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Factoid Friday: How Does Your Community Stack Up on Green Space? Posted May 11, 2012

According to Equinox’s 2012 Quality of Life Dashboard, on average, there are 404 acres of accessible park per 1,000 people in San Diego County.

Factoid Friday: San Diego Ranks 18 of 25 on Transit Access Posted May 4, 2012

Walk Score released its first rankings of transit systems last week. The report ranks San Diego 18th among the largest 25 cities based on frequency of service, type of route, and distance to the nearest stop on the route on a block-by-block basis.

Factoid Friday: The Air Quality Benefits of Trees Posted April 27, 2012

You probably know that trees use carbon dioxide when they grow and thus remove it from the air. But did you know that trees also absorb gaseous pollutants into their leaves and trap and filter particulates on and through their leaves, stems, and twigs?

Equinox Center Recognized as One of San Diego's Most Trusted Brands Posted April 26, 2012

Equinox Center is honored to have been selected among "San Diego's Most Trusted Brands" by the readers of San Diego Metro magazine.

Check out our profile in the April issue of the magazine here: http://sandiegometro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/SD-METRO-APRIL-2012.pdf

Equinox’s Election 2012 Priori-meter Looks at 52nd Congressional District Race Posted April 26, 2012

The second installment of Equinox Center’s 2012 Election Priori-meter takes a look at what’s trending in the 52^nd Congressional District race, where Republican incumbent Brian Bilbray faces two challengers in the primary and two Democratic opponents. This race has attracted the interest of super PACs on both sides of the aisle and is sure to be a key one to watch in 2012.

So what’s trending right now?  

Factoid Friday: Earth Day Fair on Sunday in Balboa Park Posted April 20, 2012

This Sunday, April 22 (Earth Day), check out San Diego's annual Earth Fair in Balboa Park, which organizers claim is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world.

The 23rd annual EarthFair is expected to draw some 60,000 visitors, while more than 400 volunteers and 350 exhibitors help put it all together.

Wanted: Your Questions for April 23 Mayoral Debate Posted April 20, 2012

Voice of San Diego wants your questions for a City of San Diego mayoral debate taking place Monday April 23rd and airing on NBC San Diego.

Tweet them to @vosdscott and @nbcsandiego

Here are some of our questions. (For more on these issues, see Equinox’s new Issue Snapshots.)

Important San Diego Mayoral Debate Airs Today Posted April 19, 2012

The top candidates for mayor in the City of San Diego will debate today, and here’s how you can follow along:
·       On KPBS radio at 2:00 p.m. today
·       On KPBS TV at 6:00 p.m. this evening
·       On KGTV 10News at 7:00 p.m. this evening
·       Through U-T San Diego or Voice of San Diego’s post-debate coverage

KPBS Wants Your Ideas for Mayoral Debate Questions Posted April 16, 2012

KPBS wants your questions for a City of San Diego mayoral debate taking place this Thursday, April 19!

Click here to tell KPBS what you’d like to hear the candidates talk about.

Here are some of our questions. (For more on these issues, see Equinox’s new Issue Snapshots.)

Factoid Friday: Young Americans Are Driving Less Than Their Parents Posted April 13, 2012

According to the Federal Highway Administration, the share of 14 to 34-year-olds without a driver’s license increased by 5 percentage points, rising from 21 percent in 2000 to 26 percent in 2010.

The declining interest among young people in vehicle ownership and driving is well documented.