(CNN) — Rafael Nadal has admitted to feeling “scared” when a masked protester ran onto court brandishing a flare during Sunday’s French Open final, briefly disrupting the Spaniard’s bid for a record-breaking victory. Nadal, who became the first male tennis player to win one grand slam eight times, praised the contribution of security staff who…
Political parties have until July 20 to give unlimited campaign contributions in San Diego City Council races because of Tuesday’s 7-1 Council vote that will limit donations to $20,000 in citywide races, and $10,000 in Council district elections. The easy vote by the Council’s 5 Democrats and 2 Republicans for campaign limits did not go…
The arrival of summer signals the beginning of backyard barbecues, beach days and, of course, the season of LGBT Pride festivals. From June to November, Californians have an opportunity to show their pride and support for the LGBT community at a variety of events throughout the state, from San Diego to San Francisco. Each event…
The 38th Annual Nicky Awards – San Diego’s Gay Academy Awards – will be held Aug 25 at the Marriott Mission Valley, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, in San Diego. Launching the sponsorship drive for the event, Allan Spyere, chair of the board of governors 38th Annual Nicky Awards said, “This will be an evening of…
SAN DIEGO — Mama’s Kitchen, a meal delivery service for men, women and children living in San Diego County affected by AIDS or cancer, will host a Capital Campaign Celebration on Thursday, June 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their headquarters located at 3960 Home Avenue in the Fairmount Park neighborhood of San Diego. Admission…
(CNN) — Eighteen-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt, charged with a crime for having sex with a 14-year-old girl, rejected a deal Friday that would have required her to plead guilty to child abuse, according to Hunt’s attorney. Hunt was charged with two felony counts of lewd and lascivious battery after the parents of the 14-year-old went to…
June 28, 2010 the San Diego City Council voted 6-2 to approve construction of the new San Diego Central Library. At the time the project had its detractors. Councilmembers Carl DeMaio and Sherri Lightner voted against the library saying it was too expensive and the City could not afford it. Former City Attorney Michael Aguirre…
A City Council committee voted 3-2 along party lines May 15 to limit political party contributions to $20,000 for citywide offices such as mayor and city ordinance and $10,000 to councilmember district elections. This was forwarded to the full City Council for consideration which means Democrats will outnumber Republicans following the election of a Democratic…
City Heights is a diverse community of San Diego stretching from El Cajon Blvd. to the north and freeway 94 to the south. Previously known for neglect and urban blight, the district is presently in a state of revitalization with the infusion of new commercial developments, parks and street improvements Atop a plateau and three…
WASHINGTON — In advance of Memorial Day, the Respect for Marriage Coalition hosted a call featuring Former Congressman, Army Captain and Iraq War Veteran Patrick Murphy, Outserve-SLDN Executive Director Allyson Robinson, American Military Partner Association Director of Family Affairs Ashley Broadway and military widow Karen Morgan to highlight the harms of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on the nation’s military and to…
