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Large and small races in the East County worthy of interest are the competitive 77th Assembly District, Mayoral races in El Cajon and La Mesa, and -- believe it or not -- seats on the Padre Dam Municipal Water District Board.

Supporters of Proposition 19, that would legalize marijuana in California, argue that regulating the drug will end violence associated with Mexican drug cartels. Officials on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border doubt that because marijuana is just one of many drugs that cartels smuggle.

Almost a year after a federally funded task force caused an uproar by recommending that mammograms be optional for women younger than 50, the debate continues. And experts are finding consensus around the idea that a better screening test for breast cancer is needed.

In releasing images of the much-debated cultural center planned for Lower Manhattan, the main developer says he wanted to show people what the project is all about. Sharif El-Gamal says the center will include much more than a mosque; a fitness center and Sept. 11 memorial are also planned.

The fight over San Diego's Proposition D grows fiercer with powerful business interests on both sides. We'll discuss the impact of a half-cent sales tax on consumers and find out what San Diego's fire and police officials say would happen if Prop. D fails.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared to back pedal on a deal to sell the state-owned Del Mar fairgrounds during an appearance in San Diego Friday. A bill introduced and withdrawn from the state senate earlier this week spelled out the property’s sale.

Pakistan continues to block a key route for getting supplies to U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan. Analysts say Pakistan is flexing its muscle after a U.S. helicopter attack killed two Pakistani soldiers near the Afghan border.

War is Hell for the Kids, Too

The Nobel committee's decision to award the honor to imprisoned dissident Liu Xiaobo has angered Chinese officials. But analysts say the decision could provide opportunity for Chinese leaders who favor human rights reform.

The idea of building a permanent housing and service center for the homeless downtown is moving closer to reality. We discuss what issues still need to be worked out before the project is officially approved. Plus, why has it taken so long to get this long-discussed idea off the ground?