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Poetry Out Loud Announces High School Student Winners

The Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, managed in California by the California Arts Council and regionally, by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture in association with Write Out Loud, presents Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation competition for high school students. San Diego Regional Finals took place this year on February […]
People’s Association of Justice Advocates Make Special Request to Mayor Gloria and Councilman Joe La Cava to Not Initiate Sunday Parking Meters

Shane Harris has been working on behalf of the people of San Diego on various important topics.
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 […]