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March 2021 | VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 3

The Housing Market is So Hot, Why Should I Paint or Stage My Home?

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OPINION BY RAY SHAY

There is a single four-letter word that explains to potential sellers why they need Shay Realtors Home Love™, to make their home look the best it can be while keeping your costs as low as possible. After all, It is all about people falling in LOVE! See Shay Home Love™ on Page ……

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BROKERS CORNER

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Think about love for a moment and all the incredibly silly and

stupid things people have done for love. I am no exception. But, we’re talking about real estate here.

My response is usually to quote one of my favorite movies like Top Gun and say, “You are killing me Maverick!” That is not a good home for you. You have just fallen in love with a single aspect. You need to look at the whole picture of the home and the surrounding area as well as most importantly the school system.

That is when people will sometimes ask, “Why is that so important? My kids are out of school?” It is about home value and about 85% of people evaluate the school systems to determine if that is an area where they want to buy.

A special shout out to our educators, volunteers and support staff In the Poway School District. Your efforts do an incredible job of preparing our kids for life, while making our home investments solid gold!

I have had clients frequently call me and say, “Ray, I really want this home!” They will then go on to describe the reason for their love of that particular home and it is frequently something as simple as paint color, white kitchen cabinets or what one friend told me recently, “Ray, I love this home. It has amazing white granite countertops!”

They often make me laugh. When I dig deeper and ask about the fundamentals of the home, they suddenly realize they had fallen in love with something simple, while if they walked out the back door of their new home the “buzzing” of high power electrical lines would interrupt a house party or the home has a swimming pool and because they love the kitchen so much they ask me how much it would costs to fill it in?

Now, on the flip side, if you are selling a home, you want lots of that “Shay Home Love” so you can have countless complete strangers fall in love with your home and compete to pay the higher price.

I have to give a lot of credit to our home designer consultant Nancy who is simply amazing and my client Care Manager Theresa Whitty. They are both the “bomb” and they know the right colors and have a long list of great home repair persons and contractors who are just a text away and can quickly respond to the scene.

The simple truth is the more people that are in love with your home the more they will pay for it.

If you decide to use our Shay Home Love™ Program we can actually hire the contractors and we can pay to improve your home, so it sells for top dollar. There is no credit check, only a confirmation that you are in a strong equity position in your home and you are committed to selling it.

If you want to learn more, don’t hesitate to give us a call or scan the below QR code!

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Just last week we “loved up” a home in 92127 ane we had over 50 showings in two days, seventeen offers and sold it for over $100,000 more than asking price. BAM!

If you want to see for yourself go take a look at our kiosk. It is a small building but with over 300 million in home sales we are running a big business that always puts yours needs first.

To wrap this article up I wanted to show you two photographs.

The first is our expansive Kiosk, (LOL) next tonext the to the gas station in 4S Village before our designer and “Amazing Whitty” gave it some Shay Home Love.

Now take a look at the above image and tell me which one of the two you would take to prom or sit at the beach at sunset with a little Cosal Azul tequila on ice?

Have a great day and thank you for taking the time to read this.

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March, 2021 | VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 3

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST

DAWN HOUGH SEBAUGH

With bright colors and wild tones, Dawn Hough Sebaugh is a local artist who paints beautiful masterpieces and designs beautiful and unique “one of a kind” women’s apparel.

Her deep creativity and passion for design has led Sebaugh to turn her paintings into unique fashion and home statements so every day people can show their love for the arts—and that’s how the company got its name. “It’s called Wear Art, Live Art because I want to make sure [consumers] know they can wear my art, and they can live in it—no matter what they want to do with their time.”

Sebaugh’s paintings are eclectic and her designs are unparalleled; when asked what inspires her work, Sebaugh proclaims, “I believe it’s all inside... I start with a blank canvas and thoughts of color, and it just happens.” With inspiration stemming from everywhere, Sebaugh’s colorful pieces are a bright addition to any home. And just what does Sebaugh use to create her paintings? “I love to mix charcoals with acrylic to create some beautiful colors and shadows,” she states.

Bold twists and turns—shadows and light—fill every gorgeous painting produced by Sebaugh.

A statement piece for any room, these works of art speak for themselves!

Dawn Hough Sebaugh - Bio Dawn Hough Sebaugh was born in Mooresville, North Carolina and currently lives in the San Diego, California area. She received a BA in Marketing from Pfeiffer College in North Carolina and a Degree in Color and Design from Parson’s School of Design in New York. She also attended fine arts programs at Denver University in Colorado. Dawn began LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com

her career over two decades ago. She also is the founder/artist of Mara Dawn Studios and has participated in numerous gallery shows since the late 80’s.

She has also donated a number of her paintings for private charities including but not limited to the Sherman Oaks Burn Center (children’s wing) - Los Angeles California, UNICEF, Global Giving, Rescue Task Force San Diego California, Artists With Brain Injuries - Los Angeles California, The Fund For Women Artists - Florence Massachusetts, Burn Survivors Throughout The World Inc. - Sarasota Florida, Mended Little Hearts - Dallas Texas, Sunflower, Doctors without Borders, Galapagos Conservancy, Association of the Hole in the Wall Camps - New Haven Connecticut, Save the Dalmatians and Others Canine Rescue Inc. Gardena, California, USO Council of San Diego California, Autism Research Institute - San Diego California, American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter - Mobile Alabama, Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure - San Diego California and the St. Germaine Auxiliary for the Child Abuse Foundation of San Diego California. For more information, please visit wearartliveart.com List of Publications: 2018 – 2020 – Numerous Fashion Shows 2016-2019 - Judge - Annual Congressional Art Competition 2015 - Published in FINE Magazine February 2014 - La Jolla Art and Wine Festival - Juried Show - Won First Place 2014 - Photo credits in FINE Magazine November Issue 2014 - Published in and on the COVER of /LocalUmbrellaMedia

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FINE Magazine October Issue 2014 - “Midsummer Night’s Dream” Art Show Juried Artist 2014 - Visual Arts Chair - The heART of Mt. Helix 2014 - “New Beginnings” Solo Art Show - La Jolla 2013 - Chosen for Director’s Highlight RAWards San Diego 2013 - La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Juried Artist 2013 - Published in FINE Magazine Oct Issue 2013 - Senate’s 2013-2014 California Contemporary Art Collection Exhibit at the State Capitol chosen by Senator Joel Anderson - Sacramento, CA 2013 - San Diego Fair juried exhibit June, July - Del Mar, CA 2013 - Graffiti Beach Art Show – San Diego, CA 2012 - Provocations Art Show - San Diego, CA 2012 - Artist of the Year Finalist RAWards San Diego, CA 2012 - Solo Art Show - Main Street 5 Gallery -El Cajon, CA 2011 - Solo Art Show - O’Dunn Fine Art - La Mesa, CA 2012 - Herrick Library - 4 month exhibit - La Mesa, CA 2006 – Overture Outreach Inaugural Benefit – New York, NY 2006 - Published in Nikki Style Magazine February, March and April - New York, NY 2004 - Self-published Abstract Art Book 1999-2000 - Past President - San Diego County Federation of Republican Women

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I’M LOCAL! with MELODIE ANN ORTIZ NUNGESSER ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, LOCAL UMBRELLA MEDIA Profiles of Local People by Local Umbrella Media

WE ARE PLEASED TO WELCOME MELODIE TO THE LOCAL UMBRELLA MEDIA FAMILY! Where are you originally from?

I was born in Far Rockaway, NY. But I was raised from a young age in Southern California.

How did you get started in publishing?

I was advertising in a publication for the clinics I managed. I met the Publisher and gave him ideas I thought would improve the magazine.

After building a relationship for a while with the Owner/Publisher, he offered me a position to join his team. I learned a lot in that position.

I was the Director of Business Development.

We were hot on the trails to making some great improvements when COVID hit. The company furloughed and stopped printing for a time.

When the state re-opened again, the company had taken a major financial hit. Two more specialty issues were developed and sold, but then they stopped publishing all together. My position never grew to the aspirations I had for the company. But I did learn how much I love the publishing world.

Next Brad Weber, publisher of Local Umbrella Media, reached out to me when I no longer worked at my previous publication. We hit it off and began a great dialogue. Brad offered me to join his team in expanding the brand in a bigger, more meaningful and impactful way.

The Local Leaders program that we are implementing is an awesome way to highlight community leaders and ensure their voices, views and influence in the community are celebrated and highlighted. I will help enrich and roll out this program to the North San Diego area, and further zones as it grows. There are many other programs I will grow and I am super excited to identify and celebrate our community leaders!

Why did you choose this profession?

I honestly believe this profession sort of chose me. I have an extensive and multi-faceted business background. Marketing and all the aspects with it are a necessity for all companies. As I became more familiar and skilled at identifying the needs and how to fulfill those needs from a marketing position as well as from the consumer position, I found it exciting to utilize my growing insight and help affect the bottom line.

I was fascinated to see how local community exposure and cross-networking within those sectors was the key to referral sources and company exposure and enrichment.

What drives you to do what you do? What motivates you?

My personal integrity and growth-mindset drives me. I have always been motivated by creative projects, teamwork and being able to illustrate the connection between my efforts and the organization’s bottom line. Having the opportunity to lead campaigns from ideation, to launching it and seeing it flourish is what made me so excited to take on this new role.

What was it like when you first started?

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processes. That was natural to me. I was also good at building media kits. But what I loved was networking with clients and potential clients and learning of their reason to “WHY”?

Why did they choose the occupation they did and what drives them to sustain their respective companies? I then could build a solid marketing plan to reflect the proper narrative.

What is something most people do not know about marketing?

Hyper-local marketing can be the MOST impactful way for businesses to build their brand, sustain operations and grow. Knowing who to trust is an inherent need and we seek out our tribe within these communities we live in for trust-based referral networks.

What would your customers say they love most about working with you?

My clients LOVE my passion for what I do and understand that when I am working for and with them, I will offer them everything in my arsenal to achieve optimal success. Every connection I have, even if it has nothing to do with our immediate business at hand, with be theirs if needed.

How do you motivate and encourage your staff ?

I find what motivates them. What is the intrinsic factor that drives them and promotes their inner core to do their best? And then I connect the dots to their work function and how it works synergistically to improve their work-life balance and production results. When you combine the energy, knowledge and skill sets of a motivated group of people, it is an unstopped force, and your team can accomplish anything.

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about. I advocate for myself and others to be heard when necessary. And lastly, I want to participate in groups that support my beliefs.

What are your greatest challenges?

It is raising my three teenagers in a world that has lost its direction. I have always instilled a passion and purpose- driven household. We all have a compass that clearly defines where we are headed. I am proud to say my children are incredible versions of people I want to know, and the world will see and feel their contribution.

How long have you lived in the neighborhood?

I have lived in North San Diego County for the last 20+years. Prior to that, I was in different parts of San Diego including East County. I also spent eight years in Temecula during its initial boom.

What were the factors that made you choose this neighborhood?

Safety for me and my children was the key to where I have raised them. Being near my parents was a huge decision for me also.

What do you love most about the neighborhood?

It has to be the camaraderie of people.

What is your favorite local restaurant?

Truluck’s is my favorite restaurant!

What is something most people don’t know about you?

I LOVE sports! I love being in the midst of a crowd banding together to watch a team or contender give it their all to play something and achieve the win! It is an intangible feeling to route for someone other than yourself with such passionate determination and feel such emotion!

Why do you think it’s important for people to shop local?

Local businesses and restaurants are the heart and soul of any community. When you shop, meet and finance a store that’s local, you are funding another person’s dream and all the while keeping the money in your local environment What’s the most memorable experience you’ve had working with a customer?

It was helping someone get back to a solvent position after creating a new plan and narrative that inspired more business avenues. They went from being $800,000 in the red to solvent in just over a year.

Anything exciting going on that customers should know about?

There is nothing we at Local Umbrella Media cannot do for our clients. I am so excited to get out and meet more of the great people of San Diego and identify and nominate more Local Leaders among us!

What is the best way for customers to contact you?

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MAN OF THE YEAR, A LIFETIME OF SERVICE A Greg Cox story: The early years

By Ari Pintado

Greg Cox has become a household name for many who live in San Diego County. Whether they have personally met him or know him as their Chairman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. He has left a great impression on almost everyone he has come in contact with and his kindness will forever be part of his legacy.

Although, many people don’t know about his childhood and early adulthood that helped shape him into the Greg we know today. Here are some stories from a couple of people who shared some of their best childhood memories with the Chairman.

Greg’s older sister Jeannie Lee shares that he has always stuck to what he believed in. Growing up she mentions that he was a picky eater and whenever their mother would insist he eat his vegetables he stood his ground.

“He remained steadfastly true to his belief that some foods were absolutely too disgusting for human consumption,” Jeannie said. “Our mother insisted that these foods were to be eaten, and I recall Greg sustaining his refusal to comply for unbelievably long periods of time, occasionally calling futilely on our dog Trixie for assistance.”

Jeannie also mentions that her brother was born with Lady Luck on his side. From rolling down a hill in a Jeep as a toddler to finding a rare coin he has found himself in many lucky situations.

“We always considered Greg to be lucky,” shares Jeannie. “Once our grandmother gave him a bag of pennies. I recall him mentioning a coin which was worth a good deal of money to collectors and behold, there it was. A clear sign of future success.”

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game in Mexico, placing a bet and coming home a winner,” shared Jeannie. “ I believe he was in Junior High school when he began bringing home his friends to play poker on the patio.

Small amounts of change changed hands, and I think a teacher cued our father into this scandalous activity.”

Some of the fondest memories Jeannie has are from family trips they used to take.

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ing to teach Greg a lesson about not bumping his partner when his end of the teeter totter hit the ground,” she said. “This lesson ended abruptly when he was catapulted off into the device and ended up with a bloody lip. This brought about a hasty trip to the emergency room.”

“I was the one who learned an important lesson about physics and protecting a little brother” she continued. “He was very forgiving at the time, but he has brought this incident up on occasion, so it hasn’t been forgotten.”

Jeannie then recalls a memory of a family trip they took when they were older.

“We visited almost every national park in the west. The most unusual outing was to the Havasupai Indian Reservation in the Grand Canyon, which was accessible only by horse,” she said. “ Greg was assigned to a white horse, and I think the highlight of that trip for him was racing “Silver” back and forth on the trail.”

“I remember our mother being slightly concerned about this activity, but no one was in a position to try and contain it,” she continued. “After all, when you are the Lone Ranger, you just gotta give the horse a chance to do his thing.”

Jeannie also shares that she believes their constant exposure to different cultures while growing up shaped Greg’s compassion.

“Our mother had strong connections with the American Field Service, and hosted a number of foreign students in our home,” said Jeannie.

“Greg shared his room with a boy from Brazil, and also had a Swedish student and an Egyptian student living with him. I think this greatly contributed to his tolerance for people and understanding of and compassion for other cultures.”

Some more stories come from a close childhood friend of Greg’s, Fred Ferguson. He shares some stories from their high school and college days and the shenanigans they would get into.

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sophomore year at Chula Vista High School,” said Fred. “I need to begin by saying that Greg had two of the finest parents (Gordon and Doris Cox) that anyone could ask for. They were both teachers and terrific role models.”

Fred shares that Greg was extremely active during high school and would participate in helping out the community.

“Greg was a member of the Key Club, Foreign Exchange Club and Spartan Speakers just to name a few; plus he served on various student and club councils and was an ASB Commissioner,” said Fred. “He was also a member of the California Scholarship Federation, so he was a pretty smart guy.”

“CVHS held an annual canned food drive (Class Competition) every December for a local charity,” he said. “We would go door-to-door collecting canned food and small donations, then go to a local supermarket to purchase additional food items.”

“The competition was the number of cans collected, plus the weight of the cans. I recall Greg coming up with the idea of purchasing numerous cans of hominy because of its weight. The Class of 1966 won the contest each of our three years,” shared Fred.

Fred then went on to share some fun memories of their close friend group.

“We enjoyed putting on a coat and tie and going to the El Cortez Hotel on a Friday night just to people-watch,” shared Fred. “We even drove over to Las Vegas our Senior year and played the penny slots until we were asked to leave a casino because we were not yet 21.”

“Greg and I once bought an old 1947 trailer and fixed it up hoping to travel to the Grand Canyon; but couldn’t find anyone who would weld a tow bar on the back of our car for us, so that ended that adventure,” shared Fred. “We made the trip instead in my Volkswagen with 2 sets of golf clubs and camping gear and were hit by a huge rainstorm while there. We had to sleep in the car all night with all of our stuff.”

Fred even mentions the great responsibility Greg held during their time in Theta Chi Fraternity at San Diego State University.

“Greg held the unenviable job of Treasurer and did a great job of making sure that all of the “brothers” kept up on their house payments/ meal plans,” he said. “One time he even collected four huge bags of pennies, around $500-$600, from one brother who had a strange sense of humor, but Greg happily “rolled” them all and made the bank deposit.”

Fred says that he has enjoyed watching Greg’s accomplishments and rewarding political career.

Friends and neighbors around San Diego county now get a chance to know a little more about the man who helps serve them and their city.

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UPDATE ON MAGGIE

Maggie was in bad shape when she was rescued.

Local Umbrella Media featured the important work of dog rescuer Ana DeTommaso in our February issue. We wanted to let you know the happy ending for Maggie who was found in a very bad state on the streets of Tecate, Mexico. We all love happy endings and this pooch has the best one yet! The following is from Ana. “Our precious Maggie got adopted! Maggie was found by a kind lady, literally dying on the streets in Tecate, Mexico. She reached out and asked for help for Maggie. The dog needed a blood transfusion, many blood tests and had an extremely dry eye problem.

Maggie survived and after months of treatments for tick disease and severe anemia, she finally got healthy enough to get spayed and get the teeth cleaning treatment she needed.

Maggie is still fighting her extremely dry eye problems, but her new mom doesn’t care.

Her adoptive mom said, ‘I have very dry eyes too and I can deal with it.’ I want to thank Zoraida Padilla for finding Maggie and giving her an amazing foster home. Maggie will never be abandoned nor neglected again.”

Ana is always looking for foster families, adoptive families and donations to keep their work going. If you would like to help, please contact her on Facebook or you can email her at: ana.anet@gmail.com

Maggie has a happy ending in her new, loving home with Karen W.

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March, 2021 | VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 3

NEW JOBS FOR MOMS DURING THE PANDEMIC

By Sharon Sardina

While most of us moms had kids at home, maybe even husbands working from home, it started to feel a little cramp during lockdown, am it right?! Not only did husbands and kids have to change their daily routine, but we found that us moms had to rearrange our routine from what we once knew it, and some of us were not sure where we actually fit in or how this was all going to work out.

As working moms, you have a routine. Maybe it looks like this.... Drop kids off at school, head to work, take a lunch if you’re lucky, maybe it’s not at your desk all the time, pick up kids at school, throw in a soccer practice or piano lessons, make dinner, bedtime, sleep, REPEAT! As stay-at-home moms which is where I myself fall into looks like this. Take kids to school, head to a workout class, maybe (ok like EVERY DAY) grab a coffee, pick up the house, do laundry, prep dinner, pick up kids, practice, dinner, bedtime REPEAT. We kind of look the same, right???

Then March 10, 2020 comes to haunt us and now kids are home, husband is home, in person school is not an option, gyms, bootcamps have shut down, some of us moms are working from home too now, and now it’s a balancing act between my work, his work, kids school work, breakfast, lunches, and dinner. I don’t know about you, but I felt I was lost in translation. It’s like the lockdown took my identity of who I was not just a mother or wife but as an individual. How was I going to find the ME time I needed, how was I going to do my thing with a house full of people?

For many moms, we searched for something other than our normal mom and wife routine. Social selling became at an epic high rate because we women needed something of our own. We saw more Monat selling on our Instagram feed, we saw more make up tutorials from self-made companies like Sient. We also saw the health industry take off. Some women went into the health coaching business and tried to keep women and moms focused and healthy during the pandemic. No matter what it was, people’s lives were being changed.

A friend of mine had a photography business called Lollipops and Slingshots, but how do you continue to do business when everyone is home especially when her business was word of mouth. She said she had to get out of her comfort zone and take to social media and start sharing new appeasing photography offers while maintaining a safe distance. She also found herself starting a new business as a health coach just to keep healthy mentally and physically. Another friend of mine turned her hobby of baking delicious sourdough bread and cinnamon rolls until a business Bred for Bread Bakery during the pandemic.

Who wouldn’t kill for some cinnamon rolls while staying in their comfy clothes?

Mom-run business rocketed. I own a tee and sign business and I had never been busier than in 2020. I offered “quarantine” tees, tees for holidays, funny TP tees, graduation boxes and business boomed and continues to do so today. I also started selling Monat because obviously my hair needed a change, but I needed something for me, something where I could connect with people through social media.

Many of us got out of our comfort zones and showed our faces more on social media, if we weren’t going to see people in person then what was our other option?? I’d like to say the 2020 lockdown was a confidence booster for many. It helped many moms become creative with ways to offset finances, a way for us to connect to the outside world that was closed physically to us, and a way to find who and what our purpose was behind the 24/7 mom duties. Kudos to all us moms who stuck it out and survived homeschooling, working from home, being a snack dealer, and starting a new business venture. We do it all!

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CREATING A MORE COMPASSIONATE WORLD FOR COMMUNITY CATS

By Gary Weitzman

DVM, president and CEO, San Diego Humane Society

In Morgan Cook’s December 20, 2020 report, “San Diego Humane Society urged to stop releasing adoptable cats back onto streets,” the author noted that some animal advocates disagree about the best care for community cats. The issues around community cats are complex, and we want to help those who share a passion for animals learn more about why our programs are evolving and what we hope to achieve.

“Community cats” are outdoor cats with no identifiable signs of ownership, and they are found all over the world. San Diego County is home to an estimated 300,000-500,000 community cats. If that sounds like a lot — it is.

Caring for community cats, while working to stabilize and reduce their numbers, is one of the most complex issues facing animal shelters today. And it’s one that leading animal welfare organizations, veterinarians and researchers are finding progressive solutions to address. In early 2021, San Diego Humane Society will launch a comprehensive community cat program that was developed with a simple, clear goal in mind: to help cats. We are committed to creating the best, most compassionate outcome for every animal in San Diego County, exactly what we’ve been committed to doing for more than 140 years.

Community cats can be feral or friendly, young or old. They live in urban areas, parks, canyons, backyards and beach communities.

New programs to provide the best care for these cats are complex and often misunderstood — but they are critically needed. Traditional sheltering practices have not been effective in caring for or reducing the numbers of community cats. Shelter environments are extremely stressful for cats--even for sociable cats—and prolonged housing in a shelter can lead to severe health challenges and significantly diminished quality of life. Despite the work of many people and organizations dedicated to the wellbeing of animals, the volume of cats entering shelters continues to increase. In 2019, nearly 2.3 million cats entered shelters nationwide, up from 2.2 million the previous year.

Last fiscal year, 21,648 cats entered shelters in San Diego County alone. These facts require us to challenge old ways of thinking and join with other leading animal welfare professionals to develop innovative programs that are in the best interest of these animals.

San Diego Humane Society, along with other leading animal welfare organizations such as Alley Cat Allies, American Pets Alive, the ASPCA, Best Friends, HSUS, the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at the University of California, Davis, and Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida, are doing just that.

Support for community cat programs spans multiple sectors, from shelter workers to veterinarians to advocacy groups. All agree that the most humane way to care for community cats is to develop programs that spay/neuter, vaccinate, and quickly return them to their outdoor homes. In addition to being what’s best for individual cats, this is the only approach proven

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to reduce the numbers of community cats over time.

Like other programs of its kind, San Diego Humane Society’s community cat program relies on years of scientific research, as well as discussion and debate among those in the

doing what’s best for cats in our region. This is new for a lot of people, and there are questions, as there should be for all new programs that are innovative and push us to evolve how we think about our roles in caring for animals in need.

animal welfare community who have dedicated their lives to doing what’s best for animals. This program will only apply to healthy cats who demonstrate they are doing well living outside.

It does not apply to cats who are unhealthy, were relinquished or abandoned by their owners, or found in a dangerous place. In most cases it will also not apply to kittens under 6 months of age.

By developing a community cat program in line with experts across the United States, we are taking the next step in our commitment to

While successful community cat programs have existed for decades across the country, these programs represent a new way of thinking for many, and we have resources on our website to help our community understand why we think this is the most effective way to work with the outdoor cats who call San Diego County home. We encourage everyone who shares our passion for animals to visit sdhumane.org/communitycats to learn more, and we invite you to join us in creating a brighter future for cats everywhere.

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SOLANA BEACH AUTHOR’S COVID-19 SHORT STORY SELECTED FOR THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE

San Diego Decameron Project chooses Ona Russell’s “In the Tent” as one of ten featured pieces merous published essays, Solana Beach author academic, and legal artiOna Russell’s short story cles. Her most recent book, “In the Tent” was recent“Son of Nothingness: A ly honored as one of the Novel of Appearances,” Top 10 narratives subwas released in September, mitted to the San Diego 2020. She is also a credenDecameron Project, a tialed mediator and book collection of 101 works club facilitator. of creative writing about For the San Diego Dethe Covid-19 pandemic. cameron Project, local Her nonfiction piece authors were invited to about how the pandemsubmit previously unic changed her approach published fiction or nonto writing was perfiction narratives based formed by a professional loosely around the theme actor in a theatrical perof the current pandemic. formance staged by the Twenty-five judges read project. Russell, who is submissions and chose the the author of four novtop 100 stories, which are els, says, “I was honored posted on one of the partto have my story includners websites. The stories ed in the Project and will be digitally archived thrilled to be among the with the San Diego Public top ten. It is particularly Library and La Jolla Hissatisfying to know that torical Society. my work will be part of The San Diego Decamerthe official record of this ONA RUSSELL in her tent located in her backyard in Solana Beach on Project was organized unique historical period. by the San Diego Public Library, San Diego WritIn addition to being an award-winning author, ers, Ink, Write Out Loud, and the La Jolla HistoriRussell holds a Ph.D. in Literature from UC San cal Society. It was inspired by “The Decameron,” a Diego, where she also developed and teaches the book written shortly after the Black Death overpopular course “Literature and the Law” through the university’s Extension program. She has also de- took Florence in 1348, and a collection of novellas structured as a frame story by Italian author veloped and taught university classes, such as “PoGiovanni Boccaccio. The book contains 100 stories etry and the Workplace” and “Truth of Historical told by a group of seven young women and three Fiction,” and has taught writing at San Diego State young men sheltering in a secluded villa. and UC San Diego. Russell is the author of nuThe importance of the San Diego Decameron Project was threefold. First, there was an intention to let creative writers comment on the present experience; to help all of us unpack and understand this moment; to reflect on what it means to live through the pandemic as related through the written word. Second, during this time we’re all staying at home more, and as a result, people are reading more. So to some degree, there’s been a rediscovery of the narrative form, the written word, and this Local Umbrella project very much relates to that notion. Finally, there is this idea that we’ve been here before and Media has a survived. The 14th century Decameron was writpodcast show. ten during one of the worst plagues in history. Yet Did you really humanity survived, the human condition recovenjoy a story? ered, civilization re-emerged, and the early traces of Watch the the Renaissance resulted only a few years later and podcast to learn then carried on for two centuries. even more.

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Bacteria builds up and attaches to the tooth structure which causes inflammation in the surrounding gums and bone structure of the jaw. If it is left untreated, it will result in gum disease or gingivitis - the inflammation of the gums due to a bacterial infection. If it progresses to periodontal disease, it will result in attachment loss of the tooth to the bone and bone loss of the supporting structures of the jaw.

Eventually, the tooth will need to be extracted. If it attaches to and colonizes inside the tooth, bacteria could cause tooth decay. Tooth decay can be extremely harmful and have long-term effects leading to large fillings and dental crowns. If the bacteria invades into the pulp or middle of the tooth, it may cause serious infections or abscesses in the jaw bone requiring a root canal and/or extraction of the tooth. Regular dental cleanings and exams are essential in maintaining good oral health, preventing cavities, gum disease, and ensure that any damaging conditions are treated as early as possible. These treatments, combined with flossing, brushing, and tongue scraping, will give you the greatest potential for a healthy smile.

What is the difference between a regular and a deep cleaning?

Regular teeth cleanings do not go below the gum line to remove the bacteria and could be sweeping the infection under the rug if a deep cleaning is needed. A deep cleaning is where the dentist or dental hygienist goes below the gum line to physically remove the plaque and bacteria from the root surface of the tooth.

It is crucial to remove this build-up in order to remove the infection. Once the plaque and tartar are removed, irrigation, laser therapy, or antibiotics may be recommended to completely eradicate the infection.

What happens during a teeth cleaning?

When you visit our office for a preventative care reservation, we will provide a periodontal evaluation to assess what type of cleaning is necessary. A periodontal exam measures the depths of where the gums attach to the tooth. The dental hygienist will clean your teeth by removing any plaque or tartar then floss and polish your teeth for a healthy, bright smile. Also, they will examine your smile for signs of any damaging dental conditions or diseases. The hygienist will use either hand instruments, or “scalers”, to remove the plaque or sonic scalers that vibrate at a high frequency to remove buildup around the teeth. After every cleaning, fluoride treatments have been scientifically proven to help protect the teeth from harmful bacteria which is discussed during your reservation.

How often do I have to get a teeth cleaning?

For patients who are considered less at-risk and have healthy gums after their periodontal evaluation, preventative care appointments only need to be done twice a year or every six months. For patients who are at higher risk and have signs of periodontal disease, it is recommended that periodontal maintenance appointments occur as many as four times a year. This is essential to eradicate the infections in the gums. No matter what your condition is, our team will take the necessary time to inform you of your particular situation, and will assist you in achieving a healthy, beautiful smile.

What are some common side effects after a teeth cleaning?

After your dental visit, it is common to experience some extra sensitivity due to some of the root surfaces being treated. This can typically last a week or two.

Fluoride varnishes greatly reduce the amount of sensitivity by creating an extra barrier to protect your teeth from the invasion of bacteria and buildup.

Will I receive a recommendation for at-home dental care?

After each and every preventative care appointment, the hygienist will assess your oral hygiene and recommend a homecare strategy for you, based on your personal needs. We recommend the type of toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste, and rinses you should be using. For more advanced cases, we offer prescriptionstrength toothpaste and rinses that will help you maintain good dental health.

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THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME INDUCTS SIX WOMEN FOR 2021

Please join us for our virtual Induction Ceremony, Sunday, March 21, 2021, at 2:30 PM. United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, and Spain. In 1980, she was named an American Historical Association Fellow and worked for a year as an advisor on Latin American issues in the Capitol Hill office of U.S. Congressman Lee H. Hamilton (D-Indiana). Dr. Schwartz taught U.S. and Latin American history at various southern California universities while continuing to research and write on topics ranging from Cuban bandits (Lawless Liberators) to tourism (Pleasure Island Dr. Rosalie Schwartz ​Rosalie Schwartz, Historian Dr. Rosalie Schwartz started college at age 30 after she married Larry and had two daughters, Phyllis and Thelma.

During the next decade, she earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in history from San Diego State University and a Ph.D. in Latin American history at the University of California, San Diego. Her research, supported by Fulbright and National Endowment grants, took her to libraries and archives in the

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and Flying Down to Rio) and a historical novel set in the Prohibition era (A Twist of Lemon). ​ Margaret Iwanaga Penrose, Cultural Bridge Builder Margaret Iwanaga Penrose is the president and CEO of the Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC), a 501(C) (3) comprehensive human care organization addressing the critical health, behavioral, social, housing, economic, and community development needs of Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino, Middle Eastern, East African, African American, and other ethnic communities in the San Diego region. UPAC recognizes the diverse ethnic and cultural identities and strengths of children, youth, adults, and families and their need for self-sufficiency. UPAC staff, representing 28 different languages and dialects, is dedicated to improving its community members’ quality of life by building trust and achieving sustainable results. Iwanaga Penrose has more than 40 years of experience including public and private administration of service delivery systems, training, consultation and education, @LocalUmbrellaMedia

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Susan Jester cacy. Her extensive governmental, non-profit and corporate community involvement has included local, regional, state, and national boards as well as commissions, committees, and task forces. ​ Susan Jester, Empowerer Susan Jester’s professional career in politics and community activism began in 1978, working for several non-profit charities while working full time in bank-

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ing. In 1983, Susan came out as an openly gay woman and quickly dove into current LGBT issues, becoming a well-known lesbian activist and speaking frequently with other LGBT leaders at press conferences and debates. When the AIDS epidemic struck the gay men’s community in the early 1980s, Jester used her organizing skills and political experience to raise public awareness, calm public fears, and raise critically needed money. She mobilized the LGBT community and numerous straight allies to produce the first AIDS Walk in San Diego in 1985. Jester led the statewide CA campaign against Prop 103 in 1988, a discriminatory AIDS CA ballot initiative, and coordinated with Gloria Johnson NOW’s Women’s March for Equal Justice. She currently serves on the Sheriff ’s LGBT Advisory Council, AIDS Memorial Task Force, San Diego Citizens Equal Opportunity Commission, and as an appointee to the CA Advisory Committee to the US Civil Rights Commission. ​ Genevieve Jones-Wright, Activist Genevieve Jones-Wright

Genevieve Jones-Wright

proudly served San Diego County as a public defender from 2006-2019, and is now the inaugural executive director of Community Advocates for Just and Moral Governance (MoGo)—an impact litigation organization she co-founded with another Black woman attorney. MOGO works to achieve racial justice and holds government accountable to all people, especially those who have been disen-

community. She is a past president of the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association and past regional director of the California Women Lawyers. Formerly, she served as a member of the Board of Directors of the California Association of Black Lawyers and Lawyers Club of San Diego as well as president for five consecutive years of the J. Clifford Wallace Inn of Court. Judge Trapp was also Treasurer of the National Association of Women Judges and Chair of the National Bar Association Judicial Council.

She currently serves on the Lawyers Club Advisory Board and as Chair of the Judicial Advisory Board of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers. ​

Hon. Randa Trapp franchised. Jones-Wright is the founder of Motivation.In.Action and is the 42nd president of the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association.

She is a founding board member of the David’s Harp Foundation and a volunteer attorney for the California Innocence Project.

Every day she works to dismantle our criminal legal system, as it now exists, to achieve a more just and equitable system for all. ​ Hon. Randa Trapp, Trailblazer In 2003, after practicing law for nearly 20 years, Judge Trapp was appointed by Governor Gray Davis to the San Diego County Superior Court, the third largest court system in the United States. Judge Trapp has been active in all aspects of her

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Niki de Saint Phalle Niki de Saint Phalle, Spirit Niki was born Catherine Marie-Agnès Fal de Saint Phalle on October 29, 1930 at Neuilly-sur-Seine in France. After a childhood of moving and changing schools often, she married prominent New York author Harry Mathews. A personal crisis led her to painting and she decided to become an artist in the early 1950s. Experimental assemblages gave way to “Tirs,”

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or shooting paintings, bringing de Saint Phalle international fame and membership in 1961 with a group of artists, the “New Realists,” which also included Christo, Yves Klein, Arman and Jean Tinguely, among others.

A close relationship with Swiss kinetic sculptor Jean Tinguely developed into creative collaboration and marriage in 1971.

They worked together for the construction of many of de Saint Phalle’s major sculpture projects, like Hon in Stockholm (1966), Paradis Fantastique (1967), Golem in Jerusalem (1972), Tarot Garden in Italy (19801998) and Stravinsky Fountain in Paris (1983). She never stopped exploring and worked with different materials, may it be polyester, bronze, or mosaic.

Other monumental projects of de Saint Phalle include the UC San Diego’s Sun God (1983), Noah’s Ark in Jerusalem (1998), the Grotto at the Royal Gardens of Hannover (1996 - 2003), and Queen Califia’s Magical Circle in Escondido (1999 - 2003). Niki de Saint Phalle died on May 21, 2002 in La Jolla, California. ​ The ceremony will feature our 2021 honorees, performances, and a special celebration of 20 years of the hall of fame.

This year the tickets to attend the ceremony are pay-what-youcan with a suggested donation of $25. All money raised from the WHOF goes towards funding educational programs at the Women’s Museum of California.

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We congratulate our 2021 Inductees and welcome them to the San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame!

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SHAY AFTER DARK WITH TINA Carlsbad Michelin Eats

With my recent listings in Carlsbad, I found myself spending more time in this North County coastal town. Carlsbad, almost everyone would agree, is becoming a more happening place by the minute. And there’s an argument to be made that Carlsbad’s Campfire started it all. The restaurant opened in 2016, and almost immediately made a big smash. With a gorgeous bar full of great cocktails, a lovely intimate seating area that feels cozy even when it’s packed to full, and excellent fine dining standbys like Beef Tartare, a roasted whole fish, and s’mores that you can cook over the fire yourself, Campfire is so good that it raised the bar not just for Carlsbad, but for all of North County. Michelin gave the place an elite Bib Gourmand award last year, and the award was well-deserved.

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TRAVELING WITH TROY

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My Best Kept Secret

Before I begin, I would like you to know that this is probably one of the most exciting articles I have got to write since I have waited almost 4 months to put this together.

It is one of the well-kept secrets of the travel world and I believe will revolutionize the way we book both hotels and homes.

If anyone knows me, they know my love for luxury travel or how I like to put it, creating experiences of a lifetime. Don’t get me wrong monumental moments can be created in all forms of travel. I mean the few days I stayed on a concrete bed with a concrete pillow, were the most magical nights of my life.

However, there is also something very magical about having readily available sunscreen, I mean seriously it’s so nice not having to run to get a Costco package of sunscreen before vacation. All jokes aside, I know luxury travel is incredibly expensive and just doesn’t seem like a very smart financial decision. I’m in the same boat.

You see I’m very understanding of the fact that the majority of people would not pay between $500 to upwards of $4,000 a night for a hotel, it’s quite mind-boggling, yet there is still a market for that demographic. I might be walking a fine line right now but for a long time, I never understood the reasoning for spending an ungodly amount of money on a few nights to just stay in bed but there can be a very good justification. For example, one of the perks of staying at the Four Seasons in Hualalai is guests can swim in a saltwater aquarium pool or you can take a short flight to the Rosewood Los Cabos and experience the customer service of a lifetime. But I don’t write these articles to convince you of where to spend your money, I explain my experience and what I learn, then you decide what works for you. That being said, with a small intro to a posh lifestyle I’m excited to finally show you what I have been testing out.

If Campfire is the gourmet restaurant that raised the bar in Carlsbad, then Jeune et Jolie is the Carlsbad restaurant that bounded over it. The restaurant was founded when Campfire owner John Resnick decided to give Campfire executive chef Andrew Bachelier his own showcase kitchen, and the result is Jeune et Jolie’s exquisite, intimate space. J&J is on an entirely different level of food from any other place in North County. With an actual, full open kitchen concept, you get to see every step of dish creation in a lively, bright atmosphere. Every detail is appreciated from the skinny, bespoke silverware to the totally flat ceramic plates to the brass cocktail shakers. The interior design is breathtaking from the pink couches, indoor street lanterns, to the brass circular cocktail bar. Like all top-tier restaurants, the menu allows the kitchen and bar staff to show off their ingenuity. The cocktails are a delight, the menu is a brilliant mix of classic French cuisine with some SoCal flavors added in, Jeune et Jolie is the real treasure on State Street.

So far San Diego has only one Michelin Star restaurant, but I think it is about to have two.

Drum roll, please. I welcome you to the unmatched world of “Inspirato”. The world of what I call “The Exclusive Airbnb” where you stay at the most prestigious residences and even hotels at a much more feasible rate compared to what you could be paying on hotels.com, VRBO, or AMEX Fine Hotels and Resorts. To clarify, this is not at all an advertisement nor did Inspirato know I had some ties to the travel industry, this was strictly done with my finances and my free will.

Inspirato, a luxury travel subscription, focuses on creating a seamless travel experience while taking care of everything from start to finish. You no longer have to worry about countless checklists when traveling because you have a dedicated team that helps plan out every detail from the activities you want to do, to even the groceries you need to be delivered upon your arrival, which by the way is complimentary at all of their Inspirato residences. Coming full circle, now you can have your Costco sunscreen waiting for you rather than pushing through the long lines the night before your trip. So shoutout to all my caregivers, moms, and dads, who always put in the work for family vacations but now your life is about to be a lot easier.

I may start to sound like an Expedia commercial but it is truly my candid passion and joy for a company that has given amazing opportunities to regular folks like me to experience the true wonders of the world with top-level service and quality.

I wish I could write a thousand more words about this company explaining the ins and outs of it all but that’s for another day. Inspirato is the best at what they do, they are membership-based with two options ranging from $600 - $2500 per month while always offering cancellation at any time. No hidden fees or unexpected charges, everything is very straightforward on what you will receive. Thus I have attached below an awesome individual by the name of Erik Tengwall who onboarded me to Inspirato. He is what sold me on Inspirato and can give you all the information your seeking that I can not provide right now due to space. Erik is kind, thoughtful, and most of all very patient so there never will be a sense of pressure to join. If you decide to take the time to email or call him, say your friends of Troy Shay and he will take great care of you, just as he’s done for many of my closest friends and colleagues.

Erik Tengwall | Senior Regional Director etengwall@inspirato.com | Mobile: 320.905.3637 As always, it’s an honor to write for all you travel enthusiasts and a blessing to have the opportunity to see the wonders of the world.

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What I want to share with you this month is not anything you don’t already know, but it’s more of a reminder, especially for those who are still in the workforce or are looking for employment. My good friend, Jane, works in the software industry and she works for a large healthcare company. She happens to be in the position to make decisions on hiring new software engineers. She recently told me how a young college graduate had lost his opportunity of getting hired by her company because of something he had “commented” on a Facebook posting. Noticed I said, “Commented,” and not, “Posted.” Jane told me she was about to call this young applicant up to give him a conditional job offer, but her HR department called and told her to cancel the job offer to this particular individual. What she found out later was because this young man had commented something on a Facebook posting, and it was a joke about another culture. On the feedback, all they told this young man was they had hired someone else who was more qualified.

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After hearing Jane’s story, I immediately called my son, who is in his third year of college. I had to warn him, again, not just about posting things online, but also not to comment on others’ postings. The “cancel culture” is alive and well, and that poor young man whom my friend, Janes, almost offered a job to got “cancelled” because of something he had commented, which he probably thought was funny at the time. I don’t know if this young man was malicious in his comment, or if it was a bad joke with bad taste. I’m sure we’ve all done and said dumb things when we were young, and thank God there was no social media back then. I may still be unemployed. LOL. I am no hypocrite, so I’ll be the first to tell you I am guilty as charged. From time to time, I would scroll through Facebook and comment on friends’ postings; most times it’s in good humor. Humor is what keeps us sane, and in some professions, that’s all they got to deal with the depressing subject matter they’re surrounded by day-in and day-out. I find that our society has gone so far out in the left field with being overly sensitive and feeling offended by just about everything. Whether you agree with me or not, that’s the new reality we live in and you have to learn to navigate your personal and professional life through it. Be smart about your social media postings and comments. I guess the old saying, “If you got nothing good to say, don’t say anything at all,” or something to that effect, seems to work well in today’s environment.

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FIRE UP THE PROJECTOR SAN DIEGO, THE ROOFTOP IS BACK!!!

Rooftop Cinema Club, the Ultimate Outdoor Cinema Experience, will re-open its doors on Thursday, March 18 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego It’s time to fire up the projector and the popcorn machine as Rooftop Cinema Club is set to re-open on Thursday, March 18 with an ’80s-themed weekend of programming. The ultimate outdoor cinema experience’s San Diego location still sits atop the 4th floor terrace at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, but steps out with a new venue name – Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero.

San Diegans everywhere are eager to venture out after spending most of the last year in quarantine, and with its expanded footprint, Rooftop Cinema Club offers a fun and safe night out at the cinema, which you can enjoy while sitting amidst the picturesque Downtown San Diego skyline.

Rooftop’s lineup of films is second-to-none, featuring everything from cult-classics to recent box office hits, and this season’s queue is no exception. The current schedule through May 2 is below and offers as much variety as fun themed nights, including an ’80s-themed opening weekend, Family-Friendly Screenings on Sundays, a Pet-Friendly “Wooftop Cinema Club” on April 11, and a host of additional celebrations. And due to COVID restrictions, Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero has been deemed a ‘limited capacity’ venue, so you’ll want to get your tickets early to not miss out on the fun!

Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero is located at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, 1 Market Place, San Diego (92101) on the 4th Floor Sport Terrace of the Harbor Tower.

Doors open nightly at 6:30 p.m. and films start at 7:30 or 8:00 p.m.

Opening early allows guests plenty of time to enjoy the “Social Cinema” aspect of Rooftop Cinema Club, which includes amazing sunsets, classic table games, fantastic food and top-shelf drinks. Rooftop Cinema Club is open exclusively to adults 18-and-over, however, every Sunday features a Family-Friendly screening so the whole family can come out and enjoy a fun film under the stars.

Family-Friendly Screenings, every Sunday starting 3/28 Welcome to Rooftop Cinema Club’s new Family-Friendly screenings! Every Sunday, starting March 28, they’re opening up the usually 18+ Rooftop venue to younger moviegoers as well, so the whole family can enjoy a movie night under the stars. Be sure to select the “Kids and Teens” ticket for anyone under 18, and we suggest checking out the film’s rating before making plans as ratings will vary.

‘80s-Themed Opening Weekend, 3/18 - 3/21 Rooftop Cinema Club is opening up the Rooftop by going back in time with some of the most be-

loved ’80s classics, like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Princess Bride, Dirty Dancing and Coming to America. Break out those shoulder pads and stock up on hairspray because you’re going with them. Plus, the best-dressed ’80s guest will get a special prize 🎁.

Sunday, April 11 - RATATOUILLE Rooftop Cinema Club is happy to share that Wooftop is back for National Pet Day with a screening that is not only family-friendly, but dog-friendly as well! This year they’re shining a spotlight on our non-human friends by screening Ratatouille (yes, even rats can be pets and no, that doesn’t mean you should bring your pet rat).

Come watch this delicious tail (pun intended) with your favorite furry friend, and they’ll take care of the rest!

Thursday, April 15 - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN In the enduring spirit of P.T. Barnum and company, Rooftop Cinema Club is decking out the venue in “three-ring circus” decor for their themed-night screening of The Greatest Showman.

Friday, April 16 - SELENA Bidi Bidi Bom Bom! On the day that would’ve been her 50th birthday, Rooftop Cinema Club is honoring the life and legacy of the beloved Texas music star by screening the seminal Jennifer Lopez biopic, Selena.

Saturday, April 17 - HIGH FIDELITY When we were listing out the top 5 films to play in honor of Record Store Day, the vinyl-loving High Fidelity was #1 with a bullet!

Tuesday, April 20 - THE BIG LEBOWSKI Come relax at the Rooftop this 4/20 with everyone’s favorite L.A. bowler who’s got an affinity for White Russians.

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Wednesday, April 28 - WONDER WOMAN 1984 This Superhero Day, Rooftop Cinema Club is celebrating one of the most iconic characters to grace comic books and movie screens.

Gal Gadot’s latest take on Wonder Woman has introduced the character to a whole new generation of fans!

Adhering to COVID protocols, Rooftop Cinema Club’s tickets are now being sold exclusively online.

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ets start at $17.50 (Sun-Thurs) and $18.50 (Fri & Sat) for an adjustable single lounge seat. For $20.50 (SunThurs) and $21.50 (Fri & Sat), For more information about Rooftop Cinema Club, visit www. rooftopcinemaclub.com/embarcadero. You can also stay connected with Rooftop Cinema Club socially on Instagram (@rooftopcinemaclub), Facebook (@rooftopcinemaclub) and Twitter (@RooftopCinema) and with the hashtag #RooftopMoments.

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Thu, March 18, 2021

FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF

7:30 p.m.

Fri, March 19, 2021

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

7:30 p.m.

Sat, March 20, 2021

DIRTY DANCING

7:30 p.m.

Sun, March 21, 2021

COMING TO AMERICA

7:30 p.m.

Tue, March 23, 2021

CLUELESS

7:30 p.m.

Wed, March 24, 2021

10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU

7:30 p.m.

Thu, March 25, 2021

PULP FICTION

7:30 p.m.

Fri, March 26, 2021

GREASE

7:30 p.m.

Sat, March 27, 2021

ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY

7:30 p.m.

Sun, March 28, 2021

THE GOONIES – (Family-Friendly Screening)

7:30 p.m.

Tue, March 30, 2021

MEAN GIRLS

7:30 p.m.

Wed, March 31, 2021

LA LA LAND

7:30 p.m.

Thu, April 1, 2021

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

7:30 p.m.

Fri, April 2, 2021

BACK TO THE FUTURE

7:30 p.m.

Sat, April 3, 2021

JURASSIC PARK

7:30 p.m.

Sun, April 4, 2021

THE CROODS: A NEW AGE – (Family-Friendly Screening)

7:30 p.m.

Tue, April 6, 2021

THE GREAT GATSBY

8:00 p.m.

Wed, April 7, 2021

FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF

8:00 p.m.

Thu, April 8, 2021

POINT BREAK

8:00 p.m.

Fri, April 9, 2021

SCREAM

8:00 p.m.

Sat, April 10, 2021

13 GOING ON 30

8:00 p.m.

Sun, April 11, 2021

RATATOUILLE – (Family and Pet-Friendly “Wooftop” Screening)

8:00 p.m.

Tue, April 13, 2021

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

8:00 p.m.

Wed, April 14, 2021

PRETTY WOMAN

8:00 p.m.

Thu, April 15, 2021

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

8:00 p.m.

Fri, April 16, 2021

SELENA

8:00 p.m.

Sat, April 17, 2021

HIGH FIDELITY

8:00 p.m.

Sun, April 18, 2021

THE SANDLOT – (Family-Friendly Screening)

8:00 p.m.

Tue, April 20, 2021

THE BIG LEBOWSKI

8:00 p.m.

Wed, April 21, 2021

PITCH PERFECT

8:00 p.m.

Thu, April 22, 2021

DAZED AND CONFUSED

8:00 p.m.

Fri, April 23, 2021

LOVE & BASKETBALL

8:00 p.m.

Sat, April 24, 2021

CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE

8:00 p.m.

Sun, April 25, 2021

HARRY POTTER & THE SORCERER’S STONE – (Family-Friendly Screening)

8:00 p.m.

Tue, April 27, 2021

THE DARK KNIGHT

8:00 p.m.

Wed, April 28, 2021

WONDER WOMAN 1984

8:00 p.m.

Thu, April 29, 2021

THE NOTEBOOK

8:00 p.m.

Fri, April 30, 2021

FIGHT CLUB

8:00 p.m.

Sat, May 1, 2021

BRIDESMAIDS

8:00 p.m.

Sun, May 2, 2021

THE PRINCESS BRIDE – (Family-Friendly Screening)

8:00 p.m.

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MEDICAL CANNABIS DEEMED AN

By Michael Patterson NHA, OTR/L, CEAS

As the global COVID-19 pandemic caused most US businesses to close in March 2020, the medical cannabis industry has been deemed an “essential service” in almost every state in which medical cannabis is legal. The state of Florida is one of those states that have allowed medical cannabis dispensaries and businesses to remain open during the COVID-19 “lockdown”. This declaration is a tremendous victory for the legitimacy of medical cannabis being used a medicine, just like other pharmaceuticals that are sold in pharmacies (which are allowed to stay open as well). This declaration follows the same message as 40 other countries, in which medical cannabis is legal, have deemed the industry an essential service.

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ized cannabis as everything from a “gateway” drug to testimony under oath to Congress in 1938

by Dr. James Munch, professor of physiology and pharmacology at Temple University, in which he said “I smoked cannabis and it turned me into a bat and I flew around the room.” Now, we have moved away from ideology and fear leading our cannabis policy, to facts and science. This “essential service” designation affects our society by legitimizing cannabis as a medicine, and psychologically prepares our society to accept the eventual realization that cannabis will be fully 100% legal in the US and many other countries around the world in the near future.

Economic Impact From my recent trip in March 2020 to speak at the first-ever Medical Cannabis Conference in Ireland (immediately before the world shutdown), I was able to witness the beginning of the medical cannabis industry being viewed as a global commodity and opportunity for Ireland to develop this industry on a pharmaceutical level. This will create opportunity and jobs for its citizens and tax revenue for its country. Outside the United States, the world is moving forward with medical cannabis without US guidance, intervention, and without exports of US product. This decision by the United States to keep cannabis illegal at the federal level is causing US cannabis related businesses to miss out on opportunities for growth internationally, and de-

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crease the USA’s ability to impact an emerging multi-billion-dollar global industry.

Future for Florida The “essential service” designation for the Florida medical cannabis industry will speed up the talk and action to legalize recreational cannabis. As someone who has worked in healthcare all of my adult life, my personal feelings on recreational cannabis are that it is not my “fight” or purpose to lead a revolution for legalizing adult use cannabis. However, I know adult-use cannabis is coming and with it will come thousands of jobs and billions in tax revenue for smart states that realize cannabis is a commodity which will bring opportunity to its citizens.

Florida has the ability to become the eventual leader in cannabis science, research and development, and international trade of cannabis related products (once cannabis is legal at the federal level).

Currently, Florida is one of the largest medical cannabis patient states with over 320,000 medical cannabis patients. The number of patients is expected to be over 500,000 by 2021.

When recreational cannabis is legalized, between the residents of Florida and tourists, we will see over two million monthly users of cannabis within the state. That number may shock some people, but when put in context with alcohol use by citizens of Florida, two million monthly users is a very low number. Florida has the potential to provide a distribution point for cannabis imports to come through our ports (creating jobs and tax revenue) and creating “Amazon” style distribution centers within the state to fulfill orders and ship across the USA. Essential service designation, is the “straw” that will eventually break the “camel’s back” which moves cannabis into mainstream society. We as Floridians have a choice to allow others to benefit from the inevitable legalization of cannabis at the federal level, or we can begin to work together to create the future of the cannabis industry. As Tony Robbins once said, “Expect change. Analyze the landscape. Take the opportunities.

Stop being the chess piece; become the player. Its your move”.

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City News Service via Times of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced Tuesday that he is prioritizing beating COVID-19, protecting the city’s core services and jobs and preparing the city for a return to life after the pandemic should Congress pass the American Rescue Plan this week.

Gloria unveiled the framework for how the approximately $300 million expected in federal relief will be used to jumpstart San Diego’s economic recovery and provide help to its most vulnerable residents, assuming Congress votes to pass the $1.9 trillion act and President Joe Biden signs it.

“I am ready to get our city back on track and back to work with the economic aid provided in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan,” Gloria said. “With these resources, we will defeat COVID-19, protect core city services and provide aid to small businesses. I ask San Diegans to join me in urging Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan so we can build a better tomorrow for all of us.

SALK PROFESSOR WOLFGANG BUSCH NAMED FIRST INCUNBENT OF HESS CHAIR IN PLANT SCIENCE

Salk Professor Wolfgang Busch has been recognized for his contributions and dedication to advancing science through research by being named the first holder of the Hess Chair in Plant Science, effective April 1, 2021.

Wolfgang Busch (Credit: Salk Institute)

Hess Corporation, a global independent energy company, recently donated $3 million to establish the endowed chair at Salk.

Busch, a member of the Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory and the Integrative Biology Laboratory, studies plants’ roots, which are not only critical for

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obtaining water and nutrients from the soil but also for storing potentially billions of tons of carbon per year from the atmosphere, thereby constituting a powerful tool for mitigating climate change. His research seeks to understand which genes and molecular mechanisms determine how roots develop and grow, and respond to the environment. Recently, Busch uncovered a gene responsible for helping plants thrive in stressful environments.

Prior to that, he discovered a gene that determines whether a root grows deep or shallow in the soil.

“We believe the scientific advancements by Salk’s plant science team will play a pivotal role in addressing climate change, and we are honored to support their groundbreaking work,” says John Hess, CEO of Hess Corporation.

SAN DIEGO AND SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL DISTRICTS ANNOUNCE BIG SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS CALMATTERS

Two of the state’s largest districts have unveiled plans for multimillion-dollar summer school programs, signaling this could be one of California’s main strategies to address a year of learning loss during the pandemic.

On Tuesday, San Diego Unified approved a $22 million summer school program with in-person and online options, intended to help students improve their grades and increase the number of graduating high school seniors; currently, 20 percent aren’t on track to graduate in June.

San Francisco Unified announced a $50 million initiative Wednesday to offer in-person classes, summer camps and child care to all 52,000 K-12 public school students free of charge, with online options for those who choose.

PORT OF SAN DIEGO OKS AGREEMENT FOR SOUTH SAN DIEGO BAY WETLANDS RESTORATION

As part of efforts to protect and enhance San Diego Bay’s natural resources, the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex and Poseidon Resources to coordinate on wetlands restoration and enhancement in south San Diego Bay. The MOU allows the three parties to share information, consult and coordinate on implementation, and collaborate on the design, construction, and long-term monitoring of south San Diego Bay restoration, including the Refuge and Poseidon’s Otay River Estuary Restoration Project (ORERP) and, as may be approved by the Port’s

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SBCS RECEIVES $20,000 FROM NECA TO HELP CHULA VISTA RESIDENTS PAY RENT AND UTILITIES SBCS has received a $20,000 donation to its new rental and utility assistance programthat will assist Chula Vista residents who have been impacted by the pandemic from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) San Diego chapter.

The donation was coordinated by Chula Vista Mayor Mary Salas who has worked alongside both organizations and comes just a week before SBCS will begin accepting applications for assistance from the program.

“I’ve worked with NECA for many years and I know how passionately they advocate for their members. It’s wonderful to see them step-up on behalf of their neighbors as well,” said Salas.

“NECA’s $20,000 donation to the SBCS rental assistance program is a wonderful demonstration of community spirit.”

DRONES THAT CAN CALCULATE, COMMUNICATE AND SOLVE COMPLEX PROBLEMS

By Padma Nagappan | SDSU

Imagine a drone that can perform complex calculations while up in the air, communicate with other drones in its network and harness artificial intelligence to provide smart services, such as crowd control, traffic monitoring, and emergency response.

Engineering researcher Junfei Xie received a National Science Foundation CAREER award to develop a flying cloud computing system in the air.

If it sounds far-fetched, it’s actually not — a San Diego State University engineering researcher is working on developing a theoretical framework for networked airborne computing that will make this a reality sooner rather than later.

Junfei Xie is an assistant professor in SDSU’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, whose background as well as research focus combine interdisciplinary knowledge from both these fields.

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on her previous work and develop a system for drones to have networked airborne computing capability.

VOXOX ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUMAIL INC.

VOXOX, a 5G-enabled AI cloud communications company, announced its partnership with YouMail Inc., which provides security-first, cloud-based communication services for mobile phones.YouMail protects consumers, enterprises, and carriers from harmful phone calls.

VOXOX, which processes billions of calls and texts monthly, will be using YouMail’s sophisticated Robocall Mitigation Service and patented technology to block robocalls and phishing messages, protecting users from spam, identity theft, stalkers, and corporate fraud. YouMail’s robocall mitigation services protect carriers from originating, carrying, or terminating bad traffic on their networks, and have helped shut down numerous illegal robocalling campaigns, which allows carriers like VOXOX to quickly prevent bad calls from reaching peers or consumers and proactively shut down fraud.

“We believe security is of utmost importance. We are excited to team up with YouMail to provide trustworthy security and mitigation to all our users,” says Cleve Adams, CEO of VOXOX. Engineering researcher Junfei Xie received a National Science Foundation CAREER award to develop a flying cloud computing system in the air.

SAN DIEGO PADRES AND TAPPIT PARTNER TO TAKE PETCO PARK CASHLESS

Tappit, the global payment and data ecosystem for sports, events, stadiums and venues, announced a multi-year partnership with the San Diego Padres. The partnership, which marks Tappit’s first with an MLB team, will help ensure a safe return when Padres fans are allowed back into Petco Park for the 2021 baseball season with the implementation of safe and seamless contactless mobile payment technology throughout the stadium.

Tappit will provide its white label mobile payment technology for Padres fans through the team’s MLB Ballpark app, which will allow fans to make purchases using only their cell phone. Fans can link their preferred payment method to the app to enjoy a frictionless experience at concession and merchandise stands throughout the stadium to purchase food, drinks and merchandise quickly and efficiently.

CALIFORNIA TO GET ANOTHER MASSIVE INFUSION OF CASH CalMatters

California’s coffers — already

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overflowing with a $25.3 billion surplus — could soon see another massive infusion of cash.

California’s state and local governments are set to reap $40 billion of the $1.9 trillion federal stimulus package that narrowly passed the Senate on Saturday and which President Joe Biden is expected to sign this week after a final vote in the House of Representatives.

The massive measure, which represents nearly one-tenth of the U.S. economy, closely follows a $7.6 billion state stimulus package Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law late last month. It also fulfills one of Newsom’s major requests of the federal government: The governor in January asked Biden to provide emergency funding for state and local governments after it wasn’t included in the December stimulus package.

The American Rescue Plan also includes $1,400 stimulus payments for millions of Americans and supplemental unemployment benefits of $300 per week through Sept. 6. This could spell trouble for California’s beleaguered unemployment department, which just began certifying on Sunday claimants’ benefits from the December stimulus package

THERAPY SNEAKS INTO HARD LAYER OF PANCREATIC CANCER AND DESTROYS IT FROM WITHIN

Every 12 minutes, someone in the United States dies of pancreatic cancer, which is often diagnosed late, spreads rapidly and has a five-year survival rate at approximately 10 percent. Treatment may involve radiation, surgery and chemotherapy, though often the cancer becomes resistant to drugs.

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center, in collaboration with Sanford-Burnham-Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and Columbia University, demonstrated that a new tumor-penetrating therapy, tested in animal models, may enhance the effects of chemotherapy, reduce metastasis and increase survival.

The study, published online March 9, 2021 in Nature Communications, showed how a tumor-targeting peptide, called iRGD, can sneak inside the armor that the tumor built to protect itself and use the fibrous tissue as a highway to reach deeper inside, destroying the tumor from within.

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON PARTNERS WITH IGRAD ON NEW PERSONALIZED FINANCIAL WELLNESS PLATFORM

Franklin Templeton has partnered with San Diego-based financial education company iGrad to

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develop MyFi Guide, a financial wellness digital platform designed for financial professionals to share with defined contribution plan sponsors and participants.

Powered by iGrad’s award-winning Enrich financial wellness solution, MyFi Guide features the Your Money Personality financial behavior assessment, which analyzes each user’s financial “personality.”

The MyFi Guide financial wellness platform also offers: • Financial education courses with personalized action plans on topics including budgeting, mortgages, healthcare, college savings, student loan repayment, banking, credit, financial planning and more • Retirement and home affordability analyzers • A suite of student loan and higher education tools • Personal finance calculators and a real-time budget tool

FINE PARTICULATE MATTER FROM WILDFIRE SMOKE MORE HARMFUL THAN POLLUTION FROM OTHER SOURCES

Researchers call for revisions to air-quality monitoring guidelines to consider the sources of emissions

Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego examining 14 years of hospital admissions data conclude that the fine particles in wildfire smoke can be several times more harmful to human respiratory health than particulate matter from other sources such as car exhaust. While this distinction has been previously identified in laboratory experiments, the new study confirms it at the population level.

This new research work, focused on Southern California, reveals the risks of tiny airborne particles with diameters of up to 2.5 microns, about one-twentieth that of a human hair. These particles – termed PM2.5 – are the main component of wildfire smoke and can penetrate the human respiratory tract, enter the bloodstream and impair vital organs.

The study appears March 5 in the journal Nature Communica-

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tions by researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego. It was funded by the University of California Office of the President, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Advancing Minority Aging Research at UC San Diego and theOffice of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.

To isolate wildfire-produced PM2.5 from other sources of particulate pollution, the researchers defined exposure to wildfire PM2.5 as exposure to strong Santa Ana winds with fire upwind. A second measure of exposure involved smoke plume data from NOAA’s Hazard Mapping System.

A 10 microgram-per-cubic meter increase in PM2.5 attributed to sources other than wildfire smoke was estimated to increase respiratory hospital admissions by 1 percent.

The same increase, when attributed to wildfire smoke, caused between a 1.3 to 10 percent increase in respiratory admissions.

Corresponding author Rosana Aguilera said the research suggests that assuming all particles of a certain size are equally toxic may be inaccurate and that the effects of wildfires – even at a distance – represent a pressing human health concern.

“There is a daily threshold for the

amount of PM2.5 in the air that is considered acceptable by the county and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),” said Aguilera, a postdoctoral scholar at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. “The problem with this standard is that it doesn’t account for different sources of emission of PM2.5.”

As of now, there is not a consensus as to why wildfire PM2.5 is more harmful to humans than other sources of particulate pollution.

If PM2.5 from wildfires is more dangerous to human lungs than that of ambient air pollution, the threshold for what are considered safe levels of PM2.5 should reflect the source of the particles, especially during the expanding wildfire season. This is especially relevant in California and other regions where most PM2.5 is expected to come from wildfires.

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Ana winds drive the most severe wildfires and tend to blow wildfire smoke towards populated coastal regions. Climate change delays the start of the region’s rainy season, which pushes wildfire season closer to the peak of the Santa Ana winds in early winter. Additionally, as populations grow in wildland urban interface areas, the risks of ignitions and impacts of wildfire and smoke increase for those who live inland and downwind.

Coauthor Tom Corringham points to the implications for climate change: “As conditions in Southern California become hotter and drier, we expect to see increased wildfire activity. This study demonstrates that the harm due to wildfire smoke may be greater than previously thought, bolstering the argument for early wildfire detection systems and efforts to mitigate climate change.”

PETCO AND SAN DIEGO PADRES ANNOUNCE PARK NAMING RIGHTS EXTENSION

Petco and the San Diego Padres announced an agreement to extend the naming rights for Petco Park through the 2027 Major League Baseball season. The twoyear extension on this now 17-year relationship is emblematic of the continued strength and recognition of the iconic Petco brand and the company’s strong roots in San Diego, according to the announcement.

In line with its health and wellness focus, Petco is also entering into a unique strategic partnership with Padres players and pet parents Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., finding ways to improve the well-being of both pets and their parents.

Under the new agreement, Petco will continue to be featured prominently throughout the ballpark with dynamic signage featuring its new logo, and will continue to partner with the Padres on exciting activations and promotions during each season. As part of the partnership with Machado and Tatis Jr., Petco will collaborate with the players on social and digital content, as well as other activations centered around Petco’s health and wellness focus so fans can take their pet parenthood to the next level.

REVEALING THE SECRETS OF SEAWEED

Researchers explore seaweed genome diversity in project that could help solve societal challenges San Diego’s tide pools are a popular site for visitors hoping to see some form of marine life. Revealed with the ebb and flow of the tides, these rocky coastal wonderlands are often teeming with creatures ranging from hermit crabs and octopus to small fishes and sea anemones.

But beyond the scene-stealing marine critters—if you look a little closer—you will find seaweed, or algae, and lots of it.

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Since the project began in 2019, researchers in the Moore Lab have been working to unravel the complex chemistry of seaweeds, particularly how they construct certain molecules that could have important applications in fields such as manufacturing and medicine. The team is currently working with the JGI to sequence the genomes of 10 different types of biosynthetically “gifted” red seaweeds found in San Diego, something that has never been done before.

CARLENE MOORE APPOINTED CEO OF THE DEL MAR FAIR BOARD

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Catholic Church in Chula Vista.

The 17,420-square-foot, one-story, wood-frame and stucco worship building has a seating capacity of 1,000, as well as other ancillary and supporting spaces.

The building features a 44-foot tall steel cross that weighs 4,000 pounds. It is constructed of steel plates with a hand hammered finish welded to structural steel tubes. The top of the cross sits at 62 feet above the ground. The site development scope of work included modifications to a small portion of the existing surface parking lot, paved courtyards, walks, ramps, landscaping and irrigation as well as required grading, drainage and utility improvements.

Mater Dei Catholic Church was represented by Father Ven. Domusstudio architecture was the architect of record with David Pfeifer as principle-in-charge, Scott McColl as architect, and Diane Zoura as designer.

COUNTY RESIDENTS GRADUATE FROM FIRST SPANISH LANGUAGE SHERIFF’S ACADEMY The 22nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors/Del Mar Fairgrounds appointed Interim CEO Carlene Moore to the position of chief executive officer.

Carlene has proven herself to be a true leader. Her hard work and dedication during her entire time with the Del Mar Fairgrounds, but in particular over the past 12 months while she has helped navigate the organization through extremely challenging times, has been remarkable,” said Board President Richard Valdez.

Moore was appointed interim CEO in August 2020. She initially joined the staff as deputy general manager in February 2019 after an extensive search. Prior to joining the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Moore served as CEO of the Napa County Fair Association (Calistoga, Calif.).

Her experience in the fair industry spans back to 1994, having also worked at the El Dorado County Fair (Placerville, Calif.) and Placer County Fair (Roseville, Calif.).

Moore graduated Cum Laude from California State University, Sacramento with a concentration in Strategic Management.

TSA CONSTRUCTION COMPLETES MATER DEI CATHOLIC CHURCH TSA Construction Inc. has completed construction of Mater Dei

A group of 36 residents of San Diego County graduated Feb. 17 from the “Academia de Alguacil,” the first-of-its-kind Spanish language sheriff’s academy sponsored by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Delivered virtually via Zoom and entirely in Spanish, the fiveweek program was designed as a relationship-building program to help provide equity in educating one of the county’s most vulnerable populations about law enforcement procedures and available resources in San Diego County.

ALICEN ROBERTS NAMED SITE DIRECTOR AT HANDS OF PEACE

Alicen Roberts has been named site director at Hands of Peace, an international non-profit organization that empowers American, Israeli and Palestinian youth to become agents of change. Roberts has over a decade of experience in interfaith organizing, youth empowerment training, and academic research in conflict transformation, Roberts has lived and studied in the Middle East region, receiving several grants to study Hebrew, Arabic, and International Relations in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Bethlehem during the last 12 years.

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together American, Israeli and Palestinian youth in concurrent dialogue-based encounters in San Diego and Chicago. She will lead outreach and engagement with alumni in the United States and coordinate alumni programming with Hands of Peace Regional Managers in the Middle East.

AIRPORT INNOVATION LAB LAUNCHES ONEYEAR PROGRAM TO TEST AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGY

Autonomous technology that enhances airport functions such as airside operations, terminal space operations, or intra-transit options are the focus of the Airport Innovation Lab’s inaugural one-year program at the San Diego International Airport . Now through Spring 2021, applications are being accepted to this program that will allow companies with autonomous technology solutions to test and refine their products in a live environment.

Examples of technology accepted to this program are autonomous pushback solutions, AI-based smart assistants, and autonomous transit options for moving passengers and staff throughout the airport within the terminal space.

Accepted applicants will participate in a four-quarter, one-year program. In each three-month quarter, participants will partake in a variety of workshops, testing sprints, and one-on-one mentoring sessions that will culminate with demo-day presentations.

At the end of the program, successful autonomous technology solutions will have the potential to enter into contract negotiations with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.

For more information and to apply, visit www.innovate.san.org.

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Legion,” says CJ Stos, principal of Stos Partners Matt Pourcho of CBRE represented Stos Partners as the seller in the transaction. Fred Aframian of CBRE represented the buyer in the transaction.

COUNTY LAB, FIRE STATIONS TO BENEFIT FROM BACKUP POWER SUPPLY FUNDS

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to ratify the acceptance of fiscal year 2020-2021 state community power resiliency funds, a key step in helping to improve backup energy sources for essential facilities and communications equipment as part of emergency preparedness efforts in the county.

Launched Oct. 25, 2019, by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Local Government Public Safety Power Shutoff Resiliency Program provided state funding to help mitigate the effects of utility-initiated public safety power shutoffs. The name of the program was changed to “Community Power Resiliency” for the current fiscal year.

According to Jeff Toney, San Diego County Office of Emergency Services (OES) director, the program funds the development of plans for securing items such as generators, fuel storage and other backup energy sources for critical operations during a power shutoff event.

BOB BOLINGER ELECTED 2021 PRESIDENT OF SAN DIEGO BOWL GAME ASSOCIATION

STOS PARTNERS SELLS MULTITENANT BUILDING IN CARLSBAD FOR $5.24M

Stos Partners, a privately held commercial real estate investment firm, has sold a 22,156- square-foot multi-tenant R&D in Carlsbad after completing renovations and bringing the asset to full occupancy within 18 months. The property was purchased for $3.78 million and sold for $5.24 million. It is located at 5816 Dryden Place.

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The San Diego Bowl Game Association’s board of directors has elected Bob Bolinger president of the nonprofit in 2021. The association oversees the annual SDCCU Holiday Bowl football game and a year around calendar of events. He succeeds Dan Moore.

Bolinger is a partner with CSBimpact, a San Diego-based marketing and media management firm that specializes in strategic media placement, brand development and thought leadership for a diverse portfolio of clients. Previously, hiscareer was in broadcasting with management roles at several major

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Since 1978, the bowl effort has generated an economic benefit of $977 million for the San Diego region.

Other 2021 elected officers for the San Diego Bowl Game Association include: Cherry Park, president-elect; John Finkenberg, secretary; and Jackie Reed, treasurer. Newly appointed members of the 21-member board of directors include Mike Green and Alberto Mier y Teran.

KITCHELL IN SAN DIEGO HONORED BY ALS ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTING WALK

The ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter has recognized the San Diego office of Kitchell CEM, a construction, engineering and professional services firm, as one of the top, first-time teams to participate at its most recent Walk to Defeat ALS. ALS officials said Team Kitchell raised more than $4,300 in donations, which also included matching funds from the Kitchell Foundation. Overall, the 2020 Walk to Defeat ALS, held in October 2020 with about 2,000 participants, raised $300,000 in donations, which was the event’s fundraising goal.

Jennifer Baker, a program manager with Kitchell, was her company’s team captain for the ALS walk. Baker’s mom Jean passed away in 2011 from ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease.

The 2021 Walk to Defeat ALS will be held Sunday, Oct. 17, at De Anza Cove in Mission Bay. Registration is now open. For event details, visit www.alsasd.org.

BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS APPOINTS MARK YEILDING AS PORT AUDITOR

The Port of San Diego announces the appointment of Mark Yeilding as port auditor. He had been serving as acting port auditor since Jan. 8, 2020. Yeilding succeeds Robert “Bob” Monson, who served as the port’s auditor from 2013 until his retirement on Jan. 7, 2020.

In his job, Yeilding plans, organizes, directs and oversees the port’s audit function. He is responsible for auditing internal accounting and financial management activities to assure compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards. In this position, he will examine and analyze fiscal procedures, verify accounts and expenditures, and provide other analyses of financial and operating data as directed by the Board of Port Commissioners.

Yeilding began his career at the Port in February 2014 as a deputy port auditor. In April 2018, he was appointed assistant port auditor, overseeing four deputy port auditors. He holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California

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CAL STATE SAN MARCOS NAMES NEXT VP OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

California State University San Marcos President Ellen Neufeldt announced the appointment of Leon Wydem as the university’s new vice president of finance and administrative services. Wyden currently serves as vice president for administration and finance at Frostburg State University (FSU) in Frostburg, Md. Frostburg is part of the University System of Maryland.

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nalism and so-called “fake news.”

The program will kick off with a virtual panel discussion featuring local journalists on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 6 p.m.

The first program in the series of four panels is “Where Do We Go from Here: Life After the Trump White House” and will focus on how journalists report on elected officials. The program will be moderated by The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial and Opinion Director Matthew T. Hall and will feature Kate Morrissey, immigration reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune, Ismael Estrada, managing editor of NBC 7 San Diego, Chris Megerian, White House reporter for the Los Angeles Times, investigative journalist Jean Guerrero and Alex Presha from ABC News.

To register for the program, visit the San Diego Public Library event calendar. Registration closes on March 14, 2021 at 6 p.m. Other programs will be announced at a later date.

‘REVOLUTIONARY’ FEDERAL STIMULUS BILL COULD CUT CALIFORNIA CHILD POVERTY BY HALF CalMatters

At CSUSM, Wyden will be responsible for overseeing a division of 240 employees with six subdivisions: administration, business and financial services, facilities development and management, human resources, the university police department and the CSUSM Corporation. Wyden’s appointment will begin at the end of May 2021.

Wyden’s previous positions include vice president for business affairs at the University of Findlay, vice president for finance and administration at Tiffin University, and associate vice president of finance and planning at Upper Iowa University. Wyden’s first position in higher education was as deputy controller at Howard University.

Wyden holds a bachelor’s of business administration in accounting from the University of Detroit Mercy and is a certified public accountant. He succeeds Mary Stephens, who has served in the interim role since the retirement of Neal Hoss in fall 2020.

NEW SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON MEDIA LITERACY

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California’s child poverty rate could be slashed in half by the $1.9 trillion relief package the House of Representatives sent to Biden’s desk on Wednesday — marking a potential turning point for the Golden State, which has the nation’s highest poverty rate when accounting for the cost of living.

Roughly two-thirds of California’s families with children will receive monthly cash aid for a year with no strings attached, something the state’s progressives had long dreamed of, but never managed to achieve, CalMatters’ Jackie Botts reports.

The expanded child tax credit, paired with California’s $600 Golden State stimulus payments, could help hundreds of thousands of undocumented families — who were shut out of earlier relief efforts — turn a financial corner amid the pandemic.

MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM’S MAJOR RESTORATION NEARLY COMPLETED Mingei International Museum’s three-year transformative construction project at its Balboa Park location is nearly complete and now scheduled for reopening in late summer in adherence with state COVID-19 guidelines. A larger community-wide celebration and official grand opening is being planned for the fall.

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gift shop and coffee bar. The total finished square footage will be over 50,000. In partnership with Mingei, the nationally recognized firm, LUCE et studio, envisioned the museum’s physical transformation focusing on artist collaborations, accessibility, functionality, well-crafted and inspiring design.

BURNHAM-MOORES CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE TO HOST 25TH ANNUAL REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE

The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego School of Business will hold its largest conference of the year— the 25th Annual Real Estate Conference Virtual Edition. The event will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 8 to 11 a.m. and will feature three game-changing megaprojects that will transform San Diego. Projects to include:Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan, featuring Amara Bay; Riverwalk San Diego; and NAVWAR. Featured speakers to include Ryley Webb, land development manager at Pacifica Companies; Eric Hepfer, managing director at Hines; Captain Kenneth R. Franklin, commanding officer at Naval Base Point Loma; Gregory P. Geisen, NAVWAR revitalization project manager at Naval Information Warfare Systems Command; Hasan Ikhrata, executive director at SANDAG; and Victoria Stackwick, director of government relations at SANDAG.

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO AWARD $53 MILLION FOR UNIVERSITY-BASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENTS ExecutiveGov

The Department of Energy will invest $52.5 million in university-based efforts that help wastewater treatment facilities and manufacturers reduce carbon footprint and boost energy efficiency. These centers also train and prepare students for potential careers related to clean energy.

DOE said Monday that its Industrial Assessment Centers will conduct studies and produce recommendations in the areas of waste reduction, cybersecurity, water savings and productivity, with the goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“This new funding is an investment in both the infrastructure and next-generation clean energy workforce we need to tackle the climate emergency and meet President Biden’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” said Jennifer Granholm, secretary of Energy.

Interested parties may submit letters of intent through April 1st.

DOE expects to select up to 35 universities, which would each receive between $1.5 and $2.25 million in five-year awards.

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Mission Hills Garden Club hosts 23rd Annual Garden Walk 2021 Saturday, May 8, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

WHERE FLOWERS BLOOM, SO DOES HOPE

Where: Walking garden tour of Mission Hills, pick up maps and ticket purchase at Mission Hills Nursery, 1525 Fort Stockton Dr. beginning at 10:00 am Purchase tickets (with specified start times) ($30) at www.missionhillsgardenclub.org Proceeds from the annual garden walk support community improvement projects such as the Gecko Garden at Grant Elementary, restoration of Allen Canyon, Pioneer Park, and Presidio Park, and scholarships to students studying agriculture and related fields.

den at a time. Guests should plan to wear face masks and use social distancing. Participants will pick up their map at Mission Hills Nursery, 1525 Fort Stockton Dr., on the day of the walk at their selected start time. Tickets should be purchased in advance ($30) at www.missionhillsgardenclub.org. There is no guarantee tickets will be available the day of the walk. The Mission Hills Garden Club, established in 1997, is a non-profit, community service organization dedicated to educate, engage, beautify, and give back. Proceeds from the annual Garden Walk support community improvement projects including the Gecko Garden at Grant Elementary School, restoration of Allen Canyon, plantings at Pioneer Park and Presidio Park, as well as

scholarships to students studying agriculture and related fields. For more information: www. missionhillsgardenclub.org

The theme, incorporating a phrase attributed to Lady Bird Johnson, is fitting to the beginning of emergence from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as trees and plants are beginning to blossom, so too the community is feeling more hopeful. Five of the nine gardens included in this year’s walk have never been included in a garden walk, and several favorites from past years have been significantly updated, offering surprises and ideas for novice and experienced gardeners. While two of the gardens are on clearly visible large lots, others’ expanses are hidden from street view.

Visitors will enjoy intimate spaces and unique plant specimens in all the gardens. Knowing that many school youth have been learning at home, this year’s Garden Walk will include a scavenger hunt with a prize for all youth finding

the treasures in the gardens.

Admission is free for children 10 and under, however strollers are not allowed in the gardens.

The Garden Walk is designed to be a leisurely two-mile stroll through Mission Hills, known for its variety of home and garden styles. To assure safety again this year, participants will select a time slot for starting the walk, with a limited number of individuals in any one gar-

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RICHIE “LABAMBA” ROSENBERG

Grapefruit Moon Originally released in 2008, Southside Johnny With LaBamba’s Big Band – Grapefruit Moon, recast the songs of Tom Waits in a big band setting. It’s a perfect match with Southside’s soulful vocals set against band leader / trombonist Richie “LaBamba” Rosenberg’s wonderful arrangements. This month the album is reissued by San Diego’s Pacific Records, particularly fitting in light of Waits status as a local legend.

Rosenberg is perhaps best known for his nearly 25 year run with Conan O’Brien’s house band across several iconic television programs, including Late Night and The Tonight Show, taking part in numerous skits and in the process becoming one of the most familiar faces on late night TV. He’s also played on many recordings and tours with artists ranging from Little Steven to Diana Ross. For LaBamba’s Big Band, he leads a thirteen-piece horn section.

“The concept to create an entire CD of Tom Waits music was Southside’s vision,” Rosenberg said. He was equally up to the challenge of arranging and conducting. “Everything about Tom’s music appeals to me. Deep lyrics, Deep composition, absolute Genius!”

With so many players, how hard is it to coordinate a band like his for recording? “If you mean filling chairs

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with the right musicians, booking rehearsals, ordering pizza for 20+ people, not hard at all when you have so much fun to look forward to,” Rosenberg said. The band and

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Southside Johnny were all in the studio together for recording and getting the basic tracks down. “I was conducting. There were some overdubs in post production like cello, organ, accordion, background vocals, percussion, tuba etc.”

The current reissue came about through a friend. “I presented the CD to (keyboardist) Martin Guigui over a breakfast hang,” Rosenberg recalled. “He said, let me send this to my partners at Pacific Records.

I was a bit shocked. I knew he had his hands in a lot of different things both music and film, but I had no idea Martin was President of A & R of the company. That’s just the way my life seems to roll from time to time.”

Producer Dan Gralick enlisted legendary engineer Doug Sax to master the original recording. “For this release, Dan Gralick reached out to friend/ engineer Sascha Peterfreundt who remastered it and kept all the integrity of Dougs work. I’ve heard the original “Grapefruit Moon” on the radio placed in between a Miles Davis cut and a classic Sinatra recording and sonically it’s right there, melted together. It was quite a moment. This effort is outstanding and deserves to be listened to.”

Rosenberg is happy to see this project getting attention once more.

“The other side of the coin is the wonderful respect and effort that Pacific Records has put into this,” he said. “It’s a true joy for me to be able to be involved with the Pacific family and to see the progress for myself.”

The album’s bonus track, “Straight to the Top,” is from a concert held to promote the original albums release, at the Nokia Theatre on October 24, 2008. “It’s from Tom’s opera “Frank’s Wild Years,” Rosenberg said. “South-

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VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 3 | March, 2021 side asked me about orchestrating this song for the original recording, but I never got to it. When we started talking about a record release concert, I started coming up with some encore ideas and this was one of them I knew Johnny would enjoy.

This arrangement is very “Sinatra like” and fun. So Johnny asked me to sing it with him. I think It has an attitude of the Rat Pack about it.”

Unfortunately fans shouldn’t expect more songs to be released from the concert. “The whole show was recorded, but not for public use. Just a two-track recording that sounds God awful,” Rosenberg said. “As far as audio goes, the longer the show went on, the little better the mix got. By the time we got to the encore the sound was bearable enough to listen to. But as far as excitement of the performance, that was a different story. Some great initial EQ was worked on by friends Dave Winslow and Tyler Traband and then I gave it to Dan Gralick. There was also another person who in the end did a wonderful job mastering it, Michael Lotus. So to answer to the question, will more from the show be released? No. Not if I can help it.”

Rosenberg makes note of Gralick’s contribution to the project. “I want to give special credit to our Producer, my dear friend Dan Gralick whom if not for him, both the original and the rerelease would have taken a much different road. He’s a multi-talented dynamo of a producer whom I still, after all these years enjoy working with. We first met in the early 80’s. Johnny said I can use anybody I choose to produce and there wasn’t a doubt in my mind who to call.”

Rosenberg has performed in San Diego many times over the years, including concerts with Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes and Diana Ross, as well as “four wonderful years at the Spreckels Theater with CONAN for Comic-Con. “I’ve highly enjoyed San Diego’s nightlife and restaurants in both the Gaslamp district and Little Italy,” he commented. He was particularly happy to be in town for Comic-Con. “It was a blast for me cause I’m a Marvel Comics collector,” he said. “I still have a couple thousand issues. We weren’t given passes to go to the convention, but someone recognized me on 4th St. amongst hundreds of people. Gave me passes, took my family to the Marvel booth and I ended up being interviewed in a podcast type of setting. I never signed more autographs in my life,” he said good naturedly.

Upcoming projects include road work and more. “I’m touring over the spring/early summer with Martin Guigui and Billy Gibbons,” Rosenberg said. “We’re also recording new material for the next LaBamba’s Big Band project.” Busier than ever, Rosenberg is clear on his favorite thing about being a musician.

“Does it get any better?,” he asks.

“Not for me . And there’s the enjoyment I get from watching my five kids develop their many musical talents.” www.labambamusic.com www.pacificrecordsretail.com/product/643655

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Future of the Past Legendary Minneapolis based band, The Litter, is back with their first album in more than 25 years, Future of the Past. Best known for their 1966 garage rock classic, the oft covered “Action Woman,” after three albums the band split in 1970, until reuniting in the 1990’s for shows alongside reissues and live recordings. It’s a testament to demand for The Litters music that those three original classic albums have been issued collectively more than fifty times worldwide over the past five decades.

The new album has a harder edge than their early works. Drummer Tom Murray concurs. He is the only original member remaining in the band though guitarist Tom “Zippy” Kaplan also makes an appearance on the new record. “It’s closer to what we were in the late 1960s, when we showed the world what hard rock kick ass music really was,” he said good naturedly. “We were a head of our time at that point.”

What’s the meaning behind the new disc’s title?

“On our 1969 album, Emerge, one of the songs was called “Future of the Past,” said Murray of the album’s connection to their original run of releases.

“I personally had a drum solo and I was also one of the writers of that song. With this new album, I took what that rock was and made it where rock should be now. That is why it is called Future of the Past.

What prompted the band’s return? “(Looking back) after 48 years, I took inspiration from some of the rhythms and sounds of our past recordings,” Murray said. “I decided after listening to them that I wanted to take what The Litter was in 1970, when we originally split, and bring back that sound. It’s what rock n roll should be today.”

While The Litter has remained a cult band, Murray is pleased with the influence they have had over the last half century. “I’m honored that to this day so many bands perform “Action Woman,” Murray said, “I feel incredibly blessed that the band has made such an impact on so many after fifty years.” There are many versions of the bands signature song, including by major label groups such as Echo & The Bunnymen, The Fuzztones, Danzig and The Lime Spiders, but Murray notes a

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more obscure favorite. “Hearing Our song played on different TV series, movies and documentaries over the last few years is such an amazing feeling. I have listened to so many different versions of (that song),” he said good naturedly. “It’s a band out of Japan, The Privates.”

Although the band has never performed in San Diego, they hope to once things settle down again.

“We did not play there, but in the 1960’s we did play in surrounding California venues such as the Whisky A Go-Go, where we opened for Fleetwood Mac,” Murray said. “We will be touring once the venues start operating at full capacity,” he continued. “That’s when the current Litter will make its live debut.”

While the pandemic has slowed things down as far as live shows and promoting the album, Murray is just happy to be making new music. “Hopefully our sound and our attitudes can contribute to positive feelings going forward,” Murray said. “If you liked the old Litter, we can’t wait for you to hear the new Litter!” www.thelitter.net

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THE BEAT FARMERS

More Tales of the New West

A deluxe version of the Beat Farmers debut album, Tales of the New West, is due April 2 from Blixa Sounds. The CD will include the original 1985 album + a second 21-song disc, Live at the Spring Valley Inn, 1983, and a 24-page booklet that includes rare photos. The release is the first in a series of reissues for the band.

“The plan is to keep reissuing the old albums as we get the rights back from the record companies,” said guitarist Jerry Raney. “Some

will probably be harder to deal with than others. We’ll try to go in the timeline of the original releases, so Glad ‘n’ Greasy will be

next.” With the reissue of Tales of The New West, Raney is enjoying looking back at his band’s early days. “It was a very exciting time,”

he said. “There was a lot of interest in the band as soon as we started experimenting on the clientele of the Spring Valley Inn. There was constant growth and we had to keep moving into larger venues, from the Inn to Bodies then to The Bacchanal, then Nationwide touring.” As far as the recording itself? “It was a real charge to go in to the Capitol Records building and lay down all the basic tracks.

We played them all live, and then went over to Amigo Studios and did some overdubs. (Producer) Steve Berlin was a pleasure to work with. To me, the album holds up well and always will. It has an unpretentious charm to it.”

As proud as Raney is of the main album, he’s particularly happy with the live bonus disc. “Live at the Spring Valley Inn is just raw semi innocent fun,” he said good naturedly. “It’s neat to hear stuff like “ cut the juke box” and “ we’ll be back tomorrow” and “ no cover charge on Sunday”. Fun, humble beginnings.” www.amazon.com/TalesWest-Deluxe-Beat-Farmers/dp/ B08SZ1F5D7 www.blixa.com

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Event Coalition The San Diego Events Coalition is a new organization dedicated to getting live events back on track. Started in June, the group includes seven board members and 23 others who book / schedule many of the events around the county. “We’re just looking for clear guidance on how to create a safe path back to work,” said organizer Kevin Hellman. “Right now we’re still in limbo as to what can be done with community events.”

He notes meetings are already underway.

“We created a 38 page document, a safe reopening guide, which we did with input from state senator Toni Atkins office, which has been shared with the health department both with the state and locally.” Hellman notes it’s likely things won’t be back to “normal” for a while with live events, but considers the effect the lack of shows and festivals is having on not only musicians, performers and promoters, but also on all the ancillary things, from food and beverage vendors to buying ads in local media. “It doesn’t have to be as big as things were a year and a half ago, but we’ve got to start somewhere,” he said.

MISSION STATEMENT The San Diego Event Coalition advocates for event professionals in San Diego County, and works to educate the industry and government officials on standards for safe operation of events.

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is a collaboration of San Diego’s most esteemed event producers, planners and venue managers that are united with a common goal: the safe re-opening of events of all kinds in San Diego County.

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Local Music Notes • Legendary Spanish mod rockers Agentes Secretos have their 1985 album, Todo Para Ti, reissued by Cambaya/Hurrah/SNAP! Records in honor of it’s 30th Anniversary. The album’s original fourteen songs include a cover of the Tell-Tale Hearts song “Crawling Back To Me,” with the new memorablila packed booklet including a quote from TTH frontman Ray Brandes. The reissue adds three demos and a remake.

Song Contest.

• Death Eyes, featuring the late Alberto Jurado, have a new limited-edition album due soon, Death Eyes Live at Bar Pink. Out via Pink Pachyderm Records on pink vinyl.

• Rock heroes, The Dragons album, Live at the Casbah, is being reissued by Sweet Ohm

fan group and it celebrates the team’s 4 pillars: Independent, Authentic, Inclusive, and Optimistic.” Next up is “Tutu” (April 2) “an upbeat celebration of life.”

• Matt Rhea and the Central Processing Unit have a new video out, a cover of Desmond Dekker’s “Problems.” The band’s name is also the name of both a new recording studio and label based in La Mesa.

Ramalama Records, on red or yellow vinyl.

The updated version will include an eight-page comic book with liner notes and photos.

• Percussionist / comedian / actor Catherine Barnes debuts her second one-woman musical, Yes? No? Maybe So? on March 20.

Streaming live from the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA, the musical comedy about consent was written and performed by Barnes, though it includes an unlikely cover song, Charlie Daniels “The Devil Went Down To Georgia.” “I wasn’t sure how this would sound with vibraphone and marimba, but in my humble opinion, it sounds great,” Barnes said good naturedly. Her previous play, Queen Mab and the International Man of Mystery, won several awards including “Best Show with Original Music” at the 2019 Tucson Fringe Festival. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whitefiretheatre/492493

• Hip-hop empresario Black Hesher (aka Van Bates of label Cult Muzic) is the new host of the “Live From The Hive” radio show broadcast weekly from Queen Bee’s Arts & Cultural Center on KNSJ 89.1 FM. In addition to new music from J. Andrew and the San Diablo All-Stars Cult Muzic has just released a limited edition run of Black Hesher skateboards.

• Multiple SDMA “Best Singer-Songwriter” winner Colin Clyne’s song “Where The Ships Go to Die,” took home the trophies for both “Best Male” songwriter and “Overall Winner” in the 2020 Blues & Roots Radio International

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• Fast Mart Heart aka Martin Stamper’s new album, CoronaCoaster Blues, mixes originals with banjo played covers of tunes such as The White Stripes “Seven Nation Army” and Louis Armstrong’s immortal “What A Wonderful World.”

• Powerpop / Indie rock combo Super Buffet have a digital single, “Jaunty” and “Tall Boy Can Girl” released by Big Stir Records on May 14. Featuring Pete Bayard on vocals and bass, Chris Silva and Jon Norwood on guitar, Brendan Ruff on drums, and Marie Haddad on keys. Both songs are on the forthcoming album “Self Styled Super Buffet” due in July.

• Switchfoot is taking part in “The World’s Greatest Floating Music Festival – The Rock Boat XXI” sailing from Miami November 7-12.

Others set to perform include Sister Hazel, We The Kings and Andrew MacMahon • A new Ike & Tina Turner collection is out via BGO Records, compiling two of their 1970’s albums, Come Together and Nuff Said.

The late Ike Turner is a former North County resident.

• New and upcoming singles: Normandie Wilson returns with with electro-pop tune “Paradise,” singer-songwriter Nisha Catron with a dance track, “Azure Blue,” Side Hustle with Lauren Leigh + Abe Majors, Steve Ebner and Jordan Morita with a cover of Sting’s “Englishman in New York,” Sweet Imperfections (led by singer songwriter Bri Schillings) with socially conscious / uplifting ballad, “Gently not Judgingly,” The Dreamcoats “Chill With You” • New and upcoming albums include: rapper J. Andrew and his debut, Collapse, The Normal Gray with a self titled debut, rapper Rob Stone with Bonafide, hard rockers Monarch with a new disc Future Shock due April 16.

• Also just out is Nickel Creek’s Live from the Fox Theater. Recorded live in Oakland, CA., circa 2014, the album’s vinyl pressing sold out in pre-orders!

• Marklyn Retzer has two: “(I.A.I.O) We Are San Diego” (March 26), “which is a fan anthem for the San Diego Loyal soccer team, anticipating their second season which starts in May. It’s based around a chant that I brought to the

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