Business
Interest Rates are Very, Very Low
Over the past few weeks, stock market volatility has risen and the yield on the 10-year Treasury Note has plummeted to the lowest levels since 2016. Roughly one quarter of all bonds outstanding trade at negative yields, mostly outside the U.S. With long-term interest rates lower than short-term rates in the U.S., let’s review some […]
The Clearity Foundation to Hold Teal Woman Celebration
The Clearity Foundation will hold their Teal Woman Celebration on Sunday, September 15 at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa. Special guest speaker for the evening is Kelly Corrigan, New York Times best-selling non-fiction author, and cancer warrior. Christina Grint will chair the event, with entertainment provided by Amy Burkman, speed painter and ovarian cancer […]
Mobility for Summer and Beyond
by Daniel Geddis, President, Mission Hills Business Improvement District and Realtor at Team D&B at One Mission Realty I was saddened to learn YouTube personality Emily Hartridge was involved in a fatal crash in London involving a truck and the electric scooter she was riding. At 35 she was a creator with weekly videos entitled […]
Should I Buy or Lease My Next Car?
For some people, the decision whether to buy or lease a car is simply a matter of preference. But which is the better financial decision? To answer this, you must evaluate long-term cash flows and winnow out the (often hidden) costs. This can be difficult to do, especially when the salesman is tapping his finger […]
Fireside in Liberty Station
Americana BBQ meets Coastal Baja Cuisine The Patio Group (TPG) restaurants are going through a transformation. The new Corporate Executive Chef Jarrod Moiles, recently appointed to lead TPG’s culinary team, is changing the climate, culture and menus of these restaurants. Moiles, who oversees The Patio Group of restaurants, including The Fireside by the Patio at […]
Celebrating Freedom
By J. Daniel Geddis, President, Mission Hills BID I am at my computer remembering the Summer Solstice, thinking about the summer concert series and, while we still have some June Gloom, I believe it is finally beginning to feel like summer. It may be unpopular to confess, but I actually enjoy the June gloom. However, […]
Turning Savings Into Income
One of the most common questions we hear from people preparing for retirement is, “How do I access my savings now that I won’t be working anymore?” It requires a bit of a shift in thinking, especially for those who’ve diligently saved funds into retirement and savings accounts. What you need is called a “Withdrawal […]
Judge Halts City’s Attempt to Discriminate Against Non-Union Workers
Pure Water Construction Contracts Approved by Council Illegally Circumvented Proposition A In a recent ruling, Superior Court Judge John S. Meyer awarded an injunction Against the City of San Diego after the City Council, last year, voted to exclude non- union contractors from bidding on the Pure Water project. In 2012, San Diego voters overwhelmingly […]
Urban Corps of San Diego Receives Grant to Plant 2000 Trees
Urban Corps of San Diego County has been awarded $1.253 million in Proposition 68 funding from CAL FIRE’s Urban and Community Forestry, Urban Forest Expansion and Improvement grant program to plant 2000 trees throughout the county. The grant program is designed to employ and train 100 young adults on tree planting activities. According to Urban […]
11th Annual Taste of Little Italy Offers Flavorful Bites
From 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, San Diego’s Little Italy will host its 11th AnnualTaste of Little Italy. A full lineup of top restaurants will open their doors and invite the community to experience culinary bliss as attendees get the opportunity to sample some of the best dishes each restaurant has to offer […]
