to start the process of putting their lives back together after the fires. KPBS reporter Alison St John visited the center and has this report.