Is San Diego's Jobs Picture Dragging Down The Economy And Families?
- Sept. 3, 2010
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Heading into Labor Day, we bid an unofficial farewell to summer leisure and welcome the traditional beginning of the work cycle. In this stagnant economy, we'll continue to discuss job loss, an increased unemployment rate and, earning enough to make ends meet.
Calif. Prison Overcrowding Could Spill Over To County Jails
- Sept. 3, 2010
We'll look at the prospect of loading up San Diego County's jail population with prisoners from the state. Will the county have enough cells and money to take on that burden?
Tougher Sex Offender Laws Force Some Parolees Into Homelessness
- Sept. 3, 2010
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Homelessness awaits some sex offenders after release from prison. Jessica's law already imposes tougher restrictions and Chelsea's Law waits in the wings for the Governor Schwarzenegger's signature. We'll discuss the possible unintended consequences of stricter limits on paroled offenders.
Local Marines Facing Tough Fight In Afghanistan
- Aug. 27, 2010
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Tom Fudge
What are the biggest challenges facing Camp Pendleton-based Marines who are currently serving in Afghanistan? We discuss how the conflict in Afghanistan is different, and in some ways more challenging than the war in Iraq. Plus, we'll talk about what benchmarks need to be achieved before U.S. combat troops can withdraw from Afghanistan.
"No On D" Supporters File Lawsuits
- Aug. 27, 2010
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Tom Fudge
Opponents of Proposition D are hoping to prevent the sales tax/reform measure from appearing on the November ballot. We discuss why the "No on D" supporters are asking a judge to remove the ballot measure. We'll also talk about why advocates for Proposition D think it is crucial city voters pass the measure in November.
Hot Weather Tests Firefighting Resources
- Aug. 27, 2010
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Tom Fudge
Local firefighters have been busy all week as the record-high temperatures and dry vegetation have caused numerous brush fires around the county. We discuss the improvements that have been made since the 2007 wildfires, and how our firefighting resources have been impacted by state and local budget cuts.
Will New Approach To Helping SD Homeless Work?
- Aug. 20, 2010
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
United Way, the city and county of San Diego have teamed up on a new approach to the problem of homelessness that identifies the people on the streets who are most at risk, and gives them a safe place to live, with access to services but no rehab required. What costs are involved when people are left on the streets?
SDG&E Proposes Rate Changes, City Of SD And UCAN Protest
- Aug. 20, 2010
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The Utility Consumer Action Network and the City of San Diego have each submitted protests to SDG&E proposed rate changes. We'll discuss details of the plan and what's in it for consumers.
Calif. GOP Convention In San Diego
- Aug. 20, 2010
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The California Republican Convention revs up for the election. Convention workshops range from President Obama's foreign policy, to going after big labor, to reversing the health care legislation and San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio will lead a workshop on the pension tsunami. Do these signal what the fall campaigns will be about?
State Budget Delays Continue
- Aug. 13, 2010
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Have you heard this one before? The State of California doesn't have a budget in place for the current fiscal year. A La Mesa assemblyman has offered a proposal to help out the businesses and residents who are currently being paid with IOUs.
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