SACRAMENTO – A bill by California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) to protect grocery workers from being fired because of changes in store ownership was signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown today in the wake of the news that several Haggen stores will soon undergo another change of ownership since being acquired in…
The Tyler Clementi Foundation, has launched a new anti-bullying project called Day One. #Day1 is a national anti-bullying campaign that is free, simple and effective. The campaign empowers teachers, managers, coaches and other leaders to prevent bullying before it begins by promoting a no-nonsense message on Day 1 of orientation. #Day1 consists of a Declaration…
The introduction of a new prescription smoking-cessation aid, varenicline, in 2006 has had no significant impact on the rate at which Americans age 18 and older successfully quit smoking, according to a study led by researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. The findings, published online Aug. 17 in Tobacco Control, suggest…
SAN DIEGO – Scripps Health will collaborate with Ed Randall’s Fans for the Cure (ERFFTC) to provide free prostate cancer screenings to fans at the San Diego Padres game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park Sept. 3. The screenings will be open to all male ticket holders at the game who are 50…
San Diego American Flag Football League is hosting Gay Bowl XV October 9 – 11. Gay Bowl XV, the annual flag football championship tournament of the National Gay Flag Football League, will be the largest Gay Bowl ever held, with over 50 teams participating in three divisions: Open ‘A’, Open ‘B’ and a Women’s division. Help…
