The special mayoral election between Kevin Faulconer and David Alvarez was set Tuesday for Feb. 11, 2014 by the San Diego City Council in a 9-0 vote in the last Council meeting of the year. City Clerk Liz Maland was required to read the certified Nov. 19 primary election results to the Council which noted…
The holiday season is in full swing and with the barrage of advertisements, traffic, crowded malls and nearly impossible to find parking spots, consumers are out and about looking for that “perfect gift” for that “special someone” all at “a great deal.” While the overwhelming amounts of stress can sometimes take away from the magic…
SAN DIEGO – The AIDS Walk, Run & Street Challenge San Diego “Superheroes” will receive a special, limited-edition T-shirt. “Superheroes” are participants in the AIDS Walk, Run or Street Challenge who have raised $100 for local HIV/AIDS service organizations. “We really wanted to recognize those folks who go beyond registering and commit to raising at least…
dvr this Turner Classic Movies, Friday, Sept. 13, 9:15 p.m. Two hundred years from now, the survivors of humanity all live in a domed city and their lives are totally controlled by a computer that, among other unsavory things, kills every person when he or she becomes 30, though they think being vaporized means they…
Lance Bass has teamed up with two special costars – his rescued dogs Dingo and Foster – for the “Adopt, Don’t Buy” People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) campaign in which the pop icon encourages everyone who’s looking for a new canine or feline friend to adopt from an animal shelter. The PSA…
In about fourth grade, adolescent boys (at least I think it’s just the boys) start taunting each other with the game “Would you rather do ______ or kiss your mother on the lips?” For those who don’t remember this, or a similar game, the blank is an ever-worsening list of disgusting things for which the…
It has been said that there are few passages in the entire Bible that have had a greater impact and transformed more lives than this story from Matthew 25. Many progressive biblical scholars agree that the story may not even be from Jesus, but is from the followers of Jesus in Matthew’s community of faith….
At last night’s MTV Video Music Awards, Macklemore, Ryan Lewis and Mary Lambert accepted the Moonman for Best Video with a Social Message for their LGBT equality anthem “Same Love.” Macklemore and Ryan Lewis performed the song with Mary Lambert and special guest Jennifer Hudson at last nights awards. During his aceptance speech Macklemore used the…
SAN DIEGO – Council President Todd Gloria today gave remarks following the announcement of a settlement with Mayor Bob Filner. The comments were made in the Council Chambers of the City Administration Building, and the Council President stood with his Council colleagues. Thank you all for joining me here today. As you know, Mayor Bob Filner…
Opera combines many art forms and, for the price of one ticket, you’ll see incredible drama, hear the world’s greatest singers with a full symphony orchestra, amaze at gorgeous ballet, stage combat, dazzling special effects and larger-than-life sets. Now in its 49th season, San Diego Opera is one of the top ten opera companies in…
