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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.

Most women have probably thought at one point in their lives, wouldn't things be easier as a man? Filmmaker Helie Lee decides to find out in her new documentary "Macho Like Me" screening at this year's San Diego Asian Film Festival. We'll also talk with festival organizers and some student filmmakers.

Todd Gloria, who represents San Diego City Council District 3, talks about the past year as a brand-new council member, the challenges ahead for city government under major budget constraints, and relations with the Mayor's office.

New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer stayed out of the public eye Tuesday, a day after allegations surfaced that he spent thousands of dollars for a night with a call girl. A top state Republican is threatening to push for impeachment.

University of California regents met in San Diego this week to discuss how to close a $1 billion budget gap. UC President Mark Yudof said thousands of qualified applicants will be turned away because of a proposed $500 million budget cut for 2011-2012, and other "unavoidable" expenses. The California State University system is also facing massive budget cuts that could lead to layoffs, and higher tuition. We discuss how the budget cuts could impact California colleges.

One of the world's premiere orchestras plays San Diego this weekend. We'll talk about the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra as well as the RC 44 Sailing Regatta taking place on San Diego Bay this weekend.

A Feminist for Obama

Can drugs make us smarter? Some students are taking drugs developed for people with cognitive deficits like ADHD to help them learn faster and remember better. As part of our monthly series on ethic

This weekend, BBC World Television will host The Doha Debates, a forum for spirited discussion about Middle East policy issues. Tim Sebastian, the former BBC correspondent, is founder and moderator of the debates. Sebastian discusses the latest meet up at Georgetown University, which focused on U.S. policy towards Israel.

As part of our special series on education, These Days looks at how the state's massive budget crisis has impacted education and local schools.