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San Diegans descended on city hall for an emotional public hearing to protest the closure of Libraries and Rec. Centers.

San Diego city attorney Mike Aguirre is pushing for bankruptcy to deal with the growing pension deficit. But the city’s pension fund administrator urges against panic. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

A National City-based environmental group is displeased with state plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Health Coalition will make its case in Sacramento today (Thursday). KPBS Environmental Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

 San Diego County Assumes Responsibility for More Fire Protection

As of today, San Diego County assumes responsibility for fire protection of hundreds of thousands of acres in San Diego’s back country. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

 Analyst Says He Saw Drop in Fuel Price Coming

In a brutal economic environment, gas prices may be the silver lining. Prices continue to drop as the price of oil plummets. We're joined on Morning Edition by Phil Flynn, a Senior Market Analyst at Alaron Trading in Chicago and a Fox Business News contributor.

 Another Sunrise Powerlink Alternative

There are now three alternative proposals for the Sunrise Powerlink project. The California Public Utilities Commission President Tuesday issued another choice for San Diego Gas and Electric Company's 150-mile electric transmission line project. KPBS Environmental Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

 Primary Frustration

A new nationwide survey of primary care doctors shows widespread dissatisfaction with the medical business. Nearly half of the physicians who responded said they would get out of medicine if they could. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.

 San Diego School Principals Under Review

Principals in the San Diego Unified School District will soon be getting a report card of their own. The San Diego school board has voted to revamp the way the district evaluates administrators. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

 San Diego Takes the Initiative on Water Reclamation

The city of San Diego will be the first city in the state to experiment with a kind of water reclamation called “indirect potable reuse.” KPBS reporter Alison St John explains.

 San Diego Council President Vote is Postponed

San Diego city council decided not to chose a new president until four newly elected members are seated next month. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Authorities say a bonfire built by a group of young adults is what sparked a massive wildfire in Santa Barbara.

 San Diego Home Prices Continue to Drop

The cost of a home in San Diego County plunged nearly 30 percent last month. Real Estate tracking firm Dataquick Information systems says it now costs just over $325,000 for the average home. That's down from $460,000 a year ago. Dataquick's Andrew LaPage says more than half of the sales in the six county Southern California region are foreclosed properties.

The California Public Utilities Commission has released an Alternate Proposed Decision by President Michael Peevey that approves San Diego Gas and Electric Company's construction of the 150-mile Sunrise Powerlink Transmission Project in order to meet renewable power goals.

The Border Patrol has installed razor-sharp, curled wire atop a fence on the Mexican border, saying it has contributed to a sharp drop in attacks on its agents by assailants hurling rocks, bottles and bricks.

 City of San Diego Floats the First "Potable Reuse" Project in California

The city of San Diego is the first city in California to embark on a method of water recycling called “potable reuse.” KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

 Governor Offers Jobs for Votes

New lawmakers are infiltrating Sacramento, but a special session looms. We're joined on Morning Edition by independent Sacramento political consultant Leo McElroy.

 State Needs Strategic Plan For Climate Change

A new report looks at how prepared California is for the predicted effects of climate change. Those effects range from sea level rise to droughts, heat waves and wildfires. KPBS Environmental Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

 California Falls Short on Tobacco Prevention

California has lost its status as one of the nation's leader in tobacco control. A new report says California ranks 31st in the nation in spending on smoking prevention. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story.

 School Leaders Forced To Reshuffle Budgets, Again

Colleges, universities and school districts in San Diego County are struggling to cut costs from their already dwindling budgets. That's because the Governor is calling for mid-year cuts to education funding. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has the details.

San Diego Unified school board member Sheila Jackson wants the district to stop hiring outside consultants. The trustee, who was reelected earlier this month, is working on a proposal that would freeze district expenditures when it comes to bringing independent experts into San Diego Unified.