Local News
A Tribute to My Friend, Charlotte Tenney
by Violet Green Twenty years ago I moved to San Diego to be closer to my first nephew. I wanted to be a part of his life and to make one of my favorite vacation spots my home. Whenever I visited, I would be sure to roam through Balboa Park, exploring, enjoying, breathing – always […]
Peter Ferrantelli Named North America’s Top Volunteer Fundraiser
Peter Ferrantelli, of Mission Hills, who has spent 45 years volunteering and raising money in San Diego for charitable causes, has been named the 2015 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Ferrantelli will be honored along with nine other local award recipients at the AFP San Diego’s National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon, […]
Horses Need New Homes
Fifteen horses rescued from a property in Jamul are available for adoption at the County’s animal care facility in Bonita. The horses began arriving there Sept. 5 after animal control officers received reports the horses were suffering from neglect. They rescued a mare and her colt when the baby was found in a life-threatening situation. […]
Jean Pierre Marques Honored for 50 Years of Martial Arts Teaching
When Jean Pierre Marques began his martial arts training as a boy in France in 1963, it is unlikely he was looking ahead to 50 years as a teacher in the arts, but that is exactly what he was recently honored for by two prestigious organizations. The USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame named him […]
DogFest Walk n Roll to benefit Canine Companions for Independence
Get ready for a tail wagging good time at DogFest Walk ‘n Roll San Diego, the signature national event of Canine Companions for Independence, which takes place Saturday, November 14 at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Grab a leash and join in for lots of fun and family-friendly activities to raise money to provide highly-trained […]
Festival of Sails
By Fausto Palafox The Port of San Diego’s Festival of Sails got underway at San Diego’s Embarcadero this past September. Many vessels were included in the day’s activities, including the Maritime Museum’s new addition to its collection of vintage vessels, a full-sized functional replica of the Spanish galleon, the San Salvador. It is described as […]
Art Glass Guild Presents its Annual Fall Show
The Art Glass Guild presents its 2015 Fall Patio Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11 at 1770 Village Place, Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. This show is free to the public and the largest Art Glass show in Southern California which is focused […]
Annual Fall Festival in Old Town San Diego
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is kicking off the fall season October 10 with its annual Fall Festival. The museums and merchants in the state park will be richly decorated and will host family friendly games, activities and entertainment reminiscent of an old-fashioned harvest celebration. A master pumpkin-carving demonstration with nationally renowned food […]
Hello Barbie…Hello Mila
When my four-year old granddaughter, Mila, comes to my house she often gets out her toys for a tea party. She sits down on the floor with all her dishes spread around and her guests seated to form a circle. Invited to this party are her purple unicorn, a baby doll, a monkey in a […]
Learning to Love Succulents
Most of you know that I am not really a gardener. I kill more than I cultivate. However, Tom Tesh of Waterwise Botanicals may have changed my black thumb to khaki. In August my neighbor and I drove to Escondido to visit Tesh‘s Nursery where he has created a nursery, laboratory, and show cases for […]
