The jailing of an informant for talking to the media seems like a tale straight out of a Soviet-era police state. But that's exactly what FBI informant Andrea Gomez says happened to her after she spoke to JW August, managing editor, of 10news. J.W. August joins us to talk about what happened with Gomez.

University of San Diego economist Alan Gin joins us to discuss the latest trends in the local economy. We discuss the impact high unemployment and reduced consumer spending are having on the slow economic growth our region is experiencing.

13 Tijuana police officers, who were jailed for more than a year for allegedly working for drug cartels, have been freed. The case raises questions about the efforts in Tijuana to fight police corruption. Tijuanapress.com editor Vicente Calderon and KPBS Border reporter Amy Isackson bring us the story.

The editors will discuss the impact Chelsea's Law could have on California's ability to prosecute violent sex offenders and the state's overcrowded prison system. We'll also discuss a controversial budget proposal to send some state prisoners to county jails.

Next Tuesday will be the first day of school for many students throughout San Diego County. KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis join us to discuss the biggest challenges local school districts are facing this year.

In its fight against violent drug cartels, Tijuana officials have been engaged in a massive effort to weed out corruption in the city's police force. But some are accusing the city's top law enforcement officials of engaging in human rights violations such as torture against police officers they suspect of being corrupt.

SDSU President Stephen Weber announced that he will retire in July, 2011. Weber came to SDSU in 1996 as the university's 7th president. We'll talk about his accomplishments at the helm of the region's largest university and how the state's budget crisis is impacting public higher education.

We'll hear from CAL FIRE's Captain Mike Mohler about the status of the wildfires burning around the county and what San Diego County residents can do to prepare their property for fire and themselves for evacuation.

We'll find out how a court ruling on federally funded stem cell research will impact the local biotech industry.

KPBS reporter Amita Sharma gets reaction to the deadly terrorist bombing in Somalia from a local Somali leader she asks what the community is doing to prevent local youth from being recruited by terrorist groups.

What are the benefits and downsides of synthetic biology? We'll explore the ethical issues that arise as part of our monthly ethics segment.

As part of our monthly segment about food, we'll look at how you can buy, cook and enjoy more local foods.

We speak to Rep. Darrell Issa about the California Republican Convention that will take place in San Diego this weekend. We also talk to Issa about the national economy, homeland security, and illegal immigration.

What's being done to combat illegal immigrant smuggling operations along the border? Reporter Amy Isackson sits down with CBP Commissioner to talk about the latest efforts to create more stability along the border.

Tony Perry joins us live from the Helmand Province, Afghanistan to talk about the challenges local Marines are facing, and how U.S. combat operations are continuing to evolve.

Who truly benefits from the work of illegal immigrants? Reporter Alison St. John brings you a story about the costs and benefits of illegal immigration.

There are many health benefits from breastfeeding for infants and mothers. We'll talk about efforts to increase breastfeeding rates in California.

As schools start back up, we'll look at the latest high tech gadgets that students young and old will be interested in.

We discuss what can be done to create a more functional governing body in California.

California Assemblyman Joel Anderson joins us in studio to discuss the state budget and how legislation he's proposing would allow Californians to use IOUs for state fees.

How will local farmers be affected by the light brown apple moth quarantine? We speak to a nursery owner and the county's agriculture commissioner about the risks the moth poses to local agriculture, and the challenges the quarantine will create for farmers who ship products out of the state.

We'll discuss proposed budget cuts in National City that may affect library hours and other public services.

We'll hear about the national immigration debate largely focuses on adults. But there are more than five million children living in the U.S. whose parents are here illegally. We'll hear the story of one young woman living in San Diego.

What's the role for local media in the 24/7 digital age? We'll look at the changing relationship between the media and public and how local news organizations will survive in the future.

What are the main arguments for and against the City of San Diego's "reform before revenue" ballot measure? We speak to KPBS Metro Reporter Katie Orr about the impact the measure could have on San Diego's long-term financial outlook.

California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage has been overturned. We speak to David Rolland about why Judge Vaughn R. Walker overturned Proposition 8, and where the legal battle could go from here.

Many people were shocked to learn that the small California city of Bell was paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to city officials, although it only has 40,000 residents. KPBS has investigated how much officials in San Diego County's 18 cities are paid.

San Diego's downtown bayfront is often called the city's front porch. And, there's a new plan to redevelop the land along the bayfront. Vice Chairman of the San Diego Port Commission Scott Peters talks about the latest plans.

Jehad Serwan Mostafa is a 28-year-old man who grew up in San Diego, and is now being charged with helping a Somali terrorist group with ties to Al Qaeda. KPBS News Reporter Amita Sharma tells us more.

As part of our monthly series on ethics in science, we'll explore the current research HIV prevention. We'll look at how that research balances protecting individual rights verses the public's health.

It's battle of the ballot measures. We discuss whether San Diego politicians will ask voters to decide on taxing themselves for both city and school expenses.

KPBS Border Reporter Amy Isackson tells the story of why one man risked illegal crossings to live and work in San Diego County.

Hear the details on see the proposed plans to widen Interstate 5 from La Jolla to Oceanside.

Find out why whooping cough is now an epidemic in California.

How are companies fairing in the recession? We'll look at an optimistic CEO survey and whether it is enough to push the economy forward.

San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith joins us this week to talk about privatizing trash collection, the push to build a new city hall, and the discussion around raising the city sales tax.

What kind of risk is the council taking by putting a proposal to build a new city hall on the November ballot? What are the chances local voters might approve a half-cent sales tax increase in the city? We speak to editors Ricky Young and Andrew Donohue about those issues.

Are county officials misleading the public about OxyContin usage among San Diego's young people? We speak to a North County Times reporter who investigated the county's claims.

Summer means eating fresh food in the fresh outdoors. We'll talk about great cooking and eating with summer produce and fresh ingredients.

There's no job in San Diego for one out of every 10 workers and millions of federal dollars are available to create many jobs. But our county didn't go after that money. We find out why not.

Last January Mayor Jerry Sanders gave himself 18 months to come up with a solution for the city’s structural deficit. He has 11 months to go, we discuss what progress has been made and whether he'll be able to fulfill his pledge.

How significant a milestone was the U.S. Forest Service approval for Sunrise Powerlink? We discuss next steps for the controversial electricity transmission line.

City schools want a parcel tax to help fund classroom instruction. What will it cost, how will it work and will voters support it?

The history of refugee resettlement in San Diego dates back to the fall of Saigon. Some of the County's newest refugees were resettled here after escaping violence in Iraq, but they are not Iraqi. We find out the story of one family who spent decades in refugee camps until now.

Despite an ever-increasing budget deficit, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders decided not to propose a city sales tax increase. We'll find out why.

We'll explore whether the San Diego Unified School District's plan to put a parcel tax on the ballot in November will gain the support of voters.

We'll explore why San Diego County didn't apply for millions of dollars in federal stimulus money that would have put low-income people back to work.

San Diego Gas & Electric has been given the go-ahead to build the Sunrise Powerlink through the Cleveland National Forest. We'll get local reaction to the controversial decision.

What's the summer gardener to do now that July has arrived? We'll talk with garden expert Nan Sterman about getting the most out of your summer garden.

The San Diego Unified School District is offering free lunches to needy families this summer. We speak to KPBS Reporter Kyla Calvert about how local families can participate in the program.