Local News
Mission Hills’ Neighbors Receive More Bad News on Derelict Properties

This past month, residents who reside on Washington Place, close to Pioneer Park, met with Councilman Stephen Whitburn to share with him two properties that have been vacant, had homeless encamped in them, and one demolished by a fire set by a homeless person. During the on-site meeting, the residents shared the steps they had […]
4th Annual Summer Band Festival Returns to Civita Park

Kearny Mesa Concert Band and San Diego Concert Band are proud to announce the 4th annual Summer Band Festival in Civita Park in Mission Valley from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 29. The Summer Band Festival is free and open to the public. Featuring eight community bands from throughout the San Diego region, […]
Restaurant Icon, Diane Powers, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Diane Powers, owner-operator of Bazaar del Mundo Shops and Restaurants was recognized by the California Restaurant Association (CRA) with its Lifetime Achievement award at the San Diego Chapter’s 38th Annual Gold Medallion Awards on June 13, 2023. “This prestigious award not only recognizes Diane’s exceptional restaurateur skills and warm hospitality, but also acknowledges her significant contributions in shaping […]
Mission Hills – No Need to go Elsewhere

By J. Daniel Geddis, President, Mission Hills BID and Owner Team D&B at One Mission Realty On the first day of summer the Mission Hills BID kicked off the sunny season by welcoming business owners and residents to its Summer Business Mixer hosted by Luciano Cibelli, chef and owner of The Red Door. It was […]
A Life of Accomplishments and Philanthropic Endeavors

By Ginny Ollis Mission Hills is treasured for its history, architecture and genuine sense of community, but it is also home to many people who do and have created a legacy far beyond our neighborhood borders. Ben and Nikki Clay are among them. While they have been homeowners in Mission Hills for 40 years, they […]
New Mountain Tubing Experience Goes Snowless for the Summer

Sliding down slopes in Big Bear no longer ends after the snow melts away, because this summer Big Bear introduces a new tubing experience called summer mountain tubing. Big Bear’s newest activity gives folks the same thrill of snow tubing, but without the actual snow. Summer mountain tubing was specifically designed with summertime in mind. […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Welcomes Three Bat-eared Fox Kits

Three young bat-eared foxes, recently born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, are now venturing out of the den and into their habitat. The kits are spending more time outside of the den with their mother, Winter—a first-time mom. They enjoy wrestling with one another and playing with mom’s big ears. Their current daily […]
Getting the Most Out of Retirement
By Rick Brooks Did you know that the fastest growing demographic group in the United States is people over the age of 85? As health care improves, people are living longer. Most people today can expect to spend about one quarter to one third of their lives in retirement. Which begs the question: are you […]