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San Diego Inventors Still Getting a Kick Start in New Ventures

San Diego’s Mohamed Morsy said he had a plan to introduce the world to his latest invention on March 17, but when COVID-19 prompted mandatory stay-at-home

By Hoa Quach

December 8, 2020

With City’s Budget Shortfall, San Diego Charities Prepare for the Worse

San Diego native Deja Fields said Moxie Theatre changed her life six years ago when she was a junior at San Diego Creative and Performing Arts. The small Rolando theater

By Hoa Quach

November 30, 2020

San Diego’s ‘More Choice’ Advocates Gain Momentum After November Election

San Diego advocates of Ranked Choice Voting said they have renewed momentum after the election reform measure was approved in several U.S. cities and in the state of Alaska.

By Hoa Quach

November 25, 2020

Still Cooking: Some San Diego Entrepreneurs Open New Eateries During Recession

When Dennis O’Connor co-purchased the vacated Fraser's Boiler Service building in 2015 — he had big plans for the historic Barrio Logan space. It began with creating

By Hoa Quach

November 23, 2020

San Diego Couple Intervenes by Revitalizing Downtown Scenes

When it comes to improving neighborhoods, Pete Garcia and Beth Callender aren’t holding their breath while waiting for others to step in. The San Diego couple are the minds

By Hoa Quach

November 18, 2020

Third Time's The Charm: Stephen Whitburn Wins Election

Growing up in Madison, Wis., Stephen Whitburn said he was taught civic engagement mattered. But what mattered even more than civic engagement is doing the right thing. With the lessons

By Hoa Quach

November 5, 2020

On Election Day, San Diego Students Learn Importance of Voting, Differences

At the Nierman Preschool in La Jolla, the minimum voting age is just 18 months old. As Americans across the country cast their votes, children at this preschool will have

By Hoa Quach

November 3, 2020

Election Day Jitters: What's On the Mind of San Diego Voters

Jitters, anxiety and hope. Those are some of the feelings going through San Diego voters as Election Day comes. Watch the video to hear directly from the voters and hear

By Hoa Quach

November 2, 2020

What to Expect on Election Day in San Diego

It’s finally here. The highly anticipated elections where voters across the U.S. will decide on a number of candidates, including who will be the president. In the city

By Hoa Quach

November 2, 2020

‘It’s a Horrible Narrative’: Black Women Are Losing Their Jobs Faster Than Others

Native San Diegan Shakema Martin says she may still be employed today if she weren’t Black. Martin, a Mira Mesa native, was working at a Carlsbad company until August

By Hoa Quach

November 2, 2020

Employees, Families Worried As California Prison COVID-19 Cases Pass 19,600

Rancho Peñasquitos mother Cheryl Canson said she’s become increasingly concerned about her son, Jordan Jackson, an inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento. Jackson, who was sentenced to 35 years

By Hoa Quach

October 26, 2020

Tax Measure Rejected in March Could Still Pass in San Diego

The San Diego City Council on Tuesday discussed the option of filing a lawsuit that would allow the passage of Measure C — a special tax measure that would increase lodging

By Hoa Quach

October 20, 2020