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More that 20 years ago, California decided to get tough on criminals. Crackdowns included longer prison sentences, the "Three Strikes" law and tougher parole restrictions. Voters decided to keep criminals off the streets and away from society for as long as possible but we seem to have overlooked what affect all that might have on our prisons.

The San Diego City Council on Monday unanimously approved a comprehensive plan to both recruit and retain police officers. The city faces a crisis as more cops are quitting. KPBS Radio's Andrew Phelps

Are you ready for some fantasy football? More than 30 million North Americans regularly play fantasy sports. But if you're one of the rest of us, you might ask, "what the heck is fantasy sports?" We speak to the president of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, and the "godfather of fantasy sports market research" about why people play fantasy sports, and how the industry has grown over the last decade.

Teen Critics on Diary of the Dead

As local and federal authorities hold a "gang summit" in Los Angeles, Police Chief William Bratton offers a list of the city's worst gangs. Braton says it will help target offenders. Critics worry he may be creating a de facto badge of honor for gang members.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke assured lawmakers that the central bank stands ready to lower interest rates to help fend off a credit crisis. But in his Senate testimony, Bernanke also said the economy is still deteriorating. Bernanke's testimony came as foreclosures are hitting record highs around the country and financial institutions are suffering billions of dollars in losses.

California has shelled out some $51 million to provide drugs for people who've had trouble with the new Medicare prescription drug program. Now, some Democratic members of Congress are once again pres

The Supreme Court rules that a company is required to pay damages to a female worker who was retaliated against after she lodged a sex-discrimination complaint. A lower court had ruled that the worker had not originally been discriminated against -- but that after she filed her complaint, she had been unfairly treated.

The State of the Union and the Democratic response were full of big ideas. Does the country have the money to pay for them? The Congressional Budget Office took a look at the federal budget.

Ford has announced that 38,000 employees have accepted buyouts or early retirement offers, which the company hopes will help its financial restructuring efforts. Mike Pesca speaks with Marketplace's Amy Scott about the news.