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Pentagon Tells Recruiters to Accept Gay Applicants, but San Diegans Rejected

The annual TED Prize, past winners include Bill Clinton and Bono, goes to a French graffiti artist whose work is currently on view at MCASD and on the streets of San Diego.

At least three service members discharged for being gay have begun the process to re-enlist after the Pentagon directed the military to accept openly gay recruits for the first time in the nation's history.

Along with their often sketchy claims, there's another common thread in this year's political ads -- they repeat the same lines in state after state and district after district as the major parties hammer home just a few themes.

With rain falling over much of San Diego Tuesday the city council will again take up the issue of opening a winter homeless shelter. Two new locations are being considered

Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and challenger Bill Brady, a Republican, are in a tight race. The state's huge budget deficit and high unemployment are the top issues.

A Sweet Transvestite, Sparkling Vampires, and Yes More Zombies

A heated campaign is under way in Iowa, where conservatives hope to unseat three Supreme Court justices who helped clear the way for same-sex marriage. Periodic ballot questions on whether to keep judges are usually low key, but this year -- in Iowa and other states -- they are big political battles.

California could be the first state in the nation to legalize marijuana if Proposition 19 passes this November. The initiative would make recreational use of marijuana legal and allow cities and counties to tax and regulate the sale of the drug. We'll discuss details of the initiative and the KPBS documentary about Prop. 19 called "The Marijuana State," set to broadcast Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 9 p.m. on KPBS Television.

If Proposition 19 is approved, will California businesses still be allowed to test for marijuana use among employees? And what does the Federal government intend to do if California votes to legalize pot? On this Legal Update, we'll explore the legalities of Prop 19 and get the latest on the Don't Ask, Don't Tell appeal.