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Mission Hills’ Neighbors Receive More Bad News on Derelict Properties
This past month, residents who reside on Washington Place, close to Pioneer Park, met with Councilman Stephen Whitburn to share with him two properties that have been vacant, had homeless encamped in them, and one demolished by a fire set by a homeless person. During the on-site meeting, the residents shared the steps they had […]
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 […]
Neighbors Coming Together for a Common Cause – To Save Neighborhoods
Today it is very easy to see that our world has become divided. Most of us can agree that at the heart of this are people who make it their goal to create this division. They aspire to confuse, to control, and to manipulate…the world and our neighborhoods. Being the daughter of hardworking, blue-collar […]
Yale Strom Performs “Detroit”
This past month, The Art of Elan concert series, hosted by Mingei Museum in Balboa Park, premiered the new work of Yale Strom, titled “Detroit,” which includes the same extensive approach he displays in all his work. It revealed the groups of people who have had a strong influence on the local Detroit culture and […]
The Art Glass Guild Holds Its Annual Spring Show and Sale on Mother’s Day Weekend
The Art Glass Guild will be hosting its 2023 Spring Patio Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14 as 1770 Village Place, Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. This show is the largest Art Glass show in Southern California and is focused on showcasing art created by local […]
Does it Come with a Pink Cadillac?
Neighbors in the Mission Hills community have been monitoring the construction of a building that hasn’t yet been explained by the developer, who resides in the neighborhood. Usually, neighbors in this friendly community share news and are eager to offer information on their business endeavors. For some reason, this developer appears hesitant to explain the […]
Abuse of Power by Elected Officials
In the March issue, I shared serious concerns from San Diegans about the abuse of power of our elected officials and that their constituents are “fed up” with being the victims. As I expressed, we have a major dilemma on our hands. As taxpaying members of the City of San Diego and State of California, […]
Governor Newsom Signs Law to Increase Gas Taxes – Again!
Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) slammed Governor Newsom for signing into law Senate Bill X1-2, his measure that allows unelected bureaucrats to raise gas taxes. “It’s unbelievable that Governor Newsom wants to spend $10 million to raise gas taxes in the midst of a $22.5 billion budget deficit,” said Leader Jones. “His reckless proposal […]
An Animated Conversation with the Voice of Goofy
One of the amazing benefits of being the editor of this publication is that sometimes I get to meet some very interesting and colorful people. Due to lots of activity and events taking place at the ComicCon Museum in Balboa Park, I was given the opportunity to meet and talk to someone who has thrilled […]
Elected Officials Are Facing Serious Push Back From Their Constituents
We have a major dilemma on our hands. As taxpaying members of the City of San Diego and State of California, it should be obvious that the people currently in office have closed their eyes and ears to their constituents. Here in San Diego, many of us are faced with the reality that our elected […]
