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SAN DIEGO–Two-time Grammy nominated Australian virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel returns to perform in concert at the historic Balboa Theatre for Valentine’s Day. His current PBS Special celebrating the release of Emmanuel’s 2-disc album Little By Little on Favored Nations Entertainment was recorded live at the Balboa Theatre last February 15; and is being shown on over half the PBS stations across the country, with over [...]
By Danny R. Johnson What would President Barack Obama hear if he took along a spiral notebook and two Secret Service agents and began a series of quiet visits, without the press, to communities like East Lansing, MI, Jackson, MS, Bronx, NY, and Modesto, CA? He could stay up late drinking beer or coffee with a family and listening to their [...]
EL CAJON–A man was arrested by El Cajon police for fatally beating a four-year-old Chihuahua named “Chico” in a El Cajon neighborhood. On Thursday, police arrested Troy Anthony Hilliard, 23, for cruelty to animals. Hilliard lived in a neighboring apartment complex and was visiting friends prior to the attack. On January 11, the Chihuahua wandered [...]
SAN DIEGO–As a round of negotiations aimed at advancing a massive new trade pact for the Pacific Rim proceeded at the University of California – San Diego Friday trade unionists, students and others converged on campus to demand a voice for working people in international trade talks. During a press event and rally, they called [...]
(Newswise)–Most athletes can testify to the pain-relieving, recovery-promoting effects of massage. Now there’s a scientific basis that supports booking a session with a massage therapist: On the cellular level massage reduces inflammation and promotes the growth of new mitochondria in skeletal muscle. The research, involving scientists from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and [...]
SOLANA BEACH– At the 68th annual installation dinner of the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, President Carolyn Cohen, presented Supervisor Pam Slater-Price with an Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award for her 20+ years of service to the Solana Beach Business Community, the City of Solana Beach and the San Diego Region. Mayor Joe Kellejian, was the keynote [...]
SAN DIEGO–California Highway Patrol offices throughout Southern California were out in force January 27 to crack down on cell phone, texting, and distracted driving laws with teens. During this one day campaign, a total of 118 citations were issued. In addition, four individuals were arrested after being stopped for a distracted driving or cell phone violation. [...]
SAN FRANCISCO–The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today voted unanimously (4-0) to support pending legislation by state Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) that would make it easier for the CPUC to release information to the public. Senate Bill (SB) 1000 is a proposed bill that Senator Yee’s office has indicated will be introduced soon. It would [...]
Komen backtracks, but questions remain
After an overwhelming nationwide reaction to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation’s decision to cut grant funds from Planned Parenthood, the board of directors announced today a new revision to its funding policy. NOW applauds all of the activists around the country who stood up for women in the past 72 hours, forcing [...]