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In the politically charged atmosphere surrounding challenges to the Obama health care law, judges are drawing almost as much attention as their decisions. So far, two judges appointed by a Democrat have upheld the law, while Judge Henry Hudson, appointed by a Republican, has overturned a portion.

The administration is set to release a review of its war policy Thursday. No major changes are expected. Instead, the president will seek to convince both allies and enemies that the U.S. remains committed, while also signaling that it won't stay in Afghanistan forever.

There are some nicely wrapped cinematic gifts as well as expensive coal in area theaters this holiday season. We'll ask our critics about the new Coen brothers movie "True Grit," see how "Tron" stacks up as a sequel, and find out if the hype is deserved for "The King's Speech."

San Diego Gas & Electric held a groundbreaking for the 117-mile Sunrise Powerlink transmission line last week, but County Supervisor Dianne Jacob will not give up her fight against the project. KPBS Political Correspondent Gloria Penner joins us to discuss the history of the controversial project, and to talk about why Supervisor Jacob continues to oppose construction of the line.

Tonight, the Escondido City Council will decide whether to spend $50 million to build a minor league ballpark for the Padres Triple-A team. What could the City of Escondido gain in return for the $50 million investment?

As deportations of undocumented immigrants have increased over the last year, so has the separation of mothers from their kids. But for many women, that reality is pushing them into an endless cycle of illegal border crossings and deportations.

House Democrats and Republicans have been vocal in their opposition to President Obama's tax cut deal. Nonetheless, members from both sides of the aisle predict the measure will win approval. But House leaders may allow an amendment to roll back estate tax provisions that ire many Democrats.

The technology that lets you instantly download new books to your Kindle, iPad and other e-reader devices can also tell manufacturers whether you stopped reading on Page 45. "Ultimately, this sort of thing scares the hell out of me," author Stephen King says. Privacy advocates are also worried.

Kevin Faulconer was unanimously re-elected president pro-tem of the San Diego City Council today, putting him in the number two position behind council president Tony Young.

The number of temporary jobs is on the upswing even though the nation's unemployment rate has stubbornly stayed above 9 percent for 19 months. Some workers say they prefer temporary jobs and the flexibility that comes with them to long-term employment.