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Can We Be Civil, Please? Restoring Civility To Public Dialogue

Can We Be Civil, Please? Restoring Civility To Public Dialogue

From squabbling, name calling and attack ads in the presidential race to condescension and mockery at San Diego mayoral debates, it seems clear that politics is becoming less and less civil.

New NPR Chief Weighs In On Public Media's Future

NPR CEO Gary Knell

Are you happy with the direction NPR is going? If you have questions about funding or anything else, today is your day. NPR CEO Gary Knell joins us, and he's taking your calls.

San Diego Climatologist Identifies 14 Measures To Slow Global Warming

San Diego Climatologist Identifies 14 Measures To Slow Global Warming

It turns out CO2 emissions aren't the only kind of pollution causing climate change. We'll speak with a San Diego climatologist whose research is being used by NASA and the United Nations to determine what can be done now to slow the effects of global warming.

'Born, Not Raised' Explores The Links Between Development And Juvenile Crime

'Born, Not Raised' Explores The Links Between Development And Juvenile Crime

A celebrated San Diego photojournalist has a new book with the words, drawings and pictures of kids caught up in the juvenile-justice system. After spending 18 months with kids in San Diego juvenile-detention centers, Susan Lankford will join us to share her insights.

What Happens To Kids When A Parent Is Seriously Ill?

What Happens To Kids When A Parent Is Seriously Ill?

When a parent becomes seriously ill, is it best to keep the children in the dark or let them know what's going on? The authors of "How To Help Children Through a Parent's Serious Illness" talk about how to deal with the fear and sadness.

Key To Vitality May Be Found In Fruit Flies

Key To Vitality May Be Found In Fruit Flies

San Diego researchers find fruit fly intestines -- may reveal secret to vitality.

Roundtable: Schools & Police Board Are In Trouble, Michael Crowe Is Not

May 25, 2012, updated May 25, 2012
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One in five teachers likely to be laid off by San Diego Unified unless concessions -- or a miracle -- happen. The Citizens Review Board of Police Practices charged with questionable practices of its own. Michael Crowe found "factually innocent"of murder -- and he's not alone.

District 1 Race Could Shift Balance Of Power On SD City Council

May 24, 2012, updated May 24, 2012
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The four candidates for San Diego City Council District 1 are making that election one of the most competitive this year.

Weekend Preview: The Beach Boys, Mrs. Magician And A Strawberry Fest

May 24, 2012
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The long Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and there are many events happening this weekend to help you welcome warmer days.

The Fronteras Vote 2012 Election Special

May 23, 2012, updated May 23, 2012
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Missed the special broadcast? The entire two-hour program is now posted, along with ways to continue the discussion.

Denise Ducheny Is Running To Replace Bob Filner In District 51

May 22, 2012, updated May 22, 2012
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Denise Ducheny wants to represent the 51st District, southern San Diego County and all of Imperial County, in Congress. Her priorities include border wait times, immigration reform and veterans' issues and getting her opponent, State Senator Juan Vargas, to debate her.

District 7 Winner Could Determine SD City Council Majority

May 22, 2012, updated May 22, 2012
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The race for the San Diego City Council District 7 seat will put a brand new face on the council. We'll meet some of the candidates.

Candidates Square Off Over San Diego City Council District 9

May 21, 2012, updated May 21, 2012
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The two candidates for San Diego City Council's brand new district, District 9, said increasing funding for police presence and infrastructure will be among their top priorities if elected.

CineCucina: SDIFF Pairs Food And Film

May 21, 2012
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In May, the San Diego Italian Film Festival serves up CineCucina, two evenings of film all about food (and wine) and a party on the pier.

Roundtable: Water rates, Port Plans, SDUSD Insolvency, Outsourcing Fire Protection

May 18, 2012
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Plans are in the news this week: to raise county water rates nearly 10 percent, to make the Port a paying proposition, to declare SDUSD insolvent, and to outsource fire protection services.

Complications Persist For Plaza De Panama Project

May 17, 2012, updated May 17, 2012
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A letter to the city of San Diego from the National Park Service says the plan to remove cars from the center of Balboa Park could put the park's designation as a national historical landmark at risk. But supporters of the Plaza de Panama plan say the letter is nothing more than a scare tactic.

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