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If you see something, say something. That’s the message San Diego officials are urging to the public as the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 approaches.

BP engineers are using the saw to slice through a pipe to fit a cap over the blown-out well. Officials acknowledge that the "cut and cap" procedure could end up sending more oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Meanwhile, the oil slick drifted perilously close to the Florida Panhandle.

Three million unauthorized immigrants live here in California. The statistics raise an important economic question – just what are the financial implications of such a large undocumented population? KPBS begins its special Envision series, Crossing the Line: Border Stories.

With Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation to the Supreme Court all but certain, Republicans have a new strategy for mounting a credible opposition: Avoid personal attacks and focus on her fairness in her confirmation hearings — and hope to win over independent voters in the process.

Bill Lerach, a San Diego-based class-action attorney, was once known as "the knee-capper of corporate America." After winning $45 billion in fraud judgements against corporations like Enron, Citibank and Drexel-Burnham, in 2007, Lerach pleaded guilty to one federal conspiracy charge of obstruction of justice. He was sentenced to two years in prison and lost his license to practice law. He is the subject of the new book "Circle of Greed."

The annual number of collisions between aircraft and wildlife quadrupled from 1990-2007 and poses a growing threat over the next 10 years, according to a Federal Aviation Administration report released Friday.

Under the financial overhaul bill before the House, auto dealers would not be regulated by a proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Consumer advocates want to change that. They argue that the exemption means car buyers won't be protected against abusive auto loans originated by the dealers.

State agencies are overwhelmed by the number of people applying for unemployment insurance during the recession. It's taken up to two months for some unemployed workers to get their first check in California. The Obama administration says improving states' performance is a priority.

This year's U.S. Open women's and men's singles champions were historic in nature. Roger Federer became the first man in history to win five consecutive titles at two different Grand Slam events. Serena Williams returned to the No. 1 world ranking after a five-year absence.

Prominent health care lobbyist Howard Cohen is returning to the Hill as a key committee staffer. He's the latest to go back to a staff job as Republicans take control of the House.