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San Diego Is Home To America's Finest Craft Beers

San Diego Is Home To America's Finest Craft Beers

Why is San Diego considered one of the top beer cities in the world? We speak to Greg Koch, from Stone Brewing Company, and Pizza Port's Jeff Bagby.

Tracing Your Food Back To Its Source

We talk to a team of KPBS journalists about the work they've done over the last six weeks, research and reporting on the food we eat. Some of what they've ...

Comparing Farmed-Raised Fish To Wild-Caught

Eating fish is an often-heard recommendation for a healthy diet. You've probably heard that fish, especially salmon, is rich in omega-3's an essential fatty acid. Are all fish created equal? ...

Marines Can Get Help Through Tough Times

Nov. 19, 2009
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What assistance does the Marine Corps offer to deploying and returning Marines and their families with issues such as PTSD, domestic violence, anger management and financial stress?

"The Seafarer" Is Not Your Typical Holiday Cheer

Nov. 19, 2009
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San Diego Repertory Theatre brings an Irish comic-drama to the stage this holiday season. After making its Broadway debut in 2007, "The Seafarer" was nominated for numerous awards and garnered much acclaim for the young Irish playwright, Conor McPherson. We'll talk to the creative team behind the new production at the Rep, including artistic director Sam Woodhouse, who plays The Devil in "The Seafarer," and director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg.

Weekend Preview: The xx, Black Mamba, La Ballena de Jonas, and "New Moon."

Nov. 19, 2009
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This weekend we explore what's happening south of the border, as well as some great music right here in San Diego. And, of course, we'll talk about the pop culture moment that is "New Moon."

Number Of Families Living In Poverty, Hunger Rising In San Diego County

Nov. 19, 2009
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The number of people living in poverty in San Diego County is growing at a rate that's seven times faster than the national average. Hundreds of thousands of San Diego families are forced to decide between putting food on the table and paying rent or buying medicine for their children each month. We discuss what those in need can do to get social services and food.

Why All The Vampires?

Nov. 18, 2009
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This Friday marks the start of a new surge in the popularity of vampires. The latest movie installment of the "Twilight" series, based on Stephanie Meyer's popular books, opens in area theaters. "New Moon" now joins "True Blood," "Vampire Diaries," and "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant" in feeding our seemingly endless fascination with vampires. We want to know why all the fuss about vampires.

Negotiating For Clean Water Along the Border

Nov. 18, 2009
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The U.S. and Mexico continue to struggle over border issues like national security and pollution runoff. We discuss how interests on both sides of the border are working toward solving these problems.

What's In The New Downtown Library Design?

Nov. 18, 2009
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The architect-designer of the new downtown central library explains what elements are included in the design: the tech center, the high-school, the city offices, the solar collectors.

Ronald McDonald House Helps Families With Sick Children

Nov. 17, 2009
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The Ronald McDonald House is a haven for families who have seriously ill children. We take a look at how this building is helping the community.

Local Resident Discusses 20th Anniversary Of Velvet Revolution

Nov. 17, 2009
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November marks the 20th anniversary of the "Velvet Revolution" in Czechoslovakia, which led to the downfall of Communism. We speak with a local resident about her life during this time.

Real Estate Broker Discusses Local Market, Impact Of Foreclosures

Nov. 17, 2009
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What's going to happen to local real estate prices in 2010? We discuss the latest on the local real estate market with broker Matt Battiata, and talk about the wave of foreclosures that's expected to happen next year.

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Uncommon Baby Names a Growing Trend Throughout America

What's up will all these celebrities giving their babies unusual names like Apple, Shiloh, or Bronx Mowgli? Well, it's not just a celebrity fad. We speak to psychology professor Jean Twenge about her research into the growing trend of uncommon baby names in America.

Pros and Cons of Robotic Warfare

Pros and Cons of Robotic Warfare

As part of our monthly series on ethics and technology, we'll look at whether robotic warfare makes the world a better place.

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California To Withhold Larger Portion Of Paychecks

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

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

New Relocation Assistance Program For Homeowners

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.

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.

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