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Sophak Yem Stands Up For Human Rights
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
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
Produce Growers Hope To Find Place In Local School Cafeterias
- May 2
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Review: 'The List'
- April 29
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The International Rescue Committee provides support to refugees forced to flee from war and disaster. One way they raise funds and help spread the word about humanitarian crises is through their Annual International Documentary Film Series.
Behind The Scenes: 'Parallel Lives'
- April 25
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The Oceanside Theater Company offers a world premiere, a kid’s musical, and a sketch comedy in its second season of productions. The company’s creative team as well as a pair of supreme beings talk about how they are redefining community theater.
Savor San Diego with Su-Mei Yu
- April 25
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For as long as she can remember, Su-Mei Yu’s dream was to leave her home in Thailand to come to America. So, when the opportunity arose at the age of 15, she seized it.
Disabled Dog Welcomes Home Airman From Deployment (Video)
- April 24
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Emma the pit bull mix is unable to use her back legs due to a disorder called hemivertebrae. But that didn't stop her from welcoming her Airman dad home from deployment with as much enthusiasm as an able-bodied pooch.
Lindbergh Field Expands With New Gates and Amenities
- April 23
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New passenger gates at Terminal 2 in Lindbergh Field offer comfortable seats with electrical outlets and cup holders. There will be a even more of them when expansion of the terminal is completed in August.
