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Cerritos-based Razor USA, manufacturer of Razor Scooters, recently made its move into the growing ride-sharing industry. As a pioneer of the original scooter design, the company — which launched in 2000 — is seeking to expand upon the current electric scooter design in hopes of standing out in the crowded market. Read More
By Matt Valenti
[Editor’s note: This editorial first appeared in the Voice of San Diego on Aug. 31. View the original article at bit.ly/vosd-valenti.] Read More
By Matthew Kiessling
[Editor’s note: This editorial first appeared in the Voice of San Diego on Aug. 22. View the original article at bit.ly/vosd-kiessling.] Read More
• Climate Action March on Saturday, Sept. 8
• The Narrators San Diego on Tuesday, Sept. 11
• Taste of South Park on Saturday, Sept. 15
• Jennifer Spencer at The Book Catapult on Wednesday, Sept. 19 Read More
By Michael Good
Mission Hills Heritage’s annual house tour preview
Mission Hills Heritage’s annual home tour could be called groundbreaking this year, with six houses on the same street — and five of those six are right next door to each other. These pretty little houses in a row were once all small, but three have expanded over the past century. (The other two on the tour started large and remain that way.) Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr.
The Friars Mission Center shopping plaza in Mission Valley will soon be home to the third San Diego location of Wich Addiction, a gourmet sandwich shop lauded for its house-roasted meats and assorted aiolis. The eatery will replace Elva’s Bowls & Wraps, which closed Aug. 31 because of an impending 25 percent rent increase, according to proprietor Melvin Fleschman. The property is owned by Regency Centers Corporation. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
You wouldn’t know from immediately stepping inside 5th Ave Kitchen & Tap that chef and co-owner, Andrew Boyer, funnels the spirit of his native New Orleans into the establishment. Read More
By Dr. Ink | Come On, Get Happy!
Local distiller Nick Apostolopoulos has finally come into his own with an established line of vodkas picked up by retailers statewide, plus a very cool tasting room from which he can sell them. Read More
[Ref: “What about the arts?” Vol. 10, Issue 16, or online at bit.ly/gallery-costs.] Read More
By Nancy Stern | Travel
Ask a local what brought them to live in Taos, New Mexico and they would likely answer, “I think I was called to be here.” Read More
By Blake and Gwen Beckcom | Fitness
Many people who spend hours in the gym try to get lean and toned, but sometimes achieving their goals turns out harder than anticipated. So, what do people have to do to actually tone their muscles and see some definition? Read More
Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
What used to be Toma Sol Cafe, which everyone assumed was strictly a coffeehouse, is now a beer and wine bar that serves clean, affordable meals from a kitchen free of deep fryers. Read More
Dr. Ink | Come On, Get Happy!
Surfer Tony DeGrazier spends his days riding the waves off Oahu. He frequents the beach-side eateries afterwards for burgers and cold drinks. Years later, nostalgia drives him to open a restaurant on the mainland that typifies the casual dining vibe he came to love in Hawaii. Read More
Albert H. Fulcher | Contributing Editor Read More
Katherine Hon | PastMatters
The North Park Historical Society (NPHS) is busy organizing the ninth annual North Park Car Show, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Once again, The Balboa Tennis Club will host the car show in its parking lot at Morley Field. Dozens of classic cars will delight attendees at this free, family-friendly event celebrating the automobile. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr.
Chef and restaurateur Hanis Cavin of Carnitas Snack Shack is up and running with his latest venture, The Pioneer, a barbecue restaurant with a full bar located in San Carlos. Read More
Chris Ward | D3 Update
Every day, my team and I are grateful for the opportunity to support and advocate for improving the neighborhoods of District 3. Every neighborhood is unique and has different priorities, but one thing is consistent — aged infrastructure in dire need of repair. Read More
Toni G. Atkins | Notes from Toni
When a brush fire broke out in July along Creek Hollow Road near Ramona, it carried a familiar crackle. Eleven years ago, one of the most devastating fires in San Diego history came roaring out of the same backcountry. Stoked by Santa Ana winds, the Witch Creek fire leaped across I-15 and didn’t stop burning until it devoured 197,990 acres and 1,125 residences. Read More
Susan A. Davis | District 53 Dispatch
Election Day is a little over two months away, and millions of Americans will engage in our sacred civic duty of voting. Depending on what state you live in, it could be either a positive or a frustrating experience; confidence in the results may also differ from state to state. Read More
