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Roundtable: Why Was California Homeowner Protection Act Scuttled?

California Assemblymember Juan Vargas is raising his profile in preparation for a run for Bob Filner's congressional seat. But Vargas' recent no vote on a bill to help families struggling to avoid foreclosure, has people scratching their heads.

Award-winning TV host, food journalist and cookbook author Andreas Viestad (pictured cooking over a wood fire) treats viewers to an eye-opening voyage through his native Norway, where he creates tantalizing recipes with unusual ingredients against stunning natural backdrops.

New Scandinavian Cooking: The Mother Of Invention

Airs Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Five-year-old Rachel Crabb (center) holds hands with teachers, parents and other students during a moment of silence for her slain schoolmate, Christina Green, at Mesa Verde Elementary School in Tucson, Ariz., earlier this week.

'You Can't Stop Hope With A Bullet': Tucson's Future

Saturday's shootings have created an atmosphere of shared support in a city used to racial division. Residents wonder if the unity can last.

Tri-City Medical Center Looking At Its Options

Some board members of North County's Tri-City Medical Center say they'd be open to selling the hospital to get enough money to modernize the facility. The hospital district has failed three times to g

The Pretenders performing live on stage for their concert special, filmed at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London during their 2009 world tour.

The Pretenders Live In London

Airs Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

New SD Superior Court Judge Named by Governor

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Margo L. Lewis to a judgeship in the San Diego Superior Court.

Newt Gingrich is shown teaching a class at West Georgia College (now known as the University of West Georgia) in the 1970s. As a politician, he has long stressed his background as a scholar.

In Gingrich's Past, A Lesson On Ambition

The former House speaker began his career as a history professor at West Georgia College. "He thought he could have some kind of impact, to get kids to think," says a friend and former colleague. "But he really wanted to get into politics."

The Rape of Europa

The Rape of Europa takes its cue from the book of the same name by first-time author Lynn H. Nicholas. The book bore the subtitle: The Fate of Europe's…

San Diegans rewarded with a bash for cleaning up trash

It's the start of summer today and the warm weather has brought thousands of people to San Diego County beaches in the past week. Along with a lot of people, comes a lot of trash. KPBS Reporter Ed Joy

Marine Awarded $3.5 Million in Damages From Military Insurer

Lawyers for a Marine captain deployed in Iraq say a San Diego jury has awarded their client $3.5 million in punitive damages from a servicemembers' insurance company.

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