Stories for May 2, 2008

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Made of Honor

Airport Authority Moves Forward With Expansion Plan

The San Diego County Airport Authority is moving forward with a Master Plan to meet expansion needs for Lindbergh Field. But, as KPBS reporter Alison St. John tells us, not everyone likes the plan.

Aftermarket Tinted Windows to be Illegal in Tijuana Starting Sunday

Aftermarket tinted windows will be illegal in Tijuana starting Sunday. The new law is another measure the city is using to crack down on organized crime. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has the story from Tijuana.

Mayor Releases List of At-Risk City Services

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders has released the list of the first city services that might be turned over to competitors from the private sector. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

New Report Pending on Rancho Bernardo Cheating Scandal

Poway Unified School District's attorney says a report should be released early next week with more details about the cheating scandal at Rancho Bernardo High School. Six students were recently suspended for allegedly hacking into a campus computer system to change grades. KPBS reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

San Diegans Urged to Conserve Water

The San Diego County Water Authority is taking its conservation message to radio and TV. The advertising campaign is intended to drive home the message that we live in dry times. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

Reverend Wright, CA Budget, City Council Races

  • May 2, 2008
  • | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Can Barack Obama weather the storm? This week on the Editors Round Table, a look at the impact Rev. Wright is having on the Democratic race for president. We’ll also examine the state’s budget and its possible $20 billion shortfall. And a look at the San Diego City Council races and whether a possible power shift at City Hall.

Jodhaa Akbar

San Diego Water Supplies Drying Up

The final snow survey of the year in Northern California shows much of the early season snow is gone. KPBS Environmental Reporter Ed Joyce has more now on what that means for our water supply.

Recovering Firefighter Describes Heroic Act of Saving Teen's Life

There were plenty of heroes in last October’s wildfires in San Diego County. One fire fighter in particular helped save a teenager’s life, even though she was badly burned herself. KPBS Health Reporter Kenny Goldberg catches up with the firefighter, who six months later is back on the job.