KPBS Stories: Living

Council Considers Flag Project Celebrating Gay Pride

Neiko Will — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:15:49 -0700

A request to place a huge "rainbow flag" atop a 65-foot pole in Hillcrest was rejected by the city's Planning Commission. Now the Council will consider the project.

The Living Coast Discovery Center Opens New Exhibit

Beth Accomando, Maureen Cavanaugh, Katie Euphrat — 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.

Yankees Honor Camp Pendleton Military Dog Sgt. Rex (Video)

Beth Ford Roth — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:14:52 -0700

The New York Yankees honored retired Camp Pendleton combat dog Sgt. Rex at a pregame ceremony on Sunday. Sgt. Rex was adopted by his former handler, New York resident and retired Marine Cpl. Megan Leavey, in April.

Gay Republicans Still Look For Romney's Support

NPR — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:57:57 -0700

One group watching Mitt Romney's position on same-sex marriage closely is the Log Cabin Republicans, a group that advocates for gay rights. Founder Rich Tafel says the presumptive GOP presidential candidate needs to show some support if he hopes to win valuable swing voters this fall.

Thousands Of Marine Mammals May Be Harmed By Navy Sonar

Peggy Pico — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700

A new report by the U.S. Navy predicts its use of explosives and sonar may hurt or kill thousands more marine mammals than previously thought.

Trade Tech High Helping Reluctant Learners Succeed In Vista

Dwane Brown — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700

North County Charter School's First Graduating Class

Transit Complaints To Get Public Airing Saturday

Kaitlin Brooks — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:06:51 -0700

City Heights residents frustrated over transit service, cost.

Bribery Charges Added In Sweetwater Corruption Case

City News Service — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:36:26 -0700

Bribery charges were added today against four current and former Sweetwater Union High School District officials allegedly involved in a "pay-for-play'' culture with businesses awarded contracts for voter- approved bond projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Roundtable: Same-Sex Marriage, Manchester's Moves, Props A & B

Joanne Faryon, Pat Finn, Gloria Penner — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:30:00 -0700

President Obama caught up with Mayor Jerry Sanders and all four mayoral candidates this week on the issue of same-sex marriage. Doug Manchester is raising eyebrows with political endorsements, development plans and more media purchases. Do Propositions A & B solve or create problems?

Obama, Romney In The Ring For Nevada's Latino Vote

David Welna, NPR — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:57:35 -0700

As President Obama heads to Reno for a speech Friday, volunteers are already on the ground reaching out to the fast-growing population. He faces tough competition, though: The GOP announced last month that it is launching a six-state campaign to win over Latinos.

Four Paws Is Giving Rescued Animals A Second Chance

Dwane Brown — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700

We don't know what they were used for, but they're considered healthy and adoptable.

San Diego Restaurant Cultivating Next Generation Of Foodies

Kyla Calvert — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:37:35 -0700

Healthy eating and obesity prevention programs are popping up in schools all over the country. One San Diego chef wants to reconnect students with not only the basics of healthy eating, but the fun of cooking and sharing a meal with friend and family.

National Park Service Says Balboa Park Plan Could Risk Historical Designation

Katie Orr — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:50:16 -0700

In a letter to the city of San Diego, the National Park Service says plans to alter Balboa Park’s Cabrillo Bridge to keep cars out of the Plaza de Panama could put the park’s historical designation at risk.

Oceanside Mobile Home Election Flyer 'Facts' Are Questionable

Alison St John — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:39:35 -0700

Oceanside voters are being flooded with flyers presenting so-called “facts” for and against Proposition E. There is reason to question whether those “facts” are true.

SDG&E Pledges $20,000 To Palomar Mountain State Park

CITY NEWS SERVICE — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:45:04 -0700

San Diego Gas & Electric has pledged $20,000 to help keep Palomar Mountain State Park open, it was announced today.

Somalis In City Heights Lead Fight Against Liquor License

Tom Fudge — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:02:55 -0700

The move to create a new liquor store next to a mosque in City Heights has led to intense neighborhood opposition.

Hillcrest Street To Be Renamed After Gay Rights Leader Harvey Milk

CITY NEWS SERVICE — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:22:09 -0700

A two-block street in Hillcrest will be renamed in honor of slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk, following a unanimous vote today by the San Diego City Council.

San Marcos High School Ranked 11th In Country

CITY NEWS SERVICE — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:03:52 -0700

San Marcos High School was ranked third in the state and 11th in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's annual academic survey.

Alliance For Regional Solutions Plans To Expand In North County

Alison St John — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:48:56 -0700

Social service agencies in nine north county cities have decided it’s better to work together rather than compete for scarce resources. The Alliance for Regional Solutions plans to expand.

Deal To Fund Convention Center Expansion Draws Fire

Katie Orr — Mon, 07 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700

The San Diego City Council will vote today on whether to ask a judge to weigh in on the legality of the funding plan for a proposed Convention Center expansion.