KPBS News Headlines http://www.kpbs.org/news/news_headlines KPBS: Local News en-us KPBS.org 60 College Drug Use Down Sharply Nationwide http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11646 Long-term research shows drug use is actually down among young people nationwide. The topic is back in the spotlight after this week bust at San Diego State University. KPBS Reporter Andrew Phelps has more. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:34:04 PDT http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11646 Governor Wants Tax Incentives For Film Industry http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11645 Ed Joyce Fri, 09 May 2008 14:21:36 PDT http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11645 California Preparing for Busy Wildfire Season http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11644 Ed Joyce Fri, 09 May 2008 11:47:18 PDT http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11644 State Senator Jeff Denham Discusses Recall Campaign http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11643 Republican State Senator Jeff Denham says it's a big weight off his shoulders that the Senate Democratic Leader is dropping the campaign to recall him from office. Jenny O'Mara Fri, 09 May 2008 08:08:13 PDT http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11643 State Republicans Seek to Streamline Government http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11642 As state lawmakers head into budget season, Republicans are pushing a few ideas they say will streamline government processes. Jenny O'Mara Fri, 09 May 2008 07:55:29 PDT http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11642 State's Prison Expansion Plan Faces Another Lawsuit http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11640 The state's plan to expand prisons is facing another lawsuit. The group called "Californians United for a Responsible Budget" is challenging the state's authority to finance prison projects using "lease revenue bonds". Those do not have to be approved by voters. Jenny O'Mara Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 PDT http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11640 Efforts to Recall State Senator Denham Halted http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11641 Republican State Senator Jeff Denham says it's a big weight off his shoulders that the Senate Democratic Leader is dropping the campaign to recall him from office. Senate President Pro-Tem Don Perata made the announcement Wednesday that he was backing off to encourage goodwill during the upcoming budget talks. Denham says the recall has been a distraction. Jenny O'Mara Thu, 08 May 2008 16:30:52 PDT http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11641 Number of SDSU Student Arrests Under Scrutiny http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11638 The number of arrests made in connection with a drug sting at San Diego State University is now under some scrutiny. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has the story. Ana Tintocalis Thu, 08 May 2008 15:18:36 PDT http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11638 Group Says Solar Power Could Meet U.S. Energy Needs http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11637 An environmental group says California could generate enough energy from solar power plants to meet current electricity needs. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details. Ed Joyce Thu, 08 May 2008 15:08:09 PDT http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11637 Officials Reconsidering Policy that Bans Aerial Firefighting at Night http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11636 Officials at the California agency that coordinates fire projection in San Diego's back country are reconsidering their long standing policy that bans aerial fire fighting at night. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more. Alison St John Thu, 08 May 2008 14:54:39 PDT http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=11636