Local News
MADCAPS’ Honors Local Charities with Donations
This past April, Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies’ (MADCAPS) members invited a selected group of nonprofit organizations to be the recipient of funds raised through their annual event, which highlights the dancing talent of the daughters. Representatives of the organizations that were in attendance included St. Vincent de Paul, San Diego Senior Olympics, San […]
San Diego’s Next Mayor: Does it Matter?
There are four candidates for mayor of San Diego – City Councilman Carl DeMaio, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, Congressman Bob Filner, and California State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher. DeMaio has consistently led in the polls, with Filner second, Dumanis and Fletcher trailing, although Fletcher recently ran second in one poll, a uptick attributed to his decision […]
Mother and Daughter on a Musical Mission
With the release of her new 13 original song CD in February 2012, singer and songwriter Jessica Lerner is emerging as a professional artist and performer. Alongside her on this journey is her mom and manager, “mommager,” Pamela Lerner, who reside in Bonita, Calif. Jessica realized her passion for music when she was five-years old. […]
Pre-World War II Classic Architecture
2012 Coronado Historic Home Tour Seven examples of classic architecture on one of the oldest and loveliest streets in Coronado will be featured during the 2012 Coronado Historic Home Tour, Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. From an early Craftsman designed by William Sterling Hebbard in 1898, […]
Hot Dog On A Stick Celebrates Anniversary
The Encinitas, Calif. location of Hot Dog On A Stick, the only street location of this nostalgic, employee-owned “hot dog and lemonade” eatery, celebrates its one-year anniversary on May 5 and 6 by offering customers free lemonade with the purchase of any regular food item. The store will also serve free hot dogs on a stick, the company’s signature dish and namesake, […]
Vons – A Glimpse Ahead
Mother’s Day is on the horizon Vons, located at 515 W. Washington Street, opened with enthusiasm and lots of energy well over a month ago. Now the locals and guests have settled in to enjoy the new store and all that it has to offer. Some of Vons’ customers are enjoying the fact that the […]
Mother’s Day Wishes
As we look toward Mother’s Day, it’s obvious that this is the time of the year to thank our Moms for all they do. It’s also the time of the year when we ask our Moms what they want to do to celebrate Mother’s Day. Many of the Moms I’ve spoken to say that they […]
Brooklyn Girl Celebration and Funraiser
On Sunday, April 16, Brooklyn Girl, Mission Hills’ newest eatery, opened for a “funraiser” to support the Mission Hills Concerts in the Park. This is the 19th Annual Concerts in the Park that is held at Mission Hills/Pioneer Park on Washington Street. The concerts begin after 4th of July. Michael and Victoria McGeath offered to […]
100 Year-Old Bridge Receives Celebration
The Bankers Hill Residents Association coordinated a celebration to honor an important bridge in the community, as well as recognize the designer and builder responsible for its existence. Faulconer and Councilmember Todd Gloria presented a proclamation declaring April 21, 2012, “Edwin Capps Day” in the City of San Diego, in honor of the bridge’s designer […]
Chief Academic Officer of the San Diego health system ranks No. 1
Annual list compiled by “Modern Healthcare” magazine Scripps Health Chief Academic Officer Eric Topol, M.D., has been named the most influential physician executive in health care by Modern Healthcare magazine. The internationally recognized cardiologist, geneticist and researcher topped the 2012 edition of the publication’s annual list of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives in Healthcare, […]
