As California prepares to vote, lesser-known ballot measures gain voters’ attention

BERKELEY, Calif. – A preliminary analysis of Web site traffic to the comprehensive online voter guide Voter’s Edge California reveals that some of the most high-profile propositions on the statewide ballot are garnering less attention from users of Voter’s Edge California than ballot measures largely outside the public spotlight. An analysis of Voter’s Edge site…

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Native Voices returns for second year as La Jolla Playhouse’s resident theater company

LA JOLLA, Calif. — La Jolla Playhouse has announced that Native Voices at the Autry will continue their stint as the Playhouse’s Resident Theater Company for a second year, continuing through the 2017/2018 season. As part of the residency, the Playhouse will host Native Voices’ sixth annual Short Play Festival, entitled Take Back the Land,…

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San Diego favorite Danielle LoPresti releases third teaser for her upcoming new music video, ‘Holy’

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The third teaser trailer for Danielle LoPresti’s new music video, Holy was released Friday and features herself, with real-life wife Alicia Champion and actress Anna Khaja, who is best known for her roles on, Quantico and Silicon Valley. Watch the video above. In the video Champion, who viewers might remember from…

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‘Loving’ opens in select New York and Los Angeles theaters

Friday, Focus Features’ Loving opened in select New York and Los Angeles theaters.  Loving will expand across the country throughout the month of November. From acclaimed writer/director Jeff Nichols, Loving celebrates the real-life courage and commitment of an interracial couple, Richard and Mildred Loving (portrayed by Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga), who married and then spent the…

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Surfrider Foundation hosting bi-national ‘Surf The Border’ pro-am surf competition

SAN DIEGO – Surfrider San Diego Chapter’s No Border Sewage Committee (NoBS) and Surfrider Baja Chapter are hosting a first ever simultaneous bi-national Pro-Am surf competition Nov. 6 at the border of San Diego and Tijuana. The competition is being administered by Revolt Surf and presented by San Diego-based residential lender, Pure Mortgage. There will be two competitive Pro-Am surf contests…

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HRC releases new national digital campaign ad: ‘Clinton: Clear Choice for LGBTQ Equality (VIDEO)

WASHINGTON – Thursday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released a new national digital ad: “Clinton: Clear Choice for LGBTQ Equality.” The ad is aimed at mobilizing the LGBTQ vote in support of Hillary Clinton and pro-equality candidates up and down the ballot nationwide. “Clinton: Clear Choice for LGBTQ Equality” details what is at stake for LGBTQ…

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Tyler Clementi Foundation to host Upstander Legacy Celebration

The Tyler Clementi Foundation and the Clementi family will host the 5th annual Upstander Legacy Celebration on Monday, November 14, 2016, 6:30PM-9:00PM at the ornate Prince George Ballroom on 15 East 27th Street, New York, NY. Hosted by ABC News Correspondent Gio Benitez, and featuring a performance by Bridget Barkan, the event raises money for…

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EJAF gala raises more than $3.15 million to support HIV/AIDS prevention

NEW YORK — Wednesday, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) raised more than 3.15 million at its 15th annual An Enduring Vision benefit gala to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, supporting services, and advocacy programs across the United States, the Americas, and the Caribbean. American Airlines, BVLGARI, Fiore Group, Robert K. Kraft, The Lauder Foundation – Leonard &…

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The City: Top to Bottom

thursday, nov. 3 Ruben Ochoa: watching, waiting, commiserating Ruben Ochoa makes use of common construction materials to create imposing sculptural installations that intervene into the existing built environment. His sculptures – in addition to his drawings, photography, and public projects – move beyond the materials’ direct references to construction and labor in order to generate…

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