<div><p>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 orders, he held off. <br></p><p>A few weeks ago, Morsy, and his co-inventors, decided to move forward — introducing the Canal Battery Gua

San Diego Inventors Still Getting a Kick Start in New Ventures

<div><p>San Diego native Deja Fields said <a href="https://www.moxietheatre.com/">Moxie Theatre</a> changed her life six years ago when she was a junior at San Diego Creative and Performing Arts. The small Rolando theater with a mission to empower women in the theater and arts industry cast Fields a

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

<div><div></div><p><a href="https://morechoicesd.org/">San Diego advocates of Ranked Choice Voting</a> said they have renewed momentum after the election reform measure was approved in several U.S. cities and in the state of Alaska.&nbsp;<br></p><p>Five cities, including Albany and Eureka in Califor

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

<div><p>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 a production space for his brewery, Thorn Brewing Co., and was meant to be completed with eateries and a speakeasy with an emp

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

<div><p>When it comes to improving neighborhoods, Pete Garcia and Beth Callender aren’t holding their breath while waiting for others to step in.&nbsp;<br></p><p>The San Diego couple are the minds behind <a href="https://urbaninterventions.org/about/">Urban Interventions</a>, a grassroots nonprofit 

San Diego Couple Intervenes by Revitalizing Downtown Scenes

<div><p>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.&nbsp;<br></p><p>With the lessons from his parents in mind, Whitburn finally won a seat for public office after his third cam

Third Time's The Charm: Stephen Whitburn Wins Election

<div><p>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 the opportunity to vote in their own election: They’ll decide whether the following day will be Pajama Day or Superhero D

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

<div><p>Native San Diegan Shakema Martin says she may still be employed today if she weren’t Black.&nbsp;<br></p><p>Martin, a Mira Mesa native, was working at a Carlsbad company until August when she caught COVID-19. She quarantined until she felt better and returned to work with a doctor’s note, cl

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

<div><p>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 of San Diego, voters have their own contested races to watch, including the mayor’s race.<br></p><p>Although voters finally

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