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Celebrating Arbor Day

Posted: May 10th, 2013 | Bankers Hill, Communities, From the Cover, News, Top Story | No Comments

Friends of Balboa Park sees 18 new trees planted in honor of lifelong park devotees By Anthony King | SDUN Editor Arborists, city employees, city and state leaders and students from South Park’s Albert Einstein Academy joined the Friends of Balboa Park early morning April 26 to celebrate Arbor Day by planting new trees in Balboa Park. Over 150 community members gathered near the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Quince Street for the ceremony.

Uptown Briefs May 10

Posted: May 10th, 2013 | Balboa Park, Bankers Hill, Breaking News, Communities, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, News, North Park, South Park, University Heights, Uptown Briefs | No Comments

Water main breaks in North Park A water main broke at the intersection of Georgia Street and Florida Court in North Park shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, May 6. Water from the break ran down Florida Court to Florida Street, reaching several apartment complexes.

Brunch with Bertrand

Posted: April 12th, 2013 | Bankers Hill, Communities, Food & Drink, From the Cover, News, Top Story |

Mister A’s to offer the popular weekend meal for first time in 48 years By Morgan M. Hurley | SDUN Assistant Editor Bertrand at Mister A’s started offering their own take on brunch this week, something the restaurant has never done in its 48 years of operation. Started Sunday, April 7, brunch is now available on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., consisting of a complete new menu and a whole new ... Read More

Good blood

Posted: April 12th, 2013 | Bankers Hill, Bars & Happy Hours, Communities, Featured, Food & Drink |

Barrio Star 2706 Fifth Ave. (Bankers Hill) 619-501-7827 Happy Hour: 5 to 7 p.m., daily Come on Get Happy! | Dr. Ink I love all things blood orange and anything spicy. So a visit to Barrio Star during happy hour – specifically on “taco Tuesday” – turned out to be a place where multiple dreams come true.

Voices of peace

Posted: March 29th, 2013 | Bankers Hill, Communities, From the Cover, News, Top Story | 1 Comment

International spiritual leader brings message of nonviolence to San Diego for national tour By Dave Schwab | SDUN Reporter Several hundred San Diegans joined peace crusader His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in raising their voices for nonviolence at a rally Monday, March 25. The gathering was held at Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, and included Mayor Bob Filner with several other city, national and international leaders.

From political to nonprofit leader

Posted: March 15th, 2013 | Bankers Hill, Communities, Featured, News |

Center for Civic Engagement Vice President BongHwan Kim promotes community participation in Greater San Diego Vision By Dave Schwab | SDUN Reporter In a recent open-forum discussion with BongHwan “BH” Kim, the vice president and executive director of The San Diego Foundation’s Malin Burnham Center for Civic Engagement openly discussed his experience in Los Angeles politics – including racial tensions following the 1992 Rodney King riots – and, ultimately, what led him to oversee a ... Read More

Uptown Briefs March 15

Posted: March 15th, 2013 | Balboa Park, Bankers Hill, Breaking News, Communities, Downtown, Golden Hill, Kensington, News, Normal Heights, South Park, Uptown Briefs |

Bankers Hill business group schedules first 2013 festival Formed in 2011, the Bankers Hill Business Group has scheduled their first festival of 2013 to bring attention to the businesses and community in Bankers Hill. Called the Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival, the event will take place Friday, March 22 from 5 – 9 p.m. at The Abbey, 2825 Fifth Ave.

St. Patrick’s Day 2013

Posted: March 15th, 2013 | Arts & Entertainment, Balboa Park, Bankers Hill, Communities, Downtown, Featured |

Irish Congress of Southern California’s parade and festival in Balboa Park just one event in and around Uptown Compiled by Logan Broyles | SDUN Reporter Whether you are looking for fun for the whole family or just trying to get your hands on some unappetizingly green beer, there is no shortage of St. Patrick’s Day events all around Uptown.

Urban Discovery Academy addresses mobile-phone safety

Posted: February 15th, 2013 | Bankers Hill, Communities, Featured, News |

Bankers Hill charter school joins AT&T to highlight dangers of texting while driving By Anthony King | SDUN Editor The Urban Discovery Academy in Bankers Hill hosted a “Phones and Fun Mobile Safety Night” on Tuesday, Feb. 5, highlighting the dangers of texting and driving as well as other safety concerns surrounding mobile phone use. Organized by AT&T as part of their Mobile Safety campaign and study, the event was open to both parents and ... Read More

Regional Bike Corridor Project under review at Uptown meeting

Posted: February 15th, 2013 | Adams Avenue, Balboa Park, Bankers Hill, Communities, Downtown, Featured, Five Points-Middletown, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Kensington, Mission Hills, News, Normal Heights, North Park, Old Town, South Park, Talmadge, University Heights |

Goals outlined & suggestions submitted; SANDAG to return in spring for 3rd workshop By Dave Schwab | SDUN Reporter Community planning and transportation representatives, including many from Uptown, weighed in Wednesday, Feb. 6 on the Uptown Regional Bike Corridor Project, giving their suggestions on what could be done to create an interlocking network of citywide bike paths to help connect neighborhoods.