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COMMUNITY SHINES BRIGHT IN 34TH HOLIDAY FEST Residents from far and wide braved the cold, windy conditions as the annual holiday parade wound its way down Newport Avenue on Dec. 7, thrilling spectators and captivating the minds of youngsters with sugarplums dancing in their heads with promises from Santa, left, holding a pooch with antlers. At right, Hokule’a girls strut their stuff for the crowd. And, with political dances in the minds of San Diegans, even politicos got into the act. At bottom left, interim mayor Todd Gloria (voted officially as City Council president on Dec. 10, joined runoff mayoral candidates Kevin Faulconer (City Council District 2) and David Alvarez (City Council District 8) in the fun. More photos pages 12, 14 and 15.
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CVS wins planners’ blessing on site, alcohol-licensing BY TONY DE GARATE | THE BEACON CVS Pharmacy’s plan to occupy the long-dormant Apple Tree supermarket at 4949 Santa Monica Ave. took a step forward this month when the Ocean Beach Planning Board threw its weight behind a request for a license to sell beer, wine and spirits. The board voted 8-2-1 in support of alcohol at a future CVS at its monthly meeting Dec. 4, citing a “community benefits package,” in which the pharmacy chain had pledged to be a responsible tenant and active member to the community. But opponents said CVS would be a poor fit because Ocean Beach lacks a supermarket and already has a pharmacy in Rite Aid, a few blocks away. The OBPB plays only an advisory board to the city but, in this case, could play a big role in determining whether liquor may be sold at CVS. The state department of Alcohol Beverage Control, which rules on liquor license applications, has said the building is located in a census tract that has exceeded its allotment of
licenses. Such a condition requires an additional approval from San Diego police — known legally as a finding of “public convenience or necessity” — and police say community support is an important factor in making that determination. The ability to sell alcohol is allimportant to the pharmacy — corporate officials said CVS won’t move in without a liquor license. If police eventually make a finding in CVS’ favor, the pharmacy will formally submit a Class 21 liquor license application to the state, which triggers notification and public comment requirements. The OBPB’s vote to support CVS came as a surprise to many. Just one month earlier, in front of an audience of more than three-dozen citizens largely opposed to CVS, the board tabled the matter to wait and see how police would decide. State law gives police 90 days, placing the deadline to sometime in January. But OBPB chairman Tom GawronSEE CVS, Page 9
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OB Town Council puts bag on plastic bag controversy Let power lines be roosting territory for Ocean Beach’s famous feral parakeets — not a hitching post for ripped-up and decaying plastic bags twisting away in the wind, according to the Ocean Beach Town Council’s Board of Directors. The board last month voted to support a proposed ordinance that would ban carry-out plastic bags at grocery stores and retail outlets in San Diego and charge 10 cents for paper bags. If carried through, the city would join Solana Beach and more than 85 cities and counties in California that have taken action, according to Roger Cube, director of the San Diego County chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, who addressed the board in October. Cube, pointing to a recently released study by the Equinox Center, said the harm from using plastic instead of reusable tote bags is irrefutable. More than 95 percent of the half-billion bags used annually
throughout the city goes unrecycled, winding up as roadside and beach litter. A ban could achieve an 86 percent reduction in plastic bag usage, the study said. “It was a fabulous presentation, very convincing,” said Ocean Beach Town Council president Gretchen Kinney Newsom. The ordinance was approved in October by the San Diego City Council’s Rules and Economic Development Committee, but has yet to be considered by the full City Council. OB Town Council board members decided to pass a resolution as a way to express the community’s pro-environment values, Kinney Newsom said. “We felt it was important to get the word out effectively,” Kinney Newsom said. The resolution in full can be viewed at obtowncouncil.org. — Tony de Garate
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Enjoy a different perspective on San Diego Bay with BayDreamin’ Cruises BY NICOLE SOURS LARSON | THE BEACON With the holidays fast approaching, are you puzzling over what new activity to suggest for guests’ entertainment? Perhaps you relish playing tourist in your own hometown or challenging yourself to find appealing settings for special occasions. San Diego has a charming new entrant to its tour boat fleet. Forget the loud engines spewing diesel fumes, vessels filled with hundreds of passengers and running kids, even the sails hoisted on sailing cruises. BayDreamin’ Cruises, which operates from Sunroad Resort Marina at 955 Harbor Island Drive at the east end of Harbor Island, uses an 18-foot Duffy Electric Boat, offering a fresh, green approach to the San Diego Bay tour boat business.
Quiet as a kite, the California-designed and -built Duffy offers guests the experience of sitting low to the water in a protected blue scalloped surrey-topped clear glass-like enclosure, while enjoying the breezes and waves lapping against the hull. Each narrated BayDreamin’ cruise is limited to six passengers, preserving the intimacy of a personal tour around the bay. Guests can bring their own libations and treats to enjoy while under way. BayDreamin’ Cruises is the creation of captains Mike and Jackie McNabb. Both “liveaboards” on their own boats — Mike on a sailboat and Jackie on a powerboat — the two met as members at Southwestern Yacht Club, where Jackie kept her boat. They moved aboard Mike’s sailboat, relocated to Southwestern and sold Jackie’s powerboat.
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“I didn’t think that lightning could strike twice,” said Jackie, a widow and former Temecula resident who also works part-time as a meeting planner. They married two years ago under a Shelter Island tree overlooking San Diego Bay and Jackie had the inspiration of starting a tour company. “I’d seen these Duffys around at Coro-
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Both boaters since childhood, they attended the Maritime Institute in Point Loma for their certification training to become U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captains. As newlyweds enjoying each other’s company, the McNabbs usually operate the tours together and alternate SEE CRUISE, Page 7
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HTH Point Loma gets spotlight in Macy’s Parade for robotics prowess The Holy Cows from High Tech High and their robot had the honor of opening the 87th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Nov. 28 in New York City along with four other award-winning teams from around the county. For nearly a century, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been the official kick-off to the holiday season. Every year, this Emmy Award-winning tradition is seen by more than 3.5 million people in New York and 50 million people at home, tuned in to see giant balloons, floats and now — robots. Robots are no longer a sci-fi fantasy in recent years. They have become commonplace in many aspects of life, from cleaning floors to teaching in the classroom. Macy’s recognizes the importance and relevance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to its customers.
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Moreover, the company is sensitive to the need for STEM-workforce development, and understands that the key to expanding these fields is to inspire young people to take an interest in them. “We are extremely excited and thankful for this unique opportunity that Macy’s has given us,” said FIRST founder, Dean Kamen. “Tuning into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an American tradition, and this year the first thing people will see in the parade is the robotics teams. Thanks to Macy’s, we have the chance to pique the curiosity of millions of young people, as well as potential mentors, sponsors, and volunteers.” San Diego FIRST Robotics Team 1538, The Holy Cows, proudly represented FIRST and its progression of programs with this trailblazing appearance, and traveled across the country to New York City to lead the
historic parade. Their team’s director of engineering, Danielle Patriarco, said, “I am excited that FIRST is getting recognized on a larger scale and I am honored to be able to be part of this once in a lifetime opportunity.” The Holy Cows were chosen to help kick off the parade because they won FIRST’s most prestigious honor, the Chairman’s Award, at the FIRST World Championship in St. Louis earlier this year. This award is given to the team that best demonstrates the greatest commitment to spreading passion about science and technology, best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST. Their Chairman’s Award video demonstrates how they’ve worked toward this goal and their 2013 season wrap-up video shows highlights from the competitions.\
The Holy Cow team and its mentors from High Tech High in Point Loma bask in the glory of leading off the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28 for its prowess in robotics competition. The team was also invited to particpate after winning the prestigious ChairCourtesy photo man’s Award at the FIRST World Championship in St. Louis earlier this year.
Unified School District for 34 years from 1969 until his retirement in 2003. He worked as a math teacher and track coach at Point Loma High School and University City High School, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. His most recent work included 24 years at University City High. He also worked at Einstein Junior High School as a physical-education teacher. There are no allegations of molestation. The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Service and he was identified as purchasing videos and images of minors engaging in sexual activity. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Mitchell was in possession of 4,751 videos of child porn and many more images. Sammartino told Mitchell he had cast
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Kiwanis Club ramps up for holiday food drive Residents wanting to help the Ocean Beach/Point Loma Holiday Food Drive, but who can’t take their donation to a drop-off site can call on the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Beach, which is offering to pick up donations from donor’s homes and deliver them to the collec-
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In 1950, Mary Lee, and her husband Gene, a naval aviator, moved to Point Loma. Soon after she went to work for Cal Western Univ. Later the University was renamed USIU and moved to Scripps Ranch. In 1994, after 40 years of service she retired at the age of 77. Mary Lee was known for her friendly and helpful disposition and her tireless work ethic. During retirement she would still meet with co-workers monthly at Nati’s in O.B. Mary Lee’s family was very active in the Pt. Loma community. She was very proud, and enthusiastically supported them in all of their endeavors. Her son Chip grew up playing P.L. Little League, and played basketball & golf at Cal Western Univ; and her grandsons, Ryan and Sean, attended Sacred Heart Academy, played Peninsula Little League and various sports at Point Loma H.S. Mary Lee’s daughter, Mary Lee Silva (Candy), taught at Loma Portal Elementary for 18 years, and her daughter Caroline Knaplund still teaches there. Her husband Manny taught at Saint Agnes School. Candy’s son Matt’s wife, Maggie Silva, taught at Dana Middle School. Mary Lee felt privileged to live close to her great granddaughters, Hailee & Alyssa Silva and Ally Knaplund and enjoyed their regular visits. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, 1145 Evergreen, SD, 92106. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Mary Lee will be laid to rest with her husband at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.
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community. Last year’s Garrison Street charity fundraiser recipient was Will Barton, a 21-year-old Point Loma High School alum who was shot in a case of mistaken identity near Balboa Park and critically wounded — only to rebound slowly but surely beyond the wildest expectations of doctors, who gave the victim almost no chance of survival. The neighborhood raised over $4,000 for his family. Festivities, the charity fundraiser among them, are all in the spirit of the holidays and giving back, said Kyle Ybarra who, along with wife, Carrie, run Cocoa for a Cure and are among neighbors on the street who pitch in to make things happen every year. Kyle Ybarra said the charity fundraiser has really taken off from what it started out as. “Our daughter and three of her friends 14 years ago wanted to raise a little money to buy Barbie dolls and other things for a young girl up from Mexico who had surgery while she was in the hospital,” he said. That inaugural fundraiser netted $60. “Every year for 14 years it’s (revenue’s) increased. Last year we raised $5,000 in one night. We’re hoping to exceed that this year, he said. Someone or something different benefits every year from the “chocolate charity,” Kyle said. “Over the years, we’ve always tried to select either a charity that can assist local families, or a specific individual, like a friend of our daughter’s who was diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago,” he said. Guests at Cocoa for a Cure can pur-
chase hot chocolate for $1 a cup, as well as other family baked goods and a number of items donated by local merchants selling for 50 cents to a dollar. “We also have a jar, as well fo,r folks who don’t want cocoa and just want to make a straight donation,” said Ybarra, “One hundred percent of all the proceeds go to charity. Absolutely nothing comes out to pay for the light displays.” But Cocoa for a Cure is just one aspect of the Garrison Street Christmas celebration on the block between Chatsworth Boulevard and Garrison Place. The annual tradition of lighting up the block was begun by the mother-daughter team of Nazare Caboz and Carolynn Freitas, neighbors on Garrison, in an attempt to “brighten up the street.” The holiday lighting tradition began without anything elaborate — just a small nativity scene. Then there was a Santa in the window. Then angels in the windows. Then Mickey Mouse characters in the windows. Other homes nearby joined in adding lights and other things, like big blow-up displays of Santa Claus and his reindeer, snowmen and other Christmas icons. “It’s really only eight or nine homes total, but it seems like a lot more because of all of the lights,” said Kyle. Garrison Street neighbor Richard McLaughlin said his Christmas display, which one neighbor likened to “Disneyland,” started out small with add-ons every year, and has turned into something quite large a decade later. “My daughter, Casey, started doing it (lights). It was a nice hobby for her,” he said. “We built some little houses out front and filled them up with Santa Clauses and other things with lots and lots of lights.” McLaughlin said Christmas Eve is the biggest — and best — night for viewing everyone’s holiday display.
NEWS “It’s just chaos that night,” he said. “People from the bus line stop off. We have Santa Claus out front talking to all the kids. Christmas Eve is the big event. After that it starts slowing down.” Nazare Judd, a granddaughter in the family that started the Garrison Street Christmas tradition, said the “light show” started as a friendly competition 27 years ago between her mother and her grandmother that “got out of control.” “Year by year, it grew and all the neighbors started doing it and new families came and joined in and it’s become a great tradition that’s adored by people around the county,” Judd said. “We have people who’ve been coming back every year who say, ‘I used to come here as a little kid.’ Now there are second- and thirdgenerations of people coming back to see it. It’s really neat.” Judd said most neighbors are modest about discussing their Christmas displays, Who needs moonlight during Christmas on Garrison Street as residents go all out to please Photo by Mike McCarthy I The Beacon which she said have evolved into some- visitors each year? thing really remarkable. “Every window has a little display,” she said. “There’s possibly hundreds of thousands of lights. You can get out of Up to 3 People. With this ad. your car and go down a walkway that Join us for an adventure you’ll never forget. connects all the different individual disThe Dolphin is a beautiful 85’ boat with fully equipped plays. There’s even a display honoring galley for snacks and beverages. fallen heroes from the police, fire and milTrips Daily: 10am - 1pm and 1:30-4pm Make reservations online: fishermanslanding.com itary.” or call the landing at (619) 221-8500 Judd said it now takes as long as three or four weeks to set up some of the Christmas displays, which collectively consume so much power when all the lights are on that “SDG&E electric meters start going in the opposite direction there’s so much power (used) in our block.” McLaughlin admits the annual Christmas light display is no small expense. But he said it’s all worth it. “We do it for the community,” he said. “We get a lot of thanks from people for doing it.”
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Former Point Loma fixture, Barnard Elementary reopens in PB BY DAVE SCHWAB | THE BEACON The location may have changed, but Barnard Elementary’s mission remains unchanged: emphasizing global education with Mandarin Chinese language instruction. Named for its original location in Point Loma, Barnard Asian Pacific Language Academy hasn’t changed its name, despite having moved from 930 Barnard St. in Point Loma to 2445 Fogg St. in Pacific Beach. Principal Edward Park toured the grounds of the newly relocated magnet school, formerly Bayview Terrace Elementary, enthusing about Barnard’s new digs, its progressive program, being one of six schools in
the Mission Bay “cluster” and its role in the larger community. “We want local people, local businesses to come by and support the schools,” said Park. “We’ve got a very special community. I know for a fact these parents want to make positive changes in this community. And we’re doing everything we can to be as special as possible and create opportunities for everyone, like the Mandarin program.” The most-spoken language in the world, Mandarin is the primary language taught at Barnard, whose students spend half the day learning it and its thousands of written characters. The idea behind Barnard’s pro-
Barnard Mandarin Chinese Language Elementary School was a fixture in the Point Loma community for many years until the magnet school was relocated this year to Pacific Beach. The San Diego Unified School District sold the Point Loma campus and its athletic fields last year to help plug district budget holes. Photo by Jim Grant I The Beacon
Barnard principal Edward Park stands in front of the school’s new digs in Pacific Beach — the site of what was Bayview Terrace Elementary School until last year. Bayview was closed by the school district and its student population will be absorbed into other local elementary schools. Photo by Dave Schwab I The Beacon
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gramming is that, through integration with the Mandarin Chinese culture, including the arts, music and literature, students will develop the ability to successfully use their knowledge to think and act globally and become thoughtful, responsible and successful global citizens. The blending of a world-language program with a challenging and well-rounded academic program also taught in English enables Barnard students to face and triumph over the challenges of the 21st century, said Park. “It supports the mission of all our schools in Mission Bay, which is to be globalized,” he said. The Mandarin Chinese magnet program started out six years ago in Point Loma in a 65-year-old rundown facility with just 130 students. “It was a school that wasn’t going anywhere,” said Park. “We instituted the Mandarin language program and got a whole slew of partnerships and students coming from different places all over San Diego County. Now we’re looking at about 430 students with a waiting list — and we’ll probably even extend it more next year.”
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Park showed off Barnard’s office lobby, which is full of plaques and photos honoring the school and its achievements. The principal has spent a lot of time and effort redecorating the school, hanging out lanterns and adding other touches of Chinese culture like dragons (symbolic of renewal) and lots of red coloring (symbolizing new life). Park said a new educational approach is being championed at the school. “Were trying to make sure our teachers interact with our students rather than a lecture style,” he said.
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“We want children surrounding teachers instead of the teacher here, and students over there. That creates space and we want collaboration. We want students to be engaged. We want a lot of conversation happening, not like the olden days where teachers continued to talk and kids just listened. Now we want to bring out their creativity and their innovative mind set.” Barnard also has the latest technological educational innovations, like Promethean, a high-powered display whiteboard that combines touch interactivity with integrated sound. “It brings the students closer to our innovative style of learning,” said Park, demonstrating the use of the new high-tech board. “I just love doing Google Earth,” he said, focusing the large Promethean screen in on the Great Wall of China, demonstrating just how cutting-edge an educational tool the system can be. Commenting on his new school and larger, more modern facilities, Park said, “It’s awesome. I love it. It’s bigger, better. We have a wealth of energy. We’re very happy about it.”
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ski said waiting for police to go first amounted to an abdication of the board’s role to represent the community and asked fellow board members to take the matter off the table earlier. He also cited the newly released benefits package, which had been negotiated between CVS representatives, Ocean Beach Town Council president Gretchen Kinney Newsom and the Ocean Beach MainStreet AssociaNeetion. The push for a benefits package began in November, when Newsom brought the matter up before the OBPB. She cited Rite
Aid as a less-than-enthusiastic civic booster, charging the outlet had declined to host receptacles for the Town Council-sponsored Food and Toy Drive, and feared corporate policies could similarly undercut CVS’ participation in the community. “We wanted to know how CVS could be beneficial to the community. And that’s why the Town Council stepped in. (CVS) accepted everything the OB Town Council requested,” Kinney Newsom said. Kinney Newsom highlighted several CVS pledges for particular emphasis: • It agreed to host receptacles for community donations of money, food and toys for seasonal events; • It will restore the existing mural on the
building’s north side, less the Apple Tree name, or replace it using a community artist or community fair; • It publicly endorses a ban on plastic carryout retail bags; • It will “participate with the community in efforts to make any surplus parking open for public use;” • It will “evaluate the feasibility” of selling a limited amount of fresh fruits and vegetables; and • It will develop a process to allow local vendors to sell their wares. Denny Knox, executive director of the MainStreet Association, said CVS was a more-than-willing negotiating partner. “It was really refreshing to see a corpo-
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ration wanting to be a member of our community,” she said. But opponents said it wasn’t enough to address concerns citizens expressed a month earlier. “We have a Rite Aid I can throw a whiffle ball to from the parking lot of (the proposed) CVS. I don’t think they need a liquor license,” said board member Andrew Wilson. “They (CVS) are appeasing us by giving us a list of terms. What’s to say another company wouldn’t give us the same deal, if not better?” he asked. Wilson said when people who know about the CVS plan approach him, “They want to know what I’m going to do to pre-
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vent it. If I can prevent it, I‘m going to prevent it by voting no.” Board member Bill Bushe complained the OBPB did not know about the ongoing negotiations and did not attend a meeting hosted by the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association to discuss the matter. “This process is corrupted. There’s something not right here,” Bushe said. But Board member Ronson Shamoun said he was happy with the results. “I support CVS and think that’s the best tenant we’re going to get. What they’ve offered is amazing,” he said. “Although we want a supermarket, I think (CVS) is going to be an asset and clean up the neighborhood.”
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Newport Avenue was once again the place to be during the Ocean Beach 34th annual Holiday Parade, with twinkling lights, glowing floats and hundreds of excited holiday spectators. Creativity abounded with the usual Ocean Beach flavor — from street-dancing elves to this holiday-themed boat out of water.
With surf culture being a huge part of the Ocean Beach lifestyle, parade participants can always expect a flotilla of classy, lighted Woodies that are so representative of the history of bygone surf culture days. Just to capture the spirit of the holidays, the driver of this Woody donned a festive Santa cap.
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The chilly parade conditions prompted spectators to bundle up as they enjoyed the festivities, like these young ladies Photos by Don Balch I The Beacon representing Point Loma High School
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A view of the quaint, picturesque pier at the La Playa Yacht Club. Though it may not seem like a big deal on the surface, the club boasts a membership of 200 members. Photo by Mike McCarthy I The Beacon
Local living history: Point Loma’s La Playa Yacht Club BY MIKE MCCARTHY | THE BEACON
The La Playa Yacht Club enjoyed a bayside barbeque at the Southwestern Yacht Club in August to celebrate common interests and reinforce bonds. Photo by Mike McCarthy I The Beacon
One of San Diego’s unique residential attractions lies in Point Loma along San Diego Bay. Just a short distance across from Shelter Island is an area of elegant serenity called La Playa. This is a place of beautiful homes and gardens that surround a blue water lagoon with a white sandy beach.
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A few boats are tied up to a small well-kept wooden pier with a colorful sign claiming that it belongs to the La Playa Yacht Club. One would assume that this claim of ownership is nothing but a humorous gesture. The reality is that there truly is an organized La Playa Yacht Club, with a membership of more than 200 families. The purpose of the club is to foster interest in yachting and to maintain and preserve the historical pier located in the La Playa neighborhood. On Aug. 29, this one-of-a-kind club, with simply a pier as a home, came together for its annual bayside barbeque at the Southwestern Yacht Club. Members enjoyed a beautiful summer evening, having dinner, taking care of business and welcoming new members. The highlight of the evening was a few words from Edwina Goddard, the last surviving member of the original La Playa Yacht Club. She shared fond memories of the early days in Point Loma. At age 90, Goddard eloquently described her life living along the bay in San Diego during the Great Depression and World War ll. In the early days, La Playa Cove was over 100 feet of mud flats at low tide. Launching or accessing a boat during those days was virtually impossible. During the late 1920s, eight families in the area each put in $50 to build a pier at the foot of San Antonio Street that would span the mud flats to a floating platform. By 1931, the first La Playa Yacht Club was established to maintain and preserve the pier. The membership grew over the years, and eventually the organization became a member of the Yachting Club of America (YCA). Reciprocity for club members is available with other yacht clubs around the world. The little wooden pier, with a funny mermaid and penguin as a logo, continues to be the landmark for the beautiful La Playa community of Point Loma.
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LAR CAR SERVICE LLC 3219 DICKENS ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92106 CALIFORNIA The transaction of business began on: NOT YET STARTED The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 14, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 21, 28 DEC 05 AND 12, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032113 YELLOW BIRD REALTY located at: 3780 PROMONTORY ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): STEPHEN LUSK This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on: NOT YET STARTED The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 14, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 21, 28 DEC 05 AND 12, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032191 SIGNS DONE FAST INC located at: 3655 CAMINO DEL RIO WEST STE B SAN DIEGO, CA. 92110 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): SIGNS DONE FAST, INC. This business is being conducted by: A CORPORATION SIGNS DONE FAST, INC 3655 CAMINO DEL RIO WEST SUITE B SAN DIEGO, CA. 92110 CALIFORNIA The transaction of business began on: 09/01/2013 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 15, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 21, 28 DEC 05 AND 12, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-031779 K BROS JANITORIAL SERVICES located at: 10005 CANRIGHT WAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92126 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): EMELITO AGUSTIN This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on:11/20/2002 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 12, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 21, 28 DEC 05 AND 12, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032332 SAN DIEGO PIZZA COMPANY, S.D. PIZZA CO located at: 703 AGATE ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JASNON (J.T.) MEADOWS This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on:11/13/2012 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 18, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 21, 28 DEC 05 AND 12, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-030826 SAN DIEGO COLLEGE, SDCOLLEGE, CAREER COLLEGE OF SAN DIEGO, SDC located at: 3350 MARKET ST. 2ND FLOOR SAN DIEGO, CA. 92102 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CAREER COLLEGE OF SAN DIEGO, INC. This business is being conducted by: A CORPORATION CAREER COLLEGE OF SAN DIEGO, INC. 3350 MARKET ST. 2ND FLOOR SAN DIEGO, CA. 92102 CALIFORNIA The transaction of business began on: 10/03/2003 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: OCT 30, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 21, 28 DEC 05 AND 12, 2013
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LEGAL ADS 900 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA HALL OF JUSTICE 330 WEST BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 CASE NO: 37-2013-00075105-CU-PT-CTL PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY, ERIKA JOY OLSEN 1181 SCOTT ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92106 619302-3216 HAS FILED A PETITION WITH THIS COURT FOR A DECREE CHANGING PETITIONERS NAME FROM ERIKA JOY OLSEN TO ERIKA JOY DALE THE COURT ORDERS THAT all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that indicates the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING TO BE HELD ON JAN 03, 2014 TIME: 8:30 AM DEPT 46 220 WEST BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 ISSUE DATE(S): NOV 21, 28 DEC 05 AND 12, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032050 HAPA CAPITAL GROUP located at: 4433 GRANGER ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92107 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): GILERA COMPANY, LLC This business is being conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION GILERA COMPANY, LLC 4433 GRANGER ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92107 CALIFORNIA The transaction of business began on: 10/01/13 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 14, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 21, 28 DEC 05 AND 12, 2013
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032140 BLUE COLLAR CAR SERVICE LLC located at: 3219 DICKENS ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92106 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BLUE COLLAR CAR SERVICE LLC This business is being conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION GILERA COMPANY BLUE COL-
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032416 HOUSE OF STYLE located at: 2552 CORNWALL ST. OCEANSIDE, CA. 92054 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RITA HIBDON This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on: 01/01/2006 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 18, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 21, 28 DEC 05 AND 12, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032312 STRIP SHOP, ORIGINAL STRIP SHOP, THE STRIP SHOP, THE ORIGINAL STRIP SHOP located at: 4015 LA SALLE STREET SAN DIEGO, CA. 92110 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): LAURIE BENHAM This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on: 11/15/2013 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 16, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 21, 28 DEC 05 AND 12, 2013 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA HALL OF JUSTICE 330 WEST BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 CASE NO: 37-2013-00076210-CU-PT-CTL PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY, BRIANNA VASQUEZ 1501 BROADWAY APT. 306 CHULA VISTA, CA. 91911 619-772-5118 HAS FILED A PETITION WITH THIS COURT FOR A DECREE CHANGING PETITIONERS NAME FROM BRIANNA VASQUEZ TO BRIANNA CHAIDEZ THE COURT ORDERS THAT all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that indicates the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING TO BE HELD ON JAN 08, 2014 TIME: 9:30 AM DEPT 52 220 WEST BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 ISSUE DATE(S): NOV 28 DEC 05,12 AND 19, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032697 SUNLAND HOME CARE SERVICES located at: 10523 STONY RIDGE CT. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92131 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): COROMANDEL COAST LLC This business is being conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY COROMANDEL COAST LLC 10523 STONY RIDGE CT SAN DIEGO, CA. 92123 CALIFORNIA The transaction of business began on: NOT YET STARTED The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 20, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 28 DEC 05,12 AND 19, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032431 SLIM THE LINEMAN PUBLISHING located at: 1692 LOS ALTOS ROAD SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): WILLIAM WISTER HAINES JR. This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on: 11/01/2009 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 18, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 28 DEC 05,12 AND 19, 2013
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032052 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS, PMP located at: 1594 CRESPO DR. LA JOLLA, CA. 92037 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): NATALIE SEIER, IBRAHIM BARHOUMI This business is being conducted by: JOINT VENTURE The transaction of business began on: NOT YET STARTED The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 14, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 28 DEC 05,12 AND 19, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-033016 KHAN SALAR located at: 4514 FELTON ST. #6 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92116 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MOHAMMAD SAEED SAADZADEH, ROYA MOHAMMADI DAMOOCHALI This business is being conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE The transaction of business began on: NOT YET STARTED The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 25, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 28 DEC 05,12 AND 19, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032885 IT’S A PRODUCTION located at: 4365 KAMLOOP AVE. #28 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92117 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MELISSA CABRAL This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on: 03/06/2012 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 22, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 28 DEC 05,12 AND 19, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032941 ARTWORKS SAN DIEGO located at: 8835 BALBOA AVE. #C SAN DIEGO, CA. 92123 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): SAN DIEGO ARTWORKS, LLC.This business is being conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY SAN DIEGO ARTWORKS, LLC 8835 BALBOA AVE. #C SAN DIEGO, CA. 92123 CALIFORNIA The transaction of business began on: 01/01/2007 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 22, 2013 ISSUE DATES: DEC 05 ,12, 19 AND JAN 03, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-030738 LZ CONCRETE AND PAVING SEAL located at: 1352 CERRITOS CT. CHULA VISTA, CA. 91910 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): IVAN LOPEZ This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on: NOT YET STARTED The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on: OCT 29, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 28 DEC 05,12, AND 19, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-029548 SWEETALY BAKERY & BISTRO located at: 1110 ROSECRANS ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92106 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): SWEETALY LLC This business is being conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY SWEETALY LLC 11391 MATINAL CIRCLE SAN DIEGO, CA. 92127 CALIFORNIAThe transaction of business began on: NOT YET STARTED The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: OCT 16, 2013 ISSUE DATES: NOV 14, 21, 28 AND DEC 05, 2013 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA HALL OF JUSTICE 330 WEST BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 CASE NUMBER 37-2013-00077687-CUPT-CTL PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY, RICHARD MASTERSON 1746 MINDEN DRIVE SAN DIEGO, CA. 92111 619-908-0461 HAS FILED A PETITION WITH THIS COURT FOR A DECREE CHANGING PETITIONERS NAME FROM RICHARD LEE MASTERSON TO JESSE HOWARD LASH MASTERSON THE COURT ORDERS THAT all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that indicates the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING TO BE HELD ON JAN 10, 2014 TIME: 8:30 AM DEPT C-46 220 WEST BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 ISSUE DATE(S): DEC 05, 12, 19 AND JAN 03, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032004 NANCY MARTINEZ CHC, EMPOWERED SELF EMPOWERED HEALTH located at: 1726 1/2 UPAS STREET SAN DIEGO, CA. 92103 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): NANCY A. MARTINEZ This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on: 04/12/2013 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 13, 2013 ISSUE DATES: DEC 05, 12, 19 AND JAN 02, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-033669 SAN DIEGO NIKKEI NETWORK (SDNN) located at: 4491 BERWICK DR. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92117 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KEIICHI ITO, KOHEI OWATARI This business is being conducted by: AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION-OTHER THAN PARTNERSHIP The transaction of business began on: 12/03/2013 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: DEC 03, 2013 ISSUE DATES: DEC 12, 19 JAN 02 AND 09, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-033789 CARE MINDERS HOME CARE located at: 8787 COMPLEX DRIVE #150 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92123 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CAREER INC. This business is being conducted by: A CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CAREER INC 8787 COMPLEX DRIVE #130 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92123 CALIFORNIA The transaction of business began on: NOT YET STARTED The statement was filed with Ernest J. 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THURSDAY · DECEMBER 12, 2013 THE PENINSULA BEACON Court of El Paso County, Texas at the Courthouse thereof, by filing a written answer at or before 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the firstMonday next after the expiration of ten days from the date of the issuance of this citation, same being the 26th day of December, 2013 to Petition filed in said Court on the 4th day of October, 2013 in cause No. 2013-CGD04261 on the docket of said court and styled Gabrielle Renee Vasquez, An Incapacitated Person A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to-wit: Joint Application for Appointment of Permanent CoGuardians of the Person. If this citation is not served within ten days after the date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and made due return as the law directs.WITNESS, DELIA BRIONES, Clerk, El Paso County, Texas. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at El Paso, Texas, on this 4th day of December, 2013. Delia Briones Clerk of the Probate Court Probate Court 1 El Paso County, Texas By Deputy Michele Aguilar ISSUE DATE(S):DEC 12, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-032810 THE SOUNDRANGE located at: 4677 SARATOGA AVE. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92107 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MATTHEW MOLARIUS, ANNA HOWARD This business is being conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP The transaction of business began on: NOT YET STARTED The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 21, 2013 ISSUE DATES: DEC 12, 19 JAN 02 AND 09, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-031755 DELIVER THE DRINKS located at: 4260 INGRAHAM ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RANDI HAMBICK This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on: NOT YET STARTED The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on: NOV 08, 2013 ISSUE DATES: DEC 05, 12, 19 AND JAN 02, 2014 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL 1350 Front St., Room 5056, San Diego, CA. 92101 (619) 525-4064, Filing Date: December 04, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: AGISHI & ASSOCIATES LLC.The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverage at: 4516 MISSION BLVD. E SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 Type of license(s) applied for: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE- EATING PLACE Issue Date(s): DEC 12, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-033800 DREAM HOMES MORTGAGE UNLIMITED located at: 4645 RUFFNER ST. #5 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92111 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BROOKSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORA-
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TION This business is being conducted by: A CORPORATION BROOKSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4645 RUFFNER ST #5SAN DIEGO, CA. 92111 CALIFORNIA The transaction of business began on: 12/04/2013 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on: DEC 04, 2013 ISSUE DATES: DEC 12, 19 JAN 02 AND 09, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-034082 RAMIREZ CUSTOM TAILORING located at: 969 GRAND AVE. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 is hereby registered by the following owner(s):TOMAS RAMIREZ ZALMORAN This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on: 06/05/1991 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: DEC 09, 2013 ISSUE DATES: DEC 12, 19 JAN 02 AND 09, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-034128 CONTRACTS ADVISORY SERVICES located at: 3333 HILL ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92106 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JAMES SOUTHERLAND This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on:12/09/2013 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: DEC 09, 2013 ISSUE DATES: DEC 12, 19, 2013 JAN 02 AND 09, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2013-034128 CONTRACTS ADVISORY SERVICES located at: 3333 HILL ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92106 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JAMES SOUTHERLAND This business is being conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The transaction of business began on:12/09/2013 The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: DEC 09, 2013 ISSUE DATES: DEC 12, 19 JAN 02 AND 09, 2014 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA HALL OF JUSTICE 330 WEST BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 CASE NO: 37-2013-00079063-CU-PT-CTL PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY, RUTH LAIRD KRYNSKI 5835 LOND CECIL ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92122 619-508-0221 HAS FILED A PETITION WITH THIS COURT FOR A DECREE CHANGING PETITIONERS NAME FROM RUTH LAIRD KRYNSKI TO RUTH EMERY LAIRD THE COURT ORDERS THAT all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that indicates the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING TO BE HELD ON JAN 24, 2014 TIME: 8:30 AM DEPT C-46 220 WEST BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 ISSUE DATE(S): DEC12, 19, JAN 03 AND 09, 2014
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THURSDAY · DECEMBER 12, 2013 THE PENINSULA BEACON
Biking alternatives for extensive Coastal Rail Trail beginning to roll forward BY DAVE SCHWAB | THE BEACON Transportation officials gave a comprehensive analysis of seven prospective alternative alignments connecting Gilman Drive on the south with Carmel Valley Road to the north during an update on the Coastal Rail Trail (CRT) Project at a recebt community stakeholder working
group meeting. The Oct. 23 meeting at Nobel Recreation Center was a follow-up to a workshop held previously, during which stakeholder groups gave input which helped the city determine which criteria would be used in evaluating the seven proposed alternative CRT alignments. Evaluation criteria ran the gamut from
aesthetics to connectivity, public safety, environmental, cost and geographic considerations. The Coastal Rail Trail is a regional project that will establish a multi-use, northsouth trail connecting Oceanside, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Solana Beach with Santa Fe Train Depot in downtown San Diego 40 miles to the south. As its name suggests, much of the proposed trail runs within the coastal rail public right-ofway. The city portion of the CRT consists of 10 miles of multi-use trails going from Carmel Valley to Gilman Drive in La Jolla. This trail segment will provide important connections between regional employment centers in Sorrento Valley, UCSD and University City and residential communities to the north and south, linking them up with the Sorrento Valley Coaster
station and a future trolley line in the project area. The Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project will extend light-rail transit service from the Old Town Transit Center to UCSD campus and surrounding University City. Construction is expected to begin in mid2015 with full operation to begin in 2018. “We’re not trying to get to a singular (CRT route) alternative (tonight). We’re trying to say what would be the appropriate two or three alternatives to carry forth into environmental review so that they can be studied and analyzed in more detail,” said Mark Carpenter, consultant with KTU+A, an environmental planning and landscape consulting firm. “Tonight’s objective isn’t to cancel six out of seven and say, ‘That’s the one.’ It’s to say, ‘When you look at all of them, are there two or
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Ready for a new skate experience? Local inventor redefines roller-skate industry BY V.L. HESTERMAN Skaters of all ages joined in a free demonstration of a brand-new kind of roller-skating experience called Cardiff Skates at the basketball court at the corner of Cushing and Farragut streets in Liberty Station on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. “You may have seen people cruising around on Cardiff Skates at Mission Beach or Liberty Station. Here is your chance to try out for free a new way to skate that is fast to learn and fun,” said inventor Brian Green, who lives in Point Loma with his wife, Shanen, and dogs Ari and Charlie. Green’s skates are a convenient cross between in-line skates and the classic strap-on roller skates. “Cardiff Skates strap onto your favorite shoes,” he said. “They automatically size adjust and feature a stable wheel configuration and braking system, which makes them perfect for all ability levels.” This is an exciting time for Green, who saie he grew up pond skating in Connecticut and skiing in Vermont. “When rollerblades first came to market in the mid-’80s, I skated a lot, but I wanted a more comfortable and convenient skate. My hobby was inventing products. I have several other patents on pet products, a gardening product and suspension skates.” Green, 52, said he has been at work on one invention or another since he was 24. “I was on HSN (Home Shopping Network) with one of my products, and one of my products went to TV through an infomercial. The skate project has been my life’s work and I am so psyched to see it come to market.” Green said his goal eight years ago was to create a more comfortable, stable and convenient skating experience for
Brian Green is the founder of Cardiff Skates, an invention he believes will redefine the roller-skate industry, Courtesy photo by Barry Grime
people of all ability levels to enjoy. With the investment of friends and family, he prototyped and tested many different wheel configurations to come up with the most stable wheel configuration. He took his patented tri-skate wheel configuration to a group of experienced skate engineers in Munich, Germany, who helped him fine-tune the function of the automatic size adjustment, wheel configuration and braking system to be stable enough for all ability levels. He then hired a local Oceanside design firm, C4 Design Group, to help create a binding system and restyle the functional German design into a more stylish working prototype. Green partnered with an experienced skate and rollerblade manufacturer in Asia (which once made over 9 million pairs of rollerblades a year.) Green and others then field-tested the production
Brian Green, left, assists other skaters during a recent event at Liberty Station who were convinced to take a lesson. Courtesy photo by V.L. Hesterman
prototypes for several years. A lifelong friend of Green introduced him to San Diego resident and fellow entrepreneur Bob Pollack, who had over 30 years of executive retail experience with Target and other stores. Pollack saw the potential in Green’s new skate evolution and invested in the technology. This year,Green and Pollack formed the Cardiff Skate Co, located in Cardiff by the Sea, with Pollack as CEO and Green as VP of products. They hired a team of experienced professionals to
refine the design and branding into a market-ready product. Inline skating, once the fastest-growing sport in the world, hit its peak in the 1990s with over 30 million participants. The skate industry hasn’t seen a revolution like Cardiff Skates since. “Bob and I believe these skates will reinvigorate the industry by offering a new way for everyone to skate, making them perfect for transportation, recreation or just to cruise around,” Green said. Cardiff Skates are available online at
cardiffskate.com or in select Brookstone stores in California, including Fashion Valley Mall and in all 53 Sports Chalet Stores, as well as in the Sharper Image fall catalogue and at the UCSD bookstore. “Cardiff Skates are so convenient to use that our company’s tagline is: ‘Step on, strap in, skate away,” said Green. The Greens met the public at the free skating event in Liberty Station on Dec. 7. For more information, visit www.cardiffskate.com.
Ocean Beach graphic designer meets, exceeds business goals in record fashion Jenn David Connolly, owner and founder of the award-winning graphic design studio Jenn David Design (www.jenndavid.com), recently tasked herself to significantly expand her business. Her motivation? A better life balance with her family, which includes two small children. Her five-year plan, which she set at the end of 2012, included moving her studio out of her home, building a team and ensuring that the business could run more independently and efficiently. Of course, all of this would need to happen without sacrificing or compromising work quality, customer service or new business.
Six months later, Connolly accomplished her goals. She’s brought on a talented team, and moved into a bright, sunlit studio just blocks from her home in Ocean Beach. Not only did she fill the positions she was looking for, but she also added an intern position at her studio — something she’s always wanted to do as a means of giving back to the design community. She and her new team are maintaining the creativity and excellence for which the design firm is known. “I truly felt my goal was at least five years off due to my kids still being so young (2 and 4 at the time), and also not having the savings built up,” Connolly said.
Connolly said she knew that growing the business was the only way to increase its revenue, although the task seemed daunting and far-off. But a death in the family served as an unexpected source of personal motivation. “My mother-in-law had recently passed away, suddenly and far too young,” Connolly said. “This loss made me realize how short and precious life is and that I want to live it to the fullest. I don’t want to look back and say, ‘What if?’ So, instead, I made the conscious decision to say, ‘Now is the time,’ and here I am making my business dream goals happen.” The agency, which flourished in its first
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Raglan Public House’s 2nd annual Christmas Sweater Party to benefit Toys-for-Tots Drive BY TERRIE LEIGH RELF | THE BEACON
With a growing chill in the air, don’t hesitate to rummage through your closets for that favorite holiday sweater to help others! Mark your calendars for Thursday, Dec. 12 from 7 to 11 p.m. for Raglan Public House’s second annual Amazingly Ugly Yet Strikingly Beautiful Christmas Sweater Party. Raglan is also participating in the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Foundation drive, so be sure to buy a cool toy (or two) to brighten a child’s holiday season. “We like to do something for the community every single year, and this is something we’re really looking forward to,” said managing partner Mike Zouroudis. “We want you to have fun and celebrate by doing something that makes a difference. For every new toy you donate, you’ll receive a free drink ticket.” Need a toy shopping tip? “Buy something you would want to play with if you were a kid,” Zouroudis said. If you’re thinking about buying jacks or a set of Legos®, however, it goes without saying that this means one ticket per set. You could bring your own children along their expert advice. The more the merrier, so you could also bring your nieces,
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Folks at the Raglan Public House mix fun with holiday spirit as a fundraiser is set for Dec. 12 to help benefit the Marine Corps’ Toys-forPhoto courtesy of Kyle Jaworski Tots campaign, as well as other charities.
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Rock and Roll San Diego continues to incubate, churn out future talent BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON
There are many things that make the holiday season a wonderful time of year, but near the top of the list is music and the magical effect the last month of the year has on children. It’s no secret that music can teach children many skills needed later in life, whether performing becomes a career choice or not. From logic and teamwork to discipline and thinking outside the box, music adds a lot of skills to a person’s resume. There are many places to learn music in San Diego, but nothing is quite on the level of Rock and Roll San Diego. The music school in Point Loma also includes rehearsal rooms, recording studios, repair shops, equipment sales, a booking agency, record labels and more, with a world-class roster of instructors, including the likes of jazz/R&B vocalist, Stellita Lindgren and blues guitarist, Johnny “V” Vernazza, who has worked with the likes of Elvin Bishop and Van Morrison. On Dec. 14, Rock and Roll San Diego is hosting a “Rockcital,” showcasing its students in 183-seat capacity Jimi Hendrix Hall. Soloists and duos will open up the program, with a short break followed by group performances. Guests can expect a bit of everything in the program, from jazz to classical to rock ’n’ roll. For the students it’s a chance to perform in front of an appreciative audience, with state of the art gear. For parents and music fans, it’s a heartwarming chance to see an all ages group of future artists taking their first musical steps. You never know, one of those performing in Hendrix Hall this night, could actually go on to be the next Hendrix. According to Rock and Roll San
“The real-life experience you get from these people who have actually done it is so valuable. They’re instructing you in what they’ve learned so, hopefully, you can avoid pitfalls and you can elevate yourself quicker through their experiences, becoming a better person and a better musician in the process.” MARK LANGFORD Owner, Rock and Roll San Diego
Diego owner Mark Langford, music lessons like these students are taking can be an important part of a child’s development. “Giving the gift of music helps, because what you’re giving is confidence, creativity, teamwork and leadership skills to the individual that they can use, as well as mental well being,” he said. “You’re teaching them attention to detail. In order to play music you have to have attention to detail. “From one note to another has to be thought and analyzed through,” he said. “So these thought processes that we use are useful to any job throughout our entire lives. Learning to communicate through music helps you communicate as a person as well.” He said students have ranged in age from 2 to 80 years old. His reasons for opening up the music school are based in his own career. “I have skills that I have learned over many years of my life in music that I can pass on,” Langford said. “And I know that I have experiences and techniques that I have learned from masters, not only in guitar, but also working with major and international talent.” He’s clearly motivated by the
Now in its third year, Rock and Roll San Diego continues to teach, strengthen and mold future musical talent at its venue at 3360 Sports Arena Blvd. Courtesy photo
opportunity to help musicians take their skills to the next level, while having a lot of fun. “These are experiences that I can pass on to others that many people won’t have and they won’t get at a local music store,” he said. “The real-life experience you get from these people who have actually done it is so valuable. They’re instructing you in what they’ve learned so, hopefully, you can avoid pitfalls and you can elevate yourself quicker through their experiences, becoming a better person and a better musician in the process,” he said.
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Rock and Roll San Diego prides itself in particular on its teaching staff. “It’s more than just being a good talent, teaching is another art in itself,” Langford said. “Not all great musicians have that. It’s important to find teachers who not only are great quality musicians and performers, but who also have the character to do this and people skills.” With the school now heading into its third year in business, Langford is looking forward to the school’s recital, and is thrilled with progress at Rock and Roll San Diego thus far.
“I’m happy to have created an environment that people can come to and feel safe and be creative in, while learning and connecting with other musicians,” he said. “I take joy in the fact that I’ve seen people come in, could barely do anything, and now they’re doing amazing things with their music. I’ve found a joy in nurturing talent. That’s the biggest joy for me.” • Rockcital: Saturday, Dec. 14, at Rock and Roll San Diego, 3360 Sports Arena Blvd. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. No cover. All ages.
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It’s vacation time! Peninsula Beacon readers are heading out of town and taking their favorite hometown paper with them! Don’t pass up your chance to have your name and face published in The Beacon. Take us with you to whatever corner of the world you may be visiting and share your trip with other readers. Tell us your name and/or the names of your family members in the photo and give us a brief description of where the shot was taken. Email the photo and the information to beacon@sdnews.com. It’s that easy! Photos are published based on space constraints and in the order in which they are submitted.
Dave and Rhonda Pitta, Brad and Judy Bergman, and Kevin and Jill O’Beirne take their Beacon on a snorkeling trip in Cabo San Lucas in front of the famous arch. The Slaughter-Encarnacion family (Brian, Deirdre, Shea, Lillianne and Maya) of Ocean Beach take their favorite hometown newspaper to the Walton lighthouse in Santa Cruz.
Andy Roder, a junior at Point Loma High, takes the Beacon on his Make-a-Wish The Harvey family and friends visited Miami to watch the Chargers lose to cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. He is shown with his aunt and cousin, Barbara and the Dolphins with Point Loma High alum Jimmy Wilson playing in the Chris Byron, former San Diego residents now living in Virginia. Photo taken by Patty Roder. defensive backfield.
Melissa Wofford and Brad Fernbaugh of Ocean Beach vacation and visit family in Hawaii at the Kona Brew Pub with the Beacon.
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PACIFIC BEACH / MISSION BEACH / CROWN POINT Sun 12-4pm . . . . . . . .1814 Grand Ave...........................2BR/2.5BA . . .$525,000...............................................Brian Keiner • 630-418-5880
1372 OLIVER OPEN Sat & Sun 11-4
Sun 12-4pm . . . . . . . .1048 Opal St. ..............................2BR/2.5BA . . .$575,000 .................................................Zack Mark • 818-421-8573
3815 KENDALL Drive By or Call for preview appt.
Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .5312 Soledad Mt. Rd...................5BR/3BA . . . . .$1,079,000..............................................Jim Doody • 619-251-5626 Coastal Properties
POINT LOMA / OCEAN BEACH Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . .3375 Ullman................................3BR/2BA . . . . .$899,500 ............................................Robert Realty • 619-852-8827
Kathy Evans 858.775.1575 Cal BRE #00872108
Turn-Key Home BY CAPITAL VANTAGE REI, INC.
Sat & Sun 2-4pm . . . .3012 Guizot St. ...........................3BR/2BA . . . . .$899,000 ........................................Narda Stroesser • 619-850-9777 Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . .1461 Wilbur Ave..........................3BR/3BA . . . . .$999,777 .............................................Terry Mobley • 619-933-9751 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . .1031 Leroy St..............................5BR/4.5BA . . .$2,695,000 .................................Nicole Van Dobben • 619-206-1159 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .4615 Cape May Ave.....................3BR/2.5BA . . .$724,000-$789,000 ...........................Wilfredo Soria • 619-977-3615
MISSION HILLS Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .1525 W. Lewis St. .......................3BR/2BA . . . . .$945,000-$985,000...............................Helen Spear • 619-813-8503
POINT LOMA: 3535 Sterne 3 BR / 2 BA / 1,542 S.F. $699,000-$715,000
NORTH PARK Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . .3645 33rd St. ..............................2BR/1BA . . . . .$569,000-$599,000 ........................Susan Fitzgerald • 619-665-6293
Mariane Abbott Cell 619.301.2452 BRE# 01438122
Birds, Squirrels and Owls...adjacent to Point Loma Park...Eucalyptus trees provide a screen of privacy, peacefulness and an enchanting view of nature's vistas. A "rocking-chair" front porch invites you in the front door to a single level free flowing floor plan. Living areas open onto a spacious covered patio - easy for entertaining any sized group. Lovingly maintained this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home boasts gleaming hardwood floors, a snuggly fireplace (gas), tons of built-ins.
Enjoy sunsets and ocean breezes with gorgeous views. Updated kitchen with new custom cabinetry, granite counters, new tile floors & stainless steel appliances. Master Suite features his & hers closets, new dual sinks with new cabinetry, large shower with custom tile work. Turnkey and ready for move in!
Elisa Steve | 619.277.5848 $895,000
REAL ESTATE ADVISOR | CAPITAL VANTAGE REI, INC esteve@capitalvantagerei.com DRE#01391406
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THURSDAY · DECEMBER 12, 2013 THE PENINSULA BEACON
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IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
event takes place at Barnes & Noble Hazard Center at 7610 Hazard Center Drive. A percentage of purchases will benefit the Ocean Beach Library. If you are unable to get to the bookfair, you can Peninsula-area events, Dec. 14.-Jan. 8 purchase online at bn.com/bookfairs. THROUGH WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14-15 Enter bookfair ID #11090966 at checkBarnes & Noble hosts a bookfair ben- out. efiting Friends of the Ocean Beach Library. Barnes & Noble staff will wrap SATURDAY, Dec. 14 your holiday purchases Dec. 14-15. The • The Ocean Beach Craft Fair takes
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place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans’ Plaza at the foot of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 846-6269 or (619) 515-4400. • Santa pays a visit with youngsters at the foot of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 846-6269 or (619) 515-4400. • The Rock Church’s motorcycle ministry in Point Loma is riding to collect toys for the 17th annual Toys for Joy.
Each biker will bring one unwrapped toy as registration for the Toys for Joy toy drive. Toys For Joy will take place at Abraham Lincoln High School. More than 12,000 people are expected to attend the free distribution where families in need will receive toys, food, clothing and groceries in time for the holidays. The event formally begins on Saturday, Dec. 7 with registration at 9 a.m. and riders taking to the road at 10 a.m. The route will begin
at Sweetwater Harley Davidison, 3201 Hoover Ave. in National City and end at the Rock Church in Point Loma at 2277 Rosecrans St. For more information, visit www.toys-for-joys.org. SUNDAY, Dec. 15 The San Diego First Church of the Nazarene at Point Loma Nazarene University will present “Joyful Sounds of Christmas” at 6 p.m. on campus at 901 Lomaland Drive. Choir, handbells, drama, orchestra and carol singing will all be a part of this night of celebration. Dessert will be sold to support mission trip scholarships for teens in the First Church Youth Group at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (619) 849-3100. MONDAY, Dec. 16 The Ocean Beach Town Council hosts its annual Holiday Homes Decoration Contest. The best-dressed 92107 holiday homes will be judged. For more information, call (619) 316-3403. Dec. 16, 17 and 19 The Ocean Beach Town Council will host its annual Food & Toy Drive for local disadvantaged families and children from 5 to 7:30 p.m. each night at the Point Loma United Methodist Church, located at 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Union Bank will sponsor an Angel Tree for food and toy dropoffs; Chase Bank will host a Teddy Bear Tree dropoff; and US Bank will sponsor a Child or Teenage Book Tree dropoff. Residents can donate any canned or boxed items or a new, unwrapped toy. For more information, call (619) 846-6269 or (619) 5154400. Alliance Group Real Estate Services has partnered with the Ocean Beach Town Council and Ocean Beach Community Foundation to collect toys and food for local families in need. people in the 92106 or 92017 ZIP codes. For more information, visit www.mypointloma.com/FoodDrive. • Santa pays a visit with youngsters at the foot of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 846-6269 or (619) 515-4400. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18 • The Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library will be the site of a free performance by the Point Loma Singers in a holiday concert engagement. The concert takes place at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. • The Ocean Beach Town Council hosts the popular OB Farmers Market along Newport Avenue from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, call (619) 8466269. SATURDAY, Dec. 21 • The Ocean Beach Craft Fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans’ Plaza at the foot of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 846-6269 or (619) 515-4400. • Ocean Beach Town Council members and community volunteers will begin delivering food and toy packages to disadvantaged families and children beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call (619) 846-6269 or (619) 515-4400. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8 Free presentation by speaker C.E. Poverman, who will discuss his fifth novel, “Learning by Drowning.” The work is an acutely intelligent, psychological thriller involving a volatile bond between two brothers and the mysterious woman who consumes their lives. The presentation takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.