A standing ovation was given to Leslie Alexis on Sunday by the congregation of the Metropolitan Community Church in San Diego (MCC) as the soloist and drummer was given a certificate of appreciation before her move to Chicago. People stood and clapped but were also sad after Senior Pastor Dan Koeshall announced Leslie and her…
The Buettner family announced Saturday the passing of Ted Buettner, the popular owner of Pecs Bar, Thursday Oct. 22. A statement on Facebook read, “It is with heavy hearts that the Pecs Family announces the passing of Ted Buettner, the owner of Pecs Bar. He loved Pecs very much, and he will be greatly missed….
After over two hours, three forums and four votes, the San Diego Democrats for Equality endorsed Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, Attorney General Kamala Harris, and Justin DeCesare on Thursday night. The evening began with a series of announcements, with the most applause going to retired Marine Colonel Doug Applegate, who is running against Rep. Darryl…
San Diego is mourning the loss of Kurt Cunningham, one of the region’s most dedicated advocates for those struggling with depression and other mental health issues. A self-described survivor of suicide, Cunningham died by suicide last Saturday. Cunningham’s decades-long career helping others – especially the most vulnerable populations within the LGBT community will reverberate for…
The manufacturer of a phony medical device which was promised to relieve symptoms of AIDS, cancer, diabetes and worm infections has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison. David Arthur, 50, of Huntington Beach, sold hundreds of his “Energy Wave” devices on the Internet for $750 each. He was ordered to forfeit $30,000 and…
Longtime community activist Kurt Cunningham ended his life yesterday. This summer Kurt was a contestant in our 2015 Pride Health Challenge and was one of the finalists. On the day of his death, Kurt had hundreds, if not over a thousand, Facebook posts of condolences, from his friends; all who were heartbroken. This editorial is…
SAN DIEGO – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the debate continues in the United States regarding appropriate guidelines for breast cancer screening. After extensive review and discussion, the Scripps Breast Cancer Task Force recommends that women continue to follow the same screening mammography guidelines supported by the American Cancer Society (ACS), with…
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble (HWE) will present A Night at the Opera Oct. 10, 7 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4150 Front Street in San Diego. The ensemble is proud to be working with the San Diego Opera’s University Partners Program known as Opera Exposed, which features voice students from SDSU, USD and…
A drunk driver who killed a La Jolla waiter on his way home from work has been sentenced to nine years in state prison. His friends told the driver the victim would have forgiven him, even for causing his death. Bryan R. Delaney, 36, worked at George’s at the Cove in La Jolla and was…
SAN DIEGO – Today, Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) credited Assemblymembers Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) and Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) for negotiating legislation with Gov. Brown and bringing the state to the verge of finally having medical marijuana regulations in place. Bonta and Wood, two of the lead authors of the legislation, joined Atkins, along…
