obituary Retired school teacher and health care worker Diane Marie Cavanaugh of San Diego was born in Oklahoma City. She was the daughter of Albert and Dena Peschl, and had one brother, Jimmie Peschl. Cavanaugh graduated from the University of Oklahoma. Shortly thereafter, she met her future husband, Charles Cavanaugh in 1953. Their first son,…
We’ve all been to Palm Springs (I am guessing) and I suspect we’ve all been there for just one or two things; the White Party or Dinah Shore, to relax by the pool at a Warm Sands resort or to simply escape the city and find some peace and tranquility out in the desert. But…
David Testo, former Major League Soccer player with the Columbus Crew (Ohio), has come out and admitted he is gay. According to Outsports.com he told the CBC, “I’m gay; I’m gay. I did not choose. It’s just part of who I am. And it has nothing to do with the talent of a soccer player….
Basking in the hot desert sun, Palm Springs is an ideal oasis for San Diegans looking to escape the fast-paced city life and spend a weekend lounging poolside. Palm Springs, home to the Dinah Shore Open and the notoriously wicked White Party, is about as welcoming and friendly atmosphere an L, G, B or T…
Hunters When planning a night out in Palm Springs, one place you won’t want to pass up is Hunters. During the last 13 years, Hunters has gained the reputation as being one of the city’s premier nightspots. This video bar, nightclub and hot dance destination keeps patrons entertained by providing attractive and friendly staff, some…
Gauging the effect of the repeal of DADT – one reaction Dear Editor, Your article (Unfriendly Fire: In Afghanistan, unit greets gay Marine with threats to life, by Ian Stokell – Issue 52, Nov. 10) on the persecution being inflicted on the U.S. Marine serving in Afghanistan points up the tragedy implicit in the refusal…
friday, nov. 18 Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Legendary horn player Herb Alpert and vocalist Lani Hall perform innovative arrangements and skilled improvisations that make old songs new and bring new songs to their audience. The blending of their vocal and instrumental talents will make for an evening of pure enjoyment of great songs. Balboa…
It’s five in the morning and I must rise to stuff a bird. I could have been in Mexico or Palm Springs. Instead I committed to preparing Thanksgiving dinner for a bunch of people I really can’t believe I’m related to, including Aunt Norma’s scary son who reminds me of Damien from The Omen. They will…
I’ve become painfully aware that I don’t always live up to my own standards. Two recent incidents serve as perfect examples of my higher mind giving into the primal instinct of anger and to the age-old desire for revenge. Indeed, I have failed to live up to my own standards. The particular standard I failed…
