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Diversity, equity and inclusion 'a high calling' for companies, Vendium Global Corporate Solutions says

By Karen Kidd | 3 years ago

Companies are finding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program deployment a tough job - Coca-Cola was roundly criticized last month when it tried.

SDSU's newly approved COVID vaccine program to benefit qualifying staff and faculty, not many students

By Karen Kidd | Feb 28, 2021

San Diego State University got the go-ahead in February to administer COVID-19 vaccines to its campus community, but that it didn't change the vaccination order.

San Diego County continues COVID-19 vaccination push to reach 5,000 per day

By Karen Kidd | Jan 19, 2021

Californians 65 and older can line up for the COVID-19 vaccine at the University of California - San Diego Health as county and city health officials and the San Diego Padres continue this week's effort to vaccinate at least 5,000 health care workers a day, according to area news reports.

Mayor: Matthew Doherty will help city 'improve our plans' on homelessness

By Karen Kidd | Jan 18, 2021

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's pick to deal with the city's homeless problem, announced during his state of the city address earlier last week, is a Trump-fired former Obama administration appointee with a wobbly record for dealing with the same crisis elsewhere.

Spokeswoman: More than 250 domestic violence cases referred to San Diego City Attorney's Office remain under review

By Karen Kidd | Jan 15, 2021

More than 250 domestic violence cases referred to the San Diego City Attorney's office last year for prosecution remain under review, a spokeswoman said following a local newspaper's allegations that the office is prosecuting "fewer and fewer" such cases.

San Diego gas and electric franchise future uncertain after year-long utility bid failure

By Karen Kidd | Jan 14, 2021

San Diego has until June 1 to drum up more bids for its multibillion-dollar energy franchise agreement for gas and electricity service in the city after a yearlong effort failed last month.

Community Through Hope meets needs of community amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Karen Kidd | Jan 10, 2021

Nine years after writing her first food security-related grant for services upon which she also relied, Community Through Hope Executive Director and Founder Rosy Vasquez easily identifies with the community she serves, The San Diego Foundation recently reported.

U. of San Diego report: 2020 'a year of reckoning' for local nonprofits

By Karen Kidd | Dec 17, 2020

Greater San Diego's thousands of nonprofit organizations are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic but are using the time to reflect upon the past and give hard consideration to the future, according to a university report issued in October.

Faulconer recalls years as San Diego mayor: 'It's been the honor of my life to serve you'

By Karen Kidd | Dec 17, 2020

Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, considering a "likely run for governor," recently talked with area news outlets about his legacy as mayor, including police reform, fire investments, housing, infrastructure and homelessness.

San Diego hotel general manager urges Rep. Davis to stop lenders' COVID-19 'vulture tactics'

By Karen Kidd | Apr 11, 2020

Marco Rodriguez, general manager of the Sheraton Mission Valley Hotel in San Diego, urges Rep. Davis to stop lenders' COVID-19 'vulture tactics.'