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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/
Chicano Park Mural Remembers Anastasio Hernandez Rojas
- May 29
- By Beth Accomando
Ten years ago San Diego resident Anastasio Hernandez Rojas was brutally beaten and shot with a Taser by border agents at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. He died two days later. Now a mural at Chicano Park pays tribute to his memory and to the continued battle for justice.
Business Report: Summer Travel Season Shaken By COVID-19
- May 29
- By Bennett Lacy
Major job cuts hit businesses at the heart of the travel industry, and regional destinations like theme parks and casinos prepare to slowly reopen in the coming weeks.
San Diego Acts To Fight Discrimination Against Asians, Pacific Islanders
- May 27
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
During the coronavirus pandemic, there’s been a startling rise in discrimination and harassment against members of the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
Trump Administration's 'Unprecedented' Asylum Restrictions Could Outlast Pandemic
- May 26
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
While major parts of the economy are reopening amid relaxing health measures, policies along the border — first put in place during the pandemic — remain extended indefinitely.
Memorial Day Weekend Serves As A Trial Run For Restaurant Reopenings
- May 25
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Many restaurants and outdoor areas opened over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. While residents are excited to enjoy the outdoors, business owners acknowledge it will take awhile for people to get used to the new normal.
New Coffee Shop Brews Up Business In The Midst Of Pandemic
- May 24
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
It took Marlyn Gonzalez over three years to line everything up for her business. All she needed to do was open — which was scheduled for late March. And then the pandemic hit.
PacArts Hosts Online Discussion For 'The Paradise We Are Looking For'
- May 22
- By Beth Accomando
Pacific Arts Movement is closing out its May Madness celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Sunday, May 31 with a live Q&A event with the filmmakers from "The Paradise We Are Looking For."
Border Patrol Begins Sending Mexican Border Crossers On Flights To Mexico City
- May 21
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Border Patrol has announced that it has begun flying some Mexican citizens caught crossing the border illegally straight from San Diego to Mexico City.
San Diego County Supervisors Revive Human Relations Commission Amid Rise In Hate Incidents
- May 19
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, who pushed for the revival of the commission, said that racial tensions in the county had been further exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
California To Start Sending Relief To Undocumented Immigrants
- May 18
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Thousands of undocumented immigrants will receive up to one-thousand dollars from the state government starting Monday. The payments are drawn from a $75 million cash assistance program launched by Gov. Newsom last month.
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