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Letters to the Editor

Posted: April 13th, 2012 | Uncategorized |

CLIMATE CHANGE THREATENS OUR SAN DIEGO LIFESTYLE Sunny skies, warm temperatures, and gentle breezes – this is the climate for which San Diego is so justly famous. Much of our lifestyle and our local economy depend on that climate. Whether it is the lineup of surfers on their boards off

Wine, Red sauce and Old Movies at Tre Porcellini

Posted: November 11th, 2011 | Uncategorized |

Caterina D’Agata and Laura Bottolgia are practically giving away wine during happy hour at Tre Porcellini, which the two women from Italy opened almost a year ago. Get there before the end of the month, and a glass of house red or white will cost you only $1. If you’re a guzzler, you could essentially slam down a bottle’s worth without emptying the wallet

Uptown Briefs

Posted: October 28th, 2011 | Uncategorized |

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS IN OLD TOWN Old Town San Diego will hold an event honoring the historic and cultural celebration, Día de los Muertos. Officially observed on Nov. 1 and 2, the Day of the Dead pays homage to the presence of the dead among the living and is

Discovering Their Craft

Posted: October 14th, 2011 | Uncategorized |

With the goal of capturing and nurturing talent throughout the Greater San Diego area, Gill Sotu is on a mission. Every Tuesday, the poet provides a venue for diverse artists trying to hone their craft and share it before an audience.

The weekly open mic event, known as Train of Thought, is open to all artists, including musicians, comedians and poets. The ground rules are few, but Sotu said he insists the crowd provide a supportive atmosphere, meaning no heckling from the peanut gallery

Dining: Local Habit

Posted: August 19th, 2011 | Food & Drink, Restaurants, Uncategorized |

Anyone who remembers the California-style “fern bars” (airy places hung with masses of potted ferns and similar greenery) that were cornerstones of boomer social life in the 1970s may be too long in the tooth to make a habit of hanging at Hillcrest’s new Local Habit.

Community news round-up: news from your neighborhood

Posted: August 10th, 2011 | Uncategorized |

By Margie M. Palmer | SDUN Reporter Hillcrest The Hillcrest Business Improvement District (HBID) is currently in the process of manufacturing a new façade for the Hillcrest Sign, located just west of the intersection of University and 5th avenues. HBID executive director Ben Nicholls said that the sign, currently 28

Trunk shows filled to the brim with hats

Posted: July 21st, 2011 | Uncategorized |

Just in time for the July 20 opening day at the Del Mar Race Track, the newly refurbished 5,000-square-foot Hillcrest store will open its doors to two of its most cherished design houses and scores of hat enthusiasts, especially those looking to make a splash at the track

Letter from the Editor

Posted: June 27th, 2011 | Opinion, Uncategorized |

Uptown—the neighborhoods of Balboa Park, North Park, South Park, Mission Hills, Normal Heights, Hillcrest, Kensington, Old Town and Golden Hill—are known as communities where residential, business and civic life intersect.