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Honoring the Contributions of William Templeton Johnson
Mission Hills is a distinctive and unique community with an impressive history, rich with stories of those who contributed immensely to San Diego’s character and personality. Sidewheel ferryboat steamship captain, Henry James Johnston operating frequently between San Francisco and San Diego in the 1860s purchased the first homesite in Mission Hills on Orizaba Street. By […]
High-Speed Rail Authority Misleads on Failing Reality
Members of the Senate Transportation Committee held an oversight hearing yesterday to discuss the overhyped and over budget California High-Speed Rail. Major red flags indicate the High-Speed Rail is in serious jeopardy. While the High-Speed Rail Authority’s Communications and Outreach website is full of descriptive videos, press conference posturing, and even a “Get the Facts: page, […]
Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting with Governmental Agencies
This past month, the Old Town San Diego Safe and Clean Committee, that has representation by members of the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce, held a meeting which was extremely well attended. Representatives from numerous governmental agencies, including the City and County Parks and Recreation Departments, the San Diego Police Department, the Mayor’s […]
MiracleBabies15th Annual Superhero 5K
The 15th Annual Miracle Babies Superhero 5K will take place on Sunday, May 7 at Naval Training Center (NTC) Park, Liberty Station, located at 2455 Cushing Road in San Diego. All attendees are encouraged to grab their superhero cape and mask and walk or run 3.1 miles to support families with hospitalized infants. On-site 5K registration begins at 7 […]
New Board Member for Just in Time for Foster Youth
Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging a caring community to help transition-age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency and well-being, is proud to announce their newest board member, Jessica Friesen. In addition to being a volunteer coach within the Just in Time community, Jessica serves as assistant vice president and […]
Two Educators – and Dads – Share Their Blueprint for Education and Parenting – Influenced by Mister Rogers
In 1989, Fred Rogers, of the “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” show, visited the San Diego Zoo, where he got to see giraffes up close. That visit became one of the most beloved episodes of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”of all time, sparking children’s wonder about animals and the natural world. According to two authors who are scheduled to share […]
The Old Globe Presents “Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play”
The Old Globe presents the world premiere of “Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play,” written by Keiko Green (Cygnet Theatre Company’s Sharon, ACT’s You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!) and directed by Jesca Prudencio (Geffen Playhouse’s King Liz, San Diego Repertory Theatre’s Vietgone). Performances begin Saturday, April 8 and play through Friday, May 7, 2023, with the opening on Thursday, April 13 in the Sheryl […]
SCI-FI – What Else Might There Be?
Write Out Loud – an organization with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience to continue their 16th Season of Story Concerts with “SCI-FI What Else Might There Be?” At 7 p.m., Monday, April 10 at the Old Town Theatre, located at 4040 Twiggs Street in […]
Second Chance 30th Anniversary Celebration to Take Place April 27, 2023
Second Chance, a San Diego nonprofit dedicated to helping people facing the barriers of justice involvement become empowered members of society, is holding its 30th Anniversary Celebration fundraiser themed Where Success Takes Flight, on Thursday, April 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park. Honorary […]
Scripps Leader Receives Statewide Nurse Practitioner Award
The California Association for Nurse Practitioners has selected Charlotte Thomas, an intensive care unit nurse practitioner with Scripps Health, as the recipient of its 2023 Nurse Practitioner of Distinction Award. Thomas received the honor at CANP’s annual educational conference on March 16 in Monterey, Calif. Thomas, who has doctoral degrees in nursing practice and nursing education […]
