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60 S.D. Businesses Inspected For Illegal Hiring

Nov. 20, 2009
By Amy Isackson

Federal officials will inspect the hiring records of 60 employers in San Diego to see if they employ illegal immigrants. It is part of a nationwide inspection of 1,000 businesses.

First School Town Hall Meeting Filled With Frustration

Nov. 20, 2009
By Ana Tintocalis
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Concerned parents in the San Diego Unified School District expressed their frustration, anger and hope yesterday for the coming school year. They were at the first of five town hall meetings on impending budget cuts. The forums set a precedent for a district that’s facing a dire financial situation next year:

S.D. County Attempts To Balance Sustainable Planning With Proterty Rights

Nov. 19, 2009
By Alison St John

San Diego County’s Planning Commission is working to reach a compromise on where to allow growth in the unincorporated areas.

Group Says Smart Growth Could Benefit California's Economy

Nov. 19, 2009
By Ed Joyce

A new study says Californians could save billions of dollars and cut greenhouse gas emissions by working closer to home. The study looked at San Diego and three other areas.

H1N1 May Have Lead To SIDS In Death of Infant

Nov. 19, 2009
By Tom Fudge

Swine flu may have caused a 4-month-old girl to die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SIDS, though her autopsy is not yet complete.

Thousands Allegedly Smuggled Through Border Fence Holes

Nov. 19, 2009
By Amy Isackson

U.S. federal officials say they've broken up a ring that allegedly smuggled thousands of people across the U.S.-Mexico border to San Diego County during the last few years. The group allegedly cut holes in the border fence.

UC Regents Approve 32 Percent Student Fee Increase

Nov. 19, 2009
By Associated Press

As hundreds of students demonstrated outside, University of California leaders on Thursday voted to approve a 32 percent hike in undergraduate fees, arguing the increase is crucial because of the state's budget crisis.

California Community College Enrollment Jumps 3%

Nov. 19, 2009
By California Capitol Network

The California Community College system released its statewide fall enrollment totals Thursday. Chancellor Jack Scott says there’s some good news and some bad news.

SDSU Athletic Director Resigns

Nov. 19, 2009
By City News Service

San Diego State University's athletic director stepped down today amid an inquiry into his travel expense records, the school announced.

Police With Beanbag Guns At UCLA Fee Hike Protest

Nov. 19, 2009
By Michael Blood, AP
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Officers armed with beanbag guns stood by as hundreds of protesters chanted, marched and even took over a building Thursday on the UCLA campus, where University of California regents were scheduled to vote on a 32 percent student fee increase.

Video Highlights

Retired Veterans Share Meaning of Holiday

After celebrating Veteran's Day, KPBS interviewed some local veterans about what the holiday means to them. The editor's discuss problems with getting services for veterans.

After celebrating Veteran's Day, KPBS interviewed some local veterans about what the holiday means to them. The editor's discuss problems with getting services for veterans.

Senate To Vote On Health Care Reform Bill

KPBS examines what the historic health care reform bill may mean for local San Diegans.

KPBS examines what the historic health care reform bill may mean for local San Diegans.

Beef, Fish, Chicken and Fruits: KPBS Investigates Your Food

KPBS Envision Host Joanne Faryon highlights some of the key issues discovered during the two-month investigation into food.

KPBS Envision Host Joanne Faryon highlights some of the key issues discovered during the two-month investigation into food.

San Diego Chargers Searching For New Stadium

Voice of San Diego reporter Liam Dillon explains the situation with the San Diego Chargers and a new possible downtown site.

Voice of San Diego reporter Liam Dillon explains the situation with the San Diego Chargers and a new possible downtown site.

California To Withhold Larger Portion Of Paychecks

California lawmakers recently approved a 10 percent increase to state taxpayers' withholdings.

California lawmakers recently approved a 10 percent increase to state taxpayers' withholdings.