Gaza Conflict, U.S. Economy, SD Budget Deficit

The United Nations stopped delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, due to the ongoing attacks from Israel. What led to the current conflict in Gaza, and can a truce between the two sides be reached?

Plus, President-elect Barack Obama said the country could face "trillion-dollar deficits for years to come," and urged Congress to move quickly in adopting his economic stimulus proposals after the inauguration on January 20th. What can Obama and Congress do to get the nation's economy turned around?

And, the City Council began the new year by discussing ways to deal with San Diego's budget deficit. What kind of deficit is the city facing next fiscal year?

Guests

• JW August, managing editor of 10News .
• Tom York, editor of the San Diego Business Journal .
• David Rolland, editor of San Diego CityBeat .