Archive for November, 2025
Previous Mayor of Coronado, Richard Bailey, Hosts the Golden Awards
Nominations for the San Diego County Taxpayer’s Association (SDCTA) 29th Annual Goldens, which features both the Golden Watchdog and Golden Fleece Award, are now being reviewed to showcase the best and worst uses of your tax dollars by local governments and school districts. The final winners will be presented at the 2025 Goldens, which takes […]
Holiday Smiles Campaign for Children Battling Illness
The Emiliio Nares Foundation (ENF), a local nonprofit dedicated to helping families navigate their children’s cancer journey and other life-threatening illnesses, will launch its Holiday Smiles campaign on November 5 and it will run through December 31. This year’s eight-week initiative will benefit the patients and families served by Transplant, Oncology, and Sickle Cell Units at […]
Busy November and December News for Mission Hills
By Jamaal Jackson, President Mission Hills BID, US Bank Assistant Vice President and Mission Hills Branch Manager Thanks to the generosity of host Briana Robinson, owner of BUJU TATTOO at 914 W. Washington Street, the Mission Hills BID’s Annual Meeting, Election and Mixer, beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November5 will take place at BUJU […]
Cats Rescued from Elderly Homeowner Unable to Provide Care for Them
Forty cats have been rescued by San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement after being found in a single San Diego studio apartment. Their elderly owner, who had been hospitalized, was no longer able to care for them. A community member reported multiple cats and a strong odor coming from the unit in the 1400 […]
New President and CEO of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is proud to announce the appointment of Shawn Dixon as its new president and chief executive officer. Following an extensive global search conducted by Korn Ferry, Dixon was selected to lead the organization into its next chapter. Having served as interim president and CEO for the past seven months, and […]
5 Smart Retirement Planning Moves to Make Before Year-End
As the end of the year draws closer, it is a natural time to reflect and prepare, for the year ahead. Thoughtful year-end planning can help you feel confident about your financial future. Here are some steps you can take this year to make the most of your retirement planning. If you are still working, consider […]
A Star Studded Celebration and the Goodyear Blimp
The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating 100 years as an icon in the skies above countless cultural and historic events. Pete Bunce, former president & CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, “Flight of the Grumman Cats,” legendary fighter aircraft produced by Grumman, and Jack Pelton, chairman and CEO of EAA and a leader throughout the aviation community […]
Internationally Acclaimed Lightscape Announces Return to San Diego Botanic Garden for 2025
Lightscape will return for its fourth year to the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden from Friday, November 14 through Sunday, January 4. Spanning one mile, the enchanting, illuminated trail has been reinvigorated to feature spectacular sights with brand-new eye-catching artistic installations from international artists, along with some returning favorites from previous years that come alive at […]
Winners Announced at the 2025 San Diego International Film Festival
The San Diego International Film Festival closed its 2025 edition with a sold-out crowd and a celebration of powerful storytelling from around the world. At the center of the awards night was “Hamnet,” which won both the Best Gala Film (jury award) and the Audience Choice Gala Award, making it one of the most celebrated films of the festival. […]
What Happened To “Good Governance?”
It used to be standard practice among our elected officials to be the “gate keepers” of good governance. What happened that it no longer exists? Well, the fact is, it does exist, but not among those who are earning hefty salaries as City and County elected officials. Over the last year-plus, we’ve seen rampant examples […]
