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North County Privatizes Buses

Nov. 20, 2009
By Alison St John

Bus drivers for the North County Transit District can expect to see their wages fall significantly next year, after a private company takes over the public bus contract. Labor representatives say this week’s decision to privatize more than 300 jobs could be a sign of things to come.

Calif. Air Board May Rethink Diesel Retrofit Rules

Nov. 20, 2009
By Ed Joyce

The California Air Resources Board may take another look at diesel retrofit rules adopted a year ago because the lead researcher overstated his credentials. One San Diego member of the board says he would support a new study.

More States Add Jobs, But Many For Temporary Staff

Nov. 20, 2009
By Christopher S. Rugaber, AP
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In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.

What Will Happen To S.D. Real Estate In 2010?

Nov. 20, 2009
By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

For the first time since mid-2006, San Diego's median home price showed a year-over-year increase in value. The news that local homes are selling for more than a year ago was hailed by some in the industry as an indication that the housing market is turning around. Has the local real estate market already bottomed-out? And, what's expected to happen with the local housing market in the first half of 2010?

Record Number Of People In San Diego And U.S. Live In Hunger

Nov. 20, 2009
By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

49 million Americans live without access to adequate food, according to a recent Department of Agriculture report. What's the situation like for people here in San Diego? And, what can be done to reduce the number of people who deal with "food insecurity" in our county?

S.D. County Attempts To Balance Sustainable Planning With Proterty Rights

Nov. 19, 2009
By Alison St John

San Diego County’s Planning Commission is working to reach a compromise on where to allow growth in the unincorporated areas.

Group Says Smart Growth Could Benefit California's Economy

Nov. 19, 2009
By Ed Joyce

A new study says Californians could save billions of dollars and cut greenhouse gas emissions by working closer to home. The study looked at San Diego and three other areas.

San Diego County Wrestles Over Future Growth In The Backcountry

Nov. 19, 2009
By Alison St John

San Diego County’s updated blue print for future growth in the unincorporated areas has been in the works for more than a decade. It’s back in public hearings today.

California Faces Another Massive Deficit

Nov. 18, 2009
By Associated Press

California will face a nearly $21 billion budget gap over the next year and a half, extending a fiscal crisis that already has led to steep cuts to public schools, social services and health programs.

Group Asks For Hold On Fish Farm Permit Process

Nov. 17, 2009
By Ed Joyce

Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute has decided to delay a planned offshore aquaculture demonstration in ocean waters off the San Diego coast.

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Is The San Diego Housing Market On A Bumpy Road To Recovery?

San Diego Business Journal editor Tom York explains the ups and downs of the housing market and the conditions that may cause a recovery. play video

San Diego Business Journal editor Tom York explains the ups and downs of the housing market and the conditions that may cause a recovery.

Shocking Unemployment and Poverty Rates Hit City

With unemployment and poverty on the rise, San Diego has become one of the hardest hit cities in the nation.  play video

With unemployment and poverty on the rise, San Diego has become one of the hardest hit cities in the nation.

San Diego Unemployment Rate Doubled

KPBS speaks with Marney Cox, SANDAG Chief Economist about unemployment and the economic recession. The editors discuss. play video

KPBS speaks with Marney Cox, SANDAG Chief Economist about unemployment and the economic recession. The editors discuss.

Prisoners Role in Fighting Fires Jeopardized

With more budget cuts on the horizon and a bill to end prison overcrowding on the table, firefighters wonder what the impact will be on inmates battling California's wildfires. play video

With more budget cuts on the horizon and a bill to end prison overcrowding on the table, firefighters wonder what the impact will be on inmates battling California's wildfires.

Mixed Messages on Economy

The editors discuss the conflicting economic picture. play video

The editors discuss the conflicting economic picture.

There is Always Hope

An interview with Dr. Erlinda Avena, CEO of San Diego Home Loan Counseling and Education Center, specializing in housing counseling, specifically first time home buying and default foreclosure counseling.play video

An interview with Dr. Erlinda Avena, CEO of San Diego Home Loan Counseling and Education Center, specializing in housing counseling, specifically first time home buying and default foreclosure counseling.

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