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Roundtable: Schools & Police Board Are In Trouble, Michael Crowe Is Not

KPBS — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:17:56 -0700

One in five teachers likely to be laid off by San Diego Unified unless concessions -- or a miracle -- happen. The Citizens Review Board of Police Practices charged with questionable practices of its own. Michael Crowe found "factually innocent"of murder -- and he's not alone.

District 1 Race Could Shift Balance Of Power On SD City Council

KPBS — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:43:12 -0700

The four candidates for San Diego City Council District 1 are making that election one of the most competitive this year.

Weekend Preview: The Beach Boys, Mrs. Magician And A Strawberry Fest

KPBS — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:43:44 -0700

The long Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and there are many events happening this weekend to help you welcome warmer days.

The Fronteras Vote 2012 Election Special

KPBS — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:19:00 -0700

Missed the special broadcast? The entire two-hour program is now posted, along with ways to continue the discussion.

Denise Ducheny Is Running To Replace Bob Filner In District 51

KPBS — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:48:55 -0700

Denise Ducheny wants to represent the 51st District, southern San Diego County and all of Imperial County, in Congress. Her priorities include border wait times, immigration reform and veterans' issues and getting her opponent, State Senator Juan Vargas, to debate her.

District 7 Winner Could Determine SD City Council Majority

KPBS — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

The race for the San Diego City Council District 7 seat will put a brand new face on the council. We'll meet some of the candidates.

Candidates Square Off Over San Diego City Council District 9

KPBS — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

The two candidates for San Diego City Council's brand new district, District 9, said increasing funding for police presence and infrastructure will be among their top priorities if elected.

CineCucina: SDIFF Pairs Food And Film

KPBS — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

In May, the San Diego Italian Film Festival serves up CineCucina, two evenings of film all about food (and wine) and a party on the pier.

Roundtable: Water rates, Port Plans, SDUSD Insolvency, Outsourcing Fire Protection

KPBS — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:30:00 -0700

Plans are in the news this week: to raise county water rates nearly 10 percent, to make the Port a paying proposition, to declare SDUSD insolvent, and to outsource fire protection services.

Complications Persist For Plaza De Panama Project

KPBS — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:30:00 -0700

A letter to the city of San Diego from the National Park Service says the plan to remove cars from the center of Balboa Park could put the park's designation as a national historical landmark at risk. But supporters of the Plaza de Panama plan say the letter is nothing more than a scare tactic.

Weekend Preview: Art, Pirates, And OB Beach Ball

KPBS — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Barbarella Fokos, author of Diary of a Diva for the San Diego Reader, and correspondent for NBC, and Enrique Limon, writer for San Diego CityBeat and editor for the website El Zonkey Show have some diverse weekend suggestions.

Salk Study May Offer Drug-Free Intervention To Prevent Obesity

KPBS — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Salk researchers find it's not what you eat but when that could hold the key to intervention for obesity. We hear from the lead researcher.

District 3 San Diego County Supervisor Race Heats Up

KPBS — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:30:00 -0700

For the first time in 16 years, there is an open seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. We hear from the top three candidates vying for the District 3 seat.

'Cruisin' Califas' Brings Lowrider Art To Oceanside Museum

KPBS — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:05:36 -0700

A new exhibition at the Oceanside Museum of Art celebrates the art and artists of lowriding.

San Miguel Fire To Outsource Fire Protection

KPBS — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:34:00 -0700

How can a fire district with some 80-plus employees outsource the very job it was formed to do? San Miguel Consolidated Fire District in the East County is in negotiations with CAL FIRE to do just that.

Gov. Brown Lays Out Deeper Cuts As Projected Deficit Swells To $16B

KPBS — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:13:44 -0700

Gov. Brown's latest budget plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1 proposes $8.3 billion in spending cuts to close a revised deficit of $15.7 billion deficit, an amount equal to 17 percent of the state's entire general fund.

Bob Filner Says Fletcher's Shift To Independent Was 'Hail Mary' Pass

KPBS — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:30:00 -0700

Congressman Bob Filner says he's not concerned by the latest mayoral polls, although they show him tied for second place. He also explains why he thinks Proposition B is unfair to city employees.

Carl DeMaio Says His Support For Same-Sex Marriage Separate From Role As Mayor

KPBS — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:30:00 -0700

City Councilman and mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio answers questions on his stance on same-sex marriage, the Convention Center expansion and his rivalry with the other candidates.

The Living Coast Discovery Center Opens New Exhibit

KPBS — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

The Chula Vista Nature Center changed its name to the Living Coast Discovery Center last month, and the first exhibit under the new moniker is Washed Ashore, which turns trash into art to call attention to ocean pollution.

Nathan Fletcher Signed Anti-Tax Pledge In 2007, Says He Would Not Sign It Now

KPBS — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Five years ago, state Assemblyman and mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher signed Grover Norquist's "Taxpayer Protection Pledge," promising to vote against all efforts to increase taxes. But Fletcher told KPBS that he would no longer sign that pledge today.