Local Heroes

Vinnie Pompei Creates Safe Haven for LGBT Children

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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

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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

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Culinary Events

Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Festival

Friday, June 21, 2013 Women's Museum of California

Hornblower 'Bands On The Bay' Dinner Cruises

Friday, June 21, 2013 Grape St. Pier 1800 N. Harbor Dr. San Diego CA 92101

Harvard Cookin' Girl Summer Camp: Around The World Food Adventures Week 1

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Harvard Cookin' Girl Girard Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037

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Gardening Events

Suzie’s Summer Camp: Farm 101 - Full & Half Days

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Suzie's Farm, 2570 Sunset Ave San Diego, CA 92154

San Marcos Farmers' Market

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Cal State San Marcos, Lot B, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road

Young Scientists, Session 9: Plants

Thursday, June 20, 2013 Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

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Video Of Camp Pendleton Corpsman Saving Baby Bunnies Goes Viral

June 19
By Beth Ford Roth
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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
By Beth Ford Roth
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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
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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
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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
By Beth Ford Roth
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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
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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
By Beth Ford Roth
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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
By Beth Accomando
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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
By Erik Anderson
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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
By Adrian Florido
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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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