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Local Hero Vickie Turner Dreams With Her Eyes Open
For Vickie E. Turner, becoming a lawyer wasn’t a childhood dream, but as an accountant for the Las Vegas Gaming Commission, she felt that something was lacking and wanted more. ... Read more
Child of Nature, M. Eloise Battle, Works to Preserve Tecolote Canyon
Most people seem to have a phobia about rats, and that's just what the boys in M. Eloise Battle's school were counting on the day they tossed a large, dead ... Read more
Award-Winning Chefs Offer San Diegans Tips For A Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner
- Nov. 27
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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.
California Voters May Decide Transgender Law
- Nov. 12
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California may be headed for a new battle over legal rights for the LGBT community.
San Diego Shelters Offering Discounted Cost Pet Adoptions To Veterans
- Nov. 11
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Are you a veteran looking for unconditional love? In honor of Veterans Day, the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, and the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, are offering 50 percent off adoption fees to those who have served in our Armed Forces.
