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California gubernatorial candidates Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown squared off for their first debate last night. We discuss what was learned about each candidate last night, and the key issues that will decide the race for governor.

What kind of risk is the council taking by putting a proposal to build a new city hall on the November ballot? What are the chances local voters might approve a half-cent sales tax increase in the city? We speak to editors Ricky Young and Andrew Donohue about those issues.

New Bloodsucker Film Not Previewed for Press

Pollsters work hard to find those engaged Americans who are almost sure to vote on Election Day. But in a fast-changing political world, old methods to identify them may be falling short. If pre-election polls are skewed because of that, turnout could be affected.

Airs Friday, September 7, 2012 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

More than 100 buildings in San Diego do not meet earthquake codes. We'll find out where some of those buildings are.

Cinema en tu Idioma Offers Darker FIlms in Second Month

Patti Smith's memoir "Just Kids" was one of my favorite books of 2010. A local DJ is programming an evening of music inspired by the book at The Whistle Stop this weekend.

Seeing Through Earmarks

The movie version of Elizabeth Gilbert's mad popular memoir "Eat Pray Love" opens in theaters in August, but the trailer came out yesterday. See it on Culture Lust. Megastar and smiler Julia Roberts plays Gilbert.