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If you think San Diego's North County is a sleepy, bucolic area where nothing happens, think again. Our editors take a look at what's going on north of the 56, including the rejection of a major development, the continuing fallout from the murders of Chelsea King and Amber Dubois and the ever-changing roster of candidates for offices in Poway.

Few American mothers could fathom a situation that would force them to leave their children in order to put food in their bellies, clothes on their backs and send them to school. But this is the reality for many Filipina women, who cross oceans in search of jobs that pay enough to provide for their families back home.

Critics say the ads, created by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, are condescending and could have a negative effect on people who are overweight. But the company stands by the ads, saying the obesity problem is so big, they needed to take dramatic action.

The Army's investigation produced a wealth of new information on why Bergdahl walked off his base in Afghanistan in 2009. The major general who led the inquiry recommended against a prison sentence.

Airs Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Food is a vital part of life, but sometimes, a favorite meal can be so good, that we remember everything about it. As part of our monthly Food Hour, we'll recount memorable meals in San Diego and around the globe.

To Mainers, cold-water shrimp pulled from the Gulf of Maine in midwinter by a shrinking fleet of fisherman are many things: fresh, sweet, delicious, affordable, precious.

The grand reopening for the Hungry Tiger marks an end and a new beginning for Morse High schools culinary arts program. Its also senior Laly Martinez last few weeks to sharpen her skills before going off to culinary school to become a chef. "I've tasted the food yes and its really good," she said.

The highest tides of the year in San Diego County could serve as a warning about the threat of climate change.

La Plaza pays tribute to the complex histories and identities of Mexicanos, Californios, Mexican-Americans and Chicanos: everyone from musicians in the group Ozomatli to the 44 settlers who arrived from Mexico in 1781 to establish the city of Los Angeles.