Business
SOHO Challenges San Diego’s Preservation and Progress Project
Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) has challenged the City of San Diego’s approval of profound changes to its historic preservation program without environmental review required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The San Diego Superior Court action seeks an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process to address adverse environmental impacts to historic resources posed by […]
Former Owner of L.B. Powers and Son Plumbing Company, Inc. Passed Away
Phillip Stull, former owner of L.B. Powers and Son Plumbing Co., Inc. (Powers Plumbing), passed away on March 26, 2026. Stull devoted more than five decades to Powers Plumbing, joining the company after serving in the Navy. Early in his career, he singlehandedly installed thirteen miles of copper piping at Holy Cross Cemetery—just one example […]
April Is Filled with Events
By Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills BID and Assistant Vice President | Branch Manager US Bank Mission Hills April, is the time of March Madness when bracket devotees, watch party goers and cultural lifestyle viewers go wild for basketball. If you know me, you know I am an enthusiastic basketball fan. I play in a […]
Executive Director of San Diego Zoo Safari Park Is Announced
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced the appointment of Pat McTigue as senior vice president and executive director of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, effective immediately. McTigue has been with the organization since 2019 and has served as interim executive director since April 2025. “Pat’s deep ties to the North County community, combined with his […]
A Celebration of Ruth Henrick’s Life – A Pillar of the Mission Hills Community
At 3 p.m., Saturday, April 11, Mission Hills United Church of Christ, located at 4044 Lark Street in Mission Hills, will host a celebration of life honoring a long-standing proprietor of the Huddle in Mission Hills, Ruth Henricks. She operated The Huddle since she purchased it from her sister-in-law Terry Pierce in 1986. Special Delivery, […]
Make Mission Hills Your March Destination
By Jamaal Jackson, MHBID President and US Bank Mission Hills assistant vice president and branch manager This month, we change the clocks for spring. Each year, daylight saving time falls on the second Sunday of March. Clocks “spring forward,” meaning people and pets lose an hour of sleep. Sunrise and sunset will be about an […]
Former Councilmember Mark Kersey Named President and CEO at the Taxpayers Association
Former San Diego City Councilmember Mark Kersey has been appointed the new president and CEO of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. His tenure begins immediately. Chairman of the Board of Directors Mike McLaughlin said the directors voted unanimously to hire Kersey as president and CEO. “We’ve spent the last 12 months talking to many […]
Little Italy Hosts Annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Village
The holiday season in San Diego wouldn’t be complete without the Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village, returning on Friday, December 6th from 4pm to 8pm for an evening filled with festive cheer, family fun, and community spirit. This beloved annual tradition transforms the neighborhood into a winter wonderland as lights twinkle above India […]
Life Insurance for Empty Nesters: Smart Pre-Retirement Planning Tips
As your kids grow up and move out, your financial priorities shift. The mortgage may be nearly paid off, college tuition is hopefully behind you, and you’re thinking about retirement. But what about life insurance? Do you still need it? Let’s break it down. Do I Still Need Life Insurance After My Kids Move Out? […]
17th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party
San Diego’s favorite feel-good, holiday tradition is back. The 17th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party. returns to the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter on Saturday, December 13, 2025, bringing wag-worthy cheer, festive costumes, and community fun to downtown’s most historic district. Before the paw-rade begins, kick off the […]
