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The Department of Energy announced a new plan to address our nation's electricity needs, which promotes construction of major power lines in the southwestern U.S. What does this mean for our local po

Allegations of preferential treatment for World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz's girlfriend, who also works for the agency, have fueled a controversy involving questions about ethics and secrecy. Shaha Riza has been promoted and was given significant pay raises at the Bank.

There's more to a great Superbowl party menu than chips and salsa. On this month's Food Hour, we huddle to discuss the best food for your superbowl party. And how everyone, men included, can get in the pre-game food prep.

When the Bush administration launched Al Hurra TV, the idea was to promote America in the Muslim world. But some lawmakers who funded it are calling for the resignation of the station's news director. They say Larry Register, who doesn't speak Arabic, has given voice to terrorists.

Most people try to save money for a rainy day, and a healthy savings account is a blessing in a time like this. Local governments, like people, vary in how well prepared they are for this economic downturn. KPBS reporter Alison St John surveyed all 18 cities in San Diego County to find out how much money in the bank they have to tide them over.

What is our county government doing to combat the spread of HIV? We speak to Health Reporter Kenny Goldberg about local HIV prevention efforts, and discuss the big news stories that came out of the International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria.

Members of the California Nurses Association are hitting the streets this week, to promote the so-called “Clean Money” initiative known as Prop 89. Nurses say the measure would reduce corporate infl

The Bush administration said Monday a new mulitbillion military sales package to Arab countries will help secure Iraq and the Persian Gulf while promoting stability in a Middle East threatened by terrorism.

Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi says a detailed report on trash in the ocean is on the right track to toughen state laws to clean-up the state's waterways and beaches. Garamendi was in San Diego th

Immigration reform is stalled, but in the meantime, the immigration picture is changing. Fewer immigrants are choosing to cross the US-Mexican border than are leaving.