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4/27/2008 Take Five Bouillabaisse

Is it a youth movement dedicated to sober living, or a violent street gang? This week on Take Five we go inside the Straight Edge youth community. We talk to one Straight Edge representative who says the movement is getting a bad rap.

Plus, we take a look at San Diego's only CASA program (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to find out more about the organization and how foster kids are being helped.

Then, if you've always wanted to name a sea slug, Scripps Institution of Oceanography is looking for you. We'll explain the newest fundraising effort by the Institution.

And finally, we make tracks to the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo for a look at the golden age of trains

4/20/2008 San Diego YWCA Turns 100 and Art Walk!

It is child abuse prevention month. Every day, 4 children die as the result of child abuse. And of those children, 3 are under the age of 4. On this episode of Take 5 we look at 2 agencies helping children affected by abuse.

For over 100 years, the YWCA has been helping women and children survive abuse. We'll take a look at how the organization started in San Diego. We'll track its history and we'll sit down with CEO Casey Gwinn to talk about his vision for the next century.

Plus, Casa De Amparo has been doing their part to help babies and teens living in abusive environments. We'll sit down with Executive Director Sharon Delphenich to talk about what they're doing and how a new program is changing the lives of foster children aging out of the system. Plus, we'll meet a young woman who spent two critical years with Casa.

And, ArtWalk 2008 is right around the corner. The two day event takes place April 26 and 27 in Little Italy. We'll introduce you to three of ArtWalk's featured artists: Stephanie Clair, Julia C.R. Gray and Brenda York. And we'll sit down with ArtWalk Managing Director Sandi Cottrell to find out why you'll want to attend the art and music fest.

4/13/2008 Our Energy Future, Films, Finances and Fluttering Fauna

Controversy continues to swirl around SDG&E's proposed Powerlink Project. Supporters are now launching a public relations campaign aimed at mustering up support, yet other groups are just as determined to see the project defeated. This week on Take Five, we have an objective look at the Powerlink, and the issues surrounding it. Joining us is Rob Davis who has reported extensively on the project for VoiceofSanDiego.org.

Then, tax-time is here. IRS spokesman Raphael Tulino will have some last minute tax tips.

Plus, we'll take a look at movie-making history in San Diego, including some famous films with little-known San Diego connections. Linda Mandrayar will join us with a preview of the first-ever Fallbrook Film Festival. To see a clip of some of these films, click here

Then, we travel to the North County to visit a safe haven for the Monarch Butterfly that also doubles as a living classroom.

4/6/2008 Understanding Clinical Trials

Open any local newspaper or magazine and chances are you'll find at least one advertisement seeking volunteers for a clinical trial. We'll sit down with the V.P. of Clinical Research at Scripps Health to get the ins and outs of becoming a clinical trial volunteer.

Plus, a California judge recently ruled that parents who homeschool their children are breaking the law. We'll introduce you to two parents who say they're doing what is in the best interests of their children. And we'll tell you how Assemblyman Joel Anderson (R) of El Cajon is working to make sure the contributions of parents who homeschool are not forgotten.

And, Chicano Park honors its history. We'll show you how it all began and tell you how you can take part in this months celebration. And we'll head downtown to a new park that is strictly for the birds...and people and pets.

3/30/08 To Live and Die in San Diego

The cost of living in San Diego far exceeds what a lot of us are earning. That's according to a new study from the Center on Policy Initiatives. This week on Take Five, we look at what you need to be making to live comfortably in San Diego, and the results may surprise you. Plus, natural burial; it's a growing movement and one that leaves the traditional funeral industry out of the picture. Joe Sehee of the Green Burial Council will join us to explain what green burial is and how much it can save you.

Then, continuing our investigation of green burial, we travel to Thresholds in Lakeside, the only licensed alternative funeral business in California. And finally, we take you back in time to one of the worst old-west shootouts in history. It happened right here, in San Diego County near the Stone Store in Campo.

3/23/08 Spring Break has Sprung and Teachers Get a Helping Hand

Spring Break is upon us. Thousands of residents and visitors will be taking advantage of our parks and beaches. However, since last year, there have been a few changes to what you can and cannot do near the water. The biggest change? A ban on alcohol. We'll sit down with the San Diego Police Department to find out how that affects the way they do business at the beach.

We'll also check in with San Diego City Lifeguard Services and the California State Park Lifeguard Service. They'll explain how they're gearing up for spring break. Plus, the California Mexico border sees its share of visitors. We'll sit down with U.S. Customs Border and Protection to talk about new rules concerning cross border travel .

And finally, with all the cuts expected to hit local schools, we'll chat with the San Diego Foundation and find out more about programs specifically designed to put extra cash into the hands of teachers.

3/16/08 Education Budget Cuts

School districts across the state are bracing for drastic budget cuts. The proposed state budget calls for a more than four billion dollars to be eliminated from education. This week on Take Five, we find out how San Diego schools will be affected and what it could mean to students, teachers, parents and educators. Joining us is Dr. Randy Ward from the San Diego County Office of Education and Katherine Nakamura from the San Diego Unified School District.

We also take a look at the proposed cuts for California State Parks which, if adopted, would close one in five state parks and reduce lifeguards at all state beaches. We travel to Torrey Pines State Beach to talk to docents, park stewards and state officials about the cuts.

Then, we head up the coast to Leucadia to visit Kirkos, an artist who creates elaborate masterpieces on the sand of low tide.

3/9/08 Guns on Campus

VA Tech and Northern Illinois University; both institutions of higher learning, both forever changed by the actions of two individuals who opened fire, killing fellow students. On this week's Take 5, we meet a member of Students for Concealed Carry on Campus. The organization believes the best way to prevent campus shootings is to allow college students in concealed carry weapon states to arm themselves. We'll also talk with an administrator from a local community college to see how district officials feel about such an idea.

And finally, we'll take you to the city of Pompeii, courtesy of the San Diego Natural History Museum for a glimpse at what it was like when Vesuvius spewed forth fire and brimstone.

3/2/08 The Mortgage Meltdown

San Diego's mortgage meltdown continues. Home after home is falling into foreclosure. Is there any good news to report? Have we hit the bottom? Are there bargains out there? Is it a good time to buy? Those questions are asked on this week's Take Five. We are joined by Kelly Bennett, real estate writer for Voice of San Diego, Lori Staehling, president of the San Diego Association of Realtors, and Schahrzad Berkland, a realtor and real estate analyst. The panel explores what caused this crisis, who's to blame and where we go from here. Not everyone agrees on the answers.

Then, grab a seat on what may be the hottest tour in town. It's called the Repo bus and bargain hunters are lining up to climb aboard. We take you along to find out what all the excitement is about.

Plus, the surge in foreclosures is spawning some unconventional businesses. We talk to the co-founder of "You Walk Away", a Carlsbad company that promises, for a fee, to walk homeowners through the foreclosure process. How does it work, and is it worth it? Those answers and more on this week's Take Five.

2/24/08 Making Black History In San Diego

They were called one of the toughest fighting groups in the United States. And more than 60 years ago, they called San Diego County home. They were the buffalo soldiers, an elite Army unit of black men based at Camp Lockett in Campo. They battled weather and rugged terrain to do their duty. Currently Camp Lockett sits abandoned, its history basically shuttered. We'll tell you about a move to declare Camp Lockett a historical site.

Plus, he's an award willing illustrator of books about African Americans. And, he just published his first book on Negro League Baseball. We'll introduce you to San Diego's own, artist Kadir Nelson.

She may not be African American, but writer Jacqueline Bacon has a passion for black history. She's researched and written numerous articles on African American rhetoric and history, contemporary culture and the media. Last year show wrote a book on the first black newspaper in the country. That book, "Freedom's Journal: The First African-Amercan Newspaper." And, he was used to taking on foes on the gridiron. But when he retired, another foe almost ended this former NFL football player's life. You'll meet John Brockington, a CW Everyday Hero. You'll more about his battle with kidney disease and why he is now a huge advocate for organ donations.

2/17/08 From Declining Profits to Decaying Parks to Delicious Chocolates...

Bad signs in the economy make it easy to worry. Are we in a recession? How can you protect your investments? This week on Take Five, we look at our volatile economy. San Diego State Professor of Finance, Tony Cherin, joins us with some insight into recession, stocks and consumer risks.

Plus, a new report on Balboa Park cites a decaying park with a mountain of deferred maintenance projects. We travel to the park and talk with Vicki Granowitz of the Balboa Park Committee, and San Diego Council Member Toni Atkins about the cost of modernizing and managing the park, and how the public can get involved.

The Mingei Museum in Balboa Park was recently raided by federal investigators looking for stolen artifacts. We talk to Cindy Stankowski of the San Diego Archeological Center about how museums can often be caught in the dark and complicated web of antiquities theft.

Then, we travel to El Cajon where Dallmann Confections prepares some haute chocolates for celebrities at this year's Academy Awards.

2/7/08 Dump That Junk in Your Trunk

You said you wanted to get in shape and lose weight. So what's stopping you?

If it is a matter of a game plan or help in doing it, we've got a couple of suggestions. We'll show you how Weight Watchers has been helping people lose weight for nearly 50 years. Or if you like a more individualized approach, we'll show you how a local woman used Jenny Craig to lose 50 pounds. If you've got health concerns, we'll show you how a physician assisted program might help. And if surgery is needed, Dr. Santiago Horgan with the UCSD Center for the Treatment of Obesity will join us to talk about bariatric surgery. Click the image below to view the full episode...

2/3/08 Props, Plays, and Pics

This is not a typical California election. On February 5th, our state makes political history, when, for the first time in decades, the state is the golden prize for presidential candidates. This week on Take Five, Carl Luna, political science professor and writer for the San Diego CityBeat Magazine column "Political Lunacy" will join us. We take a look at this historic election, the candidates and the issues. Plus, we cut through all those confusing ads to give you the facts on the seven state propositions facing voters.

Then we take you to the newest downtown jewel, the restored Balboa Theater. Don Telford, president of San Diego Theatres, the organization that manages the Balboa, will join us. He'll tell us about the restoration and upcoming shows at the Balboa Theater.

Finally, we take you to the William D. Cannon Art Gallery in Carlsbad for a look at some famous portraits by National Geographic Magazine photographers. Click the image below to watch the full episode...

1/27/08 Looking Ahead at 2008

As San Diego moves into the new year, city leaders are faced with negotiating new contracts with five of its largest unions, including the San Diego Police Officers Association, San Diego City Firefighters and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association. Voiceofsandiego.org writer Will Carless sits down to explain why it may be a challenging negotiation period for all involved.

Plus, Wellness Expert Jorge Cruise joins us to talk about his latest book, "The 12 Second Sequence." He also shows us how to go from flab to fab abs in just weeks.

1/20/08 New year, New you - Eating Healthy and Getting in Shape

It is a new year, and you may be thinking it is time for a new you. We're here to help! On this week's Take 5, we'll look at how you can dine out, and do it in a healthy manner. Healthy Dining does all the hard work for you, except the eating. Plus, we'll show you how you can feast at some of San Diego's trendiest eateries, without breaking the bank. San Diego Restaurant Week is your entre' into fine dining that won't cost you a fortune. And, you'll hear from the Executive Chef at the W Hotel as he explains what he'll be serving.

Perhaps exercising more and getting in shape is your goal. We'll sit down and chat with a couple of folks from the American Council on Exercise. They'll explain how to get started on that quest for a better, healthier you. And if you hate the gym, we've got a look at two places that offer out of the box workouts, sure to get your heart racing. You can check out Undisputed Boxing Gym. Or, you can kick up your heels doing a little ballroom dancing at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio.

1/13/08 Livin' the Green Life

Kermit the Frog was wrong! It is easy to be green, and this week on Take Five we'll show you how. Green building architect, Drew Hubbell, gives us a tour of a special home in Jamul. Not only are the walls made of straw, but this home's centerpiece is a giant boulder. We also tour Solara, a Community Housing Works project in Poway and one of the largest green apartment complexes in the state. We talk to Stephen Kapp of the Green Building Council and the Center for Sustainable Energy about San Diego's green building programs and incentives. Then, car designer Bryan Thompson will join us with a look at what's ahead for environmentally friendly cars. Plus, we'll take you to the Automotive Museum in Balboa Park for a look at a new exhibition featuring concept cars. These machines of the future could change the way we drive.

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