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.
Assessing Rebuilding Progress, Future Fire Preparedness
- Oct. 30, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Is San Diego County better prepared for a wildfire than it was in 2007? We discuss local changes in fire preparedness, and the struggles that fire victims are still dealing with. Plus, what else can our community do to enhance fire protection?
City Eases Water Policies, State Discusses More Conservation
- Oct. 30, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Mayor Jerry Sanders announced this week that the city will modify its water conservation plan for the winter. San Diego residents have conserved more than the city expected, and will not be asked to reduce watering to one day a week. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are discussing ways to improve California's water delivery system, and to prevent the state from going dry.
Camp Pendleton Marines Preparing For Troop Increase in Afghanistan
- Oct. 23, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
President Barack Obama hasn't made a decision about whether to increase the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. While the debate continues in Washington, local Marines are preparing for additional deployments to the country. How will the upcoming runoff election in Afghanistan impact the president's decision to send more troops? And, how is the U.S. mission in Afghanistan different from the war in Iraq?
Local Fishermen Worried About Marine Life Protection Plan
- Oct. 23, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
A plan to redesign protected areas and improve conservation along California's coastline has caused a lot of concern within the local commercial fishing industry. Regardless of which marine areas become protected, local fishing profits are predicted to drop by more than 30 percent. We discuss the compelling arguments on both sides of the debate.
City Attorney Says No Need For Competition In Outsourcing Plan
- Oct. 23, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
San Diego's debate over a program to outsource city services took an interesting turn last week. City Attorney Jan Goldsmith issued a legal opinion where he essentially said the city can outsource services without giving current city departments an opportunity to compete for those jobs. What impact will Goldsmith's recent opinion have on the program that was commonly referred to as "managed competition"?
Calif. Governor Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill
- Oct. 16, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed bills recognizing some out-of-state same-sex marriages, and establishing a Harvey Milk Day in the state. What motivated the governor to sign the gay rights legislation? And, will President Barack Obama soon overturn the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy?
Housing Prices Stay Flat, But Commercial Sector Struggling
- Oct. 16, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Local housing prices remained flat in September. Some analyst say the worst is behind us, while others predict more tough times ahead. How will the nation's unemployment rate affect the housing market over the next year? And, what's causing the commercial real estate market to struggle?
Public Health Officials Recommend Swine Flu Vaccine
- Oct. 16, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
San Diego County public health officials say the best way to prevent against getting infected with the H1N1 influenza virus is to get vaccinated. County officials made that announcement on Wednesday, following the news that a 5-year-old girl from Otay Mesa died from swine flu last week.
Enforcing Medical Marijuana Laws
- Oct. 9, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The San Diego City Council appointed an 11-member task force to develop regulations for local medical marijuana dispensaries. What kind of regulations need to be implemented to ensure that local medical marijuana laws are enforces properly?
City Of San Diego Facing $179 Million Deficit
- Oct. 9, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The City of San Diego is facing a $179 million budget deficit, and Mayor Jerry Sanders says "everything is on the table" when it comes to cuts to reduce the debt. What programs or services are likely to be cut?
