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The Nehemiah project has made affordable housing possible for working-class homeowners in Brooklyn and the Bronx. The church-run project's strict lending practices have helped keep foreclosure rates surprisingly low.

Italian films may have fewer car chases and shoot 'em ups, but they make up for it in satire, political edge, and social realism. Some of the latest Italian films will be screening at the San Diego Italian Film Festival, including four films by the young, prolific director Paolo Virzi.

Is the local economy starting to improve, or are more hard times expected in the near future? Why is housing stabilizing, while the commercial real estate market is getting worse? We speak to local experts on the economy and real estate about the latest trends they are seeing.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who met with U.S. Sen. John Kerry among others this week on his country's disputed presidential election, on Tuesday accepted a a U.N.-backed panel's finding and endorsed a runoff with chief rival Abdullah Abdullah. Afghanistan's election commission ordered a runoff election for Nov. 7.

Former SDSU business professor Natasha Josefowitz is out with her 17-th book of light verse. Professor Josefowitz, now over 80 years old, shares her humor and wisdom about growing older.

Voters will decide whether to repeal the state's gay marriage law next month. While the latest poll gives an edge to same-sex marriage supporters, opponents aren't backing down. They say the law will result in gay marriage being taught in public schools. Campaign organizers from both camps expect a close race.

Court officials report that they are hearing more hardship excuses from potential jurors during the recession. A poll conducted by the Center for Jury Studies suggests that the extent of this problem depends on how hard the recession has hit a given community.

Four San Diego County farmers markets are now accepting food stamps in an effort to encourage low income families to eat more fruits and vegetables. We take a look at the program and its impact on the community.

The U.S. debate over increasing the force size in Afghanistan resonates on the streets of Kabul.

Despite the warnings of a pandemic of the H1N1 swine flu, less than half of Americans say they plan to receive the new vaccine. Health professionals are worried and shaping their message to change these skeptical minds, but it won't be easy.