By JAKE SEXTON As Black History Month draws to a close, I hope it’s not too late to recommend some great titles celebrating the amazing contributions of African Americans to our society and culture. I’m excited about two recent biographies about two very different musicians with impressive cultural contributions and…
La Mesa California
The top-seeded Monte Vista High School girls water polo team finished runner-up in last Saturday’s San Diego Section Division III championship game at La Jolla’s Coggan Family Aquatic Complex to conclude an otherwise noteworthy season. Monte Vista High School’s girls water polo team earned a runner-up finish in the Division…
Entering its 65th year, the Santee Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Night Celebration at the Barona Resort & Casino Golf Events Center on Feb. 20. After weeks of voting, the event featured food, networking and highlighting businesses and people that made a significant impact in Santee’s business community.…
By Ruben Arizmendi and Lori Saldaña The San Diego region needs more housing for families and individuals at all income levels. The shortage is most severe for lower income households. But that’s not the only burden facing underrepresented communities. Disadvantaged communities are also disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate…
A 15-year-old Helix High sophomore died in a San Diego hospital Sunday, more than two weeks after he was stabbed during a brawl at a Chula Vista house party, police said Tuesday. Devin Griffiths was protecting a friend from being attacked by several other teens or young men when he…
