Stories for October 31, 2008

Sukiyaki Western Django

Oct. 31: By Beth Accomando and Cinema Junkie by Beth Accomando

The mesmerizing Kaori Momoi in Sukiyaki Western Django (First Look International)

San Diego Races Overshadowed

Oct. 31: By Alison St John and KPBS Public Broadcasting

Though most people know exactly who theyll vote for as president, the focus on national politics has left many voters uninformed about the races closer to home. KPBS reporter Alison St John, has more.

SD County's School Bond Measure Blitz

Oct. 31: By Ana Tintocalis and KPBS Public Broadcasting

Residents from San Ysidro to Escondido will decide on a number of multimillion dollar school bond measures tomorrow. That's because there are seven initiatives countywide. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

Prop 4 Opponents Outspend Supporters on TV Ads

Oct. 31: By Kenny Goldberg and KPBS Public Broadcasting

Opponents of the parental notification measure known as Prop 4 are banking on TV ads to convince Californians to vote no. In fact, opponents have spent 43 times more than supporters on their TV campaign. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

Chicken Pox Outbreak Hits Local School

Oct. 31: By Kenny Goldberg and KPBS Public Broadcasting

Heath officials say five seventh graders at King-Chavez Prep School have come down with chicken pox. It's the 12th outbreak of the disease this year in San Diego County. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

Presidential Election, Props. 4 and 8, SD City Races

Oct. 31: KPBS Public Broadcasting

The presidential race is finally coming to an end, with the general election taking place next Tuesday. Plus, the two hot-button social initiatives on the statewide ballot are propositions 4 and 8. And, the San Diego City Council will look very different after Tuesday's election.

Another Teen Critic Raves About Zack and Miri

Oct. 31: By Teen Critics and Cinema Junkie by Beth Accomando

Kevin Smith mixes sex and sweetness in Zack and Miri Make a Porno (The Weinstein Company)

An Opinion of One's Own

Oct. 31: By Candace Suerstedt and Citizen Voices

No matter which end of the political spectrum, I found that people seemed to select their candidate, mostly based on their perceived belief system. & By that I mean that they say what their & "tribe" collectively has deemed appropriate.