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San Diego’s Anthology Located in the heart of Little Italy, Anthology allows tourists and locals alike to experience fine dining while listening to spectacular headliners. The venue’s three-tiered layout gives guests in all sections an up-close experience with artists.

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Local Finds at San Diego’s Upscale Boutiques You don’t have to fly to Paris’ Champs-Élysées or scour Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills to find some of the most unique couture clothing and fashions. San Diego houses exquisite boutiques, catering to SoCal’s taste for luxury and refinement.

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Power, Beauty and Soul Among luxury cars, few names carry more weight behind them than Aston Martin. The chapel where mechanical prowess and absolute luxury can come together to be joined in holy matrimony.

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Hometown Pride Summer always serves up a host of fun trends to try. From statement-making prints to cool new color combos, discover tons of new outfit ideas for the Summer season.

On The Cover | Sergio and Georgina De La Mora Cover Photo By: Ed Brown from EA Brown Studio

Sergio De La Mora, a man on a mission to turn hearts throughout San Diego.

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New in Town Keep up with San Diego County’s latest additions and changes to the local business scene.

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Life to The Fullest St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is home away from home for nearly 400 developmentally disabled adults.

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LETTER From The EDITOR When Father Junipero Serra first set his eyes on San Diego in 1769, he famously sang the area’s praises.

“Thanks be to God, I have arrived at this port of San Diego,” the mission founder wrote. “It is beautiful to behold and does not belie its reputation.”

More than two centuries later, Serra’s assessment still rings true. And beyond our coastal climate and hillside slopes, our culture contributes to the appeal and fullness of our much-lauded lifestyle.

We enjoy a flourishing arts community, pristine sand and surf, the lure of fine dining, an engaging entertainment scene and a thriving economy of business and tourism.

This is our home. And for this very reason, our August issue is wholly dedicated to celebrating San Diego living. From intimate shows at Anthology to dishes served at the newest Cohn restaurant to treasures uncovered in local boutiques, we unapologetically revel in all the beauty our city has to offer.

And we acknowledge that San Diego is more than just a pretty face—it’s a city with a heart. This issue features Sergio De La Moda, pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Diego, one of the largest in the nation, and author of “The Heart Revolution.” And we highlight the efforts of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, a home away from home for nearly 400 developmentally disabled adults.

We hope that you enjoy this tribute to our beautiful city.

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Contributors

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The owner of EA Brown Studio, has expanded on his master’s degree from the New School of Architecture and Design with his studio work, where he brings the same intuitive understanding of lighting and sense of compositional harmony to capturing countenances. Ed’s eye and skill for direction make him an able capturer of time’s transient moments.

Joyce “Jlynn” Gonzalez |

Joyce is a freelance writer who received her Bachelor’s degree in journalism and English literature from Point Loma Nazarene University. At the onset of her journalism career, Joyce was editorial director for Volunteer San Diego and wrote for San Diego Business Commerce.

Danielle Hans |

Danielle Hans is an up-and-coming stylist who recently spent time in London observing British and European fashion. Danielle has always had a passion for fashion and is excited to have the opportunity to bring a young and contemporary perspective to FINE magazine.

Sarah Huffman |

Sarah is an English major at Biola University. When she returns in the fall, she will be writing for The Point, her university magazine, and editing The Inkslinger, its literary journal. She is excitedly planning her first European trip to explore the sights of England, Ireland and France after graduation.

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Dr. Jason Karp is a nationally-recognized running coach, 2011 IDEA Personal

Trainer of the Year. He holds a doctorate in exercise physiology and is founder of Dr. Karp’s Hot Bod Boot Camp in San Diego. Jason writes for international running, coaching and fitness magazines, and he is the author of five books and a frequent presenter at national fitness and coaching conferences.

Machel Penn Shull |

Machel Penn Shull has been writing featured articles for FINE Magazine since 2009. As a freelance writer, she also writes her own newspaper column in Rancho Santa Fe called “Machel’s Ranch.” Her articles have appeared in several magazines and newspapers in Southern California.

Luke Travis | After graduating from U.C. Berkeley with a degree in English, Luke began work as a grant-writer for the Community Rejuvenation Project—a nonprofit organization committed to blightabatement and child-development. Luke is a monthly contributor to FINE Magazine, and continues to work as the Bay Area Correspondent for BxC Baron, a music journalism website that seeks out new and emerging talent.

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For more moderate or severe cases of sleep apnea, there are other treatment options including medications that encourage breathing during the night or even a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, a mask that patients wear during the night that forces their airways open with pressurized air. However, many patients find the CPAP device to be very uncomfortable.

Luckily, your local dentist may have a more comfortable alternative. As an experienced dentist, I usually prescribe an Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)—a custom-made mouthpiece, similar to a retainer, that moves the lower jaw forward so the airway remains open throughout the night. Another option at your dentist’s disposal is a DNA Appliance, which is similar to an OAT, but actually encourages changes in your jaw and teeth structure to permanently eliminate sleep apnea.

Most dental interventions for sleep apnea are ideal for mild-to-moderate cases of the disorder. If sleep apnea is severe, your dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon for surgery.

The most common form of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which the airway is blocked during sleep by soft tissue in the back of the throat. Sleep apnea can affect anyone, including men, women and children.

In many cases, an individual doesn’t even know that they have sleep apnea.

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Living Lifestyle Luxury SAN DIEGO’S ANTHOLOGY

San Diego’s Anthology The hottest supper club puts our city on the musical map.

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n the 1930s and 1940s, supper clubs reigned in the United States. A close kin to the speakeasy, but without required secrecy, the supper club gave its clientele a meal and a night of entertainment together.

Decades later, Anthology revived and enhanced the concept in San Diego. Located in the heart of Little Italy, Anthology allows tourists and locals alike to experience fine dining while listening to spectacular headliners.

The venue’s three-tiered layout gives guests in all sections an up-close experience with artists, who perform live in an intimate dining setting. The atmosphere is only increased when the lights dim, and a blue neon light casts an ethereal glow while high-vaulted ceilings lend incredible acoustics, giving the featured artist a chance to be heard performing live in an intimate dining setting.

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Anthology is the vision of Howard Berkson, real estate developer who wanted to create “a contemporary version of the great supper clubs of the 1930s and 1940s in downtown San Diego, where he could combine his shared passions for live music and fine dining,” marketing coordinator Casey Pukl says, recalling Anthology’s beginnings.

“It was the influence of growing up in Chicago where every neighborhood had its local spot to go and listen to great live music,” Pukl explains. “This experience led Howard and Marsha Berkson to conceptualize and start working on bringing this vision to life.”

Seating more than 250, Anthology’s musical line-up features Latin, jazz, blues, classic rock and more. Sacha Boutros, an international Latin and jazz singer, has been performing at Anthology since the venue opened in 2007.

August at Anthology Lusisa Maita, world music, Aug. 1 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, swing jazz, Aug. 3–4 Jumping Jack Flash, classic rock, Aug. 3 Brian McKnight, R&B and soul, Aug. 5–7 Jesca Hoop, folk rock, Aug. 8 Tal Wilkenfeld, funk jazz, Aug. 9 Back to the Garden, classic rock, Aug. 10 Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra, flamenco jazz, Aug. 11–12 Maria De La Paz, pop, Aug. 13 Anthology House Band, jazz and R&B, Aug. 14, 21 Grandmothers of Invention, classic rock, Aug. 17

Thunder Road, classic rock, Aug. 18 ABBA Fab, classic pop rock, Aug. 18 The Brides of Funkenstein, funk rock, Aug. 19 Salvador Santana, indie rock, Aug. 22 Albert Lee, Americana, Aug. 23 Lalah Hathaway, R&B and soul, Aug. 24–25 Eric Johnson, blues rock, Aug. 25 Christopher Cross, singer/songwriter, Aug. 26 Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet, mainstream jazz, Aug. 28 Eleni Mandell, singer/songwriter, Aug. 29 Kristen Hersh, singer/songwriter, Aug. 31

For times and ticket prices, visit anthologysd.com.

“I love Anthology,” says Boutros, who recently performed a tribute to her mentor Red Holloway, who passed away in February.

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This fare can be enjoyed while listening to a host of headliners, which in the past have included Alanis Morissette, Brandi

“My tribute concert was one week after his birthday,” Boutros

Carlile, Michael Bublé and Natalie Cole. August headliners

said. “I just recently got back from tours to Europe, and was

include Brazilian pop artist Luisa Maita, R&B singer Brian

thrilled to be back at Anthology, performing in my hometown.”

McNight, swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and jazz group

To celebrate five years in San Diego, Anthology expanded its hours at the beginning of the year. It may be a trendy supper club, but Sunday brunch and lunch from Tuesday to Friday

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Now open in Little Italy is Isola Pizza Bar, the first restaurant in San Diego by acclaimed chef Massimo Tenino. Created from Tenino family recipes and made with double zero flour imported from Italy, Isola’s pizzas are hand-tossed and baked al forno a legna, in a wood-burning oven. Pair one of 15 pizza options with wine from Tenino’s family-owned winery in Italy, and follow it up with homemade gelato. | isolapizzabar.com

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To celebrate turning two years old, as well as the addition of Chefs Eric Meyers and Jasa Joseph, Sessions Public in Point Loma recently announced “Taps & Toast,” a cheeky take on Sunday brunch. Standout new dishes include the Sweet Potato Hash and the Stuffed French Toast with challah, sautéed peaches and honey cream-cheese filling. Bottomless mimosas and beer-centric brunch drinks complement the brunch, which opens at 10 a.m.

Herringbone, “Top Chef ” Brian Malarkey’s fifth San Diego restaurant, recently opened its doors. The La Jolla restaurant features an Oyster Hour, Monday to Friday, from 4 to 6 p.m.

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Star Fashion Boutique 1110 Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla 1. Ricco Antonio silk charmeuse evening gown accented with cowl neckline and low backline.

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Daniel Jewelry & Gift Boutique 1241 Prospect St., La Jolla 1. Judith Ripka 18-karat white gold with diamonds and black onyx bangle bracelet with matching ring and diamond-cut crystals with pearl long chain necklace.

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Power, Beauty and Soul Aston Martin’s latest models lead the luxury pack.

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Among luxury cars, few names carry more weight behind them than Aston Martin. It is the preferred vehicle of James Bond, the chapel where mechanical prowess and absolute luxury can come together to be joined in holy matrimony, forever and ever.

With the brand currently thriving under new ownership, classes of new models are being released every year, with 2012 looking to be one of the most groundbreaking yet.

The most notable new-release is the 2012 Vanquish, which was discontinued for a hot minute in 2007 before being reintroduced this year. It is a racehorse of a car, carrying a V-12 engine with 565 horsepower and a body made of exclusively carbon-fiber materials to make it lighter and faster. The new Garmin cabin interface, LED displays, and 15- speaker sound system all forecast stunning luxury that will satisfy even the most fastidious of speed and performance junkies.

The combined force of these features, together with the Vanquish’s impressive specs has led officials at the Concours d’Elegance Villa d’Este, renowned elegance competition for classic and vintage cars, to christen it “the ultimate expression of Aston Martin design ethos, engineering innovation and technical ability.”

Even so, it will be a long climb to the top if the Vanquish wishes to outperform its near cousin, the Zagato. The Zagato

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is the successor to Aston Martin’s indomitable One-77 model, which was widely considered one of the word’s finest sports cars. The name for the car is derived from a partnering Italian coachbuilder that has been in collaboration with Aston Martin on aesthetic and performance aspects of the design.

The car itself is an engineering marvel, purportedly demanding more than 2,000 hours of labor for the production of a single unit. As one might expect, it is a V-12, with more than 510 horsepower beneath the hood. With an interior that boasts leather hand-stitched quilting seats and carbon-fiber dash displays, the Zagato is luxurious enough to suit even the most discriminating of tastes.

For those wishing to get behind the wheel of one of these beauties, San Diego European Motorcars LTD has a wide selection of Aston Martins for immediate sale, in addition to an inventory of Lotus and Jaguars to choose from. You can also contact Aston Martin personnel through the website (astonmartin.com) for more assistance.

There are a host of other models being re-released this year for the Aston Martin line as well, all representing a broad spectrum of prices and configurations. If you crave the open road and have a healthy penchant for style and adventure, then it might be time to see what Aston Martin has to offer.

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SMSC encourages the developmentally disabled to embrace their potential.

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Tucked away on a hill in El Cajon lies a little-known sanctuary. Complete with an organic garden, junior Olympicsized pool and several multi-purpose classrooms, St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is a home away from home for nearly 400 developmentally disabled adults.

For more than 35 years, SMSC has offered adults with disabilities ranging from autism to epilepsy to Down syndrome the opportunity to live independently. Whether through academic tutoring like reading or math, social interaction like gardening or swimming, or practical guidance like filling out job applications or preparing for job interviews, SMSC strives to empower disabled adults to experience and understand their capabilities as part of society.

“Every day there are new stories,” Debra Turner, executive director of SMSC says, “and I’m sure there are many more that we don’t even know about.”

Heidi is an especially shy disabled adult who has been greatly

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affected by SMSC for three years. Here, Heidi has opened up and even had the opportunity to join a dance troop— something she or her mother never thought possible.

“Parents begin looking at their children’s abilities rather than just their disabilities,” Turner says.

This day program—or “Life Program” as it is referred—is unique for each student. Every year, on the student’s birthday, staff members sit down with students and their caretakers to draw out a yearlong plan based on their goals, which vary from simply tying their shoes to applying for a job.

Depending on these goals, they attend classes, explore the community, volunteer at homeless shelters and orphanages and are even employed in the community or on campus. Through its various programs, SMSC strives to show that “people with disabilities really can make a difference in society,” Turner says.

Mark Rimland, former student, embodies this very principle

The 35th Annual “Haute with Heart” Fashion Show Fundraiser When:

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Details:

Limited VIP runway seating available. Proceeds benefit St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center. For more info, visit hautewithheart.org.

Through its various programs, SMSC strives to show that

“people with disabilities really can make a difference in society.”

Debra Turner

of SMSC. He has risen in his trade to become the resident

more disabled adults can have the opportunity to “live fuller

artist at the Edgeware Gallery in the Kensington District of

lives” and “participate in some of life’s simplest pleasures.”

San Diego. An adult with autism, Rimland’s illustrations are

The 35th Annual “Haute with Heart” Fashion Show and

featured in a recently published children’s book “The Secret

Luncheon, produced by television personality Leonard

Night World of Cats.”

Simpson, is SMSC’s biggest event of the summer—and

Rimland’s work is also available at Sophie’s Gallery, which

this year should be better than ever. Held on Aug. 18 at the

displays student-made jewelry and art to benefit SMSC’s

Hilton San Diego Bayfront, this year’s show will feature

programs. With three locations in El Cajon and San Diego,

student musicians, dancers and artists, as well as live and silent

students sell one-of-a-kind, handcrafted pieces and plant

auctions. Redondo also said to expect “new, exciting things.”

arrangements made from the organic garden.

Program directors say they hope to see great development of SMSC, which is primarily recognized in East County, in the coming years. Jeff Redondo, event coordinator, explained the desire for more exposure throughout San Diego County so

SMSC is more than a day program for disabled adults. It is an encouraging haven that allows students to seek their own independence and to understand their potential.

For more information on St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, visit stmsc.org.

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Living Lifestyle Luxury IT JUST WORKS

It Just Works

Vintana embraces the unconventional in North County.

By Jeanette Calo

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ometimes dining nirvana comes from unexpected places — from a food truck or a hole-in-the-wall spot.

And sometimes it comes from a car dealership.

Located in the penthouse level of The Centre at Lexus Escondido, Vintana offers modern California Cuisine alongside a stunning panorama of rolling hills, stunning skyscapes and the latest-model luxury cars.

The Centre at Lexus Escondido is a pleasantly odd place. In addition to its role as a “super car dealership,” it includes a golf simulator, business center, private library and planned retail space, not to mention the oodles of square-footage available to rent for special events like weddings.

Weddings? At a car dealership? It’s this very peculararity that first draws people to Vintana.

“People are very surprised by it,” admits Cynthia Peterson, the restaurant’s floor manager. “They wouldn’t have imagined a restaurant of this caliber.”

Curiosity may draw people in, but it’s the food and ambience that will make them stay. Vintana is the latest venture by the Cohn Restaurant Group, which is no stranger to San Diego’s dining scene. Owners of such top venues as The Prado and Island Prime/C Level, Cohn has long been a county favorite.

And if the Cohn restaurants are a family, Vintana is the quirky youngest sibling, displaying traces of her lineage while

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marching to her own drumbeat.

“Everything about this North County location is unconventional,” says David Cohn, who founded the Cohn Restaurant Group with his wife Lesley. “After hearing about the space over time, we weren’t sold on the idea, but the moment we laid eyes on it, we immediately identified its potential. We’re known for taking risks, and we embrace these one-of-a-kind locations.”

The choice was a wise one. Everything about Vintana is light, airy and fun, from the initial lift up the glass elevator to the restaurant, to the friendly staff, to the open-air Lenai dining, complete with firepits that urge diners to linger over cocktails.

The interior style is contemporary and chic without trying too hard. The focal points of the dining room are the impressive glass chandeliers and the 17-foot windows that capture gorgeous vistas, no matter the time of day. Sunset views are rivaled only by night-time cityscapes, lighted by the Bellagiostyle fountains below.

The cuisine at Vintana is just as original as its venue. The menu is equally familiar and unexpected, mixing a variety of trusted-and-true flavors with creative combinations. For example, a signature dish that has been generating a lot of buzz is the Blackberry-Glazed Bison Spareribs — fall-offthe-bone ribs served on a bacon-pecan corn waffle with local

Photo By Cynthia Peterson

Photo By Mark Nagel

greens and a blackberry-bourbon gastrique.

“I wanted it to be original,” says Executive Chef Deborah Scott, a partner of the Cohn Restaurant Group and the mastermind behind Kemo Sabe, Indigo Grill and Island Prime/C Level.

“The menu is diverse and eclectic, but I keep it grounded in Southern flavors,” the Virginia native said.

For starters, don’t miss Chef Deborah’s Roasted NutCrusted Brie, served with jalapeño jelly, honey-roasted garlic and grilled ciabatta. Also popular is the Charcuterette, which features bacon-wrapped dates, spiced mixed nuts, blue cheese, pecorino, prosciutto, spicy giardiniera, spiced olives and fig-molasses baguette. It’s the perfect complement to the restaurant’s extensive beer and wine list, representing a wide range of brews and vintages.

Scott’s signature entrees include the Black Pepper BaconWrapped Pork Tenderloin and the Pan-Seared Sea Bass — white bean pistou, grilled artichoke, chorizo, roasted potatoes and lemon-poppy seed brown butter, topped by a stone crab

wonton. There is also a choice of several fresh, sustainable seafood dishes and signature steaks, as well as several inventive side dishes like Pomegranate Molasses Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato Pork Belly Hash.

To celebrate the arrival of a Cohn restaurant to inland North County, Vintana brings some of the charm of its sister restaurants to the area. Like 333 Pacific, the bar serves 102 different vodkas. And Island Prime’s Mud Pie — coffee ice cream, Oreo cookie ganache and almond brittle — tops the dessert menu. Pair it with a Mexi-Coco Coffee — Patron Coconut, Kahlua, and coffee-pineapple whipped cream. Or for a lighter finish, try the blueberry and peach crisp with star anise-mascarpone ice cream.

Like its locale, Vintana is adventurous and edgy, ready to prove that the unconventional works.

How? It just does.

Vintana is open for lunch and dinner daily. For more information, visit cohnrestaurants.com/vintana.

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Living Lifestyle Luxury SPIRITUALITY & LEADERSHIP

Man of GOD, man of business Sergio De La Mora, a man on a mission to turn hearts throughout San Diego.

By Luke Travis

S

Photography Courtesy of Ed Brown

ergio De La Mora is a man of God. His posture, countenance and speech all reflect his faith and convictions. If he could not speak, there is no doubt that he would find a creative and relevant way to spread the word of God with more passion and conviction than words could convey. But he can speak, and he has used that gift to become the founding pastor, along with his wife Georgina, of one of the nation’s Top 10 Fastest Growing Churches (Outreach Magazine), Cornerstone Church of San Diego.

De La Mora has already built his reputation as one of the most inspirational Evangelical ministers on the West Coast, and he is poised to continue growing his congregation into one of the most innovative and influential in the nation— which is no small feat considering his humble beginnings.

De La Mora’s family story is as American as apple pie.

His father, an immigrant from Guadalajara, left Mexico seeking a better life. Despite only three years of schooling, De La Mora’s father was able to build and successfully

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manage his own landscape design company. By the time Sergio was born, his father had already taken out a mortgage on a home in Santa Barbara.

“My father’s work ethic was exceptional,” De La Mora recalls, “and he was determined to make his family successful.”

Despite his father’s success, Sergio struggled growing up as the youngest of six children. With two older brothers and three older sisters, attracting attention was always a challenge.

“With my oldest brother, there is a picture of every single event of his life,” he explains with a laugh, “but pictures of Sergio are the day he was born and the day he graduated from sixth grade.” Quite a contrast from today as he now commands the attention of so many both in San Diego and throughout churches across America.

Growing up, De La Mora and all of his siblings worked for their father’s landscaping business. He remembers the summers of his youth, spent working with his father: “As

The challenge, which runs parallel to the goals of his congregation, is “to live, love, and lead with your heart.�

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long as I can remember, all of my brothers and sisters worked in the company,” De La Mora says, “My sisters would help my dad write out his invoices because their penmanship was better.”

The work was hard, but it did eventually pay off, as De La Mora now knows the names of almost every plant in California, which makes for excellent conversation during hikes — that is, when he can find the time.

A strong work ethic and strong family ties to the family business didn’t do much to quell Sergio’s pioneering spirit though, especially as a teenager. At the young age of 12, he was sponsored by two skateboard companies and proudly claims to have been the only Latin skateboarder in the area. But peer pressure got the better of De La Mora’s young, impressionable mind, and he was coerced into joining a local gang. This was a difficult time for him.

“I had lived a life of violence and I had tasted drugs at a very young age,” he says of his dark days, without much elaboration. His affinity for deviancy quickly faded, however, when De La Mora became a DJ at a local radio station, after which he soon experienced a revelation that would change the trajectory of his life forever.

De La Mora is a man of God. As if to prove that no means are too shallow to spread the gospel, De La Mora’s own journey started with a single piece of paper: “It was a flyer that induced me to go to a small church,” he

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remembered, and that small church was the very church of which he would ultimately become a Youth Pastor and later be sent from to start Cornerstone Church of San Diego.

De La Mora quickly realized he could use his radio position to help share his newfound perspective on the world. He sold his old turntables and became a Christian radio host on Saturday nights, during hours that were definitely not prime time, but it was from there that his legacy began to take legs.

Sergio De La Mora is a man of God. But he is also a man of business. He has a business mind and his church, which is incorporated, is a church of business. But it is the business of turning hearts back to God that De La Mora now handles, and handles well enough to merit great praise from the considerable body of believers that have come to rely on him for guidance.

In his early twenties, along with his brothers, De La Mora inherited the family landscaping business. At the time, it had 15 employees, had earned his father enough to start buying apartment complexes in the area and was set to expand even more under proper guidance and judgment.

Spurred by De La Mora’s entrepreneurial expertise, the business thrived and he reaped the benefits of his labor. By 28 years old, De La Mora had 30 people working for him, owned two homes, and several rental properties.

It was clear that the young millionaire had found a

Commerce, because the first thing I wanted to do before

secure footing in Santa Barbara when God called him

starting the church was get in touch with all the key

to relocate. “Our pastor asked us if we would consider

business leaders in the city.” On that first weekend in 1998,

starting a new congregation in Chula Vista,” De La Mora

De La Mora started two new companies: Sal and Brothers

explains, “and I was really nervous about leaving.”

Landscape, Inc. and Cornerstone Church of San Diego.

It was a defining moment for De La Mora, and one he did not take lightly. As he confesses, “I asked myself if I

Sergio, the man of God and Sergio, the man of business had met at last, and in this case, they made a truce.

was to die today, would I die a happy man? And I realized

Since its inception, Cornerstone Church of San Diego

I would not say I would die a happy man if I didn’t plant

has gone from a church of 7 people to 600 members

this church.”

meeting at Hilltop High School, to now a multi-campus,

The decision was made. And so plant he did, but this

city- wide conglomerate with more than 6,000 members.

time, he wasn’t planting for landscape design. An ambitious

The current facility in National City, boasts a beautifully

De La Mora wanted to see his sapling grow quickly, so he

renovated auditorium and 30-foot waterfall in the lobby,

set out to grow it in the best way he knew how.

recently won the prestigious award for First Place in

“I immediately joined the Chula Vista Chamber of

Commercial Design throughout all San Diego.

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With the help of Lena Brion of Brion Design, De La Mora transformed the 26,000- square-foot multiplex theatre into a 50,000-square-foot 1,200-seat sanctuary/ performing arts center with a professional quality lighting sound system with which De La Mora’s wife, Georgina, leads worship each week to the growing congregation.

Much of De La Mora’s success is due directly to his wife’s encouragement. “In a moment of transparency, I told my wife I didn’t want to start this church in San Diego,” he says with great emotion, “I asked her, ‘Who would hear me preach?’ And she said ‘I would come and hear you preach,’ And that was enough for me.” Building the church has always been, in all respects, a team effort, with both of them at the helm.

As the momentum behind Sergio and Cornerstone Church of San Diego began to grow, Baker books approached De La Mora and offered him a book deal. The result was “The Heart Revolution: Experience the Power of a Turned Heart,” released in 2011. A promotional tour followed, in which De La Mora visited over 52 major cities across the nation, into Mexico and even overseas to Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand. The book, according to De La Mora, is not so much an autobiography as it is a church manifesto.

“It was conversational and it was written so that people could take the 40-Day Heart Challenge,” explains De La

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Mora, whose challenge encourages readers to “live, love and lead from your heart.”

“The Heart Revolution” has become the rallying cry for Cornerstone Church of San Diego. The idea is broad and inclusive, but in its most distilled iteration, it is a “holistic approach to living a healthy life” that includes “becoming physically healthy, intellectually healthy, emotionally healthy, spiritually healthy, relationally healthy and financially healthy.”

Cornerstone Church of San Diego currently has campuses in National City, La Jolla, Escondido in San Diego as well as in Arizona and Mexico City. De La Mora speaks weekly at the National City and La Jolla campuses, and broadcasts weekly via video in Escondido. The target communities in Escondido, and especially in National City are historically under-served, and the church does a great deal of community-focused events to provide a platform for hope through life counseling and assistance.

The church in La Jolla, however, is one that is particularly close to De La Mora’s heart. Growing up in the affluent city of Santa Barbara, he retains a special bond with affluent communities. His strong conviction is that “in a community like La Jolla, what people often ignore is the relational pain that exists in the hearts of youth and families.” This is the universal pain, as he describes, that happens “behind closed doors,” and for which he believes

Cornerstone Surf Camp Surf camp is designed as a mentorship program to help kids strengthen their confidence, build physical endurance, develop leadership skills, and encourage goal setting practices.

the gospel is the “universal cure.”

This past summer, De La Mora partnered with TV Personality and Fashion Forward’s, Leonard Simpson, to host the Beyond the Runway Fashion Show to raise funds for a 5 Day Surf Camp in La Jolla. In its inaugural session, De La Mora and his team of licensed instructors gave 60 underprivileged youth from throughout San Diego, some of whom had never even touched a surfboard before, the opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches of San Diego while strengthening their confidence, physical endurance, and leadership skills. For every one of the participants, this has been a summer of transformation and renewed confidence for their future.

Right now, De La Mora is looking forward to the upcoming skate camp that Cornerstone is hosting this fall, and searching for a suitable husbands for his daughters, starting with his eldest who just recently earned her PH.D at Arizona State University.

Sergio feels at last that he has finally, in his own words, made the leap from “success to significance”, a leap that was only made possible doing what he says was the most

difficult thing for him to do in his life, “following God into the unknown.” It was a difficulty which — for him — lay in dealing with intangibles, “When you follow God to start a new church, there isn’t a product you’re selling, there isn’t anything tangible you can base success on, so I had to come up with a new definition of success.” That new definition of success, Sergio describes, is “fulfilling your God-given mission in life.” And for this man of God and a man of business, Sergio De La Mora has found that new definition of success in turning the hearts of youth and families by starting a Heart Revolution throughout San Diego and throughout the nation.

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Living Lifestyle Luxury THE WEIGHTED TRUTH

The Weighted Truth Beginners need not be intimidated by weight training.

By Dr. Jason Karp

H

ave you ever walked through a gym and been

appearance and self-image, it has many functional benefits as

intimidated by all the dumbbells, barbells and

well. Stronger muscles improve posture and coordination, support

machines that put you in awkward positions best

joints and reverse the loss of muscle tissue that comes with aging.

reserved for privacy of your own home? Well, you’re not alone.

Weight training also increases bone density, reducing the risk of

If you’ve never lifted weights before, it can be daunting, and when

osteoporosis.

you consider the different types of exercises, the amount of weight

Many people stop weight training because they don’t see

to lift, the number of repetitions and sets and the amount of rest

immediate results. Although physiological changes begin to occur

between sets, you practically need a Ph.D. to understand it all.

after your first session, these changes are mostly neuromuscular

But don’t worry: Muscles don’t know the difference between a

in origin for the first couple of months, so your brain becomes

dumbbell, a gallon of milk or a suitcase. Lifting weights in a gym

better at “speaking” to your muscles and recruiting them for tasks,

is not much different than lifting your four-year-old to reach the

much like changing from a dial-up modem to DSL cable. To see

monkey bars. When done correctly and combined with other

external changes in your muscles, you need to stick with weight

exercise, weight lifting can change the way you look.

training for a few months.

While many people begin lifting weights to improve their physical

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To get started, follow these simple guidelines.

What exercises should I do?

How much weight should I lift?

Although gyms offer an array of weight machines and free

First, find out how strong you are. Ask a qualified trainer

weights to train your body’s more than 600 muscles, start with

at your gym to test your maximal strength by finding out the

just one exercise for each major muscle group (see Sample

most weight you can lift once, called your one-rep max.

Strength Training Program).

If you want a leaner look with greater muscle endurance,

Machines guide movements and are designed to change

lift lighter weights, about 60 to 70 percent of your one-rep

resistance throughout your joints’ range of motion to

max. For stronger muscles with an increase in muscle size, lift

accommodate the joint angles at which your muscles are

heavier weights, about 80 to 90 percent. If you cannot get

stronger. Free weights, on the other hand, cannot change

your maximal strength tested, choose a weight that will make

their resistance while you lift them — a five-pound dumbbell

you fatigued by the end of each set.

remains five pounds throughout the whole movement.

If you’re a woman who is worried about getting bulky, don’t

While it is always better to train movement than to train

fret — it probably won’t happen. Since women have much

muscle, beginners should start with machines to train the

less testosterone and other muscle-building hormones than

major muscles and then train more specific movements with

men, they are less prone to getting bigger muscles. Genetics

free weights. To minimize fatigue, train large before small

ultimately dictate your specific response to weight training.

muscle groups, alternating between the lower and upper body.

The hard-bodied women you see on the covers of fitness

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Exercise

Primary Muscle(s)

Reps

Sets

Rest

Leg Press

Quadriceps (front of thigh) Gluteus Maximus (butt)

60-65% 1-RM

15-20

1-2

1 min.

Seated Row

Trapezius, Rhomboids (upper back) Posterior Deltoids (back of shoulder)

60-65% 1-RM

15-20

1-2

1 min.

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magazines are self-selected for weight training because they are uniquely and genetically suited for it.

How many repetitions should I do?

The number of times you repeat the movement in each set depends on your goals. If you want a leaner look with greater endurance, do 15 to 20 reps per set. If you want slight muscle growth and definition with moderate gains in strength, do six to 12 reps per set. For bigger, stronger muscles, do five to eight reps per set.

How many sets should I do?

As a beginner, one set is just as effective as multiple sets for strength gains, especially when you continue until you can no longer do another rep, which is when all muscle fibers are recruited. However, if you want increased muscle endurance and a more defined look rather than increased strength, do more sets to increase the total amount of work and calories expended. In either case, increase the number of sets after two to three months.

For a leaner look with greater endurance, take short, oneminute rests. For muscle growth and increased strength, take a longer, three to five-minute rests.

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Other Weight Training Methods When you lift weights, microscopic tears occur in your muscle fibers. Given enough time, these fibers heal to become stronger. The greater the training stimulus — which comes from lifting heavier weights or doing more reps, sets and workouts — the greater the amount of muscle damage and subsequent adaptation.

For a greater training stimulus, you can try “super setting,” using multiple exercises for the same muscle group and moving from one exercise to another with little or no rest between sets.

You can also use pyramid training, which is multiple sets of one exercise, starting with lighter weights and many reps, with successive sets increasing in weight and decreasing in reps followed by decreasing weight and increasing reps. A third option is circuit training, which incorporates one set each of eight to 12 exercises done in succession with light weights (40 to 60% one-rep max), 10 to 20 reps, and little or no rest between exercises, with the circuit usually repeated two to three times.

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