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A high school in Wayne County, N.C., has a student population that is poor and 99 percent black. That's not the case at other public high schools in the same county. The disparity has prompted a civil rights inquiry — and complaints about what one leader calls "re-segregation."

Wildlife experts convene next week in the city of Doha in Qatar to consider how to control the trade in rare animals and plants. Trade in elephant ivory continues to be a contentious issue. And this year sees a brand new effort to move offshore and protect some of the ocean's most charismatic and sought-after species.

The Poway community celebrates the life of Chelsea King in a special memorial on Saturday. San Diego County is still reeling from the tragic loss of King and Escondido teenager Amber Dubois. The two cases have caused parents to consider the safety of their own children regardless of where they live.

House Republicans have launched a full-blown ethics offensive against the Democratic majority. The issues are ethics violations and spending earmarks, two lines of attack Democrats employed when they won control of Congress four years ago.

Health insurers have been demonized for raising premiums and for opposing health care reform. But one California lawmaker wants to give insurance companies a big break.

The murder-suicide of Andrew Joseph Stack, who flew a plane into IRS offices in Austin, Texas in February, drew praise from some in the Tea Party Movement, those who would have been considered fringe nutcases a year ago. Even some elected officials have seemed to endorse his action. Who are the Tea Partiers really? What do they believe, why does the movement attract the far-right fringe, and what do they really want from government?

For your weekend: a handful of comedies on San Diego stages, two new restaurants, and St. Patrick Day celebrations that start early. We'll learn more from our trusted scouts, Erin Chambers Smith and Jim Hebert.

Director Cruz Angeles and actress Yareli Arizmendi join us to talk about their film "Don't Let Me Drown," which is screening at this year's San Diego Latino Film Festival. It's about a clandestine love between two teenagers and is being touted as one of the best film portraits of New York City in the aftermath of 9/11.

Local Filmgoers Have a Pair of Film Events to Choose From

Average Grade Is C- On 2009 Environmental Issues