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A New Year and a New Home
My landlords called and said they would like to meet with me in person. Not good, I thought. They could tell me on the phone if they were raising my rent or changing their minds about the new carpet. Wanting an in person meeting could only mean one thing, they are selling and I will […]
A Jog-A-Thon Inspires Students and Staff
Old Town Academy Charter School (OTA) held its second-annual Jog-a-thon on Friday, November 2, 2012, to raise funds to continue to supplement its academic programs. OTA’s motto is “Equity and Excellence for All Students” and the spirit of that motto was ever-present throughout the day. Beginning with the Star Spangled Banner sung by the student […]
Western Slopes Community Association Launches at November Event
This past November, Western Slopes Community Association (WSCA) held its official launch event at El Indio’s Garden Patio on India Street in Mission Hills. The WSCA is a voluntary association of Mission Hills’ western slopes including portions of Uptown and Middletown. Property owners, business owners and residents involved with WSCA are dedicated to maintaining and […]
Cross Over the Bridge to Experience Leroy’s Kitchen & Lounge
There is a song that David Spatafore probably would like to hear played on radio and TV more often. It is a classic song, “Cross Over The Bridge,” which I enjoyed hearing Patti Page perform more years ago than I’d like to admit. Spatafore probably would like to influence residents of San Diego and all […]
Giving Up and Giving In
After years of fighting, I’ve given in and become one of them. I’m tired of being made fun of. I’m tired of all the raised eyebrows and the questions when friends saw my phone. People kept asking how I take photos and my answer seemed to dumbfound them, “with my camera” was always my quick […]
San Diego’s Celebrity Stylist – Lizz Russell
by Aubree Lynn Writer/Stylist/Producer www.StylishlyAubreeLynn.com “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” ~Arthur Ashe This celebrity designer’s favorite quote has played out all through her life, and as a very modest designer, Lizz Russell states, “It was a natural gift from God that I was born with.” For over twenty […]
Bob Filner & The Politics of Change
There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Nicolo Machiavelli The Prince (1532) Since this column bears my name you may assume what you read in this space is indeed […]
More Parks, Green Technology Ahead for San Diego
by Council President Pro Tem Kevin L. Faulconer I’m honored to work every day with San Diegans to protect our beaches, bays, clean air and environment. We’ve achieved several victories recently that will preserve open space and bring new parks and transportation options to our city, all of which will have a real impact on […]
PRSA Recognizes J. Walcher Communications with Top Industry Awards
San Diego-based PR agency J. Walcher Communications (JWC) has received four Edward L. Bernays Awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter. Laura Walcher of JWC also received The Eva Irving Community Service Award. The JWC team received two Silver Mark of Excellence awards for “Events & Observances Seven Days […]
AT&T Improves its Mobile Internet Coverage at Qualcomm Stadium
New 4G LTE Distributed Antenna System The pageantry of football is back at professional and college stadiums across the country – and fans are lining up with faces painted, giant foam fingers and glowing smartphones in hand. As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced wireless devices and services, AT&T […]
