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12/23/07 2007 Year End Recap

2007 is drawing to a close. This has been a year of ups and downs, highs and lows, turbulence and tranquility. We've weathered fires and landslides, deatlth with rising gas prices while watching home prices tumble. We've witnessed battles between city leaders and fisticuffs among boozing beachgoers. We've watched sewage tumble into our local waters and talked about turning waste water into drinking water.

So what have been the biggest issues to affect San Diego over the past 12 months? On this episode of Take 5, we'll sit down with Scott Lewis, Executive Editor of Voiceofsandiego.org and Political Science Professor and writer Dr. Carl Luna.

12/16/2007 Water Water Everywhere...

Between drought and imported water cuts, San Diego is facing a crisis. This week on Take Five we take an in-depth look at our water woes. Fern Steiner from the County Water Authority joins us with an update on the looming crunch. Then, we hear from Poseidon Resources about its proposed desalination plant in Carlsbad and we talk to San Diego Surfrider Foundation about why it opposes the plant.. We also visit a desalination operation in the Southbay that's turning brackish underground water into drinking water. Plus, the city council recently gave the go-ahead to a pilot program that will augment our reservoirs with reused water. Bruce Reznik of San Diego Coastkeeper joins us to explain why drinking recycled water may not be as bad as you think. And finally, we take you to Torrey Pines State Reserve, home of our nation's rarest pine tree, to find out how the trees are adapting to drought; or are they?

12/9/2007 Not in My Backyard

According to a recent report by the San Diego County Grand Jury, the Las Colinas Jail needs to be expanded. We'll sit down with Santee's Mayor, Randy Voepel, to find out why he and other city leaders are opposed to the plan. They paid $100,000 for a study to relocate the Jail.

Then, we sit down with a Kensington homeowner, unhappy with a plan to build Kensington Terrace, a multi-use complex in the community. He and other homeowners have formed a group in opposition to that plan. He'll tell you why he thinks it is a bad idea.

And, we'll check in with the folks at Helen Woodward Animal Center. They're in the midst of a huge pet adoption campaign, "Iams Home 4 the Holidays."

Plus, spending time in a hospital isn't fun for anyone. We'll introduce you to a woman who is keeping the memory of her daughter alive through the gift of pajamas. You'll meet Sarita "Jeannie" Zouvas the force behind Isabella's Gift.

11/25/2007 Holiday Volunteering

Help a hungry family, create a web site, or nurse sick animals back to health. Community organizations need people just like you to answer the call of duty and volunteer. This week Take Five spotlights several organizations that could use your help, especially during the holidays. Besides KSWB-TV's Five Ways of Caring, we talk to Volunteer San Diego. This non-profit can match you with organizations the need volunteers. We also speak to Jim Jackson, the new Executive Director of the Food Bank, about the challenges the agency has overcome and the need for donations. We also catch up to Chef Elizabeth Harris who is cooking 500 pies in 12 hours as part of a fundraiser for Mama's Kitchen. Mama's Kitchen Executive Director, Alberto Cortes, also joins us to talk about the Tree of Life Ceremony on December 1st. Then it's off to Encinitas to tour a very special art gallery (Art N' Soul, 622 S. Coast Hwy., Encinitas) that combines art with charity.

11/11/2007 Homeless in San Diego

Their homes are the streets. Their beds are under freeways or back alleys. They are the homeless teens of San Diego. November is the first ever National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. On Take Five we talk with Jan Stankus of the San Diego Youth and Community Services about what's being done to help street kids in San Diego. We also visit the Toussaint Academy of Arts and Sciences, a school and a refuge for homeless kids. Standup for Kids wants to increase awareness of teen homelessness by holding a Cell Phone Illumination Night at the Oceanside Pier on Tuesday (November 13th) at 7 P.M. We also used clips from a student documentary about homeless teens called Street Angels. www.missiongathering.com Filmmakers Drew Renaud and Ryan Kohler filmed a group of kids and outreach volunteers in Ocean Beach. You can watch the 10 minute film online at Raddrew.com. The recent wildfires may still be causing stress, particularly in children. We talk to an expert from Children's Hospital about dealing with fire anxiety. Plus, we take you beneath the prehistoric seas for a preview of the I-Max movie, Sea Monsters. It's playing at the Reuben H. Fleet Theater in Balboa Park.

11/4/2007 Cooling Down

San Diego is shaken by terrifying fires for the second time in four years. While the devastation is repeated, past mistakes are not. This week on Take Five, we take a look at the lessons learned, the difference between what happened in 2003 and what happened now. We explore the success of the Reverse 911 Evacuation System, including the upgrade that now lets you register cell phones and e-mail addresses. We also talk to San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis about scams, schemes and fraud that typically follow disasters like our recent fires. The D.A. has a hotline to report suspected scammers (Wildfire Hotline: 1-800-315-7672) and a website for more information. Plus, the fire images the media missed. See compelling home video and hear the first hand accounts of people as they try to outrun the flames or save their homes.

10/21/07 Beating the Rush

Time ticks away and traffic won't budge. According to a recent survey San Diegans now spend 57 hours stuck in traffic each year. On Take Five we talk with Charles "Muggs" Stoll from SANDAG, San Diego Association of Governments, about what's being done to alleviate our increasingly miserable traffic congestion. David "Dr. Roadmap" Rizzo, author of the book "Survive the Drive" joins us. He'll tell us how to plan for a freeway trip and avoid getting locked in if you do wind up in a jam. Leslie Hackett, a representative of the American Diabetes Association, is with us to preview the upcoming "Step Out to Fight Diabetes" walk and how you can get involved. Plus, we dive deep into the prehistoric seas with a look at the new IMAX film, "Sea Monsters", now playing at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park.

10/14/07 Mini-dorms explode in San Diego

A lack of on-campus housing, the high cost of rent, and multiple students in single family homes. It's a dynamic mix causing groups on both sides of the mini-dorm issue to erupt. On this Take 5, we'll look at the issue to see what's being done to lessen the impact on residents, students and communities. We'll sit down with a long time SDSU area resident surrounded by mini-dorms. We'll also sit down with Doug Case, President of the College Area Community to find out what that organization is doing to enact new zoning laws that could change where mini-dorms can be built. Michael Matthews, San Diego State Associated Students V.P. of University Affairs, will tell us how the "Good Neighbor Program" works. Tyler Sherer also with SDSU will tell us how the school's Master Plan will help alleviate the problem. And San Diego City Councilman Jim Madaffer will share with us how mini-dorms are affecting his district and what the San Diego City Council is doing to help.

10/7/07 Breast Cancer

The statistics are sobering. Almost 200,000 Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and about 40,000 will die of it. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Take Five takes a look at the latest treatments and techniques in the fight against this disease. We visit the Moores Cancer Center at UCSD to talk with Dr. Catheryn Yashar about advances in detecting and treating breast cancer. Laura Farmer of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, joins us to dispel some of the myths surrounding the disease and to talk about the upcoming 3-day Breast Cancer Walk.

Noted plastic surgeon Dr. Dennis Nigro, shows us some new reconstructive options for breast cancer survivors and Vicky Newman, a nutritionist and dietician from the Healthy Eating Program at UCSD, is on hand with examples of healthy and healing foods. Check out her website for recipes and a list of free cooking classes offered by Healthy Eating Program.

9/30/07 Take a Walk on the Wild Side...

You see it when you're driving down the street, on the freeways, under bridges and in your neighborhood. Graffiti. It shows up in unexpected places and, most often, in unwanted places. How is graffiti affecting San Diego? We'll talk to Councilman Tony Young, the City of San Diego's Graffiti Control Program and the San Diego Police Department's Graffiti Strike Force about the issue. And we'll introduce you to Reality Changers, an agency that's steering kids off the streets and towards college. You can help us make a difference by joining San Diego's CW at a graffiti paint-out on October 6th. Then we'll switch gears and take a "Walk on the Wild Side" with the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park.

9/23/07 Are there aliens?

On this episode of Take 5, we'll take a look at one of the CW's newest fall offerings, "Aliens in America". We'll sit down with few members of the Butz Family and the student their hosting for a year, to find out if "Aliens in America" is art, real life or a mix of both. We'll also sit down with the chair of AFS San Diego to find out how you can host a foreign student in your home.

Plus, AIDS Walk 2007 is just around the corner. We'll tell you how you can take part. And, we'll tell you about a fast, easy and free test that will ascertain whether you may carry HIV antibodies. It's offered by San Diego County Health and Human Services. To find out more about the test, call 619-296-2120.

9/9/07 Hispanic Heritage Month…

September marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage month so we've decided to give you a glimpse of San Diego's Latino culture rich with delicous food, art and people who are commited to making San Diego a better, more interesting, place to live. We'll take a tour of Barrio Logan and feature Chicano Park, Las Cuatro Milpas restaurant and learn about neighborhood's future from the Barrio Logan Community Development Corporation. We'll also feature the programs provided by the Chicano Federation and MANA de San Diego.

9/02/07 Feel the Rhythm...

It isn't just the temperature bringin' the heat this September. San Diego's is sizzlin' with a number of hot music events taking place this month. We'll sit down with KSDS Jazz 88 to talk about the 3rd Annual Ocean Beach Jazz Festival on 9/9. And, we'll sit down with one of the organizers of the San Diego Music Awards to talk about the Acoustic Music Fest on 9/14 at Claire De Lune, as well as the San Diego Music Awards on 9/17 at Viejas. Plus, we'll find out why adults will be drivin' in and rockin' out at Urban Campout on 9/14, a fundraiser for the Girl Scouts San Diego - Imperial Valley Council.

8/19/07 Back to School

Are your kids ready for the first day of school? Yes, no or maybe? If you're not sure, check out this week's Take 5. We'll sit down with the Carol Barry, Area 1 Supervisor with San Diego Unified School District. She'll explain what you need to do in order to make your child's first day at school a great one. She'll also explain how you can get all your questions answered in one stop, by going to the District's Central Enrollment Center. Plus, you know your child's going to need to be immunized. Dr. Mark Sawyer with the County of San Diego will explain why immunizations are important, even for adults. And we'll meet the folks at READ San Diego. They'll tell us how helping adults can be a way to help children. And you'll learn more about "Read for the Record."

8/5/07 Dead Sea Scrolls/Journey to the Copper Age

Some of the greatest archeological treasures from the Holy Land are paying a visit to San Diego. Dr. Risa Levitt Kohn, curator of the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition, will unravel the mystery of these intriguing artifacts and talk about their biblical impact. We'll also hear from Dr. Mari Lyn Salvador and Phil Hoog about the Journey to the Copper Age exhibit at the Museum of Man. How was metal first used and how has it transformed our society? Just imagine a world without it. We'll realize the connection between the ancient world and the modern world from these two unique exhibits whose mission is to bring human history to its visitors. For more information please check out the San Diego Natural History Museum and the Museum of Man.

7/29/07 Understanding Campaign Finance Laws in San Diego.

The city of San Diego limits the amount of money you as an individual can give candidates running for public office. But have local political parties found a way to circumvent the law so that you can give more to your favorite candidate? Perette Godwin sits down with Scott Lewis, Voiceofsandiego.org writer to get the scoop on what appears to be a loophole. Plus, did you know the city of San Diego has an Ethics Commission? Executive Director Stacey Fulhorst explains what the Ethics Commission does and how it can affect campaign financing laws.

7/15/07 Local Non-profits help people with disabilities.

There are thousands of people in San Diego living with physical and developmental disabilities. Perette Godwin sits down with four local agencies to find out what they do, who they work with and how you can help. For more than 50 years, ARC of San Diego has been empowering people with disabilities and their families. Since 1958, United Cerebral Palsy has been assisiting people living with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. For years, San Diego County Special Olympics has been offering year-round sports training and athletic competition for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities. And in their first year, Sports for Exceptional Athletes is creating opportunities for people with and without disabilities to interact and form lasting bonds of friendship through shared sports and recreational activities.

7/8/07 Alternative Health Methods

When it comes to illnesses, diseases and physical injuries, most of us turn to tradional therapies or western medicine for help. But as you are probably aware, some traditional therapies can come with exorbitant price tags. However, there are a number of alternative healing methods available…some that have been around for centuries. We'll chat with Ryan Altman, CEO and Executive Director of the Alternative Healing Network. We'll also learn more about Qi Gong and Falun Dafa with Dr. Jason Liu and Gisela Sommer. We'll also speak with Glenn Schweighardt and his client Valarie, to see how Sharp Memorial is integrating the use of western medicine with eastern practices at the Cushman Wellness Center.

6/24/07 San Diego Wildfire Safety

San Diego is experiencing one of the dryest seasons in the last 100 years. Could we be headed for another major fire? Perette Godwin sits down with Will Carless and Rob Davis of Voiceofsandiego.org to discuss two articles they recently wrote on the subject. Plus, she sits down with San Miguel Fire District Chief Augio Ghio and Ron Lane with the Office of Emergency Services to find out what happens if a major fire breaks out. They'll also tell you what you need to do to help fire fighters save you're home.

6/17/07 Stars and Shores

One of the world's most famous telescopes is housed in San Diego's backyard. We'll show you what's happening at the Mount Palomar Observatory and explain why you might want to check it out. Plus, we'll show you how you can help the CW and Surfrider Foundation clean up one of San Diego's most popular beaches, just days before the July 4th holiday. Plus, we'll also explain to you why you should recycle or else . A representative from the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department http://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/ joins us to discuss the importance of recycling

6/3/07 Summer in San Diego

Summer is a busy time in San Diego full of tourists from around the country and world. But what if you live in San Diego and want to avoid the summer crowds, but you still want to enjoy what the town has to offer? On this episode of Take 5, we'll show you some fun and unique things to do for people of all ages. First we head out east to Mission Trails Regional Park to check out their outdoor adventures. REI gives us a taste of rock climbing and there's also free fly fishing lessons. Then we head out to the Chula Vista Nature Center where you get to see a zoo and aquarium all in one shot. Clearly that'll leave you pretty hungry so we'll give you a taste of what local Farmers' Markets have to offer.

5/27/07 Voice of San Diego

A closer look at police statistics. On this edition of Take 5, Perette Godwin sits down with Will Carless, reporter for Voiceofsandiego.org, to talk about his investigation into the San Diego Police Department and statistical misstatements he says have been made by San Diego's Chief of Police. Plus you'll meet an everyday hero who left her country to help disabled Americans.

5/20/07 Mental Illness

Mental illness can affect anybody regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age or background. Two local organizations that are working to solve the problem are the National Alliance for Mental Illness also known as NAMI SAN DIEGO, and the San Diego Center for Children, a leader in providing mental health services for children and families. Plus you'll meet an Everyday Hero who has dedicated himself to building a Chinese Historical Museum in San Diego.

05/06/07 Surviving the Summer Sun

On this edition of Take 5, Perette Godwin looks at a subject that is often talked about but also often ignored, skin cancer. Perette sits down with a young woman who was diagnosed with melanoma at the age of 14. Alyson Henson will talk about her diagnosis and how many years later it influenced her choice in careers. She'll also tell you how you can raise money to support research for melanoma and other cancers.

Also, Perette sits down with Dr. Gregory Daniels, a physician from Moores UCSD Cancer Center to talk about melanoma. How to prevent it, how to check your skin for unusual spots and what to do if you suspect you may have a problem. And for more information on melanoma, you can attend a Melanoma Open House, being held at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center.

And, Perette chats with Kelly Howarth, a Licensed Medical Aesthetician with North County OBGYN to talk about her work with a medical facility.

Finally, Father Joe wants to make Mother's Day special for moms and babies everywhere. We'll show you how you can help.

04/22/07 Save the Water

On this Earth Day, Perette Godwin talks to three conservationists about the problems affecting San Diego's most important resource…water. They'll talk about San Diego's water resources and what we need to do to preserve our rivers, lakes, estuaries and lagoons. She'll sit down with Shara Fisler, Executive Director of Aquatic Adventures. They'll talk about the importance of using sciene to educate urban youth about the world around them.

She'll also sit down with Rob Hutsel, Executive Director of the San Diego River Park Foundation and Doug Gibson, Executive Director of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy to talk about the things you can do to help save our most precious resource.

04/15/07 Jazz Appreciation Month

Born in America, enjoyed worldwide. April is Jazz Appreciation Month. This week Perette Godwin sits down Mark DeBoskey, Station Manager for KSDS Jazz 88.3 and Program Manager Claudia Russell. We'll find out more about San Diego's class jazz radio station. And we'll find out where you can hear real jazz in america's finest city.

April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month. We'll check in with Casa De Amparo to find out more about the organization and we'll tell you how you can enjoy a nice afternoon on the coast while helping to raise much needed funding.

Plus, the LGBT Center is hosting a night on the town. Stop by one of their sponsoring restaurants and they'll get at least 25% of the check. We'll explain it all, on this week's Take 5.