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Past Semesters

Neighborhoods Fall2010

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About this Project Fall 2010
Surfers prepare for what could be a long winter
December Nights: Lights and Sounds
Artist’s work enriches San Diego neighborhoods
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market sees growth in new customers
The 35th Annual Christmas Parade is all about the children
Little Italy tree lighting
Chaldean refugees bring home to El Cajon
SoNo holiday fest brings two neighborhoods together for the holidays
University City beautification efforts
Economy affects history in Old Town
City Heights: A community in transition
Coronado is Southern California Mayberry
Taste of Little Italy
Popular El Cajon restaurant serves up authentic Iraqi cuisine
Urban Farms Gaining Popularity in Neighborhoods like North Park
Barriers keep families and future friends apart at Friendship Park
San Diego’s crown jewel not so shiny
Homeless in Hillcrest for the holidays
La Mesa “ship” for veterans stays afloat
Older Liberty Station buildings an “eye sore” for locals
Fans could be in charge of Chargers potential move
Budget cuts threaten community pool
Revolution Landscape: A local, sustainable solution
City Farmers Nursery: An urban oasis
Little Italy’s “Mercato" offers room to grow for local farmers and vendors
Chaldean refugee lives simple life in El Cajon, awaiting political asylum
Coronado firefighters shut down street for Open House
Merchants breathe new life into Old Town
Fire and brimstone in Dulzura in light of current dangers
Order up! Hillcrest has your lunchtime treats
Guerilla art comes to controversial surfing statue in Cardiff
East Village creative commune provides space for artists
Searching for a permanent shelter
Liberty Station residents say Rock Church is too big
Hillcrest seeks to renovate dangerous off-ramp
Stingray victims peak at La Jolla Shores Beach

Sales Tax Report

Sales Tax Mapping: Higher prices drive shoppers to other cities for better deals

Spring 2010 Tourism and Tech

About this project
Hurting or helping tourism: Black's Beach bares all
Marines contribute to the San Diego economy in a new way
City offers $500,000 to keep Comic-Con in San Diego
Local director makes movie to dispel Muslim stereotypes
San Diego Chargers target East Village as future home of new stadium
UCSD engineering students weigh in on the future of fuel
L.A. or downtown San Diego: Chargers seek new stadium location
San Diego Film Commissioner brings filming south to spark tourism
San Diego commuters hope new trolly lines and stations will ease their ride
Escape from reality: Business still booms at local bars
Going green with the California Center for Sustainable Energy
3D movies prove to be newest trend for watching films
Mummies and technology: The old meets the new
Local animal shelters offer microchips to reunite lost pets and their owners
UCSD students compete in national race car building competition
iPad sets new tech standards
San Diego tourism business declines 12 to 14 percent
Technological changes help solve cold cases
Students make good chemistry at the San Diego Science Fair
Full-body scanners coming to increase airport security
Bottlehood gives glass a new home
SLIDESHOW: Electric bicycles a clean transportation alternative
SLIDESHOW: Biotechnology industry continues to prosper in San Diego
SLIDESHOW: Wi-Fi expansion causing waves of concern within San Diego
SLIDESHOW: Technology drives daily lives of students on college campuses
SLIDESHOW: Exploring The Minds Behind UCSD’s The Brain Observatory
SLIDESHOW: A teacher shares lessons at High Tech High International
SLIDESHOW: San Diego taxi drivers benefit from GPS navigation technology
SLIDESHOW: A tech-savvy kid’s utopia
SLIDESHOW: E-readers ease reading
SLIDESHOW: SDSU Viz Lab helps with Haiti relief
SLIDESHOW: Top destinations for international students
SLIDESHOW: Free Tuesdays spark Balboa Park visitation
SLIDESHOW: Homeless population has little effect on beach businesses
SLIDESHOW: Tourists contribute to San Diego’s third largest industry
Drop in tourism washes ashore in Seaport Village
SLIDESHOW: SD Convention Center stimulates region’s economy
SLIDESHOW: San Diego’s tourism advocates have optimistic outlook

Fall 2009 Health of San Diego

About:
The State of San Diego's Health
Miramar Landfill Quiz
Video: Beautifying a landfill
Where to find your local farmers markets in San Diego
Video: Breast cancer three-day walk draws many San Diegans
Video: San Diego Veterans Village helps vets transition home
Video: Hillcrest Farmers Market: The fruits and vegetables of local labor
Video: Slowing food down
Video: San Diegans bike for fun and fitness
Video: Change moves people and MTS
Slideshow: Hospice and Humor: End-of-Life Care in San Diego County
Slideshow: Recycling Fashions: Resale clothing is the new trend
Slideshow: San Diegans find an easier way to recycle e-waste
Slideshow: Cultures and Community Merge At the New Roots Community Farm
Slideshow: Mission Trails: A runner's perfect track
Slideshow: Former Charger helps provide a healthy start for kids
Slideshow: Pets impacted by San Diego Recession

Spring 2009 Volunteerism

Interactive: Timeline of the Mexican Drug War
Video: A Brighter Future
About the project
Slideshow: Outdoor outreach impacts at-risk youth with adventure activities
Podcast: Behind the scenes of the Desert Angels story
Video: Desert Angels rescue lost immigrants as they try to cross the border
Video: Local women build a home for a single mom in need
Video: Staying Classy San Diego - Pubbers crawl for charity
Video: Special delivery for those in need
Video: Homeless youth gives back with art
Video: Volunteers clean up San Diego bays and creeks
Video: Servapalooza - a celebration of volunteerism
Slideshow: Student finds shelter in SD from violence south of the border
Slideshow: Young volunteers brighten the lives of seniors with Alzheimer's
Slideshow: Building bikes for military families
Slideshow: Volunteers help autistic children learn to swim
Slideshow: San Diego's youth helping youth
Slideshow: Furry kids find love
Slideshow: Walking for infants
Stay Classy gets young people involved in philanthropy
Bringing pets to comfort those in need
More families are on the streets as homelessness grows in San Diego
Volunteers make homework fun
Lending a pair of eyes to create pottery
Mayor Jerry Sanders tweets about volunteerism
A Call to Service: San Diego Answers

Fall 2008

Video: Bad Economy Brings in Recruits
Video: Toxic Bulbs
Video: No More Adderall
Video: Barrio Logan College Institute
Video: All the Worlds on Stage
Video: Big Money Spent on Grantville Redevelopment
Despite Deals Shoppers Practice Caution On Black Friday
Video: San Diegans Protest Proposition 8
Out of Africa: Rescuing America's Exotic Pets
Video: Feeding the Hungry in a Tough Economy
Video: Can Coffee and Cream Mix In The Economic Scene?
Slideshow: Cool Globes at Balboa Park
Proposition 8 Spurs a New Wave of Youth Activism With Online Campaign Strategy
Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Not a Bright Idea?
A Compact for Success Guides South County Students Toward College
Video: Military Wives Discuss Presidential Politics
Slideshow: San Diegans Give to Tots Despite Slow Economy
Video: College Area Safety on Halloween
The Next Step Toward a Greener San Diego
Slideshow: Prop 8: A Hot Button Issue
Slideshow: Compact for Success
San Diego State University Gears up for Halloween
Looking For Loans in All The Wrong Places