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Thanks for Supporting Taste of Mission Hills
By ?J. Daniel Geddis, President MHBID and Realtor at Team D&B, One Mission Realty During the nearly nine years I have worked at One Mission Realty in Mission Hills I’ve enjoyed the experience of the continuing renaissance of excellent eating establishments and specialty drink shops, up close and personal. It is so much fun to […]
The United States of America has 24 Congressional “Ghost” Districts
By Jim Bates, former United States Congressman Most people don’t realize that the United States of America has 24 Congressional “Ghost” Districts. This fact is probably America’s best kept secret! But what do we mean by “Ghost” Districts? Every 10 years, under Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution, it requires a Census to be […]
Fall Graduates Who Are Breaking the Cycle
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) will be holding its fall graduation ceremony to celebrate individuals who have successfully completed their 12-month rehabilitation and recovery programs. The ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19. Through each of its 12-month rehabilitation programs, the San Diego Rescue Mission meets the critical and diverse needs […]
Quick Pitch Competition Offers Capital for Start Up Businesses and Products
In 2018, Mission Hills-resident Shiv Shukla took home first place in the John G. Watson Quick Pitch Competition. The 31-year-old start-up founder of Neuralace Medical, a Sorrento Valley medical device company seeking to relieve chronic nerve pain without the use of opioids, credits the competition as a “big needle mover” for the company – garnering […]
8th Annual Beachside Fall Fest Returns
Belmont Park returns with its 8th annual Beachside Fall Fest for guests of all ages in October and November. The magic of the season will transform the 94-year-old seaside park into a festive fall experience with shades of autumn leaves, hay bales and freshly harvested pumpkins; plus, free activities like trick-or-treating, live entertainment, kids’ activities […]
Fresh Start Surgical Receives $12,000 Grant
MAXIMUS Foundation, the charitable arm of MAXIMUS, a leading operator of government health and human services programs throughout the nation and around the globe, awarded Fresh Start Surgical Gifts $12,000 to benefit the Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Medical Program. Fresh Start is a local nonprofit that provides free-of-cost reconstructive surgery and healthcare related services for […]
Register To Transform Hope for Local MDA Families
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is bringing strength to life for kids and adults in the San Diego community with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases at the 2019 MDA Muscle Walk of San Diego on September 7, 2019 at Crown Point Park in Mission Bay. The 23rd annual MDA MuscleWalk is a meaningful way […]
McDonald’s® Donates 600 NASA-Inspired Happy Meal® Books
Continuing its commitment to creating feel good moments and using its scale for good, McDonald’s is donating 600 Happy Meal books featuring Peanuts’ characters Snoopy and Woodstock exploring space to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego and the San Diego Air & Space Museum to inspire children to explore their universe. In partnership with the […]
The Old Globe
The Old Globe presents “Almost Famous,” a world-premiere musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award winner and San Diego native Cameron Crowe (films “Jerry Maguire,” “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “Say Anything…”), based on his iconic film. “Almost Famous” is directed by Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin, and features songs that span the range from classic hits to new songs, with original music and lyrics […]
Fiesta Patrias in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
It’s time again to head to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. This year the annual festivities commence at 11 am with the ringing of the bell at the historic Casa de Estudillo on Saturday, September 14, 2019. This free event commemorates an important day in early San Diego […]





