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For years, Americans have come to Mexico to save money on prescription drugs. But lately, a growing number of Americans have been going south of the border to have surgery at a discount. Mexico, Thail

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Officials at San Diego's Navy Medical Center near Balboa Park say the problems uncovered at Walter Reed Army Hospital are not an issue here. They held an open house for the media today to prove their

Should the City of San Diego build a new city hall? What are the arguments for and against expanding the convention center? How much will both of those projects cost the taxpayers? We speak to 5th District City Councilman Carl DeMaio about the city budget, and to find out what he thinks the city's priorities should be right now.

San Diego has studied and debated its airport for years and years. Now, Proposition A on the November ballot would set in motion an effort to get part of the Miramar Marine Air Station for a new inter

New Pinback album Autumn of the Seraphs Rob Crow and Zach Smith , the duo behind Pinback , were in the KPBS studios this week to be interviewed by These…

As part of a $61 billion package of cuts, House Republicans passed a proposal to eliminate $430 million in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Republican Congressman Brian Bilbray joins us to talk about why he voted in favor of eliminating funding for the CPB. And, KPBS General Manager Tom Karlo talks about why he thinks federal funds should continue be used to help pay for public broadcasting.

About 25 percent of senior citizens are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, where they can choose a privately run health plan with extra benefits. But some health bills aim to scale back its growth, and seniors worry their coverage might get the ax in the overhaul.

The city of San Diego unveiled one of the largest arrays of solar panels in the state Thursday. It cost the city nothing to build, and will lower the cost of energy in the future. KPBS reporter Alison

San Diegans descended on City Hall today to protest a proposal they said would threaten the 30-foot height limit on new buildings along the coast. The city council agreed to postpone a vote until the