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Two weeks from now, July 4th, marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. I have pasted together a fractured chronicle of U.S. “history” from student bloopers collected by teachers from 8th grade through college level. Read carefully, and you will learn a lot. Christopher Columbus was a great nagivator who discovered America while cursing about the Atlantic Ocean on the Nina, the Pinta Colada, and the Santa Fe. Later, Jamestown was discovered by King James the One and named after him. The Pilgrims drove the Mayflower across the ocean and arrived in hardships. This was called the Pill’s […]

With summer upon us, From the Archives heads over to Mission Beach today for this photo from 1954 of lifeguards on duty with their cool Jeep and a megaphone. The San Diego Union-Tribune historical photos are provided by the San Diego History Center. To browse additional materials visit https://collections.sandiegohistory.org/.

For years, Alliance San Diego has taught workshops to youth about human rights and advocacy. Somali Family Service, another local group, created a documentary about the harmful effects of hate crimes on communities. And the Union of Pan Asian Communities built a program designed to support people who have been targeted by hate crimes and reduce stigma around mental health care. The work of each nonprofit was made possible through the Stop the Hate program, a state grant initiative launched in 2021 to help organizations provide services for communities affected by hate crimes and support preventative programming. More than $100 […]

Read more Slow down and you might see green sea turtles, and their bobbing heads, in the bay Read more BNSF announces $10,000 reward related to San Diego train derailment Read more Pet of the week: Attention-loving kitty seeks adoption

Learn how to help scientists continue their work to help green sea turtles in San Diego at the “Sea Turtle Science Talk” on June 20 at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve in Imperial Beach

1-year-old Domestic Short Hair cat ready to be adopted at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Cardiff resident delivers the power of music.

New conditions placed on plans in effort to reduce noise, parking and traffic concerns

Read more Pet of the week: A Chihuahua Mix would like to be someone’s favorite couch potato Read more Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war Read more Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

Chulo, an 8-year-old Chihuahua Mix is waiting to be adopted at the San Diego Humane Society