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Sophak Yem Stands Up For Human Rights

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There are little girls who dream of princesses, playing with friends, or discovering a new and exciting book. And, there is Sophak Yem. What she longed for were gooseberries, a ... Read more

Elmer Bisarra Helps HIV Patients Heal

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Elmer Bisarra learned early on what was expected of him. As the son of a Filipino father and a Chinese Hawaiian mother, he knew that the man is supposed to ... Read more

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Culinary Events

Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Festival

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

Stroll & Roll 2013

Sunday, May 19, 2013 NTC Park, Liberty Station: 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

Hillcrest Farmers Market

Sunday, May 19, 2013 3960 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103 (Hillcrest DMV Parking Lot)

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Gardening Events

City Heights Farmers' Market

Sunday, May 19, 2013 Fairmount Ave and Wightman Street, San Diego CA, 92105

Spring Is In Bloom At The Garden

Sunday, May 19, 2013 Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College

San Marcos Farmers' Market

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

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And, The 2013 One Book Selection Is…

May 14
By Monica Medina
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The verdict is in. The new One Book, One San Diego selection has been chosen. Starting in October, this will be the book that the entire community will come together to read for one extraordinary purpose—to enrich our lives through reading, and discover new worlds while sharing a common experience.

Dogs With PTSD Get Help From Military Veterinarian (Video)

May 10
By Beth Ford Roth
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Ever since canine post-traumatic stress disorder became an accepted diagnosis for military working dogs, veterinarians have been trying to figure out how to treat it.

Camp Pendleton Marine To Honor Fallen Military Dog 'Cpl. Tick'

May 9
By Beth Ford Roth
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A military working dog named Cpl. Tick was killed on May 14, 2012 in an improvised explosive device blast. Cpl Tick's handler, Lance Cpl. Bryan Utrilla, will honor her on the one-year anniversary of her death by placing her dog tags on the Camp Pendleton cross memorial.

Military Dog Dies Trying To Save 2 Marines Killed In Insider Attack

May 7
By Beth Ford Roth
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An Afghan soldier shot and killed two U.S. Marines and a military working dog on May 4 in Afghanistan. According to witness reports, the dog died trying to save his handler.

Rants And Rave: Bugs and Beer!

May 2
By Beth Accomando
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Since I covered the opening of the Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders at TheNAT I feel a certain affinity for anything creepy and crawly going on over there, so naturally I attended the Bugs and Beer event last night.

Produce Growers Hope To Find Place In Local School Cafeterias

May 2
By Betsy Galchutt
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The farm-to-table trend may soon make its way into your child’s school cafeteria.

USS Peleliu Halts Search For Missing British Yachtsman

May 2
By Beth Ford Roth
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The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy have called off their search for a missing British yachtsman who fell overboard - a search that involved the San Diego-based USS Peleliu.

Yale Strom, A Champion for Klezmer

May 1
By Monica Medina
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Listen to klezmer music and it will harken you back to another time. Rich with tradition, the haunting melodies are a testament to the Jewish people and all they’ve endured throughout the course of history. To me, klezmer has the capacity to reach into our hearts and stir us to feel its beauty and soul.

San Diego Gay Activist Objects To Honoring Bradley Manning At Pride Parade

April 30
By Beth Ford Roth
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San Diego resident Sean Sala, a Navy veteran and gay rights activist, lead the protest when word was leaked that the San Francisco Pride Parade named Army Pvt. Bradley Manning as its Grand Marshal. Parade organizers now say Manning was never a real option.

New KPBS Television Shows Explore San Diego

April 29
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KPBS Television is helping audiences explore San Diego with two new shows hosted by two longtime KPBS favorites. Garden designer, author and botanist, Nan Sterman, is the host of the new KPBS series, "A Growing Passion." Cook, author and restaurant owner, Su-Mei Yu hosts "Savor San Diego." Both shows premiere this Thursday.

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