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Emerald criticizes article impugning San Diego's credit rating, votes for bond measure

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–San Diego City Councilmember Marti Emerald highlighted false allegations about San Diego’s creditworthiness. After reading an article in a national publication which stated municipal bonds issued by the City of San Diego may not be a good investment, Councilmember Emerald brought the publication and the article to the attention of the full […]

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Midge Costanza, former special assistant to President Carter and later a San Diego political figure, dies

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Margaret “Midge” Costanza, 77, died in San Diego on Tuesday after a battle with cancer. Midge was a tireless advocate and impassioned champion for equality, justice and human rights. She was the first woman to hold the office of Assistant to the President of the United States, when President Jimmy Carter

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Even at funerals and dentists’ offices, there are positives to savor

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—Most people dread going to a funeral or to the dentist. Whenever I go to either, I have to give myself a pep talk. I repeat to myself the sage observation of Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal of Tifereth Israel Synagogue that helping to bury a person is one of the kindest

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Marty Block named Assembly Higher Education chairman

SACRAMENTO (Press Release) – Assemblymember Marty Block (Democrat, San Diego) has been appointed as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education by Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez. “I am honored by the opportunity to serve at such a critical time for California’s public education system,” said Assemblymember Block.  “Higher education is the foundation of

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Japanese-style books make reading to children even more fun

By Donald H. Harrison    SAN DIEGO – The Japanese community of San Diego held a cherry blossom festival last weekend at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park.  It was an event for all the senses.  The colorful costumes of the children and the koi in the pond pleased the eye.  Japanese music gratified

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Ceremonies mark beginning of construction of Sha'ar Hanegev's protected school

  SIGNERS–Clockwise, they are Barbara Sherman, Steve Morris, Alon Schuster and Aharale Rothstein {Ulla Hadar photo} By Ulla Hadar SHA’AR HANEGEV, Israel — With tractors due to roll onto the property the next day to begin construction of the Sha’ar Hanegev Educational Village, representatives of the municipality, school administration and the United Jewish Federation of

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7th graders to lead Megillah reading at Etz Rimon

CARLSBAD (Press Release)–Temple Etz Rimon’s Friday Night service Feb 26th will feature the 7th graders leading much of the service including reading of the Megillah. Congregants and children are asked to come in costume and be prepared to cheer the hero, and boo the villian.  Groggers will be provided.  More details available from the congregation

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College Avenue Older Adult Program announces March schedule

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The College Avenue Older Adult Center operated by Jewish Family Service inside Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue has announced the following activities during the month of March: Mondays: Classes and Activities offered: Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 – 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson

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Seacrest Village gala Feb. 6 to recognize local firefighters

ENCINITAS, California (Press Release)– The Women’s Auxiliary of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities will hold its 32 nd Annual Gala, “Cirque du Seacrest Masquerade Ball,” on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the beautiful Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. This year’s event will recognize the Encinitas and Poway Fire Departments for their outstanding service to the Seacrest Village

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Jewish Community Foundation donors send over $100,000 for Haiti relief

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–In the first two weeks following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, nearly 70 individuals and families who partner with the Jewish Community Foundation for their giving immediately stepped up and recommended almost $102,000 in grants to provide immediate assistance to victims. Schools, hospitals and thousands of homes have been destroyed and more

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Single parents and their children get a jump on Tu b’Shevat at Mission Trails Regional Park

  By Donald H. Harrison   SAN DIEGO – On a perfect, sunny Sunday, a day after the rainstorms, Jewish single parents and their children got a five-day head start on Tu B’Shevat by planting three blue elderberry bushes near the Visitor Center at Mission Trails Regional Park. One of the fathers, Elisha Blatt, pronounced

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