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How might a backlog of DNA samples at the SDPD crime lab impact local public safety? We speak to Lorie Hearn, with The Watchdog Institute, about their investigation into the DNA sample backlog.

The House had been expected to approve a Democratic overhaul of the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, on Wednesday, but now it's unclear when the vote will occur. The bill expands oversight of the government's spying program and broadens the jurisdiction of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.

A top state water official says some Californians are in store for a "very serious adjustment" to their water use. The warning comes after a federal judge ruled the state must cut back on the amount o

Could we see a decrease in the local jobless rate in 2011? We discuss how the region's double-digit unemployment rate affected San Diego's economy in 2010. And, we talk about next year's economic predictions.

In the starkest cases, prosecutors have transported foreign defendants accused of bribery schemes from overseas military bases to the U.S. to face trial. But legal experts are balking at these strong-arm tactics that are designed for terrorism cases -- and what they say is a misuse of U.S. law enforcement resources.

Olympic track and field star Marion Jones has pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators about using steroids. The three-time Olympic gold medalist also announced her retirement from the sport on Friday. Michele Norris has an update.

News that JP Morgan Chase would buy troubled Bear Stearns for a basement price stunned Wall Street. But many Americans were also stunned that the U.S. Federal Reserve took other steps to prevent more damage to the struggling financial institution. Finance expert Alvin Hall updates listeners on the latest financial news, and what it means for consumers.

The Bush administration says it will let Congress change the rules on how to replace federal prosecutors. California Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced a bill that would subject U.S. attorneys to Sen

The Senate votes overwhelmingly to block funding to close the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, pledging to keep a tight rein on the purse strings until President Obama announces details of what will be done with the 240 detainees being held there.

The web site, USA.gov has a treasure-trove of information -- but it can be overwhelming. We'll hear about a "hack day" event, taking place this week in San Diego, aimed at making it easier to use government information.