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What will or will not happen to public safety in San Diego is at the heart of the debate over a proposed sales tax on the November ballot. Now the police department is weighing in.

The American middle class faced new economic pressures even before the recession. But despite concerns that middle-income workers are falling behind the wealthy, standards of living have generally been rising.

The San Diego City Council has voted unanimously to talk with a development team about turning the downtown World Trade Center building into a permanent homeless shelter.

President Zardari's administration is being rocked by the media and judiciary, which are hammering at corruption charges. Meanwhile, the military wants a greater role in government. Washington says keeping a civilian government in control is essential for democracy in Pakistan.

How are the gang problems in the North County different from the issues that exist in the City of San Diego, and the South Bay?

As part of ongoing election coverage on KPBS, we profile the race for the US Senate in California. Incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer and Republican challenger Carly Fiorina have met for two debates and expressed very different views on subjects like health care and immigration reform. KPBS Political correspondent Gloria Penner examines the sharp contrasts between these two candidates.

It would be hard to find stronger proof that former President George W. Bush's dream of pulling significant numbers of Latinos into the Republican Party has been pretty much dashed than the newly released poll from Pew Hispanic Center.

Ex-President George W. Bush wanted more Latinos in the GOP. A new Pew poll shows that dream has not only been dashed but is moving in the wrong direction. A smaller percentage of Latinos than before say the Republican Party is concerned about them.

The Pew Hispanic Center survey finds 65 percent of Latinos favor the Democratic candidate in their local congressional district. But only half of Latino registered voters say they are certain to vote in next month's midterm elections.

Why did the San Diego City Council approve three financial reform measures before voters have the opportunity to decide on Prop. D?