The reports of Todd Gloria’s political death are greatly exaggerated. Let us begin by unpacking the current narrative. Council Republicans feared that returning as Council President would give Gloria the power and profile to launch a challenge to Mayor Kevin Faulconer in 2016. So they conspired with new Council President Sherri Lightner to elect her…
A Compton school board member was ordered Dec. 3 to stand trial for committing oral copulation of his straight male friend while he was asleep while they were staying in a San Diego hotel. The 26-year-old friend testified against Skyy de Anthony Fisher, 31, who remains a controversial member of the Compton school board who…
All was supposed to be right when President Obama was elected in 2008. The racial problems of America had finally been resolved. Some in America breathed a sigh of relief; finally “we can move on.” I silently wished that this sentiment was true. But I knew in my heart that “moving on” was so far…
I am not against the use of “Holiday” or “December Nights,” but I object to the pussy-footing around the ancient tradition of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, Dec. 25; going so far as to avoid even saying his name so as not to offend others. What’s to offend? December has several important days of…
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…
Hungry readers were treated to a new food and beverage column when Eat This! debuted Sept. 4. What a delicious few months it’s been as we explored the culinary delights of the greater gayborhood. We began with brunch at Heat Bar and Kitchen, 3797 Park Blvd., and the Crispy Brioche French Toast. Thick slices of…
Part two of our look at the dynamics, techniques and attitude required to make the best deals in real estate covers sellers. Let’s start with timing. The seller’s friends are scarcity and demand. When there are few houses on the market, and demand is high, the seller is in the driver’s seat. Whenever there are…
thursday, dec. 11 Woman In The Mirror, A Dancer’s Journey In this award winning one-woman tour de force, Devra Gregory takes you on a magical ride inside her incredible life. From ballerina to Michael Jackson impersonator, Dev intimately shares her story of dance, life’s struggles and personal transformation. Fearful child to empowered priestess, her journey…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace. Here we are, once again – it’s the most wonderful time of the year! (Now try to…
I felt sorry for Councilwoman Sherri Lightner yesterday. What she thought was going to be a triumphant rise to become the first woman City Council president turned into an outpouring of support for Todd Gloria. So much so that Ms. Lightner was visibly shaken and refused to speak to the press. She appeared to tear…
