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Vinnie Pompei Creates Safe Haven for LGBT Children
Vincent “Vinnie” Pompei will never forget the first time he witnessed the bullying. He was a newly-hired teacher at a Los Angeles County middle school. It was recess, and when ... Read more
LGBT Local Heroes Max Disposti and Carolyn Bolton Achieve Success Together
When it comes to collaboration, seems to me that the key to success is in finding balance. At least, that’s been the case for Max Disposti and Carolyn Bolton, who ... Read more
Video Of Camp Pendleton Corpsman Saving Baby Bunnies Goes Viral
- June 19
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An anonymous Camp Pendleton-based Navy Corpsman has taken the Internet by storm by posting video of the baby rabbits he rescued and nursed back to health in his barracks.
US To Leave Missiles, Jets Behind In Jordan After Military Exercise (Video)
- June 17
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The U.S. troops currently in Jordan participating in the military exercise Eager Lion plan to leave the country Thursday when the training ends. But the Pentagon says they'll be leaving behind a detachment of F-16s and U.S. Patriot missiles at Jordan's request.
Review/Interview: 'The East'
- June 14
- Evening Edition
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Corporations that refuse to be held accountable for their actions are taken to task by an anarchist group in the new indie film, “The East," which opened June 14 at Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas and AMC La Jolla.
Roundtable: Underground Market For Taxi Permits, Scathing NCTD Audit, Deported Parents
- June 14
- Midday Edition
- Evening Edition
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There's a burgeoning underground market in San Diego taxi permits. The North Coast Transit District has received a scathing audit of its practices. Parents deported by the INS must leave their American-born kids behind.
Military Moms Seeing Red Over Ketchup Gate 2013
- June 6
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A Washington Post article suggesting military families are taking advantage of the American taxpayer because they pay wholesale costs on food items like ketchup has many military moms seeing red.
From Garden To Plate: Summer Camp At Suzie's Farm
- June 5
- Midday Edition
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Many San Diego-area children are headed to summer camp during their break from studies. At Suzie's Farm, they'll be getting their hands dirty taking food from the garden to their plates.
Ex-Navy SEAL Comes Out As Transgender In 'Warrior Princess' (Video)
- June 4
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Chris Beck was in the military for 20 years and a member of the elite Navy SEAL Team 6. But it wasn't until Beck's retirement in 2011 that Chris was able to become Kristen, and reveal herself to be a transgender female.
Video: 'American Mary' Q&A
- June 4
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Over the weekend, The Film Geeks kicked off a late night film series at The Digital Gym Cinema with "American Mary." Here is a video of the post-film Q&A with filmmakers Jen and Sylvia Soska.
Sharks Attracting Attention In San Diego Waters
- June 4
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A large underwater predator has the attention of San Diego divers. There's been a spike in the number of sevengill shark sightings since January.
Hulu Web Drama Targets Latino Teen Audience
- June 3
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"East Los High" follows the lives of Latino teenagers in East Los Angeles, and the pressures they face from sex, violence and bullying.
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