Local San Diego

San Diego, CA - San Ysidro Health, a non-profit healthcare provider, expands its services with a new mobile health unit, boosting healthcare access for San Diego's youngest residents. The unveiling took place during the 5th annual 'El Zapatón Shoes for Wellness Fair' at the Health Maternal & Child Health Center in San Ysidro. Photo above taken during the ribbon cutting event. With a focus on 35,000 children under its care, San Ysidro Health aims to bridge the healthcare gap in San Diego County. The new mobile unit, alongside events like El Zapatón, breaks barriers to quality healthcare, offering immunizations, well-child visits, physicals, family planning, and preventive services. Families can now apply for Covered California and/or MediCal without visiting a standalone clinic....

San Diego, CA – Tomorrow December 9th, the prestigious 44th Foot Locker Cross Country Championships National Final is set to unfold at Balboa Park, San Diego, attracting the top 80 high school distance runners from around the nation. Among the contenders is Chiara Dailey, a standout athlete hailing from La Jolla High School and representing the West region. The renowned 5,000-meter course at Balboa Park has witnessed the ascent of running legends such as Olympians Molly Seidel, Cole Hocker, Ryan Hall, Meb Keflezighi, and Kara Goucher. Dailey, having qualified through the West regional championship race in Walnut, CA, is primed to compete on a stage that has launched the professional careers of illustrious runners. The Foot Locker Cross Country Championships features a rigorous selec...

WASHINGTON, DC – La Fundación Acceso Hispano publicó hoy su informe "Erosión cultural: la amenaza climática a la herencia latina" en la 28ª Conferencia de las Partes de la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (COP28) que se lleva a cabo en Dubai, Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Este documento integral explora cómo los latinos en los Estados Unidos enfrentan desafíos a su salud, seguridad, seguridad alimentaria, medios de vida y legado cultural como resultado de la gravedad de las consecuencias del cambio climático y presenta estudios de casos tanto de amenazas climáticas como de soluciones para la preservación del patrimonio. , junto con un conjunto de recomendaciones de políticas para preservar mejor todos los aspectos de la herencia latina de las amenazas que...

Scott Ehrig-Burgess, Gerente de Tienda de Bibliotecas y Participación Pública de Library Foundation SD, con Cindy Chen, ganadora del Concurso de Cuentos Matchbook 2022. San Diego -The Library Shop SD reveló al campeón de su séptimo concurso anual de cuentos Matchbook en la Cuarta Gala Anual de Shorties el jueves 7 de diciembre. Celebrado en el Auditorio Neil Morgan de la Biblioteca Central de San Diego @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, el evento ofreció ambos Asistencia virtual y presencial, con alfombra roja que dará inicio al procedimiento a las 6:10 p.m. y la salida oficial a las 18:30 horas. De una impresionante cantidad de 537 entradas, se seleccionaron los diez mejores finalistas, incluidas 87 entradas del equipo de la escuela primaria Hazel Goes Cook. Los ganadores anteriores sir...

SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria and the City of San Diego invite community members to share in the holiday joy of  the annual December Nights celebration in the heart of Balboa Park.   December Nights will be held over two days: Friday, Dec. 1, from 3 to 11 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The holiday festival is the City's largest free event and has welcomed millions of visitors to Balboa Park for more than four decades.   On Friday, at 6 p.m., Mayor Gloria will join Councilmember Stephen Whitburn and event organizers for a festive tree lighting ceremony on the Spreckels Organ Pavilion Stage.   "Our December Nights celebration is a joyous and beloved annual tradition that helps San Diego kick off the holiday season," said San Diego Mayor Todd...

In a move to spearhead a nationwide movement against anti-cruising legislation, City Councilor Klarissa Peña of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is set to participate in the Mid-Year National Cruising Community Policing Conference in National City on December 1-2, 2023. Councilor Peña has emerged as a prominent advocate for the repeal of anti-cruising laws, emphasizing the importance of building community policing programs rooted in cruising culture. Her efforts have garnered attention and support, leading to the formation of a robust nationwide coalition. "It's an honor to join leaders from other cities and communities throughout the country to share our experience and lessons learned here in Albuquerque," expressed Councilor Peña. "We've built a great nationwide coalition, and I'm excited...

Escondido, CA - As the holiday season approaches, the Escondido Police Department is gearing up for its annual Children’s Christmas Party, a heartwarming event aimed at providing joy to children who have been victims of abuse, neglect, and violent crime. The event, scheduled for early December, promises to be a magical day filled with festive activities for the young attendees. The Children’s Christmas Party, a cherished tradition organized by the Escondido Police Department, seeks to offer children an unforgettable Christmas experience they might not otherwise have. The event lineup includes an array of activities such as a magic show, arts and crafts, face painting, and a special visit from none other than Santa Claus himself. Every child in attendance will also receive gifts, adding...