We talk to Tony Perry, San Diego bureau chief for the "Los Angeles Times" about how the mission of Camp Pendleton-based U.S. Marines is going in Afghanistan.

San Diego County residents should expect to see an official 2010 Census form in their mailbox sometime next week. Census organizers say they've been working all year for this moment.

Poway High School's football stadium will be awash in yellow and blue Saturday as the community gathers to remember Chelsea King.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today directed the state Sex Offender Management Board to review the John Albert Gardner III case to determine whether systemic changes or improvements can be made to better protect the public.

San Diego County is getting back $150 million in borrowed tax money. The state took the money to close its budget gap.

To increase minority enrollment at UC San Diego, where racial tensions have been on the rise, university officials today announced new efforts to get minorities who have been admitted to the school to enroll.

Continuing the amazing performance by trumpeter Chris Botti (and friends) at Boston's Symphony Hall, this version contains footage not seen in 2009's "Chris Botti Live in Boston." Artists appearing along with Chris include Sting, Steven Tyler, Josh Groban and Yo-Yo-Ma, with Keith Lockhart conducting the Boston Pops.

Tommy Emmanuel is arguably the greatest living acoustic guitar player and recognized as the elite of the elite. Australia's "Entertainer of the Year" and two-time Grammy nominee, Tommy Emmanuel delivers a dazzling performance with the flair unforgettable showmanship, flawless guitar skills and voluminous repertoire that never fails to amaze and engage his legions.

A majority of San Diego State University students voted this week to increase their fees to support the construction costs of a new Student Union building.

We'll examine the impact of Prop. 13 on local taxes.

The ballots for some of San Diego's top elected positions are taking shape. Friday is the filing deadline for many county races.

We look at how the community is reacting to the tragic deaths of two local teenagers.

Through the course of any given week, I come across articles, podcasts, opinion pieces, and videos that I want to share. On this Friday, I give you random gems from the Culture Lust desk.

This special edition spotlights celebrities, big-shots, and headliners through objects connected to their lives. Highlights include: a collection of photos and memorabilia documenting Marilyn Monroe’s rise to screen siren; a collection of memorabilia from The Ramones punk band; James Dean’s 1948 high school junior yearbook, signed with his name and nickname, “Rack;” and one of the first masks ever worn by Clayton Moore in 1951, in television’s "The Lone Ranger," valued at $25,000.

One of the rarest and most sought-after performance films from its time, the 1964 concert event featured future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Supremes and many other American and British Invasion hit-makers in their prime.

Mexican law enforcement authorities unearthed a suspected smuggling tunnel in Tijuana Thursday afternoon inside a building near the Otay Mesa border crossing.

School districts throughout our county are dealing with difficult financial times. We'll discuss why so many school districts are struggling right now, and what some local districts are doing to cut their deficits.

The race to become the next governor of California will be the highlight of the statewide ballot. What are the key issues that will effect the governor's race? And, what are the key political differences between the Republican candidates, Steve Poizner and Meg Whitman?

What are the local races and ballot measures to watch in the June 2010 Primary Election? We discuss the city council races that are up for grabs, the strong mayor ballot measure, and the county races to look out for.

San Diego County is getting millions of dollars back in borrowed tax revenue. The state took the money to help close a $24 billion budget shortfall.

The Poway community celebrates the life of Chelsea King in a special memorial on Saturday. San Diego County is still reeling from the tragic loss of King and Escondido teenager Amber Dubois. The two cases have caused parents to consider the safety of their own children regardless of where they live.