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Walking Can Be Hazardous In San Diego
- Feb. 8
- Health
Walking on San Diego streets could be hazardous to your health. Over the last two years, pedestrians have accounted for 20 percent of all traffic deaths in the area. That gives San Diego one of highest rates of pedestrian fatalities in the nation.
Mexico Arrests Two More Alleged Members Of Drug Cartel
- Feb. 8
- Border
A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration spokeswoman say that Manuel Garcia Simental and Raydel Lopez Uriarte, who allegedly operated in Tijuana, were detained by Mexican law enforcement in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Monday morning.
Two Alleged Members of Mexican Drug Gang Arrested
- Feb. 8
- Border
Mexican federal police say two drug gang leaders arrested Monday morning in La Paz were Teodoro Garcia Simental's successors. Before his arrest, Teodoro Garcia Simental, or "El Teo," headed a drug gang in Tijuana that sparked the most violent period in the city's history.
Saints Celebrate First NFL Title
- Feb. 8
As if Mardi Gras isn't enough, New Orleans now gets to celebrate its first N-F-L title. Joining us on Morning Edition LIVE FROM MIAMI is North County Times sports columnist Jay Paris.
150-Year-Old Oak Crushes Home In Ramona
- Feb. 8
- Environment
A 150-year-old oak tree has crushed a house in northern San Diego County. The 30-foot-tall tree began leaning against the porch of the Ramona home after the soil was saturated by heavy rains last month and the family -- a couple and their 7-year-old daughter -- moved to a hotel because of the danger.
Ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
- Feb. 8
- These Days
- Military
President Obama wants to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" law which bars homosexuals from serving openly in the military. We'll look at what it will take to change the law and the impact it will have on the military.
Saints, Brees Win Super Bowl
- Feb. 8
- These Days
What were the highlights from Super Bowl XLIV? And, what does the future hold for the Chargers, now that we know LT will not be back with the team next year? We speak to Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton about the end of the NFL season.
Performance-Enhancing Gene Therapy May Be Next For Cheating Athletes
- Feb. 8
- Health
A member of the World Anti-Doping Agency says gene therapy is the new frontier in the fight against performance-enhancing substances.
SDFD Chief Talks About Brownouts
- Feb. 8
If you live in the city of San Diego and have an emergency, it may take longer for a fire truck to reach you. The city has begun rolling brownouts of some fire stations.
Statewide Efforts To Pass School Parcel Tax Move Forward
- Feb. 8
- Education
Education advocates in California are moving forward with efforts to lower the threshold to pass a parcel tax for schools.
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History Of Downtown San Diego
How did downtown San Diego become what it is today? In her continuing series "San Diego's Evolving Downtown," KPBS Metro reporter Katie Orr looks at a variety of influences on the city's urban core.
County Services Questioned
There have been numerous local news reports in recent years documenting the low food stamp enrollment rate in San Diego County. We discuss why enrollment is so low in several of the county's social service programs, and who is to blame.
Strong Mayor System Debated
In June, San Diego voters will decide if they want the strong mayor system permanent and whether to add a ninth city council district. We discuss how the strong mayor system has worked for San Diego over the last five years.
S.D. Residents Using Recycling To Bolster Income
How are San Diegans using bottles and cans to bolster their wallets these days? KPBS Reporter Sharon Heilbrunn discusses some of the ways residents are using recycling to get a little extra cash.
Reducing Calif. Prison Population
What is the latest on efforts to reduce California's overcrowded prison system? KPBS Reporter Joanne Faryon updates us on the history behind the prison crisis, and the ideas that are being discussed to solve the problem.
Mayor Jerry Sanders Testifies in Prop. 8 Trial
Why did San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders testify in a federal trial examining the constitutionality of the California's same-sex marriage ban? We speak to a staff writer from the San Diego Union-Tribune who covered the story.
