This story was reported for San Diego Magazine in November 2019. She doesn’t sport a cape or power suit, but San Diegan Callie Ahern does have a caboodle of tools that have transformed the lives of more than a hundred low-income seniors. Ahern is the founder of The Glama Project, a year-old charity that gives makeovers to the elderly with… Read more →
Category: Women focus
Meet The CA Woman Behind The Biggest Lesbian Party In The World
This story was reported for Patch Media on Jan. 16, 2018. It is the recipient of the San Diego Press Club award for feature writing. SONOMA COUNTY, CA — Mariah Hanson has always had big dreams for the world. Growing up in Mill Valley, Calif., Hanson saw her mother, Elizabeth, fight for civil rights every day of her life. A… Read more →
Encinitas resident shares story of hope, courage in new book
This story was reported for Seaside Courier on Dec. 5, 2014. An Encinitas resident who founded a nonprofit to support burn victims has taken her mission in life one step further with the release of her first book, “Heart of Fire.” Lesia Stockall Cartelli, who founded Angel Faces in 2003, tells her story of surviving a fire and finding confidence… Read more →
Cheerleaders call penalty on poor National Football League pay
This story was reported for 10News in March 2014. Former Raiderette Lacy worked roughly nine hours per NFL game and earned a flat payment of $125. The wage didn’t factor in time for practice, makeup and hair, and staying in shape. The highest paid Oakland Raiders player, running back Darren McFadden, earns more in one game than the entire squad’s… Read more →
Well-Heeled Crowd to Walk Against Domestic Violence
This story was reported for Patch on Oct. 4, 2011. Ankle boots may make a larger comeback than expected this fall—or at the very least, a more meaningful one. Hundreds of walkers, including men, will soon sport women’s footwear at the YWCA’s annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event on Thursday, Oct. 20, in an effort to raise awareness… Read more →
Out of control: Men have few reliable options for birth control
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 10, 2010. Fifty years ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved the birth control pill for women — but why isn’t there one for men yet? Today, more than 100 million women worldwide and 12 million U.S. women may be asking themselves that question. Experts say there are… Read more →
Domestic violence victim Steiner to tell all in San Diego
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 8, 2010. Editor’s Note: This is a part of a collection of stories SDNN will publish throughout the month of March to celebrate Women’s History Month. Join us as we recognize Women’s History Month by sending in your stories too and checking SDNN every day for stories from… Read more →
Giving women a fair shot to speak out against violence
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on November 25, 2009. On Monday, an SDNN reader submitted a comment on one of our many Tila Tequila stories. She stated she was upset that many commentators were criticizing Tequila for speaking out while it hasn’t been proven whether she is lying about her incident with Shawne Merriman. She wrote… Read more →
Locals develop circle of assistance for San Diego women
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on September 28, 2009. About 1.6 million women and girls live in San Diego County. At least 250,000 women are living below the federal poverty line, while 80,000 of that number live 50 percent below the federal poverty line. Around 84,000 are elderly women who do not have sufficient income. And… Read more →
History proves that women can rough it as soldiers too
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on August 26, 2009 A dream, courage, and a belief that a mission was more significant than gender drove five women into the armed forces: Wilma Vaught, Gail Harris, Lisa Kove, Evelyn Thomas and Darhonda Rhodela. Though they joined during vastly different times – the earliest in 1958 and the most… Read more →