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Travel to Pompeii at Ferragosto in Little Italy
Little Italy’s party of the summer, Ferragosto, returns for its next big bash, “Pompeii: Little Italy’s Toga Party,” on Saturday, August 15 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight with a VIP reception starting at 5:00 p.m. Guests are invited to Amici Park in San Diego’s Little Italy for an evening that calls for guests to bring […]
“Coming Home to Famiglia: The Works of John Asaro”
Little Italy’s Meyer Fine Art Gallery will be hosting a neighborhood fundraising art exhibition, “Coming Home to Famiglia: The Works of John Asaro” from July 9 through August 1 to benefit the Little Italy Association’s Piazza Famiglia project—a 10,000 square foot piazza on Date Street in downtown Little Italy that will become the new […]
In the Matter of Kevin Faulconer
On Election Day last year Kevin Faulconer received five votes from the Mitrovich family; which is to say he received five votes from five Democrats. I voted for Kevin because he was once a member of The City Club of San Diego, which means he’s been involved in my three greatest civic causes – strong […]
Balboa Park 2015 Centennial Celebration
In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, dozens of museums, performing arts organizations, garden clubs, and other cultural attractions in Balboa Park are making 2015 a year to remember. Literally hundreds of events are planned over the course of the year, some running throughout 2015, others lasting only a few days […]
Letter to the Editor
Not everyone is on board with using reverse osmosis treated waste water for direct infusion into drinking water reservoirs, in spite of the council’s unanimous vote to do so. RO yes removes thousands of substances from waste water. I have reviewed the test results and see the proof of that. But it is what is […]
Water, Water, Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink
2014 is third year of drought; having Kelly Mooney from the San Diego County Water Authority speak to the Mission Hills Garden Club was a welcome event. After a brief overview of the agencies dealing with our water supply, statistics about water usage, Mooney had a host of suggestions and resources for us to utilize […]
The Australian Pink Floyd Performs in San Diego
Get ready for an audiovisual extravaganza courtesy of The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS). The show features a multi-million dollar light show, multiple inflatables and stunning laser effects, all coupled with note perfect renditions of Pink Floyd’s biggest hits. This show, already seen by four -million people, is described as “The best tribute band in […]
Scripps Mercy Ball to Honor Mary and Dan Mulvihill
Mary and Dan Mulvihill will be honored at the 43rd Annual Mercy Ball “Celebrating Families” to recognize their generosity and support of Scripps Mercy Hospital for more than 40 years. The event benefiting maternal and child health services at Scripps Mercy Hospital will take place Saturday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Del […]
In The Matter of Mayor Filner
I have called for Mayor Filner’s resignation, a difficult decision given our shared history, but in the end, a necessary one. I made my decision on the evening of July 16, and the following afternoon, after struggling within over language, issued the following statement (which was posted on the Sentinel’s Web site): “It is with […]
In the Matter of Mayor Filner
A statement by George Mitrovich 17 July 2013 It is with deep regret that I ask Bob Filner to step aside as mayor of San Diego. In calling for his resignation I am torn philosophically, because he and I share similar views on issues of social justice, too long denied to too many, but we […]
