On paper, in photos and in person, Solana Beach Deputy Mayor Dave Roberts comes across as if he could have been sent straight from Central Casting to fill the part of ”perfect contemporary political candidate.” The candidate for 3rd District county supervisor hopes to succeed Pam Slater, who is stepping down after more than 20…
LONDON (CNN) – Four British Christians have urged Europe’s top court to rule that they faced discrimination because of their religious beliefs. Two women accuse their employers of refusing to let them wear crosses openly at work. Alongside them, a woman who declined to register gay civil partnerships and a man who did not want…
BY L. KOVE The Waite family has been together for 11 years. They live in Germany where they married. Thomas is an American veteran and Marko is German. DOMA prevents them from being seen as a family by the American government. Germany views them as a family. Both were working at the Department of Defense’s…
Although home mortgage rates continuously go up and down, they have been historically low over the last couple of years. This has enabled more buyers to afford a home. But this summer, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell again, this time dropping below 3.50 percent for the first time in recorded history….
BRUSSELS – A legal challenge has been lodged at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to decriminalize homosexuality in Northern Cyprus – the last place in the Council of Europe where being gay is a criminal offense. Cyprus was required by the ECHR to decriminalize consensual sex between consenting adults in 1993, but Cyprus’…
There are many types of homes throughout San Diego and beyond. One of the most popular architectural styles is the craftsman home, which has the charm of yesteryear and a strong emotional attraction that draws people to them. A craftsman home is usually a top consideration when individuals are looking to buy or rent a…
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and Sen. John McCain both made appearances in San Diego, Memorial Day. 10 News reported that they attended a tribute at the Veterans Museum. Speaking at the event, Romney warned of threats from around the world and said that to follow the course of Europe and shrink the military to…
LONDON – Gay and lesbian couples will be eligible for free fertility treatment on the NHS (National Health Service), the publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom, under controversial new proposals. According to a Sky News report, same-sex couples would be allowed artificial insemination, even if they don’t have a diagnosed fertility problem, according…
Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), San Diego’s only early music ensemble, will close its ninth season with a program of music by two important 16th-century composers, Palestrina and Byrd, reflecting the turbulent years of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. The performances, called Heresy! Greetings from Rome & Canterbury will be Friday, June 1 at 7:30…
Iran has recalled its ambassador to Azerbaijan after accusing the country of planning a “gay parade” for this coming Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest. The Telegraph reports that Azerbaijan’s hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest – a flamboyant annual pageant of pop music from around Europe – has been condemned by some Iranian clerics who have…
