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the décor make you feel like you’re in Hawaii and we were able to bring the relatives along.” Originally the summer estate of the Scripps media family, the hotel is situated a half-block from the Pacific Ocean and steps to Mission Bay — the largest man-made water park of its kind in the world. With a wealth of water-based activities available and San Diego’s only beachfront spa, the Catamaran has something for everyone. Upon entering the resort, guests encounter a 15-foot waterfall, which feeds into a pond that holds an assortment of Japanese koi fish, some of which are more than 15 years old. A number of exotic parrots call the Catamaran home (see story at right). Throughout the day, skilled staff members exhibit the trained bird ambas-
hile many San Diego hotels are advertised as pet-friendly, the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa in Pacific Beach must be the only one with real pets that are actually friendly. In addition to more than 100 varieties of palm trees, 1,000 different varieties of plants, cascading waterfalls, ponds and sun-drenched beaches, the property derives its islandparadise feel from its interesting assortment of colorful parrots, koi fish, turtles and waterfowl. “The idea was to bring Hawaii to San Diego,” said Julia Geis, spokesperson for Evans Hotels, which owns and operates the Catamaran. “The Evans family are passionate collectors and they’ve traveled the globe and brought back the best that the world has to offer.” For lovers of feathered creatures, the resort is home to a number of different bird species. Among them are two blue and gold macaws named Mercer and Bianchi that have lived at the hotel for more than 20 years. Born in captivity at the San Diego Zoo, the pair was originally cared for by security personnel and front desk staff at the hotel until they became too large to handle. Scooter, a female lilac-crowned Amazon parrot, has resided at the hotel since 2001. Also known as a Finsch’s Amazon, the bird — resplendent with
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here’s plenty of aloha at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa on the shores of Mission Bay. Surrounded by soft, sun-drenched beaches, tranquil waters and miles of meandering shoreline, one could call the Catamaran an enchanting Hawaiian tropical paradise on the mainland. Built more than a half-century ago by the late San Diego hotelier William D. Evans and still owned and operated by the Evans family, the 315-room resort, situated on 8.5 acres of lushly landscaped property, affords visitors the freedom to reset their watches to “Hawaiian time,” float on their backs, enjoy the cool breeze and leave their mainlander worries behind. “An expensive vacation in Hawaii was out of the question for us this year and who wants to go through the headaches of flying,” said Marilyn Tucker of Simi Valley. “San Diego is just such a wonderful place to vacation. Once inside the hotel, the people and
Waste not, want not: The Patio chef shares unique kitchen ethics By KENDRA HARTMANN For those who attempt to cook mostly at home, there are a few constant conundrums — most notably, what to make. The problem becomes infinitely more acute when the home chef either can’t or won’t make a trip to the store, and the question becomes, “What to make with what I have?” For many of us — including yours truly — staring into a refrigerator sparsely filled or containing only odds and ends is enough to send us running to the nearest restaurant. It is this reaction that John Medall, executive chef at The Patio on Lamont Street, aims to change. Medall maintains a tight ship in the
kitchen of The Patio. His rule: “Don’t throw anything away.” To achieve such a feat, he employs his creativity to devise new dishes out of the food odds and ends that are leftover from making something bigger, usually a main entrée. The trimmings from a main fish course get turned into ceviche. The bones are taken out and used for fish stock to fortify soups, cioppino or to glaze a pan. Many of the restaurant’s dishes call for oyster mushrooms — but only the caps. The stems, which might otherwise be thrown away, are instead ground up and mixed in to flavor the homemade pasta.
The menu offers an ahi poke, and trimmings from the sushi-grade fish also get used to make a tuna salad. On special recently was uni, or sea urchin. At $100 a box, the urchin is top shelf, but some of the individuals still come in slightly beaten up and not presentable for serving as a dinner special. Instead, they got a new life — so to speak — as uni butter drizzled over another special, a lobster tail stuffed with Dungeness crab. “I really try not to waste anything,” Medall said. “Why would I throw away
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GARDEN TO TABLE Above, fresh fare from The Patio owner Gina Champion-Cain’s personal garden, and right, the gazpacho it was turned into. PAUL HANSEN
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The meaning of BORC: residents open their doors to reveal a tightknit community EDITOR’S NOTE: As a new feature, the Beach & Bay Press will periodically highlight neighborhoods within our community. Do you live in or know of a neighborhood or block in Pacific Beach or Mission Beach that you’d like to see covered? Tell us about it at bbp@sdnews.com. How do you spell relief? For some Pacific Beach residents, it’s BORC. An acronym for Bayard, Oliver, Reed and Cass, BORC marks the street boundaries of a very special and distinctive Pacific Beach neighborhood. “Those are loose boundaries because BORC is really about community,” said Chris Olson, who is generally credited with reviving the
neighborhood group a while back. “Most people want to feel part of a community,” Olson said. “It is challenging to get that feeling in a place [like PB] that is inundated with tourists, visitors, short-term tenants and vacation rentals.” A cohesive neighborhood group that endures, BORC has met for years at different residents’ homes on summertime Fridays. “We share our beautiful commu-
nity with everyone but we are here for the long term,” said Olson. “We have Friday happy hours mostly to socialize and check out other peoples’ places. But we also discuss community issues that affect us. BORC is about relationships with our neighbors.” Some of those relationships are “best friends,” Olson said, while “some are just that we care enough
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about each other to close someone’s garage door when they leave it open, or wheel their trash cans in when they are out of town.” There is one thing upon which every BORCer can agree. “We live, work and play in the greatest place on earth,” Olson said. “There’s no life east of Interstate 5,” quipped one local at a recent BORC party held at the three-story home of Ed and Cheryl Nodland on Bayard Street. Two of the many guests at the Nodland’s home were new BORC neighbors John and Mary Duris. The couple was treated like visiting royalty, introduced around and fussed over. Harold Goerss and his wife, Emily, also attended the Nodland’s party.
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The Goersses were clued in about BORC straight away when they purchased their home. “What’s interesting is this area of Pacific Beach only allows single-family homes, no apartments or condos,” Harold Goerss said. “That was the original [zoning] code a thousand years ago.” Cheryl Nordland’s dad, 90-yearold Joe Proulx, a self-professed parttime BORCer who used to pilot a yacht owned by famed comedian Jerry Lewis and builds wooden boat models, said the neighborhood shindigs started out as “progressive dinners” that evolved into more casual soirées. SEE BORC >> PG. 16
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ALL IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD BORC residents enjoy a Friday happy hour. DAVE SCHWAB
west corner of Mission and Emerald? This photo is circa 1952. I recall it best as the Moonlight Cafe Chinese Restaurant. You might know it better as the current Bare Back Grill. — John Fry may be reached at (858) 272-6655 or mail@johnfry.com
Annual Pacific Beach Town Council Wine and Beer Tasting was a Huge Success! On a beautiful Sunday afternoon under a sea of white umbrellas, the Town Council was thrilled to present our 12th annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction. Table 926 owner Matt Richman was a generous and gracious host for the event. The food, wine and beer were delicious!
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Table 926 and Employees Our local businesses were lavish with their donations. This was the first year for a live auction with Anita Gentry as our Auctioneer. Four tickets to the Del Mar Thoughbred Club fetched our highest bid closely followed by dinner for 6 prepared by the Fire Personnel of Station 21. The bidding was fierce for many of the auction items. Thanks to everyone that attended purchased auction items and volunteered. Funds raised at this event go back into our community.
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Sealed behind a lens
TideLines.org Judith Lee Garfield
A big hit from early Internet days was a website connected to a webcam, which was set up in front of a home aquarium. Fish swam back and forth, forth and back, 24/7. Remember that? It went viral. Web pundits opined as to why people were captivated by fish in some random guy’s aquarium.The collective view was that it was the first globally shared transmission of something happening in real life in real time that anyone anywhere could share simultaneously. And like a soap opera, viewers became absorbed in the activities of the key players. These are reasons I log onto the seal webcam (www.wanconservancy.org/seal_media.htm) in La Jolla. I take a mental-health break,
see what the seals are doing and gain a fresh perspective on my life. Sometimes the seals are there; sometimes not. The tide ebbs and flows. Seals jockey for position. Seagulls strut with impunity around the lounging bodies. I’m a seal voyeur. It’s fun. And maybe you are watching at the same time. For official seal cam operators, docents and other nature observers, watching seal behavior is more scientific. Since they log hours consistently, I asked if some would share a highlight so I could learn vicariously. In turn, I now share them with you:
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and strong. A bluish bubble appeared, the mother seal glanced back, gave one more push, and the pup emerged still in its sack. Carefully, she broke the sack by lightly nudging the pup. Another seal gently checked out the newborn while the mom rested briefly. Soon after, the mom nuzzled her pup, a behavior that promotes bonding. A barrage of sea gulls descended to eat the sack and umbilical cord. When quiet returned to the beach, the pup began nursing.” [Visit the website for more still photos.] OUTPLAY, OUTWIT, OUTLAST —
Marilies Schoepflin said, “I watched the birth of a seal. The obviously pregnant seal moved up the beach, distancing herself from the water and other seals. Some female seals formed a loose circle around her. One could see the contractions coming fast A SEAL IS BORN —
Generally, abandoned seal pups less than 3 days old won’t survive, but Jennifer Rogge has been tracking an exception. She said, “I would watch ‘Rocky’ on the camera at night
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SURPRISE STOPOVER A female elephant seal makes a rare visit to Casa Beach. Courtesy Roxann Grant
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Changes in store for Belmont Park complex New owners redeveloping Belmont Park say they’re not trying to reinvent Mission Beach’s sevenacre, 88-year-old oceanside amusement complex. They are, however, trying to “localize” it. “We’re not Tahiti or Hawaii. We’re California, and that’s what we’re scheming toward,” said Brett Miller, managing partner of Belmont Park, which is now jointly operated by hospitality company eat. drink. sleep (EDS) and Pacifica Real Estate Services. “Our goal is to have this park be one of the top six in San Diego, along with Petco Park, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld and Legoland.” EDS, a Pacific Beach-based hospitality management company and Pacifica Enterprises, a Rancho Santa Fe-based real estate investment firm, have owned historic Belmont Park since November. The business partners, said Miller, are presently about onethird of the way through redeveloping the amusement park in the heart of Mission Beach. Belmont Park features an athletic club, amusement rides, retail shops, restaurants, multiple bars, a miniature golf course and FlowRider and FlowBarrel wave
machines. On a recent walk-through of the park, Miller noted numerous renovations done or under way. “This was all chain-link fence,” he said, pointing to glass now lining the outdoor patio next to the WaveHouse. Filling the space Cane’s Beach Bar left when it vacated four years ago (before its lease ran out), is Cannonball on the upper level with a microbrewstyle restaurant below. “The Cannonball is our new concept,” Miller said. “It’s a sushi bar with a splash. “We are pulling away from being a retail center,” he said. “We
want to go to an entertainment complex/amusement park.” The park’s general manager noted Cannonball’s restrooms are now all state-of-the-art. He added the upper-level patio overlooking the ocean has been converted to more of a Southern Californiabeach look and feel with plenty of comfortable seating. Belmont Park’s redevelopment, however, has not been without its critics. Excerpts from emails circulated recently underscore concerns by local residents who fear that “the planned/proposed south parking lot expansion at Belmont would remove/ replace numerous
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PLUNGING AHEAD WITH UPGRADES At left, the beloved Wyland mural, “Orcas off Point Loma.” Belmont Park managing partner Brett Miller said the complex’s owners hope to save the mural when the Plunge pool is updated, though the wall on which it is painted is in need of structural repair. The complex offers activities of all kinds, including beachfront dining and the popular Wave Rider, right. DAVE SCHWAB
standing trees,” and that plans for redeveloping Belmont “would destroy the (existing) Wyland mural.” Miller said residents’ fears on both counts are unfounded. “If you look at everything we’ve done, we’re beautifying this property,” he said. “We’re not going to take out all the trees. We’re adding trees. If the perception is that
we’re tearing down trees, I apologize for that. We’re trying to maximize the parking spaces because we don’t have enough. And we don’t have enough trees either. We’ve got to find a way to add more things [like] vegetation.” Concerning the huge Wyland
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Pacific Beach veterans groups fine-tune harmony of collaboration The history of Fanuel Street Park through the eyes of its advocate EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an interview with Fanuel Street Park advocate and activist Barbara Shafer, who passed away April 14 at the age of 79. The interview was conducted by Micaela Shafer Porte, Shafer’s granddaughter, in February.
in 1973, she left her property to the Boy Scouts.” “I got busy right away,” she continued. “I had been a Girl Scout leader for years at Martha Farnum Elementary School, so I talked to the Boy Scout administrators and convinced them to sell the property to the city for a park. We needed more beach access and public restrooms, as there were none along the bay from Crown Point Shores to Santa Clara Point.” “Then I made up flyers for the neighborhood, asking people to write letters to ask the city to make this property a park. And they did. This was 1974. I became the
Fanuel St. Park dedication ceremonies took place on April 20, 1991. Born from a scrubby street-end public beach access point in Pacific Beach, fenced in by private leases, with a big stormwater drain dominating, this popular jewel of a park is now one of the crowning glories of Mission Bay’s north shore. Barbara Shafer couldn’t have been more pleased with the success of the little park down the street from her home, having been instrumental in bringing about its creation. “My husband, Philip, and I worked with activists in the early 1970s to bring about the rezoning of Pacific Beach and the 30-foot [building] height limit in 1972,” said Shafer. “Then we COMMUNITY LEGACY A “thank you” plaque to turned our lobbying Fanuel Street Park advocates Barbara and Philip skills to recuperating the ‘Crescent Bay’ ease- Shafer is affixed to a park bench. Courtesy photo ments at the end of their 50-year leases (in effect chairwoman of the local group to since 1926 for $41 a year). It advocate for this park and was on took years of arguing with the the Park and Recreation Commithandful of well-lawyered property tee, too. City employee Vince owners, but I don’t think anyone Marchetti was a great help. Our who strolls along beautiful MisCity Council representatives dursion Bay now would have any ing this time were not opposed to regrets.” the idea, and with the City Coun“When we moved here in 1965, cil’s unanimous vote of approval, there were few apartments in the the project was on,” said Shafer. neighborhood,” she said. “Mostly “So, you see, starting in 1974 — just modest family houses and we finally finished in 1991 — along the bay some big properties sometimes it takes a long time to like Pine Manor on Parker Place, get things done, but it was worth now the site of several condos. it. And that’s the story of the ori“The property, which is now the gins of the Fanuel Street Park.” grassy park, was owned by old “Our children gave us a memoMrs. Canfield,” said Shafer. “The rial bench in the park, facing west, bands of neighborhood kids who and we like to watch the sunsets ran playing all over the beach and there,” she said. “The plaque says: street and everybody’s yards (and ‘Barbara and Philip Shafer/ LaPaldocks), were hopefully not a torma St. residents since 1965 / ment to her because they liked to Thanks for the Park/ On your tell tales of the low house and golden anniversary 2006.’” overgrown yard, and a mysteriBarbara Shafer died two ous fallout shelter buried undermonths after this interview on neath … Anyways, she must have April 14. liked kids, because when she died, “Thanks for the park …”
Music is an expression of the world. Even when we don’t speak the same language, look the same or have similar beliefs, music is a consistent equalizer that keeps communication flowing. Melody moves us, comforts us and puts a smile on our faces. However, as wonderful as a good melody is, it’s the complementary harmony that can really grab our attention and transport our emotions to a new and higher level. Collaboration works much the same way. When an individual successfully completes a task, a feeling of accomplishment often follows. When people and/or organizations work together to realize a shared goal, the achievement is magnified ten-fold. Glorious music is being made by an extraordinary ensemble these days at the Pacific Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)/American Legion (AL) family, and I am honored to be part of this harmonious troupe. This family is made up of four distinct groups that pool resources, share ideas and cooperate with each other for the primary purpose of helping our local veterans, active military families and community members. VFW Post 5985 graciously welcomes American Legion Post 552, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 552 (SALS) and Ameri-
From left, Commander Steve Schmitz (Sons of the American Legion Squadron 552), President Vicky Seamon (American Legion Auxiliary Unit 552), Commander Desiree Herrera (American Legion Post 552)and Commander Sam Van Alstyne (Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5985). Courtesy photo
can Legion Auxiliary Unit 552 (ALA) into its humble home. VFW Post Commander Sam Van Alstyne is the conductor, whose time and experience allows him to expertly oversee the players on the stage. He is a model of leadership without micromanaging. American Legion Commander Desiree Herrera has just the right amount of power and finesse to bring in the big bass drum when needed, or to tap lightly on the snare to get the perfect rhythm. A veteran captain herself, she has learned what it takes to motivate and encourage her team to get the
job done. Light on his feet and a master of congeniality, SALS Commander Steve “Smitzy” Schmitz has a unique management style that keeps his squadron productive and thriving. They are a low-key group that is always here to lend a hand for anything. With almost three years performing alongside these aforementioned master players, ALA Unit 552 has thrived under the watchful eye of President Victoria Seamon. Accustomed to the pressures of working in the La Jolla VA Hospital, Vicky has masterfully guided us to inhabit the motto “service, not self” while becoming a mighty asset to this exceptional Pacific Beach family. Collaboration and teamwork are the keys to our familial success. There are many organizations and events to which we donate time and money, including Stand Down, Veterans Village of San Diego, La Jolla VA Hospital, Operation Military Kids, and our annual holiday party for active military families. The VFW/American Legion family of Pacific Beach is an orchestra of individuals playing harmoniously together. Although our instruments do need to be tuned every now and then, we really do make beautiful music together! Nancy Person Treasurer/Secretary of ALA Unit 552
Letter to the editor The Pacific Beach Town Council wishes to thank District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer for his support preserving a piece of Pacific Beach history. Faulconer awarded a $10,000 grant for the preservation of the Rose Creek Cottage. Perhaps you pass this Tudorstyle building located on Garnet Avenue at Soledad Mountain Road and are unaware of its his-
torical significance. In 1906, F.T. and Emma Scripps built a family estate named Braemar where the Catamaran Hotel is now located. The cottage, built as a dining hall in the 1920s, was saved from demolition and donated to the Pacific Beach Town Council in 1985. The cottage is used for weddings, memorial services and family events. Faulconer’s grant was used to
paint the structure and make repairs to the decorative woodwork inside. For rental information and history of the building, visit rosecreekcottage.net. The Pacific Beach Town Council has been working together since 1951 to build a better Pacific Beach. www.pbtowncouncil.org Alan Harris, president Pacific Beach Town Council
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Architect’s employee ordered to trial for his murder
By NEAL PUTNAM
Air National Guard abandons powerboat-race sponsorship after budget cuts
By JOHNNY MCDONALD
The Defense Department’s career record with 64 victories. budget cutback has forced the “I think I'm all done with it,” Air National Guard to withdraw Villwock said last month when its title sponsorship of the H1 asked if he would be back. “It's Hydroplane series on Mission just another reason I’m not excitBay, but local officials say the ed about it (Unlimited withdrawl won’t alter plans for Hydroplane racing) anymore. I the 49th Bayfair races Sept. 13don’t think I’ll be there.” 15. Mansfield said there would be a The Air National Guard was few changes in the three-day forhit by the same circumstances mat. that forced cancellation of Mira“The Lucas Oil Series drag mar’s Air Show — at least boats will not be returning to involving military aircraft — and Crown Point,” he said. “They presumably will curtail sponsordecided to move to Firebird Raceships in other sports areas. way in Phoenix, performing the Bayfair board of same day as governors Bayfair.” spokesman Gregg Defense He said negoMansfield said he tiations are anticipates a rep- Department under way to resentative field of cutbacks mean the schedule a 10 hydroplanes, Air National Guard freestyle headed by driving motocross that will withdraw its title he hopes will be champion Steve David. Chief chal- sponsorship of the a mainstay in lengers this year that location for should be Jimmy H1 Hydroplane several years. Shane, Kip Meanwhile, series on Mission Brown. J. Michael Grand Prix Bay, but officials say West, a small Reilly and Jon the show will go on. hydroplane diviZimmerman. The race will be sion, will see without the sport’s win-leading action this year, as well as an pilot, Dave Villwock, who armada of other racing craft. announced his retirement earlier In another change, a stage will this year. be added at Crown Point. So, However, there were mixed with the other stage at the main feelings about that since the entrance, Mansfield said he owner of the Spirit of Qatar said anticipates 50 bands will enterhe released Villwock’s contract tain during the three days. after a race accident in January. In the past, Mansfield said BayVillwock was disqualified in a fair has received $80,000 from heat race after veering off course, the tourism industry to help run causing the boat to hit several the event. corner buoys and damaging the “I believe that money has been hydro. diverted to the planning for the “Dave Villwock has retired 2015 Centennial in Balboa from our team,”said Erick EllPark,” he said. strom, owner of the Spirit of However, he said the Qatar. “We had a great run hydroplane event’s sales venues together and celebrated many have held up pretty well. victories together. We are not Bayfair has attracted sizable aware of his future plans, but we crowds over the years, reaching wish him nothing but the best.” 100,000 visitors at times. Last Villwock won 11 national titles year’s event drew a reported and broke Bill Muncey’s all-time crowd of 98,000.
A judge has ordered an employee of the late architect Graham Downes to stand trial for his murder. Downes was beaten to death following a night of heavy drinking at a party at his Banker’s Hill home on April 19. Downes was the architect for Tower 23 Hotel in Pacific Beach, Hotel La Jolla’s guest rooms, the Thin bar downtown, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego and others, according to the Graham Downes Architecture web site. He is also credited with the overhaul of Tom Ham’s Lighthouse on Harbor Island and Bali Hai on Shelter Island, among many other places downtown. Higinio Soriano Salgado, 31, pleaded not guilty following a preliminary hearing conducted by San Diego Superior Court Judge John Einhorn on July 31. A Sept. 18 trial date was set. Salgado remains in custody on $3 million bail. “There is probable cause, Mr. Salgado, that a murder was committed and you will be held to answer,” said Einhorn. Witnesses at the party testified that almost everyone was drinking heavily, including Salgado and Downes, 56. A neighbor, Jeff Kunitz, testified he called 9-1-1 at 1:10 a.m. after hearing angry voices and seeing two men fighting on the sidewalk on W. Juniper Street. A deputy medical examiner, Dr. Steven Campman, testified he saw between 17 and 21 injuries to the head and neck of
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mural of whales and other marine life, Miller said it’s true that the fate of that particular mural is uncertain. “We’re trying to save it,” he said, noting it’s on a wall that may require structural repair, which means it may have to go and there’s no way to move it. “But if we don’t keep this one, then we’re going to have him (Wyland) do another one,” Miller said. Belmont Park had been in bankruptcy four years before EDS and Pacifica acquired it. The park has faced significant renovation barricades in recent years because of a lease dispute between the city and the cityowned park’s previous primary leaseholder, Tom Lochtefeld. Redevelopment challenges at Belmont have been made worse
LEGACY IN CONCRETE The modern and chic Tower 23 — as well as its restaurant JRDN — at 723 Felspar St. in Pacific Beach was designed by architect Graham Downes, who was killed in April following a night of partying with employees and friends. Courtesy photo
Downes during the autopsy. There were bruises consistent with strangulation, fracture of the jawbone and blunt force trauma, he said. Attorney Jamahl Kersey argued the crime was not murder and said it was an employee “party environment” where “everybody is drinking.” Kersey said there was no malice or disregard for human life and unsuccessfully argued the charge be dropped. “Seventeen to 21 injuries. Blunt force trauma. That’s murder,” said Deputy District Attorney Amy Maund. “He was thinking about it, stewing about it. We believe this man committed murder.” Witnesses said Salgado was overheard arguing with Downes about not hiring a former employee with whom Salgado
had a disagreement. District Attorney investigator Scott Christie testified the former employee had advised Downes to fire Salgado. Salgado worked for Downes as manager of rental property. Witnesses said Salgado was afraid the ex-employee would take Salgado’s job from him if Downes hired him back. Police officer Eric Jones testified he arrived at 1:50 a.m. and found both Salgado and Downes lying face down on the sidewalk with Salgado’s arm over the architect. Jones said Salgado was intoxicated and arrested him before an ambulance and took Downes to a hospital. He died three days later without regaining consciousness. His design firm was started in 1994 and closed several months after his death.
by the intermittent closure of the iconic Plunge pool because of repair needs and the ultimate court-appointed receivership of the park by East West Bank after Lochtefeld filed for bankruptcy in 2011. After filing for bankruptcy, Wave House Belmont Park, LLC sued the city of San Diego for breach of contract involving a commercial lease for Belmont Park. In a judicial foreclosure action, Symphony Asset Pool XVI LLC foreclosed upon the property. George Schaefer, deputy city attorney, said the Wave House bankruptcy case is “still pending,” adding the principals have submitted a Chapter 11 reorganization plan. Schaefer said a court hearing on the reorganization plan has been scheduled for Sept. 27. He added negotiations with the city’s Real Estate Assets Department to resolve the lawsuit are
ongoing. If those negotiations come to a successful conclusion, Schaeffer said it’s possible the lawsuit Wave House brought against the city will be dismissed. Meanwhile, the Belmont Park revamp continues. Part of Cannonball is already open, and Miller said the remaining portion of the sushi bar will open sometime this fall. The microbrew pub downstairs could be in by November. “In November, we’re also going to redo the midway as well,” said Miller. “We’ll put up all new signage to make it more like an amusement park, put in a bunch of brand new rides, redo all the concrete.” Belmont Park will remain open through construction. “We’re planning to be here for a long time,” said Miller of the developer’s long-range plans. For more information about Belmont Park, visit www.belmontpark.com.
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something I could sell?” Medall said he was “born into the hotel business” and started out as a dishwasher working under his brother (who is now an executive chef at a top restaurant in Las Vegas). When he started working as a chef in smaller restaurants, he realized the food — and the money — didn’t go as far, and using every part of the vegetable or meat could really make a difference. Plus, when he started to see the depletion of crops and fish populations, it made sense to try to make the available yield go as far as it could. “I believe the more you can use from one item, the less you’re taking from other crops,” Medall said. “Take shellfish for example. If we don’t change our fishing policies, we won’t have any in the next 10 years. It makes you respect the product.” Medall has implemented his “no waste” policy in The Patio’s kitchen. The concept, he said, has caught on — with a bit of coaching. “There are some challenges. Some of the less-experienced staff don’t always understand it,” he said. “They’ll bring me scraps and say, ‘Can you do something with this?’ The answer is always, ‘Yes!’”
The impromptu dishes don’t always come from trimmings in the kitchen. Medall has planted a garden behind the restaurant with everything from herbs and vegetables to leafy greens, all of which go into something in the restaurant, be it a salad, appetizer or cocktail. On a recent afternoon, The Patio owner Gina ChampionCain, who has her own garden, brought in some homegrown tomatoes and peppers, which Medall turned into gazpacho for the lunch menu. “I like to eat well and healthy, I want to take it to another level by growing some stuff for the restaurant,” Champion-Cain said. “I looked for that in a chef [when hiring]. Some chefs will say they’re into that, but [Medall] practices what he preaches. He’s as passionate as me.” So what advice does Medall have for amateur chefs cooking in the home, who may not have the training or eye for whipping together seemingly mismatched food scraps? “Just use your imagination,” he said. “I always look for a mix of colors, textures and flavors. And experiment. Not everything will always turn out, but chances are, if you like the individual things by themselves, you’ll like them together.” Medall didn’t always know how
ESCHEWING THE LANDFILL John Medall, executive chef at The Patio on Lamont Street, employs all his culinary creativity to make the most out of everything that passes through the kitchen. PAUL HANSEN
to throw odds and ends together to create a masterpiece. One day, years ago, his brother, the chef, stopped by his home and asked what there was to eat. Medall replied that there was nothing in the house, at least not enough for a meal. A few minutes later, he said, he heard cupboards being opened and the sounds of chopping and cutting. Then, “Ready for lunch?” “I was amazed. He just took a few things here, a few things there and made an excellent meal,”
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Medall said. Medall adopted the practice and hasn’t looked back. N o w, corn stalks are boiled down and turned into corn milk. Watermelon rinds get pickled and added to soup. Parts of a whole chicken are broken down and NO MEAT LEFT BEHIND Even meat trimmings are repurposed into dog treats that Medall said “have ruined dogs’ used for stock. PAUL HANSEN Even portions tastes for other treats.” of meat that can’t be served with entrees get a Medall espouses the benefits of second chance — fat and dripmaking the most out of the pings from ribs are added to kitchen, and he’s happy to share peanut butter and made into dog recipes for those short on creativitreats (The Patio is exceptionally ty. dog friendly). “I just feel that there are farmers “In all my time here, I’ve only out there working hard to produce met one dog that wouldn’t accept these crops,” he said. “If we respect that, it will all be around longer.” my treats,” Medall said. For more information, visit Whether it’s for the bottom line www.thepatioonlamont.com. or out of moral duty — or both —
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Mötley Crüe Front-Man Vince Neil to showcase his Tatuado Liquor Line at the Fifth San Diego Spirits Festival If you want to dive deep into the world of sensational spirits and creative cocktails, check out the San Diego Spirits Festival, August 24-25 2013. The two-day celebration merges the three elements Cocktails, Culinary and Culture, the two-day festival is sure to please the palates of everyone from the serious Mixologist, Professional Chef, to the novice culinary enthusiast and the cocktail drinker, with live entertainment, Bartender Battle's, Chefs Shakedowns and Demonstrations, Burlesque, Samba Dancers and a Fashion Show, You know it's bound to be a party when MÖTLEY CRÜE front man VINCE NEIL opens the festival and is showcasing his Tatuado Vodka for your enjoyment. VINCE NEIL will be at the San Diego Spirits Festival hosting a two day meet and greet with a taste extravaganza on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Attendees will sample some of the best tequila and vodka on earth. The San Diego Spirit Festival is a truly unique event that blends the world of craft spirits, high profile liquors and fine cuisine, all in a locale overlooking a sun-drenched San Diego Bay. This
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In The Community
Maui onion and shitake vegetables. Rounding out the menu is traditional island-style macaroni salad, tropical rice, island pineapple coleslaw and an assortment of salads, fresh fruits and desserts. “We came to watch the luau and we thought it was fantastic,” said Adrian Kwasnicki who was on vacation from England. “I found it was very relaxing, but energetic and colorful. It was a lovely way to enhance our holiday here.” Guests of the Catamaran can also enjoy complimentary boat cruises around Mission Bay aboard the Bahia Belle — a Mississippistyle sternwheeler that features live music and dancing. Non-hotel guests can purchase tickets at the Catamaran’s dock on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. “This is one of the best tickets in town,” said David Torres of Ocean Beach. “I always bring guests from out of town to the hotel for brunch on Sunday or a trip on the Bahia Belle. The luau is just a great way to celebrate the diversity of the San Diego lifestyle.” The Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa is located at 3999 Mission Blvd., www.catamaranresort.com, (858) 488-1081.
sadors and pose for pictures with guests. Every Tuesday and Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. through Aug. 30, the Catamaran Sunset Luau celebrates a slice of Polynesian culture, music, food and dance. Entertainment is provided by Pride of Polynesia Dance Revue, which features a festival of colorful hula dancers telling stories with their hips, arms and hands, accompanied by rhythmic drumbeats, chants and torch dancing. “I’ve been to Hawaii many times and have seen a lot of luaus, but this one is the best,” said Iosif David from Temecula. “The variety, beautiful presentation and atmosphere were exceptional.” Executive chef Steven Riemer’s fare evokes the spirit of Hawaii by adding a regional flair to his luau menu and using as many locally sourced products as possible. Riemer prepares a feast, including a whole pig slow cooked and carved on-site, island-flavored Kahlua roast pig and pork loin, miso-glazed salmon filets with ginger lime cream, guava chicken with grilled pineapple and shredded coconut and ginger-scented stir- ISLAND FARE The Catamaran’s luau feast, complete with the trafry with snow peas, carrots, ditional roast pig.
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green plumage, maroon forehead and violetblue crown — is native to the Pacific slopes of Mexico but has been observed in several counties in Southern California. Though they’re not typically known as talkers, Scooter has an ever-increasing vocabulary. Hatched more than 17 years ago, Chadwick is a male Eleanora cockatoo, who, among other talents, can spell his own name. Hotel staff refers to Chadwick as the escape artist, because he enjoys taking walks alone to the hotel’s bar to beg for peanuts. Cornel is a green-winged macaw from a breeder in West Hollywood. He has been at the Catamaran since 2005. These birds are found in the forests and woodlands of northern and central South America and generally mate for life. Two smaller parrots are housed in an enclosure located within the two-story lobby of the hotel. During the day, the birds are outdoors for people to visit between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., except for Wednesdays and Sundays, which are shower days. Staff sporadically walk around the property and allow the birds to mingle with guests. “These birds live a very good life here at the resort,” said Jackie Kohlman, exotic bird handler for the Catamaran. “It’s something different for our guests to experience that they’ll never forget and these birds have been in countless wedding photos.”
CREATURE COMFORT Above, the resort’s many koi fish. Left, bird handler Ashley Hyde-Smith with Bianchi and Chadwick.
Other pets of the hotel include valuable Japanese koi fish, catfish and carp, which fill the ponds surrounding the entire 8.5-acre property. According to Geis, a generous patron who lived in the neighborhood donated more than 18 koi fish to the resort several years ago. The fish share the ponds with about 40 exotic waterfowl, including wood and Mandarin ducks. “We are very fortunate to have all of these wonderful animals on the property,” Geis said. “They are educational, entertaining and most of all, memorable. That’s something that makes us different from any other resort and they really do have a good life here.” The Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa is located at 3999 Mission Blvd. www.catamaranresort.com, (858) 4881081.
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LIVE Bossa nova, bayou and more — MUST MUSIC >> plus a tribute to an icon HEAR >> By BART MENDOZA
Jazz and bossa nova combine in the music of Pan Am. The quartet has a twice-a-week residency at Café-Bar Europa, performing on Mondays (6 p.m.) and Thursdays (7 p.m.). The band eschews the bass, preferring to allow nylonstringed acoustic guitar and percussion to hold down the bottom end. The frontline of acoustic and electric guitar, as well as saxophone, all play lead at times, giving the band substantial range. The music does, indeed, have a Brazilian flair, but Pan Am will appeal to anyone who enjoys jazz, singer songwriters or soul. PAN AM: Mondays (6 p.m.) and Thursdays (7 p.m.) at CAFÉ-BAR EUROPA, 873 Turqouise St. 21 and up. www.theturquoise.com/wordpress
Fans of reggae, rock or blues will want to check out the Broken Stems, appearing at the 710 Beach Club on Aug. 16, 9 p.m. The trio’s musicianship is solid, with soulful singer Jesse Gawlik’s lead guitar playing a particular highlight. However, what makes the band stand out is the mix of dynamic arrangements and vocal interplay from bassist Lara Stucki and drum-
SOUND LEGEND Gary LeFebvre, an iconic saxophonist, passed away on Aug. 7. A tribute is planned in his honor on Aug. 23 at Dizzy’s. Courtesy photo
mer Mike Cascio. On such tracks as “Anti-Bots,” this helps the band achieve a much bigger sound than the average three-piece combo. The band’s funkier moments will be sure to keep the dance floor occupied, but with songs like “I Am The Night,” this is also a band well worth just sitting and listening to as well. BROKEN STEMS: Friday, Aug. 16 at the 710 BEACH CLUB, 710 Garnet Ave. 9 p.m. 21 and up. www.710bc.com
The Bayou Brothers’ latest album is titled “Music for the Feet,” and rarely has there been a more apt title for a CD. With a sound straight from the Louisiana bayou, the band plays a wonderful brand of zydeco that’s just about irresistible when it comes to dancing. Performing on Aug. 21, 9 p.m. at Tio Leo’s, the band has become local favorites at summertime outdoor festivals throughout the county, but dancers know the best time to catch them is at an indoor gig like this Tio Leo’s gig, with a real dance floor — and air conditioning. THE BAYOU BROTHERS: Wednesday, Aug. 21. TIO LEO’S, 5302 Napa St. 9 p.m. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.tioleos.com
The San Diego music community lost another music icon on Aug. 7 with the passing of saxophonist Gary LeFebvre. Although best known for his jazz work, he also performed live with such diverse performers as the Supremes, Mrs. Miller and Tony Bennett. On Aug. 23, members of the local jazz community will come
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ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF OLD TOWN STAGECOACH DAYS: CELEBRATING THE WILD WEST IN OLD TOWN Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is celebrating travel and transportation in the era of real horsepower at “Stagecoach Days” from noon to 5 p.m. on eight Saturdays in July and August, kicking off on July 6. Sponsored by Fiesta de Reyes, the free event features a different theme each Saturday such as: Californio Day, Women of the West, Soldiers and Citizens, TwainFest and Taste of the Past. Attendees will enjoy afternoons filled with activities that reflect life in early San Diego and celebrate the West on the move. Through vignettes, demonstrations, living history activities, stories and songs, visitors will gain an appreciation for early modes of transportation and daily life. “This Stagecoach Days will be the best one yet,” stated Greg Giacopuzzi.
“There is a plethora of added activities for all ages to the event this year so visitors will get a true taste of what Old Town was like in the 1800s.” A special aspect that has been added this year is a passport program featuring collectable bookmarks for each of the Stagecoach Days. Anyone attending the event can go in to the Robinson-Rose Visitor’s Center with their passport and collect a bookmark to commemorate the day. Special prizes will be awarded to those who can collect them all. The free passport cards can be picked up at any of the state park and Fiesta de Reyes merchants or at the Robinson-Rose Visitor’s Center. The 2013 Stagecoach Days schedule is as follows: August 17 – “TwainFest” -- The festi-
val marks 103 years of Mark Twain’s passing and celebrates the American author as well as some of his peers. Excerpts from famous works will be read aloud by costumed San Diego actors at a variety of park venues throughout the day. August 24 –“West on the Move”After the Mexican War, more and more settlers came to San Diego as a place to live or as a stop off point prior to heading to the gold fields of Northern California. Today, California State Parks will present demonstrations and activities that promote 19th century transportation. August 31 – “Taste of the Past” -Food was important in daily life in Old Town. Early adobe homes typically included large, outdoor gardens where plants and herbs provided food
and medicine. This day presents a glimpse of a typical 19th century dining experience in the form of menus, tools, and food. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, with the support of the Boosters of Old Town and a donation from Fiesta de Reyes, is proud to offer these free activities for adults and children of all ages. The park is located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego, and is conveniently located next to the Old Town Transit Center, with Coaster, Trolley, and MTS bus service. Free parking is available at the CalTrans headquarters, just two blocks from the park at 4050 Taylor St. For more information, go to www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego. For more information, go to www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego.
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Get produce — and school uniforms — at Seaside Farmers Market By KEITH ANTIGIOVANNI Parents of Pacific Beach Middle School (PBMS) students can buy school uniforms at the Seaside Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 17. in the parking lot at Mission Bay High School (MBHS) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Seaside Farmers Market manager Cori O’Meara approached PBMS with the idea of selling uniforms before the school year begins “to help make life easier for the parents.” The PBMS student uniform consists of a white or navy shirt with no sports or other logos with khaki pants but no jeans. An orientation at PBMS is scheduled on Aug. 22 for incoming students and will include a thorough explanation of the dress code. “We usually always buy early but it is hard to find anything because the malls are so hectic and packed, and we can never find anything in his size,” said Art Rodriguez, whose sixth-grade son, Arty, will be attending PBMS this fall. “This way we beat the crowd.” The uniforms first went on sale at the
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stealing milk and getting a terrible thrashing from the moms when they awoke to see a strange pup suckling. For five weeks, Rocky’s nightly milk raids grew more stealthy, with moms sometimes sleeping through his suckling. Now Rocky is selfreliant and thriving; I frequently see Rocky swimming with a pup half his size. Whether Rocky is a he or she I don’t know, but this pup deserves the name for never giving up despite the odds and adversity.” Ellen Shively said, “A rare visitor to San Diego appeared one day at Casa Beach. It was a behemoth next to a harbor seal. When she turned her head, I saw the enlarged snout of a female elephant seal as she slowly moved her bulk onto the beach to join the group of sleeping harbor seals. She flipped sand onto her back with her flippers, a cooling behavior characteristic of this species. A young harbor seal followed close by as she maneuvered her massive body into a depression. After a brief rest, she lugged her body to the water’s edge. I was astonished when the young harbor seal followed, the pair heading back into the ocean in lock step. After a couple of laps along the channel, the elephant sea swam away sans harbor seal. Where THE MEMORY OF AN ELEPHANT —
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PACIFIC BEACH RESIDENT JEANNE LENHART continued a longtime tradition on Aug. 12. Lenhart, who is competing for the title of Ms. Senior California later this month, rode the Belmont Park Giant Dipper Roller Coaster at 1 p.m. that day in celebration of her 68th birthday — a tradition she has held the past 60 years. A member of the Mission Beach Woman’s Club and a volunteer dance and volleyball teacher, Lenhart was crowned Ms. Senior San Diego last year. Pageants aren’t new to Lenhart: she was crowned Ms. Surf in 1964 (right). Photos above by PAUL HANSEN.
MUSTDO >> WANT TO GET INVOLVED in bringing change and improvements to the Pacific Beach community? Here is your chance. The Pacific Beach Planning Group (PBPG) has formed the CIP Ad Hoc Subcommittee, with the goal of gathering community input and consensus on capital improvement projects (CIP) to be submitted and recommended to the city for approval in the 2015 fiscal year budget. To join the subcommittee, contact subcommittee chairwoman Imelda McClendon at (469) 576+3870 or imelda.l.mcclendon@gmail.com. To get involved at the public
MUSTREAD >> AUTHOR DANEA HORN, a former patient at Rady Children’s Hospital who was diagnosed the rare VACTERL disease as a child, is returning to the hospital for a fundraiser and book signing to celebrate the care she received over the course of 10 reconstructive surgeries. Horn wrote “Chronic
consensus level, come to the next PB Planning Group general meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the PB Library. At that meeting, the subcommittee will share recommended projects with the planning group and larger community. To submit an application for a project, email McClendon for an application form. Examples of projects include: bikeways, bridges, drainage and flood control facilities, libraries, park and recreation centers, police, fire and lifeguard stations, street improvements, lights and traffic signals. If you see a need to improve something in Pacific Beach, here is your chance. Resilience: 10 Sanity-Saving Strategies for Women Coping with the Stress of Illness” as a self-help blueprint for managing the difficulties chronic illness presents. The fundraiser and launch party will take place at Rady’s Acute Care Pavilion, 3010 Children’s Way on Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. To hear Horn speak about her book, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT9ttKRY4tY.
THE SAN DIEGO JUNIOR LIFEGUARD OCEAN FESTIVAL, a fundraiser for the foundation that supports the Junior Lifeguards, was held Aug. 3. The festival, held at Mission Beach, featured the first-ever Willie Calabrese Run/Swim/Run. Open to the public, the event was held in memory of Willie’s time as a junior and city lifeguard. On Aug. 31, 2012, Willie was injured in a fireworks accident. He died from thermal injuries a few days later on Sept. 2. He was 20 years old. Willie grew up in Pacific Beach, attending P.B. Elementary and La Jolla High School before going on to UC Santa Barbara. He participated in the Junior Guard Program from ages 9 to 16, then completed the San Diego City Lifeguard Academy in 2010. He played water polo and swam for La Jolla High for the duration of his high school years. He encouraged young boys and girls to attend the Junior Guard Program as a fun way to learn ocean safety, life-saving skills and leadership skills. He was an amazing and talented young man and he believed in giving back to his community. Willie would be happy to know that this Memorial Run/Swim/Run will help raise funds to give young people the opportunity to benefit from the program that influenced his future in such a positive way. — Corey McClelland, president and CEO, San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation
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MUSTPLAY >> JOIN NONPROFIT SAN DIEGO BIG on Aug. 24 for the BIG Kahuna 2-on-2 Beach Volleyball Luau at the South Mission Beach Sports Park Facility. From 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., players will compete in divisions for men and women that include professional, competitive, intermediate and youth. Players will engage in pool play, with the top teams advancing into a single-elimination tournament. Ten percent of all entry fees for each division will be paid to the winners. Registration fees are $30, or $20 for San Diego BIG members. Price includes a T-shirt for early registration, fruit, snack from Pop Chips, drinks from Zico Coconut Water and lunch by Raglan Public House. Happy hour specials will be available at The Pennant and a live band will be at The Beachcomber for an after party. The South Mission Beach Sports Park Facility is locate at 2633 Ocean Front Walk. For more information, visit www.sandiegobig.org/bigkahunavolleyball.html.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION AND GENERAL MEETING The Pacific Beach Business Improvement District (PBBID) includes business and rental properties with six or more units, in the area which can be approximately described as the area circumscribed by Interstate 5, the Mission Beach Boardwalk, Crown Point Drive and Turquoise Street. The purpose of the PBBID and The Pacific Beach Community Development Corporation (PBCDC) is to provide an organizational framework and funding for the improvement of the area. Pacific Beach area business license holders and owners of rental property with six or more units, are invited to run for election as a member of the PBCDC Board of Directors. Nominations are currently being solicited for five (5) seats on the fifteen (15) member Board. The Board has appointed a nominating committee to whom nominations may be made by submitting a petition or letter. The nomination petition or letter must be submitted to the nominating committee by August 30, 2013. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the September 3, 2013 meeting. The Board of Directors will also review the list of business and rental property license holders to confirm their representative’s eligibility to be voting delegates for the election. The business delegate will be the person named in that business license unless a business indicates differently in writing to the PBCDC Board of Directors. The Board of Directors must receive the written notice of the business delegate change at or before their September 3, 2013 meeting. All delegates’ terms will end with the election. The list of known business and property license holders eligible to vote will be available for review after the September 3, 2013 meeting by contacting Sara Berns at 858-2733303. The Board will then consider reports and other matters to be placed on the agenda for the annual election meeting. The annual meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for October 22, 2013 at 5:30pm, at Discover Pacific Beach office, 1503 Garnet Avenue. Newly elected members of the Board of Directors will be inducted and the Board will consider any other items placed on the agenda by the Board of Directors. A majority of the current Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for a meeting of the Board of Directors and meeting of the delegates for the October 22, 2013 annual meeting.
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together for a special tribute concert at Dizzy’s, 8 p.m. The night will feature music from another jazz legend, Joe Marillo, with allstar accompaniment from bassist Bob Magnusson, drummer Jim Plank and pianist Joshua White. LeFebvre was a highly respected member of the local jazz scene, so you can expect a few special guests to sit in, at what will be a stirring
Apartments in 92109 have had: 11 sold transactions — six of which were “off-market” — totaling $22,962,500 sold, with an average capitalization rate (cap) of 4.69 percent, and an average price per unit equal to $185,181. Though most apartments were on the market for 30 days or less, the average market time was 137 days. In 2012, there were 23 transactions totaling $43,900,000 with an average cap rate of 5.08 percent. Office/retail buildings in 92109 have had eight sold transactions, totaling $10,765,000 sold, with an average cap rate of 6.94 percent, and an average price per square foot equal to $334. The average time to market a property
(before putting into escrow) was 228 days. In 2012, there were a total of 12 transactions. For both apartments and office/retail buildings, the low cap rates, high prices and high velocity of transactions are clear indicators that we’re in a seller’s market, i.e., there is a low supply of apartments and office/retail buildings listed for sale and there are a lot of buyers looking to invest. If you’re considering selling your commercial real estate in a favorable market by the end of 2013, contact your local broker and get started with a free opinion of value. — Tony Franco specializes in coastal commercial real estate and can be reached at (858) 717-1697.
memorial for this great musician. GARY LEFEBVRE TRIBUTE: Friday, Aug. 23 at DIZZY’S, 4275 Mission Bay Drive. 8 p.m. $15. www.dizzysjazz.com
Kona Kai Resort on Aug. 25, 2 p.m., where the eight-piece band scores points is in its modern era repertoire, which includes the latest from the likes of Robin Thicke, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. With the Fabulous Ultratones, the saying “something for just about everybody” isn’t just bluster, it’s fact. POOL PARTY WEEKEND: Sunday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m., at the KONA KAI RESORT, 1551 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island. www.resortkonakai.com
There’s not a lot of bands that could perform “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang as well as “Crazy” by Patsy Cline, but the Fabulous Ultratones are a rare breed — their set lists can include everything from folk and world music to bag band swing. Performing at a free beach party at the
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1461 WILBUR, PACIFIC BEACH Remodeled stunner on the best street in North PB. Home boasts a 3/2 main house with a 1/1 granny flat, ocean views, oversized master bedroom with ocean views and a private deck, wood flooring, vaulted ceilings in the living room, gourmet kitchen, custom tiled bathrooms, large redwood decks in front and back yards, attached two car garage and lots of green grass for kids to play or for entertaining. If you want North PB, this is the street and block you want to be on!
Listed at $1,125,000.
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Remodeled, Canyon home w/Bay Views! Split-Level just under 2k SF w/4bds/2.5baths/FR/DR/LR w/Working FP/2 Car Finished Garage w/Endless Bay Views & Large Private Yard w/Heated Jacuzzi & Plenty of Room for a Pool. Vaulted/Open Beam Ceilings w/Skylights, Open Floor Plan, Modern Kitchen/Appliances & Bathrooms, Newer Heater, Newer Windows, Finished Garage, Attic Storage w/Pull-Down Stairs, Built-In Speaker System, Wet-Bar & View of Fireworks/Bay Races/Kite Boarders & Canyon too! Walk to Store & Restaurants. Bike to Bay.
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North Pacific Beach Condo with views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 2 pkg spaces. Close to the ocean, shopping and public transportation. 2 community pools, spa and workout room. $460,000. La Jolla 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Condo close to UCSD. 1,241 sf Top Floor End Unit. Open floor plan. Vaulted ceilings and fireplace. Large 2 car garage. Reduced to $460,000
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POINT LOMA / OCEAN BEACH Sat 11-1pm . . . . . . . . . . . .1407 Froude St. .........................3BR/3BA . . . . . .$1,275,000..................................Iberia Enterprises, Inc. • 619-518-2755 Sat & Sun By Appointment 1845 Tustin St............................3BR/4BA . . . . . .$950,000 ...........................................Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . . . . .980 Point St. ..............................4BR/3BA . . . . . .$995,000 ...........................................Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . . . . .1161 Akron St............................4BR/3BA . . . . . .$1,250,000 ........................................Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . . . . .776 Rosecrans St.......................2BR/2BA . . . . . .$2,200,000 ........................................Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . .1131 Bangor St..........................3+BR/2.5BA . . .$1,695,000.....................................Maria Barrantes • 619-370-1398
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San Diego weather isn't the only thing that feels perfect... Sand-Sational New Construction in the Sail Bay area! Expected completion is Dec 2013. These residences are impressive in size, stunning in appearance, and creative in design. Sunbathe, star gaze, BBQ, entertain, sit by the fireplace, enjoy sunsets, or even take a nap on your private 300 sqft rooftop patio. Just a 6 block stroll from the ocean and 3 blocks from the miles of sandy beach around the bay. Its time to pick up the keys to your dream home!
Perfect location and immaculate interior! Right on the ocean, this beautiful 3BR/2.5BA 1,730 sq. ft. townhome has plenty of space to enjoy the stunning views of the beach & ocean. 3 spacious balconies, 2 on the top floor and 1 on the main level, perfect for al fresco dining and enjoying the sunsets. Beautiful & clean interior, luxurious granite features, and lots of windows to take in the sun. Large 2 car side-by-side garage, & the ability to bike or walk to almost anywhere makes this spot top notch!
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Gorgeous home in Otay Ranch, 5 bedroom 3 bath with over 2,900 sq. ft.
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Remodeled stunner on the best street in North PB. Home boasts a 3/2 main house with a 1/1 granny flat, ocean views, oversized master bedroom with ocean views and a private deck, wood flooring, vaulted ceilings in the living room, gourmet kitchen, custom tiled bathrooms, large redwood decks in front and back yards, attached two car garage and lots of green grass for kids to play or for entertaining. If you want North PB, this is the street and block you want to be on! Listed at $1,125,000.
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Three bedroom-two bath walking distance to shops dining and the beach. Totally redone. Viking Range, copper bar, new cabs & baths. Gleaming hdwd floors. Huge Storage shed w/air cond. Parking for RV & Hook-up plus landscaped Rear Yard.
$849,000.00
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4627 Ocean Blvd. #103 Perfect Ocean Front 1 Bedroom Condo Professionally decorated and sold fully furnished Huge Ocean Front patio with gorgeous views of pier & surf Ocean views from Living Room, Bedroom, Kitchen & Patio
$525,000
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