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It's an anxious time for retirees of General Motors. They, and more specifically their health-care benefits, are in the crosshairs as the United Auto Workers union hashes out a new contract with GM.

Wow. I have gone over two hundred words without saying Batman. One of the many things that made the movie so perfect was Christian Bale's performance as Batman. Batman has always been my favorite superhero. Unlike Superman, Spider-man or most other superheroes, he wasn't born powerful or exposed to radiation. He overcame adversity, and using courage and everlasting hope for a brighter tomorrow, he triumphs. The reason Batman is so special is because he gives the message that everyone has the capacity to change and make a difference. They really emphasized that in this movie by making Batman more human. Not only was Batman not bulletproof but he faced human internal struggles as well. This aspect of his character accompanied by the awesome acting of Christian Bale made for the greatest hero to ever hit the big screen.

Fun is contagious. Okay that might not be a medical fact but if everyone on screen is having a blast, the mood can quickly spread to spectators in the theater. That seemed to be the case with last year's

What can we do to end human trafficking in our community and around the world? We speak to experts about the most common forms of slavery, and what's being done to prevent it in San Diego and throughout the globe.

Many people are familiar with Jones who not only runs Citizen Video but also helps stage film events at places like the Whistle Stop. Jones' interest not only in film but also in community involvement makes her a perfect choice as curator. At Citizen Video, Jones has always stocked a strong selection of films made by and about women. Jones brings a new vitality to the festival as she seeks out women made films that display a broader and more varied sense of style, content and points of view than the festival has had in the past.

It's been five years since the San Diego City Council voted to require contractors to pay a "living wage" to their workers. Local labor advocates are celebrating the anniversary this week. We will discuss the impact the "living wage" requirement has had in San Diego.

A House vote is expected Friday on a wide-ranging farm bill. The $290 billion measure sets policy for the next five years on programs ranging from crop subsidies to food stamps.

The village of Zitiste, Serbia, has suffered from years of crime, floods and landslides. But Zitiste's tough residents have a new village hero to look up to when times get rough: Rocky Balboa. The village commissioned a 10-foot statue of the film icon to boost spirits in the beleaguered town.

The San Diego City Council has finally reached agreement on whether the city should be responsible for the legal bills of pension board members indicted on conflict of interest charges. KPBS reporter