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2 weeks ago | 
sdnews.com | Dave Schwab
SAN DIEGO – To offset a $258 million budget shortfall, the City has proposed deep cuts to parks, libraries, recreation centers, youth programs, bathrooms during the off season, beach fire pits, and San Diego Humane Society’s animal services. Is this necessary? Is there a better way? What areas should be cut? Not cut? What other ways are there for the City to address its budgetary woes?
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2 weeks ago | 
sdnews.com | Dave Schwab
SAN DIEGO – The return of a classic. That’s how the recently refurbished and reopened A.R. Valentien, the signature restaurant at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, is being characterized. One of the region’s preeminent dining destinations set against the backdrop of ocean-side Torrey Pines Golf Course, A.R. Valentien has reopened after a several-month remodel that began last October.
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2 weeks ago | 
sdnews.com | Dave Schwab
MISSION BEACH – A resident came forward at the Mission Beach Town Council meeting on May 13, alleging Belmont Park’s Giant Dipper Roller Coaster is unsafe. Mission Beach resident Kevin Payne, a water-damage technician living near Belmont Park, also presented numerous other accusations to MBTC of alleged wrongdoing at the popular oceanfront amusement park. Afterward, Payne’s allegations were branded as being entirely without substance by a Belmont Park official.
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2 weeks ago | 
sdnews.com | Dave Schwab
Thanks to volunteers sacrificing their time and efforts on a Saturday, the 15th annual Pacific Beach Town Council-sponsored Graffiti Cleanup Day on May 10 was an overwhelming success. “Have you noticed a little less graffiti around town?” asked PBTC president Charlie Nieto afterward in a newsletter. “It’s no coincidence — it’s the result of an incredible community effort.
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2 weeks ago | 
sdnews.com | Dave Schwab
The City Council’s Land Use & Housing Committee voted 3-1 on May 15 to adopt and pass along recommended revisions to the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Bonus Program.
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2 weeks ago | 
sdnews.com | Michael Kimmel
The same bad experience – like getting a traffic ticket or having a fender bender – can happen to two people: one is depressed for a few days, the other bounces back to “normal“ within a few hours. What’s the difference? When I worked for Child Protective Services, we talked about “resilient children” and how they managed not only to survive abusive/neglectful parents, but to thrive in tough situations. This column is about how you too can thrive when bad things happen.
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2 weeks ago | 
sdnews.com | Hector Trujillo
For those who followed Liga MX before Major League Soccer even existed there is no other team that evokes a visceral reaction, whether for or against, like Club América does. It probably started in the 1987-1988 Liga MX semifinal when Club América and Morelia met with a trip to the championship on the line. After a 2-2 first leg tie, the game ended in a 2-2 draw. In extra time, Ricardo Campos put Morelia ahead, while Alfredo Tena tied the score again.
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2 weeks ago | 
sdnews.com | Hector Trujillo
A goal by 17-year-old forward Kimmi Ascanio in the 30th minute was all that San Diego Wave needed to defeat Gotham FC 1-0 at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Friday, May 16 moving the team into sole possession of second place in the NWSL standings. This was the third goal of the season for Ascanio all of which have come in the last four games and she has quickly become one of the main reasons why the Wave has gone undefeated over its last five matches.
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2 weeks ago | 
sdnews.com | Hector Trujillo
Mission Bay girls lacrosse dramatically ended its successful season last Wednesday with a 7-6 loss to Olympian in the CIF San Diego Section semifinals. The Bucs went undefeated in league play (10-0) finishing in first along with going 16-3 overall. “We’ll take this experience and use it positively. It’s a tough loss being in the lead most of the game and ending the way it did, but that’s playoffs,” said head coach Hayley Burke. “It’s more intense, fast-paced, and emotional.
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2 weeks ago | 
sdnews.com | Dave Schwab
The Peninsula Shepherd Center has a new name and brand but the same essential mission of serving seniors throughout the coastal community. Now known as the Peninsula Community Senior Center, the nonprofit at 1475 Catalina Blvd. serves seniors 65 years and older living in the 92106, 92107, and select parts of 92110 ZIP codes. The center recently revamped its brand identity, a change reflecting the facility’s refreshed vision and continued dedication to serving older adults community-wide.