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Myrtle Cole, a candidate for San Diego City Council District 4.

Following in D4 Leaders' Footsteps: A Reader's Guide to Myrtle Cole

Myrtle Cole, who's running for San Diego's District 4 council seat, sees herself as an heir to former Councilmen Charles Lewis and George Stevens.

<em>Parrotfishe</em> is one of James Prosek's "hybrid paintings." Created in 2005, the image is a "commentary on how we name nature. This creature, a parrotfish, became its name in protest of being named."

A Young Artist Finds Solace In Creatures Of The Sea And Sky

Long before James Prosek became a world-famous artist and naturalist, he was a kid who used art as a way to work through the ups and downs of childhood. "When I went into the woods, it was the first time that I felt like something was mine," he says.

Bernie McDaid keeps a framed photo of his meeting with Pope Benedict by his front door. "It was a tough moment," McDaid says.

As Pope Resigns, Clergy Abuse Survivors Remember 2008 Meeting

Among those watching the papal transition closely are survivors of clergy sexual abuse, including a handful who were selected to meet with Pope Benedict XVI five years ago as the crisis raged.

Oceanside resident Peter Robbins, the voice of Charlie Brown in several Peanuts films and television specials.

Judge Refuses To Lower Bail For Man Who Did Voice of Charlie Brown

A judge today refused to lower the $550,000 bail for Oceanside resident Peter Robbins -- the voice of Charlie Brown in several Peanuts films and television specials -- who is charged with threatening his girlfriend and the doctor who performed her breast enhancement surgery.

Events: Restaurant Week, Whale Days And Cool Crafts

We'll get some recommendations for your weekend from San Diego Magazine's Erin Chambers Smith, including the best tips for Restaurant Week.

An index of global food prices jumped 83 percent in the 3 years ended in February, while wheat prices nearly tripled. Enlarge to see price projections for key food crops.

Aid Groups Target Poor Nations as Food Prices Soar

International aid institutions are scrambling to help poor nations cope with a dramatic jump in food prices. Part of the problem is attributed to low food reserves, rising energy prices and high demand for biofuels. The era of inexpensive food may be over.

Hispanic Heritage Month Programs 2009

KPBS will broadcast special programs during the month of October in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2009. View a list of these programs and get schedule information.

Diane Nygaard by the Marron Adobe, with land proposed for development behind

Quarry Creek - A Carlsbad Conundrum

The proposed Quarry Creek housing development in Carlsbad is a project that highlights the tension between preserving open space and building for the future. Tonight, the Carlsbad Planning Commission considers whether to give the project its approval.

Local Clinic Works To Prevent Birth Defects

Having a healthy baby takes a bit of work and awareness. Birth defects, if they are severe, can affect not only the baby but the whole family for the rest of their lives. And the costs can be enormous.

The Gourmet Transformation of Chocolate

Valentine's Day is approaching and we explore the world of chocolate by talking to local food writer Caron Golden and Will Gustwiller, the owner and chocolatier of Eclipse Chocolat in San Diego. We ta

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