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LOCAL CHEF OFFERS “PRESIDENTIAL PAIRINGS” FOR ELECTION WEEK—PLUS FREE DESSERTS TO VOTERS
October 30, 2012 (San Diego) — As Americans head to the polls on November 6, a local chef is capturing the flavor of the elections — literally. In honor of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney’s races for the White House, Terra American Bistro chef/owner Jeff Rossman has created a Presidential Pairings Menu featuring recipes that capture the qualities of both candidates. The menu
CHIVALRY RIDES ON AT 6TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF THE PHOENIX
By Janis Mork October 29, 2012 (Poway)- “We thought the fires would defeat us, but instead we have risen, phoenix-like, from the flames,” English competitor Dominic Sewell declared back in 2007. The Witch Creek fire had just ravaged our region, but organizers decided that the tournament would go on. Hence a name for the event was born—and it’s been held
USC DORNSIFE/LOS ANGELES TIMES POLL: CALIFORNIANS SUPPORT STRONG LAW/BORDER ENFORCEMENT ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, BUT HAVE A SOFT SPOT FOR DREAM-ERS
2 out of 3 Californians support work permits for children who were brought to U.S. illegally and have since completed high school or military service; Majority also support content of Arizona’s S.B. 1070. October 29, 2012 — California voters support tough law enforcement policies on illegal immigration in large numbers, but more than two-thirds of Californians are willing to carve
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NON-CITIZENS, CITIZENS AND AB540 STUDENTS
By Bill Weaver October 29, 2012 (San Diego) –San Diego is home to immigrants and refugees from around the world. The Mano A Mano Foundation has provided the following list of scholarships available to non-citizens as well as citizens and AB 540 students. AB540 is a California bill passed on October 12, 2001 that allows undocumented students who meet certain requirements
NEARLY 1 MILLION ATTENDED TIJUANA INNOVADORA
October 21, 2012 (Tijuana)–Tijuana Innovadora ended with a joyous celebration Sunday night that had thousands dancing in the city’s streets. “This conference showed, particularly to our young people, that they can do it!,” exclaimed the event´s co-founder and president, José Galicot hours before the event ended. “Sí se puede!” A total of 918,446 attended the 11-day conference, according to preliminary
OCEANLEAF AWARDS RECOGNIZE COMMUNITY LEADERS IN SOMALI REFUGEE COMMUNITY
By Ariele Johannson October 28, 2012 (San Diego)–During the Somali Civil War, the number of refugees admitted to the United States soared starting in 1991. San Diego is now home to the second largest East African refugee community with an estimated population of 30,000. A real need arose to integrate the growing number of new immigrant refugees into the San
DON’T COMPARE DAY OF THE DEAD, DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS, TO HALLOWEEN
By Mayan Avitable October 30, 2012 — Halloween has become a very popular holiday being celebrated in many communities for days and even weeks before October 31. Just look in the local entertainment sections of the community newspapers and websites will confirm the many parties, carnivals, concerts, sales, and displays provided for those interested in a spooky celebration! Halloween celebrations
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WIND TURBINES SCAR VIEW FROM MCCAIN VALLEY’S CARRIZO GORGE OVERLOOK
October 28, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Construction of the Tule Wind project in McCain Valley has not yet begun, though developer Iberdrola has pledged to preserve the most scenic portion of views across the Carrizo Gorge. But photographer Tom Lemon stopped by McCain Valley’s famed Carrizo Gorge Overlook this weekend in McCain Valley, discovering to his dismay that
SHERIFF’S SANTEE PANCAKE BREAKFAST NOV. 2 AND 3
October 27, 2012 (Santee) — The Santee Sheriff’s Station and Santee Fire Station invite you to the 14th Annual Santee Pancake Breakfast. It’s a great way for people to get to know their local deputies, firefighters, neighbors, as well as help those in need. Money raised from the two-day breakfast will benefit two organizations. Proceeds will benefit the Sheriff’s You
CHILI COOK-OFF HEATS UP: JUDGES IN THE HOT SEAT NOV. 3
October 27, 2012 (Lemon Grove)–Get ready to rumble. Not content with just putting on the much-anticipated eighth annual Chili Cook-Off & Western Round-Up on November 3, Soroptimist of Lemon Grove has added — gasp! — judges! That’s right, pals, though you, your family and friends, will still deliver The People’s Choice Award — a coup de grace bestowed only on a gifted few — the Big Jalapeño will be
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LOCAL CHEF OFFERS “PRESIDENTIAL PAIRINGS” FOR ELECTION WEEK—PLUS FREE DESSERTS TO VOTERS
October 30, 2012 (San Diego) — As Americans head to the polls on November 6, a local chef is capturing the flavor of the elections — literally. In honor of
CHIVALRY RIDES ON AT 6TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF THE PHOENIX
By Janis Mork October 29, 2012 (Poway)- “We thought the fires would defeat us, but instead we have risen, phoenix-like, from the flames,” English competitor Dominic Sewell declared back in
USC DORNSIFE/LOS ANGELES TIMES POLL: CALIFORNIANS SUPPORT STRONG LAW/BORDER ENFORCEMENT ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, BUT HAVE A SOFT SPOT FOR DREAM-ERS
2 out of 3 Californians support work permits for children who were brought to U.S. illegally and have since completed high school or military service; Majority also support content of
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NON-CITIZENS, CITIZENS AND AB540 STUDENTS
By Bill Weaver October 29, 2012 (San Diego) –San Diego is home to immigrants and refugees from around the world. The Mano A Mano Foundation has provided the following list
NEARLY 1 MILLION ATTENDED TIJUANA INNOVADORA
October 21, 2012 (Tijuana)–Tijuana Innovadora ended with a joyous celebration Sunday night that had thousands dancing in the city’s streets. “This conference showed, particularly to our young people, that they
OCEANLEAF AWARDS RECOGNIZE COMMUNITY LEADERS IN SOMALI REFUGEE COMMUNITY
By Ariele Johannson October 28, 2012 (San Diego)–During the Somali Civil War, the number of refugees admitted to the United States soared starting in 1991. San Diego is now home
DON’T COMPARE DAY OF THE DEAD, DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS, TO HALLOWEEN
By Mayan Avitable October 30, 2012 — Halloween has become a very popular holiday being celebrated in many communities for days and even weeks before October 31. Just look in
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WIND TURBINES SCAR VIEW FROM MCCAIN VALLEY’S CARRIZO GORGE OVERLOOK
October 28, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Construction of the Tule Wind project in McCain Valley has not yet begun, though developer Iberdrola has pledged to preserve the most
SHERIFF’S SANTEE PANCAKE BREAKFAST NOV. 2 AND 3
October 27, 2012 (Santee) — The Santee Sheriff’s Station and Santee Fire Station invite you to the 14th Annual Santee Pancake Breakfast. It’s a great way for people to get
CHILI COOK-OFF HEATS UP: JUDGES IN THE HOT SEAT NOV. 3
October 27, 2012 (Lemon Grove)–Get ready to rumble. Not content with just putting on the much-anticipated eighth annual Chili Cook-Off & Western Round-Up on November 3, Soroptimist of Lemon Grove
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