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Suspected Tijuana drug cartel leader Javier Arellano Felix and one of his top lieutenants pleaded not guilty in federal court in San Diego today to charges contained in a new indictment. The two could

Eighty-one-year-old Antonia Lopez has enjoyed a full life, proudly raising seven children. She is still able to do things for herself. But at 77, she began noticing significant changes. Her daughters

The face of homelessness has changed over the past decades. A population that was once mainly single adult males started to include more women, and now includes many families with children.

Twenty-nine mine workers are dead, and hundreds of safety citations have been filed against Massey Energy. But Massey and some Wall Street analysts seem to be saying, "Not to worry." Other analysts think the rush to analyze the company's financial prospects is "crass."

California and South Carolina Republicans appear ready to nominate women for governor in races marked by record money and infidelity accusations. Primary voters in six states will choose their party nominees for governor on Tuesday. The votes are a key step in a year during which 37 governorships will be up for grabs in the fall — including a whopping 23 open seats.

The cost of handling claims and lawsuits against the city of San Diego has more than tripled in recent years, and the tab is still running in a few of the most expensive legal battles, including those against developer Roque de la Fuente and the city’s own police officers.

New data shows that changes in education policy have not eliminated the gap between test scores of white and affluent kids compared to their classmates. One research group says that education reforms started to narrow the gap in the 1990's, but it finds that the efforts have stalled. It also says federal programs are having no affect.

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A new indictment unsealed in the case against suspected Mexican drug cartel leader Francisco Javier Arellano Felix will allow the prosecution to seek the death penalty. Francisco Javier and another alleged cartel member will be arraigned in federal court on the new charges in San Diego Wednesday. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has details.

President Obama's economic stimulus package includes $7.2 billion to expand broadband Internet access into rural areas. Advocates say high-speed access is necessary in a global economy. Critics say taxpayer dollars shouldn't be used for a "cyber bridge to nowhere."