ListenEditors Roundtable
Gloria Penner hosts the Editors Roundtable on Fridays at 9 a.m. Join us for a lively discussion on the week's news featuring opinions from local editors. You can join the conversation live by calling (888) 895 - KPBS.
S.D. Faces Record Deficit, Council Slow To Respond
- Nov. 20, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The City of San Diego will face a record budget deficit next year. The projected deficit, currently estimated to be over $179 million, will force the mayor and city council to make some of their toughest decisions since taking office. How will next June's primary election impact when and where the budget cuts are made?
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?
Voters May Decide Whether To Impose Term Limits On S.D. County Supervisors
- Nov. 13, 2009
- By Alan Ray
Next June San Diego voters may get to decide whether to impose term limits on our County Supervisors. The Service Employees International Union gathered the necessary signatures to put a measure on the June 2010 ballot. They say that County Supervisors are out of touch with the citizenry. Is this a matter of a strong local union flexing its muscle?
How Are Local Veterans Faring After The War?
- Nov. 13, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Alan Ray
For thousands of military veterans returning to San Diego, a new journey is beginning -- often without a safety net. Are U.S. service men and women getting the mental health care they need to return to civilian life? How much responsibility should the U.S. military have to provide ongoing support to its veterans?
Health Care Reform, Who's Covered?
- Nov. 13, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Alan Ray
Health care reform is one step closer to a senate vote. How would the bill impact San Diego's uninsured? This week on the Editors Roundtable, can real change be achieved while cutting healthcare spending, and how much will change before the final vote?
House And Senate Release Health Care Bills
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The House and Senate Democrats have released health care reform bills recently. Although, the bills are very similar, finding agreement on a few of the key differences could take awhile. What are the key elements of the House and Senate bills? And, what are the main areas of disagreement between the plans?
State of Calif. Starts Taking More From Your Paycheck
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Most workers in California will see a decrease in their next paycheck. The state will add 10 percent to what it already takes from taxpayers in an effort to balance the budget. How will the additional state tax withholdings affect California workers? And, what does this story tell us about the state budget prospects for next year?
SDG&E Wants To Charge More For Using Less
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
San Diego Gas & Electric wants to charge residents who use the least amount of electricity more than those residents who use the most. SDG&E says the proposed rate change will allow the utility to bill customers for the real cost of electricity. How will the rate change affect your utility bills?
Playing Politics With Downtown Library
- Oct. 30, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Should San Diego officials be focused on rebuilding the downtown library when the city is facing a $200 million budget deficit? The editors give you the pros and cons of rebuilding the aging main library, and talk about the battle among city councilmembers over the plan.
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