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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

September is Hunger Action Month. We take a look at the current hunger situation in San Diego.

The White house is predicting that the swine flu will affect 20 to 40 percent of all Americans - that's between 600,000 and 1.2 million people in San Diego County. We take an updated look at how San Diego is preparing.

It might be easier than ever to drive and maintain an electric car in San Diego. We chat with experts about the benefits of going electric.

With school starting soon, we take a look at the obstacles special education students face and how parents can advocate for better care.

Recent horse deaths at the Del Mar Racetrack have left people wondering if the new track is safe. We chat with the Equine Medical Director for the California Horse Racing Board.

What new gadgets are on the market that will make your life easier? How can using green electronics save you money? We chat with a technology expert to break down the latest and greatest.

Recently, a Coronado plastic surgeon allowed physician assistants to perform liposuction, prompting this question: Is cosmetic surgery safe? We'll chat with a local doctor.

In this tight economy, it's all about finding bargains. We'll take a look at how you can find freebies and steals in San Diego.

America is the number one producer and consumer of child pornography in the world. We speak to people who are working to protect children from internet crimes.

The Port of San Diego has been keeping two different books for their expenses. One of them has not shown million-dollar losses for years.

How have San Diegans reacted to the political unrest in Iran, which has led to public killings and violence? We speak to Iranian-Americans living in San Diego to get their perspective on the situation.

The urban inspired dance company Culture Shock San Diego teams up with local graffiti artist Pose 2 on a theatrical dance show about life as a graffiti writer.