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By Barbara Bry
[Editor’s note: This editorial first appeared in the Voice of San Diego on Oct. 1. View the original article at bit.ly/vosd-bry.] Read More
By Jill Richardson
Addressing climate change costs money, but wildfires gobbling up our country — and seas swallowing up our shores — costs more.
[Editor’s note: This op-ed comes courtesy of OtherWords.org.]
Right now, much of the West is affected by wildfires. Read More
Photographic exhibitions
The San Diego Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) invites members to a reception of its two latest exhibits: “Reverberate” and “Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty.” “Reverberate” features photography by regional youth artists who imagine how everyday sounds would look if pictured. “Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty” showcases iconic celebrity portraits, still-lifes and fashion photography that appeared numerous times in Vogue magazine. 5–7 p.m. Free; donations welcomed. 1649 El Prado. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
Since opening nearly 15 years ago in San Diego’s Torrey Highland area, Luna Grill has sizzled into more than a dozen locations within the county, including Hillcrest and Mission Valley. Then, in a blink of an eye, the mom-and-pop kebabery became a giant, extending its vaguely defined “near East and Mediterranean” fast-casual cuisine into regions throughout Southern California and Texas. Read More
By Jules Shane
‘Kids Free Month’
Through the month of October, the San Diego Zoo welcome kids ages 11 and under to visit for free. Special events and activities for kids and adults include speaker talks, behind-the-scenes stories, and an African treasure hunt where kids can follow their map to find special wildlife treasures. The month’s activities will culminate for HalGLOWeen weekend on Oct. 26–28, After sundown, the zoo will glow with blacklights above the attractions and activities. Kids are welcome to wear costumes while they explore the area. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For show times and activity schedules, visit bit.ly/ZooBooSD. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Uptown News Food Briefs
Restaurateur and former “Top Chef” contestant Frankie Terzoli tells us he’s taking over the Park Boulevard address that formerly housed Pardon My French. The venture, Fishmonger’s 2.0, is due to open in early October. It’s a carryover from his original Middletown concept that operated as Fishmonger’s Market & Seafood Bar within the recently shuttered 57 Degrees. Read More
By Dr. Ink | Come On, Get Happy!
I love Encontro North Park. It has a chef-driven menu of fresh greens and grilled meats that never disappoints. The tap system dispenses excellent craft beers and global wines. And the attractive interior — designed by acclaimed designer Paul Basile — impresses with accordion windows, cedar tables, crafty lighting, and live flora thriving in wall planters behind the bar. Read More
By Toni G. Atkins
During the past several years, California has been hit especially hard by extreme weather events, from our historic five-year drought, to floods, record heat, and, most recently, devastating wildfires. Last year’s fires were among the deadliest on record, and this year we saw the largest fire in state history, the Mendocino-Complex. Thousands of firefighters are still battling more than a dozen blazes across the state. Read More
By Jean Lowerison
Diversionary Theatre presents the San Diego premiere of “Bull in a China Shop” — which Kim Strassburger directs — through Oct. 14. Read More
Sara Butler | Editor
Some Uptown residents – specifically in North Park, South Park and Golden Hill – may face upcoming water outages in their neighborhoods, as well as a few detours. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Uptown News Food Briefs
Look for an October opening of Tahona, a mezcal tasting room with a full-service restaurant adjoining the historic Cemetery El Campo Santo in Old Town. Spearheaded by a group of mezcal enthusiasts, the 2,000-square-foot space will feature 120 varieties of mezcal and a menu of modern Mexican cuisine served amid Spanish-style archways and hand-painted tile work. 2414 San Diego Ave., tahonasd.com. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
After a friend raved about a few sandwiches she recently purchased from The Market Place for a small beach gathering, I began recalling eating one from there some 25 years ago. The fact I couldn’t remember what type of sandwich it was, or whether I even liked it, was probably the reason I never went back. Read More
By Dr. Ink | Come On, Get Happy!
Sardina’s Italian Restaurant dates back to when The Beatles released their final studio album, “Let It Be,” and when the floppy disc was invented. It was also when ABC launched “Monday Night Football,” which today is carried by ESPN and can be viewed in Sardina’s roomy bar lounge. Read More
By Mary McKenzie | HTC Update
Hillcrest Town Council (HTC) Chair Benny Cartwright opened this month’s meeting with a moment of silence recognizing the sacrifices of Sept. 11, 2001. The remainder of the meeting focused on “The Future of the Hillcrest Town Council,” and the topic fostered lively discussion and interesting ideas for the HTC. Read More
By Leo Wilson | Bankers Hill
There is a vacant lot on the southwest corner of Sixth Avenue and Quince Street. Read More
By Toni G. Atkins | Notes from Toni
Sept. 29, 2017 was a momentous day for me professionally and personally – it was the day Governor Jerry Brown signed my bill, Senate Bill 2, the Building Homes and Jobs Act, creating a permanent, reliable source of funding for affordable housing. With the help of countless others, I had worked on that policy priority for seven years, and we finally got it across the finish line. It was exciting and extremely gratifying. Read More
By Chris Ward | District 3 Update
In August, city and regional leaders joined me to highlight a significant gap in our system of care for homeless San Diegans: the lack of recuperative care facilities and medical respite beds in both the city of San Diego and San Diego county. Read More
By Susan A. Davis | District 53 Dispatch
It certainly did not take long for internet service providers (ISP) to take advantage of the end of net neutrality. New research from Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that telecom companies are slowing internet access to and from popular online applications. 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
