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Number Of Families Living In Poverty, Hunger Rising In San Diego County
- Nov. 19, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh
The number of people living in poverty in San Diego County is growing at a rate that's seven times faster than the national average. Hundreds of thousands of San Diego families are forced to decide between putting food on the table and paying rent or buying medicine for their children each month. We discuss what those in need can do to get social services and food.
How To Cope With Stress
- Nov. 9, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Natalie Walsh
The actual motive behind the shooting rampage at Ft. Hood last week is still unclear. Unless the prime suspect recovers and decides to tell us his reasons, we may never know. After the shooting, the airwaves were filled with experts talking about stress.
Tijuana's Blue Tarp School Captures The Imagination
- Nov. 3, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Natalie Walsh
We'll hear the true story behind the children's book and musical "Armando and the Blue Tarp School," based on events in Tijuana.
How The Deaf Community Is Dealing With Cochlear Implants
- Nov. 3, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Natalie Walsh
If you were deaf and had the opportunity to hear, would you choose it? We'll explore the tension in the Deaf community over the ethics of implanting deaf children with a Cochlear implant.
The Day Of The Dead Finds New Life In The USA
- Nov. 2, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh
What started centuries ago as a tradition among indigenous people in Southern Mexico has now become the the largest Latino celebration in the USA. We'll explore how El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, rose from obscurity to popularity in both this country and in modern Mexico.
San Diego Writer Talks About Being A Surrogate Mom
- Oct. 27, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh
Pamela MacPhee, a mother of three, was a surrogate mom for a family member whose wife suffered from cancer-related infertility. She describes her experience in a new book, "Delivering Hope."
Study Says Generation Gap Is The Widest Since The 1960s
- Oct. 26, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Josette Herdell
A Pew poll takes a look at what it calls the widest generation gap among Americans since the 1960s. We speak with a local psychology professor about the findings of the study and how generations are changing over time.
Local Illustrator Captures Jackie Robinson's Legacy
- Oct. 26, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Natalie Walsh
Local illustrator Kadir Nelson captures legendary baseball great Jackie Robinson in the new children's book "Testing the Ice: A True Story of Jackie Robinson."
S.D. Schools To House H1N1 School Clinics
- Oct. 26, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
San Diego County's Health and Human Services Agency wants to set up H1N1 clinics at San Diego public schools in order to quickly vaccinate large numbers of children.
Poetry About The Wit And Wisdom Of Old Age
- Oct. 20, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh
Former SDSU business professor Natasha Josefowitz is out with her 17-th book of light verse. Professor Josefowitz, now over 80 years old, shares her humor and wisdom about growing older.
