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After decades of being split between East and West, Berlin is in the middle of a post-reunification makeover. The East is being renovated or rebuilt, but Berliners say that's not just a physical change, but a political and emotional one, too.

KPBS Envision Host Joanne Faryon highlights some of the key issues discovered during the two-month investigation into food.

Author Mark Helprin's latest novel is a sprawling tale of love, honor and danger in the years just after World War II. Returned soldier Harry Copeland spots a mysterious woman in white on the Staten Island Ferry. She turns out to be an heiress with Broadway dreams and a complicated past that threatens their growing love.

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced the recipients of this year's fellowships. Twenty-four innovators in art, science, writing and more will each receive $500,000 over the next five years.

Earlier this week, the San Diego Unified School District sent out 1,300 layoff notices to teachers and other district staff. We discuss how the district's budget could be affected by the yet-to-be-approved June special election, and the governor's proposal to eliminate redevelopment agencies. Plus, what can the district do to prevent future layoffs and budget deficits?

Would you rent out a room in your home to a complete stranger? One of the latest trends in online communities focuses on travel. Airbnb.com connects people who want to rent out their extra space to cost-conscience travelers. Couchsurfing.org does the same thing for free. We'll find out how many San Diegans are part of the trend.

Luis Alberto Urzua, 54, is the shift foreman who is credited with helping the trapped miners endure 17 days in isolation before Chileans discovered the men had survived the mine collapse. The rescue ends an ordeal that gripped Chile and much of the world.

After a number of coyote attacks, the city of Laguna Woods changed its gun law to allow pest control professionals to shoot these animals. We will discuss how San Diego is affected and how the community can get involved in preventing these attacks.

Scientists say there needs to be more research to prove marijuana can ease PTSD symptoms. Activists counter that the federal government has blocked research and won't let the VA prescribe it. Veteran Paul Culkin, who grows marijuana in his garage in New Mexico, says small doses relieve his anxiety.

The New York Times reported Monday the Connecticut attorney general and Democratic Senate candidate had distorted his military service. At a press conference Tuesday, Blumenthal said he meant to say he served "during Vietnam" instead of "in Vietnam."