Archive for October, 2023
Kate Callen Announces Candidacy for San Diego City Council District 3
Kate Callen, a long-time North Park community activist and former journalist, has announced her candidacy for the San Diego City Council. “I’m running to give District 3 residents and small business owners a seat at the table where City Hall decides the fate of their neighborhoods,” Callen pledged. “The diverse voices of our district’s communities […]
“His Place at the Table,” a memoir by ENF’s Co-Founder, Diane Nares
Diane Nares’ memoir is a powerful tribute to her son and an inspiring journey that led to the creation of the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF). It’s a story of love, resilience, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of children battling cancer. “His Place at the Table” is about my son Emilio, […]
Fall News from the Mission Hills Garden Club
By Elaine Wilson, Mission Hills Garden Club president Fall has arrived and it’s time for planting. By the time you are reading this, the Mission Hills Garden Club will have conducted our first meeting of the year; Chuck McClung will have spoken on fall gardening tips. For your benefit, we have a great year planned […]
Three-month-old Red Panda Cub Named In time for International Red Panda Day
In time for International Red Panda Day, the 3-month-old red panda cub at the San Diego Zoo, received her new name. The endangered cub will now be called Pavitra (pronounced pah-vee-tra), which means “sacred” in Nepali. Pavitra was born June 9 to first-time parents Adira and Lucas, and she is the first red panda born at the Zoo since 2006. […]
Sharing Passwords Among Family Members
When my father passed away a few years ago, my brother and I began to take a more active role in helping my mother. This included everything from helping her manage her cable and WiFi to banking to going with her to doctor appointments. At some point, every single one of these activities requires a […]
Annual Día de Los Muertos Celebration Lights Up Old Town San Diego
Old Town San Diego presents its annual Día de Los Muertos celebration, a vibrant and culturally rich event that draws thousands of visitors each year. This year’s festivities promise to be more enchanting than ever before, with a lineup of exciting activities and traditions that will captivate visitors of all ages. The centerpiece of the […]
Once a Viking, Always a Viking
“Once a Viking, always a Viking” is a common expression at St. Vincent de Paul School and, for Britni Coito, it certainly rings true. Having worked there from 2016 to 2021, she is back as principal. “When the position at St. Vincent de Paul School opened, it gave me the needed push to take the […]
A Candidate for Mayor Who Clearly States, He is not a Politician
This past month I learned from someone I have worked with this past year on rallies, civic events, and homeless concerns that he has decided to run for mayor of San Diego. I was both surprised and impressed. We all know the seriousness of this position, and the fact that the current mayor had been […]
