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Raising alpacas in a place of rest

-61st in a series- Exit 40, SR 79 North, Descanso, California ~ Alpaca Ranching By Donald H. Harrison DESCANSO, California – While operating his DaMar Plastics business in San Diego, and later El Cajon, David Kabbai often dreamed of living a quieter, simpler life, somewhere  where the air is clear, the nights are starry, and where

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, San Diego County, Travel and Food

Authorities say Orlando gunman is believed to have ties to Islamic terrorism

The gunman who killed 50 people and wounded 53 others after opening fire at a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, is believed to have ties to Islamic terrorism, according to early reports from authorities. “It’s really early in the investigation, but the indicators are clear that this person did have Islamist leanings,” said Rep.

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A Fair time finding Jewish stories

By Donald H. Harrison DEL MAR, California – At the San Diego County Fair, there is always an exhibition of interesting collections – a collection of collections, you might say.  Here people exhibit concert passes; autographs; Comic-Con paraphernalia from over the years; crafts; matchbooks; and almost anything else that might catch someone’s fancy.  As for

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I-8 Jewish Travel: Jews and Native Americans

-59th in a series– Exit 33, Willows Road, Alpine (eastbound) By Donald H. Harrison VIEJAS INDIAN RESERVATION, California — I wrote the following story for the Sept. 19, 1997 edition of the San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage, of which I was editor.  The sentiments expressed in this excerpt still apply today, and provide background for any

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150 writers, photogs contributed to SDJW’s May report

SAN DIEGO — Thanks to expanded coverage agreements, San Diego Jewish World presented the works of 150 journalists, poets, photographers and short story writers during the month of May.  It was common this month to see as many as 24 Jewish-oriented stories in SDJW’s daily report, providing more such coverage than any other publication in San

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