Local News
Save the 50’ Height Limit in Mission Hills
by Barry E. Hager and Deborah B. Pettry, PhD. For ten years Mission Hills residents have been telling the City we want a firm 50’ height limit for the Mission Hills commercial core area around Washington and Goldfinch. Our residents have signed petitions, attended Uptown Planners meetings, submitted written recommendations, and testified at City Council […]
Facts and Ideas About Conserving Resources – Part 2
The Garden Club’s May meeting took place at the SDG&E Energy Innovation Center. Last month’s article dealt with what the Center has and does. The second part of their presentation showed practical ways to save energy. As in the overall view of California’s effort to stem the waste of energy, this portion is called Net Zero. […]
Take Off that Frown and Smile
What makes you happy? What makes you smile? This was a question that was asked via microphone of many people at the Kona Kai Resort and Marina for the Big Face Smile Fashion Show and Entertainment Event that I attended. I was thinking if they came to me what would I say. Rolling up on […]
Do You Really Know Your Neighbors?
Last month I was reminded that we may not really know our neighbors. And, whose fault is that? How many of us actually take the time to say good morning to the people who live next door, or even around the block from us. I would guess not many. Fortunately, one of my neighbors who […]
Belmont Park Transforms into Boomont
Month-Long Family-Friendly Halloween Festivities For the fourth consecutive year, Belmont Park transforms into a Halloween themed beachfront amusement park to create a family-friendly fall festival featuring activities for monsters of all ages. Admission and parking are free. Why celebrate Halloween once when you can celebrate all weekend, all October long. Boomont Park is fun for […]
Mission Hills Heritage’s Twelfth Annual Historic Home Tour
“Colonial Revival Style Homes in Mission Hills” by Janet Worthey The Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego features a rich variety of early 20th century architectural styles built during the neighborhoods rapid growth. This year, Mission Hills Heritage is showcasing the Colonial Revival style. Merely hearing the term Colonial Revival evokes visions of earlier east […]
Leslie Odom, Jr. to Perform at Old Globe Gala
The Old Globe will celebrate A Night of Revels at the 2016 Globe Gala on Saturday, September 24, in support of the theatre’s arts engagement and artistic programs. The annual event will feature an exclusive, one-night-only cabaret performance by Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony Award-winning star of the Broadway smash hit musical “Hamilton.” Karen Cohn, […]
History, Culture, and Art Are Abundant at the Art & Craft Show Old Town San Diego
Fine art, music, food, craft beer and wine come together in perfect harmony every year along the scenic road of San Diego Avenue in Old Town, California. The Art & Craft Show Old Town in San Diego is a free weekend event that will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, September 24 […]
Making Friends with Yourself Class Combats High Stress of Teen Life
“You’re not smart enough to get that job.” “Could you look any worse in that dress?!” “People think you’re an idiot – and they’re totally right!” If someone were to talk to us this way, we’d avoid him or her like the plague. If a comment like this appeared on our social media, we’d unfriend […]
San Diego Violates Fluoridation Law, Legal Action Taken
San Diego’s city council violated State and City laws by adding unnecessary fluoride chemicals into the water, according to a Writ of Mandamus filed by attorney Bernard King on August 9, 2016 which asks the court to require the City to obey fluoridation laws. San Diegans repeatedly voted against fluoridation. San Diego Law (Section 67.0101) prohibits fluoridation. However, a […]
