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By Lindsay Burningham | Guest Editorial
In the wake of yet another devastating mass-casualty incident, this time in Parkland, Florida, educational leaders across the nation are calling for new gun-safety laws so that teachers and support personnel can focus on nurturing, mentoring, and inspiring students — not tasked with keeping them safe from school shootings. It’s time to end the cycle of violence, to listen to the voices of educators and students, and to urge our representatives to pass common-sense gun laws. Read More
Agent Orange at The Casbah
Rock band will perform with Sculpins and Cochinas Locas. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $15. 8:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit bit.ly/2pGvKOd. Read More
By Jennifer Coburn
Humans make sense of the world through story-telling. We all love good stories, but they may be especially meaningful for those whose brains operate just a bit differently — and for those of us who know and love them. Read More
By Dave Schwab
Program gives homeless work, access to programs
Thanks to the pioneering efforts of a mom and her son, the city and Alpha Project partnered to create a pilot program to get homeless people off the street and on their feet by furnishing them with day jobs. Read More
Sara Butler | Contributing Editor
Competition between companies have bikes lining sidewalks
Walking around any of Downtown’s neighborhoods lately, it’s hard not to spot them scattered on the sidewalks. No, the spectacle isn’t hipsters — but bright green and yellow bikes. Read More
By Dave Fidlin
Upcoming Father Joe’s Villages gala to benefit therapeutic child care center
It is little secret the challenges surrounding homelessness in San Diego have been persistent — a reality underscored by data suggesting the number of impacted persons is rising in the city and elsewhere across the county. Read More
By Mary Doyle
Girl Scouts of San Diego recognizes alumni that make a difference
Paola Avila of Bay Park will be honored on Friday, April 13, as one of Girl Scouts San Diego’s Cool Women of 2018. The honorees were selected for the personal and professional achievements that make them consummate role models for girls. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
Lolita’s Mexican Food, more than three decades serving San Diego
Lolita’s Mexican Food is one of the longest-running chains of Mexican eateries in San Diego County, right up there in age with Rubio’s and Roberto’s. In fact, there’s a coincidental connection to the latter. Read More
By Delle Willett | Art on the Land
Robin Shifflet initially attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as a bio-science major, but after nearly blowing up the chemistry lab, she realized it was not her calling. Taking an inventory of her interests (history, architecture, art and horticulture), she changed her major to landscape architecture, graduating in 1982 with honors. Read More
By Sandee Wilhoit | Gaslamp Landmarks
America has always been the land of immigrants and opportunity. This was especially true during the 19th century when Horace Greeley’s philosophy that the road to success was paved with hard work and perseverance was the inspiration for many seeking a better and more prosperous way of life. Read More
By Andy Cohen | Congressional Watch
Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-50) just can’t seem to buy a break these days. Then again, his troubles are of his own making, so it’s difficult to feel any sympathy for the man and his family. It’s become somewhat of a monthly ritual to chronicle the saga of the Alpine Republican’s continued fall from grace, because each time it appears that he has hit rock bottom, the bottom falls even deeper. Read More
By Christopher Gomez | Little Italy News
The new heart of Little Italy is officially open—Piazza della Famiglia, located on West Date Street between India and Columbia streets. Developed by H. G. Fenton Company, the 10,000-square-foot European-style piazza is dedicated to the past, present and future families of San Diego’s cultural neighborhood. Read More
By Toni G. Atkins | Notes from Toni
The past couple of months have been incredibly busy in the state Capitol as I’ve transitioned from rank-and-file member of the Senate to the 48th Senate President pro tempore — a fancy mouthful of a title that simply means “leader.” Read More
By Tom Cesarini | Little Italy Heritage
Springing into Italian community events
Our region continues to exemplify the best in arts and culture programs, and this spring, a multitude of social and cultural opportunities with an added Italian flair abound for our community and visitors to embrace and to help in promoting San Diego’s arts and culture scene. Read More
By Jen Lothspeich
Bachelorettes wander through the wonders of Palm Springs
Palm Springs is known for many things: boutique hotels, trendy clubs, golfing, upscale dining — and, apparently, bachelorette parties. Read More
By Lana Harrison | Downtown Partnership News
Is San Diego a smart city? The answer to that question will be decided this month when the winners of the 2018 IDC Smart Cities North America Award are announced. Along with Chicago, Spokane, and the entire state of Illinois, San Diego is a finalist in the Sustainable Infrastructure category for its installation of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors on city streetlights. Read More
By Diana Cavagnaro | Fashion Files
90 Years of Fashion
Fashion Redux: 90 Years of Fashion is a current exhibit presented by San Diego Mesa College and the San Diego History Center. This annual collaboration runs March 3–June 29. The History Center features historical garments from its extensive textile collection in addition to the historically inspired garments created by Mesa College fashion students. The exhibit demonstrates 90 years of fashion from the History Center’s textile collection. Read More
This year’s San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering Festival will kick off with “Expo Day” on Saturday, March 3, at Petco Park.
Expo Day is a free, one-day event of the festival, featuring 130 exhibits with hands-on learning activities and experiments. The event will be held 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at 100 Park Blvd. Read More
By Toni G. Atkins | Notes from Toni
Before I entered public service in the 1990s as an aide to Christine Kehoe — who was then a member of the San Diego City Council — I served as director of clinic services at Womancare Health Center. During that time, I saw firsthand how important it is to provide safety-net healthcare services for people who are uninsured or underinsured and can’t afford medical care. Read More
By Delle Willett | Art on the Land
Greg Hebert got his start in landscape architecture while an undergraduate and graduate student at the University of Colorado. By owning a “design-build” business, he designed residential landscapes in the evening and installed them during the daytime. He worked with a crew of up to four college-age men and a woman who helped install the projects. Read More
By Andy Cohen | Congressional Watch
Hunter and his bros
Duncan Hunter’s (R-50) days in Congress might not be numbered, but they should be. For well over a year now, Hunter and his campaign have been the subject of federal investigations into campaign finance fraud, with Hunter having had to pay back more than $60,000 in personal expenses that were inappropriately paid for with campaign funds. The offices of his campaign treasurer were raided by the FBI in February 2017, as reported by Politico Magazine, to go along with the extensive investigations here at home. Read More
On Feb. 8, 2017, my son Daniel Foster disappeared. He was living in Barrio Logan and had planned to meet a friend at 10 a.m. that day for a ride to a doctor’s appointment in Anza. He never showed up; and Dan has not been seen or heard from since. Read More
By John Bolthouse | Growing Balboa Park
Friends of Balboa Park, a nonprofit that preserves the legacy and beauty of the park, is stewarding a number of exclusive opportunities for the community to become a part of enhancing Balboa Park. Read More
By Diana Cavagnaro | Fashion Files
‘Pretty in Pink’
The San Diego Opera (SDO) presented “Pretty in Pink” on Feb. 8 with a glamorous fashion show featuring the designs of Dame Zandra Rhodes. Read More
By Lana Harrison | Downtown Partnership News
A changing of the guard poses both unique challenges and opportunities to an organization.
We bid a fond farewell to Kris Michell in October 2017, who after seven years of tenacious leadership at the Partnership moved on to serve as San Diego’s chief operating officer. We continued to thrive as a staff and as an organization under the interim leadership of Bill Geppert. Read More
