August 22,
2010
August 21,
2010
After 5 weeks of online voting...the results are in
...and a San Diego-based book wins! “The Gangster We Are All Looking For” received the
most votes in the KPBS’s One Book, One San Diego contest! The novel
written by lê thi diem thúy, is a true-
life novel about a
Vietnamese refugee family in San Diego, told from the perspective of
the family’s daughter, who was only six years old when they arrived.
The narrator and her parents struggle to adapt to life in an unfamiliar land, while simultaneously dealing with a troubled marriage, a father’s mysterious past, and the loss of a brother, in this painful, magical and poetic novel.
ºGangster” was selected by public online voting. This year, a record 2,338 votes were cast, and the race was close: “Gangster” beat out Luis Alberto Urrea’s “Into the Beautiful North” by a mere 27 votes.
August 20,
2010
Tuesday’s HBA mixer hosts Congresswoman Susan Davis
The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) in conjunction with Congresswoman Susan Davis invite you to a special summer business mixer next Tuesday evening from 6-7pm at the newly opened R Gang Eatery (3683 Fifth Avenue, former location of Busalacchi’s).
After a brief presentation the congresswoman will make herself available for a question and answer session regarding any personal business concerns. Enjoy a variety of dynamic, retro-american appetizers while socializing, connecting and networking with othe HBA members. Bring your business cards, appetite and questions and get ready for a fabulous Hillcrest biz evening. For questions about Tuesday evening or future HBA mixers, contact the HBA office at (619) 299-3330.
August 19,
2010
Sit-in today at the SD County Administration Building
Today community members, local clergy and San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality (SAME) will support gay and lesbian couples filling their scheduled appointments at the county clerks office to get marriage licenses. Couples will be showing up at the county administration building at 8am. While they press for immediate action from the county clerk, a group organized by SAME will support them with a “sit-in” in the clerk's office until the licenses are issued. Official statements by Federal court Judge Vaughn Walker, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and California Attorney General Jerry Brown have indicated that licenses should be issued without delay.
Tyler Dylan-Hyde expressed it this way, “We believe that county officials and the Attorney General have the authority and obligation to allow marriage licenses to proceed based on both the Federal Court's findings that Prop 8 is unconstitutional — and the Governor's and Attorney General's filings in the Prop 8 cases. We fully intend to exercise our fundamental right to marriage on Thursday.” On a more personal note, Sean Bohac, a member of SAME and a participant in the sit-in said, “I’m 37, I may be a little selfish about it, but I want this right while it is still meaningful to me. A federal judge clearly stated that prop 8 violates two provisions of the US Constitution, a constitution that plainly supports civil marriage as a fundamental right, and the opposition failed to prove that my marriage would harm anyone. So why do gays and lesbians need to wait?”
In April of 2008, the California Supreme Court ruled that equal marriage rights were due to all, including same-sex couples. Then in November of the same year California’s Proposition 8 was passed by a slim majority, eliminating those equal rights. On August 4th 2010, Federal Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that the equal protection and due process clauses of the 14th amendment disallow the discrimination that Proposition 8 introduced. Earlier this week, on August 16th, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals imposed an additional stay on the striking of Proposition 8 from the California Constitution.
SAME is an open, democratically-run organization committed to fighting for LGBT rights, including the right to marry. It envisions a California where human rights are recognized for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity or nationality.
August 18,
2010
County Admin Building sit-in tomorrow
Protest to begin at 8am — San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality (SAME) has responded to the decision by the 9th Circuit Court in the federal case against Prop. 8 to delay justice and stay the historic ruling by Judge Vaughn Walker finding Proposition 8 unconstitutional. Despite what many are calling a solid ruling by the judge, the justice that he called for could be on hold for three or more years. Members of SAME, in conjunction with others in California, will hold a sit-in at the San Diego County Clerk’s office Thursday beginning at 8AM (the day after Judge Walker’s stay was to expire and many couples had appointments to obtain their long-awaited marriage licenses.)
SAME believes the US Constitution supports equal treatment for all, and that the pain of proposition 8 should end now. When calling for civil disobedience to strengthen the African American civil rights movement 50 years ago, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said “Justice delayed is justice denied.” Sean Bohac, a member of SAME who plans to join the sit-in said, “[Judge Walker's] decision acknowledged the suffering gay and lesbian couples have been forced to endure, and continue to endure, because they are shut out from rights heterosexual couples are afforded. We are compelled to stand up and make it known that we are not satisfied with second class status; justice is not being served.”
Speaking about Judge Walkers ruling and the inspiration to proceed with Thursday’s sit-in, Cecile Veillard said, “There is evidence that the State of California is not required to wait, and could legally provide this justice to all committed couples. Our motivation to sit-in after Judge Walker’s stay expires is to apply the pressure needed to persuade the clerks in San Diego and everywhere across the state to comply with the August 4th ruling; to begin issuing marriage licenses immediately.”
In April of 2008, the California Supreme Court ruled that equal marriage rights were due to all, including same-sex couples. Then in November of the same year California’s Proposition 8 was passed by a slim majority, eliminating those equal rights. On August 4th 2010, Federal Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that the equal protection and due process clauses of the 14th amendment disallow the discrimination that Proposition 8 introduced. SAME is an open, democratically-run organization committed to fighting for LGBT rights, including the right to marry. It envisions a California where human rights are recognized for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity or nationality. More information is available at www.samealliance.com
August 17,
2010
Free admission to 4 great Balboa Park Museums today
What lucky duckies we are to have this fabulous park for our big backyard! And as a bonus (on a rotating schedule) several museums offer no admission to San Diego on Tuesdays. This week enjoy the Art Institute, the Museum of Man, the Museum of Art and the Mingei International Museum which is dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of “art of the people” (mingei) from all cultures of the world.
Their art shares a direct simplicity and reflects a joy in making, by hand, useful objects of timeless beauty that are satisfying to the human spirit. The Museum collects, conserves and exhibits these arts of daily life — by unknown craftsmen of ancient times; from traditional cultures; and by historical and contemporary designers. Take advantage of free admission on Tuesday and check it out yourself.
August 16,
2010
San Diego Transportation Town Hall
Join a discussion on how the next Federal bill can rebuild San Diego’s economy, improve public health and create a 21st century transportation network.This Town Hall meeting will take place this Thursday, August 19 from 4-7pm in the Council Chambers at the Aztec Center, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive and will be co-hosted by Move San Diego, Transportation for America, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and CALPIRG.
Come learn what transportation reform can mean to you and how the next $500 billion Federal Transportation Bill will affect our local transportation, create jobs and impact economic growth.
US Congressman Bob Filner will be the keynote speaker. RSVP online or contact Nathan Batchelder by email or phone (619) 702-4266 with questions.
