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Remembering Presidio Hills
Every once in a while something happens in our lives that we can call a “teaching moment.” That happened to me recently with a new neighbor. During this occurrence, I took the time to reflect on the past, and to re-experience living in the Presidio Hills neighborhood for 36 years. Where did the time go, […]
Mama’s Kitchen Hosts Virtual 30th Annual Mama’s Day
Mama’s Day, one of San Diego’s most anticipated culinary events, returns on Friday, May 7, 2021 for an online party like no other. Mama’s Kitchen is proud to commemorate its 30th Mama’s Day to bring the community together for an evening of great food, fun and friendship. Proceeds from the event benefit Mama’s Kitchen’s mission […]
Kids Fashion Week Network So-Cal is Making Progress
The Kids Are Back…and they are going to be stronger then ever. The kids around us have been hit hard this past year, and our hearts go out to all the parent’s homeschooling them. They have been subjected to screen learning and very little in person socialization. And though it has impacted all the sports, […]
A Love Story That Continues
For most of us, the energy that Frank and Madeleine Pavel exude in one day would serve us well for many weeks. Both are native San Diegans who share the same curiosity and, eagerness to bring about needed changes in our city and county. At the same time, they offer a friendly approach to their […]
The San Diego Museum Art Has Reopened for Business
The San Diego Museum of Art, located at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, reopened its doors on March 20, following the second forced closure due to COVID-19. Here’s what’s coming up at the Museum – including a student-led exhibition opening this month and the Museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year Art Alive happening in June. Young […]
A Child Author Who Loves Music
As I have shared for many years, there are a variety of people who capture my attention as they present their special stories. What usually gets my immediate reaction is when children are involved, especially those who use their talents and skills in a unique way. This is one of those young people who caught […]
Mission Hills Garden Walk Set for May 8
The 23rd Annual Mission Hills Garden Club is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday May 8. Titled, Where Flowers Bloom, So Does Hope, will again be held on the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend. The theme, incorporating a phrase attributed to Lady Bird Johnson, is fitting to the beginning of emergence from the […]
As Small Business Optimism Is at Its Lowest Level, Local Government Isn’t Helping or Responding
Sadly, many small and independent business owners are beginning to wonder if there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Those hoping for an upturn in the economy aren’t confident that the business climate will get any better within the next six months. According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism […]
Ambitious Bipartisan Effort Leads to “Keep California Working”
Thanks to bipartisan efforts, struggling small businesses and non-profits received a much-needed boost this past month. Senate Republicans are pleased that Senate Democrats joined them in passing an early action budget measure that will provide more than $2 billion in immediate economic relief to job creators and non-profits that have been affected by the state’s […]
California’s Anti-Worker Law Shouldn’t be Imposed Nationwide
By Patricia Bates Independent contracting and freelancing work have been under assault in California for years because, among other things, it interferes with unionizing efforts. California passed a law in 2019 that significantly hurt worker freedom (Assembly Bill 5) and Congress could pass a similar law this year (PRO Act) that would devastate freelancers across […]
