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25th Annual Mission Hills Garden Walk Scheduled for Saturday, May 13
The 2023 Mission Hills Garden Walk continues to be a much-loved gardening tradition with tickets almost sold out. Celebrating the 25th annual garden walk, this year’s variety of gardens will be sure to offer ideas for anyone thinking of making changes in their own gardens or to just wishing to stroll through and enjoy the […]
Two-Day Event Draws Thousands to Celebrate American Indian Heritage in San Diego
The San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) will host the 35th annual Balboa Park Pow Wow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, at the corner of Park Boulevard and President’s Way at Balboa Park. The Pow Wow is a celebration and showcase of the Native American culture and traditions. Native American singers, […]
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, […]
Mission Hills Heritage to Nominate the Arnold and Choate’s Addition – North Florence Heights Historic District
Mission Hills Heritage is pleased to announce that it will bring forward another nomination for a National Register historic district in Mission Hills. Following on the successful listing of Inspiration Heights on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021, the focus of this effort will be portions of two subdivision maps in the northeast […]
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 […]
Sustainable Development Areas (SDAs) – Not a good bargain for the City of San Diego
By Nico Calavita On February 14, the San Diego City Council voted on expanding two incentive programs, the Complete Communities Housing Solutions Program (CCHS) and the Accessory Dwelling Unit Affordable Density Bonus Program (ADUDB) to almost the entire city through the creation of a new geographic area — Sustainable Development Areas (SDAs) — in the […]
Dilatory City Makes Fate of Old Mission Hills Library Uncertain, Appeal Pending
By Jennifer Machian The old Mission Hills Library was once a vibrant community treasure. Located at the western entrance of Mission Hills, the library enticed patrons of all ages, with its shiny wall of windows and iconic cantilevered roof. Long-time Mission Hills resident, Caroline Ridout Stewart, who frequented the library as a sixth grader in the […]
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 […]
The Emilio Nares Foundation Celebrates 20th Year of Giving Back
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a nonprofit that helps families navigate their child’s journey through cancer, is excited to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. To commemorate Emilio’s 28th Birthday on Friday, January 6, the Emilio Nares Foundation will launch a new campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer and encourage donations through various fundraising events and outreaches into […]
