Archive for February, 2024
The Flower Fields and the San Diego Coastline Are the Highlights of a Pop Up Picnic
Pop Up Picnic Company is set to enchant Carlsbad once again with the return of Picnics + Flowers, a unique picnic experience at The Flower Fields from March 23 to May 12, 2024. Every Saturday and Sunday, guests can indulge in an upscale outdoors adventure featuring curated bites, live music, and breathtaking views of The Flower […]
Election Progress for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
By Jim Bates Having recently returned to San Diego on January 15 from the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, where I served as an International Election Observer, I was startled by U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken’s assessment of Bangladesh’s 12th Parliamentary elections. He described them as neither “free” nor “fair” and pointed out a “low […]
Live, Learn, Love, and Celebrate!
By Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills BID and Assistant Vice President| Branch Manager US BANK Mission Hills February is filled with noteworthy reasons to celebrate. Let’s begin with the celebration of National Black History Month, dedicated to acknowledging the significant impact that Black individuals and communities have had on our nation’s history, culture, and progress. […]
Over 320 Units of Blood Collected at Padres’ Winter Blood Drive
More than 320 units of blood were collected at the San Diego Padres Winter Blood Drive, held this past month at Petco Park’s Lexus Premier Parking lot. All donors were gifted with a limited-edition Padres Winter Blood Drive T-shirt. “We are so thankful to the Padres and all of the donors who came out today […]
Leap into Love This Leap Day February 29, 2024
San Diego Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk Jordan Marks will offer more love on Leap Day this year and welcome walk-in weddings across San Diego County for couples seeking to “take the leap” and be married on this unique Leap Day. A leap year is a calendar year that contains an additional day and only occurs every four years. This […]
Two Horses Abandoned in the Tijuana River Valley Find Their Forever Home at Local Sanctuary
On November 21, 2023 an eleven-year-old gelding was found abandoned in a staging area corral in the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park. On December 9, 2023 a second gelding, a twenty-five-year-old Appaloosa was found abandoned nearby. Neither horse had food or water. Fortunately, both horses were rescued by San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement. Both […]
Wildlife Rescued During Major Rainstorm
A coyote who had a bucket stuck on his head and was rescued from a flooded field full of debris during San Diego’s devasting storm, is now back in the wild. On Friday, January 26 San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife team released the coyote in a dry field, not far from where he was […]
San Diego Lawn Bowling Club – Fun for Everyone!
As someone who has enjoyed a variety of sports and recreational activities, including cross country and downhill skiing, bicycling and tennis, and has been fully involved in each of them, I was intrigued to learn of a sport that I really knew nothing about, except on websites and shows that gave the impression it is […]
So You’re Thinking About an ADU
With San Diego’s aggressive promotion of Auxiliary Dwelling Units (ADUs), the topic of owning rental properties has come up a lot recently. Besides the need for additional housing here (and just about every other major metropolitan area in the country), there are some key advantages to owning rental properties, namely: That said, owning and renting […]
Justin Timberlake Comes to San Diego
Renowned musician, actor, and entertainer Justin Timberlakeannounced his first tour in five years with The Forget Tomorrow World Tour.Produced by Live Nation, the first leg of his global outing will include 22-cities and kicks off on April 29 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC making stops across North America, while stopping in San Diego, California on Tuesday, […]
