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In-depth coverage of the issues that matter most in San Diego. From the beach to the border, classroom to courtroom, KPBS brings you the latest on city hall, public transportation, business, military and health issues.
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San Diego Tapping the Sun's Energy
The California Public Utilities Commission says the state has reached a milestone with its solar initiative. And San Diego County is doing its part to go solar. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.
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SD Development Corporation in Hot Water
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders has asked the head of the Southeastern Development Corporation to resign, because of financial improprieties. SEDC faces mounting criticism for inadequate disclosure of generous executive bonuses. The agency is also in trouble with the State Attorney General's office. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.
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California's Blue Collar Work Force Filled with the Uninsured
More than one out of four workers in major blue-collar jobs in California is uninsured. A new report from the San Diego-based Center for Policy Initiatives takes a look at what occupations are most affected. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.
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Group Urges Legislature to Address California Water Problems
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and a coalition of business, labor and environmental leaders say California is in a water crisis that threatens its environment and economy. The group called on the state legislature to put a water bond issue on the November ballot. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.
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Plan to Double Decker the Docks
A controversial initiative has qualified for the November ballot that would create 97 acres of new waterfront property along San Diego Bay. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.
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Californians Are Changing Their Ways
It seems soaring gas prices have pushed a lot of us to change our habits, big time. That's the word from a new Field Poll. Marianne Russ reports.
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Which Way San Diego Bay?
The "Port of San Diego Marine Freight Preservation and Bay Front Redevelopment Initiative" qualified for the November ballot this week. The initiative is an ambitious plan that will pull voters into the long running debate over how to make the best use of one of San Diego's finest assets. Alison St John takes us to the waterfront.
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23% of S.D. High School Students Dropped Out Last Year
The California Department of Education says nearly a quarter of San Diego public high school students dropped out in the 2006-07 school year. The San Diego Unified School Superintendent calls that an embarrassment. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.
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California's Dry Times Continue
Dry conditions in California the past two years are predicted to give way to more normal rainfall next year. But a state meteorologist says if those long range forecasts are wrong, a third dry year would challenge the state's water supply. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has details.
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Demaio Disclosures In Question
A freshly elected San Diego city council member has come under fire for failing to adequately disclose the source of his income prior to running for office. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.
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