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Thousands of people are expected to gather at Pacific Beach, and other San Diego beaches for 4th of July festivities. Photo: Sandy Huffaker / Getty Images

Large Crowds Expected at Area Beaches

July 2, 2009
By Katie Orr

More than a million people are expected to converge on San Diego’s beaches and bays this holiday weekend. It’s the most popular beach weekend for the city and both the police department and environmental groups are getting ready.

11-Year-Old Boy Steps into Tijuana's Bullfight Ring

July 3, 2009
By Amy Isackson

An 11-year-old boy will be featured at Tijuana's Sunday afternoon bullfight. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson reached Michelito Lagravere and his father at their home in southern Mexico's Yucatan and spoke with them about how Michelito got his start.

Tunnel Update: Light in Tunnel but Agents See Couch Cushion at End

July 2, 2009
By Amy Isackson

US federal agents say the cross border tunnel they unearthed earlier this week was on its way to being a sophisticated passageway. Though, they say it would have been a tight squeeze.

Sanders Says State Budget Mess Could Hurt S.D.

July 2, 2009
By Katie Orr
Sanders Says State Budget Mess Could Hurt S.D. Tease photo

The city of San Diego doesn’t have to worry about IOU’s. But Mayor Jerry Sanders says the state’s budget mess threatens to undo a lot of the financial improvements San Diego’s made. He says the situation in Sacramento is especially frustrating because San Diego has spent the past three years working hard to fix its financial problems.

July 4th is the Most Dangerous Holiday for Drivers

July 2, 2009
By Kenny Goldberg

Law enforcement agencies will be doing a full-court press in San Diego County this weekend to arrest drunk drivers. The Fourth of July typically has more drunk driving crashes than any other holiday.

Boil Water Order in Effect in Eastern Escondido

July 2, 2009
By City News Service

Residents in eastern Escondido are urged to boil all tap water before drinking or cooking with it until further notice. The city of Escondido Municipal Water Department issued a boil tap water advisory on Wednesday, stating that several recent test samples have revealed the presence of coliform bacteria.

Schwarzenegger Issues Budget State of Emergency

July 2, 2009
By Marianne Russ - California Capitol Network

Governor Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency Wednesday because of California's massive budget mess. He's also adding a third furlough day for state workers. Meantime, the State Controller is expected to start issuing IOUs today.

CFO: SD County Won't See Immediate Effect of IOUs

July 2, 2009
By Erik Anderson

San Diego County's chief financial officer says IOUs from the state of California won't hurt immediately. CFO Don Steuer says health and human service programs are facing immediate cuts, but he says the county was ready. He says local officials set aside extra money as they realized the state's money problems were getting worse.

Local Iranian-Americans Speak Out About the Unrest in Iran

July 2, 2009
By Maureen Cavanaugh, Sharon Heilbrunn

How have San Diegans reacted to the political unrest in Iran, which has led to public killings and violence? We speak to Iranian-Americans living in San Diego to get their perspective on the situation.

Unemployment Up To 9.5 Percent, A 26-Year High

July 2, 2009
By Associated Press
Unemployment Up To 9.5 Percent, A 26-Year High Tease photo

Employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June, driving the unemployment rate up to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent, suggesting that the economy's road to recovery will be bumpy. A separate report showed that new jobless claims dropped to 614,000 last week, while continuing claims fell unexpectedly.

You Can Reduce the Cancer Threat from Grilled Meat

July 2, 2009
By Tom Fudge

Grilling meat can give you cancer. But if the July 4th ritual is something you can't resist, a San Diego researcher says there are ways to make it safer.

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Enforcing Water Restrictions

KPBS reporter Katie Orr tells San Diego Week host Joanne Faryon about San Diego

KPBS reporter Katie Orr tells San Diego Week host Joanne Faryon about San Diego "water cops."

San Diego Speaks: Deporting Illegal Immigrants from California Prisons

KPBS reporter Sharon Heilbrunn asks San Diegans if they agree with Governor Schwarzenegger's proposal to deport undocumented immigrants from state prisons.

KPBS reporter Sharon Heilbrunn asks San Diegans if they agree with Governor Schwarzenegger's proposal to deport undocumented immigrants from state prisons.

Amid Pay Cuts, SEDC Gives 25 Percent Raise to Interim Chief Administrator

Editors discuss raises for some employees at San Diego city agencies while the majority of city employees took a six percent rollback in an effort to close a budget gap.

Editors discuss raises for some employees at San Diego city agencies while the majority of city employees took a six percent rollback in an effort to close a budget gap.

San Diego City Council Against "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy

Local editors discuss San Diego City Council's decision to support a national bill that would repeal the military's policy on openly gay and lesbian service personnel.

Local editors discuss San Diego City Council's decision to support a national bill that would repeal the military's policy on openly gay and lesbian service personnel.

San Diego Schools to Invest $20 Million in Downtown Library

Reporter Ana Tintacolis tells host Joanne Faryon about the San Diego Unified School Board's decision to commit millions to a charter high school in a proposed downtown library.

Reporter Ana Tintacolis tells host Joanne Faryon about the San Diego Unified School Board's decision to commit millions to a charter high school in a proposed downtown library.