Year: 2015
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San Diego Unified Expands Halal School Lunch Program
A Crawford High School student orders a halal chili-lime chicken bowl on campus May 20, 2015. | Photo Credit: Megan Burks By Megan Burks A San Diego Unified School District program thatbrought halal school lunches to Crawford High School has expanded. The meals meet Muslim religious guidelines and are now being served in five elementary…
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In Lieu of a Senior Center, City Heights Retirees Form Network of Support
Video Credit: Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego By Megan Burks Twice a month older residents in a hilly, residential section of City Heights meet to play board games. This week, it’s Mexican train, a game similar to dominoes. Each neighbor takes turns hosting a game, while everyone else takes responsibility for snacks. “When…
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Study Aims to Locate How San Diego Neighborhoods Affect Health
These three wearable devices will track study participants’ motion and location for two weeks, Nov. 4, 2015. | Photo Credit: David Wagner, KPBS By David Wagner When it comes to where San Diegans live, do wealthier neighborhoods produce healthier people? Or is it more about walkability, proximity to parks, or access to good food? Researchers…
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Prop. 47 A Year Later: 12K Petitions Processed, 24K Pending in San Diego
By Megan Burks Wednesday marked one year since California voters approved Proposition 47. The measure made some low-level felonies misdemeanors in an effort to reform the criminal justice system. The law’s supporters said it would save the state millions by clearing prison cells, with the savings going toward rehabilitation programs for people caught up in…
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It’s the Most Dangerous Time of Year for Pedestrians
Pedestrians cross near the intersection of Friars Road and Frazee Road By Mario Koran Sunday didn’t just bring a time change, it meant more drivers and pedestrians are sharing roadways in the dark. In the past, those circumstances have helped make this the most dangerous time of year to be a pedestrian. San Diegans are…