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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.
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Aging in San Diego
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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.
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When Immunity Fails: The Whooping Cough Epidemic
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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 half-hour television documentary airs Thursday, December 16 at 9:30 p.m.
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The Marijuana State
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California could be the first state in the nation to legalize marijuana if Proposition 19 passes this November. The initiative would make recreational use of marijuana legal and allow cities and counties to tax and regulate the sale of the drug. "The Marijuana State" airs Oct. 19 at 9 p.m. on KPBS Television.
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Crossing the Line: Border Stories
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On the heals of Arizona's controversial new immigration law, we take a closer look at illegal immigration. We explore 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 -- it's unauthorized migrant labor pool. The program airs Monday at 10 p.m. on KPBS Television.
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Who's Supervising San Diego?
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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 Wednesday, June 2 at 8 p.m. on KPBS Television.
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The Legacy Of Prop. 13
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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.
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Life In Prison: The Cost Of Punishment
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This Project Envision documentary explores the cost of California’s "tough on crime" legislation. Hosted by Joanne Faryon, the 30-minute video gives you an inside look into three state prisons, including the California Medical Facility. CMF houses the oldest and sickest inmates in the state. "Life In Prison" aired on January 25, 2010, on KPBS Television.
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Food: A Project Envision Documentary
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"Food" is a 30-minute documentary that follows your dinner from the plate to the field, farm and ocean. The investigation reveals some surprising facts about the modern food chain. You may be surprised how far your oranges have traveled, what's in your farmed salmon, and why your chicken breasts are so large these days.
