Event

Las Mañanitas Breakfast

March 31, 2021

The annual Las Mañanitas Breakfast is back - virtually! Join the Cesar Chavez Service Clubs at its first ever virtual Las Mañanitas Breakfast, where United Farm Workers veteran and renowned organizer and author Larry Tramutola will be honored. Tickets can be purchased here.

Bringing Hate Crimes Out of the Shadows: A Citywide Community Forum

March 30, 2021

Join City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, City Attorney Mara W. Elliott & Council President Dr. Jen Campbell for "Bringing Hate Crimes Out of the Shadows: A Citywide Community Forum." The event will be held on Tuesday, March 30 from 6pm to 7:30pm. Register here.

 

San Diego Latino Film Festival

March 21, 2021
The 28th San Diego Latino Film Festival opens on March 11 and runs through March 21 with two drive-in screenings – including the classic Zoot Suit – at the South Bay Drive-In. Aside from the opening and closing screenings, the festival will be a virtual affair, with more than 100 feature and short films available, along with live Q-and-A sessions. 

City of San Diego Environmental Justice Survey

February 28, 2021

Time is running out to complete the City of San Diego's Environmental Justice Survey. Make your voice heard and give input to help shape the city's new environmental justice policies. Visit this link to take the survey.

Donate Socks for Stand Down

July 23, 2017
Socks for Stand Down

Please Donate Socks for Stand Down

Once again this year, I am pleased to be running a drive to provide hundreds of pairs of fresh socks for the military veterans in San Diego County who are experiencing homelessness.

San Diego’s 30th annual Stand Down will take place from July 21st through 23rd. The event, sponsored by Veterans Village of San Diego, gives homeless veterans a chance to rest for several days in a welcoming environment, along with others who have shared experiences. Charitable organizations are on hand to provide comprehensive services to help participants with their various needs.

For several years now, my staff and I have helped by asking the public to donate pairs of new socks to distribute at Stand Down – because there are never enough socks to go around.

Our Socks for Stand Down drive started in June and lasts through July 10. If you’d like to donate, you can bring a new pair of socks to any of these locations:

  • Allied Gardens / Benjamin Branch Library
    5188 Zion Ave., San Diego, 92120-2728
  • California State Building – Lobby or Room 4061
    1350 Front Street, San Diego, 92101
  • Carmel Valley Branch Library
    3919 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, 92130
  • Chula Vista Public Library
    365 F St., Chula Vista, 91910
  • Coronado Public Library
    640 Orange Ave, Coronado, 92118
  • Del Mar County Library
    1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 92014
  • Linda Vista Branch Library
    2160 Ulric St., San Diego, 92111
  • Mission Valley Library
    2123 Fenton Pkwy., San Diego, 92108
  • Point Loma / Hervey Branch Library
    3701 Voltaire St., San Diego, 92107
  • Malcolm X Branch Library
    5148 Market St., San Diego, 92114
  • Mira Mesa Branch Library
    8405 New Salem St., San Diego, 92126
  • Pacific Beach / Taylor Branch Library
    4275 Cass St., San Diego, 92109-4005
  • Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library
    13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, 92129-2640
  • Rancho Bernardo Branch Library
    17110 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, 92128-2002
  • San Diego Pride
    3620 30th St., San Diego, 92104
  • San Diego LGBT Community Center
    3909 Centre St., San Diego, 92103
  • Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library
    9005 Aero Drive, San Diego, 92123-2312
  • Solana Beach Branch Library
    Earl Warren Middle School
    157 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach, 92075
  • University Community Branch Library
    4155 Governor Drive, San Diego, 92122
  • University Heights Branch Library
    4193 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92103

Thank you for your support!

Warmly,

Walk with Me in the Pride Parade

July 15, 2017
Walk with Me in the Pride Parade

Every year, I look forward to honoring the great diversity in our LGBTQ community by walking in the San Diego Pride Parade. On Saturday, July 15th, let’s celebrate together: Walk with me as part of #TeamToni! We will revel in this year’s theme – “Allied in Action: United for Justice!”

Please confirm your attendance by sending an RSVP via email to Toni.Duran@sen.ca.gov.

The parade steps off at 11 a.m., so please arrive at our staging location by 10:30. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to park, get to our meeting location and check in with the group. We will keep you updated on our staging location and spot in the parade.

The annual San Diego Pride Parade is among the largest in the United States, attracting more than 100,000 cheering spectators and significant media coverage. The 1.1-mile-long parade begins at the Hillcrest Pride Flag at University Avenue and Normal Street, proceeds west on University, turns south on Sixth Avenue, turns left onto Balboa Drive and ends at Laurel Street.

More info on the parade: https://sdpride.org/parade/
Parking and transportation info: https://sdpride.org/parking-transportation/
About the Pride Festival: https://sdpride.org/festival/