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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says California must increase tax incentives to movie and television studios as a way to keep them from moving their productions out of state.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders has released the list of the first city services that might be turned over to competitors from the private sector. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

California residents are worried about more than just the economy. They're also concerned about the state of the education system. That's the finding of the most recent poll by the Public Policy Institute of California.

Home values in San Diego continue to plummet. But city officials are still projecting a jump in property tax revenue. KPBS Reporter Amita Sharma has more.

 California Drivers Using Less Gas as Prices Continue to Climb

The price of gasoline is in record territory again this week in San Diego. Prices are hovering just below four dollars a gallon. The steady price hikes around California are also convincing motorists to cut back how much gas they're using. KPBS Reporter Erik Anderson has details.

 Public Hearings on S.D. Mayor's Budget Begin Today

The San Diego City Council budget committee begins public hearings at City Hall today to consider the mayor's 2009 budget. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more on cost cutting measures that will erode city services next year.

Governor Schwarzenegger set off a fury in Sacramento Monday when he said the state's budget deficit could balloon to $20-billion next year. That's a lot bigger than the deficit projected back in January. A big scary deficit could strengthen the case the Governor's been making for budget reform. But KPCC's Julie Small reports Sacramento's professional number crunchers say it's a bit too early to say the Governor's math will come true.

 More Californians Putting Life in Storage

It seems no matter what the economy looks like, self-storage is big business. An estimated 2 billion square feet of space is for rent in the United States. Most of that is in California. With foreclosures displacing families, and deployments sending service members overseas, demand for storage space keeps rising. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps decided to revisit his own space.

 Home Prices Continue to Plummet in San Diego

A new report shows home prices are continuing to plummet in San Diego, declining more than 19 percent in February from a year earlier That follows a drop of 16 percent just one month before. Reporter David Nogueras has more.

 City Loan in Limbo as Aguirre States it is Illegal

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders’ plans to fix potholes and leaky roofs using a private $100 million loan could be stymied if city attorney Mike Aguirre refuses to sign off on the deal. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

 San Diego's Airport Saga Continues

The future of Lindbergh Field moves into another phase this morning with the first in a series of joint meetings to work on a long-term vision of expansion. But there are still serious questions swirling around the Airport Authority's short term Master Plan. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

The San Diego City Council will not get a pay raise. They let the mayor's veto of their vote for a raise stand. However, they voted to keep their car allowance. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Firefighters get a 5 percent pay hike under a one-year contract given preliminary approval by the San Diego City Council.

 Decoding San Diego’s Rising Cost of Food

Have you noticed your food bills creeping up? You're not the only one. Food costs have risen globally and it's impacting the wallets of shoppers in San Diego. Marney Cox from SANDAG and Janet Little from Henry's Farmers Market join us to help explain why food is so expensive right now and what consumers can do about it.

 S.D. Council Considers Firefitghter Pay Raise, Other Labor Groups Continue Negotiations

Later today, the San Diego City Council will consider the mayor's proposal to give firefighters a 5 percent raise next year. Other city workers are still in labor negotiations, and one of the key sticking points is a new kind of pension plan. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more on changing city salaries and benefits.

 San Diego High School Students Rally Against Teacher Layoffs

Teenagers at two of San Diego’s biggest high schools are taking part in student-led protests today. They’re rallying against teacher layoff notices and statewide cuts to education funding. KPBS reporter Ana Tintocalis has the story.

 New Record For Average Gas Prices in San Diego

San Diego's average gasoline price reached another record today. The Utility Consumer's Action Network says it costs three dollars 86 cents for a gallon of regular. That's ten cents more than a week ago and 22 cents a gallon higher than the price just two weeks ago.

A research firm reports a glut of foreclosed homes led to a sharp drop in California home prices in March. bought near the height of the boom.

 Citizen Voices Discuss the Economy, Global Warming, and the Border Fence

As the presidential race roars on, the candidates face a number of issues: slowing economy, rapid climate change, and a push to finish a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border to keep illegal immigrants and terrorists out. We turn to our KPBS Citizen Voices bloggers for their opinions on these issues.

 Two S.D. Councilmembers Change Position on Pay Raises

Two San Diego city council members who voted for council pay raises have changed their position. They now say would oppose an increase. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps has more.