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Event to raise funds for Bonita Cove playground By DAVE SCHWAB
Food trucks gather in the ACE parking lot at 875 Garnet Ave. in Pacific Beach every Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. (Below) PB resident Becky Hietpas (third from left) takes a bite of a wild boar burger that her husband Nolan Hietpas (left) ordered, as her mother Mary Quiring and brother Steven Quiring (right) enjoy their meals from the variety of gourmet food trucks. PHOTOS BY THOMAS MELVILLE
Food trucks provide portable eats in PB By THOMAS MELVILLE Sometimes spontaneously taking a left leads to an encounter with wild boar, which makes for a delicious dinner if you happen to be in Pacific Beach on a Wednesday, and the left you took was from Garnet Avenue onto Bayard Street heading south. For Pacific Beach resident Nolan Hietpas, taking that left led to one of the best burgers he's had in a while. “I saw a sign on Garnet saying something about food trucks, so I decided to check it out,” said Hietpas, who was walking to the beach with his wife Becky Hietpas,
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knew I made a wise choice.” The other members of the group opted for lighter fare from the Not So Fast! food truck, such as blackened salmon
with sauteed zucchini, sweet potato hash, and the El Pavo Diablo, a free-range turkey burger with roasted red peppers, grilled jalapenos, and spicy garlic aioli.
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When: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 14. What: A variety of delicious cuisine from 18 restaurants. Where: Start at Wavehouse Beach Club, at 3125 Ocean Front Walk, and Saska’s Steak & Seafood, 3768 Mission Blvd. Tickets: $30 are available at mbwc.org.
and exchange their tickets for a map of participating venues. Tickets cost $30. Participating eateries include the newly reopened Cannonball in Belmont Park, as well as Draft, The Pennant Kitchen, Mission Beach Coffee Break, Cafe Bahia, Starbucks, Kojak’s Restaurant, Sandbar Sports Bar & Grill, Marcy’s Mexican Food, Starkeys SEE TASTE, Page 14
Music, beer, and toes in the sand this Saturday
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The second annual Taste of Mission Beach, a fundraiser for the Play by the Bay project to upgrade playground equipment at Bonita Cove, will take place at 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 14. The event is co-sponsored by Mission Beach Women's Club and Mission Beach Town Council. Start/end points for the food fest are Wavehouse Beach Club, at 3125 Ocean Front Walk in Belmont Park, and Saska’s Steak & Seafood, 3768 Mission Blvd. Participants should go to one of these locations
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Where: 875 Garnet Ave., in the ACE parking lot at Bayard Street and Garnet Avenue.
Most of the San Diego food trucks are also on Twitter and tweet where they will be every day.
along with mother-inlaw Mary Quiring and brother-in-law Steven Quiring, both visiting from Minnesota. “Once I got close and could smell that barbecue, I
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Food & Drink 'Bring your appetite' for the Coast of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk
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Discover the best eats in PB RESTAURANT WALK town at the upcoming Coast When: 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19. of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk, showcasing a wide What: Variety of food choices by 27 local restaurants. variety of restaurants, from 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May Tickets: $20 and are available at pacificbeach.org. 19. “Bring your appetite,” said Ann Condon of Discover Pacific Beach, the communew restaurants — Izakaya, Baja nity's business improvement Beach Café, The Local PB (opened district. “This popular annujust after last year’s event), Board al event continues to grow and Brew, Black Arrows Coffee and will offer a great variety and the Catamaran’s Oceana of food choices by 27 local Coastal Cuisine,” said Condon. restaurants as well as special “Don’t miss this event. We will sell deals from local retailers as out.” you stroll past the shops, all Even better, added Condon, is for only $20. What could be A server fills up plates during last year’s Pacific Beach that event proceeds will “help better than a leisurely self- restaurant walk. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO keep our great neighborhood guided restaurant stroll set clean.” by the Pacific Ocean? You’ll watch ket, Fat Sal's, Filippi’s Pizza Grotto, Tickets are available at pacithe sun setting overhead while sam- Izakay, Miller's Field, Moray's on ficbeach.org or at Amplified Alepling the best of Pacific Beach’s Mission Bay, Oscar’s, Ocean's Pizze- works brewpub in the Promenade eclectic coastal cuisine.” ria, Ra Ka De Ka, Sinbad Café, Pacif- at Pacific Beach Shopping Center, Participating restaurants along ic Beach Shore Club, The Duck Dive, 4150 Mission Blvd., No. 208, and Mission Boulevard and Garnet The Wood, Tony Roma’s and Truck- Filippi’s Pizza Grotto, 962 Garnet Avenue through Dawes Street stop. Ave. include Amplified Ale Works, Bub’s Restaurant guests will also samThis event is hosted by Discover Dive Bar, Bare Back Grill, Big Kahu- ple a great variety of local cuisine Pacific Beach, a nonprofit organizanas Homemade Ice Cream, Cabo from several vendors at the Pacific tion dedicated to revitalizing and Cantina, Crushed, Gelato Bus Stop, Beach Farmers Market. promoting the Pacific Beach comPacific Beach Tuesday Farmers Mar“This year, we are welcoming six munity.
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Firehouse reopens with new chef, upscale flair As Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge approached the decade mark in Pacific Beach, owners Matt Spencer and Tyler Charman decided it was time for a reinvention. While paying homage to the good vibes that Firehouse has provided over the years, the structure and menu underwent an overhaul with an impressive $1 million renovation. This past weekend, those months of rethinking, reinvention and renovation were on display as the popular eatery reopened for business. The new and improved Firehouse, at 722 Grand Ave., capitalizes on natural light and ocean views. The entrance walls are clad with deep shou-sugi-ban, the Japanese technique of preserving and antiquing wood, which creates a charred effect. The shou-sugi-ban is juxtaposed with intermittent mirror installations that reflect the rising tide. Seating is varied and includes a cozy fireplace lounge, communal seating near the bar and adjustableheight dining tables located near the new floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass doors, designed to bring the outside in. Upstairs, Firehouse maintains its patio vibe, with the staple fire pit and the addition of four new private seating cabanas. A retractable awning will provide shade on hot days and warmth in the winter to each oceanview dining table. There is also a lush, living green wall to create an organic feel against the steel-clad walls. Firehouse has entered into a new hemisphere in design and cuisine, integrating the old with the new and bringing Pacific Beach what it needs and that which its urbane patrons eagerly await. In an attempt to maintain the local cult classics while adding an upscale
The eatery held menu training and tasting for the staff last month. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
flair, Firehouse brought in executive chef Jason Maitland to run the kitchen. Educated at New England Culinary Institute, Maitland was executive chef at Del Mar’s Arterra for 10 years. Most recently, he has led the kitchen at Flavor in Del Mar and was the consulting executive chef at the new Indigo Grill. Guests can expect mouth-watering breakfast items such as the Krispy Kreme Benny, which includes two classic glazed doughnuts, maple-peppercorn bacon, poached eggs, lemon Hollandaise, FH breakfast potatoes and grilled bread. Also, look forward to seafood specialties including Hawaiian Ahi Tostada, Salt & Pepper Shrimp and the Vuelve a la Vida!,
FIREHOUSE AMERICAN EATERY AND LOUNGE Where: 722 Grand Ave., Pacific Beach. Contact: For reservations and hours, call (858) 274-3100 or www.firehousepb.com.
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Olive Café celebrates a decade in Mission Beach Eatery nominated for ‘small business of the year’ By DAVE SCHWAB Sarah Mattinson, owner of Olive Café, owns two distinctions: She’s celebrating her 10th business anniversary as well as having been nominated as "small business of the year” for the Mission Beach neighborhood. Tuesday, May 12 is the 10-year anniversary of Mattinson’s stewardship of Olive Café at 805 Santa Clara Place. She was recently notified she’s been nominated by Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, representing the 78th Assembly District in San Diego, as the owner of a model small business worthy of being considered for small business of the year honors. She will find out officially whether or not she won during a presentation planned for June 26 with Atkins. Noting she’s humbled by the nomination, Mattinson recalls how demanding it was starting out. “I bought (the café) 10 years ago and it was me and another employee,” she said. “Now we have 15 employees, more in the summer.” The restaurateur said she overhauled Olive Café, expanding the kitchen and adding full breakfast and lunch menus. “It (space) was really tiny, 480 square feet,” Mattinson said, pointing out she reconfigured the restau-
‘We’re half a block from the ocean, half a block from the bay and the best of both worlds, enjoying a solid mix of both locals and vacationers.’ SARAH MATTINSON OLIVE CAFE OWNER
rant’s space six years ago adding “an inside place.” “We bought the deli next to us and expanded our outside seating; that was four years ago,” Mattinson said adding, “We also run an ice creamery in the summer,” noting her ice cream has all-natural ingredients. She also serves only organic coffee blended by a local coffee roaster. There’s one other thing that distinguishes Mattinson and Olive Café in Mission Beach. “We’re just really involved in the community,” Mattinson said. “I think that’s what’s really helped us, and why we’ve been here for 10 years. We have a lot of great locals and regulars. Some even have their own mugs.” Mattinson loves her retail space, noting it’s “half a block from the ocean, half a block from the bay and
OLIVE CAFE Where: 805 Santa Clara Place What: Offers organic coffee, full breakfast, lunch, and all-natural ice cream Hours: Cafe open every day 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 858-488-1224 or www.olivecafe.biz. Fact: Cafe serves over 500 cups of locally roasted coffee a week. Olive Café supports numerous community organizations including Mission Beach Women’s Club, girls softball teams, American Legion, San Diego Junior Lifeguards, Row for the Cure, Walden Family Services for foster kids, Project Safehouse, school fundraising events, and local volleyball tournaments.
the best of both worlds,” enjoying a solid mix of both locals and vacationers. Mattinson likes the “hominess” of Mission Beach, saying it reminds her of her roots. “Mission Beach feels like it’s a big community,” she said, saying she grew up in New York next to a deli which also doubled as the community’s post office and gathering hub. Mattinson and Olive Café were heavily involved in 2014’s Mission Beach centennial celebration, a yearlong event that galvanized the community, showing residents just what they could accomplish together. READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com
Annual Mama’s Day culinary extravaganza fundraiser on Friday in La Jolla What began 25 years ago as a humble fundraiser involving several chefs helping to spur donations for Mama’s Kitchen has today become the Cadillac of food events in San Diego. The annual Mama’s Day culinary extravaganza, to be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 8 at the Hyatt
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entrance into the event at 5:30 p.m., plus a hosted bar and cooking demos by Sam Zien. “It’s a smorgasbord of tastes that is pretty much unequaled in San Diego,” says Mama’s Kitchen Executive Director Alberto Cortes, adding that last year’s event raised $150,000.
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Enjoy 'casual upscale' dining at Table 926 in north PB
TABLE 926 RESTAURANT Where: 926 Turquoise St. Happy hour: From 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays; locals get 15 percent off on Tuesdays.
By DAVE SCHWAB The owners of Table 926 want everyone to know that theirs is a cornerstone eatery in Pacific Beach where they can go have dinner and a bottle of wine or just spend time with friends. “We’re a family-owned restaurant; my dad and I are partners,” said chef and co-owner Matt Richman. “We’re not a huge restaurant group. We’re not a chain. We’re small, independent. We’re just trying to have really good food at reasonable prices.” Richman took over Table 926, at 926 Turquoise St., about 3½ years ago. The retail space, which has been a restaurant since at least the late '70s, was previously Chateau Orleans, featuring Cajun cuisine. Richman changed the menu and gave the bistro a new, more inclusive identity. “We’re California cuisine with Mediterranean and Latin influences,” he said. “We have a super menu and wine list.” The restaurateur said he’s created an entirely new dining style, which he referred to as “casual upscale.” “It’s a place where you can wear shorts and flip-flops too but know that you’re going to get really good
Contact: Email matt@table926.com, or call 858-539-0926.
Table 926 restaurant’s chef and co-owner Matt Richman. (Right) Part of the extensive wine selection takes up a wall in the dining room. PHOTOS BY DAVE SCHWAB
food and really good service,” Richman said. “We’re not pretentious,” he added. “Our employees are younger, professional. It’s a good blend.” Table 926’s menu includes delicacies like grilled octopus, pan-roasted yellowtail, chicken or duck breast and pork chops. There are typically three or four daily specials. Richman is a native La Jollan who graduated from La Jolla Country Day School. He went to culinary school in San Francisco and
returned to San Diego to work at Pacifica Del Mar before acquiring his own local restaurant. Richman said 926 Turquoise St. was a perfect fit for his new restaurant concept. “We had some real estate friends, and they told us when this space became available, and we pounced on it,” he said. “It was an emerging area in north PB, and we also had a lot of different demographics that we could pull toward. You have the kids in PB, the older, retired people
up on the hill, and you’ve got young professionals in Bird Rock and north PB. We try to cater to them all.” To that end, Table 926 offers weekly specials. Happy hour is 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Tuesdays are nights for locals, where guests from the PB and La Jolla areas get 15 percent off. Wednesday is date night, wherein couples are charged $65 with no corkage fee, which entitles them to a shared appetizer, two entrees and a bottle of select wine. Thursday night at Table 926
offers half off selected wines. A weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. fills out the weekly specials list, offering a full brunch menu with $15 bellini and mimosa flights, with $15 bottomless mimosas. Table 926 is civic minded. “We’re a neighborhood bistro, so we want to be involved in the community,” said Richman. “We do a lot of donations for local charities, whether it's school, church or nonprofit oriented.” And what of the restaurant’s somewhat unconventional name? “It’s the address,” answered Richman, adding, “At the time, the hot names were restaurant objects — kitchens, tables.” Richman said about 80 percent of his clientele comes from La Jolla and PB. He added he’s also hoping to catch the emerging trend of “neighborhoodization,” noting that “People don’t have to leave their own neighborhood to get to good restaurants and bars. We want to be that north PB focal point.”
Joblessness led to starting San Diego Beer & Wine Tours By DAVE SCHWAB In 2010, La Jolla resident Shira Bliss was in between jobs walking the beaches when she had an epiphany. “You know that saying, ‘Do what you what you love to do and the money will follow?’” she asked. “I love to walk and drink good wine and eat good food. So I marched up to Café Milano, and I said, ‘How about I bring tourists and locals to taste your food and wine and that will get you more business?’” It worked.
“I live here,” Bliss said, “and I was able to support my fellow merchants while providing a job for myself.” Five years later, she's expanded La Jolla Wine Tours, her one-person enterprise, beyond the Jewel to include other parts of San Diego, including the Gaslamp Quarter. Now known as San Diego Beer & Wine Tours, the business, which has nine employees including five tour guides, is still growing. “Our very first tours,” Bliss said, “showcased the restaurants and wine bars — La Jolla Brewery, Café Milano, Chedi Thai, Café Laureate and Finch’s
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— here in La Jolla.” Meanwhile, she noted, her repertoire has expanded as well to include winery-chauffered tours, winery train tours, even a beer train trolley tour. “Altogether, we’ve partnered with about 35 wineries, breweries and restaurants,” Bliss said, adding her guests can please their palates with local libations and culinary creations. “Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party or just want to have a great time, San Diego Beer and Wine Tours has the perfect tasty adventure for you,” she said.
Best of all, said Bliss, is that her partners are strictly local. “We don’t go to the commercial wineries in Temecula in Riverside County,” she said. “Our mission is to promote family-run businesses, and we want to promote local.” Bliss said tour guests get VIP treatment and are fed gourmet farm-totable food on every tour, which also allows them to sample a dozen or more beers or wines while guides clue them in on the latest news and trends in the beer and wine scene. READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com
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Mission Beach resident and famed La Jolla Interior Designer, Carol G. Brown passed quietly March 23, 2015 in San Diego due to Alzheimers.
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Food & Drink Jenn Ortiz (left), enjoying crab cakes from Two for the Road, and Kaye Lara, munching on Cajun fries from Mr. Dash, were visiting Pacific Beach from Chula Visita and stopped at the food trucks for an impromptu dinner. PHOTO BY THOMAS MELVILLE
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Cuban to Thai – are available from an array of food trucks that gather on Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. at 875 Garnet Ave. in the ACE parking lot. The trucks rotate each week and usually offer an exceptional example of street food staples such as burgers, burritos and brats for the hungry gourmand. “We are excited to finally be in Pacific Beach,” said Christian Murcia, who runs the gourmet food truck booking service Curbside Bites with his wife Danielle. Curbside Bites, which has a network of more than 250 food trucks in Southern California, is responsible for scheduling the trucks each week. “We had PB on our radar for a while but could not do anything there until the rules were changed in San Diego,” he said. Last fall, the City Council unanimously passed new rules for mobile food trucks to operate citywide, and then in March the Coastal Commission approved the regulations for the coastal areas, which paved the way for food truck Wednesdays in Pacific Beach. “PB is a unique community that
supports small business owners and also has a lot of residents who love fresh, good food,” said Murcia, who started booking the food trucks for PB in March. “We've already had quite a few people come by and tell us how excited they are about it.” Murcia makes sure there is a diverse rotation of trucks – usually four to five – each week at the PB location to keep a variety of flavors in play. “These gatherings are like pop-up food courts, and we want to make sure there is something for everyone,” he said. “We want it to be a unique event.” On a recent cool spring evening, a group of friends visiting from Chula Vista made their way through the parking lot of food trucks and found a few favorites. “These crab cakes are so delicious,” said Jenn Ortiz, who ordered them from the Two for the Road truck. Her friend, Kaye Lara, was munching on Cajun fries from Mr. Dash. “These are sooo good. Just the right amount of spice,” she said, as she hustled to catch up with her group, who were walking west while eating and laughing their way down Hornblend Street. “We wanted to see how it would go in PB,” Murcia said. “We are happy with the reception so far.”
Founder of the Pacific Beach Kiwanis Student of the Month program and Kiwanis member is your local Allstate Agent, Brian McMullen. “I am proud to volunteer with Pacific Beach Kiwanis Youth Foundation. It's an important way I give back to our community. I am pleased to announce The Allstate Foundation supported Pacific Beach Kiwanis Youth Foundation with a $1,000 grant in honor of my volunteer efforts in our community. Volunteering is an extension of what I do every day - help make sure you’re protected and prepared for the future”. This community program is also supported by "Pacific Beach Kiwanis", The local "Broken Yolk" and the "Beach & Bay Press". Thank you to all!
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Bali Hai revamps its ‘dock and dine’ program for summer Bali Hai Restaurant, known for its scenic views from Shelter Island, has renovated its dock for a revamped “dock and dine” program for summer. “We anticipate a very busy dock this summer,” said Tommy Baumann, manager of Bali Hai. “Our dock also accom-
modates water taxis from downtown, offering residents a unique way to travel to dinner.” Patrons should also know that reservations cannot be made for boat parking on the dock. For more information, visit www.balihairestaurant.com.
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Schools Pacific Beach native named ‘Coach of the Year’ at Grossmont College
‘Athlete of the Year’ Brittani Brown with her ‘Coach of the Year’ Megan (Lowrey) Haber. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Pacific Beach native Megan (Lowrey) Haber recently earned the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference “Coach of the Year” award. Haber has coached the Grossmont College women's tennis team to its eighth PCAC Conference championship. Featured with Megan is Brittani Brown, PCAC “Athlete of the Year.” Haber began playing tennis at Vaca-
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tion Village (now Paradise Point), continuing at USD High, Grossmont College and Sonoma State University before joining the Griffins coaching staff in the late '90s. In addition to earning a number of league and conference titles, Grossmont College alumna are well represented in the ranks of current university players throughout the U.S.
Fourth- and fifth-grade students from Crown Point Junior Music Academy participated in the PB Community Clean-up, in partnership with Pacific Beach Town Council, on Earth Day, April 22. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Mission Bay High The Mission Bay High School senior class of 2015 will hold a Superhero Family Movie Night fundraiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, in the Pacific Beach Middle School auditorium. There will be superhero games, pizza and baked goods for sale, free superhero giveaways and a costume contest. The movie "The Incredibles!" begins at 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation: $10 per family.
Pacific Beach Middle Pacific Beach Middle School special education paraprofessional Rodel Agpaoa received the San Diego Unified's Classified Employee of the Year for 2015. Agpaoa is an inspirational member of the staff at PB Middle IB World School. His commitment far exceeds his job description, as he is regularly out in the community assisting his students on a life skills field trip, teaching students how to fish, helping individual students with assignments or providing back-up in the health office. Always caring and working to make a difference, Rodel regularly facilitates activities and clubs Rodel Agpaoa that help develop friendships between students in his special education classes. After school and on weekends, he enrolls in professional development courses and also makes time to volunteer for programs outside of the school system. He was just chosen to lead a Sea Cadet trip for teens in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. “Rodel,” said PBMS principal Kimberly Meng, “attends afterhour school functions to cheer on his students, so we were happy to be able to celebrate his hard work at a surprise assembly. It was wonderful to be able to cheer on Rodel for a change.” PBMS will hold a school tour at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 7. Check in at the front office and meet in the library. Enjoy a presentation from Principal Meng and a walk through the campus.
Crown Point Junior Music Academy Fourth- and fifth-grade students from Crown Point Junior Music Academy participated in the Pacific Beach Community Clean-up, in partnership with Pacific Beach Town Council, on Earth Day, April 22 (see photo above). About 145 Students, teachers and volunteers walked the community and picked up trash along the back of the school grounds through Jewell Street, Shasta Street, Fortuna Avenue, Pacific Beach Drive and Kendall Street. Mr. Champion, fourth-grade teacher, stated, “We found a lot of cigarette butts, and we discussed why this might be. We also found beer bottles, food wrappers and even two nonmatching shoes, which made for great classroom discussion.” The academy is hosting "A Night Under the Stars" at Mission Bay Yacht Club from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. Enjoy a public auction, great music and delicious food while raising money for academy programs.
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Environmentally friendly and furry toys help protect the coast Find Shore Buddies in Pacific Beach, Point Loma and La Jolla
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PB Elementary Thursday, May 14, is PBE's annual open house, “The Celebration of Education and Art.” Come see the artwork of the talented PBE artists displayed gallery style in the auditorium, then visit the classrooms to see what the kids have been working on this year. Chip's Beach Eatz available for dinner. Buy your dinner and a portion of all receipts will be donated back to PBE.
By DAVE SCHWAB A local entrepreneur has come up with an environmentally friendly and furry souvenir brand, a portion of the proceeds from which go to protect the ocean and coastal wildlife. Known as Shore Buddies, the new business venture was started by Malte Niebelschuetz. “We founded Shore Buddies in summer 2014 right here in San Diego,” Niebelschuetz said. “We take recycled plastic bottles to create 12inch plush animals which represent local coastal wildlife. We donate $1 with every purchase directly to the Surfrider Foundation, San Diego County chapter, to protect our oceans, waves and beaches.” Shore Buddies come with authentic built-in sounds of the marine mammals they depict. Niebelschuetz came to San Diego about four years ago from his native Germany. He said Shore Buddies is a new concept he came up with after seeing “all the souvenir shops right on the boardwalk. I thought, ‘There has to be a way to give something back to the community.’ So I came
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Shore Buddies are made from recycled plastic bottles, and $1 of every purchase goes directly to the Surfrider Foundation. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
up with Shore Buddies as an environmentally friendly way to make stuffed animals from recycled materials and donate a portion of the proceeds to local nonprofit agencies to protect the ocean and shoreline.” The Shore Buddies brand was started with three different animals: the California gull, the common dolphin and the harbor seal. The hangtags of each stuffed animal include
information about what everybody can do to protect the ocean and coastal wildlife. “Our products are beloved by tourists and locals alike,” said Niebelschuetz. “We can be found at many different places throughout Southern California.” Locations where Shore Buddies are available along the San Diego coast includes Crystal Pier in PB, La
Jolla Cove/Children’s Pool in La Jolla, Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma, San Diego International Airport, Gepetto’s toy stores and the Hotel Del Coronado. Shore Buddies retail for $19 to $22, which includes the $1 Surfrider donation. For more information, email malte@shore-buddies.com or visit shore-buddies.com.
The Kate Sessions Elementary School PTO-sponsored silent auction went off without a hitch, and once again, a great time was had by all. Many thanks to sponsors of the night, La Jolla/PB Homes, Fish Shop/Duck Dive/Shore Club, Ocean Park Inn, Weil & Associates, The Modern Honolulu and ITAN. Thanks also to PB Bakery and Café for donating the desserts for the auction. Congratulations to the fifth grade class for completing their IB exhibitions. The students engaged in an in-depth, challenging and collaborative inquiry into the culture, beliefs and issues of children in other countries around the world. Each exhibition included an essay, a PowerPoint presentation and a short film created by the group.
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Music Talia Ceravolo performs weekly at Café-Bar Europa By BART MENDOZA Fans of acoustic music will want to hear Talia Ceravolo, who will be performing Wednesdays in May at the Turquoise at Café-Bar Europa beginning at 5 p.m. The venue has recently updated its schedule with music often available twice a day on the patio or indoors. Ceravolo has a confident performing style with a commanding voice that reminds me a bit of Sarah McLachlan in places. An above average tunesmith, songs like her debut single, “If You Follow Me,” are full of wonderful melancholy hooks and, in this case, lush orchestration. For these sets, Ceravolo performs solo, but the songs are just as powerful, the mark of a good tune. Anyone who enjoys great guitar playing won’t want to be anywhere but Dizzy’s on May 10 when three local guitar icons share the stage: Mundell Lowe, Jaime Valle and Bob Boss. It’s a stellar line-up. Gifted Latin jazz specialist Valle has the distinction of winning a record amount of San Diego Music Awards: 14. Meanwhile, Boss is an instructor of jazz studies at SDSU. Lowe, however, is a legend. He’s performed with the likes of Bobby Darin, Charlie Parker and Barry Manilow. He can be heard on a
MUST HEAR Talia Ceravolo: Wednesdays at CaféBar Europa, 873 Turqouise St. 5 p.m. 21 and up. www.theturquoise.com/wordpress.
Mundell Lowe, Jaime Valle and Bob Boss: Sunday, May 10, at Dizzy’s, 4275 Mission Bay Drive. 8 p.m. $15. www.dizzysjazz.com.
Mercedes Moore: Thursday, May 14, at the Kona Kai Resort, 1551 Shelter Island Drive. 6 p.m. www.resortkonakai.com.
Stoney B: Friday, May 15, at the Kona Kai Resort, 1551 Shelter Island Drive. 7 p.m. www.resortkonakai.com.
Rhythm & The Method: Saturday, May 16, at 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 9 p.m. 21 and up. www.710bc.com.
The Meteors: Sunday, May 17, at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 8:30 p.m. 21 and up. $18. www.brickbybrick.com.
wealth of TV soundtracks, including “Hawaii-50,” “The Wild Wild West” and “Starsky & Hutch.” He is a guitarist on Johnny Ray’s immortal 1951 No. 1 hit, “Cry.” Just some of the reasons local jazz or guitar fans shouldn’t miss this performance from one our city’s true musical treasures. Blues diva Mercedes Moore performs at the Kona Kai on May 14.
Appearing in the resort's Vessels Lounge, backed by guitarist Scot Smart, Moore’s performances are flawless examples of the genre. She has a terrific voice and a smouldering delivery that will make anyone an instant fan. Her music touches on R&B and occasionally soul, but Moore’s songs will thrill blues purists and fans of newer takes on the sound. The band has yet to release an album, resting their rep on their live performances. If you like blues, it doesn’t get much better than this. There are several genres that seem to have become entrenched in San Diego. Certainly there are a high number of '60s-influenced garage rock bands in the area, as well as plenty of reggae combos. But if you really want to get a crowd moving in San Diego, the blues is where it’s at. One of the city’s finest players, Stoney B, performs at the Kona Kai on May 15 in the Vessels Lounge. Originally from Mississippi, Stoney B has a wealth of great originals, but blues fans will also love his deep wealth of covers, which can range from the obvious as Slim Harpo’s “Dust My Broom” to the less so, such as a gospel-tinged rendition of Prince’s “Purple Rain.” READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com
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Summer Fun with Bianca - an electric bike tour around Mission Beach and Pacific Beach By BIANCA WEINSTEIN
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The other day, I overheard a couple talking about their new Pedego electric bikes and how much they love them. I then heard about a shop in Pacific Beach, called Surf Monkey Bikes, which offers Pedego electric bike rentals at $32 for the entire day. Surf Monkey employee Kalin and Surf Monkey's owner Jake told me about the bike and showed me how it works. The bike is equipped with a powerful 48-volt battery that can last up to 40 miles with pedal assist. The throttle on the right handle allows you to control how much power is delivered to the bike, and the speedometer on the left handle helps you judge your speed. The speedometer tells you how far you’ve traveled and also has a USB port, which allows you to charge your phone or device while on the go. The bike has a seven-speed gearshift for easy pedaling and allows you to enjoy your ride without holding the throttle in place. The bike also comes with SRAM disc brakes for powerful and reliable braking. I took the bike out, and I was a little nervous at first, but after about five minutes of riding, I became very
comfortable; I even asked if they could get a got it up to top ELECTRIC BIKE TOUR picture with one of the speed, 20 miles an Where: Surf Monkey Bikes, Pedego bikes. hour! I rode around 853 Grand Ave. By the time we headthe bay, Paradise What: Electric bike rentals ed back to Surf Monkey Point, SeaWorld, ($32 for the entire day) Bikes, I wanted to add Sunset Point, Bel- Contact: (858) 270-6600 or a Pedego to my wish mont Park and, of surfmonkeybikes.com list. As these bikes retail course, the boardfor nearly $2,900, walk. The entire time, I could hear Kalin mentioned that if you do want people talking to each other about to purchase one of the bikes, the the bike and asking “is that electric amount you spend on each one of or motorized?” When we stopped your rentals goes toward your bike along the bay, a couple tourists purchase (what a great incentive!). If you enjoy being outside, you must check out these Pedego electric bikes. You won't be disappointed.
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Bianca Weinstein is the social media reporter for sdnews.com. This spring and summer, she will be exploring places on the coast and trying out fun things to do for locals and visitors. Contact her at bbp@sdnews.com.
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Annual Kite Festival on Saturday in Ocean Beach Ocean Beach's 67th annual Kite Festival, which will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in Dusty Rhodes Park, will feature kite building and decorating, prizes, professional kite fliers and amazing kite demonstrations and games, crafters, community organizations, gourmet food, carnival activities and Beer Feat. It's Mother's Day weekend, so they will be raising money for The Eliminate Project, dedicated to eliminating maternal neonatal tetanus throughout the world. Youngsters are taught how to make and fly kites, with all materials supplied. Prizes will be given for the best decorated kites. Any handmade kite can be submitted, not just kites made at the festival. This free family event is the oldest children’s kite festival in the United States. Send an email to oceanbeachkiwanis@gmail.com for information.
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OMBAC'S ANNUAL CONCERT Where: Mariner’s Point across from the Bahia Hotel in Mission Beach. When: Saturday, May 9, with gates opening at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the event. Bands: Matisyahu, a reggae and alternative rock group, backed up by The Green from Hawaii, Vokab Kompany hip-hop and electronics, Betamaxx and the Mike Pinto Band. Info: www.ombac.org
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tronics, Betamaxx and the Mike Pinto Band. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the event. “This is our second biggest fundraiser of the year besides the Over the Line Tournament,” said festival chairman Patrick Vaughn. “We’ve had a party there for 40some years, and we’ve had to rein-
vent this thing. This year, we teamed with Belly Up in Solana Beach, which has quite a bit more power buying music than we do. This is the strongest (band) lineup we’ve ever had.” Vaughn said the headliners will likely come on stage about 8:30 p.m., with tickets still available until 9 p.m. The fest began 60 years ago, when elated athletic club members celebrated the return of Delmar Miller, who had been a prisoner of war dur-
ing the Korean conflict. “It all started after Miller, one of our founding members, had been released from the prisoner of war camp,” said athletic club member Brad Pagano. “When he got back, it all escalated from a small gathering of friends into this big party, and it also became the official kickoff to the summer here.” The club, begun in 1954, supports a number of community causes, including wounded veterans groups, local youth charities, the
American Cancer Society, the Armed Services YMCA, the San Diego Sports Association, the Challenged Athletes Foundation, adaptive sports like wheelchair basketball, the Special Olympics, the La Jolla Half Marathon, Habitat for Humanity, San Diego Junior Lifeguards and police and fire fighters. The club's mission has been to promote and sponsor youth sports as well as educational, philanthropic and civic activities. “Of course, the Over the Line tour-
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BBQ, Luigi’s at the Beach, Guava Beach, The Olive Cafe, Saska’s Steak & Seafood/Saska’s Sushi, Rosaria’s Pizza, The Swell Cafe, Oceana Coastal Kitchen and Chop Shop. The restaurants are donating the food. All profits will go toward the playground project. The roots of the restaurant walk go back one year. “We held Taste Of last year for our Mission Beach centennial, and it was such a good event we thought we’d take it over as a fundraiser for a playground project,” said Cordelia Mendoza, event chair and a member of Mission Beach Women's Club’s board of directors. “Not only is this an important fundraiser, the Taste of MB is letting people know about the wonderful restaurants and eateries in Mission Beach. It's a great way to spend a fun evening with friends and family.” Mendoza said people can ride bikes, compliments of Cheap Rentals on the Boardwalk just south of the Wavehouse, take one of the Taste of Mission Beach shuttles, board the Bahia Belle free compliments of Evans Hotels or walk. “There are lots of ways for everyone to get around to the 18 restaurants, where they can sample a variety of delicious cuisine,” said Mendoza. Play by the Bay seeks to raise upward of $1 million to replace aging playground equipment at Bonita Cove, across the street from Belmont Park. “Bonita Cove playground, the area where they first found razor blades in the park 18 months ago, is a run-down, uncared-for park that hasn’t been updated since 1963,” said Maruta Gardner, a past president of Mission Beach Women’s Club. “It’s pretty bleak compared to other playgrounds: no shade or benches for parents, et cetera. It’s bleak. We decided to take that on.” Gardner noted that the project is undoubtedly going to be expensive given that Americans with Disabilities Act requirements are going to add greatly to the cost of providing much-needed improvements there. READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com
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San Diego Unified and teachers reach tentative agreement San Diego Unified and the San Diego Education Association (SDEA) have reached a tentative three-year agreement that decreases class sizes, increases teacher preparation time, places additional staff at high-need schools and adds more counselors and special education support. The agreement also establishes a collaborative process to develop a professional growth-focused evaluation system. To become final, SDEA and board of education memberships must ratify the agreement. A vote by the SDEA membership to ratify the agreement will be held later in May. The agreement is expected to go to
the board of education for approval on May 26. The tentative agreement includes the following: • A wage increase of 1 percent retroactive to July of 2014; a 4 percent increase effective July 1, 2015; and a reopener for the third year of the contract after the 2016-17 state budget is approved; • Fully funded health benefits; • Lower class sizes; • An additional full-time certificated staff member for schools that have high percentages of students who are English language learners, foster youth or living in poverty, ensuring that students with the
greatest disadvantages have additional resources; • Additional counselors and special education support at high needs schools; • Increased preparation time for elementary educators; • A thorough study of the special education program, its delivery of services and the utilization of special education staff, conducted by a mutually agreed-upon third party, to include input from a balance of stakeholder groups; • The establishment of a joint committee to research existing evaluation models and develop an evaluation process focused on profes-
sional growth; • A fully funded Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) intern program during the term of the agreement; • A retirement incentive for eligible educators who retire at the end of this year. The three-year agreement comes as California’s budget is beginning to improve, although funding for education remains below 2007-08 levels. Education Week’s most recent annual “Quality Counts” report cites California as among the lowest in state per-pupil funding, ranking 46th out of 50. “Today’s agreement allows us to
recognize and honor our educators,” said Marne Foster, president of the board of education. “Their contributions are significant and appreciated.” “This investment in our students has resulted in many positive outcomes, including four consecutive years of having the second-highest graduation rate among California’s large urban districts and the lowest dropout rate. We need to invest in our teachers to improve upon these gains and provide a world-class education for all students,” said superintendent Cindy Marten. READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com
MB, PB nonprofits receive grants from San Diego Foundation
Jim Carroll (top row, third from left) played sandlot ball for La Jolla's Kiwanis team in the 1930s.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Memorial in PB set for local Little League icon On August 16, 1914, the Indianapolis Hoosiers, with future Hall of Famers Edd Roush and Bill McKechnie in the lineup, destroyed the Pittsburgh Rebels 21-6 in Federal League action. That same day, Jim Carroll was born, in Winchester, Ind., 80 miles northeast of the capital city. In 1926, the Carroll family moved to San Diego, and 12-year-old Jim found a paradise where he could play baseball year-round. He was a star athlete at La Jolla High School and later played for the La Jolla Kiwanis baseball team in the 1930s and 1940s. The day after their wedding in 1936, Jim and his new bride, Lucille, attended a doubleheader between
the fledgling San Diego Padres and Seattle Indians in the old Pacific Coast League at Lane Field. For the next 75 years, the couple's shared love of baseball was instilled in their sons, Tim and Jim Jr. Both boys were diamond standouts at Mission Bay High School. Tim spent three years in the Boston Red Sox farm system, and Jim Jr. was allleague at Chico State University. The senior Mr. Carroll was in the grocery business in La Jolla from the 1930s until his retirement in the 1980s, when he sold his interest in the La Jolla Shores Market. In 1952, Jim Carroll was one of the first Little League coaches in San Diego. The next year, he helped orga-
nize the North Shore Little League for Pacific Beach and La Jolla. North Shore played in the 1955 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. Despite the success of the North Shore Little League, Carroll would have preferred less emphasis on tournaments and winning. He believed all the boys on the roster should learn to play the game and that there should be “a good educational program for parents in regard to their actions and attitudes around the ballparks.” In 2005, the Carrolls relocated to Orland, near Chico, in 2005. Lucille died in 2011 at age 94. Jim Carroll, Sr. celebrated his 100th birthday
last summer. He died shortly after on March 3, 2015. Today, few people remember the 1914 Indianapolis Hoosiers baseball team, but hundreds of grandfathers who grew up in Pacific Beach and La Jolla remember Jim Carroll. They passed the same love and respect for the game of baseball to their sons and grandsons that coach Carroll had taught to them as boys. His legacy and memory are not forgotten in the beach community and beyond. You are invited to attend a memorial service for Jim and Lucille Carroll at Our Lady of Refuge Church at 4226 Jewell St. in Pacific Beach 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21.
The San Diego Foundation announced grants for 12 local programs that will connect, protect and increase access to nature in the region. The 2015 Opening the Outdoors grants total $460,000 and will support education and environmental efforts across San Diego, particularly in underserved regions such as South County. “With so much to offer, San Diego’s outdoor environment and active community is the lifeblood of our region,” said Emily Young, San Diego Foundation vice president of community impact. The grants were awarded to: Mission Beach nonprofit San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy San Dieguito Watershed Explorers Program – $53,500 to expand nature education programs to the watershed by taking students to different areas along the 55-mile stretch of land and helping them recognize the role they play in keeping the natural community a thriving ecosystem. Pacific Beach nonprofit Ocean Discovery Institute Watershed Avengers Manzanita Canyon Restoration – $30,777 for improvement of the accessibility and overall quality of habitats in Manzanita Canyon. San Diego Audubon Society OutdoorExplore and Neighborhood Nature Guides – $43,400 to introduce San Diego Unified School District and Chula Vista students to natural spaces in their respective communities and inspire them to develop a stewardship ethic for these environments. Girls Scouts San Diego Girl Scout Outreach - Community Presence Initiative - Urban Explorers! – $40,000 to provide San Ysidro and City Heights communities with year-round learning focused on the environment and leadership development.
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Real Estate Showcase
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1885 DIAMOND STREET 331 $199,999 TOP FLOOR END UNIT, in resort-like Plaza complex, with 4 pools, 4 spas, 5 tennis courts, gym, 2 saunas, BBQs, library, game room, beautiful lobby with free WI-FI, and more! Fully gated with 24-hour security on site. Sunny westfacing sophisticated studio with beautiful floors, tile floor in bath, vaulted ceilings, skylights, Murphy bed, smooth ceilings, and new upgrades: kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, microwave, stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, dual-flush toilet, bath door, and paint.
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Greta Treadgold 858.232.0295 gretatreadgold@yahoo.com viewlajolla.com 3843 Riviera Drive #1 • $889,000
Valerie Zatt
JUST REDUCED!!
1914 Craftsman Beauty!
Turn Key 3 Bedroom Townhouse just one block to the Bay and 7 blocks to the Beach. Close to everything. Dual Master Bedrooms both with walk in closets. Gorgeous Brazilian Cherry Wood Floors and Brand New Carpet throughout. Great as a primary residence, second home or use it as a vacation rental. Bike, Walk or paddle around the bay with beach acess just 50 feet from the door step.
Authentic on the outside, all modern on the inside from the ground up. 1800 sq ft 4 bd 3 bth 2 car garage w/yard. Laundry & lots of storage. West of 30th & South of Univ Ave. Walk to everything including Balboa Park!! 15 mins to beaches. New electrical, kitchen, baths, windows, and updated plumbing and foundation.
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Spacious Mission Bay Home $1,075,000 - $1,125,000 Gorgeous Crown Point home is open and spacious. 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2071 Sq ft.
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$749,000
This exclusive, immaculate PB condo is located under 6 blocks from the ocean and bay. Features include designer paint, bamboo floors, granite counter tops, crown molding, upgraded cabinets, stainless appliances, custom built in desk/armoire, custom walk in closets and much more. The 2-car garage +1 extra space is an added bonus in PB. Enjoy your secure, exclusive front yard patio with friends. This building is also equipped with solar and your own tankless water heater. Close to virtually everything.
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Rare, Hard to Find! Pending in JUST 12 days! 2367 Romney • 4BD/2BR
This unique, custom-built Country Cottage at the Beach has the most character of any property in all of 92109! The 20ft. beamed ceilings & large windows off of the living room give the home a bright & spacious feeling. Stained glass panes add to the cottage charm! The country-themed kitchen has stone walls & a Dutch door leading to a walk-in pantry. From a train set to an exploding volcano in the backyard, you won't find a more entertaining home than this one! There are 7 off-street parking spaces, & the location is absolutely KILLER! In the much-desired neighborhood of Crown Point & only a stone’s throw away from the bay.
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150-Degree Panoramic, Unobstructed Views Day and Night. You will fall in love the moment you turn the corner and savor the indoor-outdoor experience. Dramatic 400+ SF Covered, Heated Patio invites the View into the home. So cleverly designed, it's perfect for hosting Large or Intimate Gatherings. Sit-down for SeaWorld Fireworks w/evening Sea Breezes and a Sea of City Lights, perfect even from the secluded Hot Tub. Homes on South Side of Romney are rarely available.
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SCOTT BOOTH CA BRE #01397371
2613 Mission Blvd. 12
1 BD / 1 BA OFFERED AT $489,000
You will love the fabulous views of the jetty and ocean from your unit or the community courtyard. Looking South is the Ocean Beach Pier and West you will enjoy beautiful sunsets part of the year. Watch the boats, kayaks and sea life in the channel coming in and going out to the ocean. Enjoy walking and biking all year round along Mission Bay, on the boardwalk and in the fabulous parks. This beautiful condo can be your 2nd home, vacation rental or primary residence.
$1,459,900 - $1,524,900
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2425 Geranium St • Wonderful Ocean, Bay and City views on this beautiful turnkey remodel. Property features 3 bed/2.5 baths, open floor plan with 3 decks, all bedrooms upstairs with lots of closet space, easy maintenance and 2 car garage. Fabulous expansive wrap around living room deck is a perfect area for entertaining. Enjoy endless views and holiday fireworks from kitchen, living room, dining room and master suite. Shows nicely! • $849,900 - $884,900
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10 HOMES SOLD IN 92109 SINCE JANUARY.
1801 GRAND • 3 BR / 3.5 BA SOLD IN 1 DAY! Absolutely gorgeous condo in Pacific Beach close to the beach and bay. Once you walk in you will feel right at home.This unit has lots to offer. Bedroom and full bath on each floor with a half bath on second floor.Enjoy gorgeous wood floors high ceilings and neutral colors. Relax on two private balconies or on a good size patio in front.The seller spared no expense on this beautiful home. Comes with a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops in the kitchen and all full bathrooms. SOLD FOR $655,000
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GARDEN DESIGN & MAINTENANCE Free one hour Consultation with John Noble
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This Elegant home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,199sf. Built in 1991 with vaulted and coved ceilings and marble floors. Fireplaces in Large living room, family room, dining room and Master Bedroom. View balcony. 2 French doors to your private yard and patios. Lots of Beautiful kitchen cabinets and built-ins. 2 Car attached Garage.
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. . . .$1,575,000..............................................Jim Doody • . . . .$999,995 ..........................................Pete Middleton • . . . .$1,299,995 .......................................Pete Middleton • . . . .$449,995-$469,995 ..........................Pete Middleton • . . . .$999,995 ..........................................Pete Middleton • . . . .$1,299,995 .......................................Pete Middleton •
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Sat & Sun 11-4pm . .3211 Keats .........................3BR/3BA . . . .$875,000 ............................................Robert Realty • Sat 1-4 & Sun 1-4pm 558 Catalina Blvd. ...............$899,000-$949,000.......................................................Tami Fuller • Sat & Sun 11-4pm . .1071 Akron St. ...................3BR/2BA . . . .$1,250,000 .........................................Robert Realty • Sat & Sun 11-4pm . .1065 Leroy St.....................3BR/4BA . . . .$1,875,000 .........................................Robert Realty • Sat & Sun 11-4pm . .3640 Pio Pico St.................5BR/7BA . . . .$2,695,000 .........................................Robert Realty • Sat 11-4pm . . . . . . . .4422 Alhambra St...............$1,195,000-$1,250,000 .................................................Tami Fuller •
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LA JOLLA Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . .9678 Claiborne Square .......4BR/3BA . . . .$1,200,000-$1,400,000 ....................David Schroedl • Sat 12-4 Sun1-4pm . .236 Nautilus St ...................3BR/3BA . . . .$2,195,000 ........................................Irene Chandler • Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . .6652 Avenida La Reina .......4BR/3.5BA . .$2,600,000-$2,900,000 ....................David Schroedl • Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .9605 Claiborne Square .......3BR/3BA . . . .$1,095,000 ................................................Lee Glick • Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .838 Colima .........................2BR/2BA . . . .$1,199,000.................................Cassandra Altmann • Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .909 Coast Blvd. #4 .............2BR/2BA . . . .$1,250,000 ............................................Moira Tapia • Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .9816 Claiborne Square .......4BR/3BA . . . .$1,499,000........................................George Daglas • Sat 12-3pm . . . . . . . .6209 Beaumont Ave............4BR/4BA . . . .$2,275,000.............................................David Mora • Sat 12-3pm . . . . . . . .5380 Waverly Ave...............4BR/3BA . . . .$2,799,000-$2,999,000...........................Scott Ryan • Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .6432 Camino De La Costa...4+BR/4.5BA .$7,295,000.............................................Bianca Diaz • Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . .9605 Claiborne Square .......3BR/3BA . . . .$1,095,000..................................Natasha Alexander • Sun 11-2pm . . . . . . .1000 Genter St. #205..........3BR/3BA . . . .$1,595,000 ........................................Irene Chandler • Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . .2107 Calle Guaymas ...........5BR/4.5BA . .$2,375,000 ...................................Anthony Halstead • Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . .5551 Warbler Way..............4BR/5BA . . . .$4,800,000..........................................Brenda Wyatt •
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CLAIREMONT Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .5272 Constitution Road ......4BR/2BA . . . .$679,000.............................................Dania Macias • 858-213-7909
NORMAL HEIGHTS Sat 12-3pm . . . . . . . .4761 32nd St......................$489,000 . . .Tami Fuller • 619-226-8264
RANCHO SANTA FE Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .6773 Pogo Lago .................7BR/7.5BA . .$3,195,000 ............................................Adam Foley • 858-735-7843
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