Local News

 New Hospital Offers Unique Experience

San Diego's newest and most modern hospital is being unveiled to the public this week. The new Sharp Memorial Hospital features private patient rooms with amenities usually found in higher-priced hotels. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

As the war in Gaza rages on, San Diego area lawmakers sound off about what the U.S. role should be in bringing peace to the region. Tanya Snyder reports.

The nationwide switch to digital TV is about six weeks away. San Diego officials want residents to be aware of the safety implications if they’re not ready for the change. KPBS reporter Katie Orr explains.

 No Term Limits for San Diego County Supervisors

Three of San Diego County’s five member Board of Supervisors were sworn in again today. There are no term limits for County Supervisors, and all of them have been on the board for more than 12 years. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

 Big Plans To Restore San Diego Bay

Two federal agencies have given the Port of San Diego $2 million in grants for wetlands restoration projects in San Diego Bay. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

Supporters of California's voter approved ban on same sex marriages are blasting the state's attorney general for his decision to challenge Proposition Eight. KPBS Reporter Erik Anderson has details.

 News Session, Same Story for State Lawmakers

California lawmakers returned to the state Capitol for the new session...without a budget. We're joined on Morning Edition by independent Sacramento political consultant Leo McElroy.

 State Republicans Hope to Return to Negotiating Table

Lawmakers returned to the state Capitol for their new session. Overshadowing everything is California's budget crisis.

 SIDS: A Parent's Worst Nightmare

It's every parent's worst nightmare. All of a sudden, their seemingly healthy baby dies.Sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, claimed 31 babies in San Diego County in 2007.It's the leading cause of death for children under one year of age. The exact cause of SIDS remains a mystery.KPBS Health Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

 San Diego Appoints Citizen Watchdogs

The city of San Diego now has three citizen watchdogs who will sit on a new audit committee to keep an eye on the city’s finances. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

 Taskforce To Pick San Diego Schools For Possible Closure

The San Diego Unified School District is grappling with the possibility of closing ten small elementary schools for next year. Supporters of the proposed schools are beginning to rally their troops. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

San Diego County took in well over 2,000 Iraqi refugees in the last fiscal year, a record intake for an area that has become a haven for war-weary Iraqis.

 San Diego Hotels Face Bad Economy

The current financial crisis has left many San Diego hotel rooms vacant.

 Two More College Campuses Go Smoke-Free

The new year brings two new smoke-free college campuses in San Diego County. Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges will no longer allow smoking anywhere on school grounds. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

 Police Sue to get Paid for Putting on Their Uniforms

Trial proceedings open today for San Diego police who are suing the city to get paid for the time it takes to “don” and “doff,” - in other words, put on and take off - their uniforms.

A San Diego County canyon, used in the past by cattle rustlers and more recently by illegal immigrants as a border crossing between Mexico and the United States, is slated to be wiped off the map.

 New Laws Take Effect in California

The new year means a number of new laws in California. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg gives us an update.

 Activists Raise Money for Nature Center

Community activists in the South Bay say they've raised enough money to keep the Chula Vista Nature Center open for six more months. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

 Governor Releases Budget Proposal Early

Governor Schwarzenegger's Administration has released a budget proposal that includes billions in cuts and tax hikes. The Governor was expected to release the plan himself next week, but instead his Finance Director rolled it out Wednesday.

 State Hasn't Done Background Checks on Hundreds of Thousands of Healthcare Professionals

State officials estimate more than 300-thousand licensed healthcare workers in California haven't had criminal background checks. The Department of Consumer Affairs has asked all health boards under its supervision to update their lists. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.