National News
“Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots”
From 5 p.m. to 7:30 pm., Wednesday, November 9, in anticipation of Veterans Day, San Diego nonprofit Foundation for Women Warriors (FFWW) is hosting a free screening of documentary “Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots. From Academy Award Filmmaker and Executive Producer Ron Howard. This two-hour, two-part documentary highlights the heroic sacrifices of […]
San Diego Teen Among 2022 International Young Eco-Hero Award Winners
Jessica Ong, a 16-year-old from San Diego, California, is one of sixteen young environmental activists from across the globe to receive a 2022 International Young Eco-Hero Award, announced Action For Nature today. This award honors eco-conscious youth ages eight to 16 who are taking crucial steps to solve tough environmental problems. Winners of the International […]
The Old Globe Presents “Come Fall in Love”
The Old Globe, in association with Yash Raj Films, announced the extension of the world premiere of “Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical” due to popular demand. The Broadway-bound production, which opened in September, and has received standing ovations for every performance, has been extended for one week only and will now play […]
Bill Walton Seeks to Shine a Light on San Diego’s Homeless Crisis
Over the past month, Bill Walton, former ABC/ESPN/NBC basketball announcer, NBA All-Star basketball player, UCLA All-American, and a generous contributor to various causes and non-profits, has elected to make his voice heard on the homeless crisis in San Diego. Walton, who has always expressed his pride for being a native San Diegan and living here his […]
“I Did It” – The Story of Gina Champion-Cain
For those of us who knew Gina Champion-Cain, a Mission Hills resident, and the owner of numerous San Diego restaurants, two local markets and vacation properties, it’s still difficult to understand what motivated her to earn the title as the “mastermind behind the largest woman-led Ponzi scheme in US history—$400 million, plus or minus.” To […]
An Exclusive Installation Commemorating Spider-Man’s 60th Anniversary
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition will be a new significant installation at the Comic-Con Museum celebrating Marvel’s friendly neighborhood Super Hero’s 60th anniversary. The installation debuts on July 1 with advanced tickets on sale now. Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing —The Exhibition invites visitors to explore interactive installations, discover an extensive collection of priceless Marvel artifacts from the past six […]
Complexity as Job Security
We’ve all heard stories about the guy at work who makes his job seem far more complicated than it really is so that he becomes harder to fire or lay off. Complexity as job security is nothing new. And Wall Street product manufacturers are wizards at this. In the 1990s, as mutual funds were becoming […]
Cabrillo National Monument Open Until Sunset During Summer Weekends
Cabrillo National Monument will be open until sunset on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting Memorial Day weekend through Sunday, September 4 of Labor Day weekend. The tidepool area will be open until 30 minutes before sunset. Normal operating hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the tidepools closing at 4:30 p.m. These exclusive extended […]
Homelessness Program Accountability Measure Clears 2nd Hurdle
Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilkannounced that his legislation to add clarity and accountability to California’s efforts to address homelessness has earned bipartisan support and recently passed 4 to 0 out of the Senate Committee on Human Services. “I am pleased to see this measure receive bipartisan support. There seems to be a growing consensus that […]
Ukraine and the Volatility in the Stock Market
As I write this article, Russia has finally made its move into Ukraine. After building up troops along the Ukrainian border, Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale assault on Ukraine with the stated objective of replacing its government. I don’t want to minimize the impact this would have on Ukraine, which will be devastating, but the […]
