SD School Cuts, City Attorney Debate, Spitzer Resigns

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published March 14, 2008 at 7:34 AM PDT

This story was published more than 16 years ago.

The San Diego Unified School District is sending out layoff notices to more than 900 certificated positions in an effort to cut the district's budget. Also, the candidates for San Diego City Attorney

The San Diego Unified School District is sending out layoff notices to more than 900 certificated positions in an effort to cut the district's budget. How will these cuts impact the quality of education in San Diego schools?

Also, the candidates for San Diego City Attorney recently participated in their first debate. What were the highlights of the debate, and who received the loudest applause from the crowd?

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And, New York Governor Eliot Spitzer has resigned in the wake of an investigation that revealed his involvement with a high-end prostitution ring. What has the Spitzer story taught us about our nation's elected leaders?

Guests:

Bob Kittle, editor of the San Diego Union-Tribune editorial page.
Tim McClain, editor of San Diego Metropolitan Magazine.
John Warren, editor and publisher of San Diego Voice & Viewpoint.