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Be a prom star at all-inclusive dance in Hillcrest

SDGLN Staff
April 8th, 2010

SAN DIEGO -- The Hillcrest Youth Center wants you to be a star for the "Gaylaxy," an all-inclusive LGBTQ friendly prom that allows everyone of all orientations to enjoy an affirming and unique prom experience.

In recent weeks, the compelling stories of Constance McMillen and Derrick Martin have brought national attention to the discrimination LGBT youths face in public high school.

The Hillcrest Youth Center, with support from The Center, will hold its annual event on June 19, and all LGBTQ youths ages 14 to 20 are invited to attend.

Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial to be set up in Balboa Park

SDGLN Stgaff
April 8th, 2010

SAN DIEGO – A traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be set up outdoors Friday through Sunday in Balboa Park.

“The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall: A Time to Remember, to Reflect, to Heal” will be open to the public 24 hours a day on the south lawn outside the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center in Balboa Park.

The replica wall stands 8 feet tall and is 240 feet long. The names of more than 58,000 service men and women who died in Vietnam are inscribed on the wall.

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VIDEO: THREAD brings curated indie design and fashion to San Diego

Esther Rubio-Sheffrey - SDGLN Staff Writer
April 8th, 2010

SAN DIEGO -- The THREAD show is back in town on Sunday, April 11, with spring trends from emerging fashion designers … but it is no longer just about clothes.

In addition to broader apparel selections for men, women and children, the THREAD show will feature the latest creations in housewares, accessories and furniture from over 100 indie designers.

Stylishly spread out in Horton Plaza’s new 30,000-square-foot event space, the show will also include DJs, two fashion shows, a huge art show, a complimentary hair and makeup style lounge, a glamor photo booth and a martini lounge.

What made San Diego prepared for the magnitude-7.2 earthquake?

Hoa Quach - SDNN
April 6th, 2010

SAN DIEGO -- Experts agree the strongest earthquake in decades struck Southern California on Sunday.

With the severe magnitude of the 7.2 temblor, many are left wondering why there isn’t more damage in San Diego. Experts say it’s because the county was well-prepared.

Earthquake preparedness tips for San Diego in the aftermath of 7.2 quake

Eric Yates - SDNN
April 5th, 2010

SAN DIEGO -- For those that felt Sunday’s 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck in Baja and shook San Diego and all of Southern California, a reaction that was shared by many was “Is this the Big One?”

Fortunately, initial reports indicate that there are very little instances of damage and casualties. And while earthquakes are nothing new for San Diegans, the sheer force and magnitude of Sunday’s most recent seismic activity has residents wondering what they can do to be prepared.

Celebration of Life for Tyler Augustine is tonight at Rich's

SDGLN Staff
April 4th, 2010

SAN DIEGO – Rich’s will host a Celebration of Life for Tyler Augustine from 9 to 11 p.m. Sunday, April 4, at the Hillcrest dance club.

Augustine, who was a popular barback at Rich’s, died Tuesday at Scripps Mercy Hospital. He was 24. The cause of death was a brain hemorrhage that led to cardiac arrest. Prior to his death, he had been in a coma and on life support after being found unconscious at his home in University Heights.

Craig Noel, founding director of Old Globe, dies at 94

SDGLN Staff
April 4th, 2010

SAN DIEGO -- Craig Noel, founding director of The Old Globe, died of natural causes at his home in San Diego on Saturday, April 3. He was 94.

Noel was a significant figure in the development of American theater, having led the Globe from its earliest days as a community organization to an internationally renowned institution. Over his more than 70-year career at the Globe, Noel directed more than 200 works, produced an additional 270 productions and created innovative and influential theater programs.

VIDEO: Will the large number of young voters in 2008 hit the polls again in 2010?

Hoa Quach - SDNN
April 2nd, 2010

The number of under-35 voters may historically decline during nonpresidential election years, but San Diego’s young leaders say the momentum to hit the polls will hold steady this year.

And if inspiration from the San Diego Young Democrats or Republicans isn’t enough, a November ballot initiative to legalize marijuana will be, said one local professor.

Campaign Corral: The days post-campaign filings

Hoa Quach - SDNN
April 2nd, 2010

There are a lot of campaigns popping up in San Diego County – some seem to be making major headway with candidates possibly scoring the jobs in June if they get more than 50 percent of the vote. So we are rounding-up all the info for you.

Don’t forget, though, SDNN Politics is still relying on you and the candidates for information on what’s happening elections-wise in San Diego, and we have links to all the campaign sites in San Diego on our main Elections 2010 page.

Car hit, killed EMT at crash scene

Michelle Wayland - NBC San Diego
April 1st, 2010

SAN DIEGO -- An emergency medical technician (EMT), responding to an accident on a rain-soaked State Route 163, was hit and killed by a car while setting out flares Thursday morning.

The chain-reaction crash involving four, possibly five, vehicles happened after the ambulance stopped to help a stranded driver on northbound 163 just south of Robinson Avenue around 7 a.m. After the ambulance stopped, a pickup truck and a Toyota Scion collided.

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