A Multitalented Mensch
Yale Strom may be a multitalented man and a well known musician both locally and internationally, but he is also refreshingly down to earth and modest, answering my questions at his rustic, comfortable home...
Finding Jewish Stories on Interstate 8
If you go to the website of the publication, San Diego Jewish World, you will see the motto, “There Is a Jewish Story Everywhere!” Owner and publisher, Don Harrison, delights in traveling, meeting people,...
Cat Haven: Friends of Cats
In East County, there is place that welcomes all cats, no matter the age or condition. Friends of Cats in El Cajon is a haven for kittens, adult and senior cats, FIV positive cats...
Jewish couple raise alpacas in descanso
“David is a unicorn”, said Amy Alyeshmerni, referring to David Kabbai, her partner of six years in life, love, and business. ”Here is a man who owns a ranch, loves animals, and wants us...
Latinx people more vulnerable to COVID-19, US study finds
An analysis of COVID-19 testing in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area of the United States found that Latinx people were around three times as likely to test positive, compared with any other ethnic or racial...
Book about Kurdish Jews and the Aramaic Language
My Father's Paradise
About 15 years ago, a student of mine with blue eyes told me he was a Kurdish Jew. I was surprised because most of my Kurdish students at Grossmont College in nearby...
“Fresh Air” Art in Borrego Springs
“Plein Air” means fresh air –think outdoors- in French and many painters feel inspired when working outdoors in natural light surrounded by the splendors of nature. The Borrego Art Institute currently has an exhibit...
Baja Border an ‘Achilles Heel’ for COVID-19 Control
With counts of COVID-19 patients now rising rapidly just north of California's border with Mexico, hospital executives here are asking federal officials to move "immediately" to screen the tens of thousands of people crossing...
San Diego Opera Awarded Three California Arts Council Grants
The California Arts Council has awarded San Diego Opera three grants totaling $50,400 which will help support the Company’s extensive education programs. The first grant is for $18,000 and helps support the Company’s long...
Janet and George Gastil- The legacy continues
In her 80 years, Janet Gastil has worn many hats and is a true renaissance woman. She has been a wife and mother, teacher, musician, realtor, and politician to name the most important ones…
Janet...