Local News
There’s Nothing Normal About Normal Heights
By George Mitrovich We lived in Kensington for more than 30-plus-years, a San Diego community known for its Spanish architecture and English named streets. Kensington comes as close to a gated community as a community can become without being gated, as there are only four street entrances into Kensington off Adams Avenue, and its streets […]
Proper Trimming of Trees and Shrubs
This past year, John Clements gave the Mission Hills Garden Club a presentation on pruning trees and shrubs. Although September is not the month for pruning roses, the principals of pruning are basically the same. John showed us the tools he considers essential, some of the sprays he uses, gave us the rationale behind pruning, […]
What Now?
Not So Safe Streets of San Diego Safe streets of San Diego? Don’t think so. Not unless, or until, the scooter and bike manufacturers add a horn or bell to their products. Not unless riders heed street signs. Not unless such drivers take a literacy test, in order to read them. Or, understand what an […]
New Restaurant Maestoso Launches Sunday Brunch
Contemporary Italian restaurant Maestoso, the highly anticipated project of acclaimed Chef Marco Maestoso and partner Dalila Ercolani that is open daily at 1040 University Avenue in Hillcrest, is now serving Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to complement its nightly dinner service. Available throughout the restaurant, including a wraparound patio accented with green […]
Local Nonprofit Fresh Start Collaborates with Chicano Federation
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a local nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged infants, children, and teens with physical deformities through the gift of reconstructive surgery and other healthcare services, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Chicano Federation, one of San Diego’s leading social service agencies that provides empowering opportunities for our diverse […]
One Love Movement Presents 7th Annual Charity Yoga Event
One Love Movement, a nonprofit aimed at raising awareness and support to advance social justice, will host its 7th Annual Charity Yoga Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, September 23 at Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego. The event features a yoga class followed by a guided meditation, live music, and a wine […]
San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew Celebration Returns
Enjoy a globally inspired, all-inclusive food, wine and beer tasting event at the San Diego Zoo from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, September 22. More than 160 of Southern California’s best vendors—along with animal encounters, live entertainment and dancing—will take place inside the world-famous San Diego Zoo. At the Food, Wine & Brew Celebration, […]
Ben Vereen to Perform in San Diego
The Cooper Company and Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage are pleased to present one of North America’s greatest entertainers performing his popular stage show, Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen. The strictly limited engagement plays two performances only, at 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 7 and 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 8 at Martinis Above Fourth Table […]
Write Out Loud Presents 9th Annual TwainFest
Write Out Loud, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience, presents the 9th Annual TwainFest to take place from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, August 18 in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. TwainFest is produced by Write Out […]
13th Annual Fine Arts Festival, ArtWalk at Liberty Station, Returns August 11-12
ArtWalk @ Liberty Station will return to Ingram Plaza for its 13th year on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 in the Arts District at Liberty Station. ArtWalk @ Liberty Station will be held at Liberty Station’s Ingram Plaza, 2751 Dewey Road, San Diego, CA 92106.The fine art festival will run from 10 a.m. […]
