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Federal health officials say two of the most popular food items in Mexican restaurants can pack a hidden punch. The Centers for Disease Control says an increasing number of foodborne illnesses nationwide can be traced to salsa and guacamole.

A new report finds fewer tourists visited San Diego this year than last year. And the outlook in 2008 doesn't look too rosy either. KPBS Reporter Ana Titocalis has more.

Borrowing by the federal government has become so rampant the debt ceiling must be raised if Washington is going to pay the bills, especially if tax increases are off the table. How are our local repressentatives bearing under the pressure?

Once upon a time, tacos were a Mexican snack. Now they're an all-American institution. Gustavo Arellano leads us across Southern California in search of the roots of the American taco.

From “taco politics” to missteps in Spanish

Water enthusiasts eagerly await the improved access to the Colorado River lake on the Arizona-California border.

Airs Friday, November 25, 2011 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Airs Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

California National Guard Spc. Sean M. Walsh died in Afghanistan on November 16 of “injuries sustained after encountering indirect fire,” according to the Department of Defense.

The end of another year means another giant stack of books you missed during the past 12 months. Nancy Pearl, our favorite librarian, stops by to share recommendations that should keep old, young and 'tween readers content.