http://www.kpbs.org/news/local en-us ℗ & © 2006 http://kpbs.org The only podcast news source in San Diego KPBS no 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. KPBS podcast@kpbs.org http://www.kpbs.org/media/assets/LOCAL-PUBLIC-AFFAIRS/All-Graphics/podcast/Album_Art_KPBSNews-thumb.jpg http://www.kpbs.org/news/local http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12166 Tijuana's Tourism and Conventions Bureau launched a new tour today designed to show off positive aspects of the city. The tour comes as tourism in the region has dropped off due to long border waits and security concerns. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has details. KPBS Tijuana's Tourism and Conventions Bureau launched a new tour today designed to show off positive aspects of the city. The tour comes as tourism in the region has dropped off due to long border waits and security concerns. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has details. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:10:00 PST 1:00 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12166 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12165 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today ordered another 200 National Guard troops to help fight wildfires burning throughout the state. It's the second time this week he's called on the Guard for reinforcements. Steve Milne reports. KPBS Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today ordered another 200 National Guard troops to help fight wildfires burning throughout the state. It's the second time this week he's called on the Guard for reinforcements. Steve Milne reports. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:39:36 PST 0:53 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12165 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12164 Today is the first major test of the experimental one year alcohol ban on San Diego city beaches. KPBS reporter Alison St John visited Pacific Beach and found it less crowded than in previous years. KPBS Today is the first major test of the experimental one year alcohol ban on San Diego city beaches. KPBS reporter Alison St John visited Pacific Beach and found it less crowded than in previous years. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:35:06 PST 1:31 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12164 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12163 The 4th of July means parades, barbeques and fireworks - except this year, when it seems many people are getting by without that last one. With the tough economy and wildfires raging throughout the state, some of the small, local charities that sell fireworks to raise money say they're struggling. From Sacramento, Ben Adler reports. KPBS The 4th of July means parades, barbeques and fireworks - except this year, when it seems many people are getting by without that last one. With the tough economy and wildfires raging throughout the state, some of the small, local charities that sell fireworks to raise money say they're struggling. From Sacramento, Ben Adler reports. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:27:15 PST 2:13 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12163 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12162 While San Diegans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, thousands of Camp Pendleton-based Marines are making do with a July 4th without either fireworks or family. KPBS reporter Alison St John spoke earlier with Marine Lt Colonel Brad Hall, Commanding Officer for the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment. He is stationed in Camp Ramadi, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. KPBS While San Diegans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, thousands of Camp Pendleton-based Marines are making do with a July 4th without either fireworks or family. KPBS reporter Alison St John spoke earlier with Marine Lt Colonel Brad Hall, Commanding Officer for the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment. He is stationed in Camp Ramadi, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:19:25 PST 3:58 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12162 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12159 A team of UC San Diego researchers are hoping San Diego's Supercomputer Center will help doctors develop new drugs to fight a potential avian flu outbreak. The disease has provoked worldwide concern because human have no natural protection against the virsu, and there is a limited medical arsenal. KPBS A team of UC San Diego researchers are hoping San Diego's Supercomputer Center will help doctors develop new drugs to fight a potential avian flu outbreak. The disease has provoked worldwide concern because human have no natural protection against the virsu, and there is a limited medical arsenal. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:15:36 PST 0:49 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12159 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12158 San Diego officials today appealed a federal judge's ruling last month allowing Blackwater Worldwide to open a Naval training center in Otay Mesa. KPBS Reporter Amita Sharma has details. KPBS San Diego officials today appealed a federal judge's ruling last month allowing Blackwater Worldwide to open a Naval training center in Otay Mesa. KPBS Reporter Amita Sharma has details. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:12:01 PST 1:03 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12158 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12157 Holiday drivers will get a break at the gas pump in Southern California. Gas prices have dropped a few pennies. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has more. KPBS Holiday drivers will get a break at the gas pump in Southern California. Gas prices have dropped a few pennies. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has more. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:05:49 PST 0:57 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12157 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12151 San Diego mayor Jerry Sanders' spokesman, Fred Sainz, is leaving city hall. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more. KPBS San Diego mayor Jerry Sanders' spokesman, Fred Sainz, is leaving city hall. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:09:57 PST 0:57 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12151 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12148 A measure aimed at easing the foreclosure crisis in California is on its way to the Governor's desk. From Sacramento Jenny O'Mara reports. KPBS A measure aimed at easing the foreclosure crisis in California is on its way to the Governor's desk. From Sacramento Jenny O'Mara reports. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:18:35 PST 1:05 http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=12148