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How Hospitals Can Avoid Surgical Mistakes
Surgical errors, like operating on the wrong body part, or leaving sponges in patients, should never happen...but they do.
Prospero's Son: Local Author Writes Of Life, Books, Love And Theater
UC San Diego Arts and Humanities dean discusses his memoir "Prospero's Son," a story about his family, its secrets and finding resolution.
Is Climate Change Aiding Spread Of Infectious Diseases?
The Center For Ethics 2013 'Silent Spring' series focuses on global warming and its connection to infectious diseases.
San Diegans And Distracted Driving
Driving while talking on a hand-held cellphone is against the law in California, but according to a new survey from UC San Diego researchers, many San Diegans are still using their mobile devices. Adults driving with young children also report texting and talking on their hand-held phone while behind the ...
Words of Hate Transformed Into Art
Nearly 4,000 volumes of white supremacist propaganda has been transformed into art. The exhibit 'Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate', debuts in San Diego today sponsored by the local Anti-Defamation League as it marks its 100 year anniversary.
George Takei On 'Allegiance'
"Allegiance" is a musical making its world premiere this week at the Old Globe Theater. It focuses on the Japanese American internment and has Broadway aspirations. George Takei, probably best known to people as Sulu in the original "Star Trek" TV series, describes the play as his "legacy project."
Weekend Preview: Sunset Sessions, She's So Unusual Tour And 'Making Rumours'
This weekend's lineup of events is music-centric, featuring not one, but three live shows and a book signing that Fleetwood Mac fans will want to take note of.
Concerns Remain Over La Jolla Trolley Extension Project
The plan to connect La Jolla and University City to San Diego's Trolley System has been in the works for years and some community concerns remain.
From Garden To Plate: Summer Camp At Suzie's Farm
- June 5
- Midday Edition
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Many San Diego-area children are headed to summer camp during their break from studies. At Suzie's Farm, they'll be getting their hands dirty taking food from the garden to their plates.
How British Prime Minister David Cameron Inspired San Diego Craft Beer Debates
- June 5
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Debating the great issues of the day while drinking craft beer in San Diego. It's not just a dream anymore.
Forecast: If Vote Was Today, Immigration Reform Would Fail House
- May 21
- Midday Edition
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According to one academic, if voted upon today, the Senate’s comprehensive immigration reform bill would fail by 15 votes in the House. But this academic is using his data with the hope of changing the bill's fate.
ACLU Class Action Suit Alleges Threats, Coercion By Border Patrol
The ACLU announces a project dedicated to upholding civil rights at the border. The new Border Litigation Project will monitor border protection agencies. And, a new lawsuit accuses the Department of Homeland Security of violating the rights of people in detention.
Garrison Keillor Brings Lake Wobegon To San Diego
- June 4
- Midday Edition
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A Prairie Home Companion will be performed live this July at Humphrey's By The Bay.
Food Foraging Movement Taking Root In San Diego
- June 3
- Midday Edition
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A foodie movement in San Diego is moving from beyond locally-grown and into the wild.
StoryCorps In San Diego To Record Veteran's Stories
A visit to San Diego by StoryCorps kicks off today at the USS Midway Museum. The Military Voices Initiative will record the memories of veterans and their families.
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Discusses TMD, City Unions, Revised Budget & La Jolla Cove
Do you have a question for Mayor Bob Filner? He joins KPBS Midday Edition today at noon to discuss the Tourism Marketing District controversy, the five-year agreement with city unions, revised budget and cleaning up La Jolla cove.
