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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 […]
Can We Rely on Government Officials to Be Taxpayer Advocates?
For any of us who subscribe to Nextdoor, which was initially a good site to seek information on neighborhood services and make connections, it’s become hot with negative comments about City Hall, primarily with our elected officials who have elected to ignore the concerns of San Diegans. One of the recent comments was about the […]
Hope for the New Year
During my lifetime I have had the opportunity to work with some incredible people, including those who made it possible for me to dream and live outside the box. One of those people I refer to is Phyllis Schwartz, who I met and worked with when I was the executive producer of First Night San […]
Building A House on a Stack of Marbles
Recently I was sharing a thought with a friend of mine. I asked, “Would you build a house on a stack of marbles?” She laughed and said, “Of course not; who would?” Ironically, I said, that’s what appears to be happening around us in the City and County of San Diego. Our elected officials seem […]
