For the past month, we've been working on a 30-minute documentary about how people are struggling to get by in San Diego. Getting By will air this Thursday Oct. 23 on KPBS-TV, followed by a half-hour of discussion with local civic leaders. You can ask questions as a part of the studio audience.

Home sales in San Diego County jumped by more than 56 percent in September compared to the same month a year ago. A real estate information service says prices during the same period dropped more than 30 percent. Dataquick's Andrew LePage says the the numbers relect a positivenote for a real estate market that's been dragging. However, he says the good news is tempered by the nation's financial problems.

California's unemployment rate is at a 12 year high. Governor Schwarzenegger is directing two million dollars for job assistance to workers in Southern California who lost their jobs in the recent wildfires. The federal money will help the unemployed with job searches and training. From Sacrament, Marianne Russ has more.

The wave of violence south of the border continues. A dozen people were murdered in Tijuana and Rosarito this weekend. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

A new report from UCLA shows the number of California children who are overweight has declined. But researchers say other health indicators for California kids aren't so good. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

San Diego city council votes this afternoon on amendments to the city’s Living Wage Ordinance. The city adopted the ordinance in 2005, but it is not consistently enforced. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

How do Barack Obama and John McCain plan to tackle the nation's current financial crisis? Does either candidate have a specific plan that addresses the root causes of the United States' economic problems? As the fourth installment in our "Getting By" series, Host Tom Fudge speaks to Economics Professor James Hamilton about what the presidential candidates are saying, and whether they have a realistic strategy for fixing the core problems in the U.S. economy.

Are the Chargers a Super Bowl contender or a pretender? Are the Padres really interested in trading pitching ace Jake Peavy? If so, why? Does the World Series match-up between the Rays and the Phillies have the makings of another fall classic? Host Tom Fudge speaks to long-time local sports talk-show host Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton about the hot sports stories in the news this week.

How are San Diego's small businesses getting by in this tough economy? What are some things that local entrepreneurs can do to survive during the current financial crisis? Host Tom Fudge speaks to the local and national leaders of SCORE, which is an association that gives free advice to small businesses. We also discuss the resources available through SCORE, and effective strategies for small business success.

Percussionist Lukas Ligeti talks about the influence of African music on his compositions and about his father, the influential Hungarian composer Gyorgi Ligeti. Tonight, Ligeti will be honored as part of the NWEAMO International Festival of Electro-Acoustic Music.

Federal officials visit the Imperial Valley this week to break ground on a new reservoir project designed to save Colorado River Water. The Colorado is also a major source of water for San Diego County. KPBS Reporter Erik Anderson has more.

City officials have filed a lawsuit against two companies it had hired to clear debris from home sites ravaged by last year's wildfires, alleging they falsified records and knowingly overcharged by at least $2 million.

Today is the deadline to get your voter registration cards turned into the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. The office in Kearny Mesa is open until midnight. The general election is just two weeks from Tuesday. And as Marianne Russ reports state election officials are anticipating a record turnout.