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Why is a disease that was nearly extinct 30 years ago, finding its way back not just in this state, but in other parts of the country as well? A four-month investigation by KPBS and the Watchdog Institute, a nonprofit investigative center based at San Diego State University, has found that many people who have come down with whooping cough have been immunized. We'll hear the details of the investigation.

Monopoly is old hat; Parcheesi is boring. The new generation of board games features debates, co-operative planning and decision-making and are as interesting to parents as to their children.

SDG&E has announced plans to open an education center for green technology this coming spring. Spokeswoman April Sharp said the center will showcase new energy-efficient technology that's being developed in San Diego.

Tuesday Meeting In Dana Point Follow-up To Safety Concerns

The tax package negotiated by President Obama and Republican congressional leaders survived a key test Monday, when the Senate voted overwhelmingly to end debate and move the bill to final consideration -- probably later this week.

When we think of the Imperial Valley we think dry, hot, desert conditions but the valley is home to an enormous agricultural industry. Farmers in Imperial Valley have a long history, we'll hear what's happening now to jeopardize the future of the industry.

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors had scheduled a public hearing Monday on a proposed military training center in rural Ocotillo.

The San Diego Unified School District board is facing some difficult choices as it discusses how to cut potentially $141 million from the budget for next school year. Superintendent Bill Kowba, Board President Richard Barrera and new Trustee Scott Barnett join us to discuss the district's financial challenges.

A condition where the baby's left ventricle fails to develop used to be a death sentence for newborns. But surgical advances have greatly improved the chances of survival of hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and now some born with the defect have reached their 20s and 30s.

Even as she battled cancer and grieved over the death of her teenage son, Elizabeth Edwards continued to speak out, embrace her family, and offer others the comfort of her courage and good sense.