San Diego Chargers Tie For First Place
The San Diego Chargers are on a roll. Joining us on Morning Edition is North County Times sports columnist Jay Paris.
Chargers Up Against An Undefeated Broncos Team Next Week
North County Times sports columnist Jay Paris discusses talks on Morning Edition about how the Chargers may fair up against the undefeated Denver Broncos next Monday night.
Chargers Fail To Catch Up To Steelers
Close but no cigar. The San Diego Chargers scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough as the Pittsburgh Steelers won 38-28 at Heinz Field last night.
GOP Announcing Candidates For 2010 Election
California Republicans are starting to announce their candidacies. We're joined on Morning Edition by non-partisan Sacramento Political Consultant Leo McElroy.
San Diego Chargers Gain Sweeping Victory Over Miami Dolphins
The San Diego Chargers got back on-track with their victory over the Miami Dolphins. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times Sports Columnist Jay Paris.
A Growing Population of San Diego Homeless: Female Veterans
There's an estimated 7,500 homeless people living on the streets in San Diego County. One out of four are veterans of the military. A growing number of those homeless veterans are women.
Many Homeless Veterans Are Women
There's an estimated 7,500 homeless people living on the streets in San Diego County. One out of four are veterans of the military. A growing number of those homeless veterans are women. Like many vets, one common problem is alcohol and drug abuse.
CA Passes Prison Reform
California has revealed a plan to reduce the state's inmate population. We're joined on Morning Edition by non-partisan Sacramento Political Consultant Leo McElroy.
Chargers Unable To Defeat Ravens
The San Diego Chargers were dealt a defeat in last night's game against the Ravens. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times Sports Columnist Jay Paris.
Governor To Issue Executive Order On Renewable Energy
California lawmakers are home after the legislative session ended last week, but they may be coming back to Sacramento sooner than anticipated. We're joined on Morning Edition by non-partisan Sacramento Political Consultant Leo McElroy.
Calif. Lawmakers Struggle to Take Action by Friday
California lawmakers are headed into the final stretch of the legislative session this week. State water supply and prison overcrowding remain unresolved.
Gas Prices Dropping Nationwide
Gas prices in San Diego County still hover around $3 a gallon. We're joined on Morning Edition by Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst at PFG Best Research in Chicago, and a Fox Business News contributor.
Fire Season Could Push State Budget to the Limit
Several wildfires continue to burn across California. We're joined on Morning Edition by non-partisan Sacramento political consultant Leo McElroy.
Chargers Fans May Have to Listen to Games on the Radio
Thousands of San Diego Charger fans packed Qualcomm Stadium this weekend. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times sports Columnist Jay Paris.
Padres' Pitcher Jake Peavy Traded to White Sox
Pitcher Trevor Hoffman returned to Petco Park this weekend, but he didn't get the last laugh against his former team. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times Sports Columnist Jay Paris.
Memorial Service for Slain Border Patrol Agent Takes Place Today
A large gathering of family and law enforcement are expected this morning in El Centro to pay tribute to a Border Patrol agent. Joining us on Morning Edition is Brad Jennings, Editor of the Imperial Valley Press.
Former Padre Inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame
Another San Diego Padre has been inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times Sports Columnist Jay Paris.
California Lawmakers Agree on Budget Deal
It looks like California legislative leaders and the Governor have agreed on a new budget. But as a wise man once said, "it ain't over 'til it's over." We're joined on Morning Edition by non-partisan Sacramento Political Consultant Leo McElroy.
Economy Draws More Homeless Vets to S.D. Event
The economic recession didn't stop volunteers from extending a helping hand to San Diego's homeless veterans at this year's annual Stand Down event.
Padres Pitcher Mat Latos Makes his Major League Debut
It was a weekend of old guys and young guys in the sports world. There were disappointments for both, but no surprises. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times Sports Columnist Jay Paris.
California Struggles for Budget Deal by Friday
There's optimism California's $26 billion dollar budget mess could be resolved this week and with good reason. We're joined on Morning Edition by non-partisan Sacramento Political Consultant Leo McElroy.
No-Hitter Marks New Low for Padres
The San Diego Padres blew out the San Francisco Giants yesterday, but it was what happened Friday that made the headlines. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times Sports Columnist Jay Paris.
Lower Credit Rating will Hurt State in the Future
California lawmakers met again Monday to discuss how to solve the state's $26 billion budget crisis. And again, we don't have a deal. We're joined on Morning Edition by non-partisan Sacramento Political Consultant Leo McElroy.
Padres Trade Hairston to Oakland
The San Diego Padres lost a weekend series against a division rival. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times Sports Columnist Jay Paris.
A New Fiscal Year Brings IOU Distribution
The California Senate has approved a Democratic budget-balancing plan, but it faces a certain veto from Governor Schwarzenegger. We're joined on Morning Edition by non-partisan Sacramento Political Consultant Leo McElroy.
Padres Win First Series in a Month
The San Diego Padres have won their first series in a month. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times Sports Columnist Jay Paris.
Water Conservation to be a Permanent Way of Life
The last time San Diego County could rely only on local supply for all its water needs was 1946. It will never happen again. San Diego's water future will certainly be drier than most of us are used to. KPBS reporter Alan Ray talked with Dennis Cushman, the Assistant General Manager of the San Diego County Water Authority.
Dropping Gas Prices Due to Increased Production and Lowered Demand
San Diego gas prices have dropped for the fourth consecutive day, but they had gone up everyday for the past month and a half. We're joined on Morning Edition by Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst at Alaron Trading in Chicago and a Fox Business News contributor.
Record Number of S.D. Homeowners will Pay Less in Property Taxes
A record number of San Diego homeowners will pay less property tax this year. KPBS Reporter Dwane Brown says its a bigger loss than the County Tax Collector anticipated.
Homeowners to Pay Less Property Tax
If there's a bright spot to the housing bubble, it's that many San Diego County homeowners will pay less in property taxes. Joining us on Morning Edition is David Butler, Tax Assessor for the County of San Diego.
Budget Deadline Comes and Goes with No Decision
The deadline to pass a new budget came and went on Monday. As expected, there isn't a deal. We're joined on Morning Edition by non-partisan Sacramento Political Consultant Leo McElroy.
LA Lakers Win NBA Championship
The Los Angeles Lakers are NBA world champions for the 15th time. We're joined on Morning Edition by North County Times sports columnist Jay Paris.
Good Economic News Drives Oil Prices Higher
We're joined on Morning Edition to discuss oil prices, fuel efficiency and more with Phil Flynn Senior Market Analyst at Alaron Trading in Chicago, and a Fox Business News contributor.
Nine Lawmakers Agree to Salary Cuts
California's $24 billion budget deficit is putting pressure on state lawmakers. We discuss this with Independent Sacramento Political Consultant Leo McElroy.
Padres Lose in the Longest Major League Game this Season
The Padres lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday in the longest major league game this season.
San Diego Job Market Awaits Those with New Skills
Unemployment in San Diego County stands at 9.1 percent, but a new report suggests there are jobs in San Diego for people willing to learn new skills.
Proposed Budget Cuts Dig Deeper into Education and Welfare Programs
Governor Schwarzenegger is expected to call lawmakers into a joint session on Tuesday to outline his latest cuts.
San Diego State Aztecs Lose NCAA Tournament
The San Diego State men's baseball team came up a little short this weekend and Sports Columnist Jay Paris joins us to discuss what happened at the NCAA tournament.
Lawmakers Say UC Legislature Needs Accountability
The University of California system is out of control because administrators are getting high salaries during the state's budget crisis, according to Democratic Senator Leland Yee.
Governor Proposes Additional Cuts
Governor Schwarzenegger is calling for new cuts instead of borrowing from Wall Street, as he'd originally proposed.
Budget Cuts Threaten San Diego Funding
Political Consultant Leo McElroy talks about how lawmakers will fill an expected 24-billion-dollar hole in the state budget.
Lawmakers Back at Square One with Budget Issues
California voters rejection of the ballot measures puts the budget crisis back into the hands of the governor and state lawmakers.
Rising Gas Prices Mark Spring Season
It's spring time. Besides the hot weather and blooming flowers, there's one other certainty: rising gas prices.
Film Director Focuses on State's Water Issues
A new documentary investigates California's water crisis. The director of the film joins us on Morning Edition.
Lawmakers Bracing for Special Election
Independent Sacramento Political Consultant Leo McElroy says voter turnout is likely to be low for today's special election.
Santa Barbaran Gives Update on Fire
The Jesusita wildfire in Santa Barbara County has burned hundreds acres, destroyed dozens of homes and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Dozens of San Diego firefighters are helping battle the flames. Joining us on Morning Edition is Mike Marcotte, a media consultant and the former news director of KPBS Radio who lives in the Santa Barbara area.
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