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San Diego Schools Honored For Pledge To Technology In The Classroom

KPBS — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:30:00 -0700

Technology is changing fast and schools are doing their best to keep up. We take a look at what's going on in San Diego's schools to help advance learning with the use of technology.

Strike Underway At UC Medical Centers

KPBS — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:14 -0700

Thousands of health care workers at UC San Diego Medical Center and University of California hospitals across the state began a two-day strike today, walking picket lines as they push for a new contract.

In 'Stung,' Researcher Connects Jellyfish Blooms To Doomed Oceans

KPBS — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:16:18 -0700

In her new book, "Stung," researcher Lisa-ann Gershwin Ph.D., compares jellyfish to an angel of death whose presence in the ocean is causing destruction, death and disruption. And she says humans are contributing to the problem.

Survey Shows Majority Of Experts Agree Humans Are Cause Of Climate Change

KPBS — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:30:00 -0700

Public opinion on climate change may still be divided but a new survey finds climate experts agree on the cause. They point to humans as the problem behind global warming. That validates research done nearly a decade ago by a University of California, San Diego professor who says the science has always backed up the effects of climate change.

Joe Hill On His New Book 'NOS4A2'

KPBS — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:32:01 -0700

Horror writer Joe Hill's new novel, "NOS4A2," came out April 30. Listen to his full interview with KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando.

Roundtable: Cancer in Jail; Sea Wall Lawsuits; Frogs With Fungus; Mice With Alzheimer's; Undocumented Millions

KPBS — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:25:30 -0700

A woman dying in Las Colinas jail would be released if she were in prison. Homeowners atop the Solana Beach bluffs may sue the city. The decision to import African Clawed Frogs decades ago having dire consequences now. The landscape of undocumented immigrants in California and the nation is complex.

Weekend Preview: North Park Festival Of Arts, Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang and The Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival

KPBS — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:35:49 -0700

This weekend's happenings cater to lovers of the arts, film, live music and even chocolate and jewelry.

San Diego Teen Eagle Scout Weighs In On Resolution To Allow Gay Scouts

KPBS — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:17:28 -0700

The Boy Scouts of America's national council meets in Texas next week to consider lifting the ban on gay scouts.

Clearing The Air About Marijuana Use Among San Diego Teens

KPBS — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:00 -0700

A forum tonight will address the impacts of chronic marijuana use among San Diego County youth. We take a look at how many teens are using marijuana, at what age and what effects it can have on academics.

From 'The Cooked Seed,' Writer Anchee Min Sows A Path In America

KPBS — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:17:28 -0700

Bestselling author Anchee Min's second memoir "The Cooked Seed," tells the story of Min's life as an American immigrant.

Former Freddie Mac Chief Economist Says Housing Finance Model Can Be Found Outside The U.S.

KPBS — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:30:00 -0700

What to do about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: that's the focus of housing finance reform. Dr. Michael Lea, director of SDSU's Corky McMillin Center for Real Estate, was Freddie Mac's chief economist in the 1980s. Next month, he heads to Washington where he'll testify on housing finance reform and, more specifically, what to do about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Hotly-Contested District 4 Election Less Than A Week Away

KPBS — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:26:08 -0700

Next week voters in San Diego's southeastern neighborhoods will pick a new city council member and there's a lot at stake.

Has The Job Market Rebounded For San Diego's 2013 College Grads?

KPBS — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:30:00 -0700

As the 2013 college grads get ready to grab their diplomas, many will also be hitting the streets in search of that perfect job. What does the job market hold for new grads in light of the economic downturn of the past few years? We take a look.

One Book, One San Diego Unveils 2013 Title

KPBS — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:32:47 -0700

KPBS is proud to announce the One Book, One San Diego book winner for 2013: Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks.

May Budget Revise: Governor Brown Proposes $1B For New School Standards

KPBS — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:24:46 -0700

Gov. Jerry Brown is proposing giving California school districts an additional $1 billion to implement new, more rigorous academic standards and $240 million more for his sweeping school funding overhaul.

Gonzalez, Castaneda Ramp Up Campaigns

KPBS — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:13:39 -0700

One week before the May 21 special election, candidates for California's 80th Assembly District race to connect with voters.

Adapting To The New Reality Of Increased Wildfire Danger

KPBS — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:17:28 -0700

Governor Jerry Brown is warning Californians that climate change will make wildfires more frequent and dangerous. We'll assess what the governor means about adapting to this new reality.

Roundtable: Nathan Fletcher Turns Democrat, Julian Fire Stays Volunteer, Governor Touts School Formula, Disney Idea es Muerto

KPBS — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:45:31 -0700

Nathan Fletcher dropped the other shoe: the blue one. Julian-Cuyamaca Fire spurns county funds to stay all-volunteer. Governor Brown's plan changes school funding formula. The Walt Disney Company may wish it was dead.

Fanfare For Maksymowicz: A Campus Legend in the Shadow of 'Fallen Star'

KPBS — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:00:00 -0700

The story behind an unmarked, mysterious art installation at UCSD and its rumored connection to a tragic moment in campus history.

San Onofre Hearing Set To Begin Amid Hint From Edison Of Permanent Shutdown

KPBS — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:36:32 -0700

Southern California Edison says if nuclear regulators turn down its request to restart one reactor, Edison may decide to shut the plant permanently. But that's just one of the issues surrounding San Onofre, as we head into another summer without power from the plant.