John Brady is the director of Lived Experience Advisers, a non-profit organization which recruits and trains people with lived homelessness experience to share their stories with government leaders, the community, academic and professional groups across the county to change the perceptions of homelessness. Often, Brady said, a community’s perspective on…
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Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center is opening its Holiday Marketplace on Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., transforming itself into a seasonal marketplace with one-of-a-kind gifts from local artisans with nature-themed products. Venders will offer a variety of products, including jewelry, cards, home goods, woodworks, ceramics, soaps,…
El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells “Certainly, I have been pushing back against the County on filling up our hotels with homeless vouchers. That may end up in a legal battle, which I am completely committed (to) waging because I believe it is important to protect…
Courtesy photo The Lemon Grove Lions presented a $1,000 donation to Fisher House San Diego on Oct. 14. Located at the Naval Center, Fisher House San Diego offers a “home away from home” at no cost for families of patients receiving medical care at Naval Medical Center San Diego. From…
When La Mesa History Center’s historic home tour organizer Jim Newland describes the annual event, happening in person on Nov. 5 after two years of distancing, he talks about the wider area encompassing Grossmont and Mt. Helix, Rolando and College Grove, and weaves in commentary about culture, unseen red-lining and…
