As I’m writing this, an online news item tells me that two meetings are about to take place in San Diego to discuss what might be in the city’s future. One deals with municipal bankruptcy. That’s not my subject today. The other envisions three new municipal developments – huge, luxurious, and paid for by public funds. That interests me since those are the same three proposals that could provide the answer to San Diego’s growing homeless problem.

San Diego researchers have found a way to slow the damage done by Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Talks on Iran's nuclear program may have produced a deal that could ease Western fears that the Islamic Republic is out to create a nuclear bomb. The agreement could be the key to resolving the long-running dispute over Iran's nuclear program.

City and fire department leaders are saying San Diego is better prepared than ever to fight large fires. Leaders reflected on changes to the fire department on the two year anniversary of the Witch Creek fire.

Federal firearms officials and a firearms trade association launched a campaign in San Diego Wednesday to remind people that buying a gun for someone else is a felony punishable by up to ten years in prison.

A 31-year-old woman with underlying medical conditions is the 25th person in San Diego County whose death has been linked to the swine flu pandemic, it was announced today.

KPBS has been recognized for outstanding achievement in television, radio and Web content at the 36th Annual San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards.

Prompt action is needed to begin chipping away at San Diego's projected $179 million spending shortfall next fiscal year, Mayor Jerry Sanders told a City Council committee today before his staff announced plans for implementing what are expected to be deep mid-year budget cuts.

Though Culture Lust contributor Kurt Kohnen has been listening to the music of hip-hop artist Brother Ali for years, the lyrics and music still resonate. Brother Ali has a new album called "Us" and he plays live at Canes in Mission Beach on Wednesday, October 21st.

It's the beginning of the planting season in California so we'll talk with garden expert Nan Sterman about what to do in your garden for the winter.

In response to state budget cuts to higher education, SDSU is changing its admission policy. We'll talk with SDSU President Stephen Weber about those changes.

Possible locations for a permanent homeless shelter are working their way through San Diego city government. KPBS Political Correspondent Gloria Penner has a few suggestions to add to the mix.

Most polls show a majority of Americans want health care overhaul to include a public option, or government insurance program that competes with private insurers.