Steve Poltz Performs a Special Tribute to 20 Years of the Casbah

Seniors at Mira Mesa High School got a hefty financial gift today that will help them pay for their prom this year. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

Destin and another Sundance beast

A federal agency has released a report on rising sea level and the effect on coastal areas like San Diego. The report says possible damage includes erosion of local beaches and more intense coastal flooding. KPBS Environmental Reporter Ed Joyce has more.

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A local economist says the region’s high dependence on construction jobs had made this recession unusually rough for San Diego. KPBS reporter Katie Orr explains.

The movie "Slumdog Millionaire," which just swept the Golden Globes this past weekend, has been a surprise hit here. Warners Brothers is hoping to capitalize on the popularity of that film and its Indian setting. The studio's releasing "Chandni Chowk to China" (opening January 16 at UltraStar Del Mar). It's going to open on more than 125 screens in more than 50 markets. That would make it the largest release of a Bollywood film in the United States. And to add to the cultural mix, it's also the first Bollywood production to film in China. (You can listen to my feature from The World on Public Radio International.)

Local homeless shelters have seen an increase in people seeking aid over the last few months. Also, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said California's massive deficit is a "rock upon our chest," and the state can't move ahead with any other significant business until the budget gap is closed. Plus, Mayor Jerry Sanders gave his annual State of the City address this week.

KPBS Border Reporter Amy Isackson explains how violence in Mexico is having an affect on attorneys in San Diego as more people are looking to come to the United States legally.

San Diego Assemblywoman Lori Saldana gives her reaction to the governor's state of the state address.

Hotel for Dogs (Dreamworks/Paramount)

Clint Eastwoodstars in and directs Gran Torino (Warner Brothers)

Kevin James is Paul Blart: Mall Cop (Columbia)