This story was reported for San Diego News Network on May 12, 2009. Thirteen-year-old Anna G. knew her father served in the Vietnam War, as she was told once by her parents. But, it wasn’t until recently she really learned about his time on the Southeast Asian battlegrounds as a pilot in the Air Force. “He told me that he… Read more →
Lip Service: San Diego drag dining done right
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on May 11, 2009. Eric Montijo has a favorite dinner spot where he enjoys celebrating his birthday each year. It’s family-friendly, so you’ll find him toasting his years with his loved ones. And, there’s only one dish that will properly fill his birthday taste buds – Chest Rockwell, a breaded chicken… Read more →
County to consider service cut to health clinics
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on May 7, 2009. The County Board of Supervisors will vote May 12 on a proposal to discontinue a child health service at local clinics. If passed, the proposal – drafted by the county’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) – will eliminate “well-child check-ups,” a service that is offered at… Read more →
What if Hollywood called the shots in San Diego?
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on May 5, 2009. While San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders squabbles with unions, deals with the $60 million deficit and evaluates the city’s water usage – Mayor Joe Quimby of “The Simpsons” has his own set of issues. As Mayor of Springfield, the cartoon character Quimby must deal with organized crime,… Read more →
Mr. President…What have you done for San Diego, lately? SDNN examines Obama’s impact on the county.
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on April 29, 2009. Every action by President Barack Obama in his first 100 days in office has impacted all Americans and, in some cases, has had a global impact. SDNN takes a look at what the president has done for San Diego – in particular his American Recovery and Reinvestment… Read more →
New border czar Alan Bersin takes a break for SDNN
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on April 28, 2009. Hoa Quach was given an exclusive interview with Alan Bersin. As San Diegans across the county were rushing to get their taxes filed on April 15 — one San Diegan was being formally appointed as the nation’s “border czar.” Known to many and controversial to some, Alan… Read more →
San Diego’s carbon footprint bigger than L.A.
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on April 27, 2009. San Diegans release more carbon emissions than Los Angeles residents, a recent study shows. According to the study, the average San Diegan used 1.630 tons of carbon in 2005 and the average Los Angeles resident used 1.413 in the same year. Los Angeles had the second smallest… Read more →
Local economic councils aim to strengthen San Diego
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on April 24, 2009. Local economic councils are almost half-way done with a federally-funded-strategy to develop areas of San Diego and Imperial Counties crippled by unemployment rates, under-population and underdevelopment. The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) committee – formed with a $50,000 federal grant – is rushing to complete the plan… Read more →
Golden State looking to move in a greener direction
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on April 22, 2009. Two proposed pieces of legislation look to change what TVs Californians use and the windshields on the cars they drive. In an effort to turn the Golden State greener, the California Energy Commission (CEC) is proposing to implement energy efficiency standards for televisions, while the California Air… Read more →
Creedence Clearwater Revisited clearly rocks
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on April 22, 2009. He wakes up at 6:30 a.m. to take in the day — not a trait I expect of a rock star. Then again, I suppose I’m not the normal southern/swamp rock fan: I don’t think of Woodstock or the bitter breakup of Creedence Clearwater Revival or anything… Read more →