XFINITY On Demand to feature GLAAD Media Awards nominees and award shows

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Comcast today announced a partnership with GLAAD to curate more than 100 titles of GLAAD Media Awards-related content on Xfinity On Demand. Starting on January 31, in conjunction with the announcement of this year’s 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards nominees, newly announced nominees, as well as previous award recipients will become part…

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San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency issues health alert on shigellosis

The County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recently issued a health advisory on shigellosis indicating that men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk for this disease. Shigellosis is an infection caused by the Shigella species of bacteria usually resulting in a diarrheal illness lasting 5 to 7 days.  In 2016,…

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The Recovery Ride on track for record attendance and fundraising – Sunday Jan. 29

The weather is clearing, riders are excited, and The Recovery Ride charity bike event is on track for record attendance and fundraising impact this coming Sunday, Jan. 29.  The event benefits Stepping Stone of San Diego (LGBT residential treatment for alcohol and drug addiction) and the San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative (grants to reduce impact…

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‘Moonlight’ receives eight Academy Awards nominations

In what has been termed the most racially diverse Academy Award nominations in years, Moonlight the coming of age story of an inner city black queer youth, today received eight Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture. Others nominations for Moonlight include Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Film Editing and Original Score. Individual nominations included: Barry Jenkins for Best Director, Mahershala Ali…

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Covered California enrollment continues at strong pace; new research suggests ACA news coverage is not deterring consumers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As of Monday, Jan. 23, 322,014 people have newly enrolled in a health plan through Covered California since Nov. 1, keeping pace with enrollment last year despite a measure of concern on the part of Californians about the future of the ACA. “As we continue working to enroll consumers in Covered California,…

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Broadway San Diego announces 2017/2018 season; biggest season ever

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Broadway/San Diego has announced its 2017-2018 season and the San Diego premiere engagement of Hamilton. This is the biggest season ever with shows direct from Broadway, mega-hits from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rodgers and Hammerstein, and returning San Diego favorites all sponsored by San Diego County Credit Union. The 2017-2018 Season…

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Organizers estimate nearly 80,000 participated in San Diego Women’s March

Organizers have estimated nearly 80,000 people showed up Saturday to the San Diego Women’s March and walked together in peace in solidarity with the Women’s March in Washington, D.C. The march started at Civic Center Plaza next to San Diego City Hall, and ended on the steps of the San Diego County Administration Center about…

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