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Jeanne and Bob Donald lived in Valdez, Alaska, in 1989 and dealt with the fallout of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Now they own a cheesecake shop in Gulf Shores, Ala., a town hit by the BP oil spill. Bob, who was a mental health professional in Alaska, tells NPR he's considering doing it again because he expects to see the same psycho-social problems as he did in Valdez.

As the country debates Arizona's controversial new immigration law, KPBS takes a closer look at unauthorized immigration here in San Diego. In a special documentary, we explore why migrants take big risks to work here, and what happens to children of deported parents.

What are the true costs of illegal immigration in California? KPBS Reporter Joanne Faryon brings us a report on the financial implications of the state's large illegal immigrant population.

This week, Comic-Con International, the largest comics and pop culture convention in the world, begins at the San Diego Convention Center. Back in the early 70s, Comic-Con was a much more focused and intimate affair, started by San Diegans who love comic books and science fiction. We'll talk with three of the original founders of Comic-Con.

Muslims in China have developed their own set of practices with Chinese characteristics. The biggest difference is the development of independent women's mosques with female imams leading the prayers. But now, economics — not the state or resistance inside Islam — threaten their survival.

Call them what you will - unauthorized , illegal, or undocumented - the three million immigrants in California who either entered the U.S. illegally or overstayed their visas have an impact on the state's economy and a polarizing effect on its politics. We explore the costs of illegal immigration on business, government, and the children of those who are deported, and we look at why illegal immigrants continue to find their way north in spite of formidable obstacles.

Three million unauthorized immigrants live here in California. The statistics raise an important economic question – just what are the financial implications of such a large undocumented population? KPBS begins its special Envision series, Crossing the Line: Border Stories.

An explosion of religious belief has accompanied the last 30 years of economic reform in China — and some estimates indicate that Christians now outnumber communists. Authorities are struggling with how to control the growth.

From urban rooftops to suburban ranches, apiaries are hip. As the ranks of backyard beekeepers grow, they're reporting some mysterious and sometimes disturbing behaviors, including the disappearance of whole hives. And what about the honey? Is it really good medicine, or just a sweet treat?

With triple-digit temperatures forecast in parts of San Diego, the county Health and Human Services Agency today urged the public to check on the elderly and disabled to make sure they are staying cool.