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An estimated 2 million Iraqis have fled the country as a result of the war. A small, but rapidly increasing number of Iraqis is finding a haven on the other side of the world — in the southern Chinese trading city of Yiwu.

Concerns over food safety, traffic and air problems and press freedoms, continue to dampen China's build up to the 2008 Olympic Games. But as the country marks one year to go before the games begin at 8:08 on 08/08/08, they say they are right one track toward their goal of hosting the best games ever.

Local skateboarders await the new skateboard park in San Marcos, which opens next summer. A recreation official with the City of San Marcos explains why the plans for this large open space include a s

Anger over the proposed Blackwater USA training facility in Potrero has led to the county's first recall election targeting planning group members. We speak with two members of the Potrero Community P

Months before the first presidential primary, state election officials are considering how voters will cast their ballots. California's secretary of state last week decertified voting machines used in 39 counties because of concerns electronic voting machines are vulnerable to hackers.

Women are opting out of the workforce after having children as fewer promotions and opportunities make work less rewarding. Liz Ryan, a workplace consultant and a columnist for BusinessWeek, speaks with Steve Inskeep.

Chinese and Olympic officials are set to mark a year-long countdown to the Beijing Olympic Games, which begins on 08/08/08. China wants to spotlight its international prominence, but concerns remain about its pollution, traffic, and food safety.

President Bush said Monday that, with the right intelligence, the U.S. and Pakistani governments could take out al-Qaida leaders in Pakistan. Bush is at Camp David, where he is meeting with Afghan president Hamid Karzai.

Nineteen million have been driven from their homes in recent days, forced out by rising floodwaters in monsoon-soaked South Asia. On Monday the death toll rose to 347 and authorities worry that number could grow if waterborne diseases spread.

A community group called “GoAwayChargers” has formed in Oceanside to oppose building a new NFL stadium. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.