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Thursday, October 29, 2020 •
The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
Drive By “Goodbye” to
JJ Anderson
Photos by: Voice & Viewpoint
BRILLIANT NEW BOOK:
Kids Journal
Through Covid19 United Kids Speak
Photos by Brian Goodin
Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer His name is Jeffery J. Anderson, but we all know him as “JJ”. Last week he ended a 21 year career with San Diego County. He retired from the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office where he was responsible for the CARE Center, one of his brainchilds for service. His career had been with the Drug Court, the Public Defender’s Office, working with two District Attorneys, and the current Office of the District Attorney, from which he retired on October 23, 2020 as the DA’s Prevention and Intervention Programs Director. The drive-by goodbye was due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which limits gatherings and social distances. JJ said he appreciates the opportunity he had to work with committed and dedicated individuals and that he will continue to work with the community “in my own way,” he said. A number of people drove by to say goodbye and thank him for his many years of service to the community.
By Brian Goodin Contributing Writer
On a lovely Sunday afternoon in Kearny Mesa at M.A.N.D.A.T.E Records Inc., 8333 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., an incredibly significant happening took place at 1 pm. A small and usual group of four authors gathered for a book signing event. The significance of this book signing has global implications and highlighted youth. The brainchild of this book signing is author Laval Belle. He has encouraged some 57 other young contributing writers and narrators, ranging from seven to 17 years old to express themselves through writing. The concept is easy enough, in and of itself, asking a very pertinent question and creating an opportunity of a lifetime for these youth. See BOOK page 14
“At this pivotal moment in our state’s history, let us remember that if we keep faith in our California Dream,
we can build a better world.”
— Dr. Shirley N . Weber
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