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Presidential history can be dry. But language expert Richard Lederer's new book “Presidential Trivia: The Feats, Fates, Families, Foibles and Firsts of Our American Presidents” takes a whimsical loo

A sure sign that summer in San Diego is just around the corner is the start of the San Diego County Fair. We'll be talking about the fair and other great things to do this weekend, on our Weekend Preview.

The prototype of a new manned spacecraft is scheduled to launch Tuesday morning from the Kennedy Space Center. But a White House panel of experts recently raised doubts as to whether the Ares I-X is right for the job.

Advertising during the Super Bowl is what's on everyone's mind. $2.6 million is the magic number for a 30-second ad, and some of them are guaranteed to be made by amateurs. We’ll speak with the pres

In his second State of the Union address, the president stressed that to revive the economy, stay globally competitive and "win the future," America must reinvent itself. That will require new government investments in education, renewable energy and infrastructure, he said. And it could set up a battle with Republicans who have vowed to slash federal spending.

The Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-off, comedy night in Del Mar, and another salon at the San Diego Museum of Art. We'll get recommendations for your weekend from Liz Bradshaw.

What budget options does Governor Jerry Brown have left now that he has walked away from negotiations with state Republicans? We speak to political consultant Leo McElroy about the latest news coming out of Sacramento, and discuss how teachers and other state workers will be impacted if the legislature passes an "all cuts" budget.

Mayor Jerry Sanders and other local officials released a $4 billion wish list this week for redevelopment projects for San Diego. City leaders are hoping to secure funding for the projects in case Governor Jerry Brown's proposal to eliminate local redevelopment agencies is approved. We discuss why local politicians are fighting to keep the redevelopment funds, and how the city could be impacted if the agencies are eliminated.

European foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss how to work together with the Obama administration after eight years of chilly trans-Atlantic relations. One issue to decide is whether to accept detainees released from the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

The last time California spent more money on students than most other states in the country was 45 years ago.