San Diego Week

More Families Coping With Hunger

Nov. 20, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner, Natalie Walsh

One in seven Americans are coping with hunger, according to a new report by the Department of Agriculture. The San Diego Food Bank has doubled its emergency food program since June 2008 to serve 75,594 local families. The editors discuss this new trend.

San Diego Faces Largest Budget Deficit In City History

Nov. 20, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner, Natalie Walsh

Next year, the city will face a $200 million shortfall forcing city officials to make difficult decisions about which programs to cut. The editors discuss.

Parks And Beaches Suffer From Budget Cuts

Nov. 20, 2009: By Sharon Heilbrunn

KPBS Reporter Sharon Heilbrunn explains how the recent state budget cuts impact Old Town and San Diego beaches.

San Diego Unified School District Holds First Town Hall Meeting

Nov. 20, 2009: By Gloria Penner, Ana Tintocalis

Addressing concerns about the massive budget cuts to the classrooms, SDUSD held its first town hall meeting. KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis describes how the meeting went and explains possible solutions.

San Diego County Struggles With Shrinking Backcountry

Nov. 20, 2009: By Gloria Penner, Alison St John

KPBS Senior Metro Reporter Alison St John explains the recent San Diego County Planning Commission hearings on future growth in rural areas.

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.