Business
A Case Study in Evaluating a Mutual Fund
Suppose I offered you a mutual fund that promised a six percent annual distribution yield (it pays out six percent per year)? Sounds attractive, right? When we evaluate a mutual fund for our clients, here are some of the factors we consider as we perform our due diligence. Are the costs reasonable? Low expenses are […]
Harry’s Bar and American Grill
Hemingway Would Love It! By the time this story goes to press, San Diego Restaurant Week will have come and gone. Hopefully, readers will have taken advantage of the opportunity to enjoy select fine dining establishments at somewhat reduced prices. Another restaurant week will come by in about six months. Harry’s Bar and American Grill […]
Layoffs Happen, Even in a Good Economy
Within the next few weeks, it seems that Qualcomm is set to lay off about 15 percent of its workforce. This has become fairly commonplace in the American workplace, though it’s been a while since it happened locally on such a scale. Still, Haggen’s team reductions and this news item got me thinking about how […]
“Add Cheese and Dip”
“Someday, I’ll ask you to marry me!” That was my “romantic” proposal to the wonderful woman who agreed to share her life with me. It was the ’60s, a time when fondue was the cuisine du jour. Fondue is defined as “a sauce like dish of Swiss origin made with melted cheese and seasonings together […]
Big First Anniversary Sale Special Alert!
The Front Porch, whose presence in Mission Hills has been a wonderful and highly valued addition to the neighborhood, will celebrate its First Anniversary in Mission Hills on Friday, August 7. Located at 928 Fort Stockton Drive, The Front Porch has immediately integrated itself into the Mission Hills community. To celebrate their First Birthday, The […]
The Debate Over A Fiduciary Standard
Back in April of this year, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule that would require investment advisors to retirement plans to follow a Fiduciary Standard. The proposed rule has sparked a fierce debate in the industry, as brokers who do not want to be held to this standard argue that the new […]
Enoteca Adriano – A Neighborhood Gem
Enoteca Adriano is a neighborhood gem. Located at the north end of Cass Street in Pacific Beach, the restaurant serves the young, hip, beach oriented population that lives nearby…and those lucky other people “in the know.” Close to its intersection with Garnet Avenue, Cass Street can be busy with traffic. But the hustle and bustle […]
CAKE Wins the “Food Network’s” Cake Wars
Jennifer Duncan and Kimberly Gafter of CAKE, located at 3085 Reynard Way in Mission Hills, a premiere bakery for wedding cakes and special occasion cakes, recently won the “Food Network’s” Cake Wars. They will be competing again in the fall for more recognition and awards. CAKE creates one-of-a-kind cakes for weddings, birthdays, corporate events or […]
San Diegans Share Talent and Lots of Creativity
Mission Hills Music & Arts Festival Those of us who get to see and experience the various dimensions of creativity and talent in San Diego know that we have some of the best and aspiring entertainers and artists right in our own backyard. Every day, I am overly amazed at what we have to offer: […]
It’s Summer in the Hills
by Trish Watlington, President, Mission Hills BID Summer is in full swing and Mission Hills is definitely hopping. As both a business owner and someone who truly loves this neighborhood, it’s heartening and exciting to see so many folks out and about. Neighborhood shops and restaurants are bustling, the streets are filled with families, dogs, […]
