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A group of local artists will converge at Bird Rock Arts Gallery on March 23 to display their work, give live art and design demonstrations and receive orders for custom commissioned works at Maker’s Fest, a one-day festival celebrating the innovative minds of local creators and their craft. Raffle tickets sold at the event will help fund the revitalization efforts of the SDPD substation in Pacific Beach. Page 3
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MBHS IB program still gaining steam BY KEITH ANTIGIOVANNI | BEACH & BAY PRESS The international baccalaureate (IB) program at Mission Bay High School is now in its fifth year, has 19 senior candidates and 160 to 170 students overall taking IB courses. “The courses are integrated for every student anywhere in the world who is an IB candidate who takes the “Theory of Knowledge” class, which contains the philosophy of the program,” said Sam Sample, MBHS IB senior advisor. The current 19 senior candidates are working on their extended essay to obtain an IB diploma. “The extended essay is a 3,000 to 4,000 word essay that each IB candidate has to write in order to get an IB diploma and each student can choose the topic and question of their essay,” according to IB candidate and MBHS senior Bret Linley. Linley’s extended essay is a comparison of the TV series “Game of Thrones” to English history and how it affected the SEE IB, Page 5
A wild parrot gets a belly full of delicious flora. The parrot populations have returned to the beach communities.
Courtesy photo by Karen Straus, Audubon Society
Noisy, but beautifully exotic wild parrots call San Diego home BY ETHAN ORENSTEIN | THE BEACON
Students are finding a new way to excel with the international baccalaureate program at Mission Bay High School. Photo by Keith Antigiovanni I Beach & Bay Press
2012 Biz Awards nominees unveiled; cast your vote! Discover Pacific Beach has revealed the nominees for the 2012 Business Awards and needs your help to cast the deciding votes for the winners. The specific awards and nominees are: • Heart of PB Award: This business reflects the true spirit of Pacific Beach and the culture that makes us “PB.” Nominees are: Taco Surf, Mr. Frostie and Pacific Coast Bicycle • Design and Improvement Award: This business aesthetically improves the community with unique architecture, attractive storefront and clean-curb appeal. Nominees are: Ciro’s Pizzeria & Beerhouse, Heidi’s Liquor and Deli, and Surf Monkey Bicycles • Newbie Award: This business is a unique and welcomed addition to the community in 2012. Nominees are: Barre Body, Duck Dive and Pappa Luna’s Empanada • Business of the Year: This business represents staying power, growth, innovation and resilience. Nominees are: North Shore SEE AWARDS, Page 5
The flocks of large, green-and-red birds around San Diego may seem unusual, but they’re a part of the beach culture now. They’re wild parrots. Though the parrots are not native to San Diego, or California as a whole, they’ve been
here for a while and are likely here to stay. According to The California Parrot Project, the birds survive on seeds, fruit and nectar from tropical trees and shrubs planted in urban and residential areas in such communities as Ocean Beach, Point Loma, Pacific Beach and La Jolla. Karen Straus, coordinator of the San Diego
Bird Festival, hosted by the San Diego Audubon Society, said the birds do not migrate, but stay in San Diego year-round. They have established communal roosts around the county that they return to each night. During the day, the birds will fly out to a variety of food sources, depending on the SEE PARROTS, Page 6
Sand matters when it comes to art at the beach BOARDWALK BEAT BY ETHAN ORENSTEIN | BEACH & BAY PRESS It doesn’t have to be summer in Mission Beach to build sandcastles. That’s what JT Estrela believes. While his kids are in school, Estrela spends the day building sand sculptures on the boardwalk at the end of Thomas Street. “I do this mostly because it’s a great way to spend the day at the beach and I love it,” Estrela said. “I can pick up some extra money. But if I don’t, so what? I had a nice day.”
Estrela has been making sand sculptures on the boardwalk for about seven months, but it has been a hobby of his for about 10 years. His website, www.sandiegosand.com, features some of his work. He used to be a high school teacher, but when his contract wasn’t renewed, Estrela found himself without a job and decided to head to the beach. “The response to it has been really super-cool. Everybody that comes by is like, ‘I love what you’re doing,’ And that feels good, I’m not going to lie,” Estrela said. Over the summer, Estrela received attention from tourists and locals SEE SCULPURES, Page 5
JT Estrela puts finishing touches on a sand sculpture in Mission Photo by Ethan Orenstein I Beach & Bay Press Beach.
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Young minds blossom with growth of school garden BY MARIKO LAMB | BEACH & BAY PRESS A green movement at Pacific Beach Middle School (PBMS) has done more than just inspire an oncampus garden filled with fresh, organic vegetables that furnish the school’s cafeteria. It has also nourished the minds of its young students through multi-disciplinary learning opportunities campuswide. Four years ago, the first seedlings in PBMS’s newly created garden began to sprout for the first time. The following year, under the leadership of librarian Sally Kaufman, a garden club was formed to tend to the nutritional greens in an area that was formerly home to a few less-fruitful bushes. “It’s always a work in progress. We just added another planter, got a bunch of hay from the church that’s around the tree and we always try to add new things,” said Kaufman. “It’s pretty established, but it’s always evolving.” She and the 20-something members of the garden club meet after school once a week to tend to the plants, taking part in every stage of the circle of life, from planting new seeds to maintaining a healthy growth environment to harvesting ripe vegetables and herbs. The students are also responsible for brainstorming innovative ways to encourage a vigorous, more prosperous environment, even having to fend off crows or other predators on occasion. “Everything out there is a project,” Kaufman said. “Lately, we’ve been planting just a little bit each week, but we’ll be tending to it, weeding, raking up pine needles or making chicken-wire structures
“We do some cooking and we talk about eating fresh and organic and those kinds of things, but we really want to pull in more of the classrooms. A garden can be every subject so easily, and there is curriculum for it everywhere.” SALLY KAUFMAN Pacific Beach Middle School garden club coordinator
because the crows come out there digging for grubs and pulling at our plants.” After three years of digging, planting and watering, students are witnessing the success of the program firsthand, which is evident in the bountiful produce generated in the garden. “We just started harvesting plants for the cafeteria, which has been really cool,” said Kaufman. “We pick it, clean it with the salad spinner and bring it to [cafeteria supervisor] Baba.” More than just getting their hands dirty, the students are learning valuable lessons in agriculture, small business, science, engineering, math and a multitude of additional educational avenues available through the program. “We do some cooking and we talk about eating fresh and organic and those kinds of things, but we really want to pull in more of the classrooms,” she said. “A garden can be every subject so easily, and there is curriculum for it everywhere.” One literature teacher made the garden her classroom by relating how the fictional motif one of the class books, “Seedfolks,” applied to
situations closer to home. “We’re taking baby steps. We really want science in here. Science is endless, even with them just coming out and looking at the bugs and all the different experiments you can do starting seeds,” she said. “For math, students can figure out circumference and depth when we’re filling dirt, figuring out how many cubic yards there are in a plot.” From the garden to the salad bar to the classroom, Kaufman’s garden club introduces new flavors many students have never tried before, encourages multi-disciplinary learning and invites students to take part in a fun after-school environment to learn and explore. “It’s a real movement of getting fresher produce into our school, and I think San Diego Unified is definitely taking the lead with it. They realize how valuable a garden can be for every subject and how much students can learn,” she said. “The experience in the garden is that they’re learning firsthand where their food is coming from and they’re starting to see the importance of eating organic food that doesn’t have pesticides and toxins.” Kaufman said her students are marveled by the fact that they grew the vegetables that nourish the rest of the school with their own hands. “As I watch these students, they protect the garden. I see them out there during lunch sitting there looking at it, and you can tell they really just have a sense of ownership and pride in it,” she said. “And they’re learning about everything firsthand. It encompasses everything. A garden is really a classroom.”
Mission Bay Alum leading hot, new Sockers dynasty BY KEITH ANTIGIOVANNI | BEACH & BAY PRESS Mission Bay High School alum and San Diego Sockers team captain Aaron Susi has been an integral part of the three-time defending Premiere Arena Soccer League (PASL) champion Sockers recent success since the franchise returned four years ago. The Sockers defeated the Detroit Waza 8-6 on March 11 to win a fourth straight PASL title and notch a 14th overall title for the Sockers franchise. Susi has been a part of three straight PASL titles. In Susi’s 16 years of professional soccer, he has bounced around the professional ranks with stops in Arizona, St. Louis, Wichita, Philadelphia and Northern California. His career has come full circle after being drafted by the San Diego Sockers in 1997 just before the league folded. The original San Diego Sockers indoor-soccer league franchise was established in 1978, winning 10 of 11 league championships between 1982 and 1992, folding in 1996. The Sockers were briefly revived in 2001 and lasted until 2004, then revived again in 2009 with the current franchise picking up where the original left off, adding three more championships, a 58-6 regular-season record and the longest winning streak in U.S. professional sports — 48 game-winning streak that was snapped on Jan. 27 in a 6-5 overtime loss to the Dallas Sidekicks. The streak had dated back to Dec. 29, 2010.
After spending its first three seasons at the Chevrolet Arena in Del Mar, the club moved to the Valley View Sports Arena on Midway Avenue, the home arena of the Sockers in its heyday. Susi’s interest in soccer goes back to his youth, when he was influenced by watching his older brother and his brother’s friend play. He played at the youth level with the Mission Bay Soccer Club before playing four years for the MBHS soccer team,where he was named CIF and Western League Player of the Year in his senior year in 1992, followed by four years with the San Diego State University soccer team. While at SDSU, Susi led the Aztecs in scoring for three consecutive seasons, was a three-time allconference and two-time All-American. He currently ranks fifth in SDSU history with 78 points. His success has carried over into the pros, as he recorded his 500th point on an assist to teammate Eric Wunderle. In his first four years in the PASL, Susi has 126 points (65 goals, 61 assists) in 50 games. Susi also works as the Sockers’ director of corporate sponsorships. “You have to start planning for retirement,” said Susi. “I’m in the 99th percentile of stepping down after this year.” When asked why he is contemplating retirement despite still playing a high level, he replied, “All the years of running takes a toll. We’ll see as we get closer to that time.”
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Bird Rock artists unite for Maker’s Fest BY MARIKO LAMB | BEACH & BAY PRESS A group of creatively inspired, community-minded local artists will converge at Bird Rock Arts Gallery on March 23 to display their work, give live art and design demonstrations and receive orders for custom commissioned works at Maker’s Fest, a oneday festival celebrating the innovative minds of local creators and their craft. The festival will be brought to life thanks to the collaboration of Bird Rock Arts Gallery owner Maria Parenteau and local artist, gallery advisor and festival director Fernando Pinon. “It’s a great chance to bring artists from across the spectrum into one place to showcase their work and educate the art-loving community of Bird Rock,” said Pinon. “Plus, it’s the only place in La Jolla where you have such direct and immediate access to a wide range of artists that can produce custom works of art and home décor from sandals to salt shakers.” The family friendly art festival will feature live music by local musician SeaSalt Blondie, a kids community mural painting activity, craft beer and wine by Helms Brewing Company and C.S. Cellars, and live artist demonstrations by local studios including ARHALU, Artist’s Roots, My Art Shed, Maker Place, Sherilyn Clayes, Maria Parenteau and Wall Flavor Murals. Raffle tickets sold at the event will help fund the revitalization efforts of the SDPD substation in Pacific Beach. The grand prize raffle winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to ARHALU for its custom designed, tailor-measured leather sandals and slipcases. The free festival is open to the public
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$3.5M facelift in the works for Tom Ham’s Lighthouse BY MARIKO LAMB | BEACH & BAY PRESS Tom Ham’s Lighthouse — a longstanding fixture on the westernmost point of Harbor Island — has literally been a beacon of bright light along the waterfront for mariners and diners alike for the last 40 years. When Tom Ham first purchased the property, Coast Guard regulations mandated that a beacon illuminate that point on the manmade peninsula. Through collaboration with the Coast Guard and with a little ingenuity from Ham’s architect, Beacon No. 9 was incorporated into the design of the restaurant itself, and an easement was granted to the Coast Guard for the maintenance and operation of the still-functioning lighthouse. Now, more than four decades later, Tom Ham’s daughter, Susan Baumann, husband Larry and their three adult sons — Andy, Tommy and Grant — will modernize major features of the 1971 bayfront restaurant with $3.5 million in renovations to its interior dining spaces, banquet rooms and exterior facades. From the outside, Harbor Island passersby will see walls knocked down to accommodate expansive windows and a new outdoor dining patio above the water, drastic changes to the interior dining area that will include an 18-seat bar and adjacent cocktail lounge with panoramic views of the bay and cityscape, as well as the creation of a new wedding court in a semi-secluded corner of the property. “We did a renovation about 10 years ago, but we were only closed for
The new light-emitting diode (LED) lens is much smaller, but emits a more distinct, clear signal, while also saving the Coast Guard dollars each day on its utility bill. Photo courtesy of Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
about a month. It was never seen in the public’s eye as a major renovation. There wasn’t enough change. It was more of an update than a remodel,” said youngest son Andy. “This is a major renovation, and it’s definitely about time. We’re getting close to our lease end with the port, so if you make capital improvements on the building, you get a lease extension.” For a $3.5 million investment and about four months of construction, Tom Ham’s gets another 40 years on its lease. And in the next 40 years, the family-run business will carry on the restaurant’s legacy with the myriad strengths of the entire family, including Susan and Larry’s sons who — until recently — were pursuing careers in fields like engineering, law and medicine. “We need to have that family feel in there. Everyone who comes to Bali Hai [also run by the Baumanns] knows Larry, my father. Everybody’s met Larry and that’s been a big part of the
business is to see the same face when you walk in the door, so it’s time to have family over there,” said Andy. “Unfortunately, my grandfather died a year after he bought the place, so we haven’t really had family there, but now we kind of have an army.” Despite the massive overhaul, the Baumanns intend to embrace the steadfast historic charm of the venerable California marine tradition Ham always envisioned. “My grandfather was a California historian, and he really embraced the early California discovery and shipping culture,” said Andy. “He collected artifacts, and his shipping artifacts are pretty impressive.” Ham’s penchant for authentic collectables is visible throughout both the Baumanns’ family-owned and operated restaurants. Walking through either is like walking through a cultural history museum, with authentic Polynesian tiki artifacts at Bali Hai and priceless nautical relics at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse adorning the walls and display cases. “Putting together the artifacts ties in the whole theme. Those are the things that are important to us,” said Andy. “The architect can design the whole thing, but you have to have those little touches at the end that really tie it all in.” Among Tom Ham’s Lighthouse’s many maritime artifacts are maps of San Diego Bay dating back to 1890, a genuine fog belt from a lighthouse in Massachusetts and a few leftover ship pieces from San Diego’s maritime museum.
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse owners Larry and Susan Baumann and manager and son, Andy BauPhoto by Mariko Lamb I Beach & Bay Press mann.
The most striking nautical fixture in the restaurant, however, is prominently displayed near the main entrance in the form of a fully operational beacon warning bay sailors of nearby land. The lighthouse, too, is getting a modern makeover, with the Coast Guard’s recent replacement of its old halogen lens to a cleaner, more energy-efficient LED light. “The Coast Guard came out last week and changed the light out just like they did at the Point Loma Lighthouse. It’s pretty impressive,” said Andy. “It’s a bright light, and it’s a lot smaller than the other one. The old lens was big and it would put out more of a glow. This one is very distinct and
sends out more of a light.” The upgrades to both the lighthouse lens and building renovation are in line with a certain ongoing trend throughout Point Loma, with many improvements at other businesses in the area also under way. “You can see that everybody is getting to the end of their leases. Everybody’s remodeling — Pizza Nova, Point Loma Seafood — everything’s getting updated around the same time,” he said. “It’s fun to be out on the water right now.” Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, located at 2150 Harbor Island Drive, is slated to reopen on May 1. For more information, visit www.tomhamslighthouse.com.
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This spring, Fiesta de Reyes offers live, free entertainment every day of the week. The stage, located in the Fiesta de Reyes courtyard, will host a variety of authentic folk-culture performances for the pleasure of diners, shoppers and passers-by. All performances are free and open to the public. Folklórico dancing will be performed on the Fiesta de Reyes stage Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. The term folklórico means “folk dance” in Spanish and is a collective term for traditional Latin American dances that celebrate local folk culture. Dancers wear brightly colored costumes reflecting traditional Spanish influence and
dance to music featuring horns and guitars. The dancing groups at Fiesta de Reyes consist of professional dancers, students and young children. On Wednesdays, Mariachi Divinas, the only allfemale mariachi group in San Diego, will occupy the Fiesta de Reyes stage from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. On Fridays, the Fiesta de Reyes stage will welcome Luis Max & Blue Moon from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The band features music straight from the heart and was influenced by growing up in Mexico. Its sounds are a fusion of Latin, rock and pop music. Rich in Latin percussion with a hint of jazz, it will satisfy even the most sophisticated of musical tastes.
Last and surely not least, Fiesta de Reyes also has a roving house Mariachi band. Los Rios performs every Monday, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Los Rios sings traditional mariachi songs, Santana, Kool and the Gang and even Pink Floyd tunes. Fiesta de Reyes is a lively experience with a permanent party ambiance. It is located at Juan and Calhoun streets, a one-block stroll from the Old Town Trolley Station. For more information call (619) 297-3100 or visit www.FiestaDeReyes.com.
NEWS City launches carton recycling public-education campaign San Diego City Council President Tony Young, in partnership with the Carton Council, has announced the launch of a comprehensive publiceducation campaign to promote the addition of food and beverage cartons to the city’s recycling program. The addition of carton packages marks another innovation in the city’s successful recycling efforts, with nearly all household containers used by residents now being recyclable. Residents who receive city refuse-collection service should place all empty food and beverage cartons in their blue curbside recycling bin. Commonly used carton containers include milk and juice cartons, as well as soup, broth and soy-milk cartons. “San Diego is committed to increasing recycling as part of our efforts for a cleaner and greener city,” said Young. “We are excited to partner with the Carton Council to expand our recycling program, and I encourage residents to recycle their cartons.” The initiative will enable the city of to boost its recycling rates. The city currently has a waste diversion rate of 65 percent, and having residents recycle their cartons will help to increase that number, according to officials. San Diego is part of a national movement of major cities that now
offer curbside residential carton recycling, and is one of the largest cities in California to recycle cartons. This expansion of their recycling program is being supported through a public private partnership with the Carton Council, a collaborative of carton manufacturers committed to expanding carton recycling in the United States. Carton recycling is becoming increasingly popular across the nation. In 2008, only 18 percent of American households had access to carton-recycling programs. Today, thanks in part to the Carton Council, this number has more than doubled to nearly 40 percent, with more than one in three households now having access. San Diego joins cities in over 40 states representing over 46 million households that now accept cartons as part of their residential curbside collection programs. “Carton recycling is a win for San Diego’s residents and the environment,” said Debbi Dodson, representing the Carton Council. “We are excited to be working in San Diego to expand its recycling program, and support education efforts to keep cartons out of landfills and in recycling bins.” To support the initiative, the city and the Carton Council will launch a public-education campaign to encourage residents to recycle their
food and beverage cartons. Key supporters and partners in the campaign include Horizon Organic dairy brand; Silk plant-based natural and organic beverages, and International Delight flavored, liquid non-dairy creamers. Each of these food and beverage product companies utilizes carton packaging, and wants to ensure that consumers recycle these products. The project’s partners will spend the next few months getting the word out to residents to raise public awareness about carton recycling. The campaign will include direct mail, radio promotions, advertising in local community newspapers, outreach at local community events, along with online and social media efforts. Local grocery stores have also committed to distribute informational materials about carton recycling to their customers. The recycled carton paper fibers are a valuable resource for making new products and consist of some of the highest quality fiber among recyclable products. Consequently, cartons have global demand and are shipped to paper mills, where the paper fiber is extracted to make new products such as paper towels, tissue and even building materials. For more information, visit www.recyclingworks.com. — Staff and contribution
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ally recognized curriculum that offers 11th- and 12th- grade students the opportunity to earn an IB CONTINUED FROM Page 1 diploma, which can get the student writing of the show. into college. The program consists of Senior Alex Biggers is writing his six core subjects: Language (native), essay on “American Protectionism” second language, individuals and and whether or not it helped cause societies (economics, geography and the Great Depression in the 1930s. history), mathematics/computer sciDarren Fennell’s topic is an analy- ence and arts (music, theatre, visual sis on the “Space Race” between the arts, film). It is now in nearly 3,500 U.S. and USSR in the 1950s and schools, 143 countries with includes 1960s and how America overcame more than one million students, an initial disadvantage in the race. according to 2012 data. Jordan Patterson, meanwhile, is The IB curriculum is divided into researching communism in North three levels: primary years program Korea and how it compares to true (PYP) for ages 3 to 11, middle years Marxism, while Emily Newell’s essay program (MYP) for ages 11 to 16 is about how dogs can be bred into so and international baccalaureate many different variations. diploma program (IBDP) for ages 16 The IB program is an internation- to 19.
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At night, Estrela goes to school to study accounting and actuarial science, but until he graduates, he hopes CONTINUED FROM Page 1 to continue doing what he loves. alike. He said people constantly “Essentially I’m a student right now, stopped by, asked questions and took and I want to squeeze one more sumpictures. Many left a tip in his tip jar — mer out of this before I have to go back carved out of sand. to the real world,” Estrela said. “This “The money, I don’t really care last summer was one of the best sumabout,” Estrela said. “I’m stoked if I get mers of my life, no kidding. I got to do three dollars in a day, because I can’t what I love all day long.” believe that somebody gave me three dollars to be building a sand castle all day.”
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A contemporary new look will soon grace the old Union 76 gas station property at Ingraham Street and La Playa Avenue in Crown Point with the development of The Point, a high-end, three-story project that broke ground on Feb. 7. The mixed-use apartment and commercial space will house 21 apartments and more than 2,000 square feet of retail space on the 22,500-square-foot lot. Native San Diego brothers Russell and Scott Murfey, owners of Vertias Urban Properties, and Murfey Construction bought the property from Loma La Jolla LLC for $1.2 million with an aim to bring higher quality apartment buildings to the area. The brothers expect the project to be completed by the end of this year. For more details about the project, see the B each & B ay Press article “High end, mixed-use project taking shape in Crown Point” at www.beachandbaypress.com. — M ariko Lamb
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time of year. “I see them often out at Lakeside because there are trees in the Lindo Lake Park area that are a good food source for them,” Straus said. “So, at certain times of the year, they’ll be out at Lindo Lake, but they’re probably roosting back here [in the beach communities].” She said the parrots have already made an appearance flying overhead at this year’s bird festival, and they’ve caused some excitement at festivals in the past. “At the bird festival three years ago, they landed in the trees,” Straus said. “All our guests were running out of the workshops and running down to see the parrots right here at the festival.” While there is no single explanation as to how the birds got here, Straus said there are two main theories, both of which may be true. One is that the parrots came to California as pets. “People like to have birds, especially parrots, as pets,” Straus said. “But sometimes, maybe there’s a behavior problem with the bird or maybe [the owners] are moving and they can’t take the bird with them, so the birds are simply released into the wild or the birds may escape into the wild.” According to The California Parrot Project, hundreds of released and escaped parrots throughout the state over time have led to the wild, breeding populations today. The other theory, Straus said, is that parrots native to northern Mexico came to California in search of a suitable habitat as areas of Mexico became deforested. Whatever the reason, the exotic birds
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have established themselves as a colorful addition to more than 500 species of birds found throughout San Diego County. “San Diego has an amazing diversity of birds, and that’s because we are lucky enough to be located on a major migration flyway,” Straus said. Straus said anyone interested in learning more about the variety of birds in San Diego should go on a San Diego Audubon Society bird walk. Throughout the month experts guide guests through local areas around the county like Santee Lake and La Jolla Shores to observe birds. For more information about the walks, visit www.sandiegoaudubon.org.
A judge delayed sentencing March 8 to May 31 for three young men convicted of murdering Mission Beach resident Garrett Berki, 18, a 2010 graduate of La Jolla High School, after he answered a Craigslist ad for a computer for sale in 2011. The victim’s parents and others were present for what was supposed to be sentencing, but defense attorneys persuaded San Diego Superior Court Judge Kerry Wells to delay it, based on recent changes in state law over the sentences of minors who are tried as adults. The gunman, Rashon Abernathy, 19, is expected to get 50 years in prison and his attorney, Kathleen Coyne, said she is challenging that sentence. “I want to give my client every opportunity … to get a parole decision in his natural life,” she said. Attorneys for Shaquille Jordan, 19, and Seandell Lee Jones, 19, said their clients face terms of 25 years to life and they, too, consider that too long. A jury convicted the trio of first-degree murder and robbery of Berki and his girlfriend on May 11, 2011. — Neal Putnam
Madriaga was accused of choking his girlfriend. Her head hit the dashboard of his car in the Oct. 27 incident near Loring and Lamont streets in Pacific Beach after they left a party at 12:15 a.m. at a hotel. The judge ordered Madriaga to complete a domestic-violence program. He will report to the work-furlough facility this week. Madriaga apologized to his girlfriend, who was in the courtroom, and added, “I know I messed up.” Madriaga pleaded guilty to inflicting corporal injuries to his girlfriend and to felony assault upon the officer involving the rammed patrol car. Halgren dismissed other charges that included dissuading a witness, hit and run, vandalism and evading officers. — Neal Putnam
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A former prosecutor who was convicted of three misdemeanors in a Pacific Beach ticket-fixing case was ordered March 8 to perform 200 hours of volunteer work under terms of three years probation. Allison Worden, 37, may face suspension of her license to practice law, said San Diego Superior Court Judge Louis Hanoian. He said the court is PB man given work required to report the case to the state furlough for assaults bar. She was fined $1,500. Tommy Madriaga, 34, of Pacific Hanoian noted he was not suspendBeach, was sentenced March 5 to one ing her license, but he believed there year in a work-furlough facility for would be an interim suspension of her injuring his girlfriend and assaulting a license because the offense was one of police officer when he rammed his car moral turpitude. Worden resigned into a patrol vehicle. from the District Attorney’s Office on Madriaga will be allowed to go to Feb. 19, six days after a jury convicted work, but will be locked up at nights her. and on weekends in a facility for one Her legal troubles began on May 28, year on terms of three years’ probation 2011 in the 4600 block of Cass Street which was granted by San Diego Supe- when a police officer pulled over a car rior Court Judge Laura Halgren. driven by another prosecutor, Amy
Maund. The officer noticed Worden, a passenger, wasn’t wearing a seat belt, and issued tickets to Worden and Maund. Worden called police Sgt. Kevin Friedman, a supervisor in the traffic department, who then destroyed the tickets and later pleaded no contest to destruction of a traffic citation. Friedman, 49, was ordered to perform 40 hours of volunteer work and placed on two years’ probation and fined $500. He resigned, moved to Arizona and refused to testify in Worden’s trial. Deputy Attorney General Michael Murphy asked for 30 days in jail, saying “she did violate the public trust.” Her attorney was Paul Pfingst, who hired her when he was District Attorney. He told the judge “she has paid a substantial penalty.” — Neal Putnam
Farmers market celebrates 25th year The Pacific Beach Certified Market at the Promenade Mall at 4150 Mission Blvd. has reached its 25th year on March 9. Dozens of farm families have made the weekly trek to Pacific Beach, bringing their fresh products to local consumers. The market is the longest-running certified farmers market in the city, starting a trend that continues today. It has remained a “pure” farmers market, relying on consumers recognizing that the participants are truly farmers who have the best they can produce to offer. The vendors represent the crops that local farmers grow first and foremost, and give folks a feel for how things are in the local agricultural community. The event takes place on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit sdfarmbureau.org/BuyLocal/Farmers-Markets.php.
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Moonshine and Full Strength Funk Band LIVEMUSIC BY BART MENDOZA | BEACH & BAY PRESS Indie trio Modern Day Moonshine performs at the Duck Dive on March 15, part of a month-long residency. The band’s music is a mixed bag, with touches of rock, folk, reggae and blues running through its set. Songs like “Finding Home” have a sweet, soul edge that remind more than a little of peak-era Allman Brothers, but it also has tunes like funky rock workout “Expiration Date” and acoustic folk strummer “Running out of Time,” to keep the set list interesting. Anyone looking for a good way to start off the weekend need look no further than Modern Day Moonshine’s Friday evening sets. • Modern Day Moonshine: Friday, March 15 at The Duck Dive, 4650 Mission Blvd. 6 p.m. All ages. www.theduckdive.com It’s all right there in the name. The Full Strength Funk Band is a local nine-piece group specializing in 1970s-era R&B, soul and, of course, funk. Appearing at Tio Leo’s on March 23, the band specializes in music by the likes of Stevie Wonder, The Commodores and the Average White Band, with a tight horn section and both male and female vocals. The band does mix in a few new songs in its sets, but it’s the familiar classics circa 1968-1976 that keeps fans coming back. Dancing might not be mandatory at this show, but it’s probably inevitable. • Full Strength Funk Band: Saturday, March 23 at Tio Leo’s, 5302 Napa St. 9 p.m. 21 and up. www.tioleos.om Not that there aren’t a lot of great musicians out there, but there may not currently be a finer frontman in San Diego than Stevie Harris of Stevie and the Hi Staxx’s, appearing at The Griffin on March 23. The band plays original music, a blend of funk, R&B, rock and soul with Hammonddriven grooves and horn-accented beats that have a 1970s flair without sounding retro. As great as the band’s tunes like “Pomepeii” are, it’s Harris’s role as frontman that seals the deal. His terrific voice is almost a bonus on top of the great stage moves. Fans of modern soul and R&B should be sure to check this group out — few play the music better and Harris is hard to beat.
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• Stevie and the Hi Staxx: Saturday, March 23 at The Griffin, 1310 Morena Blvd. 9 p.m. 21 and up. www.thegriffinsd.com Classic rock cover band The Weener Pigs will perform at the annual Los Compadres De Escuela Longfellows fundraiser, held at Brick by Brick on March 23. This year’s event has a Mardi Gras theme, with proceeds from a silent auction and 100 percent of the night’s cover going to help local Longfellow Elementary School. Meanwhile, The Weener Pigs should be the perfect sound track to the night’s activities with a crowd-pleasing set list that ranges from The Beatles to The Who. This is a good opportunity to catch some fun music, and do a good deed at the same time. • Los Compadres De Escuela Longfellows Fundraiser: Saturday, March 23, at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave.
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The Patio serving up outdoor dining magic daily BY DAVID ROTTENBERG | BEACH & BAY PRESS There is magic to outdoor dining. Warm sunny days and blue skies can enhance lunch. Cool, scent-filled moonlit evenings can make dinner flavors sparkle. That’s why so many San Diego restaurants offer outdoor dining or “dining al fresco.” That’s Italian for “in the cool air.” What could be better than to dine at the eponymous The Patio, where its patio is one of its main features. The Patio is built on the site of the former Lamont Street Grill, a landmark that pleased diners for more than 20 years. But, after all that time, the owners had enough. The former restaurant has been rebuilt and enhanced to give it a fresh, contemporary look and feel. Located in the heart of Pacific Beach, it is close enough to the ocean to feel the breezes, yet sufficiently close to private residences to give it a neighborhood restaurant feel. A new wood slat shrub-lined walkway leads from the parking area to the hostess desk. The interior of the restaurant and bar are accessed by walking through the patio, which is seeded with islands of small tables and tree-like heat lamps. A large brick wall is part of what remains from the old Lamont Grill, like the sacred Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. The setting is very romantic, a perfect place for date night The bar is a wonderful visual portion of the interior, and with good reason. Rows of bottles of liquor sit on the shelves like glass soldiers waiting to be called into action. Bar business must be good, because the choic-
es are terrific. Lots of bourbons, tequilas and vodkas. Devotees of single-malt scotch will find even my favorite, Lagavulin. How many diners have sampled Dutch gin, called “genever?” Here’s the opportunity. The specialty cocktails were crafted by a clever mixologist to light up the palate. There is a good selection of beers, both craft- and large-format brews. The wine list contained many unusual both excellent choices, some of which may be familiar in taste but not so in name. For example, I enjoyed an excellent Spatburgunder from Germany, which is probably more familiar under the name pinot noir. Exploring the drink menu is an excellent way to begin both the meal and the conversations. The restaurant is owned by a dynamo of a woman, Gina Champion-Cain. She’s achieved great business success in real estate and hospitality industries and has been honored both academically, as well as for business achievement. She was the recipient of the San Diego Business Journal’s 2001 Women Who Mean Business Award, San Diego Metropolitan’s 2001 40 Under Forty Award, San Diego Magazine’s 50 People to Watch for 2002, and many more. She sits currently on the University of San Diego’s Real Estate Institute’s Commercial Real Estate Advisory Committee, the University of San Diego’s Policy Advisory Board, and has served as an officer on the executive committee for the Downtown San Diego Partnership for more
The Patio is built on the site of the former Lamont Street Grill, a landmark that pleased diners for more than 20 years. But, after all that time, the owners had enough. The former restaurant has been rebuilt and enhanced to give it a fresh, contemporary look and feel. Located in the heart of Pacific Beach, it is close enough to the ocean to feel the breezes, yet sufficiently close to private residences to give it a neighborhood restaurant feel. Gina Champion-Cain is the dynamo behind Courtesy photo The Patio on Lamont Street.
than 10 years. As the moving spirit behind the restaurant, she focuses all her training and skill on making it succeed. The affable executive chef, John Medall, concentrates on flavor, combining tastes to please the palate by using the best and freshest of ingredients. He knows the local scene and tastes well, having worked at Galileo, Red Circle and Sheraton Suites among other local venues. He also brings his great experience from Las Vegas, where tastes are greatly varied. His menus change seasonally and intermittently between times. His new menu for spring will launch mid March. The menu itself is divided into sections of small plates, ideal for shar-
ing, medium plates for lighter appetites and large plates, full entrees. An assortment of small plates could make an interesting dinner. Brussels sprouts dipped into asiago and blue cheese cream could combine with lamb osso buco and Israeli couscous, helped by tomato and pesto bruschetta with aged mozzarella. Or, how about fire-roasted artichoke (a great conversation starter) with sautéed calamari in spicy tomato broth, along with filet medallion? There are countless combination possibilities. As a standalone, the dungeness crab and ahi tuna tower comes as a tapering cylinder of seafood, avocado, tomato and cucumber. Poke it and it falls apart into delightful morsels, better with every bite. The flatbreads deserve special mention —they are delicious! Available in
vegetarian, seafood or beef and blue versions, they are satisfying, yet not filling. Entrees offer seafood (ubiquitous salmon, scallops and catch of the day), chicken, pork and filet. The pork shank was a large portion so tender that the meat flaked off, served on top of a delightful risotto. One of the night’s special was an octopus dish of tentacles that were wonderfully crispy on the outside, yet tender on the inside, served with bean, onion and ham. For dessert, don’t pass on the warm chocolate chip cookie, with pecans and vanilla bean ice cream. Of course, their signature dessert the “twisted Elvis” with fresh made banana bread, peanut butter, carmel sauce and fresh vanilla bean ice cream. Made fresh daily, they are terrific sweet finishes to a delightful meal. Special mention must be given to the service — it was attentive yet not obtrusive, and very helpful in making selections. Bottom line — The Patio really is magical, outdoors and even indoors. The ambiance is cozy, the food terrific and prices are very moderate. It is even “dog friendly” so feel free to bring canine friends. The Patio is open daily for lunch and dinner and for brunch on weekends. A weekday happy hour offers drink discounts. Live music is featured on Sunday. Valet parking is available for only $3. The Patio is located at 4445 Lamont St. in Pacific Beach between Garnet and Grand avenues. Reservations are recommended. Call (858) 412-4648 for information and directions.
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Las Olas has opened a third location on West Point Loma Boulevard with plenty of savory Courtesy photo food and drink.
Las Olas offers up more tasty Mexican fare with 3rd venue Since 1981, Las Olas has been serving great Mexican Food by the beaches of North County. In January, the commute ended for residents of Point Loma and surrounding residents craving a meal from San Diego’s fish taco pioneers with the opening of a new restaurant at 3924 W. Point Loma Blvd., at the corner with Sports Arena Boulevard. Owners Dave Murphey and Pete Johnson, both originally from the area, said they are excited about the new venue, which offers plenty of parking. According to the owners, the menu offers many options, like “build your own tacos” with seafood, chicken, pork, along with carne asada taco platters and favorites like flame-roasted chili relleños stuffed with fall-off-the-bonetender carnitas or seasonal grilled vegetable enchiladas. The owners boast honest food, prepared fresh daily from scratch with wholesome ingredients.
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Go Green 4 Education continues to be a hit in Pacific Beach A donation from Go Green for Education (GG4E) allowed Friends of Pacific Beach Elementary School to fund an upper-grade reading specialist. The addition to the staff at PBE pulls students who are struggling and gives them the extra one-on-one guidance they require to succeed. In addition, a Go Green for Educa-
tion donation to Kate Sessions Elementary School helped fund supplies for our school library. Sign up to be a member of GG4E today at www.gogreen4education.org. Signing up is free and 100 percent of the profits are donated to the Pacific Beach elementary schools. GG4E will launch its Community
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GG4E sponsor window decal and a web listing on the gogreen4education.org website and digital newsletter as a participating business, call Destry at (619) 634-5179 or Kathy at (858) 220-2994. It's a very inexpensive way to draw the community to your business while helping community schools!
The Seaside Farmers Market will celebrate its grand opening at Mission Bay High School in the Grand Avenue student parking lot on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to help us kick off the weekly Saturday event and enjoy delicious food, artisans, produce and much more. All profits benefit Mission Bay High School.
MISSION BAY HIGH Mission Bay High School will host an open house on Saturday, March 16 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy the open house and then head to the new Seaside Farmer’s Market, located in the student parking lot. Parking will be available for parents in our lot by the football field. PACIFIC BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL • Pacific Beach Middle School Music Department will have its St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the school lunch court. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, muffins, coffee, milk and juice! Only $5 ($6 at the event). Tickets can be purchased in the school office. What a great way to start St. Patty’s Day weekend while supporting the talented musicians at PBMS! • PB Middle Campus Cleanup Day is on Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Help improve the school campus! Students can earn community service time by serving their school and adults can get some great productive exercise! • More award winners at PB Middle School. Principal Ernie Remillard and
Karla Martinez were honored by the California Association of IB World Schools. Martinez was awarded 2012-13 Exemplary Educator of the Year for IB Middle Years Programme and Remillard won the 2012-13 Teacher Training Award. Congratulations! • Congratulations to the PB Locals surf team. It has been having great success up and down the coast as it competes against schools from Coronado to Oceanside. Jakob Osland hit the trifecta at the Scholastic Surf Series contest in Oceanside on Feb. 23, placing second in body boarding, fourth in the long board competition and fifth in the short board competition. Kieran Wills placed fourth in body boarding. The club practices every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Tower 27. To learn more, contact Elkie Wills at ewils2008@hotmail.com. CROWN POINT JMA Join Crown Point Jr. Music Academy’s 65th anniversary celebration. Admission is free and open to the public. There will be a carnival, fun activities for guests, food, music and a welcoming of returning alumnae, which include a display of memorabilia pertaining to school history, along with a special appearance from District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer and a silent auction to raise funds for school music programs. Local media will be invited to cover some of the day’s events and showcase the school for the larger community. Come join the fun from 3:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit Facebook: “Friends of Crown Point Jr. Music Academy.” • Students at Crown Point Jr. Music Academy traveled around the world visiting the homeland of many famous composers. From Mozart in Germany to “Sakura Sakura” Cherry Blossom in Japan. They visited almost every continent while enjoying the beautiful music from a sting quartet. An hour of geography and culture for students, you could hear a pin drop. PB ELEMENTARY • March is Merchant Appreciation month for the ongoing eScrip fundraiser. PBE would like to thank the local Von’s (1702 Garnet Ave.) for its commitment to the school. During this simple, efficient fundraiser families help the school while shopping for their families. The funds come back to the school and help fund the SEE SCHOOLS, Page 13
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Summer Camps
Spring & Summer Camps Kids experience performing arts at Junior Theatre Camp Join Junior Theater this summer and experience the wonderful world of performing arts where campers will take classes in acting, dance, and singing.
Traditional, performance, specialty and advanced camps available in Balboa Park. Junior Theatre also provides K-3 camps in La Jolla. Camps run June 10- Aug 30. To register or for a list of camp dates, descriptions and pricing visit junior theatre.com. Register early as our camps fill quickly.
Beach Breeze Arts Camp June 24 to 28, 2013, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for youth 6th to 12th grade. Immersion experiences in visual art, theater, dance, and visual and performing art technology. Led by highly qualified San Diego educators. Hosted by the Pacific Beach United Methodist Church.
1561 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 cost $185 if registering before May 24 Limit 25 young artists, email artscamp@pbumc.org to apply.
New this year AMT Jr. for grades 6-9: Once Upon a Matress AMT 9-12: Into the Woods and AAC 9-12: Caucasian Chalk Circle. Specialty Camps: So you think you can dance?, Glee Camp, and Improv Camp. Performance camps for students grade 3-6: How to Eat Like a Child, Cats, Stinky Cheese Man, Perils of Lulu. Performance camps for students grades 7-12: Grease, Newsies, Les Miserables in Concert, and MacBeth. For more about San Diego Jr. Theatre call (619) 239-1311.
Our camps are led by directors who are nationally recognized PGA/LPGA professionals and college coaches and are joined on staff by other teaching professionals, college assistant coaches, renowned high school coaches and former/current college players. Enroll in a Nike Jr. Golf Camp today and see why over 150,000 junior golfers have participated in what we believe are among the best junior programs in the country.
Nike Golf Schools & Junior The Peninsula YMCA The Peninsula Family YMCA offers day Camps 2013 Nike Golf Schools and Jr. Camps offer a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of each camper. Every facet of the game is covered during morning instruction and afternoon course play. Beginning, intermediate, high school and advanced players can immerse themselves in the sport for an entire week.
camps all summer long beginning June 12 through August 30. Day camps range from a variety of choices and for youth ages 5-16. There are many new camps to choose from and some returning favorites including ice-skating, gymnastics, swim lessons, field trips to amusement parks and much more. Kids will grow, discover and explore
while making lasting friendships and memories. Camps fill up fast, so please sign up early. To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go to camp, the Y offers financial assistance to those in need. To register to either spring or summer camps, please visit peninsula.ymca.org or call (619) 226-8888 for more information.
Pacific Beach United Methodist Church Extends a Warm Welcome
Chartered in 1947 and still celebrating the grace of God, the Pacific Beach United Methodist Church (PB UMC) is a faith community which people of many ages, stages, and backgrounds call home. Some have claimed PB UMC as "their" church since the 1950's; others have just arrived. The church is known for excellent music, uplifting messages, opportunities for compassionate service, creativity in putting everyone's gifts to work, and a beautiful courtyard complete with what must be Pacific Beach's largest living Christmas tree! PB UMC has long-held commitment to supporting families by sponsoring kids to participate in a resident summer camp in Julian, organizing week-long youth service projects which prove inspiring and eyeopening to teens, and mentoring young people. This year the church will add an arts day camp to its array of youth opportunities. More information is available at www.myPBchurch.org.
Day Camps at La Jolla YMCA The La Jolla YMCA offers day camps all summer long beginning June 12th through August 30th. Day camps range from a variety of choices and for ages five to seventeen years old. There are more than 100 camps to choose from, including ice-skating, gymnastics, swim lessons, field trips to amusement parks and much more. Kids will learn, grow and thrive making lasting friendships and memories. Camps fill up fast so please sign up as soon as possible. To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go to camp, the Y offers financial assistance to those in need. Also, it’s not too late to sign up for our spring camps beginning April 1 through April 5. To register to either spring or summer camps, please visit lajolla.ymca.org or call (858) 453-3483 for more information.
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art and science garden programs. For more information, visit http://www.escrip.com. • PBE will have its annual Jog-aThon on Monday, March 25. The students have been prepped with discussions on the concept of goal setting for the event and in life. They will gather pledges from friends and family, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the school. KATE SESSIONS ELEMENTARY Kate Sessions’ annual auction is almost here. The auction is the biggest fundraiser of the year and
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school officials hope to raise enough money to continue the art, music, Spanish and library programs. This year's theme is “Passport to the Islands,” and the event will be held on April 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mission Bay Yacht Club. The auction committee is busy collecting donations and sponsorship for the auction. Organizers are looking for services, gift certificates, merchandise, creative baskets, vacation-rental stays, airline miles and the like. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact katesessionselementary@gmail.com for more information. FOPBSS • Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools will meet Wednesday,
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March 27 at 6 p.m. in the PB Middle School library. Listen to Catherine Jolley from the PB Town Council and find out what's happening at our secondary schools. All are welcome. • Friends of PB Secondary Schools Auction Fundraiser, the largest fundraiser of the year. The event happens Sunday, May 5 at the Mission Beach Women’s Club from 5 to 9 p.m. If you have a donation for the auction, the organization welcomes it. Email mbhsfriends@yahoo.com. FOPBSS is a 501(c) 3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. Proceeds benefit Pacific Beach Middle and Mission Bay High school enrichment, music, international baccalaureate programmes, sports and other activities.
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OPEN HOUSES LA JOLLA Sat & Sun 1-4pm ........6355 Via Cabrera ............3BR/3BA.......$759,000-$789,000......Natasha Alexander / Charles Schevker 858-336-9051 Sat & Sun 1-4pm ........7734 Hidden Valley Ct. .....4BR/3.5BA........$3,100,000 ...............................................Vince Crudo • 858-518-1236 Sat 1-4pm..................5712 Skylark Pl...............3BR/3BA...........$1,250,000.......................................Peggy Weinbrecht • 858-243-2304 Sat 12-3pm................333 Midway Dr................3BR/3BA...........$1,950,000 ................................................David Mora • 619-994-2438 Sun 1-4pm .................5712 Skylark Pl...............3BR/3BA...........$1,250,000...............................................Olivia Moore • 858-357-4675 Sun 1-4pm .................460 Gravilla.....................3BR/2.5BA........$1,325,000..................................................Marie Huff • 619-838-9400 Sun 12-3pm ...............5431 Westknoll Dr. ..........4BR/2.5BA........$1,489,000..........................................Michelle Dykstra • 858-344-7653 Sun 1-4pm .................5632 Rutgers Road..........4BR/4BA...........$1,595,000 .............................................Tammy Davis • 858-699-3765 Sun 2-4pm .................373 Coast S #3 ..............2BR/2BA...........$1,599,000 ........................................Virginia Luscomb • 619-981-2323 Sun 1-4pm .................1486 Vista Claridad..........4BR/3.5BA........$1,795,000.........................................Monica Leschick • 858-752-7854 Sun 1-4pm .................333 Midway St. ...............3BR/3BA...........$1,950,000................................................Jared Davis • 858-353-7854 Sun 1-4pm .................7710 Hidden Valley Court..4BR/3BA...........$2,395,000........................Susana Corrigan & Patty Cohen 858-229-8120 Sun 12-3pm ...............1964 Little St. .................4BR/4BA...........$3,538,000 .............................................Brenda Wyatt • 858-775-7333 Sun 1-4pm .................7569 Pepita Way.............5BR/5.5BA........$4,295,000..................................................Jeff Baker • 858-215-3739 Sun 2-4pm .................1944 Little St. .................5BR/5BA...........$4,478,000.......................................Sarah Flynn Tudor • 619-813-6609
Kathy Evans 858.775.1575 TimTusa.com American Dream Homes
619.822.0093 DRE# 01371100
Call me to Sell your Pacific Beach home or 2-4units! I have buyers ready to go!
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2559 SAN ANSELMO
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Sun 1-5pm .................9648 Black Gold Road .....4BR/4.5BA........$4,999,000.................................................Ed Mracek • 858-382-6006 PACIFIC BEACH / MISSION BEACH / CROWN POINT Sun 1-4pm .................1031 W. Briarfield............2BR/2BA...........$2,700,000-$2,990,000 ....................Dunfee / Schroedl • 858-361-9089 POINT LOMA / OCEAN BEACH Sat & Sun 11-4pm ......2917 Nipoma St..............$695,000Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 Sat & Sun 11-4pm ......867 Harbor View Place .....4BR/4.5BA........$2,495,000 .............................................Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 UNIVERSITY CITY Sat & Sun 5382 Renaissance Ave........................5BR/4BA...........$1,100,000 .................................................Cindy Eyer • 619-755-8757 Sun 12-3pm ...............4189 Stettler Way............6BR/3.5BA....$895,000-$923,000 ..................................Christie Duguid • 858-722-8844 CARMEL VALLEY Sun 1-3pm .................5172 Chelterham Terrace..6BR/4.5BA........$1,795,000..............................................Arlene Sacks • 858-922-3900
DRE #00872108
$635,000
“I had the good luck of using the expertise of Mr. Tusa to short sell my Pacific Beach home and can't say enough about the way he made everything glide through the process with the greatest of ease! I couldn't be happier and highly recommend him to list and sell your home! Thank you Mr. Tusa”
John S. - Seller
Thinking of Selling...
Call Brian Lewis Inventory is at a record low I want to earn your business!
(619) 300-5032 www.thinkbrian.com
Mission Bay Real Estate Association Real Estate Trade Association for 92109 “Where professionals meet to serve you”
www.mbrea.net
NORTH P.B. OCEAN VIEW TOWNHOME 4189 Stettler Way, University City This 6 BR/3.5BA home is sited on one of the largest view lots in University City with sweeping panoramic easterly views.
Offered at $895,000 - $923,000
5712 Skylark Place, La Jolla Great opportunity in La Jolla! Sweeping view property with white water ocean views, downtown San Diego views, Mission Bay, all the way to the Mexico Islands.
881 Thomas #9, Pacific Beach Best buy in PB. Live just a block to the ocean in this nicely updated 2BR /2BA condo. Stainless steel appliances, Japanese sliding doors accent living area and southwesterly views.
Offered at $1,250,000
Offered at $$443,000 - $462,000
3 bedrooms/3.5 baths Attached garage 1,493 sq feet See more at www.928SAPPHIRE.com
Michelle Serafini 858.829.6210 | michelle@locationlocationcoastal.com locationlocationcoastal.com | facebook.com/michelleserafinirealtor 5-Star Best in Client Satisfaction Award Winner-6 consecutive years (2007-2013); Recipient of Online Marketing Award of Excellence-Realtor.com; Trust & Estate Property Sales; Relocation Certified Agent; Lic. #01411969
JOHN TOLERICO
858.876.4672 www.sell858.com DRE#01204419
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Coastal Properties *#1 Office in Total Real Estate Sales in 92109 Since 2005 #1 Office in Listings Sold in 92109 Since 2005 **#1 in Sold Transactions in the U.S. Since 1997
(858) 272-9696 • Remax-Coastal.com
*Data obtained from SANDICOR MLS **Re/Max International
L CKY YO ! YOU'RE IN LUCK! New Construction. Live in a coveted beach location... 7 blocks from the Oceanfront and 3 blocks from Sail Bay! 2,300+ sqft of elegance! Penthouse room with wetbar, Bay View Roofdeck, 3 fireplaces, security system, closed circuit TV, and more. 2 homes available. To be completed May 2013.
GET YOUR PIECE OF GOLD! Brand New 2,800sf ultra modern Single Family Residence in Sail Bay. Enjoys stunning panoramic ocean and bay views. State of the art home theater. Smart Home capability. A/C. Solar. Over 1,000 sf of deck space maximizes your coastal living experience. Call for a full list of features.
Thinking of Selling...
Call Brian Lewis Inventory is at a record low I want to earn your business!
(619) 300-5032 www.thinkbrian.com Some Past Sales
440 Sea Lane, La Jolla
KATHY EVANS
$2,475,000
5750 La Jolla Corona Dr, La Jolla
92109’s Top Producer
$2,400,000
(858) 775-1575 ISellBeach.com
4012 Nobel Dr #102, University Towne Centre
$238,000
1265 Archer Street, Pacific Beach
$757,500
DRE# 00872108
Great views from this 3 bedroom/2.5 bath
home in Pacific Beach!
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Coming Soon
$699,000 Call Beau for details.
Owner occupied 4br 3ba bayfront townhome with stunning views of the Beach and Bay. Top floor features a high arched beam architectural ceiling. Spacious width of the living/dining area & master bedroom suite is a design plus. Unit comes with 3 parking spaces and storage galore.
3404 Zola Street, Pt Loma
$1,337,500 (includes personal property). If you’re thinking of Buying or Selling Please contact me for a free market Analysis or list of properties for sale.
REDUCED $995,000
Beau Trickey Mobile: 858.334.3019 Office: 858.272.9696
1009 Tourmaline #2
Stunning 3/3 remodeled townhouse only 2 blocks to the beach with an oversized 2 car garage, what more could you ask for?! Home features custom wood flooring, remodeled kitchen w/ stainless and granite and remodeled bathrooms with travertine.
$615,000
David R. Hill
858-692-8161
619-889-4455
Todd Adamson
DRE # 00631219
beau@beautrickey.com
858-373-7923
DRE #01473230
DRE# 01901736
Renovated North PB beach house with 4 bedrooms including a huge master suite with a walk-in closet, 2 large bathrooms, large great room that looks out onto the expansive backyard and 400sq ft deck. Everything has been redone from top to bottom. All of this on a full sized lot and only 4 blocks to the beach. It won’t last so get it before it goes on the MLS!
ReMax Coastal Properties
Don Hawthorne
beachpropertybrokers.com
743 San Fernando Pl. in South Mission Beach You will love this So. Mission townhome on the edge of Belmont Park with panoramic ocean and bay views! This lovely home features 3BR/2.5BA, 1,336 sq ft, open floor plan, 2 car side by side garage, large sunny front patio for al fresco dining, skylights, warm fireplace and much more! Just steps to the ocean, don't miss another sunset!
Are you thinking of buying or selling? Who better to help you than a PB native
Your Native PB Realtor & Neighbor Voted 5 Star Realtor of the Year by San Diego Magazine
$975,000
Scott Booth
Steve Cairncross
Realtor
858-735-1045 www.beachseller.com
Re/Max Coastal Properties
(858)775-0280
stevecairnx@gmail.com
scottboothsd@gmail.com
DRE #0859218
CA DRE Lic #01397371
Suit & tie service with flip flop friendliness
4444 Mission Blvd., Pacific Beach • (858) 272.9696 DRE # 00935682