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The No Excuse Zone
We’ve all heard of “time zones,” “slow speed zones,” “construction zones,” “no fly zones,” “school zones” and the like. Now let’s introduce ourselves to the “no excuse zone.” As you embark on a new month and a new quarter, you have an important choice to make. Are you going to jump on the train to […]
Burrowing Owls Find Home in the Grasslands of Ramona
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance team members gathered with Ramona residents and representatives of natural resource agencies to welcome some new neighbors to the Ramona grasslands: 24 western burrowing owls. The ground-dwelling raptors, which hatched at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, were reintroduced to a swath of suitable habitat preserved as part of the […]
A Love Story That Continues
For most of us, the energy that Frank and Madeleine Pavel exude in one day would serve us well for many weeks. Both are native San Diegans who share the same curiosity and, eagerness to bring about needed changes in our city and county. At the same time, they offer a friendly approach to their […]
The San Diego Museum Art Has Reopened for Business
The San Diego Museum of Art, located at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, reopened its doors on March 20, following the second forced closure due to COVID-19. Here’s what’s coming up at the Museum – including a student-led exhibition opening this month and the Museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year Art Alive happening in June. Young […]
Inspiration Heights Historic District Progresses
Last year Mission Hills Heritage began an ambitious project to nominate Inspiration Heights—one of the earliest subdivisions in Mission Hills—as an historic district for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic district status will highlight the history of Inspiration Heights and its importance to Mission Hills and San Diego, and help protect the […]
Attorney and Mediator Returns to Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire As Partner
After 20 years as one of San Diego’s most successful trial lawyers and mediator at the head of his private law firm, attorney Christian Hulburt has returned to the firm where he began his legal career, Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire. Hulburt, a two-time outstanding Trial Lawyer award winner and San Diego Magazine Top Lawyer since 2013, will specialize in serious and […]
A Child Author Who Loves Music
As I have shared for many years, there are a variety of people who capture my attention as they present their special stories. What usually gets my immediate reaction is when children are involved, especially those who use their talents and skills in a unique way. This is one of those young people who caught […]
St. Patrick’s Day is Poppin’ Up at The Irish Julep
Celebrate your favorite clover-filled holiday with cuisine of the homeland, drinks of Irish delight, the sounds of the rolling hills and loads of jigging at a St. Patrick’s Day-themed restaurant. The Irish Julep hits Middletown, San Diego Friday, March 12 through Wednesday, March 17 featuring a pop-up restaurant, retail and entertainment experience crafted for safety, good times and a […]
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of San Diego Celebrates Opening of New Vertex Foundation Guest Services Office and Family Welcome Center
To support families with a hospitalized child, the Vertex Foundation funded a new Guest Services Office and Family Welcome Center at Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego as well as additional support for the organization’s meals and overnight stays. The newly named Vertex Foundation Guest Services Office provides a private and comfortable space to meet […]
San Diego Police Foundation’s Safety For All Series
In an era when any police interaction can become high-profile, many people wonder why our police do what they do. With this in mind, the San Diego Police Foundation has produced its new virtual series,Safety For All, which will take you “behind-the-scenes” with SDPD to see how our local police are recruited and trained to […]
