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  California Chamber of Commerce Pleased With Balanced Budget | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The head of the California Chamber of Commerce says Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed balanced budget for the fiscal year is good news for the state’s businesses.

  Qualcomm's Economic Footprint In San Diego Is Huge | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A new study of Qualcomm's economic impact in San Diego finds the firm leaves a $4.5 billion footprint on the region.

  Roundtable: Sara Kruzan Update; Surviving School Shootings; DIY Drones; Filner & Marijuana | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

There may be a settlement in the case of a woman who killed her pimp. SDSU stages training for educators -- on how to survive school shootings; Local engineers build drones for hobbyists; Mayor Filner strongly supports medical marijuana.

  Immigrant Driver's Licenses A Hot Topic In New Mexico | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

When New Mexico’s 60-day legislative session opens next week, one topic sure to ignite fierce debate for the third straight year is driver's licenses.

  Brown's Budget Commits to Medi-Cal Expansion, Raises Questions About Getting There | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Brown administration signaled in today’s budget proposal that it’s committed to expanding Medi-Cal under the federal health law. But no decision has been made yet about how to do that.

  Brown's Budget Brings Relief For San Diego Education Leaders | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

San Diego education leaders reacted positively to Governor Jerry Brown's proposed changes to school and higher education funding.

  State Controller Hears About Promising Industry In San Diego | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

California State Controller John Chiang told San Diego business and political leaders Thursday that creating new jobs is key to maintaining a state budget surplus.

  California Lawmakers Respond To Budget With Some Relief | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

California lawmakers are responding with some relief to Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal and announcement that the state has no more budget deficit.

  DeMaio Plans To Keep An Eye On San Diego | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Former City Councilman Carl DeMaio is determined to stay involved in city government, even though he didn’t win the San Diego mayor's race.

  ICE Helps Bust International Child Porn Ring | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

An international child pornography investigation led to the arrest of 245 people, including some in Arizona and California.

  CBP Agents' Integrity Questioned | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A new Government Accountability report says the Homeland Security Department doesn’t have a plan to maintain integrity among its agents.

  San Diego's Economic Outlook Remains Bright | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The University of San Diego's index of leading economic indicators continues to show slow but steady economic growth in the coming year.

  In New Congress, More Latinos Than Ever | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The new U.S. Congress has more Latinos than ever before.

  California Conditionally Approved to Run Its Own Health Insurance Market | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Today’s approval is conditional, based mostly on the state's ability to meet federal guidelines and satisfy conditions of its own plans for the new marketplace.

  Legal Hitch May Keep Thousands In District 4 From Voting For New City Councilmember | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A perfect storm of unusual election events may keep some residents of the newly redistricted San Diego City Council District 4 from being able to vote for their own City Council representative.

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