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U.S. Airman From Santee Continues Climb To Everest

May 8: By Beth Ford Roth; 0 Comments

U.S. Air Force Capt. Colin Merrin, a GPS satellite operations mission commander from Santee, is a step closer to fulfilling his dream of summiting Mount Everest.

Opera "Cuatro Corridos" Addresses Human Trafficking

May 7: Midday Edition; 0 Comments

Grammy Award Winning Soprano Susan Narucki's new production seeks to heighten public awareness about human trafficking.

Rare A.R. Gurrey Jr. Surfing Book: 'The Surf Riders of Hawaii' Up for Auction

May 7: Midday Edition; 0 Comments

A rare find documenting a piece of early surfing history goes up for auction this week in Orange County. The newly found hand-made surfing book by A.R. Gurrey Jr. is considered to be the first book on surfing and Gurrey the first true surf photographer.

Jerry Brown Called 'Trailblazer' In New Biography

May 6: Midday Edition; 3 Comments

This first biography of California's governor in more than 30 years examines Jerry Brown's personal history and his unusual political career.

Innovative Venue, Space 4 Art, Provides More Than Just Gallery Space

May 3: By Beth Accomando; 0 Comments

In an international group exhibition, Space 4 Art will present contemporary artwork that addresses themes concerning the unknown, the occult, and the metaphysical.

Review: 'Errors of the Human Body'

May 3: By Beth Accomando; 0 Comments

Genetic engineering provides the backdrop for the sci-fi thriller "Errors of the Human Body" (opening May 3 at Reading Gaslamp Stadium Theaters for late night screenings only on Friday and Saturday).

Review: 'Bert Stern: Original Madman'

May 3: By Beth Accomando; 0 Comments

"Bert Stern: Original Madman" (opening May 2 at Landmark's Ken Cinema) had its San Diego debut at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival. It's a fascinating portrait of the photographer who helped make Smirnoff popular and shot Marilyn Monroe's last sitting.