2012
LGBT groups raise more than $75k for Obama’s ‘Dreamers’
SAN FRANCISCO—More than $75,000 has been raised by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender organizations and LGBT movement leaders to help young LGBT undocumented immigrants pay for work permit applications made possible through President Obama’s new “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) program. The president’s program, which took effect August 15, allows young people who were…
Upstart theater group revives the Atomic Age with ‘Invasion’ performance, fundraiser
BY VICTOR HOFF If you haven’t yet heard of Circle Circle dot dot, don’t feel bad. You’ve only missed out on some of the most exciting community-based theater to emerge in San Diego in the last year. The good news, however, is that this small band of ‘art-makers,’ with their eclectic approach to live performance, will…
SDUSD borrows $240 million in wake of state cuts
The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) has sold $240 million Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) for fiscal year 2012-13 to cover the fiscal gap left by the lack of, and delayed, state funding. The negotiated sale occurred Aug. 1, and the TRANs were issued with two maturity dates: Jan. 31, 2013 for $155…
Scene Out: Taboo, Del Mar, Music & Candye
BY ANA PINES and KIM RESCATE Taboo: The Ladies’ Lair If you’re looking for a night with a mix of Hip Hop, Dancehall and Neo soul music, you need to make your way to Til-Two Club (4746 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego 92115) Fridays for Soul Kiss’ Taboo: The Ladies’ Lair. They have happy hour…
SD Hoops call for volunteers for AIDS Walk
SD Hoops have put a call out for volunteers to join them at AIDS Walk San Diego 2012. They’re looking for volunteers who want to join them as they pass out water bottles from 5:30-10:30a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. Volunteers will need to attend orientation Saturday, Sept. 29 from 2-3 p.m. in Balboa Park. All who…