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Envision San Diego explores issues that affect those living and working in San Diego County. Hosted by Joanne Faryon, the Project Envision team sheds light on local concerns through extensive research and personal storytelling. You learn what's happening and why it’s happening. But we won't tell you what to think; we'll give you the facts and analysis that help you make informed choices.
KPBS Special Report: Aging In San Diego
At the beginning of 2011, the oldest members of the Baby Boomer generation turned 65. Twenty-six percent of the U.S. Population are baby boomers, meaning 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 each and every day for the next two decades. In this series, we'll explore what this means for the San Diego community: from working past retirement to living alone, from learning music to making difficult decisions about end of life care. We'll explore what it means to grow old right here, in San Diego.
10 Years Later: San Diego Remembers 9/11
KPBS News commemorates the ten year anniversary of 9/11 with a week of special coverage and in-depth reports. We look back at the worst terror attack on U.S. soil and how the events of 9/11 have shaped San Diego County over the past decade.
Changing Face Of America
America looks different than it did 10 years ago – it is more diverse, with a growing foreign-born population. In this documentary on the 2010 Census, we take a closer look at the demographic changes in the Southwest United States. We’ll take a trip along the Mexico-U.S. border and visit communities that are experiencing change; we’ll meet some of our country’s new immigrants; and learn more about why they came to America.
Building Expectations: Portrait Of Lincoln High School
KPBS explores whether a new, expensive school can affect the academic outcomes of students in this 30-minute documentary. Lincoln High School is the most expensive campus in the San Diego Unified School District, surrounded by the some of the poorest neighborhoods in southeast San Diego. Join host Joanne Faryon as she asks whether the new Lincoln is a beacon for academic achievement, or an expensive experiment with unrealistic expectations.
The Whooping Cough Epidemic
Thirty years ago, whooping cough had nearly disappeared. Today, it's back. The epidemic has already killed 10 babies and infected thousands of children this year in California. KPBS and the Watchdog Institute at SDSU are working together to look at who’s getting sick, facts about the vaccine, and how public health agencies have responded.
The Marijuana State
KPBS investigates Prop. 19, a ballot initiative that would make recreational use of marijuana legal and allow cities and counties to tax and regulate the sale of the drug. "The Marijuana State" will air Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 9 p.m. on KPBS Television.
Crossing The Line: Border Stories
Envision San Diego takes a closer look at illegal immigration, exploring why migrants take big risks to work in the U.S., what happens to the children of deported parents, and how this region benefits from -- and pays a price for -- its unauthorized migrant labor pool.
Who's Supervising San Diego?
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors controls a $5 billion budget and makes decisions affecting your health and safety. They oversee services that range from prosecuting criminals to feeding the poor. Learn about your supervisor’s priorities and how the group spends your money.
The Legacy Of Prop. 13
KPBS examines the legacy of Proposition 13 – the 1978 ballot initiative that limited property tax increases. It’s been 32 years since it passed, but Prop. 13 continues to affect our state economy. It changed how we pay for our schools, fire departments, police forces and libraries. KPBS explores whether Prop. 13 was the best thing that ever happened to home-owners, or whether it’s to blame for California’s fiscal crisis.
