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Two S.D. Teachers Named California's Best
- Nov. 5, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
Two San Diego County teachers are among California's best for 2010. They were picked yesterday to be California Teachers of the Year.
Jump in Jobless Rate Puts Spotlight On Obama
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Kevin Whitelaw, NPR
Economists had been predicting for months that the unemployment rate would soon cross the psychologically important 10 percent mark, but few expected it to happen quite so quickly.
Marijuana Task Force Makes Its Land-Use Recommendations
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Tom Fudge
Medical marijuana shops will be allowed to locate in any commercial zone in San Diego if the city follows the recommendations of its Medical Marijuana Task Force.
Local Man Killed In Ft. Hood Shooting
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Katie Orr
A local man killed in the Fort Hood shooting rampage just reenlisted in the Army last month. Army reservist John Gaffaney worked for San Diego County for 20 years. His most recent position was with the Adult Protection Services department.
Free Service That Helps Smokers Quit Reaches Milestone
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Kenny Goldberg
A free phone service designed to help Californians quit smoking has received its 500,000 call. The UCSD-based help line has been in operation since 1992.
Coast Guard Holds Memorial For SoCal Crash Victims
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Associated Press
A memorial service will be held for seven Coast Guard members who died last week when their airplane collided with a Marine helicopter off of San Diego.
San Diego High Schools Compete In Solar Cup
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
Two San Diego High School teams will compete in a solar-powered boat competition for the first time. The schools get started on the Solar Cup Saturday.
Confusion Remains Over IHSS Anti-Fraud Law
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Kelley Weiss, CCN
Some California lawmakers are still scratching their heads over new state anti-fraud rules for in-home care services for the elderly and disabled. And counties say the new law that went into effect this week is causing service delays. The stakeholders met Thursday to discuss the changes.
Orlando Office Building Gunman On The Loose
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Associated Press
Update: Officials say gunman has been apprehended after killing one, injuring five others at Orlando office building. Police are searching for a gunman who injured at least eight people at a downtown Orlando, Fla., office building.
House And Senate Release Health Care Bills
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The House and Senate Democrats have released health care reform bills recently. Although, the bills are very similar, finding agreement on a few of the key differences could take awhile. What are the key elements of the House and Senate bills? And, what are the main areas of disagreement between the plans?
State of Calif. Starts Taking More From Your Paycheck
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Most workers in California will see a decrease in their next paycheck. The state will add 10 percent to what it already takes from taxpayers in an effort to balance the budget. How will the additional state tax withholdings affect California workers? And, what does this story tell us about the state budget prospects for next year?
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From The Ashes: A Two-Year Anniversary of the 2007 Wildfires
Two years after the devastating 2007 wildfires, some homeowners have rebuilt while others haven't begun to reconstruct their homes. The editors discuss preparation and insurance for the next blaze.
San Diegans Conserve More Water Than Expected
Mayor Jerry Sanders announced earlier this week that he will not have to impose stricter water restrictions on the citizens of San Diego.
San Diego Unified School District Votes For On-Campus H1N1 Vaccines
KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis talks about how local school districts are coping with the widespread flu.
KPBS Investigates Fast-growing Cattle
KPBS Investigative Reporter Joanne Faryon traces your beef from the cattle ranches to the feed lots to your dinner plate.
Local Marines Prepare for Deployment
Though President Barack Obama has not yet decided whether or not to send more troops into Afghanistan, local marines at Camp Pendleton are readying themselves for deployment. The editors discuss.
