Local News
Being Thankful Despite Life’s Hiccups
This past month I got to have a conversation with Jen Johnson of Encinitas, who was willing to share her experiences as the daughter of someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Her dad is Joe Wiler, and he is 57 years young. Two-and-a-half years ago he realized something wasn’t right when he couldn’t remember how to […]
The Sportin’ Life
When attorney Jerry Harris is on your side, challenges are met, growth is guaranteed. Five years ago, he turned his considerable legal ability and passion to the development of “SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes” (S4EA, or SPORTS) – fueled in no small part by his own developmentally disabled sister, and his family’s dedication to social and […]
Rhythmic Dining – Sevilla in the Gaslamp
If the music and rhythms of flamenco are exciting to you, go to Sevilla. That Southern Spanish city, so similar to San Diego in weather and architecture, has many “caves” and venues where some of the world’s best flamenco can be experienced. But if the cost and time for travel to Europe is not in […]
Annual Mama’s Pie in the Sky Bake Sale Sam Zien Joins Efforts to Spread the Word
It’s that time of the year when pies are the topic of lots of people in San Diego County, including Sam Zien, who’s better known as Sam the Cooking Guy. Zien, who admits that baking isn’t a skill that he has perfected because it requires “precise ingredients and is similar to biology and science,” so […]
Taste of Mission Hills Debut’s 10.16.2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 5-9pm Tickets go on sale Friday Sept, 28th! San Diego, CA- Restaurants in Mission Hills will be featured and host the first annual “Taste of Mission Hills” on Tuesday, October 16th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Experience an evening in Mission Hills while sampling Tastes from around the globe. Council President […]
Award Winning Theatre Makes Major Announcement
Award winning Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company announces the appointment of Jessica Bird to serve as interim general and producing manager during Executive Artistic Director Seema Sueko’s upcoming working sabbatical. Bird, who will begin at Mo`olelo on September 10, served as casting director and artistic associate at San Diego Repertory Theatre and brings a wealth of […]
Scripps Announces Naming and Opening of New Treatment Center
Woltman Family Infusion Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego Local community and health care leaders gathered in Hillcrest on Sept. 19 to celebrate the naming and opening of the Woltman Family Infusion Center, an outpatient service of Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego that specializes in cancer care and treatment of other health conditions. The […]
Bayside Community Center Celebrates 80 Years of Philanthropy
The Bayside Family Reunion luncheon took place on Friday, September 21 at the center in Linda Vista. Over 200 guests attended, including donors, clients, staff, community members and elected leaders who have contributed to its 80 years of operating and success. This event was held in an outdoor venue featuring the Center’s community vegetable, herb […]
The War on Civility
In Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company’s latest production, “Kita y Fernanda,” the story is told of two girls who grow up together in an upper-class home in Texas: one is a Mexican national living legally in the United States, the other the undocumented daughter of the Mexican maid of the house. This play explores issues of […]