Archive for July, 2023
Restaurant Icon, Diane Powers, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Diane Powers, owner-operator of Bazaar del Mundo Shops and Restaurants was recognized by the California Restaurant Association (CRA) with its Lifetime Achievement award at the San Diego Chapter’s 38th Annual Gold Medallion Awards on June 13, 2023. “This prestigious award not only recognizes Diane’s exceptional restaurateur skills and warm hospitality, but also acknowledges her significant contributions in shaping […]
Mission Hills – No Need to go Elsewhere
By J. Daniel Geddis, President, Mission Hills BID and Owner Team D&B at One Mission Realty On the first day of summer the Mission Hills BID kicked off the sunny season by welcoming business owners and residents to its Summer Business Mixer hosted by Luciano Cibelli, chef and owner of The Red Door. It was […]
A Life of Accomplishments and Philanthropic Endeavors
By Ginny Ollis Mission Hills is treasured for its history, architecture and genuine sense of community, but it is also home to many people who do and have created a legacy far beyond our neighborhood borders. Ben and Nikki Clay are among them. While they have been homeowners in Mission Hills for 40 years, they […]
New Mountain Tubing Experience Goes Snowless for the Summer
Sliding down slopes in Big Bear no longer ends after the snow melts away, because this summer Big Bear introduces a new tubing experience called summer mountain tubing. Big Bear’s newest activity gives folks the same thrill of snow tubing, but without the actual snow. Summer mountain tubing was specifically designed with summertime in mind. […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Welcomes Three Bat-eared Fox Kits
Three young bat-eared foxes, recently born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, are now venturing out of the den and into their habitat. The kits are spending more time outside of the den with their mother, Winter—a first-time mom. They enjoy wrestling with one another and playing with mom’s big ears. Their current daily […]
Getting the Most Out of Retirement
By Rick Brooks Did you know that the fastest growing demographic group in the United States is people over the age of 85? As health care improves, people are living longer. Most people today can expect to spend about one quarter to one third of their lives in retirement. Which begs the question: are you […]
Designation of Old Mission Hills Branch Library Upheld, Redevelopment Allowed
By Jennifer Machian On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the San Diego City Council voted 5 to 3 to uphold the historic designation of the old Mission Hills Branch Library, ending a long-simmering debate over the fate of the building. The Library’s historical designation originated from a 2019 nomination by Mission Hills Heritage (MHH), a preservation […]
Annual Celebration and Folk Art Event Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town San Diego
The vibrant spirit of Latin America will come alive at the Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town as artists from south of the border gather to showcase an extraordinary collection of authentic folk art at the Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, August 4 through 10 […]
A Dysfunctional City with Questionable Leadership
It’s really very sad when we get to this place in our lives when we lose total faith in the people who are running our city. San Diego used to be a great place to live. We used to trust the people we elected to act on our behalf. Transparency existed and businesses thrived. People […]
Point Loma Summer Concerts – 21st Annual
Heading into the 21st year of producing five, free, family-friendly summer concerts, Point Loma Summer Concerts is pleased to announce a new partnership with Coldwell Banker West as the Title Sponsor for the concert series. This is a significant financial step as the all-volunteer organization is facing increasing expenses and record audiences for the popular […]
