Patty Ducey-Brooks
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Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village
Celebrating its 25th year, the highly anticipated cozy Italian winter wonderland will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024. What started as a modest neighborhood celebration in 1999 has blossomed into a must-attend tradition that draws locals and visitors to San Diego’s favorite downtown district. As the event has grown […]
We Need Men to Advocate for Boys in Foster Care Now
Research has proven the benefits of a positive, reliable adult male figure in children’s lives, especially boys – but only a small fraction of the boys who desperately need these role models in San Diego County have them. Voices for Children has put out an urgent call for compassionate and empathetic men in San Diego […]
Las Posadas in Old Town San Diego Celebrates the Reason for the Season
Join the Old Town San Diego businesses and residents in rekindling a cherished tradition as they present the 66th Annual Las Posadas in Old Town San Diego at 7 p.m., Friday, December 13 at the picturesque Heritage County Park, located at 2454 Heritage Park Row. The festivities begin with offering neighbors and friends a unique opportunity to […]
The Man Who Gifted So Many People and Animals with Kindness and Care
One of the most difficult tasks of my life has recently happened. I am dealing with the passing of my dear and sweet husband and partner, Craig Kinshella, DVM. He passed away on Monday, November 25 after an anguishing battle with prostate cancer. One does not often get to experience the various levels of fighting […]
Local Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall
For the choir members and musical director for Mission Hills United Church of Christ (MHUCC), an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City was never in the cards. However, that changed when composer Joel Raney came across a YouTube performance by the church choir, who range in age from 16 to 80-plus […]
Celebration of Life for Allen Hazard
November 8, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Friends and neighbors are invited to join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Allen Hazard at the beautiful Marston House Gardens, located at 3525 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. As a cherished native son of San Diego, Allen left us on October 6, 2024, and […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park & San Diego Humane Society Reintroduces Eight Native Bats
San Diego Zoo Safari Park in partnership with San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife program, found and rehabilitated eight native bats, then re-released the night dwellers back to the Safari Park. Some bats were re-released earlier this year, with the most recent one reintroduced on October 16, marking 2024 as the first year to re-release […]
Witness the Beauty and Creativity that Transformed Tijuana’s Colonia La Esperanza Neighborhood
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Colonia Esperanza on November 16th, hosted by the Ilan Lael Foundation. This immersive tour explores the vibrant Tijuana neighborhood, deeply connected to the renowned work of artist and sculptor-builder James Hubbell. The adventure begins at the Jardin de Ninos La Esperanza, a charming kindergarten oasis filled with colorful mosaics and playful […]
A Celebration of Rehab and Recovery
This past month, I was invited to attend the 10th anniversary of Confidential Recovery and the launch of Veterans Navigation Center. The event took place at the offices of the organization, located at the Eagle’s Nest Building at 4420 Hotel Circle Court in Mission Valley. The event was extremely well attended by donors, board members, […]
Art Castañeres Endorses Larry Turner for Mayor
A very well-known resident and businessman of San Diego has come public this past month to endorse Larry Turner for mayor of San Diego. Art Castañeres, publisher and editor-at-large of “La Prensa SanDiego,” who also has more than 30 years of governmental and business experience, gave a scathing report of the current mayor, Todd Gloria, […]
