Topic: Union-Tribune Publishing Co.

Mexico violence claims two more US citizens on increasingly perilous border

The Monitor's bureau chief in Mexico recalls when Americans thought nothing of crossing the border for a taco or inexpensive dental work. Those days are over.

San Diego Padres' stadium report: $5 return for every $1 invested. Really?

A new report suggests that the Padres baseball stadium created $5 of value for every $1 in public investment.

The economic impact of California's AB32 law for fighting climate change

California's AB32 law will be a costly, but important first step in establishing a green economy.

California to keep sex offender files indefinitely

The murder of Chelsea King this month has prompted California to change how it handles the records of convicted sex offenders, following an order by Governor Schwarzenegger.

California's education reforms hand more power to parents

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an education reform bill Thursday that lets California vie for federal 'Race to the Top' grants. The reforms, opposed by teachers' unions, would let parents force changes in failing schools.

'Going Rogue': Sarah Palin's 400-page book due Nov. 17

Former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s memoirs will have a huge initial printing of 1.5 million copies - the same amount as late Sen. Ted Kennedy’s.

'Cash for clunkers' ends. Did it do any good?

Need a free place to stay? Try a luxury hotel.

California crisis a threat to US economic recovery

Economists worry that the budget deficit could hurt the state just as it has begun showing signs of recovery.

USA

Your message here? Ads come to the math quiz.

When a teacher decides to sell space on his calculus tests, most students approve and the media beat a path to his door.

World

With Prop. 7, California argues its energy future

The ballot initiative would mandate more renewables. So why are many environmentalists against it?

Defense Secretary Gates calls for Mexican border security

Visiting Mexico, the US's top defense official says he wants funds to fight drug-trafficking violence and ward off potential threats from militants entering the US.

Nonprofit journalism on the rise

At a time of layoffs and budget cuts at traditional newspapers, foundations and donors are funding new journalism ventures.