Mayor and family attend Center community dinner

Mayor Kevin Faulconer and San Diego’s first lady Katherine Faulconer, along with their two young children attended the 28th annual Scott Carlson Community Thanksgiving Dinner at The Center which saw over 300 homeless people, seniors, people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, struggling families with children, both GLBT and straight have a wonderful big dinner including second…

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‘Bingo’ at Bourbon Street to support Christmas Toy Drive: Dec. 11

Join host Nicole Murray Ramirez, Thursday, Dec. 11 at Bourbon Street, 4612 Park Blvd. in  San Diego for Bingo! The evening will benefit the Imperial Court de San Diego’s annual Christmas Toy Drive and is from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. It’s $5 to play or a donation of an unwrapped new toy. Come join the…

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Auntie Helen’s scandal: Many looked the other way

Well over a year ago in this column, I wrote about the financial mismanagement going on at Auntie Helen’s. I reported how the County Board of Supervisors had demanded their government grant back because of mismanagement fraud; how Auntie Helen’s executive director was caught using this AIDS agency’s money at casinos for personal dinners and…

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Imperial Court de San Diego launches ‘Toys for Kids’ drive

Diving head first into its 39th year, The Imperial Court de San Diego has launched its Toys for Kids holiday drive. The drive encourages the community to donate an unwrapped toy or a monetary donation, which will benefit families across San Diego County and Tijuana. In a continued effort to support diverse family units, last…

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Letters

In response to Nicole’s comments about Harvey Milk’s American Diner Dear Editor, I found Nicole’s comment regarding the closing of the Harvey Milk Diner a bit harsh. Despite how it ended, the gentlemen who created and managed the restaurant deserve some kudos for their efforts and hard work. Nicole, who had his finger in the…

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