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Daron Borst Joins Shay Realtors

From left, Ray Shay, Theresa Whitty, Tu Nguyen, Tina Wu, Randy Koch and Troy Shay

BY RAY SHAY Daron Borst is our newest licensed REALTOR ©, and we are thrilled to have him join Shay Realtors, bringing Daron on board reminds me how much I enjoy building teams. Some people can build with their hands, but not me.

Daron Borst, is the newest licensed Realtor to join Shay Realtors. Before I tell you more about Daron and his family, I would like to take you down the windy path that led me to him.

There is something inspiring about bringing together a diverse group of individuals with all their different strengths and weaknesses into a single, dynamic, and cohesive team. It is what I enjoy doing the most.

I played on a lot of baseball and football teams growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I was never a superstar athlete, but I loved the feeling of the battle. I even liked it when as a ninth-grader at Madison Junior High

I caution you that some of this story may not be apWe would both be in serious trouble if you asked me to propriate for younger readers because it is about pouse any power tools or swing a hammer. lice officers and the real world they work and live in.

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School, our football coach yelled at the bus driver to deliver all forty-five of us players back to our school football field after we had just lost a game.

It was during a driving rainstorm and darkness began to fall over my hometown as the big yellow bus brakes squealed loudly and we came to a stop. Coach Riley yelled for us to get off the bus and form three lines.

Each of us knew what that meant. He then repeatedly and I mean repeatedly blew his whistle as we did three person monkey rolls in the mile-high desert. Big plumes of dirty brown water splashed into the air as our little bodies struck the ground. Coach Riley made us tougher and better.

Another right of passage arrived when I attended my first of three San Diego Police Department SWAT Academies. Again we were on a bus which came to a stop in front of Camp Pendelton’s Marine Combat Jungle Trail. We were only prospective SWAT officers as we each donned our combat fatigues with our full tactical equipment including Rolls Royce heavy body armor, over our personal kevlar body armor. We then pulled our heavy ballistic helmets down low on our heads as we ran up the heavily wooded path carrying additional ammunition, and either a 12 gauge pump shotgun or an HK-94 semi-automatic rifle and our sidearms.

Lieutenant Gonzales and I had dreamed about this day for so long and he knew the importance of the three points I repeatedly emphasized to him. GST must be allowed to go anywhere in the County of San Diego, focus our efforts on only the most violent felons and armed street gang members, and lastly, I needed to handpick each officer.

I knew my last request was the biggest and the hardest to fulfill. There is a lot of bureaucracy in a city or a police department, but there are exceptions when you have an emergency such as a spike in gang related murders.

I recall Lt. Gonzales looking at a few of the names I had given to him and ask, “Are you sure?” Some of the police officers were newer and some may not have been, “politically correct.” I still recall telling him, “I am positive Lieutenant, just get me those men and we will get to work.”

Covered with sweat and straining to breath we confronted multiple pop-up metal adversaries among the constantly changing deep brush. Despite wearing ear protection, our ears would ring each time an artillery simulator detonated near us, resulting in a shock wave that seemed to suck the air out of our lungs and tried to drive us to our knees.

I then took off my treasured gold SWAT pin from my uniform and said that any officer who joins GST will be I believe in those and similar high- required to resign from the SWAT Team, (which would stress environments, you learn more mean they would be voluntarily taking a reduction in about a person’s character than anypay to work in a very dangerous assignment). where else. After about six years of being a cop and four years on the SWAT Team, I was then pro- When Lt. Gonzales finally said, “Give me your list of moted to Sergeant and assigned to the Logan Heights names. Your team starts Friday. We are trying to find area of San Diego. you police cars. By the way, good luck!” I was over the moon. I knew right then what Maverick and Goose In the early 1990’s the number of drive-by shootings must have felt like when Jester turned in his wings, and and gang related homicides were off the charts. It they were selected to go to “Top Gun” at Miramar Naseemed every weekend, the body count kept going up. val Air Station, San Diego.

In 1993, the SDPD Gang Unit Investigative Lieutenant Adolfo Gonzales called me into his office and said, But this was not a movie. It was as real as it gets. And “The Chiefs agreed. We can start a Gang Suppression for years, the nine officers’ names I wrote down on that Team. You are the sergeant.” piece of paper had already combatted street gang violence and experienced the heart-wrenching duty, of LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com

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holding the perimeter at countless drive by or walk up shooting crime scenes when family members would try and push past the yellow crime scene tape and uniformed officers, in an attempt to reach their fallen family members.

To be a small part of the first Gang Suppression Team turned out to be my favorite and most rewarding assignment on SDPD. Even to this day Officers and Detectives of the Gang Unit and GST are fundamentally responsible for reducing gang-related murders.

The initial team of officers and subsequent GST team members and the SDPD Gang Unit Detectives worked hand in hand to save lives of both street gang members and innocent citizens. Our nightly recovery of firearms was insane, and despite almost nightly armed encounters, we were involved in otwo OIS, (Officer-involved shootings) in the first three years of GST. A funny side note is that I always told my officers that we were never to use any profanity. Breaching doors, highspeed vehicle and foot pursuits, swarming violent armed felons, and there was never any cussing. I believe it made us better, more professional, and it conveyed our mission was not personal. We were uniformed police officers enforcing the law.

Lieutenant Adolpho Gonzalez ( Founder of GST ) and his daughter upper right corner

failures even if that mistake places their job in jeopardy. It is a unique character trait and a different kind of bravery.

I provide this historical background to hopefully explain that integrity, honesty, and service are the bedrock of SDPD and Shay Realtors. You can trust every member of our multilingual and diverse team which includes Theresa Whitty, Tina Wu, Tu Nguyen, Randy Koch,Troy Shay, and Daron Borst.

Daron and his wife Sandra and their son Wyatt are original residents of Del Sur. Daron served his community and his country as an FBI agent for over 20 years, and was the former Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the San Diego Division of the FBI. Daron is active in giving back to his community and while at the FBI he had multiple high profile assignments, including being the Commanding Officer of the FBI’s SWAT Team as well Daron Borst as overseeing the San Diego Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory.

I ultimately was promoted and moved on to become SWAT Executive Officer and subsequently the SWAT Commanding Officer. I was honored to help build on the SWAT team which was passed on to me by Lt. David Ramirez, and I subsequently turned over to Lt. Cesar Solis. SWAT has always had a tradition of excellence.

For a few years I was the hiring authority as the Lieutenant in Backgrounds and Recruiting where we would often process over 100 applicants to get a single police officer recruit. Again, I was tasked with looking deep into the history of countless applicants and deciding if they would receive the opportunity to earn, a gold SDPD badge.

I know Tina and Whitty, have likely never done monkey rolls in the mud or even fired a handgun, but just like Tu, Randy, Troy, and Daron they all have hearts of a lion and would always represent your best interests. In the end, I believe trust is the most important character trait that a person can have. It’s something that is held close to your heart.

Don’t hesitate to give any of them a call and let them know you read about them in the 92127 Community Hub ® Connection.

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VOICES FOR CHILDREN TO HOST GALA AT THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK

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Starry Starry Night commemorates the nonprofit’s 40 years of service to children in foster care in San Diego County Event: Starry Starry Night Gala Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021 Time: 5:00 p.m.

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(July 9, 2021) SAN DIEGO – Starry Starry Night, one of San Diego’s most anticipated fundraising events, will take place on September 25, 2021. After a virtual event last year, Voices for Children looks forward to bringing back its annual gala in person in a momentous way: at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego’s spectacular new bayside performance venue.

“Starry Starry Night is truly an inspirational evening during which our community comes together to express their support for children in foster care,” said Kelly Capen Douglas, Esq., president & CEO of Voices for Children. “Over the past four decades, thousands of compassionate and generous volunteers and supporters have championed our special mission.

We look forward to this year’s Starry Starry Night on September 25, where we will celebrate 40 years of service in San Diego County while raising crucial funds to provide advocacy to our region’s most vulnerable children.”

Founded in 1980, Voices for Children transforms the lives of children in foster care by providing them with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). These volunteers – trained and supported by Voices for Children – advocate for youth in court, school, medical settings, and more to ensure their needs are met. Over time, a CASA often becomes the most consistent adult in the life of a child in foster care.

Chaired by Dale and Julie Yahnke and emceed by Marcella Lee, anchor and reporter at CBS 8 and the CW San Diego, Starry Starry Night 2021 will feature: • Performances by San Diego Children’s Choir and Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra • An exquisite dining experience • Impactful stories from the CASA program • A retrospective of Voices for Children’s 40-year history • An exciting live auction featur-

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ing one-of-a-kind items and trips • Fund-a-CASA paddle raise • Presentation of CASA of the Year award • Live music and dancing under the stars To purchase tickets or tables for Starry Starry Night, please visit www.voicesforchildrenSSN. org.

For more information, to become a sponsor, or to join the Honorary Committee, please contact events@speakupnow.org or 858-598-2261.

EVENT SPONSORS (As of July 9, 2021): Dale & Julie Yahnke, Annette & Daniel Bradbury, Mr. & Mrs. Harley K. Sefton, Capstone Advisors, George Lai, MG Properties Group, Qualcomm, Sempra Energy, Katie & Dan Sullivan, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP, Silvergate Bank, The Schievelbein Family Foundation Trust, Genentech, AlphaCore Wealth Advisory, Pulido Walker Foundation, California Bank & Trust, Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP, Moss Adams LLP, Crossover Print Management, Giving Back Magazine, Liquid Blue Party Band, Ranch & Coast Magazine STARRY STARRY NIGHT HONORARY COMMITTEE (As of July 9, 2021): Dale & Julie Yahnke (Event Chairs), Hon. Thomas Ashworth III (Ret.) & Kathryn F. Ashworth, Esq., Mary & Rolf Benirschke, Annette & Daniel Bradbury, Patty & Marc

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Brutten, Joan & Dick Capen, Patty Cohen, Nancy & David Doyle, Gina and Ray Ellis, Lisette & Mick Farrell, Cambra & Randy Finch, AnneElise & Andy Goetz, Susan & Rick Howe, Hon. Susan D. Huguenor (Ret.) & Thomas Huguenor, Nettie & Tom Keck, George Lai, Sharon Lawrence & Darin Boles, Marina Marrelli & Bob Anslow, Dr. Alice Mo & Ted Tchang, Andrea & Greg Moser, Katie & Michael Nicoletti, Jen and Tim O’Connell, Nancy & Mike Pfeiffer, Lee & Stuart Posnock, Michele and Bob Rogers, Dorian & Bill Sailer, Sheryl & Bob Scarano, Mr. & Mrs. Harley K. Sefton, Katie & Dan Sullivan, Haeyoung Tang, Lori & Bill Walton, Lise Wilson & Steven Strauss, Lany & Alex Zikakis ABOUT VOICES FOR CHILDREN Founded in 1980, Voices for Children (VFC) transforms the lives of abused, neglected, and abandoned children in foster care in San Diego and Riverside Counties by providing them with trained, volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs).

CASA volunteers advocate for a foster child or sibling group in Court, school, and in the community to ensure their needs are met. VFC believes that every child deserves a safe and permanent home, striving to provide a CASA volunteer to every child in the foster care system who needs one.

Last year, VFC CASAs and staff advocated on behalf of nearly 2,600 foster children across San Diego and Riverside Counties. For more information, visit www.speakupnow.org.

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TWO UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURES AWAIT YOU Experience Vietnam and Spain/Portugal with the Chamber Debra Rosen experienced the Vietnam trip in February of 2019 and said, “it was the experience of a lifetime, probably the second favorite trip of the many we have taken.”

North San Diego Business Chamber has announced their International travel plans for 2021 - 2022 and never before, has traveling to exotic places been this affordable. These international trips are open to anyone 18 and over.

The destinations of travel for 2021 include Portugal and Spain November 1-9, 2021, and a trip to Vietnam February 19-28 2022.

For more details and information on all trips visit https://sdbusinesschamber.com/travel/ The Vietnam adventure will take place from February 19-28, 2022. The $2399 offers an inclusive package that includes 10 days/8 nights. North San Diego Business Chamber President,

Vietnam Tour Price $2399 Includes: • Roundtrip International Airfare & Tax from LAX • Vietnamese Domestic Airfare & Tax • 4- and 5-Star Hotel Accommodations • Daily 3 Meals • Deluxe Bus Tours • Fluent English-speaking Tour Guides • Entrance Fees to Attractions Not Included: • Visa Fee • Gratuities • Personal Shopping Destination Highlights can be found at https://sdbusinesschamber.com/travel/ The Portugal/Spain adventure will take place November 1-9, 2021 Portugal/Spain price from $3299 Includes: • 9 days, 7 nights including hotels, meals, day trips, and airfare from San Diego, CA • Round Trip Air Transportation - Air Transportation from San Diego, Ca • First-Class Accommodations Hotel Accommodations for 7 Nights • Superb Cuisine - 10 Included Meals Consisting Of 7 Buffet Breakfasts and 3 Dinners.

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• Sightseeing Tour Program - - Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: City tours of Lisbon, Évora, and Seville as well as tour of Jerez and Arcos de la Frontera including horse show and a visit to Bodega.

• Optional tours available • Cultural Discovery Series • Professional Tour Director • Deluxe Motor Coaches • Baggage Handling and Transfers – • Optional Madrid extension available Destination Highlights can be found at https://sdbusinesschamber.com/travel/ “We’re offering the opportunity for the community to travel

with the Chamber at competitive and inclusive rates,” said Debra Rosen, President and CEO of the North San Diego Business Chamber. “The Chamber has traveled to China, Spain, Italy, Ireland, South Africa, Croatia and the Rhine River.” One does not need to be a member of the Chamber to travel with them.

Chamber traveler, Melissa DeLaCazada and her friends have been on all of the Chamber trips and she shares, “Chamber trips are ideal for those traveling alone or with friends, and a great deal featuring all-inclusive travel destinations. I’ve visited countries, always dreamed of visiting, and felt completely comfortable and safe doing so with the Chamber.”

Get your friends and family together and join us for this fabulous trip!

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TAKE A LOOK

at a sampling of upcoming classes in September and October

Connecting the 50+ Community in San Diego County

Engaging Socially & Intellectually | Staying Active & Fit | Investing in At-Risk Students | Empowering Low-Income Seniors

We’re changing the way people think about aging.

Learn More:

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New to Oasis?

MEMBERSHIP IS FREE; ONLY PAY FOR CLASSES YOU WANT TO TAKE! Simply create your personal account at www.SanDiegoOasis.org, register for classes, and start enjoying the wide variety of topics, resources, fitness classes, and activities that Oasis has to offer.

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Browse a Sampling of Upcoming In-Person and Online Classes by Category!

A complete list of September/October classes (over 225!) with full descriptions is available on our website or use this QR code for quick access:

ARTS

BUSINESS • FINANCE • LEGAL

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Amy O’Connor, San Diego Oasis Operations & Volunteer Manager Thursday, September 16 - 23 | 1:00 PM | $24 Create a photo book using digital photos and Shutterfly.com to create a cherished memory.

Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Senior Advisor and Kie Copenhaver, MA, RHIA, RCFE, Certified Senior Advisor Tuesday, October 12 | 3:00 PM | FREE Learn what you can do in your current living environment to make it more safe, comfortable and livable as you age.

*110 | How to Create a Digital Photo Book

431 | Aging In Place – The New Buzz Phrase

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Nina Hegyi, Artist and Instructor Monday, September 20 | 10:00 AM | $12 Following Nina’s easy step by step instructions, you will learn how to draw letters and make fun sayings.

Anthony Camara, FIC, MBA Tuesday, October 12 | 1:00 PM | $5 Learn what long term care is and isn’t, have an extended care strategy and how to start the process.

105 | Doodle With Really Crafty Nina: Lettering

144 | Planning for Long-Term Care

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Diana Griffin, Queenie Glass and Sass, Owner Thursday, October 28 | 1:00 PM | $40 Receive a piece of 6’’ square clear glass and already fused glass pieces to create your own suncatcher.

Barbara Norman, CFP®, ChFC® CDFA®, CEO of Sage Path Solutions, The Women’s Financial Academy Founder Tuesday, October 26 | 1:00 PM | $12 Learn how to create and maintain a Family Binder that gives your family/agent the crucial information.

108 | Fused Glass Suncatcher

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115 | Succulent Topped Pumpkin

Muriel King, Succulent Designer, Owner of The Perfect Plant Friday, October 8 | 1:00 PM | $45 Create a succulent topped pumpkin, a Fall accent with a whimsical flair to enjoy for several months.

IN-PERSON

123 | Watercolor Hangout with Eddie Omens

Eddie Omens, Artist Monday, September 13 | 10:00 AM | $12 Using basic watercolor and ink techniques, learn how to create a stunning work of art. Equally enjoyable whether you paint or simply enjoy! Future dates available on the website.

Exciting News!

San Diego Oasis is coming to Rancho Bernardo in 2022!

Be sure to stay in touch as more details become available. *Multi-session class; fee includes all sessions

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152 | Family Binder: A Survival Kit for Your Heirs

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430 | Critical Documents - What If I Do? And What If I Don’t?

Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Senior Advisor and Kie Copenhaver, MA, RHIA, RCFE, Certified Senior Advisor Tuesday, September 14 | 3:00 PM | FREE Ascertain the critical documents you may want to have on file in case of an unexpected event or emergency.

Over 225 classes are scheduled for September and October!

Many of our Instructors hold multiple classes within a certain style, topic or subject matter.

Use the search function on the Classes page on our website to see other upcoming classes.

Learn more at www.SanDiegoOasis.org

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EXERCISE • DANCE

HISTORY • HUMANITIES

IN-PERSON

*155 | Better Balance: Free From Falls

Russell Rowe, MS, Exercise Physiology Friday, September 10 - October 1 | 10:45 AM | $40 If you have poor to average balance, this class of balance training is intended to improve your systems.

IN-PERSON & ONLINE 279 | Frida Kahlo’s Art

Gwenyth Mapes, Professor of Humanities Thursday, September 30 | 1:00 PM | $12 Learn about the life and art of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.

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*205 | Progressive Strength, Balance and Flexibility Training

Elinor Smith, Group Exercise Instructor Tuesday, September 7 - 28 | 9:30 AM | $40 Begin with an aerobic warm-up, then strength training exercises, all followed by cool down stretches.

308 | Lost Towns of San Diego County

Vincent Rossi, Historian & Author, Co-Owner Story Seekers Thursday, September 30 | 10:00 AM | $12 Discover lost San Diego County towns through old maps, photos and stories of daily life.

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341 | The Wisdom of Kabbalah

ONLINE

*171 | Chair Zumba with Lynn

Lynn Morgan, Licensed Instructor Monday, September 13 - 27 | 3:45 PM | $30 Move to music, this class is for those who can’t stand for long periods of time or have balance issues.

ONLINE

Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Southwestern College Tuesday, October 12 | 10:00 AM | $15 The tradition of Kabbalah runs like a vein of gold through the ground of Judaism from its ancient beginnings to the present.

ONLINE

280 | Friday Reflections with Peter Bolland

*178 | Gentle Yoga

Kerry Wilson, Yoga Instructor Tuesday, September 7 - 28 | 1:00 PM | $40 Learn to slowly flow from posture to posture or hold poses for longer length of time to increase flexibility.

HEALTH

Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Southwestern College Friday, September 17 | 10:00 AM | $5 For 30 minutes every Friday, we’ll travel deeper to reveal the wisdom hidden just beneath the surface of our everyday lives. See website for additional dates.

LANGUAGE

IN-PERSON & ONLINE

312 | Probiotics and Prebiotics: The Care & Feeding of Germs That Keep Us Healthy

Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. Monday, September 20 | 1:00 PM | $12 What is the role of beneficial bacteria in gut heath and immunity?

ONLINE

241 | Meditation for Stress Relief & Health

Melynnique Seabrook, MA Thursday, September 9 – October 14 | 1:00 PM | $40 Learn how to be present within yourself to release the stressful influences from outside.

ONLINE

IN-PERSON

*354 | Advanced Spanish

Gladis Jiménez González Friday, September 17 - October 29 | 1:00 PM | $84 We’ll focus on reflexive verbs, subjunctive, past tenses, and conversation skills.

IN-PERSON

*356 | Beginning French

Danielle Violette Deaton Monday, September 13 - October 25 | | 10:00 AM | $84 Beginning French for learning practical words, phrases and general information.

IN-PERSON

*373 | Italian for Conversation

473 | Eating the Rainbow

Becky Hofseth, Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach Thursday, October 21 | 2:30 PM | FREE Eating a rainbow of colorful fruits and veggies and the benefits of low-impact exercises will be presented.

Paula Matthews, MA, Italian Language & Literature; Mesa College and USD Italian Language Professor Monday, September 13 - October 25 | 10:00 AM | $84 Practice your Italian by exploring what Italy did during the pandemic.

ONLINE

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472 | How to Avoid Baby Boomer Blindness Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. Thursday, September 16 | 2:30 PM | FREE Learn how to avoid or postpone the major causes of impaired vision that are usually blamed on aging.

*361 | Conversational Spanish

Danisa Mardones, BA Tuesday, September 14 - October 26 | 1:30 PM | $72 For people with an advanced level of Spanish who wish to deepen and perfect their knowledge of the language.

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TECHNOLOGY

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Irene A. Márquez, Wordsmith, Mentor, Founder and former Executive Director of Los Bilingual Writers Tuesday, September 21 - October 12 | 1:00 PM | $48 Learn storytelling techniques and plot devices that will captivate readers for the story you want to write.

Jacki Montierth, Founder of Wiseboomer.Com Friday, September 17 | 10:00 AM | $12 Expand your ability to use your iPhone! See website for additional dates on which this class is offered and for information on Part II and Part III.

*377 | Chronicles: Sagas, Tall Tales, and Nonsense

390 | Conquering Your iPhone - Part I

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IN-PERSON & ONLINE

Tuesday, October 26 - November 16 | 1:00 PM | $48

Jacki Montierth, Founder of Wiseboomer.Com Monday, September 13 | 10:00 AM | $5 Peek into what the future holds and acquire suggestions and options to help you create your personal digital world.

*378 | Chronicles: Sagas, Tall Tales, and Nonsense

IN PERSON

*379 | Intermediate Poetry Workshop

Seretta Martin, MFA, Poet, Founding Editor of Blue Vortex Publishers, Managing Editor of the San Diego Poetry Annual Thursday, September 16 - December 16 | 10:00 AM | FREE Grow as a poet by sharing your poetry and getting helpful feedback.

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

ONLINE

401 | Cox Presents: Google Drive: Your Road to the Cloud

Barbara Smith, MA, Community College Instructor Monday, September 13 | 1:00 PM | $5 Learn how to open a Gmail account and use it to upload and download files, as well as how to share with others.

403 | Cox Presents: Managing Your Photos

*383 | Men’s Forum

Sheldon M. Goldie, Facilitator Wednesday, September 8 - December 8 | 10:00 AM | $48 Join this men’s group where contemporary and thoughtprovoking issues are discussed. For men only.

IN PERSON

Mary Burns, Professor, San Diego Continuing Education Thursday, October 28 | 10:00 AM | $5 Organize your photos from phone to computer, storing, uploading and downloading on the cloud.

THEATRE • MUSIC

*384 | Retirement YOUR Way: A Discussion Group/Workshop

Virginia B. Berger, MA, Certified Professional Coach Monday, September 27 - November 1 | 1:00 PM | $72 We’ll explore the important lifestyle changes in retirement as we create a roadmap to make the transition clearer.

ONLINE

474 | Major Wine Regions of California

Eric Awes, Wine Industry Consultant Wednesday, September 15 | 6:00 PM | FREE Familiarize yourself with the six major California grapegrowing regions to aid you in making the best choices when purchasing California wines.

ONLINE

*380 | The Oasis “Whodunit” Book Club

Lisa Benton, Facilitator Friday, September 10 - December 10 | 1:00 PM | $48 A discussion of the various types of mystery books with a different author chosen each meeting to read and evaluate.

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419 | I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore

David A. Dooley, Singer Wednesday, October 6 | 2:30 PM | $20 “I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore” celebrates the return of Oasis classes with songs from Broadway.

IN PERSON

422 | Music From The Movies

Mike Chamberlin Wednesday, October 13 | 3:00 PM | $20 A wonderful afternoon of magical-musical entertainment and movie trivia.

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416 | Darius Milhaud: Composer

Seth Kibel, Musician and Composer Thursday, September 23 | 10:30 AM | $18 Become a fan of Darius Milhaud as you learn about his life and listen to recordings of live performances.

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426 | The Music of Grofe and Gershwin: Exceptional American Creativity

Chris Burns, Many-Strings Friday, October 15 | 3:00 PM | $12 An collaboration of orchestral invention and jazzy motifs.

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TINA AFTER DARK

Callie in East Village I am always looking for a reason to go downtown.

Somehow the city vibe adds to the fun of a night out. We were planning to celebrate a friend’s birthday so for this special occasion, I was looking for not just a dinner, but a dining experience. And an absolutely spectacular one at that.

I had my eyes set on Callie. Tucked away in a quiet corner of East Village, this unassuming corner restaurant transports you to a different place as soon as you walk in the door. The space is inviting and the decor is gorgeous.

The food is heavily influenced by Mediterranean flavors.

Chef Travis prides himself upon using the best quality ingredients and it shows. Each dish was beautifully crafted and bursting with flavor.

Our table decided to go with the Mediterranean Feast, a 5 course family style meal prepared by the chef. Travis’ top picked dishes from the appetizer to dessert.

There were simply too many yummy options for us to choose ourselves - we wanted the chef to pick.

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First came a small portion of three of the spreads: hummus, babaghanoush, and avocado labneh, served with a vegetable crudite and house pita. The pita was baked amazingly and arrived puffed and ready to let out some steam. Then we had Tunisian “Brik” - a very interesting presentation where you crack a thin crepe that is shielding the confit belly, potato, poached egg mixture, followed by a pour of green harissa over top.

Very tasty, good texture variances throughout the dish.

Our main dish was Aleppo Chicken & Crunchy Mo-

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roccan Carrots. The chicken was incredibly juicy and well cooked, seasonings were strong and vibrant. Then Chef Travis surprised us with Uni Toast paired with iberico ham, which was the highlight of the night. Lastly we had the Eureka Lemon Pavlova which was a fresh and light way to end our experience.

Swikard incorporated ingredients and dishes from Greece, Spain, Italy, Morocco, and the Middle East into his own unique menu. Another great attribute about Callie is that almost every dish on the menu is locally grown or sourced and a lot of the ingredients came from the Chef ’s own garden!

All in all a great experience, delicious food, drinks, Callie has officially made my top 5 favorite restaugreat staff and a cool and talented chef who was kind rants list in San Diego! Our dining experience at this enough to serve us and even stop working for a minnew California-Mediterranean restaurant was superb. ute to take a picture with me.

We were so impressed with the way that Chef Travis

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YOUR 92127 COMMUNITY EXPERTS

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SOLD DEL SUR NEIGHBORHOODS

STYLE

AVANTE SKYE GARRETSON GARRETSON SKYE SKYE PASADO PRADO PASADO CABRILLO MADEIRA KINGINGTON MADEIRA HAWTHORNE CABRILLO CABRILLO ALCALA KINGINGTON HAWTHORNE MADEIRA PRESTON

ATT TWNHSE TWNHSE TWNHSE TWNHSE ATT DET DET DET DET DET DET DET DET DET DET DET DET DET DET DET

ADDRESS 16750 Coyote Bush Dr #38 17655 Coyote Bush Dr #76 15943 Parkview Loop 15925 Parkview Loop 16755 Coyote Bush Dr #94 16755 Coyote Bush Dr #68 15675 Paseo Montenero 15829 Babcock St 8480 Spreckels Ln 15869 Paseo Del Sur 15570 Canton Ridge Ter 8273 Chandler Hill Ct 15539 New Park Ter 15936 Atkins Place 15869 Concord Ridge Ter 15805 Paseo Del Sur 15575 Tanner Ridge Ter 15581 Via Montecristo 15871 Atkins Place 15579 Canton Ridge Ter 16530 Nicole Ridge Rd

Median Sales Price – Single Family Rolling 12-Month Calculation

All MLS — 92127 —

$1,600,000

BEDS BATHS EST SF 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 5 4

2 4 3 3 4 4 2 3 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 4

1,544 1,877 1,518 1,518 2,173 2,315 2,024 1,940 2,047 3,000 2,441 2,843 2,472 2,589 2,771 3,005 2,930 2,888 2,589 2,448 2,928

DAYS ON SOLD PRICE MARKET

99 5 48 44 17 11 15 28 7 6 11 6 13 5 6 5 4 9 25 6 5

$734,000 $880,000 $885,000 $889,000 $1,020,000 $1,060,000 $1,077,500 $1,200,000 $1,210,000 $1,430,000 $1,435,000 $1,515,000 $1,550,000 $1,550,000 $1,570,000 $1,605,000 $1,610,000 $1,710,000 $1,750,000 $1,750,000 $1,850,000

Median Sales Price – Townhouse-Condo Rolling 12-Month Calculation

CLOSE DATE

7/8/21 7/16/21 7/7/21 7/30/21 7/26/21 7/21/21 7/6/21 7/1/21 7/27/21 7/28/21 7/16/21 7/2/21 7/26/21 7/12/21 7/8/21 7/19/21 7/2/21 7/22/21 7/29/21 7/20/21 7/19/21 All MLS — 92127 —

$700,000

$1,400,000

$600,000

$1,200,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $400,000 $800,000 $300,000

$600,000 $400,000

$200,000

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5-2013 3-2014 1-2015 11-2015 9-2016 7-2017 5-2018 3-2019 1-2020 11-2020

Current as of July 6, 2021. All data from the San Diego MLS. Report © 2021 ShowingTime. Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures.

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ADDRESS

BEDS BATHS EST SF

10531 Hollingsworth Way 17041 New Rochelle Way 16322 Calloway Dr 10451 Paseo De Linda 16503 4S Ranch 16322 Santa Cristobal St 16231 Palomino Mesa Ct 17260 Eagle Canyon Way 10530 Monterey Ridge Dr 16207 Palomino Mesa Ct 17349 Albert Avenue 16106 Falcon Crest Dr 17023 Silver Pine Rd 15204 Palomino Mesa Rd 16306 Fox Valley Dr 17003 Sienna Ridge Dr 16076 Cayenne Ridge Rd 16162 Palomino Valley Rd 16240 Deer Ridge Rd

3 3 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 5 5 5 5 6 4 5 5 5 5

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 5 4 5 4 5 5

1,455 1,873 1,902 2,334 3,182 2,476 2,267 3,180 3,025 2,738 2,901 3,207 3,390 3,795 3,377 3,729 3,918 4,595 4,053

DAYS ON SOLD PRICE MARKET

7 23 0 7 13 3 4 33 7 4 46 3 5 14 6 5 9 8 2

$940,000 $1,025,000 $1,175,000 $1,322,100 $1,350,000 $1,381,000 $1,400,000 $1,500,000 $1,628,000 $1,648,888 $1,660,000 $1,680,000 $1,700,000 $1,725,000 $1,749,000 $1,835,000 $2,000,000 $2,225,000 $2,535,000

CLOSE DATE

7/2/21 7/27/21 7/6/21 7/14/21 7/1/21 7/30/21 7/6/21 7/16/21 7/6/21 7/7/21 7/20/21 7/23/21 7/2/21 7/2/21 7/16/21 7/6/21 7/2/21 7/2/21 7/7/21

SOLD GATED COMMUNITIES NEIGHBORHOODS

STYLE

ADDRESS

BEDS BATHS EST SF

SANTALUZ SANTALUZ THE CROSBY SANTALUZ THE CROSBY THE LAKES THE CROSBY BEL ETAGE THE LAKES THE CROSBY BEL ETAGE THE LAKES IVY GATE SALVIATI

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8283 Santaluz Village Green N 14440 Rock Rose 8182 lazy River Rd 14426 Caminito Lazanja 17228 Turf Club Dr 8610 Herrington Way 8182 High Society 9129 White Alder Ct 8606 Tilage Lanbe 7963 Nathaniel Ct 17068 Coyote Bush Dr 17164 Reflections Cir 10239 Winecreek Ct 17212 Sangallo Ln

3 4 3 4 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 6

3 4 4 3 4 5 6 5 5 5 6 5 6 5

2,180 4,077 2,926 3,323 3,624 4,071 4,611 4,100 4,196 4,755 4,831 3,840 5,361 4,957

DAYS ON SOLD PRICE MARKET

10 0 15 17 2 9 43 6 4 39 56 8 0 3

$1,525,000 $1,594,125 $1,600,000 $1,825,000 $1,850,000 $2,150,000 $2,310,000 $2,350,000 $2,375,000 $2,499,000 $2,550,000 $2,651,000 $2,800,000 $3,000,000

CLOSE DATE

7/14/21 7/9/21 7/23/21 7/22/21 7/12/21 7/2/21 7/2/21 7/9/21 7/14/21 7/15/21 7/16/21 7/26/21 7/14/21 7/14/21

Sold properties taken from Sandicor from 8/1/21 and may represent listings from other brokerages. Information accurate but not guaranteed.

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A NEW BEGINNING S

everal years ago as I wheeled our trashcans to the curb I ran into my neighbor, Ray Shay. Ray had retired from San Diego PD as the SWAT commander and I was the current SWAT commander for the FBI’s San Diego and Imperial County offices. We had much in common and our conversations often evolved into swapping stories and comparing notes.

This night was no different, but it ended differently than ever before. Ray knew I was approaching retirement and he threw out, “Hey, when you retire why don’t you come work for me?” I laughed it off and walked back to my house. Funny how things work out! In early 2021, after 35 years of law enforcement and national security work I reached out to Ray and said, “Hey, I want to follow up on that conversation we had a few years ago.” The rest, as they say, is history.

In 2007, the FBI promoted me and gave me orders to San Diego to lead their intelligence operations. I was based in Washington, DC. It was January and it was cold. And I was the envy of every agent walking the halls of the J. Edgar Hoover Building. I still remember when my wife, Sandra, and I arrived on our house hunting trip, finding this community I read about on the internet called Del Sur. Del Sur was in its early stages of development.

Camino Del Norte was a dirt road in places and did not connect yet. Much of the area was still undeveloped. We found a house on Parkside Crescent and we began to make it a home. A few years later we had our son, Wyatt, and as he grew up, our roots grew deeper. As Wyatt got older we realized this was the perfect spot to provide him the storybook childhood. Today, you will find any number of neighborhood kids playing whiffle ball, basketball, or kickball on our end of the street. When I was a child this was the type of neighborhood I only saw in movies. Now, this is home!

sales, or dollar amount sold. These are personal relationships, built on trust, which do not end when the transaction closes. This is a team I’m proud to be a part of !

I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve this community in a new and exciting capacity. As an executive with the FBI I preached to my troops the hallmark of any professional is communication. I will always promptly reply to your phone call, text or email. You will never be left wondering when you will hear from me again and no one will outwork me. My goal is to provide such exceptional service that I earn your future business and referrals. You will be proud to have me representing you during the sale or purchase of your home!

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PATRONS OF THE PRADO TO UNVEIL A NEW COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUEThe ICON Award for Arts and Culture and Award Annual Grants

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he unveiling of a new plaque commemorating the honorees of the prestigious Patrons of the Prado ICON Award for Arts and Culture will be celebrated on Saturday, July 17, 2021, 4:30 – 6:30 pm. The Patrons of the Prado are proud to salute the 2020 honorees, Jack McGrory and Una Davis as well as the 2019 Inaugural Recipients, Harvey and Sheryl White at this ceremony Arlene Esgate, Nancie Geller, Roxana Velasquez and Micki Olin in the May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden of The San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park. The Balboa Park Committee approved installation of the plaque in the park in early 2020, but celebrating the unveiling was postponed due to the pandemic.

The Patrons’ ICON Award recognizes the contributions of individuals who are dedicated to enriching and advancing the vitality of the arts, science and culture of Balboa Park and the San Diego community. The Whites were the first recipients Nancie Geller, Merridee Book & Roxi Link Harvey & Sheryl White & Una Davis and Jack McGrory of the award, honored for their legacy of enduring influence and support of the arts in Balboa Park.

Jack McGrory and Una Davis are long time supporters of many cultural institutions in Balboa Park. “Balboa Park is the most important cultural center in San Diego,” said McGrory. “It is a worldwide attraction and the heart and soul of the city.” Jack, a former San Diego City Manager, was instrumental in restoring the Caroline Wohl, Merridee & Jon Book, Michaela Lynott, John Vance physical landscape of the park. & Christy Billings, Roxi & Fred Link, Marilyn & Frank Tobin Nayda Locke, Julie Sarno & Dee Ammon Balboa Park’s buildings were temporary structures built in 1915 for the Panama-California Exposition and were badly deteriorating in the 1980’s. He spearheaded the restoration of these iconic buildings between 1990-1995 during his tenure at the city. Jack and Una were Honorary Chairs of Patron’s 2015 Masterpiece Gala to celebrate the historic milestone of the 100-year anniversary of Balboa Park, and Jack was instrumental in helping Patrons raise a record amount to support the Patron’s beneficiaries.

Founded in 1997, Patrons of the Prado have been committed to raising funds to benefit the museums, theatres and science centers on the Prado. Patrons also provide San Diego County School students, grades K-12, access to both transportation and educational outreach programs (virtual and in-person) provided by these beneficiary institutions. Since inception, Patrons Roxi Link & Kristi Pieper Vicki & Chris Eddy Bill & Clarice Perkins has raised nearly $4,697,000 to Museum of Us (formerly known San Diego Museum of Art, San of Photographic Art, The Old support their ten beneficiaries: as Museum of Man).

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BRIGHT WEST

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What’s In A Name?

Bright West

Formerly known as Malachi Henry and the Lights, with a lineup change, this soulful rock trio is now known as Bright West. Featuring Ben Hernandez (lead vocals, songwriter), Kevin Spencer (guitars, vocals) and Scot Smart (guitars, bass, vocals), they released their debut EP, Breakers, earlier this month with new music already in the works.

“The name change was a long time coming,” said Hernandez. “At the time, I needed a name for the band immediately, and although it still carries a lot of meaning (that’s a story for another time), it was just too long: Malachi Henry and the Lights. It was difficult for people to say, spell, or remember.”

The latter was a particular sticking point. “I would watch the enthusiasm drain out of people’s faces when I would tell them our band name,” he continued. “I knew instantly that

there was no way that they would remember it! I was on the hunt for something simpler; one or two words.

Easy to remember. We eventually landed on Bright West.”

As for the lineup change, “it came mostly out of necessity, Hernandez said. “Scot and I each had another child in the thick of the pandemic and I also went back to school.”

Meanwhile, as with everyone, the pandemic caused disruption. “A couple of us also didn’t feel comfortable being indoors together rehearsing because of the virus and vulnerable family members. Then we watched venue after venue shut down. I just sort of let everything go during that time. I felt so overwhelmed with things at home that I just kind of fell off the face of the earth and didn’t keep very consistent contact with the band.” Eventually, it was decided to disband Malachi Henry and the Lights as it was, with five members, and concentrate more on the 3 founding members - Hernandez, Spencer and Smart. “Our drummer, Cheyne Dolly and bass player Aaron Hook, were still finding gigs and working because they’re amazing musicians, but we weren’t. So there wasn’t much point to keeping them on, for a band that didn’t really exist.

With all of that, it was just a perfect time to start over. New name, new

music, new direction. Why not?”

In addition to Hernandez work with Bright West, he also has sung with with legendary singer Mavis Staples.

“I toured as a backup singer with Mavis for about six weeks during the summer of 2019, then again recently for their first show back after the shut-down in June at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival,” he recalled. “These were some of the most amazing experiences of my life that I’ll cherish forever. Mavis is one of my musical idols, so it blows my mind when I can look over on stage and realize that I’m up there with one of the greatest! But it’s equally as earth-shaking when I’ve had quiet moments, off-stage with her, talking about new music she’s into, what her daily life is like, or hearing first hand stories about times with Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin or Martin Luther King, Jr.” Hernandez is looking forward to more touring and touring, the new streamlined band, Bright West has him re-energized and ready to make music. “Now we get to work at our own pace,” he said. “We can record from our own homes. We will eventually live stream some stuff. Put out some videos. Record more stuff. We’re not in a hurry and that feels very refreshing.” www.brightwest.bandcamp.com

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SDMA 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Jerry Raney

San Diego’s music community comes together on August 24 for the San Diego Music Awards, taking place at Humphrey’s Concert’s by the Bay. Trophies will be handed out on the night in nineteen categories with money raised at the showcase concerts going to the San Diego Music Foundations Music In Schools programs. The night will feature performances from The Frets, Ed Kornhauser, Brisa Lauren, Cindy Lee Berryhill, Marujah, Electric Mud and Chickenbone Slim, with a special pair of songs from this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, guitarist Jerry Raney.

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Diego’s music scene since the early 1960’s, playing in a string of bands that’s seen him tour the world, including The Roosters, Glory and The Beat Farmers. “Of course I feel honored by the award,” Raney said good naturedly. “It’s actually a little humbling, as I feel I could have accomplished more, but, I yam what I yam.”

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trophy, the night is something he considers special.

“I always look forward to seeing musicians and friends that I don’t see every day,” he said. He notes the real action is at the venue’s back bar. “Everyone is busy with their own thing most of the time and don’t always make it to each other’s shows. I think that’s why it ends up being so loud, most people are partying and talking, and that’s cool with me. I know it irritates some people, but we’re a bunch of musicians, what do they expect? It’s all good in my

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opinion, if your friend is next to you and doesn’t hear that he won, tap him on the shoulder and send him up. I needed that in 2018. Ha!” Bringing his career full circle, Raney will be joined by his son Nathan for the band’s two songs. “I’m not sure what they will be yet.

Riverside will probably be one of them though.” Raney is proud to have his son join him onstage anytime, but in particular for this performance. “Not only is Nathan talented as can be, he has a wonderful exuberance about being able to be on stage and do what he does,” Raney said. “He has a blast, and it shows. He belongs up there.”

Reflecting back on a lifetime in music, does it feel like time has passed or has rock ‘n’ roll kept him young? “I do feel that playing rock n roll keeps me young,” Raney said. “I’m still a teenager in my mind.” www.thefarmersmusic. com

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Fab Four Music In San Diego

More than five decades since their split, The Beatles remain one of the world’s most popular bands. On November 25-27 there will be a new three part documentary airing on Disney+; The Beatles: Get Back, directed / produced by Peter Jackson, reportedly complete with accompanying box set of unreleased “Let It Be” era tracks.

The promotion surrounding these releases is sure to kick off a new burst in interest in the band, but truth be told San Diego is already a hotbed of Beatles fans – here are just a few of the Fab Four oriented happenings coming up.

• Look for Beatles Fair to return to Queen Bee’s in 2022. While no artists have been announced yet, past headliners have included former Beatle Pete Best, Denny Laine of Wings / The Moody Blues, sixties hitmaker Billy J Kramer and Joey Molland of Badfinger, with such

notables as Louise Harrison, legendary drummer Liberty Devitto and author John Borack amongst the guests.

• On August 27 & 28, the San Diego Musical Theatre Summer Concert Series at the Horton Grand Theatre, will feature costumed tribute band, Britain’s Finest • Meanwhile, early rising Beatles fans will want to check out Brunch & Brews with the Beatles: A Fundraiser for the OB Playhouse taking place on Aug 29, from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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• Later on August 29, Humphrey’s Backstage Live will host a special Sunday evening concert. Featuring the Baja Bug’s with Hector Penalosa (The Zeros / Flying Color), the group will perform both “Meet The Beatles” and “The Beatles Second Album,” with special guest singers. 6 – 8 p.m.

• On September 12, Classic Albums Live will perform Abbey Road in its entirety at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

• On October 23, guitarist Fred Benedetti will celebrate his 64th Birthday with a special show at Dizzy’s.

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special Beatles tribute shows in the past, it’s an easy guess which Fab Four classic from 1967 will take center stage on the night In related news, acclaimed bassist Nathan East appears on Ringo Starr’s upcoming Change The World EP (09/24/2021), playing upright bass on a cover of the Bill Haley classic “Rock Around The Clock.”

This also seems like a good place to mention that guitarist Wayne Riker’s new album, A Beatles Overture From A-Z, is now available via his website. Riker is the 2019 SDMA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner.

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Music Festivals Return! the country will be in attendance, including San Diego’s Boxwood Guitars, Minasian Guitars & Ocean Songs Ukes, PE Micheletti Guitars and Playas Guitars.

Meanwhile Taylor Guitars is amongst the sponsors. www.guitarloversfestival.com

With the great summer weather comes a welcome wave of musical fun. There are plenty of club shows taking place at the moment, but the warm temperatures also lend themselves to larger outdoor events, with a number of festivals in the near future. From free happenings to fundraisers, blues and hip-hop to rock and country, there is something on offer here for just about everyone.

• The San Diego Blues Festival will be held Sept. 11, 2021. Embarcadero Marina Park North. It is at the foot of Kettner Boulevard. With Larkin Poe, Rick Estrin & The NightCats, The Nikki Hill Band, The Fremonts, Tia Carroll and Tracy Lee Nelson. The event is a fundraiser for the San Diego Food Bank • The 40th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair takes place along Adams Avenue, September 18 & 19. Free and all ages.

• Untappd Beer Festival happen Oct 1 - Oct 3. Although the event is beverage oriented, it does include music from the

Vegabonds, Arson Dailey • The Blended Festival (wine & music) is set for Oct 15 & 16 at Spanish Landing Park, Embarcadero Marina Park North, with a roster that includes The Chainsmokers, Nelly, Jowell Y Randi and many more • Musical instruments not performers are the focus of the aptly named Guitar Lovers Festival taking place November 6 & 7 at the Liberty Station Conference Center.

On hand will be the work of top Luthiers, with the fest’s mission being “to showcase and market the beauty and the craftsmanship of guitars, ukuleles, banjos and other stringed instruments, gear, amps and accessories.” Guitar makers from around

• The Inaugural OB Blues Fest is happening on Sunday Nov 7th at 2 PM at Winston’s in OB. The all-star lineup includes Casey Hensley, Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra, Manzanita Blues, Robin Henkel, Michele Lundeen and more • Wonderfront is back! The downtown San Diego multi-stage music festival is happening November 19 -21. Look for 80 artists to perform on 7+ stages, with more details tba at press time, but exciting news nonetheless! www.wonderfrontfestival.com

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Upcoming Releases New and Upcoming Albums Include: Angels & Airwaves –

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– “Zephyr” (October 15), Run For Your F***** Life – s/t (September 14), Sluka – “Figure It Out” (October 1), Subsurfer – “Subversive” New and Upcoming Singles Include: Bella Kay – “Drowning,” Sluka – “Happy In Your World,” Switchfoot – “The Bones of Us,” “If I

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Were You,” Wavves – “Caviar” New Videos Include: Angels & Airwaves – “Restless Souls (Visualizer),” Glass Spells – “Shattered,” Jason Mraz – “Be Where Your Feet Are,” Dave Preston – “Other Side of Nowhere,” Sluka – “Isn’t It Strange”

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• Look for surf favorites Alvino & The Dwells to release a split 10” EP via Spain’s Snap Records later this year. The band can be heard each week performing the theme music to Music Scene SDTV • Dizzy’s jazz club, where the music matters has reopened, notably with a Joshua White monthly residency.

• 70’s era punk band, The Cardiac Kidz, have a new 7” vinyl single out, “Mary Young” b/w “Bit Of Your Love,” with the Jim Ryan Project, featuring the band’s frontman also recently issuing a new album, 2.0 • Classic rock fans won’t want to miss a tribute band double feature on August 28 at the Quartyard. On hand will be the Doors Concert Experience by Strange Days and Clapton Hook paying homage to the music of Cream.

• Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder plays a benefit concert for Serving Seniors October 2 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.

• Residency News: Lady Dottie & The Diamonds will be performing at the Casbah every Monday night.

No Cover. FYI, keyboardist Joey Guevera is also performing these

days with Black Market III. • Sande Lollis of Enter the Blue Sky is working on her solo debut album with Jeff Berkley at the board. Amongst the musicians included are Josh Hermsmeier (drums), Rick Nash (bass,) Ted Stern (pedal steel), Josh Weinstein (keyboards).

• Combining Mardi Gras and Halloween, The Hallo Gras Cruise sails around Mission Bay on October 22. Music on board will include JW-Jones, The Farmers, The Sleepwalkers, Whitney Shay, the Euphoria Brass Band, Safety Orange, Ben Powell, and Robin Henkel • Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus makes a guest appearance on the new single from Arrested Youth, “Find My Own Way.” • The Casbah’s Ben Johnson has a book release event on September 25 at Verbatim Books (4-7 p.m.) The celebration spotlights Johnson’s latest, “Children of the Web,” book three of the Webworld Trilogy • Meanwhile Chloe Lou & The Liddells are seven tracks into a new album over at Studio West, with Chris Davies (The Penetrators), Peter Meisner (The Craw-

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daddys) and David Fleminger (Manual Scan) in on the fun.

• Jason Mraz’s most recent album Look For The Good has been reissued in a Deluxe Edition, now with six bonus tracks including the ska version of “Make It Mine.”

Mraz is on tour through Sept 26, closing the road trip at the Rady Shell in Jacobs Park.

• In related news, on September 13, Mraz will join fellow San Diegan’s Gregory Page, Toca Rivera and Billy Galewood for Socially Acoustic in Amsterdam, a concert

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taking place at the famed Paradiso Theatre in the Netherlands.

• 1960’s hitmaker Gary Puckett joins the “Happy Together Tour” for dates through August 29 in Deadwood, South Dakota. Tour mates include The Turtles, The Association, The Cowsills, The Classics IV and The Vogues.

• A Halloween tradition returns!

Rocket From The Crypt will perform a special show at the Observatory on October 29. RFTC’s Halloween shows have become the stuff of legend – don’t miss out!

• Rockers Stone Horse, featuring singer Danielle Spade, have filmed a music video for their song, “The Fastest Jack,” in support of their new album, Stone Horse IV at the infamous Cheers Bar in Ramona, Ca. • Encinitas based Surfdog Records has just released Glen Campbell – Live From the Troubadour on vinyl and CD. The features Campbell’s final performance recorded live at the legendary Sunset Strip venue on August 19, 2008 • The Tourmaliners release their latest single, “Stolen Dance” on Aug 20. The release will be accompanied by a music video filmed on location at Tourmaline Surf Park and at area SD businesses such as Bird’s Surf Shed, Leilani’s Hawaiian Cafe and Tio Leos Lounge.

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STUDY: CANNABIS PATIENTS SEE IMPROVEMENT IN PAIN MANAGEMENT, PTSD, AND SLEEP A new study involving patients, mostly over 50 years old, shows improvements in the symptoms caused by chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and sleep disorders after starting therapy with medical cannabis.

The study bolsters previous research that has shown cannabis has a positive impact, especially managing pain and improving sleep. It also provides scientific evidence why more seniors than ever are turning to medical marijuana to treat various ailments.

The study, conducted by Canadian and Italian researchers and published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, found that more than 60 percent of patients reported improvements in their medical conditions after using cannabis. A link to the study below: Evaluation of Patient Reported Safety and Efficacy of Cannabis From a Survey of Medical Cannabis Patients in Canada (nih.gov) «This real-world data shows that a large proportion of medical cannabis patients report moderate to substantial benefits from cannabis, both in terms of their overall condition and general wellbeing,» the researchers wrote.

The study involved 214 patients in Canada who self-completed web-based surveys between January 2020 and August 2020. After an initial survey that recorded their medical information, each patient began a six-week trial period of cannabis treatment. In follow-up visits, they reported any changes and what, if any, cannabis products they felt caused those changes.

Patients ranged in age from 1779, but most of the patients were more than 50 years old.

After six weeks, 76 percent of those who suffer from chronic pain reported improvement. Cannabis and CBD proved especially successful in treating two of the most common types of pain, nociceptive

and neuropathic.

Patients also were evenly split about what type of treatment worked best. Among those who saw pain relief, 33 percent rated high CBD products as the most helpful, while 31 percent said the same of high THC products.

Those who suffer from PTSD, anxiety, and poor sleep at night also reported substantial improvements. The following lists four areas where people reported issues and the percentage who said they experienced improvements after six weeks of medical cannabis therapy.

• Sleep disorder (92.6 percent) • Anxiety (84.8 percent) • PTSD (81.3 percent) • Arthritis (61.5 percent) Patients also reported improvement in general wellbeing, with 89.8 percent reporting some level of improvement.

Among those who experienced improvement, 42.1 percent reported feeling “better” or “a great deal better.”

«This real-world data shows that a large proportion of medical cannabis patients report moderate to substantial benefits from cannabis, both in terms of their overall condition and general wellbeing,» the researchers wrote.

Furthermore, researchers commented the study provides “the scientific evidence healthcare practitioners routinely state they require” and can also help lawmakers in “the drafting of future regulatory guidelines surrounding medical cannabis use.”

Analysis As legalization of cannabis continues to expand across the planet, more research continues to come to light to validate anecdotal benefits of cannabis through objective research studies and objective patient data. Objective studies and data on medical cannabis are slowly

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decreasing the stigma associated with the use and legality of cannabis.

As someone who has worked in the multiple healthcare settings for over 25 years (SNF, ALF, Home Health, Pharmacy, Laboratory), I can tell you that Senior Citizens are tired of traditional pharmaceuticals and their side effects. With the average senior taking 13 prescription drugs per day in the USA, the amount of emergency room admissions related to not taking prescriptions properly (too many or too little)

is high across the nation.

Also, the side effects related to traditional pharmaceutical drugs can be severe and permanent in some cases. To be clear, I am not against traditional pharmaceutical medications. However, medical cannabis needs to be a “tool” in the Physician “tool box” he/she can use to assist seniors and other patients with a natural medication which demonstrates consistent, safe results and increases patients overall wellbeing, without harsh or permanent side effects.

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“While Away On Vacation” Tu Nguyen

When it comes to property crimes, most thieves and burglars are opportunist criminals. Often times, they tend to look for easy soft targets to strike.

So, if you’re away for the weekend or for the week, I want to share with you some of the things you can do to harden your home and not make it a soft target.

• A big deterrent is parking a car in the driveway (if you have an extra car), but remember not to leave anything valuable or the garage door opener inside your parked car. Most thieves will just assume someone is home when they see a car in the driveway.

• Whether if you have a dog or not, put a “Beware of Dogs” sign on your side gate and by the front yard or door. For nighttime deterrent, make sure to put a timer on a few lamps and place them near the front windows to give the impression someone is home. Make sure to close the curtains though.

• Turn on the radio and let it play the entire time you’re gone. If a thief decides to do a knock-and-check, at least he/she will think someone is definitely home with the lights and radio on, plus there’s parked car in the driveway.

• If you have good relationships with your neighbors, it would be a good idea to let them know you’re going to be away for however long. Don’t make any purchases that will be delivered while you’re gone. If you did, ask your neighbor to pick up your delivered items from your front door for you. With today’s technology, we typically get a notification when our purchased items are delivered.

Above are just some of the things you can easily do to avoid being burglarized. I’m sure there are many other things you can do to harden your home and not make it an easy target.

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