Community Spotlight Show

47th Annual San Diego Crew Classic Features World Class Rowing Teams

Bobbie Smith, Executive Director of the San Diego Crew Classic, chats about the 47th Annual San Diego Crew Classic that will be held April 4-5 at Fiesta Bay-Crown Point Shores. Smith is joined by Stesha Carle, Head Coach of USD Women’s Rowing, and Joeri Bruschinski, Men’s Rowing Coach for the international recognized Amsterdam Student Rowing…

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Red Cross Continues Its More than 100-Year History of Serving the Military

Sean Mahoney, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross of San Diego/Imperial Counties, is joined by Priya Sheriff, Armed Forces Program Specialist, to discuss the Red Cross’ 100-Plus years history supporting the military in San Diego. Mahoney and Sheriff discuss the services provided to the military, in addition to its Disaster Preparedness Academy on Friday,…

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San Diego Food System Alliance Launches Major San Diego County Food Vision Initiative

Elly Brown, Executive Director of the San Diego Food System Alliance, shouts out the mission of the Alliance and its San Diego County Food Vision 2030 … a 10-year strategic plan for moving the region toward a healthier, more sustainable and more just food system. Brown is joined by Diane Moss, Managing Director of Project…

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Annual CaregiversSD Community Expo Set for March 21

Lauren Mapp, Caregiving Reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune, is joined by Phil Lindsley, Founder of the San Diego Elder Law Center, to discuss the upcoming annual CaregiversSD Community Expo that will be held on Saturday, March 21 at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa. Mapp chats about the Union-Tribune’s CaregiverSD.com website, while Lindsley, whose…

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“Walk the Talk” Celebration Shines Light on Just in Time for Foster Youth

Don Wells, Executive Director of Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), and Virgo Villajin, Youth Services Lead Coordinator, chat about JIT’s Saturday, March 14, “Walk the Talk” event that will be held at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla Aventine. Wells and Villajin talk about the myriad programs and services offered by JIT.

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Foster Youth Thrive in Promises2Kids’ Guardian Scholars Program

Faye Luepton, PR & Marketing Coordinator for Promises2Kids, is joined by two of the organization’s Guardian Scholars: Brooklyn Lopez and Susie Gallo, to talk about the unprecedented success of the program that has led to an 85% completion rate of foster youth in high education. Luepton, Lopez and Gallo discuss the key component of Guardian…

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Institute Develops Talent Pipeline to Grow Life Sciences Ecosystem in Region

Karmin Noar, Executive Director of the Biocom Institute, chats about the Institute’s mission, high school internship program and Military Fellowship.

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Nation’s Largest YMCA Association Hits Halfway Mark to 10-Year Vision of Doubling its Impact in San Diego County

Shelly McTighe-Rippengale, Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer for the YMCA of San Diego County, is joined by Courtney Cordero, the Y’s Association Director of the Annual Campaign, to talk about the organization’s mission, services and programs. McTighe-Rippengale and Cordero discuss the YMCA’s goal to double its impact by 2025.

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Father-Daughter Duo Team Up to Combat Teen Homelessness

Charles Parisi, Co-Founder of Songs for Shelter with his daughter Ava, talks about the organization’s re-launch with a concert on March 11 at the Lafayette Hotel. The concert’s goal is to raise awareness and financial resources to help reduce teen homelessness in the county.

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Cannabis Testing Lab at Forefront of Mitigating National Vaping Crisis

Joshua Swider, CEO and Co-Founder of InfiniteCAL, chats about his company’s mission to provide the cannabis industry with accurate and timely analytical services in the burgeoning cannabis arena. Swider discusses InfitniteCAL’s partnership with Platinum Vape and Mankind Dispensary to conduct a buy-back program that replaces dangerous illicit vape cartridges with quality third-party tested products.

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