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Diversionary Theatre Launches 34th Season
Artistic director Matt Morrow previews Diversionary Theatre's 34th season and explains its theme of "We Are." Read more/news/2019/sep/12/diversionary-theatre-launches-34th-season/
First African-American Commander US Navy Aircraft Carrier Honored In San Diego
San Diego County’s Urban League hosted a salute to African-American military leaders. One of those leaders, who made naval history, is retired Admiral Larry Cleveland Chambers. He commanded the USS ... Read more/news/2018/jul/03/first-african-american-command-us-navy-aircraft-ca/
History Center Seeks Photos, Documents On African American Life In San Diego
- Jan. 15
- By Jade Hindmon, John Carroll
San Diego History Center is partnering with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art to scan historical photos and documents of African American history in San Diego dating back to the 1850s. The History Center bought a special scanner to get the job done.
SDSU Grad Destin Cretton Serves Up Social Justice With 'Just Mercy' Film
- Jan. 13
- By Beth Accomando
Filmmaker Destin Cretton went to SDSU and was recently tapped to direct the upcoming Marvel film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Currently his film “Just Mercy” is in theaters. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando showed Cretton's student films a decade ago and has been following his career. He spoke with her by phone last week from Sydney, Australia.
After 30 Years Building Life In America, San Diego Woman Deported Again To Mexico
- Jan. 2
- By Matt Hoffman
A mother from Mexico who illegally entered the country more than three decades ago was deported to Tijuana Thursday.
Get Behind The Wheel Of New Cars At The San Diego International Auto Show
- Dec. 31, 2019
- By Matt Hoffman
Starting Wednesday hundreds of the newest cars, trucks, SUVs and electric vehicles will be on display at the San Diego Convention Center.
Derby United Builds Its Own Home In Encanto
- Dec. 20, 2019
- By Beth Accomando, Roland Lizarondo
Roller derby is coming to Encanto thanks to the determination and passion of the women behind Derby United.
After 10 Years And $741 Million, Rebuilt San Ysidro Port Of Entry Is Complete
- Dec. 17, 2019
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
It took a decade and persistent bipartisan support in Congress, but work at the San Ysidro Port of Entry is finally done.
Asylum-Seeker Sent Back To Mexico Is Killed In Tijuana
- Dec. 13, 2019
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
The 35-year-old man, his wife and children had been sent back to Mexico under the controversial “Remain-in-Mexico” program, which makes U.S. asylum-seekers wait in Mexico while their claims are processed.
Report: Border Patrol Not Complying With Own Standards Of Treatment For Migrants
- Dec. 12, 2019
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union and researchers at San Diego State University sheds light on the treatment of migrants in the hours and days after they’re caught crossing the border.
Diversionary Theatre Creates Winter Wonderland For 'Santaland Diaries'
- Dec. 4, 2019
- By Andi Dukleth, Beth Accomando, Roland Lizarondo
The forecast at Diversionary Theatre is for snow through Dec. 22. Find out how the creative team behind "Santaland Diaries" is creating a winter wonderland that goes beyond what's onstage.
Meet San Diego's 'Kitten Lady'
- Nov. 25, 2019
- By John Carroll, Maureen Cavanaugh
Hannah Shaw is a kitten rescuer whose mission is to teach others how to rescue vulnerable kittens and nurse them to health.
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