Business
The Mayor Makes Plans to Add 50,000+ Residents and No Infrastructure to Uptown
Late last year I wrote an article about Todd Gloria’s plans via the Hillcrest Blueprint to add 50,000 residents to the Uptown community. I referred to it as creating “sardine town,” which will not be suitable for human habitation. It will also kill small businesses because the major arteries for entering and departing Uptown will […]
Four Closed Door Sessions for the 1,000 Person Homeless Facility and Still No Community Input
Todd Gloria, the current mayor of San Diego has gone on record during a recent interview with the “Voice of San Diego” that there is no reason for community input on a 1,000-person homeless facility to serve a very diverse population with numerous mental health, physical and personal challenges. Obviously, he believes he doesn’t need […]
San Diego FC Announces Expansion and Renovation of Mission Valley Store
San Diego FC is revolutionizing sports retail by introducing an immersive retail experience that captivates and engages fans like never before. SDFC is transforming the Club’s official retail shop, Eighteen Threads, into an innovative and custom-design experiential space with its grand opening set for Saturday, June 22 at 3:00pm. The store, which is expanding its […]
How Presidential Policy Choices will Affect Inflation
The average inflation (annual change in prices) has been about three percent since the end of World War II. There have been occasional spikes, but we got used to very low inflation since the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, averaging about 1.5 percent from 2008 to 2020. COVID changed that. With the economy shutting down […]
Freedom to Express Himself
I’ve met and interviewed a lot of people during my career and every person provides a unique story. Yet, few are as touching as Dysen White, a 20-year-old who is on a very special artistic journey. His art, which he refers to as “an expression of his freedom,” really does have an impact on you […]
In Mission Hills We Celebrate!
by Jamaal Jackson, President of Mission Hills BID, Assistant Vice President Branch Manager US BANK Mission Hills Summer is in full swing and the 4th of July is right around the corner. We know our favorite restaurants will be bustling and sidewalks filled because of happy get together occassions with friends and family. As you […]
Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce Announces Construction of New Gateway Sign
The Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the commencement of construction for a new gateway sign, a landmark project designed to welcome visitors and celebrate the rich history of Old Town San Diego. This project represents a significant enhancement to the area’s cultural and historical landscape, aiming to attract more […]
Uptown Planners Under Attack
The Uptown Planners board is a recognized Community Planning Group that has been serving six neighborhoods for the past 20 years in an advisory role to the City of San Diego on topics related to land-use, development, and discretionary projects in the six neighborhoods of Uptown. Uptown Planners is currently being challenged as not reflecting […]