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Even before last month's devastating earthquake, Calexico, in the Imperial Valley, had the highest home foreclosure and unemployment rates in California. Today, schools in Calexico Unifed will reopen after repairs from earthquake damage.

With midterm elections less than two weeks away, efforts to get the coveted Latino vote are ramping up. Democrats are hoping for a loyal turnout, while Republicans are appealing to the disenchanted.

What's the latest on plans to build a permanent shelter for the homeless in downtown San Diego? And, what are the economic arguments for building a permanent shelter? We speak to Brian Maienschein, with the United Way of San Diego County.

Facing a $1.5 billion budget deficit, Arizona has reversed authorization for certain types of state-funded transplants. The cuts could mean life or death for 98 low-income residents. Lawmakers may have made the decision based on faulty data, however, so they could reconsider -- but not before January.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson came under fire before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday for their handling of the economy. They said they expect the U.S. to avoid a recession.

An earthquake with a preliminary estimated magnitude of 4.5 struck northern Baja California today, and was felt through much of San Diego County, but no damage was immediately reported.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that dedicates $250 million in federal funds to state and local projects along the U.S. Mexico border during the next five years. Congressman Bob Fi

Amid the joy at the rescue of the trapped Chilean miners, there are concerted efforts to make sure the kind of accident that led to their 69-day ordeal doesn't happen again. Safety groups say Chile should adopt international standards for mines. The San Jose Mine was operating despite repeated violations.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the Fed is committed to keeping the U.S. economy out of a recession. He did not indicate a specific percentage-point cut to interest rates to prevent housing and credit problems from dragging down the economy.