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Zapf, Boot joust in PB mini-debate By DAVE SCHWAB

TOUTING LOCAL ASSETS With an emerging campaign to develop a comprehensive plan for more green spaces, economic growth and the enhancement of quality-of-life issues in the Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay areas, a community-based think tank held a public workshop April 29 to massage community input and visions to begin creating a clearer focus. Photo by Jim Grant

Incubating ecodistrict visions for PB Residents packed Pacific Beach Middle School’s library April 29 to weigh in on what’s to be done with expert recommendations on how to make Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay Park more green and environmentally friendly. The EcoDistrict/Livability Workshop — hosted by a community-based think tank — was the next step in a planning process that began last year. In 2013, several members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) visited the beach areas to collaborate with local residents to develop

some concepts for making their communities more economically viable and environmentally sustainable. “Some of (the experts’) recommendations didn’t have a whole lot of relevance,” said architect Danielle Buttacavoli in opening remarks. “But many did. That’s why we’re here, to get the public’s input and to share some of the projects we’re working on, different things we might do to positively change the community and improve the quality of life here.” The workshop was supported by numerous Pacific Beach civic and political organizations, including Pacif-

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ic Beach Planning Group (PBPG) and beautifulPB. Architect and PB resident Ambrose Wong defined infrastructure as water, sewer, electrical and gas lines, storm drains, streets, alleys, sidewalks and crosswalks. “We want to make all the infrastructure that’s above and below the ground more sustainable,” said Wong, adding that can be accomplished by employing water conservation and recycling, using solar and wind power

Games” book and movie trilogy. Fergos’ troop has scheduled a trip to San Francisco this month, financed with their sales proceeds. Joined by thousands of girls from throughout the country, the members will walk across the Golden Gate Bridge to symbolize their advancement to Cadettes, the next level Girl Scouting. Girls in grades K-12 are welcome to attend a Girl Scout summer camp, even if they are not Scouts. Science, technology, engineering and math sessions include exposure to fields like marine biology and animal care. Outdoors types enjoy horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, swimming and wilderness survival. For more information, visit www.sdgirlscouts.org, or call (800) 643-4798. — Staff and contribution

venue for the debate. “I appreciate your activism,” Harris told the audience, warning visitors to be politically vigilant. Otherwise, he said, they run the risk of “having their quality of life adver sely SARAH affected.” HarBOOT ris said a case in point is an effort to increase the 30foot-height building limit in some parts of the city. LORIE ZAPF In her opening remarks, Boot — a Midway District resident, federal prosecutor and private consultant for

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Dark-horse candidates illuminate platforms

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Local Girl Scout’s cookie sales target, hit bullseye Girl Scout cookie season featured the usual delicious fare this year, with La Jolla-Pacific Beach Troop 4134 represented in large numbers in front of the Garnet Avenue Vons store. And when the dust cleared, one of the troop’s members had cinched a trip to Girl Scout camp for her efforts. Not only that — she’ll be telling about it from the Golden Gate Bridge. Chrysanthe Fergos, 11, sold 532 boxes of the staple cookies on her way to winning an overnight session at a yet-to-be-determined Girl Scout property (the organization maintains camp venues in Julian, Escondido and Balboa Park). The La Jolla resident said she has already signed up for the Spirit of Katniss archery session because she loves the sport and hopes to improve her skills. Katniss Everdeen is the central figure in the “Hunger

City Council District 2 hopefuls Lorie Zapf and Sarah Boot jousted at a Pacific Beach Town Council (PBTC)-sponsored mini-debate on April 16, with Zapf trading on her City Council experience and Boot attacking Zapf and the city’s recent performance on grass-roots issues. Interim District 2 Councilman Ed Harris, who has taken time out from being a lifeguard to fill out the remainder of Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s City Council term for the next eight months or so, introduced himself prior to the Zapf-Boot question-and-answer forum. Harris said he’s “getting up to speed on a lot of issues,” joking that the experience was like “drinking from a fire hose. “I’m a regular person, just like you guys,” Harris told the packed house at the Pacific Beach Woman’s Club, the

TOP COOKIE Chrysanthe Fergos, 11, a member of La Jolla-Pacific Beach Girl Scout Troop 4134, outpaced her fellow troop members in cookie sales this year, earning a trip to Girl Scout camp. Courtesy photo

Dark-horse candidates Jim Morrison and Mark Schwartz present striking contrasts in ideas and ideology to more mainstream political adversaries Sarah Boot and Lorie Zapf in the City Council District 2 City primary race on June 3. Morrison, a property manager and past member of the Pacific Beach Planning Group, is running for City Council because he said he’s been “disappointed in the city’s direction the last 10 years. “We’ve been watching companies go, and the middle class seems to be taking a beating,” said Morrison, adding he has a five-point corrective plan. “My plan is to increase shipping for our cargo port, dedicate a rail line east to

Imperial County and Arizona, expand from two to five the ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border, talk about trading Lindbergh Field with the Marines at Miramar and JIM find more MORRISON ways to manufacture things here,” he said. Schwar tz, an organic fertilizer marketer/consulMARK who SCHWARTZ tant helps farmers convert to organics and increase their yields, is a

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Revived PB Parking Committee fields pros, cons of mission, solutions

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The newly reconstituted Pacific Beach Parking Committee held its first meeting April 17 to explore ways to improve traffic circulation and parking. The 16-member stakeholder committee board invited the public to participate in the inaugural meeting at Discover PB’s headquarters. The committee’s reactivation by the Pacific Beach Planning Group (PBPG) is the latest iteration of onagain, off-again attempts to deal with PB’s vexing problems of traffic circulation and parking. “There’s a need to survey people about parking,” said Discover PB president Elvin Lai, who led the discussion. Others agreed solutions have been long in coming. “The last time the committee was really active was about six years ago, and there was an engineering report done that recommended parking meters in the business corridor, which became very controversial,” said Sara Berns, Discover PB’s executive director. Public testimony reflected the diversity and intensity of public opinion on parking and traffic-circulation issues. Parking meters, in particular, were an ongoing bone of contention with some Pacific Beach residents, who

“It’s a system, not just paid parking or not-paid parking. It’s being able to look at Pacific Beach as a whole ...” AMBROSE WONG PB Parking Committee

said they were dead-set against having them. One audience member April 17 went so far as to challenge the necessity of forming a new traffic and parking committee, insisting the status quo of both has not changed appreciably during the last few years. Committee member Chris Olson, who’s been involved in reassessing parking management in Pacific Beach dating back to the 1990s, said after the meeting that traffic and circulation “was dramatically worse during the last couple years of the ‘alcohol on the beach era’ when our beaches were swarmed by people from all over Southern California.” Olson said it is “inevitable that the regional population will continue to grow.

“The beaches won’t get any bigger or longer,” he said. “We need to plan for the future and improve access to our regional treasure for everyone. “We can do nothing and the eventual gridlock will limit beach access by people in cars and the locals on bikes and skateboards will continue to live in bliss,” he said. “Unfortunately, most locals work outside the beach area, and most local workers live outside the area, so that is certainly something that is not efficient and does not align with sustainability goals.” Committee member and civil engineer Ambrose Wong said a comprehensive approach needs to be taken with parking and traffic management. “It’s a system, not just paid parking or not-paid parking,” Wong said. “It’s being able to look at Pacific Beach as a whole, from north PB all the way from the freeway to Crown Point and the beaches.” Committee member Linda Tarke said it’s important to consider all the disparate groups in Pacific Beach in determining an appropriate strategy for traffic and parking management. “There’s a very diverse group of folks who live in PB and they have many different needs,” she said. “I think it’s really important that we hear from the whole community.”

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Planners give thumbs-up to summer work on Palisades Park restroom The Pacific Beach Planning Group (PBPG) seated newly elected board members in April, elected new officers and subcommittee members and approved summer construction work on the Palisades Park comfort station (restroom), along with discussing a parking-district needs assessment. The 20-member citizens advisory group, which makes land-use recommendations to the city, elected Brian Curry as chairman, Curtis Patterson as vice chairman and Hilary Lowe as secretary. Newly-elected planners Henish Pulickal, Karen Sumek and Patricia Dobson were seated alongside re-elected planners Scott Chipman, Chris Olson, Imelda McClendon, Baylor Triplett, Eve Anderson, William Ramirez and Curtis Patterson. PBPG committee chairs and representatives are: Michael Beltran, Traffic & Parking Committee; Joe Wilding, Code Enforcement Committee; Baylor Triplett, Communications Committee; Curtis Patterson, Development Committee; Imelda McClendon, Elections Committee; Eve Anderson and Deb Conca, Special Events Committee; Chris Olson and Michael Beltran, Parking Committee; and Brian Curry and Curtis Patterson, Community Planners Committee. Longtime PBCP planner Eve Anderson said this year’s group is probably the most diverse ever.

November. Planner Larry Emlaw asked if police and fire representatives had a preference for finishing the project sooner or later. “No,” replied Darvishi. The group unanimously approved lifting the construction moratorium to complete the project sooner, providing the city installs four portable restrooms and a temporary bike rack to accommodate summertime visitors. It was reported that PBPG’s new planning and transportation committee recently held its first Traffic & Transportation Subcommittee meeting. Planner Paul Falcone offered a suggestion for what one of the initial objectives of the new subcommittee should be. “A needs assessment, that’s the first step,” said Falcone, adding such a survey should consider “different times of day and different seasons” to get a complete picture of the current traffic and parking situation in Pacific Beach.

“We have people ages 25 to 72 from real estate, engineering, architecture, sales, pharmacy and flower design backgrounds, among others,” she said. City engineer Ali Darvishi said a construction project updating the Palisades Park restroom project has been delayed. He asked the group if it preferred to vote in favor of lifting the summer work moratorium so the project could be finished sooner. The alternative, he said, is to have project completion delayed until fall honoring the moratorium. “Unfortunately, the previous low bidder got disqualified three months through, so we had to go to the second-lowest bidder, and we lost four months,” said Darvishi. He said the choice now is between lifting the summer construction moratorium — meaning the project could be completed in August — or interrupting work during the summer and resuming after Labor Day, meaning the project wouldn’t be completed until

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News Get ready for PB’s own version of Monopoly — with a local twist

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Discover Pacific Beach is developing Pacific Beach-Opoly, a community-based fundraising board game in the spirit of the time-honored, wildly popular Monopoly game created by Parker Brothers in the 1930s. “The game will be developed using all your favorite PB businesses, landmarks and icons,” said Sara Berns, Discover PB’s executive director. “Each detail of the game will reflect the vibrant, active, fun-loving lifestyle of Pacific Beach.” Berns said property spaces will reflect local Pacific Beach businesses and landmarks. “Game pieces are symbols reflective of our community, like a surfboard, bike and sailboat,” she said. “Each penalty or reward card will reflect a Pacific Beach business, location or event.” Property spaces, game cards and play-money sponsorships will be available for purchase for all Discover Pacific Beach members (businesses within the Pacific Beach Business Improvement District) beginning May 15 at 9 a.m. at 1503 Garnet Ave. Game orders may not be placed by phone. Interested buyers are urged to come early May 15, though, because there are only 58 spaces available, and sales will be first come, first served, Berns said. “PB-Opoly needs more than just businesses,” she said. “We have created a survey to determine our

‘landmark’ spaces since there are just too many great things to showcase here in Pacific Beach.” Survey participants are asked to visit www.pacificbeach.org to vote for their top four. Landmark space choices include Mission Bay Park, Tourmaline Surf Park, Garnet Shopping District, Pacific BeachFest, the boardwalk, Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Discover PB is also calling on photographers to submit their best photos of Pacific Beach for possible use in PB-Opoly. “We are launching a photo contest [ending] May 15 to determine one lucky photographer to be a part of history,” said Berns, adding the winning photo will be used on the actual game lid and the photographer will be highlighted. Photos can be sumitted to pbopoly@gmail.com with name and contact information. “We were looking to make this a must-have gift for the holiday season with a sales launch at Pacific BeachFest on Oct. 4,” said Berns. “This is a fundraiser for the Pacific Beach community and will support our many programs around town, as well as be available at local merchants. We think that the personal touch of the board games will be a hit for visitors and community members alike,” she said.

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The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is preparing to host signups for its 61st installment of the two-weekend World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament. Sign-ups are set to take place beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 at The Beachcomber/The Pennant, located at 2901-2893 Mission Blvd, OMBAC members said they expect somewhere between 800 and 1,000 teams to line on Mission Boulevard for a chance to gain entry to the tournament, which is to take place the weekends of July 12 and 13 and July 19 and 20 at Fiesta Island. More than 1,200 teams from all over the world will play. For more information, call Sonny Petersen at (619) 8841195, or email ommediasonny@cox.com. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 7TH ANNUAL GRAFFITI CLEANUP

It’s a spring-cleaning ritual in Pacific Beach. The Pacific Beach Town Council and PB Presbyterian Church are once again coordinating a graffiti clean-up event, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help. The

event is slated for Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. until noon at PB Presbyterian Church, located at 1675 Garnet Ave. “We’ll have all the material to really clean up the community,” said Adam Meyer, viice president of the PB Town Council and a member of the committee organizing the event. “All we need are the people,” he said. “ Last year, we had 75 volunteers, and we wiped out 1,042 graffiti ‘tags’ in just one day.” Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church began hosting this annual Graffiti Clean-Up Day event in 2007, led by Elder Larry Jeffrey, according to committee member Steve Ritz. When volunteers arrive at the church, each team will get a bucket full of supplies to remove paint, stickers and marking-pen ink. Each volunteer will also be given gloves, goggles and towels before being assigned a specific zone to attack. “We don’t just hand someone a

bucket and send them out in search of graffiti,” said Jim Menders, another member of the planning committee. “We split up PB into 16 zones. For the past few weeks, volunteers have been surveying the community, taking note of graffiti that needs to be cleaned up. Every team gets a map of their zone, showing where there’s work to be done.” “Getting rid of graffiti isn’t just a matter of pride,” said Marcie Beckett, another PB Town Council member. “Research shows that when the appearance of a neighborhood improves, the behavior of people improves, too. For example, when there’s less graffiti, there’s less litter, as well. Students who help can earn community-service hours. However, Beckett says there are also long-term benefits when young people get involved. “They learn how graffiti affects their neighborhood, and they take pride in how their neighborhood looks,” Beckett said. “That feeling of connection with their community means they’re less likely to litter or do any tagging themselves.” Waivers for those under the age of 18 will need to be signed by a parent and can be found at www.pbtowncouncil.org. Volunteers should wear closetoed shoes and old clothes, because they might get a few paint spots on them.

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member of the Libertarian Party who said his slogan is “less government, more freedom.” A firm believer in laissez-faire economics, Schwartz said he opposes restrictions on personal freedom like the beach-alcohol ban, insisting government is best which governs least. “We’re headed down a scary road. $17 trillion in debt with deficit spending and (political) cronyism,” said Schwartz. “I’m just a freedom fighter who wants to give people options.” Schwartz is a big advocate of privitization, which he defined as “removing the bureaucracy from all city services.” “The goal is to bring in more competition, have more clarity, lower the tax burden, make things more efficient,” he said.

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and green technology. “We can improve our streetscapes, sidewalks and medians,” said Wong, adding those changes will “positively increase business, raise property values and help us move toward a more beautiful PB.”

Morrison said he’d like to explore swapping Lindbergh Field for Miramar Marine Corps Air Station because he’d like to San Diego become an international air destination like Los Angeles, as well as a hub of economics on the Pacific Rim. “Instead of being a spoke of Los Angeles, we ought to have our own international airport,” he said, adding there needs to be a better job of marketing done to “attract companies to San Diego.” “We don’t have that business structure in place,” he said. Morrison said the city ought to have a “century plan for the next 100 years,” rather than “taking things piecemeal or five or 10 years at a time. “We need to have a visionary plan,” he said. He said he’s also concerned about “homelessness, medical marijuana, qualify of life and infrastructure problems with wastewater pipes and storm

drains.” Schwartz said public legislators should decline all office perks. “I reject pensions, 401(k)s, car credits, junkets,” he said, while offering a promise. “If I’m elected, I’ll take 50 percent less than my pay,” he said. “City servants are making far too much money.” Other novel ideas offered by Schwartz included setting up a whisteblower hotline to allow people to report government abuses of any kind. Schwartz said lowering the tax burden is a high priority for him. “We’re triple taxed on our water by the city, county and state,” he said. “Our room (transient occupancy tax) bed taxes are one of the highest in the nation for people coming here to vacation. I would relieve the taxpayers’ burden and get the city working harder and more efficiently.”

After opening presentations, audience members gravitated to four work stations covering such topics as community identity, urban design and sustainable infrastructure, economy and land use, and transportation. The discussion stations were chaired by community leaders, including PBPG chairman Brian Curry, Discover PB president Elvin Lai, PBPG planner Scott Chipman and PB Parking Committee mem-

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companies like Google and Yelp — said she was running for the District 2 City Council seat in the June 3 primary because “I’m very passionate about Pacific Beach. I care so much about PB that I’m running because the neighborhood has been neglected by the city for so long.” Pointing to the recent failed attempt at planning Balboa Park’s 2015 centennial celebration, Boot said, “We need more transparent leadership and accountability.” Zapf, a Bay Ho resident who has represented City Council District 6 (Claremont, Linda Vista and Kearny Mesa) since 2010, said she is proud of being “the first Latina elected to the City Council.” She said she had a tumultuous upbringing and was put into foster homes, which “molded me into the person I am today. “High-quality neighborhoods and services are what I want to bring to the community,” Zapf said. She added city government has made great strides in areas like managed competition and pension reform during her 3½ years on the City Council, efforts she said “are paying dividends in the form of restored services.” The debate turned testy when Boot questioned Zapf on her previous stance opposing gay marriage and Zapf’s and other council members’ alleged use of office “perks.” “In the past, Lorie has said homo-

sexuality is a sin,” said Boot. “Equality is very important to me. I absolutely support the ability of gay people to marry and find love and raise families. Zapf is also the only council person who’s taken an $800-amonth car allowance. This has to stop.” Zapf replied she now supports marriage equality. “My personal relationships over the past 3½ years have really shown me that gay people should have marriage equality,” she said. Zapf also said Boot’s remarks on her office “perks” were taken out of context. “I am the only sitting council member who has opted out of the city-defined pension system,” she said. “This saves taxpayers money that can be reinvested into our city.” Boot chided Zapf and the rest of the City Council for being remiss in addressing infrastructure issues. “I’m out on the streets talking to voters, and infrastructure problems have not been solved. People are really angry because the streets are torn up and there’s no coordination,” Boot said. “The city needs to look more closely at their departments to find efficiencies.” Zapf defended the city’s policy of pursuing managed competition, which considers both independent contractors and city departments to provide the most cost-efficient services. “Managed competition is proven to work,” Zapf said.

REMEMBER WHEN there were old homes on Albuquerque Street east of Sheldon’s Restaurant? I took this photo on Sept. 25, 1979. You might be able to make out the giant Dewey Pest Clock on Interstate 5 at the right. Oh, you don’t remember Sheldon’s — or Albuquerque Street? Sheldon’s — at one time the oldest business at the beach — gave way to McDonald’s on East Mission Bay Drive, and the old homes are now a La Quinta Inn, I believe. — John Fry may be reached at (858) 272-6655, or email mail@johnfry.com.

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sesses a remarkably synergistic environment, with a lot of camaraderie, where the Agents compliment one another’s strengths and talents.” It was a sensational business decision for Cairncross. In 2004, oddly enough, through a Craigslist ad, Cairncross met up with his highly talented, licensed Assistant, Lisa Perich, who has been a major support and backbone of Cairncross’ business for over 10 years. Lisa has been a perfect fit for Cairncross’ business. She is super organized, and punctual, and does not leave anything unturned. Cairncross proudly continues, “My daughter, Caitlin, has joined our team. I feel so lucky to be able to spend quality time mentoring my daughter to evolve in the real estate industry passion.” My hope is that eventually my son, Patrick, who is working for the Corcoran Group in NYC, will join the team, too.” Shayne Flaherty elaborates, “The remarkable components that set this team apart from the rest is that Cairncross conducts his business with the utmost integrity—super high morals and ethics—‘always take the high road, be loyal to those you conduct business with’ is his motto, and this magical bond of trust is born within all his relationships.” Cairncross is community-spirited and has been a Member of the San Diego Rotary Club since 1991, giving major support to the organization. Greg Flaherty boasts, “Whatever Steve Cairncross is doing, he is doing it right. And this is an understatement; Cairncross ranked #1 with Re/Max in San Diego, and #3 with Re/Max in all of California & Hawaii, and he ranked #6 in all of the nation! This March, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Cairncross was honored with a most outstanding and

distinguishable Award for his grand accomplishments.” Cairncross embellishes upon the firm Re/Max Coastal Properties, “Re/Max allows me to have my own, customized and unique business under the larger umbrella of the brand-name, Re/Max, which is renowned across the nation. Re/Max and my team provide, and have accessible, to Clients the hottest, most current, top-notch marketing tools, nationwide ad campaigns, the most updated research data, software, and databases to furnish our Clients ‘the cutting edge’ on buying or selling a home in this competitive real estate market to stand out and be a cut-above everyone else out there.” Cairncross continues, “Bottom line: I love what I do, my team loves what they do, we love waking up each day and assisting Clients in this dynamic real estate market, with the ups and the downs, we make people happy and they keep coming back and sending me referrals. My team is exceptionally passionate and proud of what we do for our Clients…this is the magic to our success.”

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A culinary landmark for steak and seafood lovers By FRANK SABATINI JR. The year was 1951. President Harry S. Truman was serving his second term in the White House. Color television was being tested. And in the hang between Mission and Pacific Beach, a dive bar named High Tide was purchased by Pennsylvania transplants Joe and Pauline Saska. By the latter part of the decade, the couple had turned High Tide into a destination restaurant, delighting customers with aged steaks and authentic Roquefort dressing draping the salads — a recipe wildly in vogue at the time that remains in place. “We’re still known today as a sirloin house,” said Tom Saska, the founders’ son, who now runs the well-preserved establishment and a contemporary sushi room next door with his siblings, Mary and Jim Saska. About 12 years after their father’s passing in

1960, the family re-branded High Tide to Saska’s Steak & Seafood as they began adding fresh, oceanic fare to the menu. At the time, a whole lobster tail with soup or salad was $7.95, described on an old menu as “so good, it’s almost worth the price.” From the red meat offerings, “filet of tenderloin” rang in slightly cheaper at $7.25 per plate. While such costs are a thing of the past, the restaurant’s interior design is a ticket to yesteryear. Original red-leather booths match appropriately to walls and doorframes clad in cedar and redwood. Block glass forming the bar’s façade is still in place, as well as a brick fireplace nestled in one of the cozy dining areas. The bill of fare captures many of the classics, starting with jumbo shrimp cocktails propped by metal, ice-filled chalices sporting wells of cocktail sauce in the middle. The Angus beef sirloin and other

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SASKA’S 3768 Mission Blvd. • (858) 488-7311 Hours: MON-THU: 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 pm, FRI: 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., SAT: 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., SUN: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Reservations: Yes Delivery: No Take-Out: Yes Ambience: Casual Outdoor-Seating: Yes Parking: Valet, Street Wi-Fi: Free cuts hail from Omaha, while a variety of seafood, including coveted Alaskan king crab legs, are sourced from local and national vendors. From the lunch menu, you’ll find “cheezie steak supreme” sandwiches, French dips, patty melts, fish and chips and other dishes resistant to fleeting culinary trends. “Many describe our restaurant as ‘retro,’ but this is who we are,” said Mary Saska, who recalls getting “dressed up” when visiting Saska’s with her family as a child. “In those days,” she adds, “people often came in to eat after partying, when the kitchen would stay open until 4 a.m.” The family caters also to customers seeking a more modern-day dining experience. In 1997, they opened Saska’s Sushi Bar one door away, which features a rooftop deck called SkyBar for taking in things like “wedding cake martinis,” Moscow mules and other libations. During daily happy hour, from 3 to 6 p.m., visitors are afforded dis-

age operations. Adds Mary: “Being part of the community is also part of it,” referring to the restaurant’s long history of donating dinners to local charity events and her family sitting on various neighborhood planning boards over the years. Saska’s is a museum to its time that has attracted politicians, sports figures and even Lady Gaga, who dropped in discreetly out of costume a couple years ago. Also, the restaurant celebrates its anniversary publicly every March 8 with birthday cake, live music and meal specials.

counts on drinks and food ranging from 15 to 50 percent. Downstairs, the evening menu extends to everything from caterpillar and California rolls to sushi pizza and tuna tataki. For home cooks, a fresh-fish market sans any retail displays is available for “backdoor” purchases. When asked for the secret to Saska’s longevity in this beach community, which has changed radically over the last 63 years, Tom chalks it up to “hard work and being present,” pointing out that on any given day at least one family member is on property to man-

Wine Dinners making a splash at The Patio Last month, The Patio on Lamont Street introduced a wine dinner series and received an overwhelmingly positive response from guests. The themed dinners take place on the first Tuesday of each month. Sheila Tracy, The Patio's wine buyer and coordinator of the event, chooses each dinner's theme based on whatever holiday or special event is happening during a particular month; April was "Screwy Food and Wine" and featured eclectic pairings and screwtop wines in honor of April Fool’s Day. This month’s wine dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 6, and is playfully called “Seis De Mayo,” as it falls on the day after Cinco De

Mayo. The five courses, created by Executive Sous Chef Eddie Zamarippa, will be classic, regional Mexican specialties derived from family recipes. The featured wines are from blossoming wineries located in the Guadalupe and Santo Tomás Valleys of Baja California. According to Tracy, guests of any Patio-hosted wine dinner will enjoy a “fun and whimsical” tasting experience, and leave with some interesting facts, too. For more information about any of the upcoming wine dinners, please call the restaurant at 858412-4648 or visit www.ThePatioSD.com. Reservations are required and space is limited.

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The Reka Parker (piano) /Paul Seaforth (trumpet) Quartet will host a special tribute to Chet Baker on May 3. One of the most tragic figures in jazz, Baker’s rise and fall has been well documented. But what keeps his legend alive is his vast archive of recordings, with dozens upon dozens of releases since he first began recording in the early 1950s. A bandleader, sideman and vocalist to boot, Baker’s music has touched hearts and minds for generations. The Parker-Seaforth show is a fitting tribute to one of jazz’s greatest players, whose music was an inspiration and whose life was a cautionary tale. • THE REKA PARKER/PAUL SEAFORTH QUARTET: Saturday, May 3 at DIZZY’S, 4275 Mission

Bay Drive. 8 p.m. $15. www.dizzysjazz.com. The 710 Beach Club — always a popular nightspot — has taken on more importance for fans of original music in light of the recent shuttering of

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The Griffin and the apparent temporary closure of Brick by Brick. On May 9, the venue will host an indie rock showcase with Able the Allies, Arson Academy, Mad Z and the Boones, Monkeys in Space and Tyler Beach. All are well worth checking out. But Tulsa-based Able the Allies takes the edge with a dense, grungy sonic blast of a sound that still incorporates its share of hooks. While original music in clubs doesn’t draw the same attention as cover bands or tributes, it is more important. After all, who will future tribute bands cover? • ABLE THE ALLIES: Friday, May 9 at the 710 BEACH CLUB, 710 Garnet Ave. 9 p.m. 21 and up. www.710bc.com. Still one of the most popular bands touring today after nearly 40 years, it’s only natural that Cheap Trick has tribute bands in

MUSTHEAR >> Smooth-jazz bassist Darryl Williams has a residency at Humphreys Backstage Live every Wednesday from 7 to 11 p.m. Williams’ music has a soulful edge, particularly on his songs like “Time.” Though Williams is not quite a household name yet, he is the go-to guy for a multitude of artists when it comes to holding down the bottom end, working with such performers

its honor. On May 10, one of the area’s best tribute bands — Cheapest Trick — will perform at Tio Leo’s on a bill with Cars tribute band The Dangerous Types. While the band’s repertoire includes classics from throughout Cheap Trick’s career, visually they stick to the early-days look, highlighted by guitarist Rick Nielsen in a red cardigan. With a set list that includes such evergreens as “Surrender,” “I Want You to Want Me” and “Dream Police,” there won’t be any surprises to be heard on this night, but fans of the ’70s power-poppers will have a great night out. • CHEAPEST TRICK: Saturday, May 10 at TIO LEO’S, 5302 Napa St. 9 p.m. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.tioleos.com.

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The Gillispie School Offers Summer Classes Have your student spend the summer at one of La Jolla's best independent schools! The Gillispie School in downtown La Jolla opens its unique one and two-week-long summer classes to students from all elementary schools, aiming to engage kids in purposeful learning and warm-weather fun all summer long. Some of this year's exciting offerings include fencing, digital photography, soccer, and doll crafting, as well as academic-focused classes like Math Camp and Jr. Engineering. Classes are offered in the mornings or afternoons, and each day offers an optional afternoon swimming session at the Coggan Aquatic Center. To welcome new families to the School's summer program, Gillispie is offering a 10 percent discount on their student's first summer class! Class prices range from $130-225. For more information, visit www.gillispie.org/summersession, or call to register at (858) 459-3773. The Gillispie School is located in the heart of La Jolla village at 7380 Girard Avenue.

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• The inaugural jog-a-thon on May 4 at 8:30 a.m. at Hospitality Point will be a fundraiser to raise money for the new boys’ and girls’ varsity lacrosse program. For more information, contact Kelly Fromm at kfromm@sandiego.edu. • Join the fourth annual Swim With Mike swim-a-thon and pool party on May 3 at the UCSD Canyonview Pool to support the Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship Fund, featuring MBHS alum Ryan Porteous. Your involvement will help pave the way for physically-challenged athletes to overcome their disabilities and return to school, with tuition and financial assistance for expenses. This year offers an expanded relay-team competition. Each team of four people will swim with inner tubes, kick boards and swim noodles. Teams will be awarded for most money raised, best team name, bestdressed team and fastest team. Register at www.-swimwithmikesd.org/-forms/RelayForm. html.

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• PBMS tour on Thursday, May 1 at 8 a.m. Learn about the widely acclaimed International Baccalaureate Programme. Sign in at the front office and meet in the library. • PBMS is looking for community leaders from local businesses and organizations to sit on PB Middle’s 8th-grade portfolio panels on May 15 and/or May 16. Contact jsims@sandi.net to sign up.

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• The students at Kate Sessions are reaping the efforts of being green and organic,¸harvesting vegetables they planted in the garden. Each grade level is responsible for planting, watering and harvesting vegetables and growing cauliflower, corn, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, radishes and lemons. The garden provides students the opportunity to experience how food can be grown and harvested here at school and the education on how to start a garden at home, as well as having the opportunity to taste the fruits of their labors.

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• To Kate Sessions teachers and staff: We would like to thank you for providing an enriching and exciting education to our kids. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! • A big thanks to Fish Shop, Duck Dive and the families who turned out for the March Family Dine Out. The Fish Shop and Duck Dive gave 25 percent of the proceeds to support Friends of Kate Sessions. • Spring is finally here. To celebrate, iGive will donate $5 per new member sign-up to support Friends of Kate Sessions in the month of April. No purchase necessary. Sign up at www.igive.com/welcome/warmwelcome.

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• PBE thanks Rubio’s on Grand Avenue for a fabulous Family Fun Dinner Fundraiser on April 17 and all the local businesses that donated items to our auction on April 25. We appreciate our wonderful PB businesses and great community of volunteers that helped make our fundraiser gala event a huge success. • Congratulations to Ava Barron, Preston Smiser and Dana McCasland, winners of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library Essay Contest for Student Literacy. • PBE offers transitional kindergarten and before-school and after-school child-care programs

HELPING HANDS On April 16, Pacific Beach Middle School International Baccalaureate student Nicolas Campagna and his family hosted their annual beach clean-up event for PBMS students. Participants collected 72 pounds of debris from the Law Street beach area. Courtesy photo

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Spring & Summer Camps Wilderness Escape Vacation Bible School Program Christ Lutheran Church in Pacific Beach, 4761 Cass Street, is hosting Wilderness Escape Vacation Bible School July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for children age 3 to grade 4. The program will feature music, Bible stories, craft time, snack time and more fun! The week will end with a closing program at noon and a BBQ for the whole family on Friday, July 27th. For information and registration forms, please go to www.christpb.org or call the church office at 858-483-2300.

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PLUMBING

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TILES

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CERAMIC TILE

REMODELING CONSTRUCTION

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Tile, Grout, & Caulking Restoration Cleaning • Repair • Grout Coloring

Your Local Crownpoint Contractor

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ROOFING

Scott Smith, has been serving the beach communities since 1979.

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Classified Marketplace ANNOUNCEMENTS 100 lost & found

985-6700

ITEMS FOR SALE 300 garage/yard sales

BEACH BAG STOLEN Reward for returned Beach Bag stolen from Devon Ct. alley on 4/22. Family items of sentimental value inside. I’m heartbroken. Please return to me. (602) 971-9382

ATT READERS! FREE BOOKS! Trade your books for free at www. PaperBackSwap.com!

FRIENDS OF THE PACIFIC BEACH LIBRARY

ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE Sat., May 3rd 7am to 1pm

HELP WANTED 250

Donation welcomed, drop off to Library week of sale

GET PAID TO DRIVE Your Own Car. A new means of advertising. We are offering to pay you for driving your own vehicle. Drive 200 miles a month with our specially designed AD and get paid for it. If interested contact Michaelmorgan882@yahoo.com

Mon./ Thurs./Fri. 9:30am-5pm, Tues./Wed. 12:30-7:30pm

IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER PRADAXA and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Pradaxa between October 2010 and the present. You may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

858-581-9934 misc for sales CARPET DISTRIBUTORS SALE Carpet for your home at wholesale. 619-504-7931 303-908-9599 Go to www.ademaandassociates.com FAST FOOD DISCOUNT CARDS Fast Food Discount Cards that never expires. 24 Restaurants including Arbys, Wendys, Pizza Hut, Krispy Kreme and more. Cost $20. R. T. 3115 WhiteHorse Road PMB 177, Greenville, SC 29611. (864) 2955551

general help wanted BARBER/STYLIST WANTED PARADISE BARBER SALON is now hiring licensed barber/ stylist..comission/boothrent available...if you are interested please contact Saida@(619)756-7778 or (619)929-7310 GROOMER, (M/F), EXP. ONLY (5+yrs), full time (4 days min); and BATHER/ BRUSHER (M/ F), full time (5 days). Both positions for busy shop in central coastal San Diego. Excellent earning potential. Inquire: apply4pbp@gmail.com or fax 619-342-8665

GOT OLD COMIC BOOKS? Local collector seeks vintage comic books and paperbacks from 1950s and older. Let’s make a deal! Contact me at sandiegocomics@yahoo.com.

health care

4275 Cass St. 92109

AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial assistance available. Post 9/11 GI Bill accepted. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-242-3214

ITEMS WANTED 325

HEALTH SERVICES 375

SALE INCLUDES: Dishes, vacuum cleaners, electronics, household goods, sporting equipment, games, small furniture, other donated items.

career training

ORS, PAPERS $800 (858) 513-7644 lakedwards2@aol.com

rummage sales

PETS & PET SERVICES 400 pet adoption/sale FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES MALE AND FEMALE, SHOTS, 11WKS, GREAT COL-

pet services WWW.CUTTINGEDGEK9.COM CUTTING EDGE K9 REHAB Has Been Featured On Local & National News, Radio, A Number Of Local Papers & Magazine Articles. Swimming is one of our strongest recommendations for most K9’s. It is an ideal form of exercise for a many reasons. Our rehab services offer assisted swimming in a warm water environment. The benefits are: • Non-weight-bearing (reducing stress on joints) • Facilitates full use of the front and hind legs vs. partial use as seen with underwater treadmills • Dogs are often able to actively swim although unable to move their legs on land (due to stroke/ spinal injury) • Allows manual techniques by therapist/ manual resistance to an affected limb • Swimming in a controlled environment is the safest way for clients to exercise. • Speeds recovery following injury/ surgery • Improves function & quality of life • Works reciprocal muscle groups (helps correct muscle imbalances) • Reduces pain & inflammation • Reduces canine obesity thus decreasing the risk of other health-related problems

• Increases strength, range of motion & cardiovascular conditioning • Prevents overheating through proper water temperature • Increases tolerance for extended cardiovascular training • Decreases recovery time • Reduces post-exercise soreness • Provides good cross training for the competitive, athletic dog (619) 227-7802

SERVICES OFFERED 450 REMODEL & ADDITION SPECIALISTS FREE ESTIMATES. No job too small. Call to see our portfolio or Email us at RichardNileConstruction@yahoo.com (619) 684-0336 BUSY HOUSEWIFE OR CAREER WOMAN I can help you with: **Grocery shopping **Running errands **Household management $20 per hour + mileage Call Kirsty 619 379 8750 LJ ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS Construction permits, blueprints, Residential Designs. LOW RATES!!! SE HABLA ESPANOL LIC.#069268 (619) 817-7787

adoption services UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? THINKING OF ADOPTION? Open or closed adoption. YOU choose the family. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Abbys One True Gift Adoptions. Call 24/7. 866-413-6294.

QUEEN MATTRESS SET in plastic for sale. $130 (619) 761-0113

income opportunities

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• You own a business that serves your local market. • Business has been trending down and you are suffering financially. Your usual ways of reaching out are not working as efficiently as you want them to work.

FOREIGN&DOMESTIC CAR REPAIR

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• You are willing to do something different in order to accomplish better results

How can we help YOUR business? This 90 minute presentation will show you at least four ways you can get into the castle using your community partners as keys. Smart business owners thrive because they use the keys to the castle to always be present when someone has a need or a want. Most of our business comes from a five-mile radius of our doors. A tried and true practice for success is repetition. Another practice for success is appearing in a variety of ways: visual, auditory [hearing], and kinesthetic [feeling]. We will explain how these can work for you when you team them together.

Who are your community partners? SharonAnn Hamilton: 619-818-8575 www.newcomersinternational.com Julie Main: 858-270-3103X106 www.sdnews.com Ron Jones: 858-352-6963 www.volj.net Julie Taylor: 858-997-6256 www.newcomersinternational.com Dave Ish: 858-750-0395 www.clublemeno.com

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property management DEL MAR LAGOON VIEW HOME buy, lease or lease option, $1.65mil. Many more RE opportunities. Geo Jonilonis Rltr 619 454 4151

investment properties

3830 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach

Seating is limited! RSVP to: Julie Taylor 858.997.6256

3536 Ashford St., San Diego, CA 92111 in Clairemont. gjonilonis@att.net Fax 760-431-4744

RENTALS 750

Attention Business owners: Learn how to create a buzz about your business. Gain more loyal customers!

1851 Garnet Ave. Pacific Beach

“The Estate Builder” 858-278-4040

You can reach Alex at 858-792-5988 and please visit his website at www.scheingrosslaw.com

POWER LUNCH !

Where: Broken Yolk

GEORGE JONILONIS

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NEW ON THE MARKET North Park office

RESALE & NEW women’s clothes, accessories, shoes, jewelry, $5 - 35, Designer BARGAINS, Tierrasanta. (619)

Noon to 1:30

APARTMENTS • OFFICE BUILDINGS COMMERCIAL• LEASING• FEE COUNSELING • RESORT PROPERTIES ANYWHERE • REAL ESTATE PROBLEM SOLVING

WANT TO Purchase minerals and other oil/ gas interests. Send details to: P. O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201

Alex has been a resident of Bay Park for almost 10 years and is pleased to bring his office close to home.

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When: Tuesday, May 20

SERVING S.D. SINCE 1967

INVESTMENT PROPERTY SPECIALISTS, SALES & EXCHANGES

We successfully take on serious personal injury cases, including, wrongful death, and traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, against multi billion dollar insurance companies. Alex has a vast wealth of experience and knowledge, through years of hard work. We work with nationally known experts to demonstrate liability or show the serious physical and emotional damage to our clients.

OUTLET CENTER DOORS WINDOWS We have warehouse full of Doors, Windows, Flooring reduced Prices (858) 268-0679

Join us for lunch* and gain insight on improving your business from the experts!

building @ 3930 Utah St @ $1.85 mil. F&C, owner will sell or exchange for? Will carry all financing. Other properties available. Geo. Jonilonis Rltr @ 619 454 4151

BUSINESS OPTS. 550

LOCAL MATURE BUSINESS MAN Would like to rent small room. References available 858-568-3107

The Law Offices of Alex Scheingross...

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Tuesday, May 20 at the Broken Yolk Pacific Beach

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...has served San Diego County since 1977, representing crash and other victims. Alex has personal involvement in each matter that comes through the door. Our mission is to obtain justice for our clients. They come to us in pain and their lives torn apart, because someone else did something stupid, or as said in court, acted negligently. We hold the responsible party to the fire, to obtain the resources necessary for medical treatment and fair compensation to make up for all of the harms and losses our clients have suffered.

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It’s a great time to sell and plenty of good reasons to buy. Let’s talk strategy to help you understand why. - Nicole|858.8291049

Shore Point Real Estate Homes New Con stru ctio n

CA BRE 01895180 www.LaJollaRealEstate.biz Ashley | Marsha | Brandy

We love Pacific Beach as much as you! We are a new team to serve you better! Over 40 years combined experience we are dedicated to helping you buy and sell smarter

Thomas Beach Homes Asking $875,000

3935 Del Mar Avenue, Point Loma

3 BR/ 3 BA

2,339 SF

Perfect location to enjoy all Point Loma and Ocean Beach has to offer. Over 2300 SF with expanded space in the family, dining and living rooms. New paint throughout the home including ceilings, trim and doors. Beautiful, refurbished, original hardwood flooring. New windows. New tile in kitchen and bathrooms. New carpet in living room. Exposed beams and wood ceiling in family room. French doors lead you to a large, private backyard. Detached 2 car garage with room for a 3rd vehicle.

Open House Sat 5/3 & Sun 5/4 •

1-4pm

Sold - 100% List Price, Avg. 21 Days Call now to reserve one of our next new homes! Four bedrooms, Three Baths with 2300 sqft.

Debi Krichbaum 760-415-5395

BrokerDebi@yahoo.com www.GoDebi.com

$1,050,000-1,075,000 New luxury living at the beach. Appointed with smart home technology, solar electricity, stainless steel appliances, granite, travertine, hardwood floors and

$649,000-$699,000

a large rooftop deck with bay and ocean views. Just six blocks to the beach

2165 Grand Avenue, Pacific Beach 3 BR/3.5 BA

and is walking distance to the grocery store, shops, bars, restaurants and

Gorgeous front right unit with private patios. Rooftop with Bay views! Newly remodeled Master Bathroom with a fresh facelift to the entire house. Perfect for young professionals or a new family. Buyers will immediately feel at home once they step in the door.

building of these homes and will likely set a new standard of living and

everything that Pacific Beach has to offer. Little expense was spared on the lifestyle at the beach.

1342, 1346, 1350 Thomas Ave. Hillcrest Condo

ing List w e N

Nikki Ayer | Rehab Realty | 619-807-1202 nikki@rehabrealty.com | www.rehabrealty.com | CA BRE #01364428

Centrally located in Hillcrest with shops, restaurants, theaters and Balboa Park all within walking distance. This 963 sqft home features stainless steel appliances, newer flooring including travertine and carpet, in-unit laundry and granite counters.

HISTORIC LA JOLLA COVE COTTAGE

JOHN TOLERICO

$1,685,000

858.876.4672 www.Sell858.com

3688 1st Ave. #14 $399K Condo in Crown Point

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This 1300 sqft 3 Br 2 Ba is close to the Bay. Located on a quiet residential street with a garage. Lots of natural light, granite counters,custom cabintry and 2 balconies

• 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath with Room to Expand • $250,000+ in restoration completed in 2009 • 5,750 square foot lot • Mills Act = $3,094 annual taxes

CalBRE#01204419

4011 Promontory Street $595K WindanSea Condo This La Jolla 1 Br 1 Ba 713 sqft condo is 2 blocks to WindanSea Beach. 3rd floor unit with custom cabintry, granite counters and new carpets.

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Real Estate Which of These 7 Costly Mistakes Will You Make When You Sell Your Mission Beach/Pacific Beach Home? Why Most Home Sellers Don’t Get the Price They Want Mission Beach / Pacific Beach - A new report has been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become less and less effective in today’s market. The fact of the matter is three quarters of home sellers don’t get what they want for their home and become disillusioned and worse: financially disadvantaged when they put their home on the market.

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from LARGE to small we have the knowledge and experience

As this report indicates, most home sellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The good news is that each and every one of these 7 mistakes is entirely preventable. In answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled “The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar” To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your free copy of this report, call the Info line: 1-800467-9064 and enter ID# 2100. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

to make it easy for you. Our services include: Management of Single Family Homes, Multi Unit Apartment Complexes & Mixed Use Buildings around San Diego County Our goal is to maximize the NOI for the owners Monthly Owner Reports and Property Inspections Monthly rental collections, 3/30/60 day Notices 24 Hour Emergency Contact

Deena Stoeff, CPM® Senior Property Manager deena@billluther.com (858) 488-1580 x102 (858) 488-1584 fax

Report is offered courtesy of Real Estate Info San Diego, CA BRE 01057701 Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale.

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CA BRE Broker's # 01312924 Karen Dodge CA BRE Broker's # 01312925 Mike Dodge

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Least expensive home per SF in Crown Point

Cars starting at $2,990 MARK HADDAWAY 3196 MIDWAY DR. (619)224-0500

4023 Morrell Street. • Single Level House with an open floorplan. This 1,592 sf home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, office (optional 4th bedroom), and Huge Living Room with beautiful fireplace. Open Beam Ceilings throughout. Maple floors and solid wood doors. 1 Short Block to Mission Bay and several blocks to the Ocean, Surf and entertainment. Your chance to be on Vacation Every Day! • Offered at $910,000

SPRING INTO YOUR NEW BEACH HOME! Karen: 619-379-1194 • Mike: 619-384-8538 E-mail: PacificParadiseRealty@gmail.com Web: www.karen-mike.com

LA JOLLA Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . .6721 Draper ................................3BR/3BA . . . . .$1,050,000..........................Irene McCann / Melanie Albers 858-232-7373 Sat & Sun 12-3pm . . .509 Genter ..................................4BR/2BA . . . . .$1,195,000.....................................Michelle Serafini • 858-829-6210 Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .7824 Ivanhoe Ave........................3BR/3BA . . . . .$1,200,000 ......................................Michael Mastro • 619-917-9096 Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .1334 Caminito Arriata..................4BR/3BA . . . . .$1,235,000........................................Irene Chandler • 858-775-6782 Sun 10-1pm . . . . . . . .7757 Eads Ave A4 .......................2BR/2BA . . . . .$669,000...........................................Irene Chandler • 858-775-6782 Sun 12-3pm . . . . . . . .3251 Via Marin............................4BR/3BA . . . . .$675,000-$695,000 ...............................Moira Tapia • 858-337-7269 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .1704 Caminito Ardiente ...............4BR/2.5BA . . .$949,000...................................Teresa Schumacher • 619-995-2132 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .7555 Eads Ave. ...........................2BR/2BA . . . . .$900,000-$990,000..........................David Schroedl • 858-459-0202 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .5970 Hedgewood Row ................3BR/2.5BA . . .$1,199,000-$1,299,000 ......................Lauren Gross • 619-778-4050 Sun 2-4pm . . . . . . . . .7824 Ivanhoe Ave........................3BR/3BA . . . . .$1,200,000 ...................................Virginia Luscomb • 619-981-2323 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .7356 Rue Michael .......................3BR/2.5BA . . .$1,950,000-$2,250,000.............Deborah Greenspan • 619-972-5060 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .1333 Dellcrest Lane.....................3BR/3BA . . . . .$2,195,000 .........................................Linda Daniels • 858-344-2230 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .5461 Pacifica Dr. .........................5BR/4.5BA . . .$2,500,000-$3,000,000 ........................Amity Taylor • 619-852-1983 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .7781 Hillside Dr...........................4BR/4BA . . . . .$2,595,000-$2,795,876....................Susana Corrigan & Patty Cohen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-229-8120 Sun 1-5pm . . . . . . . . .5862 La Jolla Corona Dr. .............5BR/4.5BA . . .$2,995,000..........................................Marty Vusich • 858-449-6106 Sun 1:30-4:30pm . . . .7713 Esterel Dr............................6BR/6.5BA . . .$4,095,000........................................Malena Suarez • 858-344-6259 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .1326 Muirlands Dr.......................6BR/7.5BA . . .$7,500,000 .....................................Team Chodorow • 858-456-6850

Pacific Beach - 2 Brand NEW Construction single family homes boasting 4 BR's, 4 Ba's with over 2300 sq ft. Enjoy large penthouse or family room opening to 300 sq ft roof deck with outdoor fpl & views...perfect for entertaining all year long. Ocean & bay close location. Be the 1st to preview.

1422 Thomas Ave. Sat & Sun May 10th/11th 11am-4pm Coastal Properties

KATHY EVANS 858.775.1575

Cal BRE #00872108

PACIFIC BEACH / MISSION BEACH / CROWN POINT Sat & Sun 1-3pm . . . .727 Deal Ct. ................................2BR/2BA . . . . .$1,050,000-$1,150,000 .........................Kristi Olson • Sun 12-3pm . . . . . . . .871 Agate St. ..............................3BR/2BA . . . . .$825,000-$875 ..............................Michelle Dykstra • Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . .1684 Los Altos Rd.......................5BR/5BA . . . . .$2,495,000-$2,995,000 .................Pacific Sotheby’s • Sun 1-4pm. 3961 . . .Hortensia #H11 ........................... 2BR/2BA . . . .$339,000 .............................................Phil Carrillo •

619-200-5383 858-344-7653 858-414-5448 858-234-5884

POINT LOMA / OCEAN BEACH Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . .3535 Tennyson St. ......................3BR/2BA . . . . .$699,000 ............................................Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .936 Armada Terrace ....................3BR/2.5BA . . .$1,140,000...............................................Dave King • 619-405-1937 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . .3935 Del Mar Ave. ......................3BR/3BA . . . .$875,000 ..........................................Debi Kirchbaum 760-400-8380

BAY PARK Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .4274 Mayo St..............................3BR/2BA . . . . .$575,000-$600,000 ......................Courtney Bennett • 619-929-6858

KENSINGTON Sun 12-3pm . . . . . . . .4525 Vista St...............................3BR/3BA . . . . .$799,000..........................................David Schroedl • 858-459-0202

SPRING VALLEY Sat 10-12pm . . . . . . .360 La Presa Avenue...................3BR/3BA, Views, Fireplace..$425,000-$445,000 Nick • Iberia Homes 858-729-5375 Sun 1-3pm . . . . . . . . .360 La Presa Avenue...................3BR/3BA, Views, Fireplace..$425,000-$445,000 Christina • Iberia Homes 619-922-5375

UNIVERSITY CITY Sat 1-4pm Sat 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm Sun 1-4pm

. . . . . . . . .3346 Caminito Vasto ...................3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . .8176 Caminito Sonoma...............3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . .8176 Caminito Sonoma...............3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . .3346 Caminito Vasto ...................3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . .7119 Cather Court .......................3BR/2.5BA

. . .$648,000 ......................................Charles Schevker • 858-449-8250 . . .$615,000 ....................................Natasha Alexander • 858-336-9051 . . .$615,000 ......................................Charles Schevker • 858-449-8250 . . .$648,000 ....................................Natasha Alexander • 858-336-9051 . . .$1,100,000-$1,200,000 ....................Diane Medina • 858-922-21155

©MMVII Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC. A Realogy Company. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby's International Realty® is a registered trademark licensed to Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. CA DRE#01767484

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Coastal Properties More Buyers and Sellers think of RE/MAX than any other real estate brand.* *Source: MMR Strategy Group study of unaided awareness among buyers, sellers, and those planning to buy or sell; asked, when they think of real estate brands, which ones come to mind?”

92109’s Top Team KATHY EVANS & SCOTT BOOTH

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I WILL MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU TO FIND YOUR DREAM HOME

4583 Catherine Ave Represented Buyer

2133 Harbour Heights Road www.2133HarbourHeightsRoad.com

$1,295,000 1413 Calabria St

Sold in under 30 days for full list price

Call Dane for details and to schedule a showing

Call Beau about his 45 day guarantee

Beau Trickey

DON HAWTHORNE 858-692-8161

Mobile: 858.334.3019 Office: 858.272.9696 beau@beautrickey.com CA BRE #01473230

CA BRE #00523473

DANE SCHARETG 858-504-3263 CA BRE #01345168

Just Sold

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LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL

Coming Soon 5339 Pendleton – Ready 5/15: 4Br/3Ba, 1984 sq ft, dual master suites, pool, custom kitchen that flows into a large living room, 2 fireplaces and much more. $1,150,000

858-735-1045 SteveSellsCoastal.com

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Coming Soon 4Br/3Ba, 1500 sq ft house with a 2 car garage plus rv parking, full size lot, completely remodeled with an open and airy floor plan. Call for more details

Steve Cairncross

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2 Brand New Single Family Homes soon to be completed. Over 2,300 sq ft of luxury with versatile floor plan. A short stroll to the oceanfront, Sail Bay & Garnet restaurants.

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New Construction!

Gorgeous ocean retreat on the sand! Built in '07 & extensive upgrades in '09 w/ no expense spared, this stunning 2,809 sq. ft. ocean front home is spectacular in every way. Enjoy the open gourmet kit w/ chef's appls, farm sink, rich cabinetry, wet-bar, & granite bar. Sumptuous master suite is expansive, taking full advantage of the breathtaking views. Fit for entertaining, the outdoor space features fabulous ocean & Jetty views, built-in SS BBQ, generous area for al fresco dining. 4 Car garage & elevator! $3,995,000

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1009 Tourmaline #4

2636/38 Ocean Front Walk

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New Condo Listing Beautiful North PB 3Br/3Ba 1,300 sq. ft. Condo. End unit with Southern exposure features lots of natural light, upgraded flooring, and an attached 2-Car garage plus 1 extra parking space. Only 3 blocks to the Beach and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Just in time for Spring!

Stunning 4Br/3.5Ba charmer with Bay views,1/2 block to the bay, 4 blocks to beach, custom hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen and many more custom upgrades. Another happy seller and sold home by Kathy and Scott.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, who better to trust than 92109’s Top Team.

Call the I Sell Beach Team today!

KATHY EVANS

SCOTT BOOTH

isellbeach.com

scottboothsd@gmail.com

(858) 775-1575 CA BRE# 00872108

(858)775-0280 CA BRE #01397371

3633-3635 Bayside Walk RARE ITEM!! Home or duplex on BAY FRONT!! Long term vacation rental history with many future bookings in place. Large Front unit has 3 floors w/bay front views. Huge master w/large dressing area & Bath; exclusive use large patio and 3 decks. Rear unit has 2 bedrooms & townhome w/separate master & 2 decks for outdoor use. Fully furnished. Simple change could make this into 5 BR home in one of best locations. Reduced to $2,595,000

Greg Flaherty Broker/Owner

858-692-0185 BRE #00935682

Don Hawthorne 858-692-8161 BRE #00523473

4444 Mission Blvd., Pacific Beach • (858) 272.9696 www.remax-c oastalproperties-ca .com CA BRE # 00935682