ListenSan Diego Week
Free Trash Collection Could End for San Diego City Residents
- July 31, 2009
San Diego Week host Gloria Penner speaks with KPBS reporter Katie Orr and local editors about trash fees in the City of San Diego.
Free Trash Pickup in San Diego
- July 31, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Should San Diego resident continue to get free trash pickup? The County Grand Jury says the city should charge for trash collection, but the City Council hasn't voted on idea.
S.D. City Council Talks Trash
- July 29, 2009
- By Katie Orr
Trash collection in San Diego has a messy history. The City Council waded into the issue Tuesday when it was forced to respond to the County Grand Jury’s report calling for San Diego to start charging for garbage pick up. It’s an issue that’s vexed local lawmakers for years.
Activists Want Marijuana on the 2010 Ballot
- July 29, 2009
- By Tom Fudge
A group of activists from Oakland have filed a ballot initiative that could legalize marijuana in California.
City Dwellers Versus Backcountry Residents
- July 28, 2009
- By Alison St John
San Diego City Council has taken a stand in support of SDG&E’s plan to turn off power in backcountry areas when there’s a high risk of wildfire. Downed power lines have caused several blazes that burned hundreds of homes.
San Diego Faces a Medical Marijuana Industry
- July 28, 2009
- By Tom Fudge
Using marijuana for medical reasons has been allowed in California for a dozen years. But court challenges to medical marijuana and federal prosecutions, have put a limit on groups that want to provide and sell it until now. KPBS Health Reporter Tom Fudge tells of this year's dramatic increase in activity around medical marijuana.
Some Cities Take their Time with Medical Marijuana
- July 27, 2009
- By Tom Fudge
Politicians in South County want to know what they're getting into before they approve medical marijuana dispensaries.
Calif. Assembly Passes Budget Plan
- July 24, 2009
- By Judy Lin, Associated Press
Lawmakers on Friday approved a complex package of spending cuts, local government raids and accounting maneuvers to fill California's gigantic budget deficit, providing hope that the state might begin a slow climb out of a deep financial hole.
Comic-Con's Economic Impact on San Diego
- July 24, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
According to the latest estimates, Comic-Con annually brings more than $40 million to the local economy. What's the greatest benefit Comic-Con brings to our city? And, should the Convention Center be expanded to insure that Comic-Con stays in San Diego for years to come?
La Jolla Seal Saga Continues
- July 24, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The long saga of the seals at the Children's Pool in La Jolla will last for at least three more months. That's following a Superior Court judge's decision to delay a ruling on the fate of the seals until October. What factors played into the judge's decision to delay his ruling? And, why has this story captivated San Diego over the last decade?
State Budget Deal Reached
- July 24, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
California legislative leaders reached an agreement to close the state's $26.3 billion budget gap earlier this week. How will the budget deal impact city and county governments in the state? And, will the new budget deal create any long-term changes in California government?
Seals Can Stay for Now
- July 23, 2009
- By Katie Orr
The seals at the La Jolla Children’s pool can stay where they are for at least a few more months. KPBS reporter Katie Orr says a state judge has delayed his earlier ruling that the seals be removed by Thursday.
Cities Plan to Fight State Budget
- July 22, 2009
- By Katie Orr
Politicians from around San Diego gathered Wednesday to complain about California’s proposed budget deal. KPBS reporter Katie Orr says area leaders aren’t going to give up local money without a fight.
San Diego Power Will be Cut During Wildfire Threat
- July 22, 2009
- By Associated Press
Power lines will be shut down in rural parts of San Diego County during windy, dry spells when the wildfire danger is greatest. San Diego Gas & Electric transmission lines have been blamed for several past wildfires, including the devastating Witch Creek, Guejito and Rice Canyon fires in October 2007.
Imposing Term Limits on County Supervisors
- July 17, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
The San Diego County Supervisors have held their offices for more than a decade, and now a county employees union is circulating a petition to impose term limits on the elected officials. What are the arguments for and against imposing term limits on the board of supervisors?
CA Budget Deadlock Continues
- July 17, 2009
- By Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
Lawmakers in Sacramento are still in a deadlock over how to close the state's $26.3 billion budget deficit. What are the main areas of disagreement between the Republicans and Democrats? And, will lawmakers reach a budget agreement before their planned vacation begins this weekend?
San Diego Speaks: Convention Center Expansion
Reporter Sharon Heilbrunn asks San Diego residents who they think should pay for expanding the San Diego Convention Center.
Medical Marijuana and Legalization
Reporter Tom Fudge speaks with San Diego Week host Gloria Penner about medical marijuana and attempts to legalize pot in California.
San Diego City Council Supports SDG&E on Rural Powercut during Fire Danger
San Diego Week host Gloria Penner speaks with local editors about the San Diego City Council's support for SDG&E;'s plan to cut power to rural residents during fire weather.
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