With more than 300,000 veterans and 100,000 active duty military in San Diego, our Veterans Day celebrations are heartfelt and plentiful.
Nov 10, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
It wasn't surprising to read that Reps. Brian Bilbray, Darrell Issa and Duncan D. Hunter recently reiterated their opposition to the repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Disappointing, but not surprising.
Oct 26, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
It was an odd coincidence that I had just spoken with Leah Aretz, vice president of the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation, about their upcoming fundraiser when I read that rangers closed the skate park at San Marcos's Hollandia Park after some skateboarders refused to wear knee pads and h…
Sep 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
It's been a long, hot and very strange summer.
Sep 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
At a time when health care news is dominated by misinformation, fear and anger, it's refreshing to read that generosity, hope and compassion can also make headlines.
Aug 31, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
I am First Aid and CPR qualified and can do mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on a Brad Pitt-looking, life-like mannequin. I can do the required compressions while humming the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive." I've yet to use these skills.
Aug 17, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
It's odd how we remember bits of random information. For some reason, I can recite two lines from the very long epic poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
Aug 03, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
At 11:30 p.m. June 30, Seaman August Provost began his sentry duty at the Assault Craft Unit Five compound at Camp Pendleton. He was found dead four hours later.
Jul 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Given California's financial crisis, it wasn't surprising to learn that fees for the state's community colleges could increase this fall. The Cal State and UC system have already increased their fees.
Jul 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Sixty-five years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed legislation that would change the lives, both economically and socially, of more than 16 million returning World War II servicemen.
Jun 22, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Ignoring the "May gray" and "June gloom" descriptions of our local weather, America's finest city occupies some of the nation's sunniest real estate. Factor in our ocean breezes, desert winds and a little whiz-bang technology, and San Diego County could lead the country in energy independ…
Jun 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
A picture is worth a thousand words.
May 25, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
A lot has changed since Democrat Francine Busby challenged seven-term incumbent Republican Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham five years ago.
Apr 27, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
I urge Reps. Darrell Issa and Brian Bilbray to continue their support of Rep.Bob Filner's H.R. 23, "Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of WWII Act of 2009." I also urge them to speed this bill, first introduced in 2004, through the labyrinth of congressional procedures, because if…
Apr 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
"The availability and quality of water is increasingly under strain. Even if conditions were to remain constant for the foreseeable future, much of the world would find itself in a state of water-related crisis. To make matters worse, populations are growing most rapidly in those areas wh…
Mar 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
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