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A new California bill could give school officials the power to punish students who cyberbully off-campus. Would this violate online free speech? Then, a woman is suing Best Buy's Geek Squad for posting her private nude photographs online. What can be done to protect your data when your computer is being fixed? Next, will you be watching Al Jazeera America, and should the Coastal Commission be able to impose fines? Then, a recent study that shows most people don't have a diverse set of friends. Lastly, Yahoo! removed a suicide blog, but should it stay up?

The first bicyclist ever convicted for vehicular manslaughter will serve no jail time. Should he receive a heavier sentence? Then, if the MLB is expanding instant replay next season, will we still need umpires? Next, the Coastal Commission is launching an investigation into offshore fracking reports off the Santa Barbara coast. And, TGI-Filmweek! Our critics review this week's releases, and we'll take an inside look at the history of Jewish comedy in America.

Silver Lake is considering banning vacation-rental website Airbnb. Are short-term rental sites safe for communities? Next, the Dodgers is on a winning streak and has won 40 out of their last 48 games. Then, can collaborative divorce make the process of ending a marriage better, and should the U.S. continue to send aid to Egypt? Also, can parents and child-free adults still remain friends? Lastly, we'll talk about the new exhibit dedicated to Junípero Serra and the California Missions at the Huntington Library.

The US Justice Department is challenging a merger of American Airlines and US Airways. Should the airlines be allowed to merge, or would it prove too costly for consumers? Then, we'll talk about the fate of wild horses. Should they be slaughtered, or is there another way we can deal with them? And how much praise is too much when it comes to your children? Later, we'll revisit the turmoil in Egypt, as the government cracks down on protests and casualties grow. Then, should jurors have to be fluent English speakers? And we'll talk about hyperlocal news agencies. Can they ever be successful?

A Superior Court judge ruled that LAPD's impound policy is illegal. Is it a good idea to have lenient policies for unlicensed drivers? Also, it's back-to-school time! Do you think starting the school year earlier is better for students? Next, will most people opt out of emergency alerts on their cell phone, and how will the rising price of California homes affect homeowners? Then, could you forgive sexting in your relationship? Last, we'll look at the pros and cons of the orderliness of homeowner associations.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder hopes for major changes to the criminal justice system. In an ABA meeting today, Holder advocated that low-level, non-violent drug offenders shouldn’t receive minimum mandatory sentences. Also, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under two shouldn't have any screen time, but are iPads the best new pacifiers? Then, are cow growth hormones harming cows and driving up the cost of beef? Later, Princeton Review ranks the top party schools, and author David Robertson explains how Legos built their empire.

Bob Filner says he doesn't think he can get a fair trial in San Diego. Should he be granted a change of venue? Then, what percentage of votes should bond measures need to pass? Is 55 percent enough? And we'll talk about NFL player Riley Cooper recently blurting out a racial slur at a concert. How will his teammates react? What type of offensive speech are you willing to forgive? Then, Florida is set to implement race-based education goals for students next year. Is that a good idea? Later, how long would you want to live if you got to choose? And we'll talk about the 'Queens of Noise' when we discuss Evelyn McDonnell's new book on The Runaways.

The tragedy in Venice Beach is sparking possible new safety measures. What do you think should be done? Then, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is in rehab for two weeks. Will the treatment actually help him? Next, what does your messy or clean workspace say about you? Then, would closing Fannie and Freddie help homebuyers? Next, are doctors over treating back problems? Last, beer consumption in the US is dropping. Are you drinking more wine than beer?

Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder, purchased the Washington Post. Do you think this is a good move? Next, should planes change the way they take off at the John Wayne airport to reduce noise? Then, the FDA is now regulating gluten-free labeling. Will this lead to more self-diagnoses? Next, US embassies are closing in several countries, but is this the proper response to Al Qaeda chatter? Then, we're talking about the fractured GOP. How should the republican party change? Last, we're talking with author Michael D’Antonio about the abuse in the Catholic church.