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What do you think should be done to ensure that DNA samples get tested at crime labs? Are you willing to pay more in taxes to fight crime through DNA testing? We discuss how the backlog of evidence may impact public safety in San Diego.

Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma can no longer offer full burial services to service men and women, and the closest national cemetery is in Riverside County. A new 313-acre national cemetery near MCAS Miramar will begin burial operations this summer, at the same time construction continues on the first phase of the cemetery-columbarium there, which will be completed in 2011.

Memorial Day ceremonies will be held around San Diego County today to commemorate the U.S. men and women who gave their lives in military service.

The 2010 Census count is expected to wrap up by July. Now, the final door to door march is on to reach those who haven't been counted. KPBS Reporter Dwane Brown explains why it is difficult for the Census to count one of the smallest population groups in the county: Native Americans.

Will the Padres maintain their hold on first place in the National League West? What does Floyd Landis' admission that he used illegal performance enhancing drugs tell us about the world of professional cycling? Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton joins us for a local sports update.

Italian Film and Food, What More Could You Ask For?

San Diego's history as a gem mining and gem producing center is one of the county's best-kept secrets. The new exhibit called ALL THAT GLITTERS at the San Diego Natural History museum uncovers those sparkling secrets. We'll speak with the exhibit's curator and the owner of a present-day gem mine in San Diego.

The Metropolitan Transit System board today endorsed a route for the proposed Mid-Coast extension of the San Diego Trolley from Old Town to University City.

Depression is the subject of a new documentary airing on KPBS. The Misunderstood Epidemic: Depression explores how depression can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic background. We discuss the disease, its effect on people's lives and the treatments available.

San Diego will get a chance this week to give their input into plans to expand the trolley. San Diego Association of Governments, SANDAG, will host two public meetings.