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John McCain's maverick moves of the past have ticked off some of his own conservative constituents. Enter congressman turned radio talk show host J.D. Hayworth, who appeals to the Tea Party crowd. This election, McCain might have some serious competition.

What should you consider before adopting a new dog or cat? And, how do you know what kind of pet is right for your living situation? We speak to a vet, a dog trainer and the founder of the Doggie Street Festival about the dos and don'ts of pet adoptions.

Should amateur and professional soccer players wear some kind of head protection to prevent against concussions? We speak to several experts about the frequency of head injuries in soccer, and about the arguments for having players wear some kind of head protection.

Incumbent Gov. Rick Perry holds the top spot in the polls, ahead of sitting Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Perry figured out early how to ride the tide of conservative discontent by billing himself as a candidate of change. Meanwhile, a Tea Party candidate is making a surprisingly strong run.

Despite high-profile support for ending the military's ban on allowing openly gay Americans to serve, repeal is hardly a done deal this year. That fact was brought home Tuesday, when Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey told the Senate he had "serious concerns" about a rollback while the military is fighting two wars.

San Diego County Supervisors have taken a position against union supported Project Labor Agreements. However they decided not to put the controversial issue on the ballot.

Advocates for customers are urging California regulators to reject a proposed $29 million rate increase to cover San Diego Gas & Electric's increased fire insurance costs.

Culture Lust host Angela Carone has been thinking about the "Compton Cookout" scandal at UCSD and wondering what, if anything, pop culture has to do with it.

The White House says the president's new $950 billion health care plan is a starting point for his meeting Thursday with congressional leaders. But Republicans see little point in talking when Democrats seem intent on pushing through legislation without GOP help.

Expectations are high for the military offensive in Marjah, the informal beginning of President Obama's new strategy to turn around the increasingly deteriorating situation in the country. Analysts say the Obama administration must show tangible success to keep the American public — and possibly NATO allies — on board.