Economy

SDFD Chief Talks About Brownouts

Feb. 8: By Katie Orr

If you live in the city of San Diego and have an emergency, it may take longer for a fire truck to reach you. The city has begun rolling brownouts of some fire stations.

Audit Finds S.D. County Treasure's Office Poorly Run

Feb. 6: By City News Service; Economy

A newly released audit shows the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office improperly withheld about $8 million in overpayments. It also repeatedly failed to fix problems in how the office is run.

Rolling Brownouts Begin At S.D. Fire Stations

Feb. 6: By City News Service; Economy

Starting today, the number of fire engine companies at 13 of San Diego's 47 fire stations will be reduced on a rotating basis. The plan is part of budget cuts recently adopted by the City Council.

County Services Questioned

Feb. 5: San Diego Week; Economy

There have been numerous local news reports in recent years documenting the low food stamp enrollment rate in San Diego County. We discuss why enrollment is so low in several of the county's social service programs, and who's to blame.

City Attorney Discusses Bankruptcy

Feb. 4: These Days; Economy

Should the City of San Diego consider municipal bankruptcy as a possible solution to its financial problems? We speak to City Attorney Jan Goldsmith about the impact bankruptcy would have on the city, and discuss Goldsmith's goals for his second year in office.

City Of San Diego Leverages Its Affordable Housing To Create More

Feb. 3: By Alison St John; Economy

The city of San Diego created almost 700 new affordable housing units last year, and plans to buy or build another thousand in the next five years.

Survey Suggests More Children Are Going Hungry

Feb. 2: By Alison St John; Economy

Evidence continues to mount that more and more children are going hungry in San Diego. San Diego’s two largest Food Banks have both seen dramatic increases in demand from families in the last year.

College District Seeks Disabled Vet Business Groups

Feb. 2: By Ed Joyce; Environment; Education; Economy

The San Diego Community College District is reaching out to service disabled veteran-owned businesses. The goal is to make sure the businesses have opportunities to bid on district construction projects.

Report Says Biomedical Industry Is Doing Well

Feb. 2: By Tom Fudge; Health; Economy

California's biomedical industry is doing well despite the recession. The San Diego-based California Healthcare Institute, and the company Pricewaterhouse Coopers, surveyed CEOs at state biomed companies and examined public records.

Hearings Begin On Proposed Carlsbad Power Plant

Feb. 1: By Ed Joyce; Environment; Economy

Hearings to consider a new power plant along the coast in Carlsbad are scheduled to begin Monday.

State Of The Union: President Calls For More Jobs, Less Bickering

Jan. 29: Editors Roundtable; Economy

President Barack Obama discussed the need for more job creation, and more bipartisanship in Washington, D.C. during his first State of the Union address. What were the key elements of the speech, and did the president inspire Republicans and Democrats to do a better job of working together?

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Benefits Of Solar Water Heaters

New rebates and tax credits are making it easier for San Diego residents to use solar energy to heat the water in their homes. KPBS reporter Sharon Heilbrunn discusses the benefits of solar water heaters.

More Families Coping With Hunger

One in seven Americans are coping with hunger, according to a new report by the Department of Agriculture. The San Diego Food Bank has doubled its emergency food program since June 2008 to serve 75,594 local families. The editors discuss this new trend.