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The San Diego Board of Supervisors took a stand this week on legalizing marijuana in California. They're opposed. Unanimously. But drive a few hundred miles north and visit the Oakland City Council. They voted in favor of legalization. Unanimously.

Elk Grove Unified near Sacramento has opened a Virtual Academy offering online curricula for kindergarten through 12th grade. Officials hope to attract home-school students and children from other districts. But critics question using public tax dollars to fund a private school's curriculum.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors say they don't support Proposition 19, a ballot initiative that would legalize marijuana.

Despite increased federal funds for high-speed passenger rail, some states have scaled back or delayed projects because they lack necessary matching funds. New federal funding for high-speed rail requires states to pitch in 20 percent of the costs.

How far have we come in terms of accepting and understanding mental illness as a society? It is estimated that self-stigma keeps 50 to 60 percent of individuals with mental health challenges from getting treatment. We'll discuss a new initiative launched by San Diego County's department of Mental Health Services that aims to educate San Diegans about mental illness.

Before adjourning for midterm elections, Congress may decide how many Bush-era tax cuts get extended. House Minority Leader Boehner told CBS on Sunday he could see voting for what most Democrats want -- extending the cuts only for those with household income under $250,000. On Monday, other Republicans insisted they won't give in to Democrats.

For years the Justice Department opposed Georgia's voter verification law, which requires voters to prove they are U.S. citizens. But in a surprise reversal, federal officials recently approved it. However, legal experts say instances of real voter fraud is rare.

The 2010 primary season largely wraps up Tuesday with contests in seven states and D.C. No race is being watched more carefully than the rollicking GOP Senate battle in Delaware, where "establishment" candidate Mike Castle is trying to defeat Tea Party favorite Christine O'Donnell.

The Border Patrol points to three measures to prove Operation Streamline's success: It deters future illegal border-crossers, fewer people are apprehended for crossing illegally, and it allows the government to focus on more serious crime. But a closer look shows these arguments don't always hold up.

Some Christians, Jews, and Muslims are abandoning Google and Yahoo and turning to search engines like SeekFind, Jewogle and I'mHalal that yield results they believe are more likely to have God's seal of approval.