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POINT LOMA HIGH CLASS OF '21 TO GRADUATE AT PETCO PARK IN The Point Loma High School class of 2021 will have one final unique experience as a result of COVID-19. San Diego Unified School District officials have reached an agreement, subject to school board approval, with the San Diego Padres to allow all of the district's 22 high schools to hold graduation ceremonies at Petco Park. The Class of 2021 will be the 96th to graduate from PLHS and the SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Meeting new people and staying fit with PB Run Club - If you enjoy running along the beach and want to meet people in a casual group PB Run Club is your place. Started by Midwest transplant Todd Barnett the club meets every Saturday at 8:30 a.m. a SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP As a part of his commitment to ensure more diversity, inclusion, and equity in the City of San Diego, Mayor Todd Gloria announced today the formation of his administration’s Latinx Advisory Group (pronounced: LATIN-ex), and the selection of 11 extraordinary San Diegans who will guide Mayor Gloria’s administration in tackling the unique challenges facing Latinx communities. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP On Friday, June 5, another group spurred on by social media, organized at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and W. Mission Bay Drive. About two dozen protesters held up signs and chanted “no justice, no peace, no racist police,” as drivers honked in approval and touristslooked on.
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Some older buildings are destined to stay standing. North Chapel in Point Loma is a landmark that has had its fair share of ups and downs. Constructed in 1942, and once a place of worship for sailors stationed at the Naval Training Center San Diego, it SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Irish bar Long Story a love tale coming to Point Loma - Long Story is not only the name of the new Irish bar under construction in Point Loma it s part of the back story a love story involving the establishment s new co-owner. As corny as it soun SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Demolition underway at former Midway Post Office - Between March 1972 and 1993 billions of letters and packages passed through the main San Diego Post Office on Midway Drive and billions more after a new main post office was opened in Carmel Mount SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP No better business tandem exists in Ocean Beach than OB Brewery and OB Java sharing space at 5047 Newport Ave. near the beach. Jungle Java, which previously inhabited the courtyard spot, gave way to new owners during the pandemic in September 2020. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP A round-up of news, community, and business briefs from sdnews.com highlighting what’s happening in our community. Monday, June 7 PB BEACH CLEANUP ON WORLD OCEANS DAY Shore Buddies is holding a beach clean up for World Oceans Day on at 8 a.m. June 8 at Law Street Beach. Bring your own items needed for a clean up mission: gloves, bucket/bag, trash grabber, face mask, water SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Editor: Here is a message of truth to the voters of District 2 of the San Diego City Council. The recall movement against Councilmember Dr. Jen Campbell is blatant hypocrisy and disingenuous in every respect. We don’t remove politicians from elected office for doing their job even if they were dishonest in their quest for office in the firstplace.
POINT LOMA HIGH CLASS OF '21 TO GRADUATE AT PETCO PARK IN The Point Loma High School class of 2021 will have one final unique experience as a result of COVID-19. San Diego Unified School District officials have reached an agreement, subject to school board approval, with the San Diego Padres to allow all of the district's 22 high schools to hold graduation ceremonies at Petco Park. The Class of 2021 will be the 96th to graduate from PLHS and the SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Meeting new people and staying fit with PB Run Club - If you enjoy running along the beach and want to meet people in a casual group PB Run Club is your place. Started by Midwest transplant Todd Barnett the club meets every Saturday at 8:30 a.m. a SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP As a part of his commitment to ensure more diversity, inclusion, and equity in the City of San Diego, Mayor Todd Gloria announced today the formation of his administration’s Latinx Advisory Group (pronounced: LATIN-ex), and the selection of 11 extraordinary San Diegans who will guide Mayor Gloria’s administration in tackling the unique challenges facing Latinx communities. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP On Friday, June 5, another group spurred on by social media, organized at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and W. Mission Bay Drive. About two dozen protesters held up signs and chanted “no justice, no peace, no racist police,” as drivers honked in approval and touristslooked on.
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Some older buildings are destined to stay standing. North Chapel in Point Loma is a landmark that has had its fair share of ups and downs. Constructed in 1942, and once a place of worship for sailors stationed at the Naval Training Center San Diego, it SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Irish bar Long Story a love tale coming to Point Loma - Long Story is not only the name of the new Irish bar under construction in Point Loma it s part of the back story a love story involving the establishment s new co-owner. As corny as it soun SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Demolition underway at former Midway Post Office - Between March 1972 and 1993 billions of letters and packages passed through the main San Diego Post Office on Midway Drive and billions more after a new main post office was opened in Carmel Mount SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Publishes the weekly newspapers Senior Lifestyles, The Peninsula Beacon, Beach and Bay Press, Golden Triangle News, and La JollaVillage News.
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP No better business tandem exists in Ocean Beach than OB Brewery and OB Java sharing space at 5047 Newport Ave. near the beach. Jungle Java, which previously inhabited the courtyard spot, gave way to new owners during the pandemic in September 2020. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP A round-up of news, community, and business briefs from sdnews.com highlighting what’s happening in our community. Monday, June 7 PB BEACH CLEANUP ON WORLD OCEANS DAY Shore Buddies is holding a beach clean up for World Oceans Day on at 8 a.m. June 8 at Law Street Beach. Bring your own items needed for a clean up mission: gloves, bucket/bag, trash grabber, face mask, water SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP 7 hours ago · Not even a pandemic could stop them. That’s how La Jolla Village Merchants Association is billing its June 15 grand ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating 38 businesses that opened or will open soon, during the past 15 months of COVID. The celebratory event will be held starting at 4 SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP 9 hours ago · The West Marine US Open Sailing Series launched in January with a big splash in Florida over three events at major sailing venues in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Clearwater. This new US Sailing racing series resumes this weekend in San Diego, a historically popular sailing location with Olympic SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP 1 day ago · Ellen Citrano of Pacific Beach has a new heart. And new hope. The 67-year-old retired critical-care Navy nurse is recuperating from a full heart transplant she had on May 1 and is looking forward to renewed energy, strength, and continued long life. Citrano said her medical “odyssey” dates back SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Airport’s Terminal 1 expansion plans still on despite pandemic - Though COVID-19 has at least temporarily shelved most flights in and out of San Diego airport authorities say the projected $3 billion proposed expansion of Terminal 1 remains a go a SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Has Sunset Cliffs reached a breaking point? - It’s inevitable. Over time chunks of the Peninsula’s ever-eroding iconic Sunset Cliffs will be undermined and topple down onto the beaches below. A naturally occurring event the likelihood of cliffs co SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP San Diego selects developer to transform Sports Arena property - Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer announced on Aug. 29 that a City of San Diego selection committee has picked a proposal by Brookfield Properties and ASM Global to redevelop the Sports Arena SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP A. Lee Brown, a retired professor emeritus who hails from Ocean Beach, has added something new to his portfolio: A World War II-era fictional novel titled “The Varsity: America’s Underage Warriors, from End Zones to Kill Zones During World War II.” “It’s such an outstanding story what all these kids went through and the travails they faced, even after they came home,” said Brown. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP A round-up of news, community, and business briefs from sdnews.com highlighting what’s happening in our community. Thursday, June 3 CAMPBELL RECALL FAILS The effort to gather enough signatures in District 2 to get a measure placed on an election ballot to recall Councilmember Dr. Jennifer Campbell has failed. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP San Diego Community Newspaper Group 1621 Grand Ave. Suite C (second floor) San Diego, CA 92109 Phone 858-270-3103 Publisher: Julie Main (x106) Beach & Bay Press Editor: Thomas Melville (x131) . The Peninsula Beacon Editor: Thomas Melville (x131) . La Jolla Village News Editor: ThomasMelville (x131)
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Editor: Here is a message of truth to the voters of District 2 of the San Diego City Council. The recall movement against Councilmember Dr. Jen Campbell is blatant hypocrisy and disingenuous in every respect. We don’t remove politicians from elected office for doing their job even if they were dishonest in their quest for office in the firstplace.
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP The 11 initial members of Gloria’s Latinx Advisory Group are: Dr. Guadalupe R. Corona. Dr. Guadalupe R. Corona was born in National City and raised in San Diego. She has over 23 years of dedicated experience in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in higher education. Currently, she is the director for the Office for Student Equity SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP slideshow. Closed since an August 2019 kitchen fire, high-profile Mandarin House in La Jolla is poised to resume partial operations. “We are planning on opening for take-out and deliveries soon while we finish our interior renovations,” said Nelson Law, owner of the Chinese restaurant at 6765 La Jolla Blvd., just south of BonairStreet.
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Over time, chunks of the Peninsula’s ever-eroding, iconic Sunset Cliffs will be undermined and topple down onto the beaches below. A naturally occurring event, the likelihood of cliffs collapsing is greatly increased by high surf and during — and after — winter storms. It’s a recurring problem for residents and visitors alike inand
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Black Lives Matter (BLM) is an international human rights movement, originating from within the African-American community, which campaigns against violence and systemic racism toward black people. Most people are familiar with BLM from when NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee on the sidelines before a game in 2016 toprotest against
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP North Chapel at Liberty Station to be rebranded as event space. The interior of North Chapel at Liberty Station. Some older buildings are destined to stay standing. North Chapel in Point Loma is a landmark that has had its fair share of ups and downs. Constructed in 1942, and once a place of worship for sailors stationed at the Naval Training SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Noting the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) at its Old Town campus at 4301 Pacific Highway is primarily laboratory space, Cdr. Brien W. Dickson said, “The Old Town complex is an old factory for building bombers during World War II.”. Pointing out the Navy annually pumps an estimated $1.7 billion into San Diego’s economy SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Pacific Beach Mission Beach and La Jolla want to regulate boardwalk vending - Street vending has become a major bone of contention between coastal civic groups and the City over the growing proliferation of vendors along beachfront sidewalks and o SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP A round-up of news, community, and business briefs from sdnews.com highlighting what’s happening in our community. Thursday, June 3 CAMPBELL RECALL FAILS The effort to gather enough signatures in District 2 to get a measure placed on an election ballot to recall Councilmember Dr. Jennifer Campbell has failed. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP San Diego Community Newspaper Group 1621 Grand Ave. Suite C (second floor) San Diego, CA 92109 Phone 858-270-3103 Publisher: Julie Main (x106) Beach & Bay Press Editor: Thomas Melville (x131) . The Peninsula Beacon Editor: Thomas Melville (x131) . La Jolla Village News Editor: ThomasMelville (x131)
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Editor: Here is a message of truth to the voters of District 2 of the San Diego City Council. The recall movement against Councilmember Dr. Jen Campbell is blatant hypocrisy and disingenuous in every respect. We don’t remove politicians from elected office for doing their job even if they were dishonest in their quest for office in the firstplace.
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP The 11 initial members of Gloria’s Latinx Advisory Group are: Dr. Guadalupe R. Corona. Dr. Guadalupe R. Corona was born in National City and raised in San Diego. She has over 23 years of dedicated experience in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in higher education. Currently, she is the director for the Office for Student Equity SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP slideshow. Closed since an August 2019 kitchen fire, high-profile Mandarin House in La Jolla is poised to resume partial operations. “We are planning on opening for take-out and deliveries soon while we finish our interior renovations,” said Nelson Law, owner of the Chinese restaurant at 6765 La Jolla Blvd., just south of BonairStreet.
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Over time, chunks of the Peninsula’s ever-eroding, iconic Sunset Cliffs will be undermined and topple down onto the beaches below. A naturally occurring event, the likelihood of cliffs collapsing is greatly increased by high surf and during — and after — winter storms. It’s a recurring problem for residents and visitors alike inand
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Black Lives Matter (BLM) is an international human rights movement, originating from within the African-American community, which campaigns against violence and systemic racism toward black people. Most people are familiar with BLM from when NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee on the sidelines before a game in 2016 toprotest against
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP North Chapel at Liberty Station to be rebranded as event space. The interior of North Chapel at Liberty Station. Some older buildings are destined to stay standing. North Chapel in Point Loma is a landmark that has had its fair share of ups and downs. Constructed in 1942, and once a place of worship for sailors stationed at the Naval Training SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Noting the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) at its Old Town campus at 4301 Pacific Highway is primarily laboratory space, Cdr. Brien W. Dickson said, “The Old Town complex is an old factory for building bombers during World War II.”. Pointing out the Navy annually pumps an estimated $1.7 billion into San Diego’s economy SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Pacific Beach Mission Beach and La Jolla want to regulate boardwalk vending - Street vending has become a major bone of contention between coastal civic groups and the City over the growing proliferation of vendors along beachfront sidewalks and o SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP A round-up of news, community, and business briefs from sdnews.com highlighting what’s happening in our community. Thursday, June 3 CAMPBELL RECALL FAILS The effort to gather enough signatures in District 2 to get a measure placed on an election ballot to recall Councilmember Dr. Jennifer Campbell has failed. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP A round-up of news, community, and business briefs from sdnews.com highlighting what’s happening in our community. Friday, May 28 SPIRIT BARRE BACK Spirit Barre, a new barre/pilates studio in Pacific Beach at 1559 Garnet Ave., opened on May 22 with a refurbished studio. Barre classes have been absent from PB since the two studios offering it closed during the pandemic. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP A round-up of news, community, and business briefs from sdnews.com highlighting what’s happening in our community. Thursday, June 3 CAMPBELL RECALL FAILS The effort to gather enough signatures in District 2 to get a measure placed on an election ballot to recall Councilmember Dr. Jennifer Campbell has failed. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP 4 hours ago · This summer, Feeding San Diego is supporting youth and families in need with two specific food assistance programs, the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and School Pantry program. Both are critical to the organization’s hunger-relief services across San Diego County targeted to children as part of its “Feeding Kids”initiative.
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP The Donald A. Strauss Public Service Scholarship Foundation, established as a memorial to the late Don Strauss of Newport Beach, and now designed to award $15,000 scholarships to NEW FERNANDO TATÍS JR. MURAL IN OCEAN BEACH DELIGHTS With fans back in stands, the San Diego Padres have commissioned a series of murals to promote the Major League Baseball team during the 2021 season, including one on Apple Tree Market at 4976 Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach. A Fernando Tatís Jr. mural, celebrating the 22 SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Stephanie Gwyn Raddatz. slideshow. It is with heavy hearts we convey the passing of Stephanie Gwyn Raddatz. She left us at 4:00am on Saturday, May 15 at the age of 51. She lived an adventurous life rich with experience and intimate friendships. Our bright star faded too early, yet shall forever shine strong in our hearts. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP The flocks of large, green-and-red birds around San Diego may seem unusual, but they’re a part of the beach culture now. They’re wild parrots. Though the parrots are not native to San Diego, or California as a whole, they’ve been here for a while and are likely here to stay. According to The California Parrot Project, the birds survive on SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Two competing and contrasting plans to redevelop the former Sports Arena site were presented to the Midway-Pacific Highway Community Planning Group in July. Presenters were Brookfield+ASM Global Development and Midway Sports and Entertainment Team Development, which were the two top groups to emerge from the City’s recent request for proposals process. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP Nikita Nair, a fencer for La Jolla Country Day School, didn’t really want to be a princess. But she did become interested in sword-fighting because of the movie “Princess Bride.” “I’ve always been interested in fairy tales,” says the 16-year-old sophomore. “Notnecessarily the
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So far, so good with beach and ocean re-openings, City officials say As City-operated beaches re-open for some uses following the County of San Diego’s revised public health order, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer was joined by the San Diego Police Chief...*
Get some exercise and culture by taking Pacific Beach’s mural tour Pacific Beach residents looking to occupy themselves while waiting out the coronavirus “pause,” may be interested in taking beautifulPB’s self-guided murals tour for a fun after...*
Bioluminescent waves wash the quarantine blues away The stars settle down and melt into the horizon. The ocean shimmers and glows with a heavenly turquoise brilliance. Each wave breaks and shines and lights up my heart. Are we st...*
DAILY BRIEFING – Old Town’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta online, SeaWorld extends annual passes, local farms need support A round-up of news, community, and business briefs from sdnews.com highlighting what’s happening in our community. T hurs day, April 30 OLD TOWN CINCO DE MAYO GOING VIRTUAL ...*
Muralist creates Quarantine Dreams in La Jolla Local muralist Hanna Daly was hired earlier this year to paint a wall mural in La Jolla. Then the coronavirus hit and, like many others, she found herself temporarily out of wor... Get some exercise and culture by taking Pacific Beach’s mural tour Pacific Beach residents looking to occupy themselves while waiting out the coronavirus “pause,” may be interested in taking beautifulPB’s self-guided murals tour for a fun after...1
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Get some exercise and culture by taking Pacific Beach’s mural tour by DAVE SCHWAB San Diego CommunityNews Group
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Leslie Dufour, who led the tour, poses near the mural painted on the wall of Play It Again Sports on Garnet Avenue. PHOTO BY DAVE SCHWABslideshow
Pacific Beach residents looking to occupy themselves while waiting out the coronavirus “pause,” may be interested in taking beautifulPB’s self-guided murals tour for a fun afternoon. There’s nearly 50 to choose from, not even counting painted crosswalks or decorated utility boxes. BeautifulPB is a public nonprofit charity formed by Pacific Beach residents, businesses, and property owners collaborating to create a sustainably beautiful beach community. The group is implementing a number of community projects and programs moving toward the realization of a PB EcoDistrict. There is a descriptive map with bios of murals artists and their work at beautifulpb.com . The map was done by Hilary Dufour, a GIS specialist. Beach & Bay Press recently went on a mini murals bike tour of some of the more high-profile murals on Garnet Avenue and scattered elsewherethroughout town.
The murals art tour was conducted by beautifulPB volunteer Leslie Dufour, a self-professed art “nerd.” “I have tried to tell a lot of people that we have the work of an artist whose work is in the Smithsonian and in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art permanent collection,” said Dufour. “But I don't think a lot of people know that. “Pacific Beach is lucky to have the work of so many talented and devoted artists. Hopefully, we will see more of their work, from important mid-century art to work by the most creative and respected street artists, when this period is over.” Added Dufour, “When you learn more about the artists, you really learn about what inspires them, and it makes it much moremeaningful.”
Having personally interviewed most of the artists on the tour, which presently features 46 murals, Dufour said: “The idea was to add more information to the map link so that people could do their own tours. People can do whatever they want. They get the map and then decide what to do. Once they get more information about the artists they’re going to say, ‘Wow.’” MURALS ON THE TOUR INCLUDE – A historically accurate depiction by Kathleen King on the corner of Cass and Garnet from 1943. “She did the first mural in 1989,” said Dufour. “She also did the America’s greatest city mural downtown that is really wellknown.”
– John Moody’s giant super woman heroic figure on Pagaea at 909 Garnet Ave. “He has done work all over the country, and he recently did a really colorful graphic of a superhero nurse,” Dufour said. – “Nate Banuelos’ shark mural on his tattoo shop at 4675 Cass St. represents an effort to promote protecting sharks,” notedDufour.
– Leroy Davis’ two seagulls mural at Play it Again Sports, 1401 Garnet Ave. Said Dufour: “He has done four murals in PB. He’s one of the most creative artists around. Someone standing in front of his mural looks like the seagulls are taking you away. He’s one of the few artists using a brush. Most use spray paint.” – Gretchen Weidner’s Einstein mural wearing sunglasses reflecting Crystal Pier is on Land's End at 4984 Cass St. – John Lennon mural in 2006 has a daisy in one eye on the side of Five Guys at 1020 Garnet Ave. “It was painted by Steven Gorrow from Australia,” said Dufour. “He is a pioneer of the surf aesthetic who has also done garage art. This mural is from a famous photograph of Lennon taken by rock ‘n’ roll photographer Robert Whitaker.” She added Gorrow’s mural used to have a ladder on the side with the word “yes” visible at the top. It is a re-creation of how Lennon first met wife Yoko Ono in her art studio. “This is one of the most photographed murals in the area,” noted Dufour. – The wide-eyed woman by Gloria Muriel on the French Gourmet building at 960 Turquoise St. “Big wide eyes is her iconic style,” said Dufour. “She’s also doing a coloring series during the pandemic. She’s one of the most well-known artists in San Diego.” – There is also a new mural yet to be painted on the side of the Red Dragon Martial Arts building at 1603 Garnet Ave. won in a contest by artist Aaron Glasson. Concluded Dufour, “People really love the tour. They’re happy to learn about the artists. Hopefully, the tour will inspire people to maybe want to add more murals in PB.” Copyright 2020 San Diego Community News Group. All rights reserved. AddThisShare This Article | Facebook Twitter DiggComments
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Bioluminescent waves wash the quarantine blues away by Andrew Oster San Diego CommunityNews Group
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A bioluminescent wave lights up blue near the Ocean Beach Pier. / Photo by Chris Mannerino slideshow The stars settle down and melt into the horizon. The ocean shimmers and glows with a heavenly turquoise brilliance. Each wave breaks and shines and lights up my heart. Are we still on Earth? The luminescence seems to transform the water as well as the astral dimension we inhabit. This planet has unseen levels of life, doesn't she? The rising tide of electric-blue whitewater surges for our position on the beach. To our great, child-like delight, whatever area of sand that was touched by the ocean was activated with this light-show too. For every step, stomp, tip-toe, and leap, a forcefully corresponding florescent aura would display where body met Earth. If only there was such poetic feedback for our everyday impacts. Embraced here, in this dreamy higher dimension. Linear-time fades as the feeling-of-moments is how we track our lives now. A wave breaks and explodes with an ecstatic celebration of color. Like a supernova on some far, dreamy, aqua-spectrumed star. It claims the honor of 'Best One Yet,' for now. Until the next one of course. The ocean always has a next one. In between sets we flick sand with our feet and watch the transcendent speckled patterns of the blue streaks upon the dark beach. A plethora of 'Best One Yets' come. Orion's Belt eases into the black, watery horizon, and the moment feels like a good time to depart. A rumble in our bellies for the Thai take-out back in the truck beckons us as well. Moments like tonight fill me with the specialness and sacredness of life's gifts. This story may seem like some lucid dream, but I assure you, truth is more awesome than fiction. Andrew Oster is an Ocean Beach resident and PeninsulaBeacon reader.
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DAILY BRIEFING – Old Town’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta online, SeaWorld extends annual passes, local farms need support San Diego Community News Group 15 hours ago | 23174 views | 11| 32 | |
The Historic Old Town Community Foundation will hold the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Facebook Live (@Fiestaoldtown), YouTube, and cincodemayooldtown.com from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on May 5. slideshow A round-up of news, community, and business briefs from sdnews.com highlighting what’s happening in our community.THURSDAY, APRIL 30
OLD TOWN CINCO DE MAYO GOING VIRTUAL The Historic Old Town Community Foundation will be offering a free creative, colorful Cinco de Mayo Fiesta live-streamed through Facebook Live (@Fiestaoldtown), YouTube, and cincodemayooldtown.com/virtual-fiesta from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5. Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo will come to life through TVs/computer screens featuring a series of festive interactive activities for the entire family to enjoy in their homes. The virtual fiesta will be jam-packed with exciting salsa classes so you can shake your maracas, food and drink demos alongside master chefs and mixologists. There will also be live entertainment to dance to in your living room, a delicious dinner serenaded by a mariachi band, tequila and mezcal tastings and more. Enhance this free celebration with Fiesta Party Packs available for pickup or takeout from Café Coyote, Rockin’ Baja Lobster, and Tahona Bar all located in Old Town. Headlining the virtual fiesta and ending the event will be world-famous guitarist and special guest, Pablo Sáinz-Villegas. SEAWORLD EXTENDS ANNUAL PASSES Since March 16, all 12 SeaWorld and Busch Gardens marine parks nationwide, including San Diego, have been closed and 95% of employees were forced to furlough due to the pandemic. “We are automatically extending all active annual passes and membership products to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens for the length of time in which the parks remain closed,” said Marc Swanson, the company’s interim CEO. Domestic single-day tickets and any unused multi-day tickets that expire during the temporary closures will be extended through Dec 31, 2021. Expiring single-day and multi-day tickets purchased internationally will be automatically extended through the first week of 2022, to provide guests from overseas additional flexibility. And in-park experiences during the temporary closures can also be rescheduled through Dec. 31, 2021. “We are also offering discounted tickets to be used when our parks reopen, and will be announcing new benefits for all active pass members in the coming days,” added Swanson. WEEKLY UPDATE ON UNEMPLOYMENT The San Diego Workforce Partnership’s weekly update on impacts associated with COVID-19:*
416 total businesses reporting layoffs to the Workforce Partnership since March 10 (up from 373 last week)\.*
60,713 total reported employees affected since March 10 (up from 55,559 last week). This includes 33,191 in the hospitality and restaurant and bar industries. This is an estimate based on the notices received by the Workforce Partnership, although the full impact on employees and the region’s economy is still unknown.*
291 open jobs that the Workforce Partnership team is working to fill with local employers in our Career Portal.
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Data from the U.S. Department of Labor : Last week 328,042 Californians submitted unemployment claims — the fourth consecutive decline since weekly claims peaked at 1 million on March 28. This week’s number is still nearly three times the pre-COVID-19 record, so we continue to see layoffs on an unprecedented scale. SDCCU OFFERS KIDS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM San Diego County Credit Union is offering a Biz Kid$ Program, with teachers and parents to help engage kids at home with a fun and interactive way to learn about money. The program includes an Emmy award-winning television series from the creators of “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” free curriculum, outreach activities, and a website targeting kids of all ages. SDCCU launched the program in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and the County of San Diego in 2015. The Biz Kid$ program and all episodes are based on national standards for financial literacy and entrepreneurship education and have been mapped to individual state standards. For more information and to access online resources, visit sdccu.com/bizkids.
SHOUT OUT TO HELP SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS More than 3 million people live in San Diego County, and more than 5,000 farmers call it home and make their living on 250,000 acres. The nation's complicated and essential food system continues to adjust to the sharp, sudden shift in demand spurred by stay-at-home orders and food-service shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. For farmers and others in the food supply chain, the immediate and long-term future remains uncertain as peak harvest season nears for many commodities. Supporting local farmers and ranchers in San Diego County continues to be critical, especially now due to the COVID-19pandemic.
Supporting local farms is a great way to purchase grocery items while supporting the local agricultural industry. San Diego citizens need access to healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables. The local farming community stands ready to assist in meeting this need. The San Diego County Farm Bureau has compiled a list of San Diego farmers and ranchers that are selling their products directly to consumers. To view the directory visit sdfarmbureau.org/support-san-diego-farms/.
SD REPUBLICAN PARTY WANTS LOCKDOWN TO END Tony Krvaric, chair of the Republican Party of San Diego County, called upon Gov. Gavin Newsom to end the pandemic lockdown. “_We seek a balanced approach recognizing our Fifth Amendment right to life, liberty, and property,” said Krvaric. “Californians have substantially complied with unprecedented restrictions in order to 'bend the curve.’ With that objective achieved, it's time for Californians to get back to work, following common-sense protocols. We demand Gov. Newsom end the lockdown immediately."_WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
GOV. NEWSOM TO CLOSE ORANGE COUNTY BEACHES On Thursday, April 30, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Orange County beaches will be temporarily closed starting on Friday, May 1. Last weekend, thousands of people filled the recently opened beaches in Orange and Ventura counties. After seeing that, Newsom pointed out those beaches were an example of “what not to do” to help fightCOVID-19.
The City of San Diego opened beaches and parks on a limited basis on Monday, April 27, which allows surfing, swimming, and kayaking in the ocean and running and walking on the sand. The current regulations for San Diego beaches remain. ONLINE SURVEY FOR CITY’S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN The 2020 update of the City’s landmark Climate Action Plan, “Our Climate, Our Future,” will incorporate changes in state laws and policies, advances in technology, and new goals for creating a more sustainable future for all, with an emphasis on climate equity and economic opportunity. “This is an opportunity for all San Diegans to give us their ideas and thoughts about how we continue our push to create a cleaner and greener city,” said Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer. “The City of San Diego has been a national leader on climate action for years, and this update will ensure our city remains on the front lines of thatfight.”
When the Climate Action Plan was adopted in 2015, it included a commitment to update the plan in 2020. Through the recently launched online survey,
the City is hoping to collect the viewpoints, priorities and needs of residents and communities. Gathering feedback now will allow City staff to begin implementing new actions in 2021. “Input from community members is our most important resource to help guide the development of the Climate Action Plan update,” said chief sustainability officer Cody Hooven. “The more responses we receive, the better we can tailor the goals and actions for all San Diegans.” The Climate Action Plan calls for the City to cut half of all greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. Strategies include 100% renewable electricity; water and energy efficiency; zero waste; bicycling, walking, transit and land use; and resiliency measures. According to a2019 annual report
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the City has seen a 24% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions comparedto 2010 levels.
To learn more about the Climate Action Plan and to take the survey in English or Spanish, visit www.sandiego.gov/sustainability/climate-action-plan.
SDUSD EARNS SILVER LEVEL GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS AWARD San Diego Unified School District, the state’s second-largest school district, has been recognized as a statewide leader in sustainability, winning the California Department of Education’s Silver Level Green Ribbon Schools designation. The recognition honors schools and school districts for excellence in resource efficiency, health and wellness, and environmental and sustainability education. The CDE convened an interagency stakeholder group to evaluate applicants by demonstrated achievements in three key areas: Pillar I: Reduce environmental impact and costs; Pillar II: Improve the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff; and Pillar III: Provide effective environmental education, which teaches many disciplines, and is especially good at effectively incorporating STEM, civic skills, and green career pathways. “When we say San Diego Unified is committed to combating climate change and building a more sustainable future, we absolutely mean it,” said SDUSD Superintendent Cindy Marten. “It isn’t just about building more sustainable facilities; we are empowering students with knowledge, so they can make lasting changes for the rest of theirlives.”
SDUSD is one of eight districts recognized by the California Department of Education this year. The CDE’s recognition is part of a broader effort by the US Department of Education to highlight green practices that engage students and improve academic achievement, graduation rates, and workforce preparedness. In 2013, The San Diego Unified Board of Education (BOE) established the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee, leading to the District Climate Action Plan which was board-adopted in 2015. The Climate Action Plan outlines several key goals: Increase energy efficiency and renewable energy to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035; Increase alternative modes of transportation in student and employee commuting; Transition to a cleaner, more efficient vehicle fleet; and reduce waste and increase water efficiency. MOPA OFFERING WEEKLY VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING Since pivoting to a virtual space, the Museum of Photograph Arts in Balboa Park offers weekly programs for an at-home family-friendly art experience. Each week viewers get the opportunity to learn about different artists, techniques, histories and projects. MOPA is committed to making art accessible to everyone, especially during times when people are searching for an escape. The creative minds behind the museum embraced the need to change how people access their art, and are now bringing MOPA’s culture into people’sliving rooms.
THIS WEEK’S PROGRAMS:*
Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m.: MOPA in Focus (adult program)*
Explore the dimensions mixed media brings to photography*
Friday, May 1 at 1 p.m.: Through my Lens (family program)*
Create silhouettes at home by celebrating shapes and lines*
Friday, May 1 at 2 p.m.: Winescapes with Artists (donor program)*
Deborah Klochko welcomes photographer Matthew Brandt to this week’s episode of Winescapes with Artists*
Email hector@gomixte.com to RSVP to join this exclusive Zoom meeting.TUESDAY, APRIL 28
PB FARMERS MARKET TO REMAIN ON PAUSE Due to continuing restrictions on farmers' markets regionwide, PB Farmers Market, which typically meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons, will remain on hiatus until further notice. “The cost for the extra staff needed to make sure people are adhering to restrictions, the extra equipment and not enough vendors to cover the costs would have us losing money weekly,” said Sara Berns, executive director of Discover PB, the market’s host. “We think once some other types of restrictions are lifted, we will be able to open at a break-even.” After suspending all farmers market permits in March, the City established very stringent operating guidelines under which markets can reopen, limiting the types and numbers of farmers and vendors, requiring wide spaces between stands, and requiring staff to meter the entry to markets to be sure that occupancy never exceeds the level at which minimum six-foot distancing can occur. Recognizing that at their core farmers markets are an essential source of nutrient-dense food, the City also wants to be sure that the festive environment that markets once tried to create doesn't entice people to leave home for reasons other than to do essentialgrocery shopping.
Just two weekend markets in the city of San Diego have reopened under the new rules, one in Hillcrest. Generally smaller weekday markets, including the Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers Market, don't have the reserves to cover the operating losses that result given far fewer farmers and vendors and far more staff and equipment required under current operating conditions. Discover PB and their farmers' market director continue to monitor changing COVID-19 health recommendations and public agency orders, and look forward to reopening the market safely as soon as feasible. FEEDING SAN DIEGO AT DEWEY ELEMENTARY Feeding San Diego announced the expansion of the Feeding Heroesinitiative to
provide additional hunger-relief services to military and veteran families throughout San Diego County at new sites, including Dewey Elementary, 3251 Rosecrans St., and Armed Services YMCA at 11 a.m. on Mondays. Amid the growing need for food assistance, San Diego is home to the largest concentration of military and veterans in the country, including 143,000 active-duty service members with 260,000 military dependents. The total is expected to grow by 15,000 within the next three years as five additional ships will be homeported in San Diego. In total, more than 1.2 million veterans, active-duty military, and their dependents reside in the county, meaning 37 percent of the population is directly associated with the military. “Research indicates that an estimated 20 percent of households experiencing hunger have a member who has served, or is currently serving, in the United States military,” said Vince Hall, CEO of Feeding San Diego. “Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding San Diego is committed to providing nutritious meals to military and veteran households who have dedicated their lives to this country.” PROTECTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS WHO GET SICK All essential workers in California will have presumptive eligibility for workers’ compensation if they contract COVID-19 while working during the public health crisis, under a measure announced today by State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego). “Workers at essential jobs in our communities continue to put themselves at risk by engaging with co-workers and the general public,” Gonzalez said. “We owe it to all of our essential workers, who are at a severely heightened risk of getting sick on the job, to ensure they will receive workers’ compensation if they do get sick with COVID-19.” The measure would apply to workers in the grocery, retail, warehouse and transportation industries, and any other industry deemedessential..
Under this proposed measure, if a worker develops COVID-19 during this period, then their illness will be conclusively presumed to have arisen during the course of their work. The new bill would also provide compensation awarded for that injury, including full hospital, surgical, medical treatment, disability indemnity and death benefits. For questions contact samantha.gallegos@asm.ca.gov. COLDWELL BANKER LA JOLLA PARTICIPATES IN COVID-19 EVENT Stephanie Martinez Guajardo, an agent affiliated with the La Jolla office of Coldwell Banker Realty and the 2020 president of the La Jolla Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, has announced NAHREP La Jolla’s second Coping with COVID free virtual event titled “Ahead of the Curve,” featuring Ryan Gorman, Coldwell Banker president/CEO. It will be held Friday, May 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. on Facebook live. “I believe that right now we’re in such an interesting position, trying to figure this out day-by-day,” said Martinez. “This is a powerful panel, and I hope we can help educate our real estate community so that we can come out of this situation stronger thanbefore.”
The Coping with COVID virtual events are a series of free online events hosted by NAHREP La Jolla that began with Coping with COVID: NAHREP United. Coping with COVID: Ahead of the Curve will focus on the impact COVID-19 is having on the real estate industry on a global level, and the strategies Coldwell Banker and Compass are implementing for their brands to stay top of mind during this crisis. The virtual event will be moderated by Johnny Perez, NAHREP La Jolla Emeritus, and accessible via Zoom for those interested in submittingquestions.
To watch on Facebook Live, simply like NAHREP La Jolla’s Facebookpage .
VIRTUAL BUDGET TOWN HALL MAY 2 The office of Council District president pro tem and mayoral candidate Barbara Bry is hosting a virtual town hall to discuss this year’s budget deliberations Saturday, May 2 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the Zoomplatform.
Those participating will learn more about the budget process from the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst Andrea Tevlin and be able to ask her questions, as well as take advantage of the opportunity to voice community budget priorities directly to Bry as a council memberand budget chair.
Contact Bry’s office at 619-236-6611. AERIAL MOSQUITO SPRAYING The County of San Diego Vector Control Program will conduct its first aerial mosquito larvicide applications of the season on Wednesday, April 29, and Thursday, April 30 to reduce mosquito breeding and decrease the risk of West Nile virus transmission. Granules of larvicide will be applied via helicopter to specific waterways known to breed mosquitoes throughout the San Diego region. The larvicide consists of naturally occurring bacteria that target mosquito larvae but are safe to people, pets, plants and wildlife. VCP staff will be at the locations during the applications to answer questions and monitor progress. Depending on conditions, aerial mosquito larvicide applications will occur every 3-4 weeks or as needed during the mosquito season from April through October. The best protection against West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses is to prevent mosquito breeding and mosquito bites. For more information on the aerial larvicide program, larvicides used, and WNV, visit SDFightTheBite.comand
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WEEKLY EMPLOYMENT UPDATE*
373 total businesses reporting layoffs to the Workforce Partnership since March 10 (up from 326 last week).*
55,559 total reported employees affected since March 10 (up from 46,217 last week). This includes 32,548 in the Hospitality and Restaurant & Bar industries. This is an estimate based on the notices received by the Workforce Partnership, although the full impact to employees and the region’s economy is still unknown.*
268 active jobs that the Workforce Partnership team is working to fill with local employers in our Career Portal.
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Data from the U.S. Department of Labor : Last week 533,568 Californians submitted unemployment claims—the third consecutive decline since weekly claims peaked at 1 million on March 28. This week’s number is still more than four and a half times the pre-COVID-19 record, so we continue to see layoffs on an unprecedentedscale.
SD HOUSEHOLDS COST-BURDENED According to a new reportby
Construction Coverage looking at cost-burdened households in the United States, almost one-third are considered cost-burdened, meaning they spend 30 percent or more of their income on housing costs. While this figure has declined by almost 6 percentage points following the Great Recession, it is likely to increase again as the U.S. faces an unprecedented economic downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic. The analysis found that 43.1% of San Diego households are cost-burdened, compared to the national rate of 31%. Among all large cities, San Diego has the seventh highest percentage of cost-burdened households in the U.S. While nearly one-third of all households are cost-burdened, renters are more likely to be than homeowners. Nationally, over 46 percent of renter households are cost-burdened compared to just 22.3 percent of owner households. This holds true across all income groups with the exception of those households making $75,000 or more. Renters may be doubly hurt in the current economic crisis due to their increased likelihood of being cost-burdened and not having the same financial protections as homeowners. ESSENTIAL WORKERS ELIGIBLE FOR SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE San Diego essential workers and at-risk populations may be eligible to enroll their children in emergency subsidized child care so they can continue to work and protect the community during the COVID-19 crisis. Child Development Associates (CDA) and the YMCA of San Diego County Childcare Resource Service (YMCA CRS), which operate the two largest subsidized child care programs in the region, will begin processing vouchers for essential worker families. On April 10, Gov. Newsom released $50 million to pay for limited-term additional state-subsidized child care vouchers for essential workers and at-risk populations. On April 17, San Diego County’s two Alternative Payment Program agencies, CDA and YMCA CRS, received contracts from the California Department of Education (CDE) for $5.1 million in child care vouchers and administrative costs of the program. An estimated 2,664 children will be provided with two months of childcare. Emergency child care services under this program will be available through June 30. Families seeking child care can call the YMCA Childcare Resource Service Resource and Referral line, staffed seven days a week to help parents find a child care provider that meets their needs. Call 800-481-2151 to reach an advisor. Learn more at ymcasd.org/childcarereferrals.
Monday, April 27
PB TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Each year, PB Town Council bestows the Dan Froelich Youth Award for outstanding community service on middle school and high school students who have made positive contributions to the Pacific Beachcommunity.
This year, the Dan Froelich Youth Award winners are Ashley Slomba, a graduating senior at Mission Bay High School, and Sophia Sidell, a student at Pacific Beach Middle School. PBTC awarded Ashley a check for $1,000, and Sophia received $500. Ashley has tutored fellow students in math, science, and Spanish; she also recruited others to volunteer in the tutoring program. She played soccer, lacrosse, water polo, and field hockey and was a referee for Pacific Youth Soccer League. Sophia is part of the Associative Student Body at her school, helping other students flourish and planning events such as the Fall Dance, Fifth Grade Tours, and College Week. She attended leadership training through the California Association of Student Leaders. For her school she has played volleyball and run track. She especially enjoys playing ice hockey, and spends her free time teaching the sportto younger kids.
CITY ACCEPTS PERMIT PLANS ONLINE Starting May 4, the City of San Diego Development Services Department (DSD) will start accepting permits online for all new projects, expanding the existing digital permitting process that is currently available for a limited number of permits. The conversion to a fully cloud-based permitting system is scheduled to launch later this year. In the meantime, electronic plan submittal has been expedited – including the ability for customers to review project status and comments on Open DSD – to help meet safety protocols for customers and employees in response to the COVID-19pandemic.
“This move to fully embrace online permitting is needed now more than ever as our builders navigate their way through a global health pandemic,” Mayor Kevin Faulconer said. “We still face a major statewide housing crisis that will only get worse if construction slows down so we’re trying to make it easier to get shovels in the ground. This change also keeps residents and employees safe during COVID-19 and beyond by eliminating the need to exchange thousands of paper documents in person.” 5 BEERS FOR QUARANTINE In support of the local breweries, we asked brewer and beer aficionado Megan Stone (@isbeeracarb on Instagram) for her recommendations of some brews to enjoy while stuck at home. Sláinte! 1. The Pupil by Societe. 2. Clever Kiwi by Burgeon. 3. Rain by Pure Project. 4. Bacon and Eggs by Pizza Port. 5. EPPIG, AND BURNING BEARD ARE BOTH MAKING GREAT BEER. CITY OFFERS SOCIAL CALLS TO SENIORS IN NEED While current public health orders encourage people to stay home, the City of San Diego is taking steps to address mental stress that can arise in older adults who are feeling lonely during the crisis. San Diego seniors ages 55 and older can receive a telephone call from staff in AgeWell Services, part of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Calls are made every weekday between 8 and 10 a.m. to provide older residents a compassionate voice to talk with and help reduce feelings of isolation they may experience. “The social calls service provides seniors the chance to speak with a live person at least once a day to make them feel connected to their community during this unprecedented time,” said Andy Field, director of the Parks and Recreation Department. “We want to make sure we are reaching out to those vulnerable seniors who would benefit by hearing a friendly voice that can provide comfort and reassurance.” The social calls service is free and participants must opt-in. Seniors or their loved ones can contact AgeWell Services at 619-236-6905 or thescroll@sandiego.gov to sign up and have their questions answered. The City of San Diego AgeWell Services program offers activities and events for older residents in our communities to keep them healthy, engaged and active. For more information about the wide array of services available to seniors, visit sandiego.gov/agewell.
ROGERS AFFILIATES WITH COLDWELL BANKER LA JOLLA Nick Rogers has associated with the La Jolla office of Coldwell Banker Realty as an affiliate agent. “My experience in marketing, negotiation and communication as well as running a small business gives me the skills to help my clients succeed at the highest level when buying or selling a property in San Diego. What sets me apart is my persistence to win and get the job done and I will not stop until the deal is finished,” said Rogers.WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
PBTC SPONSORS QUARANTINE T-SHIRT ART CONTEST Are you creative? Then you could win $500! How it works: Submit a design that captures the spirit of Pacific Beach during the COVID-19 quarantine with the theme, “Separated But United.” The design must be suitable for use on a T-shirt. You may use a maximum of four colors, with no gradients. The limit is one submission per person. The winning design will be used as an official PB Town Council T-shirt or other swag, available for sale. Send your artwork (and questions) to Regina Sinsky-Crosby at general@pbtowncouncil.org. The deadline for submission is May 8, and the winner will be announced on May 12. RECOVERED COVID-19 PATIENTS SOUGHT BY BLOOD BANK San Diego Blood Bank recently issued a call for recovered COVID-19 patients to help treat patients fighting the virus. While COVID-19 has no proven treatment, plasma taken from those who have recovered may help patients currently fighting the virus. This is because the plasma has developed antibodies against the virus. Experience with historical infectious diseases, including the Spanish flu, sudden acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome (MERS), and influenza H1N1, have shown that convalescent plasma can be a beneficial viral treatment and prophylactic medicine. San Diego Blood Bank has created a form at sandiegobloodbank.org/donateplasma, where people can
submit their contact information to be qualified for convalescent plasma donation. Donors will also need to meet routine donor screening criteria. Donors must be 17 years or older, weigh a minimum of 114 pounds and be in generally good health. Individuals can donate convalescent plasma if they have a confirmed positive laboratory test and no symptoms for the last 28 days. People with a subsequent confirmed negative test can donate after 14 days of symptom resolution. People are encouraged to fill out the form even if they have not yet been tested since antibody tests will be available in the future. To make an appointment to donate blood or make a financial donation, visit SanDiegoBloodBank.org.
SMALL-BUSINESS SURVEY FOR CITY RECOVERY TASK FORCE Mayor Faulconer and Supervisor Cox created an advisory group tasked with preparing recommendations for our region's economic reactivation and recovery. The Downtown Partnership's president/CEO Betsy Brennan was asked to sit on the Responsible COVID-19 Economic Reopening (RECOVER) Advisory Group, and she needs business owners' input working together to craft this plan. So business owners are being asked to respond to a survey, which will be used to form the task force’s recommendations found at surveymonkey.com/r/QBYLMLT.
Respondents are asked to do so quickly as the task force would like to start reviewing answers as soon as possible. For more information email sara@pacificbeach.org. THE OSHER INSTITUTE AT UCSD MOVES ONLINE The institute is offering its 1,000 members twice daily discussions of current events and lectures on a variety of academic subjects featuring distinguished faculty from UC San Diego and other local universities, community leaders, artists and musicians, and others. Recent lectures have discussed the future of the European Union, how baby brains are formed, the life and works of artist Marc Chagall,among others.
The online program format is typically a one-hour lecture followed by an always-lively question-and-answer period. Now in its 46th year at UC San Diego, the Osher Institute is a membership organization for adults over the age of 50 who wish to enrich their lives through continued learning and engagement. Both monthly and quarterly memberships are currently available. See the Osher at extension.ucsd.edu/olli/join for current online program offerings and how to become a member. COUNTY DEFEATS PROPOSAL TO REOPEN On April 21, Supervisor Nathan Fletcher voted against a proposal from Supervisors Jim Desmond and Kristin Gaspar to set a date of May 1 to re-open all business. “We all want to open things back up, but we have to exercise caution and ensure our actions are guided by the facts presented to us and advice from public health experts, not arbitrary dates decided by Supervisors Desmond and Gaspar,” argued Fletcher. Their motion failed on a 2-3 vote with Supervisors Cox and Jacob also voting no. Fletcher is the co-chair of the County’s COVID-19Subcommittee.
Tuesday, April 21
TRASH PILES UP AT ROSE CREEK “The City of San Diego had made a commitment to empty trash cans through the end of June 30,” said Karin Zirk, executive director of Friends of Rose Creek. “I’m guessing due to COVID-19, funding has dried up but my attempts to obtain a status have gone unanswered. Also, I Love A Clean San Diego’s Creek to Bay Cleanup originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25 has been postponed until June 20.” Added Zirk: “When we have heavy rains like we did the week ending on April 10, large amounts of trash are washed off the streets and sidewalks into the creek. Due to the high water levels, the trees between Garnet and Mission Bay Drive are chock full of trash, suitcases, clothing, and other debris. “I can only imagine how much more of this trash washed into Mission Bay and our oceans. I have submitted a few GetItDone requests for trash, but they keep getting closed with no action taken.” FREE MEALS AT THE KROC CENTER The meal packages will include a free lunch and breakfast for the following morning (while supplies last). Parents can drive-thru Monday-Friday anytime from 10 a.m. to noon. Children under 18 must be present in the vehicle and it is one meal per child. The drive-thru is located at 6845 University Ave. MEALS ON WHEELS GALA ONLINE Meals on Wheels San Diego County invites San Diegans to their “Cheers to 60 Years” online gala Friday, May 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. This year, Meals on Wheels San Diego’s 2020 online gala will be a party-infused virtual fundraiser with special guest speakers andperforming artists.
The gala’s goal remains unchanged: to raise critical funds to support the independence and well-being of over 3,200 homebound seniors in San Diego County. Meals on Wheels San Diego County is looking to outdo last year’s fundraiser gala by raising $300,000 for these seniors. This is important now more than ever with so many older adults in the community confined to their homes causing the demand for service to skyrocket. Meals on Wheels San Diego County is committed to delivering meals throughout this pandemic and beyond – but they need your help. To register and for more information, visit meals-on-wheels.org/events.
LA JOLLA SCHOOLS HOST VIRTUAL UNITED NATIONS Students from La Jolla Country Day School and The Preuss School UC San Diego are joining forces to host the virtual T&T Model United Nations Conference on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Participants from local high schools and from around the world will be discussing global issues ranging from the Iranian missile crisis to marine pollution from the viewpoint of an assigned nation. For more information about the student-led conference emailjfogarty@ljcds.org.
MOVEABLE TINY HOMES ORDINANCE APPROVAL UPDATE The proposed “Moveable Tiny Homes” Amendment to the Municipal Code Sec. 141.0302 and Local Coastal Program were recommended for approval by the San Diego Planning Commission on April 16 without formal comments from any of the community planning groups. City Council has two regularly scheduled meetings in April where it may be discussed and adopted. With the Code Amendment to Sec. 141.0302, Moveable Tiny Homes (designated by “L”) will be added to Companion Units and Junior Units now allowed in all Single Family Zones. They will be approved in accordance with Process One (over the counter) ministerial review. Excerpts from the Draft Amendment can be found at sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/dsd_pc_20-017_movable_tiny_houses.pdf.
PPE DONATION TO SD HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS Nearly half a million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) are expected to arrive from China thanks to a donation by Joe and Clara Tsai. Much of the donated equipment, which will provide assistance in combating the COVID-19 pandemic statewide, will be shipped to the University of California San Diego and other health care providers in our region. UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla said, “Our university is privileged to play a role in assisting Joe and Clara in providing their generous donation of masks and goggles to health care institutions in the greater San Diego community and other parts of California. This equipment is invaluable as our region prepares for a likely surge in the number of patients during the COVID-19pandemic.”
Joe Tsai is co-founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. His wife Clara and their children are residents of San Diego. The Tsai family asked UC San Diego to assist in distributing the donated equipment to health care institutions in the San Diego community as well as other areas in California. UC San Diego Health, the first local health system to care for COVID positive patients in the region, has been a leader in COVID-19 testing capacity with more than 700 per day currently and 1,000+ soon (this including processing tests for other local hospitals and testing all symptomatic first-responders in San Diego). Additionally, UC San Diego Health is leading clinical trials to help identify future treatment for this dangerous viral disease. Visit campaign.ucsd.edu/impact/coronavirusto learn more.
Monday, April 20
POINT LOMA SUMMER CONCERTS CANCELED The Point Loma Summer Concerts board has decided to POSTPONE THE 20TH SEASON OF THE POINT LOMA SUMMER CONCERTS UNTIL THE SUMMER OF 2021. “Being proactive in protecting the safety of the Point Loma community is our top priority during this unpredictable time,” said concert organizers. “We thank our sponsors, volunteers, and vendors for making the concerts happen – and we thank you, our fans, for your enthusiastic support.” Special thanks from organizers went out to sponsors who already stepped up to support the concerts this year: Presenting Sponsor: Willis Allen Real Estate; City of San Diego Arts and Culture; Mayor Kevin Faulconer ; Junior Stage Sponsor: City Council District 2 – Councilmember Jennifer Campbell; County of San Diego – Supervisors Greg Cox and Nathan Fletcher; Exclusive Sponsor: Dorothea Laub; Exclusive Sponsor: Point Loma Association; Stage Sponsors: Anderson Plumbing, Heating and Air; Sound Sponsor: Point Loma Nazarene University; Field Sponsor: Warren-Walker School; Field Sponsor: Bay View Senior Living; Safety Sponsor: Ryan Family Charitable Foundation; Shuttle Sponsor: Ryan Family YMCA; Band Co-sponsors: David P. De Rosier DDS, and Dr. Grant McGann, McGann Facial Design, among others. MAYOR ANNOUNCES NEXT PHASE OF OPERATION SHELTER TO HOME After successfully relocating hundreds from city shelters into one of San Diego’s most iconic buildings, outreach teams are now working to bring individuals living on the streets into the convention center to provide safe and sanitary living conditions amid the COVID-19pandemic.
More than 85 unsheltered homeless individuals recently were moved into the convention center as part of Operation Shelter to Home. Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer was joined by Alpha Project president and CEO Bob McElroy and Father Joe’s Villages president and CEO Deacon Jim Vargas to talk about this next phase in Operation Shelter to Home. "We repurposed the convention center to address this health crisis now, and to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness going forward," Mayor Faulconer said. "After successfully moving hundreds from our shelters to the convention center, we're starting the next phase by welcoming people off the streets through our coordinated outreach program. The goal is to get people indoors and then get them into a permanent home." Coordinated outreach teams are now engaging with people living outdoors to offer them shelter appropriate to their condition, whether it be at the convention center, a motel room or another option. Partner agencies include the City’s Homeless Outreach Teams, Downtown San Diego Partnership, Regional Task Force on the Homeless, County Health and Human Services Agency, PATH, and service providers. The effort is similar to the approach used when City bridge shelters were first opened in 2017. REP. PETERS INTRODUCES BILL TO OFFSET COVID HEALTH INSURANCE SPIKES U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) has co-introduced the Stop Health Premium Spikes Act to help mitigate the drastic health care premium increases expected as a result of the unanticipated surge in medical-care costs due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)pandemic.
The projected health care costs associated with providing medical care for patients with COVID-19 will be enormous. Because insurers base premiums each year on estimated average health-care costs of enrollees, it is difficult to gauge exactly how much more Americans will have to pay for coverage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, experts project health insurance premium prices for next year could increase anywhere between 4 to 40 percent. The Stop Health Premium Spikes Act would temper these unpredictable premium hikes for consumers by establishing a stop-loss program through Health and Human Services (HHS) that would ensure insurance companies selling health care plans to the individual and small group markets for 2020 and 2021 set accurate premiums during this time of immense uncertainty. The two-year program would provide assistance to insurers facing extreme loss in order to minimize spikes in premium pricing and maintain a competitive, stable insurance marketplace. DIAMOND ENVIRONMENTAL DONATES TOILET PAPER “We were researching who was really looking for help and got word about the Jewish Family Service, which is doing tremendously good work by helping those in need,” said a Diamond spokesperson. “The coronavirus has inspired us to be even more supportive of our communities. Besides helping JFS, we are also pumping the tanks of RV’s for MD’s at discountedrates.”
Over 540 cases with 62,400 rolls of toilet paper are being shipped four to five pallets at a time as quickly as they can be distributed. They are being donated to the elderly first, with additional rolls going into food bags for those in need and to the Safe ParkingProgram.
Diamond has been designated as an Essential Services company that remains open during the coronavirus crisis. As such, it has been actively servicing the military, hospitals, homeless shelters andothers in need.
For more information, visit diamondprovides.com.
FLEET SCIENCE CENTER INTRODUCES ONLINE INITIATIVES With schools, libraries, recreational centers and even the facility in Balboa Park closed, the Fleet Science Center is activating and expanding their network of partners to ensure that the next generation of scientists and engineers has access to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) support systems they need to thrive. "The Fleet Science Center has grown from a museum in Balboa Park to a county-wide organization focused on reaching San Diegans where they live, work and play," said Steve Snyder, president/CEO of the Fleet Science Center. "Given the current challenges facing our community, this shift in direction is of special importance." One of the first initiatives put in practice is FLEETtv, an online
place to find fun and engaging science experiments, hands-on activities, behind-the-scenes interviews, bloopers, jokes and more. The BE WiSE (Better Education for Women in Science and Engineering) program keeps connecting participating girls to female scientists and engineers through livechats.
The Fleet is also working with San Diego Unified Schools to ensure that science activity guides are distributed at sites that offer Title 1 school lunch pick-up. The guides provide information for a different science activity each week and the Fleet Science Center plans to distribute up to 1,000 activity guides per week. For more information visit rhfleet.org .SATURDAY, APRIL 18
COUNCIL MEMBER BRY URGES CITY TO OPEN BEACHES “I urge the City to work with health officials and local enforcement to develop a strategy to safely reopen our parks and beaches within the first week of May with strict adherence to social distancing and face-covering guidelines,” said Council President Pro Tem Barbara Bry, who represents District 1. “Parks and beaches play an important role in San Diego life. San Diego is an urban landscape with green spaces proving vital for the welfare of our citizens, from parents looking for a safe outing for their now-at-home kids, to apartment dwellers itching for more space. These public arenas areirreplaceable.”
ADDED BRY: “I SUPPORTED THE CLOSURE OF THESE SPACES IN MARCH, BUT COVID IS A RAPIDLY EVOLVING SITUATION AND WE AS A MUNICIPALITY HAVE TO BE FLEXIBLE TOWARD THE NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS. WE ARE ENTERING INTO A DIFFERENT LANDSCAPE THAN WE WERE IN SIX WEEKS AGO – OUR RESIDENTS ARE EDUCATED ON COVID-19 AND HAVE PROVEN THAT THEY CAN BE TRUSTED TO ADHERE TO ORDERS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.” INDOOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE CANCELS REMAINING GAMES The Indoor Football League, America's longest-running professional indoor football league, announced it has canceled the remaining games of the 2020 season due to the many unknowns surrounding the COVID-19pandemic.
“This is a decision we take very seriously, and it comes as a result of extended, thoughtful discussion among our board of directors,” said IFL Commissioner Todd Tryon. “Because there are so many critical unknowns that are out of our control, we feel as a league we would be best serving the health and stability of the IFL community by taking a proactive approach and focusing our talents and our resources toward preparing for a breakout 2021 season. The health and safety of our players, coaches, staff, and fans is our top concern.” The IFL’s board also approved an extended 16-game schedule for the 2021 season to add additional value for season ticket holders andsponsors.
Policies regarding the reimbursement and renewal of season tickets and other ticket purchases, along with how teams will handle corporate sponsorships for 2020, are being made on a team-by-team basis. MANOJ MONGA NAMED NEW CHAIR OF DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY AT UC SAN DIEGO After a national search, Manoj Monga, M.D., recognized as an international authority in endourology and stone disease, has been named chair of the Department of Urology at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. “UC San Diego is delighted and deeply fortunate to have successfully recruited Dr. Manoj Monga to lead the Department of Urology,” said Steven Garfin, M.D., interim dean of UC San Diego School of Medicine. “We are honored to welcome Monga back to San Diego and look forward to his exceptional leadership in pursuit of our tripartite mission of groundbreaking research, inspired teaching and outstanding clinicalcare.”
In his new role, Monga brings with him a fresh perspective on leadership, teaching and clinical management to oversee the Department of Urology’s 23 faculty, 15 residents and five accredited fellowships. He will further build on the academic and clinical success of a department that has contributed to innovations in urologic oncology, women’s pelvic medicine, urinary stone disease, men’s health and infertility, pediatric urology, reconstructiveurology and more.
Monga began his career in academic medicine as an assistant professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine, following his residency in urology at Tulane University School of Medicine. LAWYERS CLUB OF SAN DIEGO HAS NEW DATE FOR ANNUAL DINNER Originally planned for May 14, the club’s annual dinner has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 29. At that time, the Lawyers Club will be honored to present Stacey Abrams, a political trailblazer, nonprofit CEO, New York Times-bestselling author, tax attorney and television producer, as thekeynote speaker.
The dinner will be held at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina at 333 W. Harbor Drive in downtown San Diego starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit lawyersclubsandiego.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON CANCELED Comic-Con International announced on April17 it is canceling this year's San Diego Comic-Con in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 celebration, which had been scheduled for July 23-26, would have been the 51st iteration of the convention, one of San Diego's largest and most lucrative conventions. In 2019, more than 130,000 people attended. Organizers said the event will return next year to the San Diego Convention Center from July 22-25. “Recognizing that countless attendees save and plan for its conventions each year, and how many exhibitors and stakeholders rely upon its events for a major portion of their livelihood, they had hoped to delay this decision in anticipation that COVID-19 concerns might lessen by summer,'' event organizers said in a statement. “Continuous monitoring of health advisories and recent statements by the governor of California have made it clear that it would not be safe to move forward with plans for this year.'” MAYOR, SUPERVISOR, ANNOUNCE GROUP TO RE-ACTIVATE ECONOMY Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer and County Supervisor and Board Chairman Greg Cox on April 17 announced the creation of an advisory group charged with preparing the region for economic reactivation and recovery. The group is being created in partnership with the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation to provide guidance on how to phase-in a reopening of San Diego’s economy, following guidance from public health officials. The group will develop recommendations from a variety of industries and provide them to the City and County for review and implementation. VIRTUAL ‘CLIMATE UPRISING’ ON EARTH DAY On April 22, the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, hundreds of San Diego area climate activists and organizations will unite in a Virtual Climate Uprising. San Diegans of all ages will join together to demand urgent action to halt the climate crisis. As with the pandemic, we all must do our part to secure a sustainable future. The Virtual Climate Uprising will make it clear that the time for action is now. The virtual event takes place from noon to 7 p.m. The main rally will be from noon-1 p.m. with speakers including County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, ICU nurse Shannon Cotton, high school and college leaders, and Bobby Wallace of the Barona Band of Mission Indians (KumeyaayNation).
From 1-6 p.m., a series of workshops and panels will explore the Covid-19 disaster, environmental justice (in Spanish), the Kumeyaay perspective on climate, high school and college climate activism, living sustainably, climate activism from home, the San Diego GreenNew Deal, and more.
Local artists, music, and yoga mindfulness between the workshops will keep the day lively and build community. A closing session at 6 p.m. will refocus the urgent need for climate action. The event will be livestreamed on Twitch, Youtube, Facebook andTwitter.
CITY LIBRARIES’ STAFF IS ANSWERING CALLS All San Diego Public Library locations remain closed until further notice, in line with County health guidelines to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, library staff can now answer calls Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Although the libraries cannot place holds or check out materials, staff can walk patrons through using SDPL’s digital library and also answer reference questions. SDPL has expanded the digital resources that you can access 24/7 with your library card at: sandiego.gov/elibrary Digital resources include:*
Tumble Book Library: K-6 Children’s eBooks;*
Tumble Math: K-6 Math eBooks;*
Teen BookCloud: Teen eBooks;*
CloudLibrary: Download eBooks and eAudiobooks;*
RB Digital: Download eAudiobooks;*
Enki: Download eBooks;*
AudioBookCloud;
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Romance BookCloud: Romance eBooks;*
Kanopy: Stream documentaries, feature and independent films, andtraining videos;
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Medici.tv: stream videos with classical concerts, ballets, documentaries, master classes, and more;*
Rosetta Stone: learn languages;*
Gale Courses: enroll in a class from the comfort of your home. FULL CLOSURE OF VOIGT DRIVE IN LA JOLLA Starting Monday, April 20 and continuing through fall 2021,a section of Voigt Drive will close to vehicles and pedestrians for work on the Voigt Drive Improvements project.WHAT TO EXPECT:
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Full closure of Voigt Drive from parking lot P701 to Campus PointDrive;
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Typical work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. but may vary;*
At this time, access to the UC San Diego Medical Center and Emergency Department will not be impacted;*
Access to Scripps Memorial Hospital and Anderson Medical Pavilion will remain available via Genesee Avenue;*
MTS Bus Routes 201 and 202 will not stop along Voigt Drive but will service a temporary stop on Athena Circle, just south of HealthSciences Drive.
The next phase of work is expected to begin in June 2020 and will impact Campus Point Drive.THURSDAY, APRIL 16
WATCH FOSTER HOME PUPPIES, KITTENS, GROW UP While families are staying home, San Diego Humane Society is inviting them to watch litters of puppies and kittens grow up in foster care. This baby season, Ready, Set, Grow! will introduce the public to litters of adorable baby animals through regular updates and photos on social media and at sdhumane.org/readysetgrow.
SDHS KICKED OFF READY, SET, GROW! BY INTRODUCING A PUPPY EACH DAYON FACEBOOK
AND INSTAGRAM
FROM A LITTER OF
CHIHUAHUAS CURRENTLY LIVING IN A FOSTER HOME. WITH SPRINGTIME UPON US, THE BABY SEASON IS APPROACHING, AND SDHS EXPECTS TO SEE AN INFLUX IN ANIMALS OVER THE COMING WEEKS, FROM CATS AND DOGS TO WILDLIFE. AS THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19, ANIMALS ARE STILL ENTERING SDHS’S CARE DAILY. IT’S ANTICIPATED, IN THE COMING MONTHS, THEY WILL SEE AN INCREASE FROM ABOUT 800 TO WELL OVER 2,000 ANIMALS BEING CARED FOR EACH DAY. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED APPROVES HAZARD PAY, GRADE PROTECTION On April 14, San Diego Unified School District approved giving hazard pay to employees still interacting with the public in person during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as protecting the grades of students while schools remain closed. The district's board of education approved the emergency measures at its remote meeting. Those include retroactive time-and-a-half hazard pay dating back to March 16 for school district employees serving as disaster service workers by distributing computers and meals tostudents.
The board also ordered that while the district is engaged in distance learning, students will not be given grades lower than their grades were when the schools closed. “A crisis like this one may change the way we operate, but it will never change who we are,” SDUSD superintendent Cindy Marten said. “How we operate has definitely changed. We are on track to distribute well over 40,000 computers to students across the City, and we have provided close to 400,000 meals to families in need. And now we are getting ready for the biggest change of all. We are about to open a classroom in the clouds for all our students.” The school board also called for its congressional delegation and Gov. Gavin Newsom to approve a resolution from a coalition of national education organizations calling on legislators to provide emergency funding of $200 billion for schools nationwide. The coalition estimates additional relief totaling $350 billion will likely be needed to ensure public school funding is stabilized over the next twoyears.
JOBS IN CLEAN ENERGY LOST DUE TO COVID-19 More than 106,000 clean energy workers lost their jobs in March, and hundreds of thousands more clean energy job losses are projected in the coming months, the federal government reported from Washington,D.C.
The analysis of Department of Labor data found that 106,472 workers in clean energy occupations filed for unemployment benefits last month, wiping out all 2019 clean energy job gains across renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean vehicles, energy storage, and clean fuels. These include electricians, HVAC and mechanical trades technicians and construction workers who work in energy efficiency; solar installers; wind industry engineers and technicians; and manufacturing workers employed by electric and other clean- vehicle manufacturing companiesand suppliers.
Clean energy has been one of the U.S. economy’s biggest and fastest-growing employment sectors over the past decade, growing 10.4 percent since 2015. At the start of 2020, America’s clean energy workforce accounted for more than one out of every 50 U.S. workers. That made clean energy by far the biggest employer of workers in energy occupations, employing nearly three times more workers than the fossil-fuel industry. But all that growth came to a screeching halt in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout. The March layoffs are just the first indication of how badly the clean energy industry will be hit by the crisis, with projections showing more than 500,000 clean energy workers – 15 percent of the entire clean energy workforce – will lose their jobs in the months ahead unless Congress and the Trump administration take quick and substantive action. A loss of that magnitude would erase the clean energy industry’s total job growth over the last five years. SDIA AWARDED STIMULUS PACKAGE FROM FEDS San Diego International Airport will receive over $91 million from the newly created Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Program, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced April 14. Across the country, about $10 billion will be distributed to airports to fund continued operations during this crisis and save workers’ jobs, Chao said. In California, 188 airports will receive over $1.08billion.
THE FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AIRPORT CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, AIRPORT OPERATING EXPENSES INCLUDING PAYROLL AND UTILITIES, AND AIRPORT DEBTPAYMENTS.
SDUSD SUPPORTS STUDENT CLIMATE RALLY San Diego Unified School District Board unanimously passed ARESOLUTION
April
14 encouraging students and their families to participate in the Virtual Climate Uprising on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, showing the district’s commitment to youth-led climate activism. The resolution was requested by student leaders at multiple SDUSD schools. “As we enter the last decade where it's possible for us to secure a sustainable future for people my age, I believe it is vital that we take immediate action to avert the irreversible effects of climate change,” said Kate Vedder, a junior at Point Loma High School. "It means a lot to me, as an SDUSD student, to see this support from the School Board for student leadership around climate action." Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day now includes events coordinated globally in morethan 193 countries.
NIGHT AND WEEKEND RAIL WORK PLANNED This weekend, all COASTER and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner services along the San Diego segment of the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) coastal rail corridor will be suspended due to a planned Absolute Work Window (AWW). AWWs are select weekends that provide crews safe access to work unimpeded directly along the rail line while all rail services are halted to meet significant construction milestones. No passenger or freight trains will operate between Oceanside and Downtown San Diego beginning early Saturday morning on April 18 through early Monday morning, April 20. Work schedules are subject to change. For updates visit GoNCTD.com, Amtrak.com
,
or MetrolinkTrains.com.
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY CANCELS SEASON For the health and well-being of patrons, musicians, and the symphony family, the San Diego Symphony has made the decision to cancelthe
remainder of its 2019-20 San Diego Symphony season concerts. This includes all concerts through May 30. “Now more than ever, we need the support of our patrons. I respectfully ask that ticket holders consider donating the value of their ticket back to the San Diego Symphony. Their tax-deductible donation today means that the next time they are able to join us at Copley Symphony Hall for a concert, the orchestra will be here to share the joy of live music with them once more, as a healthy, vibrant and financially secure organization,” said Martha Gilmer, San DiegoSymphony CEO.
The San Diego Symphony encourages virtual connection during this time.Music lovers can:
- Follow the San Diego Symphony and San Diego musicians on Instagram@sandiegosymphony
and @sandiegosymphonymusicians;
- Listen to rebroadcasts of concerts on 89.5 KPBSevery
Sunday night at 8 p.m.; Check out the San Diego Symphony Spotifychannel where you
can find playlists for each of the previously scheduled concerts; Subscribe to Nuvi Mehta's podcastson
iTunes or through the website.
HILLCREST FARMERS MARKET REOPENS The Hillcrest Farmers Market has been classified as an essential food service by Gov. Gavin Newsom. To meet those essential service needs, the market will be reopened on Sunday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a smaller footprint and lots of safety precautions. Special shopping hours for elderly customers will be from 9-10 a.m. Community members are invited to shop at the modified market this Sunday, which will feature pre-packaged food and fresh produce items only. To make sure everyone stays safe while shopping, staff, and volunteers will implement some important safety changes in place for the duration of the current public health emergency including a maximum capacity of 50 customers and social-distancing measures. The Hillcrest Farmers Market is located on Normal Street between University Avenue and Lincoln Avenue (under the Hillcrest Pride Flag). Free parking will be available for farmers market customers in the Hillcrest DMV parking lot. Enter the parking lot from the west side. After parking, queue and enter the venue on the south side of the DMVbuilding.
For more information visit, hillcrestfarmersmarket.com.
CELEBRATE ART ALIVE ONLINE Its galleries may be closed, but The San Diego Museum of Art at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park invites you to celebrate Art Alive 2020, April 24 through April 26, from the comfort of your home with #VirtualArtAlive . For the first time in the event’s 39-year history, Art Alive will be completely held online. Follow the museum’s social channels every day at 3 p.m. for content featuring floral interpretations over the years, Art Alive fun facts, cocktail recipes and more. Museum visitors will also have the opportunity to submit their own photos and memories of Art Alive for a chance to be featured. Art Alive is the museum’s annual fundraiser in support of education, outreach programs, and special exhibitions. All events during Art Alive weekend, including Bloom Bash, are available to the public for free but suggested donations will be accepted for thosewho wish to donate
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Follow #VirtualArtAlive on the museum’s Facebookand Twitter
accounts.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
LA JOLLA MAD MARCH PROGRESS REPORT A progress report on community beautification performed by Enhance La Jolla, the community’s Maintenance Assessment District, for March 2020 has been released by district manager John Unbewust. “Enhance La Jolla has authorized MAD vendors to continue their work in the Village, as all work performed by MAD enhances the cleanliness of the Village,” said Unbewust. “And, MAD’s vendors are complying with the governor’s executive orders and County/City directives regarding distancing and the use of gloves and masks. Enhance La Jolla believes that these efforts provide a significant benefit to all people working and living in the Village.” Added Unbewust: “A clean environment is a worthy goal. MAD will continue to power wash sidewalks, maintain landscaping and pick up fallen limbs and other debris from trees, and provide litter control and trash collection regularly within the Village.” Unbewust noted all trash receptacles are disinfected and lids wiped during each servicing. He said painting trash receptacles (lids and frames) continues and will be completed this month. Other anticipated activities have been placed on hold. “Once conditions allow, MAD will restart its efforts to improve tree wells, paint SDG&E transformers, and recondition wood benches and a dog waste station pilot within the Village,” said Unbewust. “MAD is coordinating with one of our neighbors to remove graffiti. The results have been remarkable. Virtually all of these eyesores have been removed. So, if you see any graffiti, don’t hesitate to notifyMAD.”
VAPA FOUNDATION’S SECOND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER GOES VIRTUAL The Visual and Performing Arts Foundation serves art students within the San Diego Unified School District by providing additional funding for projects and materials that are outside of the school's standard budget. This Saturday, April 18 at 6 p.m., the community is invited to enjoy a night of student performances and productions. Originally set to take place at The Conrad in La Jolla, the event has gone virtual and can be found at facebook.com/VAPAFoundSD/.
“We are excited to host this virtual event through Facebook Live and invite you to tune in on this evening to show your support for our city's children,” said Doreen Schonbrun, co-chair of the gala. “We will feature incredible student performances and artwork to show you why the work of the VAPA Foundation is so important and deserving of your financial support.” Proceeds from the benefit will support enhanced arts education programs for all students at SDUSD schools. For more information, visit vapafoundation.org . ST. JAMES MUSIC SERIES SUSPENDED IN LA JOLLA The annual music series of St. James by-the-sea Episcopal Church at 743 Prospect St. has suspended the rest of its current season due to the COVID-19 outbreak. A concert by the San Diego ensemble SACRA/PROFANA, will be rescheduled for next fall. All ticket sales will be honored at that time. The final concert of the season, featuring Chanticleer, was not able to be rescheduled but the group has already been booked to appear nextspring.
Ticketholders who would like to receive a refund for either of these performances can email alex@sjbts.org. Alternatively, all ticket sales will be considered tax-deductible donations to the St. James Music Series, and these proceeds will enable St. James to put together an even more robust season for next year, to be announced shortly. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT STJAMESMUSICSERIES.COM.
SAN DIEGANS ON FAMILY FEUD The Bernardo family of San Diego will be on the popular TV game show “Family Feud” on Monday, April 20, said game show spokesperson Rebecca Taustine. Check your local TV listings for the time of theshow.
HARBOR POLICE OFFICER TESTS POSITIVE FOR VIRUS A Port of San Diego Harbor Police officer has tested positive forCOVID-
19. The officer has not been to work since March 20 and began feeling ill after that date. Upon notification of the positive test, the Port promptly investigated and determined the officer has not been in contact with any other Port employees or Port facilities since thattime.
The officer is under a doctor’s care and has been directed to isolate at home and monitor for additional symptoms. Due to medical privacy laws, the officer’s identity will not be released. Port and Harbor Police staff have been notified. Prioritizing the health and well-being of the public, our partners, and Port employees and their families, Harbor Police has protective measures in place including supplying officers with hand sanitizer and facial coverings; and conducting meetings virtually when possible. For more information on the Port’s response to COVID-19, go to portofsandiego.org/covid19.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
CONRAD PREBYS FOUNDATION AWARDS $350,000 GRANT TO UC SAN DIEGO The Conrad Prebys Foundation on April 13 awarded a $350,000 challenge grant to support the University of California San Diego in itsCOVID-19 efforts.
“As the region’s only academic medical center, UC San Diego has deep experience in researching and treating significant public health threats through the efforts of some of the world’s most respected physicians and scientists,” said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “The Conrad Prebys Foundation has stepped up to help with our efforts in the battle against COVID-19.” The challenge grant will double the fundraising impact: for every dollar given to the fund, a dollar will be matched by the grant, up to$350,000.
“Since we first became aware of COVID-19, UC San Diego Health made immediate efforts to secure the necessary medical and surgical supplies to protect and prepare our front line health care workers,” said Patty Maysent, CEO UC San Diego Health. “This generous matching gift further strengthens our position to safely care for the community during the anticipated surge. We are deeply grateful for this support during this worldwide health crisis.” For more information, visit campaign.ucsd.edu/impact/coronavirus.
PB PLAN GROUP GOES ONLINE Pacific Beach Planning Group, which typically meets the second Wednesday of the month in the PB Libary Community Room, held its first regular group online meeting April 8. “It went very well. No problems,” said PBPG chair Karl Rand. “We successfully reviewed the development plans for a project on Wilbur Avenue and voted unanimously and enthusiastically to approve. Also, Assemblymember Todd Gloria gave us a fairly thorough update on recent events at the state level, and he was very generous with his time when answering questions.” Rand said PBPG meetings every second Wednesday “will be held by teleconference until further notice. Residential construction is still taking place in San Diego, and the City is still processing permit applications, so we are working to do our part to keep the permit process flowing. We will continue to hear presentations on other matters too, like Trolley Station updates and various communityevents.”
Rand added PB Planning Group's agendas are available a few days before each meeting at pbplanning.org . COX MEDIA OFFERS FREE TV ADS TO RESTAURANTS To help San Diego restaurants reach customers as they’ve shifted to delivery and takeout services during the coronavirus pandemic, Cox Media, the advertising sales division of Cox Communications, is offering free television advertising to restaurants. “It's important for us to support our local businesses, and one way we can do that is to provide free television advertising to local restaurants to let their customers and the public know they’re open for business,” said Leslie Talansky, vice president of Cox Media in San Diego. “We will accommodate as many restaurants as possible. We’ve already received requests from more than 80.” The free advertising will include graphical information about the restaurant, so no video footage is required, and the advertising will run for a minimum of two weeks for each restaurant. The commercials will air across a wide variety of networks – nearly 50 channels including all types of genres. Channels include A&E, AMC, Bravo, Comedy Central, CNN, Discovery and more. Airtime is limited, so interested restaurants should call 1-855-755-2691 or email MarketingInsights@CoxMedia.com to reserve a spot. FACE FOUNDATION TO HOST ONLINE AUCTION BENEFITING PETS This Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19, the San Diego-based nonprofit FACE Foundation will be holding a special online auction to benefit local pets in need of emergency veterinary care. Animal lovers and fashionistas alike are invited to shop for a cause from the comfort of their homes. The sale will include a selection of designer and fashion-forward handbags, jewelry, sunglasses, and men’s items that will be up for bid online. Due to COVID-19, the Foundation’s originally scheduled 10th Annual Bags & Baubles shopping fundraiser was moved from April to Sept.13. As a way to raise greatly needed funds, and to also say thank you to supporters, FACE’s online sale will be a great way to shop while making a positive impact for those affected by the current healthcrisis.
Anyone who is registered for the September Bags & Baubles event will have access to this special online sale. Tickets are $35 and areavailable here:
https://events.readysetauction.com/face/onlineauction/shop/tickets This sale will support FACE’s life-saving programs and local animals who face “economic euthanasia. Purchases will go directly to saving the lives of beloved pets. LINCOLN CLUB CALLS FOR TASK FORCE TO RE-OPEN SD ECONOMY The Lincoln Club of San Diego County, a pro-business civic association representing over 300 local businesses, is calling on the mayor of San Diego and chairman of the board of supervisors to establish a task force to advise regional leaders on best practices for re-opening San Diego’s economy as soon as it’s safe and responsible to do so. Industries and associations recommended by the Lincoln Club for this task force include business organizations like the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, the San Diego Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, the San Diego County Chapter of the California Restaurant Association, and other associations representing San Diego’s distressed economy. The Lincoln Club is asking Mayor Kevin Faulconer and County Chairman Greg Cox to assemble a task force because of the devastating impact that the coronavirus and sheltering-in-place are wreaking on our localeconomy.
NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD DISTRIBUTION BY ARMED SERVICES YMCA On April 13, the Armed Services YMCA San Diego distributed 350 food boxes to military families via “drive through” pick-up to support social distancing. Prior to the Coronavirus the Armed Services YMCA San Diego hosted two food distributions monthly at Murphy Canyon, 210 families, and Bay View, 210 families, for a total of 410 military families served. The new process provides an average of 400 food boxes weekly for a total of 1,600 military families served per month, anincrease of 281% .
The food is provided by the San Diego Food Bank and the Smart Food Foundation. A special thank you to Lowes, Starbucks, Kroger, Wells Fargo, and Cox Communications for supporting the program. Founded in 1920 as a national affiliate of the Armed Services of the YMCA of the USA, its mission is to enhance the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life. For more information, email tney@asymca.org.MONDAY, APRIL 13
GENESEE AVENUE CLOSURES Beginning Monday, April 13, a series of full closures will be in effect on northbound and southbound Genesee Avenue for crews to remove falsework — or temporary support structures — from the trolley bridge. Additionally, crews will place concrete for the pedestrian bridges at the future UTC Trolley station. THE FOLLOWING WILL BE IN PLACE MONDAY, APRIL 13 THROUGH THURSDAY, APRIL 16, AND SUNDAY, APRIL 19 THROUGH THURSDAY, APRIL 23:*
Full closures of southbound Genesee Avenue from La Jolla Village Drive to Nobel Drive, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night;*
Full closures of northbound Genesee Avenue from Nobel Drive to La Jolla Village Drive, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night; Public works construction activities have been deemed essential, so active construction projects are moving during the pandemic following all health guidance and orders. COVID-19 IMPACT ON SAN DIEGO REGION WORKFORCE In its weekly email update, The San Diego Workforce Partnership has released these figures on the impact of coronavirus: – 224 total layoffs reported to the Workforce Partnership since March 10 (up from 168 last week) As anticipated, the region saw COVID-19 significantly impact many companies and their workforce, with layoffs effective immediately for the majority of employers.*
32,774 total reported employees affected (up from 21,801 last week) This includes 19,794 in the Hospitality and Restaurant & Bar industries. This is an estimate based on the notices received by the Workforce Partnership, although the full impact to employees and the region’s economy is still unknown;*
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor : In each of the past two weeks, Californians submitted over 20 times the average number of weekly unemployment claims. “The continued increase in layoffs points to the stark shift in how businesses must function as a result of social distancing rules,” said Peter Callstrom, president/CEO of San Diego Workforce Partnership. “While the numbers are indeed intimidating, it’s impossible to know what the future trajectory will look like. Instead, it points to the current nature of our region’s reality, as well as the demand for resources to support people who are unemployed.” Workers can access information about resources and services by visiting workforce.org/covid-19 . Businesses can do the same at workforce.org/covid-19-bus.
SPRING FLING & VIKING GOLF CLASSIC CANCELED Due to the pandemic, The Foundation of La Jolla High School has canceled the April 27 Spring Fling & Viking Golf Classic. “Many of our committee members worked tirelessly to put together a great event, and we were looking forward to coming together as a community for La Jolla High School,” said the foundation in a letter to families. “We hope the time comes soon where we can again greet each other in person. La Jolla High School and our students need our support more than ever. The funds raised from these two events were going to provide approximately 25% of our total fundraising efforts this year. Although La Jolla High remains closed for now, we will continue to work to raise funds in support of the school. Please watch for information regarding our online auction coming soon. FORTUNE NAMES SCRIPPS TO 40 BEST WORKPLACES LIST Scripps Health, founded by Ellen Browning Scripps in 1924, has been ranked No. 4 on the 2020 list of the nation's 40 Best Workplaces inHealth Care.
Scripps is the only San Diego-based health care provider to make this year’s list, published April 9 at fortune.com. An article in Fortune about this year’s ranking called out Scripps president/CEO Chris Van Gorder for taking a strong stance to protect employees and the community amid the current COVID-19 pandemic through an open letter he wrote to San Diego County residents. Van Gorder issued a public call to action in the letter, saying more must be done to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and to help avoid an overwhelming surge of patients on the health care system. He urged people to take social distancing more seriously, called for a reevaluation of which companies are essential, and said the shelter in place mandate must be stricter. For more information visit scripps.org . CITY FIREFIGHTERS STEP-UP EFFORTS TO FIGHT PANDEMIC San Diego City Firefighters, IAFF Local 145, have been humbled to receive food donations from concerned residents and local businesses. While firefighters are extremely grateful for the ongoing generosity, they would like to encourage people to instead make direct donations to local organizations that provide food and assistance to those who have been hit the hardest during the COVID-19 pandemic. “During this difficult time, all of the firefighters have been extremely moved by the showering of support from our community,” said Fire Capt. Vino Ornelas. “Although firefighters too are affected, we feel fortunate to still be able to go to work. We know that is not the case for many in our community, so we want to give to citizens who are truly in need.” As a result of seeing the impacts first-hand, San Diego City Firefighters will launch a COVID-19 Support Campaign. Firefighters are donating $57,000, over 19 days, to local community organizations that are on the front lines helping San Diegans through this COVID-19 pandemic. SAN DIEGO CITY FIREFIGHTERS, IN COLLABORATION WITH MAYOR KEVIN FAULCONER AND SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM ALL NINE DISTRICTS, WILL PRESENT DONATIONS TO A DIFFERENT ORGANIZATION EACH DAY. THE MISSION AND WORK OF EACH ORGANIZATION WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS SO THAT OTHER SAN DIEGANS, WHO MAY NEED HELP OR WISH TO GIVE HELP, WILL HAVE SOME IDEAS OF WHERE TO TURN.FRIDAY, APRIL 10
SCUBA BUNNY AT BIRCH AQUARIUM WATCH THE SCUBA BUNNY FEED THE FISHES WHILE OCEAN EXPERTS CHAT ABOUT SPRING IN THE OCEANS, ANIMAL EGGS, AND ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OCEAN WORLD LIVE IN THE KELP FOREST ON APRIL 12 AT 10:30 A.M. SCUBA BUNNY WILL BE UNABLE TO CHAT TO VIEWERS AS HE WILL BE BUSY FEEDING THECREATURES.
THE SCUBA BUNNY EVENT IS ON FACEBOOK LIVE, NOT ON THE BIRCH WEBSITE. PLEASE USE THE LINK TO THE PAGE FACEBOOK.COM/BIRCHAQUARIUM.
LA JOLLA COMPANY INITIATES CLINICAL TRIAL FOR COVID-19 DRUG MEDICINOVA, WITH SAN DIEGO CORPORATE OFFICES AT 4275 Executive Square, HAS ANNOUNCED PLANS TO INITIATE A CLINICAL TRIAL OF MN-166 (IBUDILAST) FOR COVID-19 ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS). The study will be conducted by Yale’s Advanced Therapies Group co-directed by Dr. Richard Bucala, chief, RHEUMATOLOGY, ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY AT YALE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. “WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO PARTNER WITH MEDICINOVA TO PURSUE THIS NOVEL APPROACH FOR THE TREATMENT OF LETHAL INFLAMMATION IN COVID-19 PATIENTS,” SAID BUCALA. THIS STUDY IS ESPECIALLY GRATIFYING BECAUSE MN-166’S INHIBITION OF MIF ACTIVITY WAS DISCOVERED IN YALE PHARMACOLOGY BY ELIAS LOLIS, PH.D. WE BELIEVE MN-166 HAS THE POTENTIAL TO REDUCE THE MORTALITY OF COVID-19 BY LIMITING THE HYPERINFLAMMATION AND ARDS ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERE CASES.” ARDS IS A FREQUENTLY LETHAL LUNG CONDITION CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE INFLAMMATION FOR WHICH THERE ARE NO EFFECTIVE THERAPIES BEYONDSUPPORTIVE CARE.
EVANS HOTELS EMPLOYEES GET EASTER CARE PACKAGES To support their employees during these uncertain times, Evans Hotels – Bahia Resort Hotel, Catamaran Resort, and The Lodge at Torrey Pines – has for the second time in two weeks partnered with local vendors and farms to provide their employees with care packages, and celebratory family-style menus for curbside pickup. Packages include a variety of goods, meats and produce – enough to feed a family of four. In the spirit of Easter, care packages will include a whole ham, pound cake made by The Lodge’s culinary team, dinner rolls from Bread & Cie, and plastic eggs filled with candy. Evans employees pick-up locations at The Lodge at Torrey Pines Sunday, April 12, 858-777-6641; and Oceana Coastal Kitchen Sunday, April 12,858-539-8635.
GUARDIAN ANGELS HELPING OUT NEEDY IN CRISIS Members of the Guardian Angels in OB, Point Loma, Pacific Beach and environs are leaving a pieces of pink and green paper at resident’sdoorsteps.
The angels would like for all members in neighborhoods covered to adopt this common method to help neighbors through this pandemic. Pllace the green paper in your front window or somewhere visible near the door. If at any point you need help, or there’s something that you need, then place the pink paper with your phone # written on it in thewindow instead.
The organization will make sure that everyone knows about this so that neighbors can watch. Share this with friends and neighbors.HI DAY 2020 EVENT
EventHi , a San Diego-based software tech start-up company, is set to host the world’s largest online cannabis event called Hi Day 2020 to encourage others to stay home and remain inside in order to follow COVID-19 social distancing measures. Starting on April 11, at 4:20 a.m., viewers can enjoy 24 hours of nonstop, live entertainment with a cannabis angle as comedians, musicians, health and wellness instructors and other industry celebrities from around the globe will perform. The current lineup of Hi Day 2020 performers include: ● Live music performance (Footsteps Before Spring)
by Eugene Kurolap
● Ganja yoga for relaxation and lung health with Dee Dussault ● A short history of cannabis with Frenchy Cannoli ● Live comedy show performance by French comedian Noman Hosni ● A puff, pass and paint experience hosted by Heidi Keyes ● And 18 other unique entertainment experiences.THURSDAY, APRIL 9
SAN DIEGO SAILOR SERVING ABOARD USNS MERCY Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Peter Harina, from San Diego, performs operational checks on a mobile x-ray aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) April 8. Mercy deployed in support of the nation's COVID-19 response efforts, and will serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals. This allows shore base hospitals to focus their efforts on COVID-19 cases. One of the Department of Defense's missions is Defense Support of Civil Authorities. DoD is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, as well as state, local and public health authorities in helping protect the health and safety of the American people. _LA JOLLA TOWN COUNCIL INITIATES COMMUNITY LINK_"La Jolla Link
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an online resource created with CPG Design for the benefit of the La Jolla community, has been created by La Jolla Town Council in keeping with its mission to serve as a community forum and information exchange, while providing a resource for businesses to let customers know they are open and how residents can support them,” said LJTC president Ann Kerr Bache. “If you are a service provider, restaurant, or any other type of business who would like to let customers know you are open and be included in La Jolla Link, send an email to lajollalink@gmail.com.” “We plan to work with other town councils and community organizations to spread the word on behalf of our communities during this difficult time,” added Kerr Bache. To stay informed of community happenings, visit lajollatowncouncil.org.
_POWERBALL _UPDATE DURING THE COVID-19 Due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the national Powerball Product Group has taken additional steps to ensure that ticket sales can support the Powerball jackpot and lower-tier prizes. Following the April 8 drawing, minimum starting jackpot amounts and minimum jackpot increases will be eliminated. Future jackpots will instead be determined by sales and the estimated amount for each draw will be advertised as usual. These changes are expected to remain in effect for the foreseeable future. Please check the California Lottery website, mobile app, and retail signage for the most up-to-date jackpot amounts. The game matrix, odds and $2 price point remain the same. MARCH OF DIMES SUPPORTS MOMS, BABIES, DURING PANDEMIC March of Dimes has launched launched a new virtual campaign, Step Up! , to raise vital support for moms and babies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new virtual fundraiser will replace this year’s March of Dimes’ annual in-person March for Babies events that, for the past 50 years, have seen thousands of people march as a way to fundraise.
Due to social distancing and stay-in-place orders, March of Dimes is encouraging supporters across the country to Step Up! by taking part in a virtual walk – safely at home or wherever they can – in order to support moms and babies during their greatest time of need. MARCH FOR BABIES IS ASKING PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER TO VIRTUALLY MARCH AT MARCHFORBABIES.ORG. THE VIRTUAL MARCH FOR BABIES WILL COMMENCE ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH PARTICIPANTS TRACKING THEIR STEPS USING SMART PHONES OR FITNESS WATCHES AND COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR THEIR STEPS. EVERY STEP WILL BE TRACKED AND TOTALED THROUGH THE CHARITY MILES MOBILE APP, CULMINATING IN A VIRTUAL CELEBRATION ON MAY 15. SEASON OVER FOR SAN DIEGO SEALS, LACROSSE The National Lacrosse League, the longest running and most successful professional lacrosse league worldwide, has canceled the remainder of its regular season. The league suspended regular-season play due to COVID-19 on March 12. “We continue to be in regular contact with the NLL and support their recent decision to halt the regular season, while continuing to figure out what a next step looks like,” SAID PETER SCHMITZ, PLPA PRESIDENT. “Our primary focus remains the health and safety of our members and their input will be the deciding factor. We recognize the challenges that are presented with the unpredictability of the circumstances in which we find ourselves and will consider all options as presented by Nick and the NLL Leadership. We remain positive and optimistic for a return to the floor in the appropriate timeframe. " LEAGUE OFFICIALS ARE LOOKING AT ANY NUMBER OF SCENARIOS TO RETURN TO PLAY WHEN ALL STAKEHOLDERS AND HEALTH OFFICIALS DEEM THAT POSSIBLE, THOUGH HERE IS NO TIMELINE ON DOING SO.WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS BEING ENFORCED Authorities have begun citing essential businesses that have not complied with the requirement to post social-distancing and sanitization guidelines near the entrance of their businesses. All employees of grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants open for to-go orders, fast-food eateries, convenience stores and gas stations must also wear a facial covering at all times as part of a countyhealth order.
Though not mandating that residents wear face coverings, essential businesses can deny entry to customers whose faces are not covered, said County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher. “If an individual business chooses to say that you need to have a face covering to come into their business, that is a determination that those businesses can make,'' Fletcher said. SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES AND SDPD STARTED ENFORCING THE STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS LAST WEEKEND. SDPD ISSUED 10 CITATIONS – WHICH CARRY A POTENTIAL $1,000 FINE – IN OCEAN BEACH, INCLUDING THREE AT ROBB FIELD, TWO AT DOG BEACH, AND ONE AT SUNSET CLIFFS. FIVE MORE CITATIONS OCCURRED AT BALBOA PARK. CITY ANNOUNCES BUDGET CRISIS San Diego City Council President Georgette Gómez and Councilmembers Jennifer Campbell, Monica Montgomery, and Vivian Moreno on April 7 issued the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic has created a budget crisis for the City of San Diego that will require extremely difficult decisions. All options to meet this challenge should be on the table as we work together to ensure that we are protecting essential services while balancing the budget. We intend to create an environment of full transparency and cooperation as we work together with the mayor, the public, and our dedicated City employees to create the best possible path forward given the circumstances.” GÓMEZ REPRESENTS DISTRICT 9. COUNCILMEMBERS CAMPBELL, MONTGOMERY, AND MORENO REPRESENT DISTRICTS 2, 4, AND 8, RESPECTIVELY. BLOOD BANK CALLS FOR RECOVERED COVID-19 PATIENTS TO DONATE PLASMA Thanks to community response to the plea for blood donation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the blood supply is currently stable both locally and across the nation. San Diego Blood Bank has issued a call for recovered COVID-19 patients, as they may be eligible to donate “convalescent plasma” to help treat patients fighting the virus. While COVID-19 has no proven treatment, plasma taken from those who have recovered may help patients currently fighting the virus. This is because the plasma has developed antibodies against the virus. “Hospitals are reaching out to us on a daily basis for convalescent plasma,” said David Wellis, CEO, San Diego Blood Bank. “If anyone has recovered from the virus, we are calling on them to join us in helping patients in critical condition fight COVID-19.” INDIVIDUALS CAN DONATE CONVALESCENT PLASMA IF THEY HAVE A CONFIRMED POSITIVE LABORATORY TEST AND NO SYMPTOMS FOR THE LAST 28 DAYS. PEOPLE WITH A SUBSEQUENT CONFIRMED NEGATIVE TEST CAN DONATE AFTER 14 DAYS OF SYMPTOM RESOLUTION. PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO FILL OUT THE FORM EVEN IF THEY HAVE NOT YET BEEN TESTED. TO SUBMIT CONTACT INFORMATION TO BE QUALIFIED AS A CONVALESCENT PLASMA DONOR, VISIT SANDIEGOBLOODBANK.ORG/DONATEPLASMA. DONORS WILL ALSO
NEED TO MEET ROUTINE DONOR SCREENING CRITERIA. WOODS JOINS COLDWELL BANKER REALTY LA JOLLA Maria Woods has associated with the La Jolla office of Coldwell Banker Realty as an affiliate agent, coming to the office with more than 12 years of real estate experience. “I go the extra mile for my clients and maintain an easygoing manner and friendly disposition,” said Woods. “It is always my pleasure to serve my clients with excellence. I decided to affiliate with Coldwell Banker because it provides the best services for my clients whether sellers or buyers.” PRIOR TO AFFILIATING WITH COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, WOODS WAS AN AGENT WITH PACIFIC SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY IN LA JOLLA. SHE HOLDS A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION.TUESDAY, APRIL 7
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE PROVIDES FOOD, MEALS, TRANSPORT Jewish Family Service of San Diego has expanded its most vital programs to serve families and individuals of all faiths, background and ages, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. FOOD, MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN CRITICAL NEED. AVAILABLE SERVICES INCLUDE:FOODMOBILE
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home-delivery meal service for homebound seniors and disabled adults. Deliveries may include hot/ready-to-eat meals, frozen meals and groceries to create home-cooked meals. For more information or to get help, call 858-637-3210. DRIVE-THRU FOOD ASSISTANCE: Those in critical need can pick up bags of fresh and non-perishable food via a new drive-thru service at the JFS Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus at 8804 Balboa Ave. Mondays-Fridays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No appointment needed.ON THE GO
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adults and/or their caregivers can schedule rides to the grocery store or medical appointments. Rides are provided by volunteer drivers and through rideshare service Lyft via JFS’s On the Go Navigator service. For more information or to request a ride, call858-637-3210.
To get help, volunteer, or learn how you can join us in Moving Forward _Together_, visit jfssd.orgor
call 858-637-3000.
ROCK CHURCH’S EASTER SERVICES On Sunday, April 12, more than 100,000 people are expected to gather online for the Rock Church’s Easter services. The eight online services will start on Friday and go through Sunday and will feature music from the Rock Church’s worship team and a message from Sr. Pastor Miles McPherson. The services will be Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 12 at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. online via online.sdrock.com,
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The weekend services will kick off on April 10. McPherson will highlight the service of the military, first responders, and medical personnel on the front lines during this pandemic. Easter Sunday will include original songs from the Rock Church Worship team and a special Easter message from McPherson. His message is one of hope, particularly during this time where fear and anxiety are at the forefront of people’s minds. ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SAN DIEGO MARATHON POSTPONED Based on the direction and recommendations of public health agencies and local authorities toward the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon, originally scheduled for May 30-31 has been postponed until the fall. The new 2020 event date, which is currently being finalized with local officials, will be communicated as soon as possible. In what has been a continually evolving and challenging time globally, organizers recognize the postponement may come as a disappointment, but look forward to providing participants with an exceptional event experiencein the future.
Monday, April 6
KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR DONATES GOGGLES TO SCRIPPS CAREGIVERS On Monday, April 6, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Scripps Health in San Diego to donate 900 pairs of safety goggles to protect health care professionals on the front lines of fighting the COVID-19pandemic.
Kareem regularly wore goggles on his way to becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer – so it’s fitting that he’s donating them in what may be one of his biggest assists yet, off of the court. He said he wants to thank all of the doctors, nurses and medical professionals for all they’re doing to help fight the coronavirus. Kareem good-naturedly added that he hopes health care providers look as good wearing the goggles as he did when he played. Kareem was motivated to give back after learning about the need for more medical equipment from his longtime lawyer Steven Anapoell, whose brother Dr. William Anapoell practices at Scripps. Kareem’s longtime friend and manager for the last 25 years, Deborah Morales, is leveraging his name, image and likeness globally to help locate and secure other much-needed, high-quality medical supplies for Scripps and other hospitals in Southern California. Greeting Kareem on April 6 were Scripps president and CEO Chris Van Gorder, Scripps chief medical officer, clinical excellence and experience Dr. Ghazala Sharieff, Dr. Anapoell, and other members ofthe Scripps team.
SCHOOL CAMPUSES ARE OFF LIMITS TO ALL No students, parents or coaches will be allowed on area school campuses during the current COVID-19 school closure according to San Diego Unified School District school officials. "No trespassing" signs have been posted at all entrances. Construction and renovation of the PLHS campus is continuing during this time. Workers and neighbors have reported seeing students on the athletic fields. These people have now been instructed to notify police if others are seen in the future. This order also applies to the Dana and Correia middle schoolcampuses.
Campuses are equipped with video cameras, which can be accessed remotely, that will be used to identify anyone violating this directive. School police warn that anyone caught on campuses may be charged with a misdemeanor carrying a fine up to $1,000. BUSINESSES MUST POST SANITATION, PHYSICAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS No later than midnight on Tuesday, April 7, all businesses that remain in operation must prepare and post a “Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol" at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, to be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the “Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol” must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All businesses shall implement the “Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol” and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The “Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol” must ensure all required measures are implemented and must identify and require measures necessary to implement social distancing and sanitation at that facility. If the measures identified and implemented are not effective in maintaining proper social distancing and sanitation, additional measures shall be identified and implemented or the facility shall be closed. COLDWELL BANKER REALTY PB HAS AWARD-WINNING AGENTS The Pacific Beach office of Coldwell Banker Realty has five affiliate agents who received awards at the most recent Coldwell Banker Realty Awards Gala. Below are all the award descriptions with the names ofthe agents who won.
THE INTERNATIONAL DIAMOND SOCIETY AWARD IS EARNED BY THE TOP 10% OF ALL SALES ASSOCIATES-REPRESENTATIVES INTERNATIONALLY QUALIFIED IN THE COLDWELL BANKER SYSTEM:- Brian Keiner;
- Stacey Studebaker. THE INTERNATIONAL STERLING SOCIETY AWARD IS EARNED BY THE TOP 15% OF ALL SALES ASSOCIATES-REPRESENTATIVES INTERNATIONALLY QUALIFIED IN THE COLDWELL BANKER SYSTEM:- Patrick Cohen;
- John Collins;
- Laura Williams.
Coldwell Banker Realty in Southern California, the No. 1 residential real estate brokerage in Southern California, operates 64 offices with approximately 4,524 affiliated agents. Real estate agents affiliated with the company are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the company.Sunday, April 5
NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE PRESENTS THEATRE CONVERSATIONS To keep the audience engaged, we have created North Coast Repertory Theatre, which was launched on March 26. These are conversations with the artistic director and various artists (playwrights, actors and directors) who work in the theatre. Last week started with a 40-minute conversation with Richard Dreyfuss and his love for the theatre as well as his film career. The next conversation is with local actor/writer Omri Schein who talks about the process of writing a new musical. Then TV actor Yvette Freeman who discusses her career (“ER,” “Orange is the New Black”) vs being on stage. Coming up, Linda Purl actress of many TV shows, including “The Office,” where she played Pam’s mom, Helen Beesly. Find the conversations at https://bit.ly/3anjurp. UC SAN DIEGO A SIGNATORY TO U.S.-CHINA COOPERATION UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla was among over 90 bipartisan, high-level former government officials and experts in the U.S.-China relationship to release a joint statementurging cooperation
between the United States and China in a much-needed effort to combat the COVID-19 global health crisis. The statement was released by Asia Society’s Center on U.S-China Relations and the 21st Century China Center at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy. The statement seeks to encourage the recent cooperative steps taken between Washington and Beijing and to demonstrate that there is broad bipartisan support for furthering suchcooperation.
Kurt Campbell, former assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs and UC San Diego alum explains: "Even with all the distrust and disharmony, it is possible for the leadership in the United States and China to find the necessary common ground to combat the coronavirus. The American people deserve no less.” The joint statement identifies a range of applicable areas for collaboration — including through forums such as the G20 — to develop a clear and transparent mechanism to share relevant scientific data; compare best medical practices; align efforts to ramp up production and distribution of medical supplies; and coordinate funds and clinical trials for vaccine and treatment research, testing, production and distribution. STATE LEGISLATURE WON’T BE BACK ON APRIL 13 The California Legislature won’t be heading back to work on April13 as planned.
“Given what the governor and our public health officials have stated, it has become increasingly clear that the April 13 return date the Legislature envisioned isn’t feasible,” Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins told Voice of San Diego in a statement. “Our top priority has to remain helping flatten the COVID-19 transmission curve to prevent our health care systems from being overwhelmed. I will continue working with Speaker Rendon on a bicameral path forward, and I hope that in short order we will be conducting our business in a way that ensures the public’s participation and protects the public’s health.” Lawmakers have been in recess since March 20, after they passed a $1.1 billion relief package to aid local governments, hospitals and schoolsacross the state.
ROCK BAND CAMPS AT LIBERTY STATION Recreational Music Center, a nonprofit community music school located in Arts District Liberty Station, offers unique music camps during the summer. Kids ages 4-12 of all levels will learn the technical and teamwork skills of being part of a rock band, complete with a concert for friends and family at the end of the week. “This is our 12th anniversary of running our summer music camps, and I’m proud to say we have one of the most unique and memorable camp experiences in San Diego,” said David Gereghty, RMC executive director. “Each summer, we relish watching our campers discover a passion for a new instrument, and they often return for private lessons or our Rock Band Experience class in the fall because theylove it so much.”
RMC’s signature Rock Band Camp for ages 6-12 offers a sophisticated band experience with plenty of hands-on activities with piano, guitar, drums and vocals. Rock Band Camp and Little Rockers Camp take place all summer between June 22 and Aug. 28. Musical Theater Camp has a limited run during the weeks of July 13, July 27 and Aug. 10. All camps take place in the Liberty Station studios at 2590 Truxtun Road. Of course, due to COVID-19, the music camps during the summer may not be available. For more information, visit VisitRMCSanDiego.org .
Saturday, April 4
TORREY HOLISTICS DONATES FACE MASKS, HAND SANITIZERS Local business owners, Tony Hall and Doug Gans of Torrey Holistics, have donated over 7,000 N95 face masks and over 10,000 hand sanitizers to various health centers, local organizations, customers and staff since mid-March. With shortages of medical supplies around the country caused by the COVID-19 international health crisis, Hall and Gans saw an opportunity to directly help their community, the medical workers on the frontlines, and those most vulnerable. "The Torrey Holistics family and I wanted to make sure that our staff and community stay safe in these unprecedented times,” said Tony Hall, Co-Owner and Founder of Torrey Holistics. “Through my network, I was able to get the necessary items to support the people on the front lines who are working tirelessly to serve and protect SanDiego.”
Torrey Holistics has announced a portion of April sales will be donated to senior centers. For more information, visittorreyholistics.com
LOCAL AUTHOR OFFERS ‘BORED GAMES’ Local author Lee Silber is offering his fun and interactive “Bored Games” book to help amuse kids stuck at home during the healthcrisis.
“People can get the book on Amazon for $5, or we can offer readers a free digital copy,” said Silber. "I converted the book to a PDF. I know it would help a lot of parents who have kids trapped at home make the most of this time together and keep them from going crazy (theparents, too).”
For more information, email leesilber@leesilber.com. PB LIBRARY TO REMAIN CLOSED The Pacific Beach Library will not re-open Monday, April 6 asoriginally planned.
“In line with County health guidelines to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the San Diego Public Library system will be closed to the public until further notice,” said PB library manager Christina Wainwright. “When the date when we can safely re-open is decided upon, it will be my great joy to share that information. In the meantime, here are a couple of quick reminders: Our book drops arelocked.
“Please hold on to your library materials and return them after we re-open; due dates on library materials have been extended until Friday, May 22; Dates for picking up holds currently in the library have been extended and you can always access our digital collections at sandiego.gov/public-library/elibrary.”
COUNCILMAN RECOVERING FROM COVID-19 COVID-19 stricken Chula Vista City Council member Steve Padilla, and a California Coastal Commissioner, is out of hospital intensive care. "I’m off the ventilator, out of the ICU, and will be home soon,” said Padilla in a release. “After an intense three-week battle with coronavirus, the relief and gratitude I’m feeling right now are overwhelming. I’m so grateful to the doctors, nurses and staff at UCSD Medical Center who saved my life. Take it from me: the threat of coronavirus is as serious as it is real. We all need to stay home, and follow County Public Health guidelines to stop the spread and save lives that are at risk.”Friday, April 3
COUNTY ORDERS ESSENTIAL WORKERS TO WEAR MASKS To prevent the spread of the virus and potential future deaths, San Diegans who are out in public are strongly encouraged to cover their nose and mouth to flatten the curve, County health officials recommended. Businesses, including grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurants, are required to have employees wear face coverings. The new order and guidancewill
go into effect at midnight, Friday, April 3. “This new amendment is in addition to the other emergency regulations urging residents to continue staying at home, wash hands regularly, and maintain safe physical distances during essential trips out of the house,” said District 7 City Councilmember ScottSherman.
Wearing a facial covering is useful because the coronavirus is spread through respiratory droplets emitted when an individual breathes, coughs, or sneezes. Individuals may be infected with the coronavirus even if they feel no symptoms and the virus can still spread to others if there are no symptoms. There are numerous types of cloth materials that can be used such as bandannas, turtlenecks, etc. However, N95 and surgical masks that are in short supply should not be used. For the latest COVID-19 updates, visit sandiego.gov/coronavirus.
BLENDERS EYEWEAR DONATING SAFETY GOGGLES TO HOSPITALS Pacific Beach-based sunglasses brand, Blenders Eyewear, is devoting a portion of its manufacturing to make 10,000 safety goggles to donate to area hospitals amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 2012 by San Diego State University alum Chase Fisher, Blenders Eyewear is a sunglasses and lifestyle company started inPacific Beach.
"Our thoughts are with the doctors, nurses, and medical staff coping with patient surge and putting themselves in harm’s way for the sake of the greater good," said Fisher. "As a community, we all have a responsibility to flatten the curve and lower the peak of this virus." Blenders announced that it will produce and donate 10,000 goggles to hospitals in San Diego and Los Angeles. The safety goggles are FDA-approved medical devices and will be delivered by April 15. The company is also offering 5% off all sales throughout April that will go to Direct Relief – a humanitarian aid organization helping provide personal protective equipment and essential medical items to health workers responding to COVID-19. Through this partnership, Blenders hopes to provide an additional 20,000 pairs of goggles to high-need regions in the United States. 2020 CENSUS IS UNDERWAY By now, every household in Pacific and Mission beaches should have received an invitation by mail to participate in the 2020 Census. The Census provides more than a snapshot of a community's demographics. Its count determines where nearly $1 trillion of taxpayer money is allocated for healthcare, education, housing, community resources, transportation, and disaster relief. It is fast and easy to complete your Census questionnaire atmy2020census.gov
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by phone (844-330-2020), or by mail. All your responses are confidential and private – responses are protected by federal law and are gathered for statistical purposes only. With questions about the Census, email raquel.juarez@2020census.gov. AVOID COVID-19 SCAMS “The FBI has identified a new fraud scheme using text messaging and social platforms to reach potential victims,” said David Surwilo, San Diego Police Department community relations officer. “The message uses the promise of money, i.e., ‘stimulus check’ from retailer, Costco Wholesale, and provides a link, containing malware, ransomware or other fraudulent methods to steal identity, financial or other personal information.” Added Surwilo: “The FBI is warning the public that Costco is not texting or using social media platforms to reach the public or its customers to provide a ‘stimulus check,’ ‘freebies,’ or a ‘stimulus package’ in fake messages. Do not click on this type of unsolicited link. Do not provide personal information for unsolicitedlinks.”
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
WOODSTOCK’S PIZZA LAUNCHES DOUGH-NATION Located at 1221 Garnet Ave., Woodstock’s Pizza Pacific Beach has launched a fundraiser called Double Your Dough-Nation to provide free pizzas to the neediest, in partnership with The Salvation Army. Woodstock’s is matching every gift to feed those who are sick/quarantined, health care workers on the front lines, people who have lost their jobs and the homeless. Woodstock’s PB, operated by Laura and Jeff Ambrose, is still open for curbside pick-up and free delivery. The Ambroses said they’ve managed to avoid layoffs so far, primarily by asking their college-age employees with family financial support to give their hours to employees who are solely dependent on their wages from Woodstock's. SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY RECEIVES BIG GIFT SDHS has received a $50,000 matching gift from Charles and Carol Baum, which will double donations made to the organization during April. The gift was made in memory of the Baums’ beloved pets Chelsea, Winston, Sullivan and Jordan. The gift will provide critical support for SDHS during this time of need. As the community responds to COVID-19, animals are still entering SDHS’s care daily. Donations will ensure that the organization is able to continue providing shelter, lifesaving medical care, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, animal-cruelty investigations and more. “Our work for animals in need doesn’t stop,” said SDHS president/CEO Dr. Gary Weitzman. “We are San Diego’s safety net for animals, in good times and bad. No matter what else is going on in the world, animals are relying on us to save their lives. This generous matching gift helps ensure we can be there for every singleone.”
Donations can be made online at sdhumane.org and must be received by April 30 to be eligible for the match. “We’re honored to have the opportunity to inspire compassion for animals in our community during this difficult time,” said donor Charles Baum.“San Diego Humane Society’s lifesaving work continues despite everything else that is happening in the world, and we’re grateful that they’re here for animals and the people who lovethem.”
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR UPDATE “At this time, we do not plan to cancel the San Diego County Fair, and we will move forward planning it,” say organizers of the annual regionwide fair scheduled for June 5-July 5 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Superheroes are this year’s fair theme. Taste your way through the fair’s superfoods, soar through the air on adrenaline-pumping carnival rides, strike a power pose with your favorite superheroes, discover entertainment surprises and learn the science and history of being a superhero and meet real-life community heroes. For more information, visit sdfair.com . INSOMNIA COOKIES DIY KITS With a location in Pacific Beach at 1007 Garnet Ave., the retail chain is offering cool treats for local delivery for the whole family, or for a sweet date night idea. Choose from two DIY kits: ● DIY Cookie’wich Kit - $18, includes 6 traditional cookies, 1 pint of ice cream, 4 toppings (your choice of traditional cookies, ice cream flavor, and toppings); ● Large DIY Cookie’wich Kit - $32, includes 12 traditional cookies, one quart of ice cream, 6 toppings (your choice of traditional cookies, ice cream flavors, and toppings). To find out if you’re within the delivery radius, enter your address into the location finder on Insomnia’s website. To place an order for local or national delivery, visit insomniacookies.com.
SMALL-BUSINESS STATE TAX RELIEF Starting April 3, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration(CDTFA)
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allow small-business taxpayers to enter into 12-month interest-free payment plans for up to $50,000 of sales and use tax liability. This offers what is effectively an immediate interest-free loan to small businesses, providing a bridge until they can get relief from the SBA or their businesses can get back on their feet. This extends beyond the previous executive order that all small businesses will have an additional three months to file returns and pay taxes administered by the department. Additionally, all businesses will have an extra 60 days to file claims for a refund from CDTFA or to appeal a CDTFA decision to the Office of Tax Appeals. For more information, visit business.ca.gov/coronavirus-2019/.
SEAWORLD OFFERS ONLINE CLASSROOMS The popular marine amusement park understands that patrons need turnkey, engaging activities now more than ever, so SeaWorld has developed standards-aligned resources available to help families virtually explore the wild world of animals and nature for gradesK-12.
Parents, students, and teachers can explore hands-on, creative resources including classroom activities, teacher’s guides, Saving a Species Video Series, animal bytes and animal info books. Materials can be accessed by going directly to SeaWorld.org,
or through SeaWorld’s portal at SeaWorld San Diego Education. SHORE BUDDIES DONATING TO MARINE LIFE San Diego-based stuffed-animal company, Shore Buddies, which fashions its products from recycled plastic bottles, has partnered up with four nonprofit organizations that are currently treating animals at their facilities and is donating 100% of their profits from online sales to help these animals to get the treatment they need. It takes six plastic bottles to make one 12-inch Shore Buddy stuffed animal. Each animal covers a different topic of ocean plastic and educates children on how they can help to keep plastics out of the ocean in a playful way. “Although our mission is to keep plastics out of the ocean, we cannot forget about the animals that currently need treatment,” says founder/CEO Malte Niebelschuetz. “At Shore Buddies, we are great at giving marine life a voice. Therefore, we decided to speak up for them and help these great organizations to continue their important work during this global crisis.” Shore Buddies is supporting the Dolphin Research Center, The Marine Mammal Center and the San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife. For more information, visit shore-buddies.com.
CONSTRUCTION IN MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE When Mission Trails Regional Park reopens and visitors return, they may notice an increase in construction traffic and activities in and near the western portion of the park as the San Diego County Water Authority improves a portion of its regional water delivery system. The Water Authority has begun work to construct a new underground reservoir and flow control facility. The facilities are part of the Mission Trails Project, a suite of projects that mostly were completed in late 2010 to improve regional water infrastructure. Completed components include the construction of a pipeline tunnel, demolition of most above-ground vent stacks in the park, and construction of a stabilized crossing at the San Diego River. The new underground flow regulatory structure, or covered reservoir, will help regulate untreated water flows in the regional water delivery system. It will hold up to 5 million gallons of water. The reservoir will be covered with soil and vegetation, except for several above-ground access hatches and vents that will allow for air movement in and out of the reservoir. A new flow control facility and pipeline interconnections will also be constructed as part of this project. Pre-construction work to prepare the site has already started. The project construction is scheduled to begin in March and end in early2022.
Construction vehicles will use Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Calle de Vida, Portobelo Drive, and Antigua Boulevard to access work areas in the park. Some trails leading to the site in the western portion of the park will be closed. For instance, the trail that begins at the intersection of Calle de Vida and Colina Dorada Drive will be closed to allow large construction vehicles and traffic to safely pass through the park. Additionally, parking at the eastern end of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard will be limited to accommodate project field offices and equipment staging. For more information about either project, go to www.sdcwa.org/mission-trails-FRS, call the toll-free project information line at 877-682-9283, ext. 7004, or email CIPinfo@sdcwa.org. LIZZO ‘SHOUT OUT’ On March 31, pop singer Lizzo gave a “shout out” to Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa and bought lunch for its staff as part of an effort to thank hospital workers across the country. “Thank you so much for everything you guys have been doing during this pandemic. It has been a very scary time, and you guys have been a peace of mind during this time and a hero” the Grammy award-winning artist said in a video message posted by Sharp. “I hope you feel the love and appreciation of pouring in from everybody from all around the world because we really do love and appreciate ya’ll.” Copyright 2020 San Diego Community News Group. All rights reserved. AddThisShare This Article | Facebook Twitter DiggComments
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HOW I GOT MY LOAN FROM THIS GREAT COMPANY Hello my dear people, I am Linda McDonald, currently living in Austin Texas, USA. I am a widow at the moment with three kids and i was stuck in a financial situation in April 2019 and i needed to refinance and pay my bills. I tried seeking loans from various loan firms both private and corporate but never with success, and most banks declined my credit ,do not full prey to those hoodlums at there that call them self-money lender they are all scam , all they want is your money and you well not hear from them again they have done it to me twice before I met Mr. David Wilson the most interesting part of it is that my loan was transfer to me within 74hours so I will advise you to contact Mr. David if you are interested in getting loan and you are sure you can pay him back on time you can contact him via email……… (davidwilsonloancompany4@gmail.com) No credit check, no cosigner with just 2% interest rate and better repayment plans and schedule if you must contact any firm with reference to securing a loan without collateral then contact Mr. David Wilson today for your loan They offer all kind of categories of loan they Short term loan (5_10years) Long term loan (20_40) Media term loan (10_20) They offer loan like Home loan............., Business loan........ Debt loan....... Student loan.........., Business startup loan Business loan......., Company loan.............. etc Email..........( davidwilsonloancompany4@gmail.com) When it comes to financial crisis and loan then David Wilson loan financial is the place to go please just tell him I Mrs. Linda McDonald direct you Good Luck.......................Reply
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HOW I WAS CURE FROM HERPES WITHIN TWO WEEKS WITH THE HELP OF DR SAYO HERBAL MEDICINE. HIS EMAIL IS SAYOHERBALHEALER@GMAIL.COM I am so Happy to be writing this article in here, i am here to explore blogs forum about the wonderful and most safe cure for HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS . I was positive to the deadly Virus called HERPES and i lost hope completely because i was rejected even by my closet friends. i searched online to know and inquire about cure for HERPES and i saw testimony about Dr Sayo online on how he cured so many persons from Herpes Disease so i decided to contact the great herbalist because i know that nature has the power to heal everything. i contacted him to know how he can help me and he told me never to worry that he will help me with the natural herbs from God! after 2 days of contacting him, he told me that the cure has been ready and he sent it to me via UPS and it got to me after 5days! i used the medicine as he instructed me (MORNING and EVENING) and i was cured! its really like a dream but i'm so happy! that's the reason i decided to also add more comment of Him so that more people can be saved just like me! and if you need his help,contact his Email: sayoherbahealer@gmail.com He also have the herb to cure difference cure for any sickness(1) HERPES,
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April 30, 2020
Please correct your headline. "Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday will announce that all beaches and state parks are to be closed on Friday, May 1." I'ts "will" NOT "may".Reply
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All spammers should die of AIDS. Muralist creates Quarantine Dreams in La Jolla by DAVE SCHWAB San Diego CommunityNews Group
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The Quarantine Dreams mural on the side of Fresheria in La Jolla. COURTESY PHOTO slideshow Local muralist Hanna Daly was hired earlier this year to paint a wall mural in La Jolla. Then the coronavirus hit and, like many others, she found herself temporarily out of work. But she went ahead and finished painting the mural on the Fresheria building at 627 Pearl St. anyway. “With the downturn, we were able to just put it on hold,” said Daly, noting her work has largely been paused by the pandemic. “But then we decided, ‘Why not just voluntarily paint a mural for fun?’” Daly presented her proposal to the building’s owner, the Murillo family, who’d commissioned her work, about still doing the mural. They were happy to pay for her supplies while she was donating her time, along with her assistant Carli Mitchell. “I was told to do anything I wanted as long as it was fun and colorful,” said Daly, which satisfied her. She noted, “I’m into positivity, keeping everything good and uplifting.” What the artist ended up doing she described as “a massive explosion of color. People just love color because it gives them so much joy. People just loved seeing this wall done in blue and purple, the organic way it turned out.” The artist’s latest mural painting was truly free form and evolved as it developed. “Street art is great because people walking by gave us ideas: It’s fun,” said Daly. “As you chat with locals, it (mural) changes as the day goes on.” The Fresheria mural took a total of about 10 hours to paint. Daily described it as “super long,” running some 100 feet and being 15-feet square. “The highest parts were really hard to get at with a paintbrush, so we had to improvise and use a ladder to paint the top,” she said. Daly was inspired to become an artist early, actually painting her first mural in her bedroom as a pre-teen. With her wife’s blessing, Daly started her mural-painting business in 2005 and has never looked back. Her work is now scattered throughout the San Diego County gracing walls on schools, hospitals, buildings, bars, businesses, even skate parks. “It’s been a really great job,” she said of mural painting. “Always different.” A favorite mural of Daly’s adorns Children’s Hospital. She also did a massive seven-story mural in North Park. Of her work, Daly said, “I don’t have one distinct style. I do all kinds of stuff from little babies to street art.” Daly’s prices are negotiable depending on the nature and length of the job. But typically, her cost varies from a minimum of $750 to about $2,500. Of her latest offering, the newly minted Fresheria mural, Daly noted: “When I was painting it I realized we’re all missing so much right now, and that everybody misses the same things – the beach, sunshine, just being together with friends. So I put a cupcake in there (mural). We called it Quarantine Dreams. We’re all in this together, and we all want the same things in our lives.” Copyright 2020 San Diego Community News Group. All rights reserved. AddThisShare This Article | Facebook Twitter DiggComments
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HOW I WAS CURE FROM HERPES WITHIN TWO WEEKS WITH THE HELP OF DR SAYO HERBAL MEDICINE. HIS EMAIL IS SAYOHERBALHEALER@GMAIL.COM I am so Happy to be writing this article in here, i am here to explore blogs forum about the wonderful and most safe cure for HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS . I was positive to the deadly Virus called HERPES and i lost hope completely because i was rejected even by my closet friends. i searched online to know and inquire about cure for HERPES and i saw testimony about Dr Sayo online on how he cured so many persons from Herpes Disease so i decided to contact the great herbalist because i know that nature has the power to heal everything. i contacted him to know how he can help me and he told me never to worry that he will help me with the natural herbs from God! after 2 days of contacting him, he told me that the cure has been ready and he sent it to me via UPS and it got to me after 5days! i used the medicine as he instructed me (MORNING and EVENING) and i was cured! its really like a dream but i'm so happy! that's the reason i decided to also add more comment of Him so that more people can be saved just like me! and if you need his help,contact his Email: sayoherbahealer@gmail.com He also have the herb to cure difference cure for any sickness(1) HERPES,
(2) DIABETES,
(3) HIV&AIDS,
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HOW I GOT MY LOAN FROM THIS GREAT COMPANY Hello my dear people, I am Linda McDonald, currently living in Austin Texas, USA. I am a widow at the moment with three kids and i was stuck in a financial situation in April 2019 and i needed to refinance and pay my bills. I tried seeking loans from various loan firms both private and corporate but never with success, and most banks declined my credit ,do not full prey to those hoodlums at there that call them self-money lender they are all scam , all they want is your money and you well not hear from them again they have done it to me twice before I met Mr. David Wilson the most interesting part of it is that my loan was transfer to me within 74hours so I will advise you to contact Mr. David if you are interested in getting loan and you are sure you can pay him back on time you can contact him via email……… (davidwilsonloancompany4@gmail.com) No credit check, no cosigner with just 2% interest rate and better repayment plans and schedule if you must contact any firm with reference to securing a loan without collateral then contact Mr. David Wilson today for your loan They offer all kind of categories of loan they Short term loan (5_10years) Long term loan (20_40) Media term loan (10_20) They offer loan like Home loan............., Business loan........ Debt loan....... Student loan.........., Business startup loan Business loan......., Company loan.............. etc Email..........( davidwilsonloancompany4@gmail.com) When it comes to financial crisis and loan then David Wilson loan financial is the place to go please just tell him I Mrs. Linda McDonald direct you Good Luck.......................Reply
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HOW I WAS CURE FROM HERPES WITHIN TWO WEEKS WITH THE HELP OF DR SAYO HERBAL MEDICINE. HIS EMAIL IS SAYOHERBALHEALER@GMAIL.COM I am so Happy to be writing this article in here, i am here to explore blogs forum about the wonderful and most safe cure for HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS . I was positive to the deadly Virus called HERPES and i lost hope completely because i was rejected even by my closet friends. i searched online to know and inquire about cure for HERPES and i saw testimony about Dr Sayo online on how he cured so many persons from Herpes Disease so i decided to contact the great herbalist because i know that nature has the power to heal everything. i contacted him to know how he can help me and he told me never to worry that he will help me with the natural herbs from God! after 2 days of contacting him, he told me that the cure has been ready and he sent it to me via UPS and it got to me after 5days! i used the medicine as he instructed me (MORNING and EVENING) and i was cured! its really like a dream but i'm so happy! that's the reason i decided to also add more comment of Him so that more people can be saved just like me! and if you need his help,contact his Email: sayoherbahealer@gmail.com He also have the herb to cure difference cure for any sickness(1) HERPES,
(2) DIABETES,
(3) HIV&AIDS,
(4) URINARY TRACT INFECTION,(5) HEPATITIS B,
(6) IMPOTENCE,
(7) BARENESS/INFERTILITY(8) DIARRHEA
(9) ASTHMA...
kindly email DR SAYO for your own cure if you have any disease listed above via email: sayoherbalhealer@gmail.comReply
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