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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/
Juneteenth: An American Holiday
Juneteenth is an American Holiday, often overlooked. But what's also called African American Independence Day is as significant to our history as the Fourth Of July. Read more/news/2018/jun/19/juneteenth-american-holiday/
'If Beale Street Could Talk' Is One Of The Best Of 2018
- Dec. 31, 2018
- By Beth Accomando
Forget about the effects-driven worlds of "Mary Poppins Returns" and "Aquaman" and experience the true cinematic magic of Barry Jenkins’ "If Beale Street Could Talk."
'La Ronde' Provides Inspiration For The New Dance Cabaret Show 'Tryst'
- Dec. 28, 2018
- By Beth Accomando, Nicholas McVicker
The controversial 1897 play "La Ronde" provides the inspiration for the dance anthology show "Tryst" that opens Jan. 10 at Diversionary Theatre.
Journalist’s Book Explains Severe Barriers Cambodian Refugees Face In California
- Dec. 26, 2018
- By Mark Sauer
A new book delves into the complicated picture of what can happen to refugees after arriving in America. “Exiled: From the Killing Fields of Cambodia to California and Back” is by California author and former San Diego journalist Katya Cengel.
Chef Bernard Shares Recipes For Ideal Holiday Meal
- Dec. 20, 2018
- By Ebone Monet
Holiday food preparation tips from the executive chef of San Diego's The Marine Room in La Jolla.
Volunteers Pledge To Help Migrants Seek Asylum For At Least 40 Days And 40 Nights
- Dec. 19, 2018
- By Matt Hoffman
Volunteers with the New Sanctuary Coalition will be working in San Diego and Tijuana over the next few weeks.
San Diego Solar Company Shines Light On Job Opportunities
- Dec. 13, 2018
- By Ebone Monet and Anica Colbert
African-American community leaders team up with nonprofit solar companies to help communities affected by pollution.
Only At Digital Gym Cinema: 'Roma' And 'Snowflake'
- Dec. 13, 2018
- By Beth Accomando
Digital Gym Cinema will be the only place in San Diego to see Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma" — which just garnered an armload of awards nominations — and the crazy German import "Snowflake."
Longtime Gender-Equity Proponent Kim Sontag-Mulder Selected As A KPBS Community Hero
- Dec. 1, 2018
- By Linda Ball
Gender-equity champion credited with restarting San Diego chapter of National Organization of Women
Business Report: Auto Industry Job Cuts
- Nov. 30, 2018
- By Bennett Lacy, Ebone Monet
GM announces a restructuring plan that will eliminate thousands of jobs, Aetna and CVS complete a major merger, and San Diego's cruise market rebounds.
Mama's Kitchen Sells 4,000 Pies To Feed The Critically Ill
- Nov. 21, 2018
- By Katie Schoolov
One local charity sells 4,000 pies before Thanksgiving, hoping to raise $140,000 for those in need.