Local News
Jazz Icon Gilbert Castellanos to perform with the San Diego Children’s Choir
The San Diego Children’s Choir and jazz icon and award-winning trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos will showcase “An American Tapestry,” a performance of the musical history of our nation at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 2 at Jacobs Music Center’s Copley Symphony Hall at 750 B Street in downtown San Diego. Choristers ages four to 18 will take […]
Vincent Herring Performs on June 16 at the Athenaeum
There’s no avoiding the hard times. Every human being that’s walked this earth has had his or her share of the blues, from the personal to the political, the local to the global. Vincent Herring doesn’t have the answers to those issues any more than the rest of us. What he can offer is a […]
Home of Guiding Hands’ 44th Annual Gala
Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) will hold SuperHero Soiree, its 44th annual fundraising gala, on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the U.S. Grant Hotel, which will benefit more than 2,500 individuals with developmental disabilities that HGH supports annually. The event will feature a cocktail reception, a three-course meal with […]
The 10th Annual Taste of Little Italy
On Wednesday, June 13, restaurants of San Diego’s top eatery hub will open their doors for the 10th annual Taste of Little Italy, in San Diego’s Little Italy from 5 to 9 p.m. Food lovers can walk along Little Italy’s picturesque sidewalks enjoying live music on the street corners and tasting bites from some of […]
Lifestyle
WHAT NOW?
Music Saves Here are all the things you can’t think about while you’re playing music: Did I pay my mortgage? I know I put the payment on automatic, but does it begin this month? Next month? Should I wear the floral skirt? Maybe basic black’s better. Are Syria’s wars ever going to end? Nope. Even […]
Human TuneUp Column by Cath
Summer Murals of Appreciation I came of age with the military when I sort of knew my uncles were in World War II but it never occurred to me to ask them what that was like for them. I remember somehow knowing not to ask. By the time I was waking up to an outside-of-Niles-Michigan […]
Hanging Out in La La Land
By Aubree Lynn, Stylist/Writer/Producer Back in November of 2016 I had the beautiful and talented actress, producer and entrepreneur, Tamera Mowry Housley, co-host of the Emmy winning talk show, “The Real,” take over my Instagram. Since then I had been asked if I wanted to go to the show to connect with the co-host and […]
Human TuneUp Column by Cath
Who knew!? Teacher Appreciation Week I admit it. I didn’t know there is a week set aside to appreciate and honor teachers. Must be because I never had children that this slipped by me. Although I educated myself to be a high school teacher. But then I remember when I started thinking of the […]
Entertainment
Walkabout Australia Opens at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The Safari Park is known for its expansive habitats featuring African and Asian species, but now it offers a view into the Land Down Under, featuring Australia’s interesting and unique species. Walkabout Australia takes guests through four different types of Australian habitats: grassland, rain forest, wetlands and desert. Featured animals include western gray kangaroos, red-necked […]
Cygnet Theatre
Cygnet Theatre closes its 15th season with the World Premiere of “The Wind and The Breeze” by New York based playwright Nathan Alan Davis. This poetic, slice-of-life drama was the winner of the 2013 Lorraine Hansberry Award and part of The Bill and Judy Garrett Finish Line Commission in 2016, where it moved audiences with […]
Ninth Annual Fiesta de Reyes Cinco de Mayo Folklorico Festival
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Hosts Competition Dancers from throughout Southern California and Baja California will meet and compete during the ninth-annual Fiesta de Reyes Cinco de Mayo Folklórico Festival in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, May 5 and 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday, […]
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations at the Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants
Enjoy live mariachi music, folkloric dancers, authentic Mexican cuisine and refreshing margaritas during the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Casa Guadalajara Restaurant, located at 4105 Taylor Street in Old Town San Diego. Through her award-winning restaurants and Bazaar del Mundo Shops, Diane Powers […]
Animal News
Orphan Pets Seek Superhero Adopters at 6th Annual Event
As comic book enthusiasts prep the perfect costumes for this year’s Comic-Con Convention, local pets are busy creating their superhero “paws-tumes” for Helen Woodward Animal Center’s 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention. The 2018 PAWmicon will, once again, be held one week prior to Comic-Con to allow attendees to take in both types of animated characters. The […]
What Now?
The Emperor of Entitlement Entitlement: The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment. Fen did not start out in life as an entitled dog. “Au contrar!” Having been born with a defective leg, he arrived hobbling pitifully on three. In fact, that’s why we rescued him, in the wake of the […]
Wild in the Country Returns to San Diego
Lions Tigers & Bears Annual Fundraiser Lions Tigers & Bears, San Diego’s only accredited big cat and exotic animal rescue, announced today the date for their annual springtime fundraiser. This year’s theme is Rock ‘n’ Roar! And takes place from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 19 at 24402 Martin Way in Alpine, CA. A […]
“The Big Bang Theory” Star Adopts From San Diego County Animal Services
by Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office Actress Kaley Cuoco of TV’s “The Big Bang Theory” is happily settling in with two new pet rabbits after adopting them from County Animal Services. According to an Instagram post by her fiancé, Karl Cook, Cuoco woke up that day saying she wanted to adopt some […]
Education
Point Loma Teen Leads “MayMatters” Community Service Fundraiser
The School for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SET High) announces “MayMatters,” an inaugural community service and fundraising initiative that encourages social entrepreneurism and assists local charities and their school. Not only do students, their friends, and their family members spend time volunteering, but also raise funds for the organizations as well. It’s a new twist on […]
The New Mission Hills-Hillcrest Branch Library Expands in Size and Content
Due for completion of construction September 2018, and to open in January 2019, the Harley and Bessie Knox Library of Mission Hills and Hillcrest will be one-story with two stories of underground parking. In addition to shelves of books, it will include a children’s area, computers, media, media-making such as 3-D printers and other technology, […]
The Two Best Tools for Understanding Your Finances
Have you ever looked at an empty toolbox and wondered what should be in there? What are the fundamental tools that a craftsman absolutely must have? For financial planners, two of the most important tools are a person’s balance sheet and cash flow statement. A quick review of these two documents can tell a lot […]
Presidio Hills Golf Course Restoration for the 250th Commemoration of California
Some San Diegans don’t realize just how popular our City is to people around the country. Whenever I travel outside of San Diego, which is frequently, I hear the same comment from people I meet, “I love San Diego and wish I could live there.” Unfortunately, those of us who live here sometimes forget how […]
Videos
Coronado Talent Show to Highlight Local Entertainment
Coronado, CA (For Release) – Budding entertainers, future stars and dedicated performers will vie to become the first winner of Coronado’s Got Talent, a community-focused competition to benefit the Coronado Schools Foundation. The event takes place at Coronado High school on Thursday, March 2, at 7:00 p.m., with auditions scheduled on Friday, February 3, from […]
Dan McClellan Talks San Diego Sports with Sockers GM Sean Bowers
San Diego, CA – Sports Journalist Dan McClellan sits down with San Diego Sockers General Manager Sean Bowers to talk indoor soccer and sports in San Diego in an interview for Presidio Sentinel. A former CBS Sports Rapid Reporter, McClellan was involved in the 2016 petition drive to build a downtown stadium and convention center […]
COSA presents “Migration” performs Jan 21 @ 7:00 p.m.
Coronado, CA- On January 21, 2017, for one night only, over 20 Coronado School of the Arts (COSA) Dance Division alumni spanning years 1996 to 2016 will come together to perform “Migration,” an hour-long, one-of-a-kind dance concert, at 7:00 PM on the stage of the Coronado Performing Arts Center. This exceptional event is the brainchild […]
“Yes on C” Rally Brings Out Supporters to The Local
San Diego, CA – A rally in support of Proposition C, the initiative that would develop a combination stadium and convention center in Downtown San Diego, took over The Local, a popular bar and restaurant located near Horton Plaza, on Friday, November 4. Supporters joined former Chargers players and Mayor Kevin Faulconer to help in […]
Other Recent Posts
Monzu Fresh Pasta Opens in East Village on May 22
Six months after first announcing plans to enter San Diego’s East Village, new restaurant and retail concept Monzu Fresh Pasta opened on Tuesday, May 22, followed by a public Grand Opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, June 2. Located at 455 Tenth Avenue, the eatery will serve authentic fresh pasta among other […]
Ambrogio15 Imports Executive Chef Daniele Piazza from Italy
Ambrogio15, the modern and authentically Milan-style pizzeria with a flagship location in North Pacific Beach and a second location soon to open in the Little Italy Food Hall, has hired new Executive Chef and “dough master” Daniele Piazza from Italy to oversee the restaurant’s dough production and future recipes. Chef Daniele becomes Ambrogio15’s first official […]
Mission Hills BID Asks for Community Feedback on Reynard Way
Three years ago, the Mission Hills BID Design Committee and the Mission Hills Parking Advisory Committee began discussing the Reynard Way area. About the same time, the Mission Hills Town Council formed a Reynard Way Ad Hoc Committee and invited residents and business owners to Saturday morning meetings, which included Reynard Way walk-abouts. In 2017, […]
Reducing the Risk of Wildfires*
Last January Gary Ferguson spoke of some of the results of wild fires. He covered aspects of its benefits and those of its dangers. We know that today wildfires occur with increasing frequency; they burn hotter and faster; and they are incredibly difficult to contain. The consequences of wild fires are ecologically and economically enormous. […]
Roth Conversions: More Important Than Ever Before
A Roth Conversion is when you distribute money out of a regular IRA and “convert” it into a Roth IRA. Because you are taking a distribution from your IRA, this creates taxable income. If the funds are then left in the Roth IRA for five years or more (and you are over 59½), earnings in […]
Best Muscle Workouts for Your Glutes
Are you trying to get optimal muscle definition for the summer months especially in the booty? If so, you may be starting to hit the gym or research some weight training ideas to bolster your backside. You probably are already familiar with doing a squat, as they are an effective way to sculpt your legs […]
