Jan Goldsmith is vying with incumbent Mike Aguirre for the city attorney’s job. Goldsmith won the Republican Party's backing before the June Primary, but now he is winning city labor endorsements. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Democrats have launched a radio ad campaign trying to tie Republican House incumbents to President Bush, while also blaming them for high gas prices. Among their targets is San Diego GOP Rep. Brian Bilbray.

San Diego Gas and Electric's plan to build a controversial transmission line has hit another roadblock. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has this update.

An Arizona company wants to build the world's largest solar energy system in the Imperial Valley. The company says the solar generation facility will provide electricity for about half a million homes in the San Diego region. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has the story.

California drivers continue to use less gas as prices at the pump go up. The State Board of Equalization tracks how much gas is sold each month, because the agency collects a flat tax and sales tax on each gallon. The board's Anita Gore says drivers bought 44-million gallons less gas in March than they did the year before.

A new study finds a condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a more important risk factor for future heart disease than obesity. The UCSD study examined the risk profile of obese children. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

California's "hands free" cell phone law goes into effect tomorrow. The new law has caused some confusion in the border region regarding the use of a popular two-way radio device that requires one hand to push the microphone. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has details.

A San Diego County Indian tribe could face fines or other sanctions for withholding casino profits from about 50 people whom they claim are not legitimate members.

Heat waves like the one we experienced about a week ago are relatively rare in San Diego. But, climatologists predict they'll be a lot more frequent and severe by the end of the century. Scientists say that means we'll likely see more heat-related illnesses and deaths. KPBS Health Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

Who are San Diego's leaders in smart growth, and sustainable land use? The Urban Land Institute recently announced its San Diego/Tijuana Smart Growth Award winners. Host Tom Fudge interviews a couple of the award winners to find out why their work is an example of smart growth that the community should recognize. We also learn more about the concept of smart growth, and the importance of sustainable land use in our region.

San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to consolidate fire protection services for 12 rural fire agencies. The historic step will merge under-resourced backcountry agencies. The move comes after two devastating wild fires ravaged in the region in 2003 and 2007.

July can be pretty tough for people whose businesses rely on California state funds. Jenny O'Mara has more from Sacramento.

Until this past weekend you might have argued that the Seattle Mariners were the worst team in baseball. On paper they still are. Then the Mariners met the Padres for a weekend series. The Mariners brought out the broom. With Ichiro Suzuki going 5 for 5 at the plate, the Mariners beat the Padres 9-2 yesterday. The Mariners still have the worst record in baseball but the Padres are closing in. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times sports columnist Jay Paris.

Settlement talks collapsed Friday in a court case that could lead to the early release of tens of thousands of California prisoners. KPCC's Julie Small reports a panel of federal judges will move forward with a trial this fall on whether to cap the state inmate population to improve medical and mental healthcare inside prisons.

It looks like Governor Schwarzenegger will NOT be calling a statewide ban on fireworks this year. From Sacramento, Marianne Russ reports.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state's Congressional delegation are calling on President Bush to declare a state of emergency as wildfires continue to plague California. From Sacramento Ben Adler reports.

San Diego gasoline prices are beginning to show signs of a plateau. The Utility Consumer's Action Network tracks pump prices at hundreds of local stations.

A program that allows disabled people and low-income seniors to get care in their home is on the chopping block in the governor's budget. The governor's plan would slash more than a quarter-of-a-billion dollars from the In-Home Supportive Services program. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are warning of delays this summer at California border crossings as they install new technology. They say the new tools will ultimately decrease wait times. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

Mortgage defaults and foreclosures remain at record high levels in San Diego, and there are signs the region's real estate woes are hitting the coastal communities. Plus, the Homeland Security Department will waive environmental laws in order to complete a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear a case challenging the fence project. And, the House agrees to an overhaul of the nation's Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), while the Bush administration refuses to comply with a set of congressional subpoenas.

The California State Air Resources Board has released its initial plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions 30% by the year 2020. There is praise for the effort, but critics say the devil's in the details. From Sacramento, Jenny O'Mara reports.

A growing number of San Diego County teenagers with ties to Mexico are embracing that country's traditional Mariachi music. Earlier this month, one of California's biggest student Mariachi conferences took place in Chula Vista. It was a chance for hundreds of young troubadours to learn from Mexico's best. KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis went to the conference to tune into the music.

A new Pew Hispanic Center report finds not all California public schools are created equal when it comes to educating students who are learning English as a second language. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

San Diego's economy will continue to struggle if the region's index of leading economic indicators are correct. The University of San Diego index dipped again last month.

The U.S. Department of Commerce will hold a public hearing on a proposed toll road that would cut through a popular California state park and pass near a world-class surf break.

The prosecutor who tried the famous Kitty Genovese murder trial in the 1960s still cannot believe dozens of people heard a woman being murdered, but chose not to intervene.

Baja California residents trust the Mexican army more than other law enforcement entities in the region. That's one of the findings of a survey conducted by a group of Tijuana doctors at the San Ysidro border crossing. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has details.

On July 1, 2008, two new wireless telephone laws go into effect in California. Since 80 percent of Americans say they use their cell phones at some point while driving, the laws will effect a lot of people. We'll talk about what you can and cannot do with a cell phone while driving, and the safety concerns over hands-free wireless phones. We'll also explore the impact the new laws will have on people who drive for their work.

A new report says Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed budget will create one-million more uninsured people in the state. The study comes from the non-profit group Health Access California. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

In a very unusual move, Governor Schwarzenegger is asking Californians to forgo the backyard fireworks this year. From Sacramento, Marianne Russ reports.

Corporate downsizing can be a scary thing. And lately there's a lot more of it. The Labor Department says the economy shed almost 50,000 jobs last month. There is one winner in this economic downturn: the layoff coach.

The battle continues over an Assembly bill that would require all California employers to provide paid sick leave. Supporters say it would be good for public health. But critics say it would lead to major job losses. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and City Council President Scott Peters today reached a compromise on competing ballot initiatives aimed at overhauling San Diego's pension system.

Ex-San Diego U.S. Attorney Carol Lam challenged the Justice Department two years ago over why a young accomplished lawyer seeking a prestigious post was dropped. A new report finds the department used politics rather than merit in recruitment hiring. KPBS Reporter Amita Sharma has more.

San Diego County's board of supervisors has unanimously approved $15.5 million to consolidate a dozen small firefighting agencies into a single entity responsible for protecting more than a million rural acres.

On this Film Club of the Air, we talk about a new epic film made in the old Hollywood style about Genghis Kahn, a documentary about the modernization of China, a stoner comedy with heart, and a tragic drama about a wealthy family with no sense of boundaries.

On this Film Club of the Air, we talk about a new epic film made in the old Hollywood style about Genghis Kahn, a documentary about the modernization of China, a stoner comedy with heart, and a tragic drama about a wealthy family with no sense of boundaries.

On Sept. 25, 1957, nine black students -- later referred to as the "Little Rock Nine" -- tried to enter Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Fifty years after one of the most famous school de-segregation moments in our nation's history, what lasting impact does this event have on public education today? We speak with Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the original Little Rock Nine, about what went through is head that day, what motivated him and why he thinks segregation still exists in public schools.

Federal officials in Mexico say they will extradite the reputed leader of Tijuana's Arellano Felix Drug Cartel. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders will present the pension reform proposals he wants to put on the November ballot to a city council committee today. At the heart of Sanders’ plan is a change the State of Alaska has already made to its public employee pensions. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more on how it’s working up there.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals makes a decision about the seals at the La Jolla Children's Pool, the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case about sonar testing off California's coast, and former San Diego Charger Steve Foley's civil lawsuit moves forward.

The November election could see a "super ballot." There may be as many as 36 state-wide propositions on the ballot in California. And with a historic presidential race in the works, voter turnout could be large. We'll talk with KPBS Political Correspondent Gloria Penner about how the general election is shaping up for Californians.

California's US Forest Service manager says the number may seem overwhelming but firefighters do have the 800 wildfires in the state in check, at least for now.

San Diego Supervisors will vote today on a 15 million dollar proposal to consolidate the region’s independent fire agencies in unincorporated areas. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Teenage girls at Kearny Mesa High School have decided to ditch the mall and pick up a hammer during their summer break. Its part of a new program designed to build interest in construction. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has the story.

The city of San Diego wants Blackwater Worldwide to make its simulated ship at its new Naval training center in Otay Mesa accessible to wheelchairs. The private firm says the city is deliberately throwing hurdles in its path. KPBS Reporter Amita Sharma has more.

Baja California investigators in Mexico have arrested two people for allegedly murdering four migrants in Tecate about a week ago. State law enforcement officials say the men are tied to ogranized crime. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

A new report shows that home sales are still dropping in San Diego and the rest of the country. The Standard and Poor Case-Shiller report finds housing prices here were down over 20 percent from a year ago.

The lobbying arm of the National Rifle Association has stepped into the fray over Blackwater Worldwide training facility in Otay Mesa. KPBS Reporter Amita Sharma has details.

San Diego Unified School Superintendent Terry Grier is trying to hammer out a plan to keep more teachers on the district's payroll when school starts in September. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has the story.

Baja California state investigators will add 10 bilingual agents to attend to tourists' complaints. The move comes as tourism in the state has dropped dramatically. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

A new report shows California health insurers made more than $4.3 billion in profits last year. Critics say the companies should have put less in their bank accounts and more into patient care. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

Senator Barbara Boxer and other Senate Democrats want oil companies to use or lose their existing oil leases before opening up more of the U.S. coast to drilling. Eric Niiler reports from Capitol Hill.

Former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias explains why he thinks he lost his job for political reasons. He blasts the Bush administration for what he calls unprecedented firings in the history of the United States.

The city of San Diego is running out of assets to put up as collateral for loans. As a result, it's taking out loans against some of its most essential properties. Some say that's a sign of desperation. But city officials say there's no need to worry. KPBS Reporter Amita Sharma has more.

Christianity is growing rapidly in popularity in China, and the country's government is trying to figure out how to control it. Host Tom Fudge speaks to reporter Evan Osnos about FRONTLINE/World's "Jesus in China". We learn why Christianity is growing in popularity, and how the growth of that religion has been addressed by the Chinese government.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says the state's working to come up with extra resources to fight the hundreds of fires burning statewide.

The state of California is the 6th or 7th largest economy in the world. And its problems very nearly mirror the problems of the world's largest economy, which would be the United States. Two of the biggest problems facing both are huge budget deficits, and increasingly unaffordable and unavailable health care. We're joined on Morning Edition by independent Sacramento political consultant Leo McElroy.

Researchers at an autism conference at the University of San Diego say integrating autistic kids into regular school classes is key to helping them move forward in life. The San Diego Unified School District plans to do just that. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

Americans eat an awful lot of fish. And the wild schools of fish are taking a beating. That's why a lot of cooks and environmentalists see aquaculture as the future. Fish farming has been practiced in China for hundreds of years, and salmon farming has become quite popular along the American coast. But fish hatcheries are a rarity along the coast of California. We'll hear from a San Diego researcher who's trying to detetermine what kind of fish farming could represent a profitable and environmentally safe option for California fish farming.

Autism is a psychological condition that's potentially disabling. It's mysterious in its origins, it's poorly understood and it's the source of great fear to young parents. All of those factors has lead to the creation of a blogging network called the Autism Hub. Created in Great Britain, the Autism Hub is a source of information and inspiration that's available to people all over the world. We'll hear from two of the Hub's bloggers, one of whom has Asperger's Syndrome, who are in San Diego for USD's Summer Autism Conference.

The Supreme Court says it will not stop the Bush Administration from waiving more than 30 environmental laws along the border to build hundreds of additional miles of border fencing. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has details.

Artificial turf may be dangerous for children. The non-profit Center for Environment Health says it found high levels of lead in about a third of all artificial turf samples tested. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

A new statewide poll finds California voters are strongly behind the state's policies to reduce the release of global warming gasses. That support remains strong even if those policies drive up the cost of gas and electricity.

Why are scientist around the country exploring the potential of algae as a biofuel? What could be the advantages to using algae as a biofuel, instead of using crop-based sources like corn and sugar? Host Tom Fudge speaks to professor Stephen Mayfield, with the Scripps Research Institute, about algae's potential as a fuel source in the future.

Senior citizens make up the fastest growing age group in California. And more seniors are working into their later years compared to previous decades. We'll explore the trend of working into retirement with KPBS Health Reporter Kenny Goldberg.

Jail officials are revamping their phone system to make sure calls between prisoners and their attorneys are not recorded after defense lawyers began bringing complaints and in some cases threatened to sue.

A San Diego County Indian tribe is putting off paying cash-starved California $30 million in gambling profits.

A worm-like marine animal is providing fresh clues about human evolution. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has more on the research by scientists at UC-San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

A rash of firefighter injuries has prompted California fire officials to order a safety review. That's because the drought has created some rough fire conditions. From Sacramento, Jenny O'Mara reports.

A Tijuana human rights group says the city's municipal police are unfairly targeting migrants recently deported from the United States. Human rights investigators allege police arrest migrants without cause to make it look like the authorities are cracking down on crime. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has details.

San Diego County Health officials say two more local residents have tested positive in a nationwide outbreak of food poisoning. The salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 552 people across the country. KPBS reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

The sounds of Mariachi music filled the air at Chula Vista High School over the weekend. That's because hundreds of middle and high school students took part in Sweetwater Unified's sixth annual Student Mariachi Conference. KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis has the story.

A satellite that will be used to gauge the effects of climate change was launched today from Vandenberg Air Force Base on California's central coast. KPBS reporter Ed Joyce has details.

Forecasts for the national economy are bleak, but the local tourism industry is booming following the success of the U.S. Open and this week's BIO International Convention. Also, same-sex couples from all over California got married this week.

The beginning of this week ushered in what could be a new era at UC. Mark Yudof became the president of the University of California. Yudof was chancellor of the University of Texas for six years. Prior to that, he spent five years as President of the University of Minnesota. He joins us to talk about the future of the UC, it's financial situation and the role it has to play in the lives of Californians.

San Diego city councilman Ben Hueso has given his endorsement in the city attorney’s race to candidate Jan Goldsmith, rather than to incumbent Mike Aguirre. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

California's economy may be going through a rough patch, but the state's biotech industry is thriving. That's the consensus from participants in this week's Bio International Convention in San Diego. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

Diesel supplies in Tijuana should get back to normal within the next few days. Baja California's Governor says Mexico's gas company to blame for the shortage, not demand from U.S. drivers. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

More than six out of ten Californians ages 55 to 64 were employed in 2006. And more than two out of ten people ages 65 to 69 were still working. Whether it’s due to financial pressures, or a desire to do something meaningful, a growing number of seniors is still in the workplace. And those who study aging say that’s a good thing. KPBS reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

Prosecutors will appeal the dismissal of a case against a Marine officer charged with failing to investigate the shootings of 24 Iraqis.

Southern California roasted Thursday in a record-breaking, end-of-spring heat wave that sent temperatures soaring past 100 degrees in many areas, posing hazards for anyone who ventured outside.

We'll talk music this week as Death Cab for Cutie comes to town, along with the Old 97's and jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell. The Smithereens and Billy Idol are also still touring and we'll find out where you can see them from music writer Anna Maria Stephens.

Political slang is nothing new. It's been around for a long time and in this historic presidential election year, the political lingo is as hot as ever. We'll talk with political slang expert and co-host of "A Way with Words" Grant Barrett about the use and origins of political slang.

Gas stations in Tijuana are rationing diesel fuel. They're limiting customers' purchases because gas station owners fear diesel supplies in Tijuana could run dry today. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger disagrees with calls by President Bush and Republican presidential candidate John McCain to lift a ban on new oil drilling in coastal waters. And opponents say even if allowed the oil wouldn't lower pump prices. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has more.

The world's largest meeting of the biotech industry is taking place at the San Diego Convention Center this week. And stem cell research is one of the hot topics. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

For years now, San Diegan Troy Johnson has guided locals on music, restaurant trends, and the Padres. Now he's gone personal with a new memoir about growing up with a lesbian mother. Johnson's first book has just been published and it's called Family Outing: What Happened When I Found Out My Mother Was Gay.

What was life like for civilians living in Berlin during WWII? We speak to Eleanor Ramrath Garner about her book “Eleanor's Story: An American Girl in Hitler's Germany.” Garner talks about the hardships her family endured while living in Berlin before, during and after WWII.

San Diego's two city-owned firefighting helicopters may be flying nighttime water-dropping missions in county areas in time for this fall's fire season.

America is a nation of immigrants, and San Diego is one of our nation's most diverse communities. With our close proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border, San Diego seems like the perfect place to build a museum that honors America's immigrant history. Host Tom Fudge speaks to Deborah Szekely about the grand opening of the New Americans Museum.

What are the big issues facing air travelers this summer? How will the airline industry respond to higher gas prices? Will passengers willingly pay to have their baggage checked, or can we expect to see more crowded overhead bins on our next flight? Host Tom Fudge speaks to a couple air travel experts about the hot topics in airports and on airplanes this travel season.

Former press secretary Scott McClellan has been asked to testify before Congress on Friday, June 20, 2008, to discuss information in his new book "What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception." Congress wants to know whether administration officials obstructed justice and engaged in a cover-up regarding the CIA leak case. We'll talk with McClellan about his White House days and why he decided to write a book that's become a lightening rod for both conservatives and liberals.

Hundreds of same-sex couples are waking up as married men and women. A record 230 couples received marriage licenses in San Diego Tuesday, the day same-sex marriage became legal in California, the day Kevin Settles and David VanGilder thought they would never see.

A new RAND report finds state-run preschool centers fall short in preparing toddlers for kindergarten. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

The San Diego Unified School District is introducing a new, user-friendly budget book in time for next school year. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

A military judge has dismissed all charges against a Marine officer accused of dereliction of duty in connection with the killing of Iraqi civilians in Haditha. KPSB reporter Alison St John has more.

A federal judge decided today to allow Blackwater Worldwide to continue running a Naval training facility in Otay Mesa indefinitely. City Attorney Mike Aguirre says he'll appeal the ruling. KPBS Reporter Amita Sharma has details.

We take a look through the satirical eyes of cartoonist Steve Breen as he takes on the big political stories of 2007.

Dozens of same-sex couples are getting married at the San Diego County Administration building today. It is the first day the County Clerk legally performed same sex marriages, after the California Supreme Court overturned the State ban last month. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

A new report finds California community college students who are behind in reading and math are not getting the help they need to move forward academically. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

Rates for residential users of natural gas would increase under a proposal being considered by the California Public Utilities Commission. The PUC holds a hearing tonight in San Diego on the proposal. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has more.

A conservative group's last legal chance to stop gay marriages before the November election appears to have failed.

The California budget is late... again. Why has it been nearly impossible for our lawmakers to pass a state budget on-time?

County clerk offices opened their doors Tuesday to hundreds of gay and lesbian couples with appointments to secure marriage licenses and exchange vows on the first full day same-sex nuptials were legal throughout California.

Its graduation week for high schools across San Diego County. Almost seven thousand seniors in the San Diego Unified School District got their diplomas yesterday. KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis spoke to one class of grads who defied the odds.

A military judge has dismissed charges against a Marine officer accused of failing to investigate the killings of 24 Iraqis.

There is one thing everybody in Sacramento agrees on: once again this year, the legislature has failed to meet the June 15th deadline for passing a new budget. Even Democratic lawmakers can't agree on the date a budget will be approved. Perhaps the Fourth of July or Labor Day. One thing is certain. There will be a lot of budget bills that have a lot more than spending items. We're joined on Morning Edition by independent Sacramento political consultant Leo McElroy.

San Diego Democratic Congressman Bob Filner heads the House committee that sets the agenda for veterans care. While Veterans Affairs has received over $43 billion this year alone, some critics have called into question Filner's leadership style. Jodi Breisler reports from Capitol Hill.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders is playing hard ball with his budget. He has vetoed the city council’s decision to restore over 60 park and library positions that he wants to cut. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

The average price of a gallon of gas held fairly steady in San Diego over the weekend. The Utility Consumer's Action Network says it costs $4.62 for a gallon of gasoline. U-CAN's Charles Langley says that's 17 cents a gallon more than this time a week ago, but the price is virtually unchanged from Friday.

Scientists at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology have made a new discovery about how the body responds to viruses. Researchers say the finding could make it easier to develop vaccines. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

Mexico may just have a remedy for pain at the pump in the U.S. A gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in San Diego retails for an average price of $4.61 a gallon. A few miles south in Tijuana it's about $2.54 -- even less if you pay in pesos.

A real-estate tracking firm says San Diego County home sales dropped 12 percent last month, compared to the year before. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps has details.

With a throbbing knee and a pounding heart, Tiger Woods made one last improbable escape Monday and won the U.S. Open in a 19-hole playoff over Rocco Mediate, his 14th career major and maybe the most amazing of them all.

Dozens of churches throughout the state have endorsed a November ballot initiative to ban gay marriage. But when same-sex couples begin leaving municipal offices next week with marriage licenses in hand, some clergy will be meeting them at the altar.

Tomorrow morning, gay couples will start being legally married in San Diego. How is the county clerk's office and the gay community preparing for the influx of same-sex marriages?

The month of June will feature many big events in San Diego. What kind of impact will the U.S. Open, the San Diego County Fair, and the BIO International Convention have on the local tourism industry? We also discuss the importance of the Summer season to local business, and how the nation's economic woes are impacting the tourism industry.

It seems like an idea any environmentalist would embrace: Build one of the world's largest solar power operations in the Southern California desert and surround it with plants that run on wind and underground heat.

"Summer of Sports" is the theme for the 2008 San Diego County Fair. We'll find out what's new and what's hot at the fair. And we'll explore the array of music offered at county fairs.

California lawmakers have missed the constitutional deadline to pass a state budget again. They were supposed to have a deal in place by Sunday. But, as Marianne Russ reports from Sacramento, they're not even close.

Yes, it's Monday but the US Open isn't over. Today, the world's number one golfer, Tiger Woods, and journeyman Rocco Mediate will play an 18 hole playoff at Torrey Pines. And North County Times Sports Columnist Jay Paris will be there.

From changing the paperwork to planning security, county clerks across California have been gearing up for same sex marriages that will get underway early this week, Tuesday in most counties. From Sacramento, Jenny O'Mara reports.

Students and parents at San Diego County's last operating one-room schoolhouse said goodbye to the historic building last week. The schoolhouse - located on top of Palomar Mountain - was forced to shutdown because there's no money to pay for it. Now the community is mourning the loss of the school…and parents are faced with some tough decisions. KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis has this report.

San Diego city attorney Mike Aguirre says he will present the city council with a multi-million dollar settlement he’s reached with a company that investigated the city for financial wrongdoing. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Researchers at UCSD have discovered a new indicator for the risk of heart disease in women: nicotine levels in toenails. KPBS reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

San Diego County homeowners may see a Special Property Tax Initiative on the ballot in November, to pay for more fire protection assets. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

North Park has two new eateries and a brewery called Toronado. And we'll talk about the cupcake craze sweeping San Diego with City Search editor Erin Chambers.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently declared that California is in a drought, and water rationing could be in our future. Also, the state's budget debate carries on. What's at stake in the budget debate, and where are cuts likely to be made? And, bargain hunters are starting to return to the San Diego real estate market.

People who need to file a complaint against Tijuana law enforcement officials after visiting the border city can now do so online in English. Tijuana's mayor hopes the new system encourages tourists to return to his city. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has details.

There's a last minute attempt to stop same sex marriages in California, scheduled to begin next week. A group that calls itself a pro-family organization is leading the charge. From Sacramento, Jenny O'Mara reports.

The 2008 Beijing Olympics are just two months away, and a lot of the athletes from the U.S. are training in San Diego. About a mile north of the Mexican border and a 20 minute ride from downtown San Diego sits the Arco Olympic Training Center. It's been there for 13 years in San Diego's second largest city: Chula Vista. KPBS Morning Edition Co-Host Dwane Brown reports.

On a Monday morning last month, highway patrol officers visited 20 classrooms at El Camino High School to announce some horrible news: Students had been killed in car wrecks over the weekend.

California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner says fire chiefs can help insurance industry executives motivate homeowners to fire proof their properties. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

This Saturday, Doctors in Tijuana will conduct a crime survey at the San Ysidro border crossing. Its part of a series of protests doctor have staged in the border city. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has details.

The U.S. Open is finally underway at Torrey Pines. Mark Zeigler, a local sports reporter, describes the sights and the sounds, the economic impact, and the little-known stories from the first U.S. Open ever held in San Diego.

San Diego is a hotspot for biotechnology. The life science cluster in San Diego has an annual economic impact of more than $9 billion in the region. As 2008 BIO International Convention gets underway, we'll take a look at the growth and success of the biotech industry in San Diego.

As gas prices soar, more people are turning to scooters as an economical and green mode of transportation. Scooter sales nationwide are up nearly 25 percent since January. We'll explore the scooter craze and culture in San Diego.

About 30 San Diego State University researchers will mingle with the crowds at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines today. They are gathering data on the event's economic impact. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Unusually windy conditions in Northern California are keeping state firefighters busy this week. From Sacramento, here's Jenny O'Mara.

Let the games begin. The U.S. Open get under way this morning at Torrey Pines South . Thousands of spectators and 6000 volunteers are going to be on hand to witness the event. And North County Times Sports Columnist Jay Paris is already there.

California state lawmakers from both the Senate and the Assembly will gather in a special joint committee Thursday to tackle the budget. And Senate Democrats are making one thing clear: new taxes must be part of the solution. From Sacramento, Marianne Russ reports.

In Tijuana, a new machine is poised to help clean up some of the city’s social and environmental problems. A Tijuana teenager dreamed up the contraption ten years ago. She’s since dedicated her life to making the project a reality. KPBS Border Reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

San Diego Supervisor Ron Roberts says he’s ready to put a parcel tax on the November ballot to pay for more fire protection in the County. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Blackwater Worldwide may have succeeded in opening its Navy training center in Otay Mesa, but it has not succeeded in quieting its critics. More than 100 opponents turned up for a protest Wednesday. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps was there.

The latest Field Poll shows a vast majority of Californians are strongly opposed to cutting healthcare programs as a means to balancing the state's budget. Yet that's exactly what the governor is proposing. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

San Diego public high schools students are doing poorly on state standardized tests. That's based on a new analysis of high school performance in the district. KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

California voters will have at least ten ballot initiatives to consider next November. The latest to qualify is a bond measure for alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has more.

The late Senator Barry Goldwater, Sr. is considered by many as the father of the modern-day conservative movement. How would he feel about American conservatives in today's divisive political climate? We ask his son, Barry Goldwater, Jr., about his father's legacy.

Rattlesnakes are no stranger to San Diego County, but are they increasing in number and getting more venomous? Local experts answer your calls about rattlesnakes.

A new report by the U.S. Geological Survey suggests the federal government's plans to clean up thousands of acres of polluted cropland could repeat the same environmental problem that caused the death or deformation of thousands of birds in the 1980s.

It will probably cost California more money than expected to build a new death row complex at San Quentin State Prison. That's according to a new report by the State Auditor. From Sacramento, Marianne Russ reports.

The national average for regular self serve gasoline is now above four dollars. Yesterday crude oil prices were above $137 a barrel. But even with the price of crude coming down from time to time the price of gas and diesel keep going up. The oil markets have gotten so overheated that even Saudi Arabia is talking about an oil summit to find some stability. We're joined on Morning Edition by Phil Flynn, oil trader and analyst with Alaron Trading in Chicago, and an oil consultant with Fox News.

The San Diego Unified School board backed-away from giving new Superintendent Terry Grier extra powers under a revised district policy. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

Attorneys from two California counties say the state's medical marijuana law conflicts with federal statutes and should be overturned.

The presumptive Democratic and Republican presidential candidates are set following last week's final primary races. We'll take a look at the strategies of the two candidates as they gear up to battle each other for the White House.

After decades of resisting adding fluoride to the water supply, San Diego city council members found themselves in a position where they could no longer say “no.” KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

As tomatoes blush a deep red in farms and gardens throughout the country this week, growers are panicking that a 17-state salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes could shrivel up their summer market.

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System will get money to replace old buses. The money comes from a measure California voters approved in 2006. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has more.

A new Public Policy Institute report finds fourth-grade students who are struggling academically are more likely to fail California's High School Exit Exam. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

How did bananas change the world? We speak to author Dan Koeppel about his new book “Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World.” Koeppel discusses the different kinds of bananas, where they came from, and why there is concern about the frail plant’s survival.

Jill Kintner is one of the top female BMX riders in the world, and she will be representing the United States in the upcoming Olympics in Beijing. Host Tom Fudge speaks to Jill about her training, which is taking place at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. We also speak to Jill about some of the specifics of the BMX event, which has been added to the Olympic program this year.

What kind of a city councilman will Carl DeMaio be? Host Tom Fudge speaks to DeMaio, who won the District 5 race outright in the June 3 primary, about his goals for the council. We also get DeMaio's thoughts on the role of the mayor and city attorney, and how he would like to reform San Diego City Hall.

Author John Perkins stirred up controversy with his first book, "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man", which went on to become a New York Times bestseller. Now Perkins is at it again with "The Secret History of the American Empire", which further explores America's influence on the global economy. We speak with Perkins about the concept of "corporatocracy", and why he says the wars in Vietnam and Iraq have benefited big business.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Ilan-Lael, the home and art studio of San Diego artist James Hubbell. The property was damaged in the 2003 Cedar fire but has been rebuilt and is now undergoing historical designation review by San Diego County. We'll talk with James Hubbell and his architect son, Drew, about connecting nature and art with architecture.

Republican leaders in the US House want to revamp the party image in order to stave off a Democratic landslide this year. San Diego Republicans say the agenda is just fine. Matt Laslo reports from Washington.

Four years ago, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsome ignited a political fire storm by when he approved same sex marriages in the city. The action galvanized conservatives around the country and led a number of states to pass laws banning same sex marriage. And some political analysts say same sex marriage was the issue that cost John Kerry the White House in 2004.

Students at Lincoln High School in South San Diego are learning to fight fires. Its part of a new career-tech program designed to groom the next generation of emergency responders. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

The San Diego City Council has approved a $3.2 billion budget. It draws on downtown redevelopment money to help reinstate many of the job cuts proposed by Mayor Jerry Sanders. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

A new study says same-sex weddings will provide California's economy with a substantial boost. The report comes from the Williams Institute at UCLA. Study co-author Lee Badgett says same-sex marriage will create thousands of jobs and much needed revenue.

Next week, same-sex couples will be allowed to marry in California. But the future remains unsure. California voters could pass a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marrige in the fall. Also, same-sex couples who are already in registered domestic partnerships may have to get those partnerships annulled before they can marry. The California State Supreme Court's decision to throw out the statutory ban on same-sex marriage has raised a lot of questions of how the law will treat same-sex couples in the immediate and extended future. Joining us to try to answer some of those questions is family law attorney Charlie Kim.

The redevelopment of San Diego's downtown core has been a shining example for the country. But it's still a downtown that people expect to navigate by car, even as the city core continues to grow in population. The threat of a lawsuit by an environmental advocacy group has caused the city of San Diego to hire internationally-renowned transit expert George Hazel to study downtown and come up with some better alternatives for moving people and traffic. Mr. Hazel joins us to talk about finding the right balance between creating space for people and space for cars.

Lawyers representing San Diego County will once again try to overturn California's medical marijuana law. County attorneys will argue before the 4th District Court of Appeal tomorrow that the federal law making marijuana illegal should prevail. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

San Diego city council woman Donna Frye plans a bipartisan Initiative to get the public engaged in improving how the city council does business. Frye has teamed up with Carl Demaio, who won the District 5 seat, and will join the Council in December. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

What's normal and what's not when it comes to how kids act? And how can parents know the difference? We'll talk with a child and adolescent psychologist about kids and mental health and what parents can do to help their children.

A new report from the National Wildlife Federation raises concerns about the lack of time children spend outdoors. Less time with nature also appears to be shortening life expectancy too. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

Legendary sports commentator Jim Nantz described some of the most important sports moments in American history. He tells us about what a sportscaster does, how he thinks golfers will fare at this year's U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, and why he thinks the Chargers might go to the Super Bowl this year.

It was political squabbling that killed a landmark climate-change bill in Congress last week. The measure would have created a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions, similar to the system in California. Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer was a major sponsor of the bill. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps asked her what's next, and exactly what a cap-and-trade system is.

A high turnout of voters is expected in the November general election, when people will be casting ballots to decide who's President. That means an expensive campaign season ahead for proponents of ballot measures. From Sacramento, Jenny O'Mara reports.

OK, we know you just finished voting in the June primary, but the controversial ballot measures for November are already stacking up. Nine have qualified for the ballot and it's not over yet. Marianne Russ has a rundown.

A week ago, the Padres couldn't win a game, Big Brown couldn't lose the Triple Crown, and we couldn't wait for the US Open. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times sports columnist Jay Paris.

The Port of San Diego is trying to clear the air around two terminals it operates in the county. The port wants to reduce harmful emissions from diesel trucks. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has more.

San Diego City Council begins its last round of hearings on next year’s budget today. Mayor Sanders has warned of cuts to library and park services, but the council hopes to find a way to avoid that. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Hillary Clinton is expected to suspend her presidential campaign this weekend. California's senior senator is doing what she can to close the schism between Clinton and her rival, Barack Obama. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps has the story.

A 19-year-old man who set a small brush fire at the height of the San Diego County wildfires last fall has been sentenced to five years in prison.

A Marine sniper has been charged at Camp Pendleton with two counts of voluntary manslaughter in the shootings deaths of two civilians in Iraq.

Family members of people who have been kidnapped in Baja California staged a sit-in at state government buildings in Tijuana and Mexicali on Friday. As KPBS reporter Amy Isackson explains, they’re fed up with how slowly the government is moving to create a special unit to investigate kidnappings.

Assembly Democrats have rolled out their plan for balancing the state's $15 billion budget deficit. And it calls for billions in new taxes. From Sacramento, Marianne Russ reports.

California lawmakers are considering a measure that would require health plans to provide the same level of care for mental health disorders as physical ones. Currently, insurers only have to cover severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia. KPBS reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

San Diego City’s Independent Budget Analyst, Andrea Tevlin, is on the list of possible candidates for the State Legislative Analyst’s job. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

A ballot measure in Encinitas that was intended to pay for beach sand projects was narrowly rejected by voters this week. But the measure may return in November. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

Jerry Sanders, Carl Demaio and Jan Goldsmith seemed to be the big local winners in the June 3 primary election. Also, voters were split on the two eminent domain propositions on the statewide ballot, with 98 failing and 99 passing. And, Barack Obama secured the Democratic presidential nomination earlier in the week.

Further restrictions on water supplies for the Central Valley and Southern California could result from a court hearing that starts today (Friday) in Fresno.

The North County cities of Vista and Oceanside have some of the highest teen pregnancy rates in California. In fact, their rates are more than double the state average. For more than 12 years, the Vista Community Clinic has been trying to combat the problem by using teens to provide sex education and outreach. KPBS Health Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

Private attorneys for Marine Staff Sergeant Frank Wuterich, the only enlisted officer still facing trial in the Haditha case, say his military attorneys may retire before the suit comes to trial. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Increasing gas prices are now taking a toll on a meal delivery service for seniors in San Diego. Meals on Wheels says volunteer drivers are dropping out because of the cost of gas. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

We talk about two plays from small but adventurous theaters, two special film screenings, and one band called the Detroit Cobras on the weekend preview.

Los Angeles-based artist Daniel Wheeler has spent the last four years jumping into pools and photographing the resulting turbulence from the bottom of the pool. The results are lush and dreamy large-scale images of the sky and trees and movement. Wheeler talks about his work which will be on view beginning this weekend at the Lux Art Institute in Encinitas.

Paul Krugman is a Princeton economist and a popular, award-winning columnist for The New York Times. He's built a reputation as a liberal columnist. In fact, his new book is called "Conscience of a Liberal." He writes about the way America has shifted from years of economic disparity to years of greater equality. He talks to us about why that's important, and what he thinks could make the U.S. a more equal nation in the future.

A new San Diego Foundation report finds 23 math and science programs in San Diego County are worthy of additional financial support. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

San Diego School Superintendent Terry Grier has been on the job for two months -- and now there are signs of tension between him and the local teachers union. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has the story.

Mary Tillman, the mother of fallen U.S. soldier Pat Tillman, explains why she was suspicious of how her son died in Afghanistan, why her son left the NFL serve his country, and why she rejects the Army's claim that the details of her son's death were not meant to deceive.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders is promising to fix the city's infrastructure as he begins his second term.

Now that the San Diego mayor's race is settled, the battle lines are being redrawn to fight for the make-up of the new city council in November. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Federal officials and their contractor say they will not overcrowd the immigration detention center in Otay Mesa anymore. The agreement would settle a class-action lawsuit that charges chronic overcrowding at the facility is unconstitutional. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

The California Attorney General's Office announced a new program Wednesday to track prescription drug use and abuse. From Sacramento, Kelley Weiss reports.

San Diego County will likely get additional water supplies from Northern California. That's one outcome of the statewide drought declaration by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

The community of City Heights will be getting a taste of locally grown farm-fresh produce this weekend. The area’s first certified farmers market opens for business this Saturday morning. KPBS reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

A federal judge today ordered San Diego to let Blackwater Worldwide open a Navy training facility in Otay Mesa. The private contractor plans to start training sailors at the site as soon as tomorrow. KPBS reporter Amita Sharma has more.

A new report by the Pew Hispanic Center says unemployment among Latinos in The U.S. has jumped during the last year. The study says Mexican immigrants have suffered most. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

The price of gas is still going up in San Diego. The Utility consumer's Action Network reports the average price for a gallon of regular is $4.33. U-CAN’s Charles Langley says that’s up 42 cents from last month, and a dollar a gallon more than the price a year ago. Langley says the short term outlook is not favorable for motorists.

San Diego school superintendent Terry Grier says teachers should get paid a bonus if they work at struggling schools or if their students do well on state tests. But the local teachers union disagrees. KPBS reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a statewide drought today. The Governor signed an executive order that could also bring water to San Diego County. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

Terry Grier stepped into a potentially desperate situation as he agreed to become superintendent of San Diego city schools. Hundreds of layoff notices have already been sent out to San Diego teachers, as major cuts from the state remain a strong possibility. But Grier is ready for the fight, and he'll join us in studio to talk about the challenges he's taken on and they goals he's set as superintendent of San Diego Unified.

Who were the big winners and losers in yesterday's primary election? Host Tom Fudge is joined by KPBS Political Correspondent Gloria Penner, and political science professor Carl Luna to analyze the results of the June 3 primary. We discuss the races for San Diego Mayor, City Attorney and City Council. In the second half of the hour, we open the phones to discuss the latest news on the presidential race.

Only one out of four San Diego City Council seats will not go into a run-off election. District 5 -- which includes Rancho Bernardo and Mira Mesa -- was decided Tuesday night. Republican Carl DeMaio took 66-percent of the vote with all precincts reporting.

A federal judge ordered the city of San Diego Wednesday to allow military contractor Blackwater Worldwide to begin using a new counterterrorism training facility.

City Attorney Mike Aguirre and challenger Jan Goldsmith are headed for a runoff election November. Goldsmith defied polls and conventional wisdom by beating the incumbent in yesterday's primary. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps has more on that race.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proclaimed a statewide drought. The Governor issued an executive order today directing a state agency to supply water to areas with severe shortages. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

California's highest court on Wednesday refused to stay until after the November election its decision legalizing same-sex marriage in the state.

Voters approved all three San Diego city propositions. Proposition A exempts the police from privatization. B puts the strong mayor form of government on the ballot, with a stronger mayoral veto, in 2010. Even Proposition C, including the disputed issue of how to appoint a truly independent auditor, passed easily with 63 percent of the vote.

San Diegans won’t have to wait till November to see who the next mayor is. Incumbent Jerry Sanders topped 53 percent of the vote, leaving his rival, businessman Steve Francis, lagging well behind. Francis earned just 35 percent, in spite of spending well over $4 million on the campaign. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders has won re-election over a wealthy rival and three other challengers.

The City of San Diego's seventh district council seat is poised to go into a runoff election. Republican April Boling and Democrat Marti Emerald will compete to represent District 7 neighborhoods like College Area and San Carlos. KPBS Reporter Nicole Lozare has more on that tight race.

There will be a brand new face on the San Diego Unified School Board. Richard Barrera -- the only candidate who ran for District D secured his seat on the panel last night.

A couple of San Diego school board incumbents will have to face a runoff election in November if they want to keep their seats. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

Election officials are reporting record low turnouts at polling places throughout the state.

A Republican State Senator will hold on to his job, after a recall attempt. Tuesday, more than three-quarters of the voters in Jeff Denham’s Central Valley district rejected the effort to recall him.

San Diego Congressman Bob Filner joined the last-minute rush of super-delegates who helped push Obama over the top in clinching the Democratic nomination for president. Filner is a so-called super-delegate who withheld his endorsement until Tuesday night. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps spoke with Filner at Golden Hall on election night.

California’s Secretary of State says things went off without a hitch today. Debra Bowen says her office did a full review after some problems were reported during February’s primary election.

Californians have approved a property rights initiative shielding most homeowners from government seizures.

Duncan D. Hunter, the son of longtime San Diego GOP Congressman Duncan Hunter, has won the Republican primary to compete for his father's House seat in November.

KPBS reporter Alison St John talked to Mayor Jerry Sanders tonight about his lead in early election results for the San Diego mayor's race.

Early absentee returns show Superior Court Judge Jan Goldsmith is leading tonight over incumbent City Attorney Michael Aguirre.

Mayor Jerry Sanders has an early lead tonight in his bid for reelection against challenger Steve Francis in the race for San Diego mayor.

A Baja California State Police Investigator is seeking asylum in San Diego. Mexican law enforcement officials say the officer is under investigation in connection with a drug cartel in Tijuana shootout that claimed 14 lives. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

Supporters are making their case for sweeping climate change legislation on the Senate floor. California Sen. Dianne Feinstein says the bill would transform the U.S. into a green economy. Todd Zwillich has more.

Governor Schwarzenegger says the state can save money on the Medi-Cal program by making recipients prove their eligibility four times a year. Advocacy groups say that would cause many low-income Californians to lose their health benefits. KPBS reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

Election officials are reporting a slow turnout in today’s low-key primary.

Five fire departments in San Diego and Riverside Counties have some new gear to help fight fires.

The California Supreme Court strikes down state laws limiting marriage to unions between those of the opposite sex as unconstitutional, a judge drops gang-related allegations against the so-called "Bird Rock Bandits," a 14-year-old Scripps Ranch girl will be tried as an adult in the murder of her mother, and a new cell phone law makes it illegal to drive without a hands-free device.

The June 3rd Primary Election is here. How is everything going this morning? San Diego County Registrar of Voters Deborah Seiler gives us a live update.

"Anyone and Everyone" tells the stories of families from Utah to North Carolina and Wyoming to New York, all connected by a common thread — a gay child. This poignant and often heartbreaking documentary by first-time filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz (also the parent of a gay son) reveals a family’s struggle and desire to accept a child’s sexual orientation.

What if there was a way to accurately detect if a person is telling the truth or lying? Right now, scientists and entrepreneurs are investing their time and money in to learning how MRI machines can be used to detect changes in the brain that indicate if a person is lying. Although the polygraph has been used for years as a tool to identify deception, it is widely considered unreliable among the scientific community. Host Tom Fudge speaks to an entrepreneur, a lawyer, and an ethicist about the implications of using neuroscientific technology to detect lies.

Green construction is hot in architectural circles. But what is it? We'll hear from two local residents who built green homes in very different parts of the county: one in Point Loma and one in Lakeside. We'll find out what makes their homes environmentally friendly, and we'll ask whether "green" design concepts are really anything new.

Senate debate on sweeping global warming legislation is officially underway. California's Barbara Boxer is leading the debate for the bill's supporters in arguments that are expected to take at least the rest of this week. From Washington, Todd Zwillich has more.

There are 170,000 people in prison in California. There are too few resources for them and not enough medical services. Federal courts have ordered the state to reduce overcrowding. But, last Friday, all parties rejected a plan that would gradually release 40,000 inmates over 4 years. We're joined Morning Edition by independent Sacramento political consultant Leo McElroy.

Morning Edition hosts Dwane Brown and Maureen Cavanaugh discuss the important issues facing San Diego voters with Registrar of Voters for San Diego County, Deborah Seiler.

San Diego County's Office of Emergency Services is trying to teach school kids how to prepare for a disasters. It’s part of a new county-wide program targeting fourth-grade students. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars are pouring into a last minute flurry of spending on candidates before tomorrow’s Primary. Independent contributions from organizations like the San Diego Republican and Democratic Parties have played a significant role in the city wide campaigns. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

The U.S. Forest Service has rejected a challenge to the agency's management plan for National Forests in Southern California, including the Cleveland. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

The Commerce Department says it will hold a public hearing in California this summer on a controversial proposal to build a toll road through San Onofre State Park. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

Voters in the City of San Diego have three initiatives on their ballots. Prop A would exempt police and firemen from privatization. Prop B would put the strong mayor form of government on the ballot in 2010, rather than letting it sunset. Prop C is the city measure that has created the most controversy. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

A former U.S. prosecutor says a Mexican judge's ruling makes it highly unlikely that Mexico will extradite the reputed leader of Tijuana's Arellano Felix drug cartel to the U.S. A Mexican judge has denied the U.S. extradition request saying the drug kingpin cannot be tried for the same crimes in both countries. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has details.

Who should you vote for, for Mayor of San Diego? The race for Mayor of San Diego has hit crunch time. With the primary election taking place tomorrow, the candidates have only one day to convince voters why they should be the next Mayor. This morning we will bring you a broadcast of KPBS's Mayoral debate. What are the City's biggest current challenges? Who has the best plan to bring San Diego back to financial prosperity? Of the candidates, who had the best one-liners? If you only listen to one mayoral debate this election season, this should be the one.

Several small earthquakes shook two areas of Southern California late Sunday and early Monday, officials said.

Otay Ranch. 4S Ranch. Pacific Highlands Ranch. Home construction in San Diego has taken the shape of many massive developments. That activity has slowed to a near stop today due to the crash of the housing market. But even when home sales rebound, the disappearance of buildable land will force home builders to shift their focus to in-fill development and much smaller projects. How will that effect our economy, our community and the way we live? We'll hear two experts in the housing game give us their best predictions.

There's fierce competition for your vote in the San Diego city attorney's race. Four people are challenging incumbent Mike Aguirre, and they all agree on one thing: They really don't like Mike Aguirre. His controversial interpretation of his role in city government attracted as many enemies as fans. For some insight on the office, KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps traveled back in time.

Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz set out to realize a utopian dream. He abandoned a successful medical practice and took up the nomadic life of a surfer with his wife and nine children. They all lived in a 24-foot camper and became one of the most famous families in surfing.

Utility hook-up problems are delaying the opening of the new 304-bed patient tower at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego's Kearny Mesa area.

The Padres certainly had a chance in San Francisco yesterday, a chance to post their first series sweep of the season.

From paid sick leave to helium filled balloons, it was a banner week last week at the state Capitol for bills. Lawmakers passed a slew of measures ahead of a key deadline. From Sacramento, Marianne Russ has a recap.

Voter registration has hit a milestone in California. Now 70% of those eligible have signed up. From Sacramento, Jenny O'Mara reports.

Three Republicans and one Democrat are running to represent San Diego's Seventh District. Councilman Jim Maddafer, a Republican, is termed out. District 7 includes San Carlos, Rolando and the College Area. KPBS reporter Nicole Lozare has more on this race.