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Bank of America foreclosed on Mark Forster's home in Lake Oswego, Ore., in July. But Forster's home wasn't supposed to go to foreclosure. Now, he's fighting to get the situation resolved. Consumer advocates say this isn't an isolated case.

We speak to representatives on both sides of the Proposition D debate about how the city will move forward now that the proposal has failed. Hear from the new city councilman for the 8th District, David Alvarez. And, we talk to County Supervisors, Bill Horn and Ron Roberts, who were re-elected last night. Also, learn more about the propositions that will change California government.

How would ordinary people eliminate the state’s $28 billion deficit and balance California’s budget? KPBS News reporters took a crack at it using an ingenious web tool created by The Los Angeles Times.

Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the federal government will pick up the full in-state cost for any honorably discharged service member wishing to attend a public college or university. But because the often intricate rules governing residency differ from state to state, and even within university systems, many veterans face a bewildering battle to exercise the benefits they've already fought for.

Help on the way for San Diego grandparents raising their grandchildren

This week, the already-dangerous city will lose 45 percent of its police force due to budget cuts. The police chief says he will realign his force so the public won't notice, but still, some worry about what will happen with fewer workers fighting crimes.

Gerontologist and commentator Dr. Mark Lachs tells some of his older patients there are plenty of reasons to remain active. Surprisingly, at a certain age, the likelihood of falling ill and dying starts to decline.

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to repeal the health-care-reform bill this week. While Democratic leaders in the Senate said they will not consider a repeal, the House's symbolic vote indicates that efforts to change the legislation will continue. We talk about why the Republicans want to change the law.

We'll speak to one of this year's Kyoto Laureates. Visual artist William Kentridge is being honored for his innovative and haunting "drawings in motion."

Ana Isela Martinez Amaya was on her way to work in El Paso, Texas, where she had just been named Teacher of the Year, when border police in Mexico found two suitcases full of drugs in her car. It looked like she could have spent years in jail — until FBI agents uncovered a complex, car-tracking drug operation.