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Maureen Cavanaugh

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Plans Announced For 2015 Balboa Park Centennial

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The group behind the 2015 Balboa Park Centennial said the yearlong celebration will be anchored around four major shows in the hopes of drawing international attention to San Diego. The centennial celebrates the 1915 Panama-California Exposition.

Is San Diego's Housing Market Headed For Another Bubble?

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Economists are warning that there are signs that housing prices are going up a little too high, a little too quickly.

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Midday Movies: 'Dirty Wars'

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Journalist Jeremy Scahill wrote the bestseller "Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army." Now his book "Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield," opening June 21 at Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas, hits theaters as a documentary feature.

San Diego County To Examine Adoptions Process

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has taken the first step to streamline the county's adoption process.

United Way: San Diego Families Struggling To Make Ends Meet

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The United Way has compiled some hard facts about what families and individuals are dealing with when it comes to paying bills, getting transportation and taking care of their kids.

Farm Tours Offer A Close-Up Of San Diego Greenhouses, Citrus Groves, A Dairy And More

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The San Diego County Farm Bureau is offering a behind-the-scenes look at how your food and flowers are grown. It's the bureau's fourth annual Farm Day Tour and it's coming up this Saturday.

Scripps: Black Carbon Levels Linked To Climate Change Declining

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A new climate study led by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography finds reduced black carbon emissions that come mostly from diesel engines.

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Weekend Preview: 'Extraordinary Chambers,' San Diego Oysterfest And The Big Bite Baconfest

This Father's Day weekend has lots to offer; from a festival celebrating all things bacon to a set of back-to-back concerts by a local funk band.

Stem Cell Research In San Diego Uses Patient's Own Cells

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Research in San Diego could led to helping patients with Parkinson's Disease using non-embryonic stem cells. And a grassroots volunteer fundraising organization to help fund stem cell research has been started by eight patients.

San Diego Enterprise Zones Have Pros, Cons

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South Bay leaders rally today to keep business enterprise zones. Critics, including California Governor Jerry Brown have said the zones are not creating enough jobs.

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Weekend Preview: Sunset Sessions, She's So Unusual Tour And 'Making Rumours'

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This weekend's lineup of events is music-centric, featuring not one, but three live shows and a book signing that Fleetwood Mac fans will want to take note of.

San Diegans Wait For Prop 8, DOMA Rulings

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The countdown is underway for U.S. Supreme Court watchers as the high court gets ready to rule on two major cases.

From Garden To Plate: Summer Camp At Suzie's Farm

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Many San Diego-area children are headed to summer camp during their break from studies. At Suzie's Farm, they'll be getting their hands dirty taking food from the garden to their plates.

How British Prime Minister David Cameron Inspired San Diego Craft Beer Debates

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Debating the great issues of the day while drinking craft beer in San Diego. It's not just a dream anymore.

Concerns Remain Over La Jolla Trolley Extension Project

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The plan to connect La Jolla and University City to San Diego's Trolley System has been in the works for years and some community concerns remain.

ACLU Class Action Suit Alleges Threats, Coercion By Border Patrol

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The ACLU announces a project dedicated to upholding civil rights at the border. The new Border Litigation Project will monitor border protection agencies. And, a new lawsuit accuses the Department of Homeland Security of violating the rights of people in detention.

Garrison Keillor Brings Lake Wobegon To San Diego

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A Prairie Home Companion will be performed live this July at Humphrey's By The Bay.

StoryCorps In San Diego To Record Veteran's Stories

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A visit to San Diego by StoryCorps kicks off today at the USS Midway Museum. The Military Voices Initiative will record the memories of veterans and their families.

Food Foraging Movement Taking Root In San Diego

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A foodie movement in San Diego is moving from beyond locally-grown and into the wild.

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Discusses TMD, City Unions, Revised Budget & La Jolla Cove

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Do you have a question for Mayor Bob Filner? He joins KPBS Midday Edition today at noon to discuss the Tourism Marketing District controversy, the five-year agreement with city unions, revised budget and cleaning up La Jolla cove.

Immigration Reform - The Debate Continues

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The Immigration Reform bill moves to the Senate floor for a vote next month, but even if it passes in the Senate, there are doubts about its chances in the House. A rally in support will be held in San Diego tonight.

James Cameron Given Scripps Prize For Deep Sea Exploration

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Academy-award winning director James Cameron will step from behind the camera to accept a science award at Scripps. Cameron will be honored for his record-setting DeepSea Challenge.

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The La Jolla Playhouse Debuts 2013-14 Season

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The La Jolla Playhouse rolls out its brand new season this week, featuring a dynamic collection of new works. Its artistic director, Christopher Ashley, gives us a preview of what to expect from the season.

Preparing For Wildfires With Fire-Safe Home Construction And Retrofits

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Having a home in the path of a wildfire doesn't necessarily mean that your home will burn. Fire scientists say increasing ignition resistance of houses based on non-flammable roofs and cleaning up around your home can make a huge difference.

Group Aims To Curb Sex Trafficking In San Diego

Project Concern International, a San Diego-based humanitarian organization, launches a new study on sex trafficking and seeks prevention efforts.

Cyber Security Expert - Increased Hacking And Personal Security

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As news breaks that American weapons systems were compromised by hackers - we take a look at personal and national vulnerabilities with cyber security expert Jim Stickley.

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Weekend Preview: North Park Festival Of Arts, Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang and The Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival

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This weekend's happenings cater to lovers of the arts, film, live music and even chocolate and jewelry.

Clearing The Air About Marijuana Use Among San Diego Teens

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A forum tonight will address the impacts of chronic marijuana use among San Diego County youth. We take a look at how many teens are using marijuana, at what age and what effects it can have on academics.

San Diego Teen Eagle Scout Weighs In On Resolution To Allow Gay Scouts

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The Boy Scouts of America's national council meets in Texas next week to consider lifting the ban on gay scouts.

Former Freddie Mac Chief Economist Says Housing Finance Model Can Be Found Outside The U.S.

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What to do about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: that's the focus of housing finance reform. Dr. Michael Lea, director of SDSU's Corky McMillin Center for Real Estate, was Freddie Mac's chief economist in the 1980s. Next month, he heads to Washington where he'll testify on housing finance reform and, more specifically, what to do about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

From 'The Cooked Seed,' Writer Anchee Min Sows A Path In America

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Bestselling author Anchee Min's second memoir "The Cooked Seed," tells the story of Min's life as an American immigrant.

Hotly-Contested District 4 Election Less Than A Week Away

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Next week voters in San Diego's southeastern neighborhoods will pick a new city council member and there's a lot at stake.

Has The Job Market Rebounded For San Diego's 2013 College Grads?

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As the 2013 college grads get ready to grab their diplomas, many will also be hitting the streets in search of that perfect job. What does the job market hold for new grads in light of the economic downturn of the past few years? We take a look.

One Book, One San Diego Unveils 2013 Title

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KPBS is proud to announce the One Book, One San Diego book winner for 2013: Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks.

Adapting To The New Reality Of Increased Wildfire Danger

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Governor Jerry Brown is warning Californians that climate change will make wildfires more frequent and dangerous. We'll assess what the governor means about adapting to this new reality.

Gonzalez, Castaneda Ramp Up Campaigns

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One week before the May 21 special election, candidates for California's 80th Assembly District race to connect with voters.

San Onofre Hearing Set To Begin Amid Hint From Edison Of Permanent Shutdown

Southern California Edison says if nuclear regulators turn down its request to restart one reactor, Edison may decide to shut the plant permanently. But that's just one of the issues surrounding San Onofre, as we head into another summer without power from the plant.

Gator By The Bay Celebrates Zydeco, Blues And Bayou Music

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A preview of San Diego's annual Cajun-fest, Gator by the Bay, with music from the band Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters.

San Diego County's Proposed $5 Billion Budget Goes Before The Public

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San Diego's County Board of Supervisors voted to begin public hearings on a proposed $5 billion budget for the next fiscal year. We break it down with Supervisor Greg Cox.

Wildfire Awareness Week Comes With Dire Warnings For San Diego

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Dire predictions are being made by state officials about this year's fire season. Cal Fire in San Diego went to peak staffing this week, a month ahead of schedule, to prepare for a dangerous fire season.

Opera "Cuatro Corridos" Addresses Human Trafficking

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Grammy Award Winning Soprano Susan Narucki's new production seeks to heighten public awareness about human trafficking.

Rare A.R. Gurrey Jr. Surfing Book: 'The Surf Riders of Hawaii' Up for Auction

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A rare find documenting a piece of early surfing history goes up for auction this week in Orange County. The newly found hand-made surfing book by A.R. Gurrey Jr. is considered to be the first book on surfing and Gurrey the first true surf photographer.

What The State Court Ruling On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Means To San Diego

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The California Supreme Court says cities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries. The ruling comes while San Diego leaders consider medical marijuana shop regulations.

How Will Gov. Jerry Brown's Plan To Overhaul Education Funding Impact San Diego?

Governor Jerry Brown wants to give more money to school districts that serve large numbers of poor and non-native English speakers. But critics say there may be some unintended consequences.

Mood Watch App - Track Your Mood Disorder

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One of the ways to get a handle on bipolar disorder and other severe mood swings is to keep a record of what's going on in your life. A San Diego woman has created an app to help those with mood disorders track how they're feeling and share the results with their doctor of therapist.

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Talks Pot Ruling, Budget

Mayor Filner says Monday's medical marijuana ruling does not affect his commitment to safe access to medical marijuana.

Jerry Brown Called 'Trailblazer' In New Biography

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This first biography of California's governor in more than 30 years examines Jerry Brown's personal history and his unusual political career.

Junior Seau's Death Keeps Spotlight On Brain Injuries

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The death of Junior Seau, a year ago, put a spotlight on brain injury and added momentum to a lawsuit against the NFL.

From Near Death to Total Recovery: Yogi Bhava Ram Shares His Story of Self Healing

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Winning a Dupont Award is something most journalists dream about. So why would a Dupont-winning NBC war correspondent drop his profession and become a yoga instructor in San Diego?

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Midday Movies: Remakes

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Remake, sequel, prequel, reboot, reimagining – whatever you want to call it, Hollywood does love to return to something familiar. So what makes a good remake? Is it really a bad thing to remake an old film? Is this a new trend or have we always had to deal with remakes? Find out the answers with Midday Movies and The Geek Roundtable.

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