Obituary: Dennis A. Dirksen

Dennis A. Dirksen, 77, of San Diego, died on April 25, 2012, at home while under the care of hospice and his loving family.

San Diego Man Takes a “Polar Plunge” to Support Local Hospice Patients

Downtown San Diego resident, Tom Freeley raised $4,700 for La Mesa-based Sharp HospiceCare at the “PolaRotary Plunge” on February 4 in Lake Arrowhead, with a portion going toward the event's sponsor,

Hospice hires Abby Murphy

SAN DIEGO ---- The LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation has named Abby Murphy as the director of development. Murphy has more than 20 years' experience in raising funds for programs that enhance the end-of-life journey for patients and their families. Visit lbhcf.org or call 858-458-2992.

Wrongful death suit against police settled

The San Diego City Council has approved a $162,400 settlement in a wrongful death suit filed by the parents of a mentally ill man who was shot by police officers and later died.

Mission Trails Regional Park

(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - Walk along any of our 42 miles of trails, and you will see a vivid display of wild flowers. There are more than 300 varieties of wild flowers within Mission Tr