PhotosFor two hours on Saturday, April 16, members of the San Diego Animal Defense Team protested outside the California Pets store, located in the North County Fair mall. Jan Hatch, speaking for the San Diego …
April 19, 2011
Jill Ballard is a self-employed legal researcher and writer (licensed member of the bar), freelance journalist and photographer, and occasional creative anecdotal story writer.
Articles by Jill Ballard
Protest Outside California Pets in Escondido
No Turkey Hunt at William Heise Regional Park in Julian
On Tuesday, February 8, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors passed a motion in a 3-2 vote to amend the County Code of Regulatory Ordinances "to allow a mentored, youth-only wild turkey hunt at …
February 9, 2011
PETA Protests Sea World’s Confinement of Orcas
Before noon on Saturday, February 5, at the intersection of Sea World Drive and Sea World Way, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals protested Sea World's confinement of orcas. An activist’s sign read, "Honk …
February 6, 2011
$5000 for Point Loma Dog Killer
Members of the San Diego Animal Advocates on December 15 continued their demonstration on the corner of Nimitz Boulevard and Rosecrans Street in search of a dog killer who attacked in the vicinity early morning …
December 15, 2010
Beggars in the University Heights Library
Do I look rich or like an easy mark? I guess so because oftentimes when I am in the University Heights library applying for jobs on my laptop, someone targets me looking for a handout. …
December 5, 2010
Animal Rights Activists Protest at Fashion Valley Mall
Activists protested the sale of fur at the crowded Fashion Valley mall on the afternoon of November 26, designated “Fur Free Friday” by more than one animal-rights group. Groups of activists passed out leaflets depicting …
November 27, 2010