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To gain an outright majority in the Senate, Republicans will need to win at least one state that usually goes Democratic. And it may be Washington, where incumbent Patty Murray is trying to fend off a stiff challenge from Republican Dino Rossi.

Past the very northern end of Interstate 95, traffic dwindles to just a few thousand cars a day. Past that, there's no sign of the highway residents were promised more than 60 years ago.

We speak to Rep. Darrell Issa about the California Republican Convention that will take place in San Diego this weekend. We also talk to Issa about the national economy, homeland security, and illegal immigration.

Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, 86, who was killed in a Monday night plane crash, wielded outsized clout in the Senate, usually on behalf of his vast state. Though infamous for his fiery temper and often cranky demeanor, Stevens was not strongly partisan: He was first and foremost an appropriator.

Supporters of a half-cent sales tax hike in San Diego are focusing on the public safety benefits a tax increase could bring. Often firefighters are used to symbolize what's at stake. A previous issue also used firefighters to galvanize voters.

University of San Diego researchers plan to use a portion of new grant money to find ways to clean the air and reduce petroleum use. KPBS reporter Ed Joyce has more.

What are the main arguments for and against the City of San Diego's "reform before revenue" ballot measure? We speak to KPBS Metro Reporter Katie Orr about the impact the measure could have on San Diego's long-term financial outlook.

The debate over whether San Diego should raise its sales tax is heating up. There's disagreement over what the new revenue would be spent on.

San Diegans who want to find out who are supporting candidates running for public office in the county will find it much easier in the coming election season. The County Registrar of Voters plans to have campaign contributions posted on line.

How will the economy impact voter reaction to the proposed bond to build a new city hall?