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Rose-Margaret Orrantia Finds Purpose in Helping American Indian Foster Youth
Rose-Margaret Orrantia has spent a lifetime working to help American Indian children in the foster care system. After all, helping children is where her heart has led her. And helping ... Read more
Kumeyaay Elder Jane Dumas Keeps Language & Plant Lore Alive
On a bright and clear weekend morning in early October, there’s a flutter of activity at San Diego’s Tecolote Nature Center as staff get ready for an annual family activity, ... Read more
Chef Alice Waters Discusses The Future Of The Slow Food Movement
- Dec. 4
- Midday Edition
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While in San Diego for a book signing, chef Alice Waters discusses the "slow" food movement.
San Diego Homeless Project Looking For 300 Volunteers
- Nov. 27
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Around 600 volunteers are required to pull off the eighth Project Homeless Connect, scheduled for Dec. 4 at Golden Hall, but only 311 have signed up so far.
Award-Winning Chefs Offer San Diegans Tips For A Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner
- Nov. 27
- Midday Edition
- Evening Edition
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It's become an annual tradition at KPBS Midday and Evening editions: turkey talk! This Thanksgiving Eve, we're taking your questions on how to prepare a dinner that will make them coming back for more. Call in at 1-888-895-5727 at 12:15 p.m.
Review: 'Nebraska'
- Nov. 27
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“Hunger Games: Catching Fire” and ”The Hobbit 2" might be getting most of the media attention but little films like Alexander Payne's “Nebraska” refuse to be eclipsed by these Hollywood behemoths.
San Diego Woman Celebrates 108th Birthday
- Nov. 26
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Laura Simon says never in her wildest dreams did she expect to be blowing out the candles on her 108th birthday cake.
JFK's Fateful Last Night And The Latino Vote
- Nov. 21
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As the nation remembers the last tragic day of John F. Kennedy’s presidency, many Latino voters of that era reflect on what the 35th president meant to their emerging political bloc.
How A Quadriplegic Man Of San Diego And Sweden Views The World
- Nov. 18
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David Thulin, a dual citizen of Sweden and the United States, flies across the world to capture architectural beauty as he sees it -- from a wheelchair. This is his story.
Sisters Behind The Camera: Arab Women Directors At Arab Film Fest
- Nov. 16
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More Arab women are occupying the director's chair and one documentary short by Sara Ishaq of Yemen, screening at the San Diego Arab Film Festival has been short listed for an Oscar.
San Diego Latinos Surveyed About Beliefs, Experiences
- Nov. 14
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A survey finds interesting complexities in San Diego's Latino population. KPBS and San Diego Magazine commissioned a survey to determine the range of attitudes and aspirations in the Latino community.
Marine Family Grieves Over Death Of Retired Military Dog (Video)
- Nov. 14
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Chaak was a military working dog who spent 11 years in the Marine Corps. Sgt. Daniel Cornier was Chaak's handler, and adopted the Belgian Malinois when the dog was retired at Camp Pendleton. On Veterans Day, Chaak passed away after a brief illness.
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