Did you know that average wages in 1972 were 30 percent higher in the county than the nation? A SANDAG study revealed that local wages haven't kept up with inflation. In 2005, the county average was only five percent higher than the national average. And to top it all off, San Diego County is one of the most expensive places to live in the country.

The Navy will extend the public comment period on the environmental impacts of its new Bay front headquarters until November 2nd. San Diego Congressman Susan Davis supports those who say the Navy should rethink its decision to build in the middle of downtown. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Governor Schwarzenegger has cut funding to a program local communities use to investigate problems at nursing homes. Critics say the cut will cripple the ombudsman programs statewide. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

What would the story of the American West be without the contribution of the horse? What makes America's wild horse, the mustang, unique and the subject of so much folklore? Where do the mustangs live today, and why are their numbers dwindling every year? Host Tom Fudge speaks to Deanne Stillman about her new book Mustang: The Saga of the Wild Horse of the American West.

Photographer Herman Leonard has photographed some of the most beloved jazz musicians in history, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk and Billie Holiday. The Morrison Hotel Gallery is hosting an exhibit called "Jazz Giants,” which follows Leonard’s photographic journey through the golden years of the jazz, blues and bebop eras.

How should Congress attack our nation's financial crisis over the next couple years? What should the U.S. do in Iraq? What can be done to increase wildfire preparedness in San Diego's East County? Host Tom Fudge moderates a discussion with the top candidates for the 52nd Congressional District, Duncan D. Hunter and Mike Lumpkin.

Dozens of bodies have been found around Tijuana over the past week or so. KPBS border reporter Amy Isackson helps analyze what's going on and has the latest information.

California's budget mess ended last month, but believe it or not budget negotiations may re-open budget negotiations! We're joined on Morning Edition by independent Sacramento political consultant Leo McElroy who explains why the governor would actually re-open budget negotiations.

As the unemployment rate continues to increase in California, the state's unemployment fund is on the way to going broke. And state lawmakers are holding a special committee hearing Tuesday to talk about the problem. Marianne Russ reports.