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A task force appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger says increasing the availability of broadband is critical if the state wants to stay economically competitive. The group has released a report that in

The San Diego City Council budget committee begins public hearings at City Hall today to consider the mayor's 2009 budget. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more on cost cutting measures that will erod

The 2006 conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon had a lasting environmental impact. The bombing of a coastal power plant caused an oil spill that may take years to clean up.

A plan to solve some of the problems with traffic in Balboa Park was announced last summer, with the support of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders. It called for a privately funded renovation to remove parking spaces in the Plaza de Panama and make the plaza a pedestrian-only space. At the time, the idea, spearheaded by Qualcomm co-founder Irwin Jacobs, received wide support. Now, the proposed method of diverting traffic from the Plaza by means of a bypass bridge is being criticized by a number of local organizations.

The Hollywood writers' strike has inspired some creative YouTube videos, all underscoring the essential role of writers in entertainment. But filmmaker George Hickenlooper has created his own series of star-studded shorts, and you can see them

Speechless: Shorts On The Writers' Strike

The pressure on Paul Wolfowitz to resign as World Bank president continues to grow. Last weekend, he received a rare public reprimand from the bank's leadership. On Wednesday, a deputy he appointed, New Zealand's Graeme Wheeler, asked him to resign. The bank's governing officials meet Thursday to debate what action to take.

In Saudi Arabia, religious police patrol the street, looking for what they see as violations of Islamic law — the mingling of unrelated men and women or shops remaining open during prayer time. The religious police once enjoyed wide public support. But now they're coming under harsh criticism — from Saudis themselves.

Lin is no stranger to San Diego. He attended UCSD and had his independent feature debut,

San Diego Opera's 45th International Season continues with Romeo and Juliet, the third opera of the season which opened on Saturday, March 13, 2010. A masterpiece of grand French opera, Romeo and Juliet has not been seen in San Diego since 1998. Husband and wife duo Stephen Costello and Ailyn Pérez play the title roles, and join us in studio and for a rare treat - they'll sing!