In the wake of House Speaker John Boehner’s announcement of his retirement at the end of the month, political insiders think that his second in command, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, has the inside track to take the gavel. That may be true, but McCarthy would be wiser to keep his current job and elect a…
Climate change is in the news. We reported last week that most of the great cities of the world, built on trade routes, happen to be waterfront. This is not the greatest thing in our coming future of warmer temperatures, melting icebergs and rising seas. In spite of this, we just have this incredible affinity…
thursday, oct. 1 Two Artist Show: Ofelia Alvarado and Judy Hanford Oct. 1-15, Ofelia Alvarado and Judy Hanford will show their art at Gallery 23 in Spanish Village. Alvarado works in acrylics and Hanford in oils. Maurjo Reser will also be featured during that time. Spanish Village Art Center, Studio 23, 1770 Village Place in…
As a progressive Christian, 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! In school, I sat toward the front of the class. Not to be a teacher’s pet,…
SAN DIEGO – Today, Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) credited Assemblymembers Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) and Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) for negotiating legislation with Gov. Brown and bringing the state to the verge of finally having medical marijuana regulations in place. Bonta and Wood, two of the lead authors of the legislation, joined Atkins, along…
A five-year-old girl in San Diego was sent home from a Christian school for having two moms, according to KGTV San Diego. The child’s parents, Sheena, a stay-at-home mom, and Lashaune, who is in the Navy, were devastated when they found out their child was no longer welcome at Mt. Erie Christian Academy. “It was…
The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund announced today that it has endorsed Chris Ward as a candidate for San Diego City Council. “We all know that District 3 has had a strong history of leadership on the San Diego City Council, and since Christine Kehoe’s historical election in 1993, the district has had strong LGBT leadership,”…
thursday, sept. 24 Carlos Mencia Carlos Mencia is undoubtedly one of today’s most popular entertainers and comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, nationwide sold-out tours, or films, Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with a wide and diverse audience. Sycuan Casino, 5485 Casino Way in El Cajon, 8 p.m., tickets…
As a progressive Christian, 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! Teachers are wonderful! I applaud our teachers! They make such an impact on us. Who are…
A judge reduced the original 18-year jail term by 10 years Monday for Kevin Bollaert, who was convicted of extortion and identity theft with a “revenge porn” web site that published the nude photos of many women and two gay men. The projected release of Bollaert, 29, was changed from 2024 to Jan. 31, 2019…
