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The California Highway Patrol issued 28,000 speeding tickets to drivers on San Diego freeways last year. That's a big number, but it is down from the year before. The CHP says the number of accidents

More than 560 people are arrested in an investigation of mass-marketing fraud schemes that victimized more than 2 million Americans, according to the Justice Department. The scams were carried out over the Internet and via telemarketing and direct mail. Officials say losses exceed $1 billion.

As debate on an immigration bill continues, lawmakers are clashing over whether to establish a minimum wage for immigrant farm workers, and which illegal immigrants to offer a path to citizenship.

City of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders met with four California congressional representatives in Washington DC Tuesday to push for expanding the San Ysidro Port of Entry and for a new border crossing.

It's looking more and more like the Miramar Marine Corps Station will be put to a vote as a possible airport site in November. A key committee of the County's Airport Authority voted yesterday to put

Many decisions coming out of the Supreme Court this term have been unanimous. At first glance, that might make the court look unified under new Chief Justice John Roberts. The unity, however, appears to have been achieved by narrowing the scope of the rulings.

The Senate continues its attempt to overhaul the nation's immigration laws. Amendments added to the bill aim to increase fencing between the borders and bar illegal immigrants who've committed felonies from pursuing U.S. citizenship. Leaders hope to have a final vote on the issue by the end of the week.

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin says he plans to reach out to every segment of the community after he was re-elected over the weekend. He defeated Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu in a run-off. Some voters have concerns about their city's future under Nagin, but others say they've already seen positive changes.

On June 6th, East County voters will decide whether property owners should pay slightly higher taxes to support improvements at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has the story on

The people of New Orleans have re-elected Mayor Ray Nagin to guide their city through its continued recovery from Hurricane Katrina. Nagin's new term begins May 31, one day before the opening of a new hurricane season. Political analyst Greg Rigamer talks to Debbie Elliott about Nagin's victory and the direction he plans to steer the city.