Archive for April, 2023

Does it Come with a Pink Cadillac?

| April 30, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>Does it Come with a Pink Cadillac?</strong>

Neighbors in the Mission Hills community have been monitoring the construction of a building that hasn’t yet been explained by the developer, who resides in the neighborhood. Usually, neighbors in this friendly community share news and are eager to offer information on their business endeavors.  For some reason, this developer appears hesitant to explain the […]

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Abuse of Power by Elected Officials

| April 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

In the March issue, I shared serious concerns from San Diegans about the abuse of power of our elected officials and that their constituents are “fed up” with being the victims. As I expressed, we have a major dilemma on our hands. As taxpaying members of the City of San Diego and State of California, […]

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Your Favorite Disney Characters Much-Anticipated Return to San Diego!

| April 4, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>Your Favorite Disney Characters Much-Anticipated Return to San Diego!</strong>

The celebration of the century comes alive in Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate!  This monumental ice-skating spectacular returns to San Diego playing seven fun-filled performances at Pechanga Arena, located at 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard in San Diego from Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16, 2023.  Audiences will be a part of the magic […]

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Honoring the Contributions of William Templeton Johnson

| April 4, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>Honoring the Contributions of William Templeton Johnson</strong>

Mission Hills is a distinctive and unique community with an impressive history, rich with stories of those who contributed immensely to San Diego’s character and personality. Sidewheel ferryboat steamship captain, Henry James Johnston operating frequently between San Francisco and San Diego in the 1860s purchased the first homesite in Mission Hills on Orizaba Street.  By […]

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High-Speed Rail Authority Misleads on Failing Reality 

| April 4, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>High-Speed Rail Authority Misleads on Failing Reality </strong>

Members of the Senate Transportation Committee held an oversight hearing yesterday to discuss the overhyped and over budget California High-Speed Rail. Major red flags indicate the High-Speed Rail is in serious jeopardy. While the High-Speed Rail Authority’s Communications and Outreach website is full of descriptive videos, press conference posturing, and even a “Get the Facts: page, […]

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Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting with Governmental Agencies

| April 3, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting with Governmental Agencies</strong>

This past month, the Old Town San Diego Safe and Clean Committee, that has representation by members of the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce, held a meeting which was extremely well attended. Representatives from numerous governmental agencies, including the City and County Parks and Recreation Departments, the San Diego Police Department, the Mayor’s […]

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Governor Newsom Signs Law to Increase Gas Taxes – Again!

| April 3, 2023 | 0 Comments

Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) slammed Governor Newsom for signing into law Senate Bill X1-2, his measure that allows unelected bureaucrats to raise gas taxes. “It’s unbelievable that Governor Newsom wants to spend $10 million to raise gas taxes in the midst of a $22.5 billion budget deficit,” said Leader Jones. “His reckless proposal […]

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MiracleBabies15th Annual Superhero 5K

| April 3, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>MiracleBabies15<sup>th</sup> Annual Superhero 5K </strong>

The 15th Annual Miracle Babies Superhero 5K will take place on Sunday, May 7 at Naval Training Center (NTC) Park, Liberty Station, located at 2455 Cushing Road in San Diego. All attendees are encouraged to grab their superhero cape and mask and walk or run 3.1 miles to support families with hospitalized infants. On-site 5K registration begins at 7 […]

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New Board Member for Just in Time for Foster Youth

| April 3, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>New Board Member for Just in Time for Foster Youth</strong>

Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging a caring community to help transition-age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency and well-being, is proud to announce their newest board member, Jessica Friesen. In addition to being a volunteer coach within the Just in Time community, Jessica serves as assistant vice president and […]

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Two Educators – and Dads – Share Their Blueprint for Education and Parenting – Influenced by Mister Rogers

| April 3, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>Two Educators – and Dads – Share Their Blueprint for Education and Parenting – Influenced by Mister Rogers</strong>

 In 1989, Fred Rogers, of the “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” show, visited the San Diego Zoo, where he got to see giraffes up close. That visit became one of the most beloved episodes of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”of all time, sparking children’s wonder about animals and the natural world.  According to two authors who are scheduled to share […]

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