Local News
The Pope of Hope & Our Democracy
In my first column of the New Year, I address two themes – the Pope and the state of our democracy. They are not inherently related, beyond the fact that some of what His Holiness has said applies to issues in America. I don’t think it’s a small thing when a Methodist, as I am, […]
Old Town Academy Surprise Dedication of Its Sports Field Honors Alicia and Tony Gwynn
On November 14, 2014, while meeting to reward its student participants for their own hard work and dedication during the annual Jog-a-thon to raise funds for the school, the Old Town Academy surprised the community with the dedication of its sports field in honor of San Diego Icons Dr. Alicia and Tony Gwynn. Emceed by […]
Letter to the Editor
Not everyone is on board with using reverse osmosis treated waste water for direct infusion into drinking water reservoirs, in spite of the council’s unanimous vote to do so. RO yes removes thousands of substances from waste water. I have reviewed the test results and see the proof of that. But it is what is […]
ABC10/KGTV News Director Promoted to Station Manager
ABC10/KGTV News Director Joel Davis has been promoted to station manager. Davis has been news director at 10News since 2009. In making the announcement ABC10/KGTV VP and General Manager Jeff Block said, “Joel has been at my side for more than five years, working hand in hand, and 10News has seen some tremendous successes in that […]
2015 Marks an Important Year for Mission Hills United Methodist Church
Mission Hills United Methodist Church (UMC) will celebrate 100 years of worship and ministry when the congregation marks its centennial in the New Year. The church at 4044 Lark Street was dedicated on Jan. 17, 1915. The celebration will include: • A rededication of the church building and sanctuary at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, […]
Overcoming Life’s Hardships
Local Author Writes Children’s Book By Marie Herman Debbie Bailey is a survivor with an incredible story. Growing up in a family plagued with murder, drug abuse and suicide, she has written a children’s book to help others struggling with insurmountable loss. Debbie, who was lost herself in the disease of alcoholism, not only found […]
Your Holiday Treasures Exist In Mission Hills
By Trish Waitlington, President Mission Hills BID We’ve rounded the corner, Thanksgiving is over and the December holidays are coming at us with alarming speed. Be it Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s or Boxing Day, for many it’s time to give both material gifts and hospitality to colleagues, friends and family. As an old school, […]
Retirement Accounts: Distribution Rules
With the year-end approaching, an important deadline for retirement account owners is also coming, so this column will deal with some of the rules surrounding IRAs and distributions. A significant caveat applies here: the rules can be very complex and people have literally written books on the topic. So I won’t be able to cover […]
Ebola and Immunity
I have been getting weary of the fear-monger hype about the Ebola virus. Remember that it is, in fact, a virus. Those most susceptible to it are those with compromised immune systems; those most likely to recover are those with robust immune response. So, Ebola is a reminder to us to support our own immune […]
