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Proposition 37 is attracting national attention because of the message it could send about our food. The measure would make California the first state in the U.S. to require labeling for genetically modified food.

San Diego County and the state are seeing a surge of school bonds on November's ballot. San Diego Unified's is the largest of 106 across the state.

Pulitzer Prize winner J. R. Moehringer's first novel "Sutton" is based on the life of bank robber Willie Sutton.

Nearly 424,000 people in San Diego County are enrolled in Medicare. Open enrollment is the time of year when people with Medicare can review their health coverage to make sure it still meets their needs. We'll get answers to your Medicare questions today at noon on KPBS Midday Edition.

The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park has appointed a new artistic director after a year long vacancy. KPBS arts reporter Angela Carone says the person now responsible for the theater’s artistic vision is a prominent Shakespeare expert.

Democrat Scott Peters and Republican Brian Bilbray are embroiled in a tight race to represent the 52nd Congressional District. KPBS talked to both candidates.

Today's Midday Edition Roundtable is devoted to Gloria Penner, who died on October 6. Local politicians, journalists whose careers she impacted and former colleagues remember her persistence, preparation and high standards.

Tijuana is hosting a showcase of creativity and innovation for the world to see. It's called the Tijuana Innovadora 2012.

Proposition 33 on the November ballot asks votes to change the way car insurance rates are calculated in California.

Metal mariachi, a zombie prom and the smooth vocal stylings of Michael McDonald. This weekend has it all.

Writer, performer and visual artist Patti Smith returns to San Diego for two different performances this weekend: a reading of her poetry and best-selling memoir "Just Kids" on Saturday and a concert with her rock band on Sunday.

Questions about evacuation plans, whether it was a gamble to restart the shuttered San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station and more technical queries were posed Tuesday night at a public meeting held by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Dana Point.

Supporters and opponents of the death penalty look to an election showdown over Proposition 34.

A new PBS documentary, America By The Numbers, explores changing demographics in the U.S. and how that will affect the election. By 2042 demographers predict that we'll be a multicultural-majority nation.

A new water report out from the Equinox Center focuses on water efficiency and conservation in single family homes in San Diego.