Archive for March, 2021
Suzy’s Zoo Began Right Here in San Diego
As a little girl, Suzy Spafford discovered new worlds and joyful ventures right at the end of her watercolor brush and pastel markers. At five-years of age she would spend hours merging shapes and colors and creating happy images. The summer after high school graduation, one of her favorite places became the huge art mart […]
Revocable Living Trust – Essential California Estate Planning
A potential client recently asked me if trusts were really necessary. All of their assets were titled in joint name, so why go through the hassle and expense of creating a trust? Let’s start with Probate. Probate fees start at four percent of the first $100,000 and reach $9,000 on the first million. Having your […]
Putting a Stop to Middle-Age Spread
As you approach the 40 to 50 age groups it can be an exciting time of change, opportunity, prosperity and positive personal growth. Yet, at the same time, life can get complicated and busy as your family grows. You may find less time for you, finding yourself getting more involved in everything. Before you know […]
Creating a More Compassionate World for Community Cats
By Gary Weitzman, DVM, president and CEO, San Diego Humane Society In a report published in the San Diego Union Tribune on December 20, 2020 titled “San Diego Humane Society urged to stop releasing adoptable cats back onto streets,” reporter Morgan Cook noted that some animal advocates disagree about the best care for community cats. The […]
Emilio’s Ride Along Campaign Benefits Children Battling Cancer
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) invites the San Diego community to participate in a month long Ride Along Campaign in March, benefitting children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. ENF is a nonprofit organization helping low-income families navigate their child’s journey with cancer. Over the last 18 years, ENF has traveled over one million miles and served […]
“Enjoya” La Jolla Presents: Takeout Taste of The Village
Experience La Jolla’s amazing restaurant offerings while staying safe and dining at home, with La Jolla Village Merchants Association’s Takeout Taste of The Village, running from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, March 22 through Thursday, March 25, with restaurant and menu inclusions varied each evening. Takeout Taste of The Village is an elevated dining experience […]
As Small Business Optimism Is at Its Lowest Level, Local Government Isn’t Helping or Responding
Sadly, many small and independent business owners are beginning to wonder if there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Those hoping for an upturn in the economy aren’t confident that the business climate will get any better within the next six months. According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism […]
Ambitious Bipartisan Effort Leads to “Keep California Working”
Thanks to bipartisan efforts, struggling small businesses and non-profits received a much-needed boost this past month. Senate Republicans are pleased that Senate Democrats joined them in passing an early action budget measure that will provide more than $2 billion in immediate economic relief to job creators and non-profits that have been affected by the state’s […]
