San Diego Week

Benefits Of Solar Water Heaters

Feb. 5: San Diego Week; Environment

New rebates and tax credits are making it easier for San Diego residents to use solar energy to heat the water in their homes. KPBS reporter Sharon Heilbrunn discusses the benefits of solar water heaters.

History Of Downtown San Diego

Feb. 5: San Diego Week

How did downtown San Diego become what it is today? In her continuing series "San Diego's Evolving Downtown," KPBS Metro reporter Katie Orr looks at a variety of influences on the city's urban core.

County Services Questioned

Feb. 5: San Diego Week; Economy

There have been numerous local news reports in recent years documenting the low food stamp enrollment rate in San Diego County. We discuss why enrollment is so low in several of the county's social service programs, and who's to blame.

Strong Mayor System Debated

Feb. 5: San Diego Week

In June, San Diego voters will decide if they want the strong mayor system permanent and whether to add a ninth city council district. We discuss how the strong mayor system has worked for San Diego over the last five years.

How Has Downtown San Diego Changed Over The Past 30 Years?

Jan. 29: San Diego Week

KPBS Metro Reporter Katie Orr tells us about the history of downtown San Diego and what's in store.

State Energy Network And Sunrise Powerlink

Jan. 29: San Diego Week; Environment

We discuss how plans for the Sunrise Powerlink project are coordinated with other planned state energy projects by the California Independent System Operator.

Community Controversy Over Proposed Energy Projects

Jan. 29: San Diego Week; Environment

Should a wind farm be built in rural southeastern San Diego County? KPBS Environment Reporter Ed Joyce has the story.

Pension Board Trouble

Jan. 29: San Diego Week

The California Supreme Court dismissed conflict-of-interest charges against five former city pension board members. We discuss the court ruling and how this will impact San Diego.

Reducing Calif. Prison Population

Jan. 22: San Diego Week

What's the latest on efforts to reduce California's overcrowded prison system? KPBS Reporter Joanne Faryon updates us on the history behind the prison crisis, and the ideas that are being discussed to solve the problem.

S.D. Residents Using Recycling To Bolster Income

Jan. 22: San Diego Week; Economy

How are San Diegans using bottles and cans to bolster their wallets these days? KPBS Reporter Sharon Heilbrunn discusses some of the ways residents are using recycling to get a little extra cash.

Mayor Jerry Sanders Testifies in Prop. 8 Trial

Jan. 22: San Diego Week

Why did San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders testify in a federal trial examining the constitutionality of the California's same-sex marriage ban? We speak to a staff writer from the San Diego Union-Tribune who covered the story.

S.D. City Budget Gap Increases By $19 Million

Jan. 22: San Diego Week; Economy

Why is the City of San Diego now facing a $19 million budget a week after the mayor praised the council for passing a balanced budget in December? We speak to Scott Lewis, from voiceofsandiego.org, about what's causing the projected deficit to grow.