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What's the best way to improve the nation's struggling public school system? We speak to education historian Diane Ravitch about her book "The Death and Life of the Great American School System." Find out why the former advocate for No Child Left Behind is now opposed to using a "top-down" approach to reform struggling schools.

Aspirin is found in the bark of a willow tree, penicillin from a fungus, and the anti-cancer drug Taxol originates from the pacific yew tree. We rarely think about the source of our medicines, but fo

The USD Index of Leading Economic Indicators has showed signs of improvement for 14 consecutive months, but there are still areas of concern in the local economy. We discuss the positive and the negative economic indicators, and the predictions for the next year.

Voters in Solana Beach decide Tuesday on a measure that would limit the size of homes in certain neighborhoods. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce tells us the measure is designed to prevent larger homes compared

The horrific story of what happened to 75-year-old Natalie Herbst-Vinge, who was allegedly kidnapped and beaten by three local teenagers, has raised awareness about the dangers facing our community's

What should we do to prepare for the next big earthquake that will hit California? We speak to earthquake and disaster preparedness experts about how San Diego could be affected by the next large earthquake to hit the state. We also learn about how people can participate in a statewide earthquake drill happening later in the week.

How can state colleges and universities continue to provide a quality education in the midst of growing state budget cuts? SDSU President Stephen Weber joins us in-studio to talk about the budget cuts, his goals for the future, and SDSU Month.

We'll discuss the case for mammography screenings for women beginning at 40 and find out the latest on breast cancer treatment.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the federal government to take a new look at regulating carbon dioxide emissions from cars. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce says the ruling may improve California's chances a

We'll get the latest news about the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Baja, California on Sunday.