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Parks And Beaches Suffer From Budget Cuts

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KPBS Reporter Sharon Heilbrunn explains how the recent state budget cuts impact Old Town and San Diego beaches.

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Ronald McDonald House Helps Families With Sick Children

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.

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Cash For Keys

The Cash for Keys program is putting money in the pockets of homeowners who are facing foreclosure. We speak with a local realtor about the program.

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Help For Domestic Violence Victims

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. We take a look at the issue and also hear from a woman who's created a video to help victims get restraining orders.

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Food Stamps at Farmers Markets

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Four San Diego County farmers markets are now accepting food stamps in an effort to encourage low income families to eat more fruits and vegetables. We take a look at the program and its impact on the community.

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Before Installing Solar, You Need A Home Energy Efficiency Assessment

Before you install those solar panels, it would be a good idea to have a home energy assessment done on your home. We discuss the importance of energy efficiency, and the most common ways that people waste energy in their homes. And, we'll find out how the City of San Diego's new Clean Generation program might benefit local homeowners.

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Fighting Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by long-term, body-wide pain. We speak with a local doctor who specializes in fibromyalgia treatment as well as a woman who is living with the condition.

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Water Conservation In San Diego Is Working

Mandatory water restrictions have been in place for about three months now. So, are San Diegans conserving? We take a look.

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War Comes Home: Repeated Deployments

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We take a look at how repeated deployments are affecting soldiers and their families. This is part two of a week long series on how our community is affected by the aftermath of war in military families.

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War Comes Home: Helping Vets Cope

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We take a look at specific challenges that war veterans face as they try and find normalcy after leaving Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

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