San Diego Week

Medical Device Companies Fight Health Care Reform Tax

Nov. 16, 2009: By Tom Fudge

Congress wants to help pay for health care reform with a tax on medical device companies. The idea is not popular with industry members in California.

Retired Veterans Share Meaning of Holiday

Nov. 13, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Joanne Faryon, Natalie Walsh

After celebrating Veteran's Day, KPBS interviewed some local veterans about what the holiday means to them. The editor's discuss problems with getting services for veterans.

Senate To Vote On Health Care Reform Bill

Nov. 13, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Joanne Faryon, Natalie Walsh

KPBS examines what the historic health care reform bill may mean for local San Diegans.

Beef, Fish, Chicken And Fruits: KPBS Investigates Your Food

Nov. 13, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Joanne Faryon, Natalie Walsh

KPBS Envision Host Joanne Faryon highlights some of the key issues discovered during the two-month investigation into food.

San Diego Chargers Searching For New Stadium

Nov. 13, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Joanne Faryon, Natalie Walsh

Voice of San Diego reporter Liam Dillon explains the situation with the San Diego Chargers and a new possible downtown site.

How Are Local Veterans Faring After The War?

Nov. 13, 2009: By Megan Burke, Alan Ray

For thousands of military veterans returning to San Diego, a new journey is beginning -- often without a safety net. Are U.S. service men and women getting the mental health care they need to return to civilian life? How much responsibility should the U.S. military have to provide ongoing support to its veterans?

California To Withold Larger Portion Of Paychecks

Nov. 9, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner, Natalie Walsh

California lawmakers recently approved a 10 percent increase to state taxpayers' witholdings.

New Relocation Assistance Program For Homeowners

Nov. 9, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner, Natalie Walsh

Home foreclosures at an all time high, but a new relocation assistance program allows banks to give money to tenants who leave quickly and quietly. KPBS Reporter Sharon Heilbrunn explains the program.

Health Care Bills Debated

Nov. 9, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner, Natalie Walsh

The House and the Senate's health care bills are still being debated in Washington. Both plans have a public option and a vote is expected later this week. The editors discuss.

San Diegans Buy Imported Oranges

Nov. 9, 2009: By Gloria Penner, Amita Sharma

Even though local farmers produce tons of oranges a year, San Diego residents prefer oranges shipped from other parts of the world.

SDGE Proposes Rate Change

Nov. 9, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner, Natalie Walsh

SDG&E wants to increase rates for customers that use less energy and decrease the rates for those who use the most energy. San Diego Union-Tribune staff writer Onell Soto explains the plan.

House Hands Health Care Challenge Off To Senate

Nov. 9, 2009: By Liz Halloran

Democrats have little time to savor the narrow passage of their historic heath care overhaul in the House of Representatives as attention turns to the deeply divided U.S. Senate. Majority Leader Harry Reid's challenge is to corral enough votes to bring a companion bill to the floor of his chamber before a White House-imposed Christmas deadline.

San Diegans Prefer Imported Oranges

Nov. 6, 2009: By Gloria Penner, Amita Sharma

Even though local farmers produce tons of oranges a year, San Diego residents prefer oranges shipped from other parts of the world.

State of Calif. Starts Taking More From Your Paycheck

Nov. 6, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

Most workers in California will see a decrease in their next paycheck. The state will add 10 percent to what it already takes from taxpayers in an effort to balance the budget. How will the additional state tax withholdings affect California workers? And, what does this story tell us about the state budget prospects for next year?

SDG&E Wants To Charge More For Using Less

Nov. 6, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

San Diego Gas & Electric wants to charge residents who use the least amount of electricity more than those residents who use the most. SDG&E says the proposed rate change will allow the utility to bill customers for the real cost of electricity. How will the rate change affect your utility bills?