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TIME WISE JEWELERS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS IN SAN DIEGO

By C.Christie Craig

“Stephanie is the most reputable, fair and honest jeweler in all of Clairemont,” shared Munroe.

“She always tries to support her local clients by offering discounts and holiday specials. Not only does she care about the jewelry’s legacy and its story, but also the impact it has on a new owner.

She quickly learns people’s taste and is keen to go the extra mile to source difficult-to-find gems.

She cares about sourcing ethical pieces that make me feel empowered and beautiful. She listens to her customers and works to find jewelry that will make a positive impact in a person’s life.”

Carson Munroe

Time Wise carries an impressive collection of jewelry ranging from engagement rings Time Wise Jewelers is pleased to announce to watches from brands including Citizen, their 40th anniversary sale on Saturday, July Bulova, and Effy. They also carry pieces 30th honoring their long standing legacy spanning from sterling silver to white gold in San Diego. The event will take place at to unique and hard to find stones – most of their location in the Balboa Mesa Shopping which you can’t find in other jewelry stores Center at the corner of Balboa and Genesee Avenue. (The center with Von’s and Kohl’s, next to the Mr. Fish & Chips.)

Longtime manager turned owner and entrepreneur, Stephanie Langlois, has an exceptional background in the jewelry business. After working for more than a decade Another loyal customer is Leah Christensen for the original owners, Linda and Glen Blumenthal, Langolis purchased Time Wise who has made Time Wise Jewelers her numJewelers 3.5 years ago. Despite taking over during the height of the COVID era when businesses were struggling to keep their doors open, she and her team navigated their way into not only surviving but thriving.

Time Wise offers an extensive inventory including rare estate jewelry, a stunning selection of watches, and extraordinary one

By C. Christie Craig of a kind custom pieces crafted by Langlois herself. This entrepreneur has the heart of ime Wise Jewelers is pleased to announce what keeps customers coming back, whether they quickly and expertly. Time Wise’s experienced apan artist and it shows, not just in the pieces their herself 40th anniversary sale Saturday, are searching for that perfect anniversary gift, a praisers can also do appraisals to provide you with she designs but also in theon inventory July 30th honoring their long standing present for their loved ones, or looking to bring the paperwork needed to insure your cherished that she carries. Stephanie’s unique advantage over many other is her forat back the shine to an already treasured piece. legacy in San Diego.

Thejewelers event will takeeye place pieces. If you’re looking for something eye-catchrarities in her hand-picked estate collection. their location in the Balboa Mesa Shopping Cen“We are thrilled to celebrate our 40 year anniver- ing and unique, Langlois is always eager to bring In addition to their shelves of stunning ter at the corner of Balboa and Genesee Avenue. sary! It’s a fantastic chance to come together and your jewelry visions to life as a handcrafted cusstones, the Time Wise team puts the same (Th e center Von’s and Kohl’s, nextrelationto the Mr. thank our customers for being a part of our Time tom piece. effort and with eye for detail into their Fish & Chips.)

Time Wise Jewelers prides itself in offering the ships with their clients. This welcoming and Wise family!” Langlois said. “To celebrate, we are warm environment is a big part and of what Longtime manager turned owner entrepre- offering complimentary catering, 30 to 50% off of highest quality jewelry at affordable prices and keeps customers coming back, whether they most jewelry, a $500 Citizen Watch gift basket, and providing uncompromising customer service with neur, Stephanie Langlois, has an exceptional backare searching for that perfect anniversary ground in the jewelry busi- ness. After working a $1000 jewelry giveaway.” the most resourceful and knowledgeable staff in gift, a present for their loved ones, or lookfor than back a decade for thetooriginal business As a family owned jeweler, Time Wise offers each San Diego. “We want to be your personal jeweler ingmore to bring the shine an already owners, Linda and Glen Blumenthal, Langlois client a one-on-one service experience, taking the for life!” said Langlois. treasured piece.

“We areTime thrilled celebrate 40ago. yearDe- time and care to ensure each client’s needs are unpurchased WisetoJewelers 3.5our years anniversary!

It’s a fantastic chance to come spite taking over during the height of the COVID derstood and surpassed. That effort is reflected in Don’t miss this 40th anniversary celebration on as; Spinel, Turquoise, Appatite, and together and thank our customers for being such era when businesses were struggling to keep their their glowing reviews below.

Saturday July 30th with food, deals, and a chance Tsavorite. a part of our Time Wise family!” Langolis doors she and her navigatedcomplitheir way Time Wise carries an impressive collection of to win part of the $1500 in giveaway prizes!

Offering free jewelry cleaning and inspecsaid. open, “To celebrate, weteam are offering into not only surviving thriving. mentary catering, 30but to 50% off of most jew- jewelry ranging from engagement rings to watches tion while you shop, the Time Wise team even Wise replace your watch battery elry, Watch gift basket, andina from brands including Citizen, Bulova, and Effy. willTime Timea $500 Wise Citizen offers an extensive inventory Jewelers is located in while the Balboa you wait or as you are shopping at Vons. $1000 jewelry giveaway.” cluding rare estate jewelry, a stunning selection of They also carry pieces spanning from sterling sil- Mesa Shopping Center at 5643 Balboa Avenue in your jewelry or watches need repairs or As a family owned jeweler, Time Wise watches, and extraordinary one of a kind custom ver to white gold to unique and hard to find stones IfClairemont, right next to Mr. Fish & Chips and to engravings, Langlois and her team are hapoffers each client a one-on-one service expieces craft ed by Langlois herself.

Th is entrepre– most of which you can’t fi nd in other jewelry the left of Vons. cantreasures, call them at 858-560-5503 py to take care ofYou your ensuring perience, taking the time and care to enneur theclient’s heart of an artist and it shows,and not stores such as; Spinel, Turquoise, Appatite, and the or work go to is www.timewisejewelers.com forTime more indone quickly and expertly. surehas each needs are understood Wise’s experienced appraisers cantoalso doTuesday surpassed.

That she effort is ref lected just in the pieces designs herself in buttheir also in Tsavorite. formation.

Store hours are 10 am 6 pm to provide youam with glowing reviews the inventory that below. she carries. Stephanie’s unique Offering free jewelry cleaning and inspection appraisals through Friday, and 10 to 5the pmpaperwork on Saturday. needed to insure your cherished pieces. If advantage over many other jewelers is her eye for while you shop, the Time Wise team will even re- (Need her insta and facebook info) ber-one choice for jewelry. “I never thought I you’re looking for something eye-catching rarities in her hand-picked estate collection. In ad- could place afford your watch battery wait or as you jewelry from while a ‘real’you jewelry store.

I and unique, Langlois is always eager to bring dition to their shelves of stunning stones, the Time was are shopping at Vons.

At a jewelry Glance: visions to life as a handcrafted so surprised at the reasonable prices. I have your Time Wise Jewelers rings, earrings and need bracelets withor en- custom piece.

Wise team puts the same effort and eye for detail purchased If your jewelry or watches repairs gemstones including diamonds, sapphires, rubies Time Wise Jewelers offering 40 year sale Saturday prides July 30 itself 5643 in Balboa Avenue into their relationships with their clients. This wel- gravings, Langlois and her team are happy to take and Iolite. I have also purchased custom pieces the highest quality jewelry at affordable priccoming and warm environment is a big part of care of your treasures, ensuring the work is done www.TimeWiseJewelers.com (858) 560-5503 es and providing uncompromising customer that Stephanie has remade for me including my service with the most resourceful and knowlmother’s wedding band, my grandmother’s enTESTIMONIALS: gagement ring, and a ring that was made out of edgeable staff in San Diego. “We want to be my grandmother’s earrings and a necklace.” personal jeweler for life!”

“I trusted Stephanie and said herLangolis. team to “Stephanie is the most reputable, fair and “I’ve made Time Wise Jewelers my your Leah Christensen Don’t miss this 40th anniversary cele-estate honest jeweler in all of Clairemont. She also number-one choice for jewelry. I never restore my most coveted 12 Carat on wedding Saturday July diamond ring 30th and with it is food, in better always tries to support her local clients by thought I could afford jewelry from a ‘real’ bration “I trusted Stephanie and her team to restore deals, and a chance to win part of the shape and more beautiful than the day I got offering discounts and holiday specials. Not my jewelry store.

I was so surprised at the reamost coveted 12 Carat estate diamond $1500 in giveaway prizes!. sonable ring prices.

I have purchased rings, earengaged!

Their attention to detail and repair only does she care about the jewelry’s leg- wedding and it is in better shape and Time Wise Jewelers is located in the Balboa surpassed all Center the other jewelers inAveLa Jolla ringsbeautiful and bracelets with includ- Mesa acy and its story, but also the impact it has more than the day gemstones I got engaged!

Shopping at 5643 Balboa andinBeverly Hills right that tried and to reing diamonds, rubiessurpassed and Iolite. nue on a new owner. She quickly learns peo- Their attention tosapphires, detail and repair Clairemont, next to Mr.failed Fish & pair this piece for me.

I was losing diamonds I have also purchased custom pieces that ple’s taste and is keen to go the extra mile all the other jewelers in La Jolla and BeverChips and to the left of Vons. You can call Hills thathas triedremade and failed repair this my them 858-560-5503 go tofinally www.timewleft at and right and or I was referred to to source difficult-to-find gems. She cares ly Stephanie for tome including for me.

I was losing left and isejewelers.com more information.

Store mother’s wedding band,diamonds my grandmother’s Stephanie andfor her jewelry repair technician about sourcing ethical pieces that make me piece and I wasring, finally Stephanie are 10repaired, am to 6 pm Tuesdayand through and they restored retouched feel empowered and beautiful. She listens right engagement andreferred a ring to that was made hours repair technician and they 10 am to 5 of pmnearly on Saturday. every and single prong 100 diamonds to her customers and works to find jewel- and out her of jewelry my grandmother’s earrings and a Friday, repaired, restored and retouched every single (Need her insta and facebook info)are currently and that was 3 years ago! They ry that will make a positive impact in a per- necklace.” prong of nearly 100 diamonds and that was At a Glance: repairing my Rolex watch for 1⁄2 the price son’s life.”

3 years ago! They are currently repairing my Time Wise Jewelers Leah Christensen that other jewelers wouldn’t even touch. I Rolex watch for ½ the price that other jewel40 year sale Saturday July 30 love trustAvenue Time Wise Jewelers!”

Carson Munroe ers wouldn’t even touch. I love and trust Time 5643and Balboa Wise Jewelers!” www.TimeWiseJewelers.com Abigail Rosenthal Abigail Rosenthal (858) 560-5503

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THE ART OF REINVENTION AND THE ART OF REINVENTION AND TRANSFORMATION FROM BEHIND THE LENS TRANSFORMATION FROM BEHIND THE LENS

all the posing, and it really draws out their inner essence. She loved her photo- graphs and can see ByAre LinDee draws out theirshe inner essence.

She” loved her photoyouRochelle a woman who hates having her picherself where stands today. graphs and can see herself where she photographed stands today.” ture taken? Our smartphone cameras don’t do us Brooke told of another woman Are you a woman who hates having her picture Brooke told of another woman photographed justice, especially if you’re “of a certain age.” And for the over forty spread and shared her moti-for the taken?

Our smartphone cameras don’t do us justice, over forty and shared her motivation and for joining though we periodically have a studio portrait takvation forspread joining Brooke’s photography especially if you’re “of a certain age. ” And though we Brooke’s photography and makeover project.

C. Chrisen with the fami- ly, we are but one face in several. makeover project. C. Chris- tie Craig experienced periodically have a studio portrait taken with the famitie Craig experienced a triple whammy in losing family How long has it been since you focused on you? a triple whammy in losing family members, going ly,Ifwe are but one face in several.

How long has it been members, going through divorce, and seeing her career you’re over forty and in need of a life-affirming through divorce, and seeing her career slide off its since you focused on you? slide off its tracks.

“It was time to reinvent myself with a experience, Brooke, of Brooke Preece Legacy Portraits, tracks. “It was time to reinvent myself with a whole If you’refor over forty need ofshe a life-affirming whole new brand, ” Christie said in interview her interview is looking you!

Byand latein August, plans to have new brand, ” Christie said in her forfor thethe experience, Brooke, of Brooke Preece Legacy Portraits, project.

“I was really good about packaging my clients, enough photographs of “40 Women Over 40” for a project. “I was really good about packaging my is lookingexhibition for you! By late August, shewomen plans tofrom have all clients, but I couldn’t do it for myself. ” myself.” first-ever featuring mature but I couldn’t do it for enough photographs of “40 Women Over 40” for a The morning of Christie’s photo shoot withwith Brooke, walks of life, who are experiencing a new beginning.

The morning of Christie’s photo shoot first-ever exhibition featuring mature women from all nothing went right.

“I couldn’t find my clothes, The gallery showing is slated for late September.

Brooke, nothing went right. “I couldn’t findmy my walks of life, who are experiencing a new beginning. curling iron, the keys iron, to mythe car and “I’m looking for a particular woman,” said clothes, my curling keysmy to dog my was car sick. and” The gallery showingwho is slated forthe lateother September.

But dog she was a mission andwas determined to make this Brooke, “someone is on side of my wason sick. ” But she on a mission and “I’m looking for a particular woman, ” said Brooke, step forward, in spite of everything.

She soon learned surviving some- thing difficult, looking to reinvent determined to make this step forward, in spite “someone whosuch is on heart the other surviving it was a great decision.

“Brooke has the innate ability herself.

I have for side this of project.

It’s someso of everything.

She soon learned it was a great thing difficult, looking to reinvent herself.

I have such to see through our pain and our fear and she helps much more than just taking pretty pictures. I really decision. “Brooke has the innate ability to see us heart them for thistoproject. so with muchthemselves more than just taking through to break through that fear andfear deliver want fall in It’s love again our pain and our andanyway!!! she helpsI have us pretty pictures.

I really want them to fall in love with some of the best photos of my career from Brooke. She and reconnect with who they are.” to break through that fear and deliver anyway!!! themselves again andportrait reconnectphotographer, with who theyBrooke are.” a total pro.”of the best photos of my career from An accomplished Iishave some An accomplished portrait photographer, Brooke loves Sometimes our trauma is ”simply the march of time. loves to quote Segovia Amil, her favorite poet, Brooke. She is a total pro. to quote Segovia Amil, her favorite poet, “True beauty Relates Brooke, “Abby was wonderful. She came in for “True beauty is not of the body or of the face, no, is not of the body or of the face, no, it is a thing of the her fiftieth birthday in 2021, this the graymarch hair, fuming, it is a thing of the soul—of fire and air, breath and Sometimes our trauma iswith simply of soul—of fire and air, breath and spirit, something brave ‘I earned this gray hair and women dying their spirit, something brave and unafraid.” time. Relates Brooke, “Abby was wonderful.hair She and unafraid.” gray make mad, ‘causebirthday they didn’t Brooke came in forme her fiftieth in earn 2021,it!” with this New beginnings make great photos. laughed at the memory. beautiful silver-gray hair, Abby joked saying ‘I New beginnings make great photos.

Brooke cited a couple of examples from those earned this gray hair and women dying their hair cited a photographed. couple of examples from those she Abby is no stranger to cameras at a loss forit!” beauty. sheBrooke has already “One woman was gray make me mad, ‘cause theyor didn’t earn has already photographed.

“One woman was on the She took top honors in January 2021 as the first “Silver on the other side of a horrific divorce” and was up- Brooke laughed at the memory.” other side of a horrific divorce” and was uprooted in a Mrs. California” for Crowned in Silver magazine’s rooted in a traumatic move from Texas to CaliforAbby is no stranger to cameras or at a loss fordebut traumatic move from Texas to California.

It compoundissue.

But Abby’s background in pageants nia. It compound- ed her losses. She decided to buy beauty.

She tookextensive top honors in January 2021 as the ed her losses.

She decided to buy a portrait session with doesn’t preclude a love-hate relationship withinaging. a portrait session with Brooke, who also provides a first “Silver Mrs. California” for Crowned SilverIn Brooke, who also provides a complete makeover in her fact, it can accentuate it.

So she was ready for a makecomplete makeover in her packages. “She was com- magazine’s debut issue. But Abby’s extensive backpackages.

“She was completely blown her imag- ground over. in pageants doesn’t preclude a love-hate pletely blown away by her images,away ” saidby Brooke, es, ” said Brooke, “and re-saw herself in this new light. ” One great advantage from days though,it. “and re-saw herself in this new light.” relationship with aging.

In her fact,pageant it can accentuate “Another had just finished her last treatment of a Brooke said is, “She brought in the most amazing “Another had just finished her last treatment of So she was ready for a make- over. worth of chemotherapy for breast cancer, and dresses, and we just had so much fun. ” So much, ayear’s year’s worth of chemotherapy for breast cancer, One great advantage from her pageant daysin fact, had lost her hair.

She was looking in the mirror with no that Abby has already been in for her fifty-first and had lost her hair. She was looking in the mirthough, Brooke said is, “She brought in the birthday most hair, and asking, ‘Who is this person?’

So I did what I do portrait session and plans return every ror with no hair, and asking, ‘Who is this person?’ amazing dresses, and weto just had to soBrooke much fun. ” So with hairwhat and makeup, alland the posing, andand it really year until she turns she turns sixty, says So I did I do withand hair makeup, much, in fact, that sixty.

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her fifty-first birthday portrait session and plans to return to Brooke every year until she turns sixty.

Brooke, she “we’re going to ”make beautiful coffeegoing table to “When turns sixty, says aBrooke, “we’re book. ” make a beautiful coffee table book.”

Life before before Pinterest.

Life Pinterest.

Brooke’s love love for Brooke’s for portrait portrait photography photographywas wasaacomcoming-of-age fascination with fashion and beauty ing-of-age fascination with fashion and beautyininhigh high school.“I “I was was always always drawn school. drawn to tovisual visualimages. images.IIhad hadtoto get all all the the fashion fashion magazines, get magazines,ripped rippedout outthe thepages pages I liked and put them in a notebook.

You know ... it ...

I liked and put them in a notebook. You know was before Pinterest. ” It wasn’t simply the clothes and it was before Pinterest.” It wasn’t simply the clothes pretty models that attracted her though.

Her interest and pretty models that attracted her though. Her focused on the beauty of beauty the photography. interest focused on the of the photography.

She first received her bachelor’s degree in in advertising advertising She first received her bachelor’s degree at the art institute in a mix of graphic design and the the at the art institute in a mix of graphic design and visual arts, with business and marketing.

Although she visual arts, with business and marketing. Although she began in an ad agency internship, it wasn’t long before began in an ad agency internship, it wasn’t long before she realized realized where where her her passion passion truly truly lies. lies. she Portrait photography is a specialized area.

SheShe Portrait photography is a specialized area. pointed her camera initially, at weddings, until her pointed her camera initially, at weddings, until (now longtime) portrait mentor appeared.

Acclaimed her (now longtime) portrait mentor appeared. portraitist, Sue Bryce states her site, ouronvision is Acclaimed portraitist, Sueon Bryce states her site, to “... create a magazine/celebrity style photoshoot our vision is to “... create a magazine/celebrity style for everyday for women. ” Thatwomen. sentiment resonated with photoshoot everyday ” That sentiment Brooke.

“When I saw her work, I said, that’s what resonated with Brooke. “When I saw her work,I I wantthat’s to do.”what I want to do.” said, And doing it And doing it she she is! is!“I’m “I’maamaster masteratatposing posingand and knowing how the body looks [through knowing how the body looks [throughthe thecamera camera lens] and and it it doesn’t doesn’t matter lens] matterififyou’re you’recurvy curvyor orwide, wide,I’m I’m going to make you look beautiful.

I’m just a woman going to make you look beautiful. I’m just a woman on aa mission. mission. I’ve I’ve always on always been beenaagirl’s girl’sgirl. girl.””The The40 40 Women Over 40 exhibition is also fun for Brooke Women Over 40 exhibition is also fun for Brooketoto shoot, because because “The “The poses shoot, poses for forthis thisproject projectare areaalittle little sexier, with an eye toward beauty styling, ” surely sexier, with an eye toward beauty styling,” surelyremireminiscent of of those those high niscent high school schoolfashion fashionclippings. clippings.

The making The makingof ofaamakeover. makeover.

The camera camera does thethe insecurities we we The doesnot notcapture capture insecurities see in in the allall of of Brooke’s photo see the mirror. mirror.ItIthelps helpsthat that Brooke’s photo packages come makeover.

SheShe does a packages comewith witha acomplete complete makeover. style assessment over the over phone, does a style assessment theoffering phone,suggestions offering of what to bring in fortotheir session, them to suggestions of what bring in forthen theirasks session,

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show showup up upat atatthem the thestudio studio studio with with clean, clean, moisturized moisturized face, face, then asks toshow up at themoisturized studio withface, a show the with aaaclean, in in pajamas pajamas if if you’d you’d like, like, and and the the rest rest is is up up to to Brooke Brooke clean, moisturized face, in pajamas if you’d like, in pajamas if you’d like, and the rest is up to Brooke and andher her herstylists. stylists. stylists.

When When her herclient client client arrives, arrives, Brooke BrookeWhen takes takes and the rest is up to Brooke and her stylists. and When her arrives, Brooke takes complete complete control. control. her client arrives, Brooke takes complete control. complete control.

Shetells tells tellsthe the the women, women, “Make “Make ititaaitafull full full day dayday for forfor yourself yourself She tells thewomen, women, “Make a full yourShe “Make it day for yourself and and go go out out afterwards, afterwards, ‘cause ‘cause you’re you’re going going to to look look self and go out afterwards, ‘cause you’re going and go out afterwards, ‘cause you’re going to look to gorgeous!” gorgeous!”

Brooke’s Brooke’s favorite favoritefavorite moment moment during duringthe the the look gorgeous!”

Brooke’s moment during gorgeous!”

Brooke’s favorite moment during session session is is when when a a woman woman is is obviously obviously apprehensive, apprehensive, so the session is when a woman is obviously appresession is when a woman is obviously apprehensive, so so she she tells tells them, them, “‘Close “‘Close your your eyes, eyes, take take a a deep deep breath breath ... ... hensive, so she tells them, “‘Close your eyes, take a she tells them, “‘Close your eyes, take a deep breath ... now nowlook look look atatme. me. me. ’’Without Without Without fail, fail,me. their their expression expression will will be be deep breath ... ’now lookfail, at ’ Without fail,will their now at their expression be with with a a baby baby smile smile and and sparkly sparkly eyes, eyes, ” ” said said Brooke.

Brooke.

Click.

Click. expression will be with a baby smile and sparkly with a baby smile and sparkly eyes,” said Brooke. Click.

Captured.

Captured. eyes, ” said Brooke. Click. Captured.

Captured.

She’s She’s amazed amazedthat that that women women are are coming coming in infor for forfor her herher over over She’s amazed thatwomen women are coming in She’s amazed are coming in her over 40 40 portraits portraits who who plan plan to to remain remain clients clients for for life. life.

But But as over 40 portraits who plan to remain clients for 40 portraits who plan to remain clients for life. But as as Brooke Brooke says, says, “I’m “I’m a a big big fan fan of of printing printing and and living living with with life.

But as Brooke says, “I’m a big fan of printing Brooke says, “I’m a big fan of printing and living with your yourliving artwork, artwork, creating creating legacy. legacy.Once Once Once you youaget get get ititup up upon on and with your artwork, creating legacy. your artwork, creating aaalegacy. you it on the the wall, wall, you’ll you’ll be be like, like, ‘Wow. ‘Wow. That’s That’s what what I I really really look look Once you get it up on the wall, you’ll be like, ‘Wow. the wall, you’ll be like, ‘Wow. That’s what I really look like?’” like?’”what I really look like?’”

That’s like?’”

Brooke Brookeis isisalso also also looking looking forward forward to tothe the thethe women women in inthe the Brooke alsolooking looking forward to women in Brooke forward to women in the exhibition exhibition meeting meeting each each other other at at the the gallery gallery showing. showing. the exhibition meeting each other at the gallery exhibition meeting each other at the gallery showing.

“I“Iplan plan planto to to“I make make yearly yearly thing, thing, just justbecause because because it’s it’sso so so showing. plan makething, it a yearly thing, it’s just be“I make itititto aaayearly just powerful. powerful.

And And I I know know there there are are more more than than forty forty womwomcause it’s so powerful.

And I know there are more powerful. And I know there are more than forty women enout out out there, there, ready ready for for life-affirming life-affirming portrait. portrait.

You You than forty womenfor out there,” readyportrait. for a life-afen there, ”””ready aaalife-affirming You can can contact contact Brooke Brooke and and be be part part of of the the over over 40 40 transfortransforfirming portrait.

You can contact Brooke and be can contact Brooke and be part of the over 40 transformational mational experience! experience! part of the over 40 transformational experience! mational experience!

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The Delicious, Refreshing Virtues of Ice Cream Await All Around San Diego

By Frank Sabatini Jr.

San Diego County’s crop of ice cream makers and vendors keeps growing, leaving us with no choice but to dive into their vast selection of flavors and textures for offsetting our hot summer days.

It is no surprise that July is National Ice Cream Month, which was surprisingly proclaimed in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. But considering that ice cream lovers consume an average of four gallons of the cold stuff each year (according to the International Dairy Foods Association), we are obviously not limiting ourselves to any particular month to lap it up.

Below are some of our favorite outlets to satisfy your ice cream hankerings year-round.

House-made waffle cones are the recommended vehicle for an array of unconventional ice cream flavors offered at this acclaimed Oregon-based company, which made its San Diego debut in 2017. We’re talking about options such as marionberry, goat cheese and habanero contained in a single scoop. Or how does pears with blue cheese in the form of high butterfat ice cream sound? Flavors change monthly. And the shop is generous with doling out samples.

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Dazzling tropical flavors at Hammond’s

3077 University Ave., North Park 3740 Sports Arena Blvd., Point Loma 619-567-7528; hammondsgourmet.com With a long list of accolades and awards under its belt, the Hawaiian-inspired Hammond’s is where you’ll find mouthwatering island flavors like lychee cream, kona coffee with caramel, pineapple, passionfruit and more. There are about 32 flavors available on any given day as they rotate throughout the week and season. Better yet, if you can’t decide on a particular flavor, you can order the ice creams in flights of up to six different types.

3017 Adams Ave., North Park 619-540-6166; adcgelato.com The star of the show here is icy gelato, which is close enough to creamy, dreamy ice cream. The play on “dry cleaning” is reflected in An’s ambitious choice of flavors—all named after fabrics. The “lingerie,” for example, uses 10 pounds of strawberries per batch. It harbors bits of dark chocolate within. If you like Irish whiskey, coffee and shortbread, then the “kilt” is your calling. From a focused list of about seven flavors a day, the gelato is sold in pints, scoops and cones.

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Founded in Ohio by Alice Handel in 1945, this national franchise uses its extra-creamy ice cream in everything from cones and waffle bowls to shakes, sundaes, hurricanes, pints, and quarts. Standout flavors include black walnut, cinnamon sticky bun, and key lime pie. There are usually around 45 flavors available per day. Check the web site for current offerings.

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726 A Ave., National City 619-477-0828; niederfranks.com There are no short cuts or modern machinery used in the craft at Niederfrank’s, which reigns as San Diego County’s oldest ice cream maker. At nearly 75 years old, the company still serves as a magnet for those on the hunt for such flavors as apple strudel, blackberry twist, and rum raisin, not to mention a big selection of chocolate options.

4073 Adams Ave., Kensington 619-228-9745; icecreamshopsandiego.com It is in the heart of Kensington where you’ll find delectable handmade ice cream in f lavors such as burgundy-cherry, horchata, and pistachio. They land in shakes, malts, sundaes, cones, and cups. A variety of refreshing sorbets are also available, should your palate need a blast of watermelon, raspberry or tequila-lime.

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Some fine scoops await inside this North Park taco shop.

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Head to Eclipse for some ‘Sprinkle Magic.’

2145 Fern St., South Park 619-578-2984; eclipsechocolate.com It is the soft-serve sundae bar that snagged our attention, not to mention the kaleidoscopic array of sprinkles that Eclipse makes and sells. There’s also an after-school “sundae happy hour” from 2 to 4 p.m. on weekdays, held on the shop’s remodeled patio named Sprinkle Magic. It was designed with an old-fashion ice parlor in mind. From cones to waffle boats to sensational floats, this popular chocolatier has you covered.

Aside from flaunting some of the best queso birria tacos in town, this modest Mexican eatery also carries coveted La Michoacana Ice Cream, which can be typically found throughout the cities of Mexico. The taco shop carries 12 flavors a day. Contained in Styrofoam cups, they’re sold in three sizes. If you visit on a day when vanilla-tequila is available, count yourself lucky.

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DEL MAR RACETRACK IS BACK THIS SUMMER IN TRUE SAN DIEGO STYLE

The top West Coast destination gears up for an exhilarating season of world-class horse racing, the return of fan-favorite events and enthusiastic crowds in the grandstand

Keegan Orr wearing a custom-made Aimee Fuller asymmetrical crinoline fascinator at the 2022 Kentucky Derby

DEL MAR, Calif. - Following a milestone year in 2021 featuring the return of fans, record-breaking wagering and the hosting of the Breeders’ Cup, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is poised for perhaps its greatest racing season.

The 2022 summer meet will see a return to full capacity in the grandstand for the first time since 2019 and the richest purses in California history with total payouts to participating horsemen and horsewomen averaging more than $800,000 per day. Del Mar and all its excitement bursts from the gate on Opening Day, Friday, July 22 and will run through Sunday, September 11.

Known as one of Southern California’s most beloved summer events, Opening Day at Del Mar attracts thousands of locals and travelers alike. The West Coast tradition features the best in racing, fashion, food and local culture.

Fans will have the opportunity to wager on ten exciting races including the $100,000 Oceanside Stakes and enter the Opening Day Hats Contest, one of the long-standing Opening Day highlights. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. and the first post is at 2 p.m. Opening weekend will feature more high-end stakes racing on Saturday and Sunday with gates opening at noon. Del Mar will be limiting General Admission on Opening Day to enhance attendee experience – tickets are expected to sell out quickly, so guests are encouraged to purchase tickets early to guarantee attendance.

Del Mar is also bringing back fan favorite events to the track this year with highlights including: l August 6 – Equine Art Show: Witness many of Del Mar’s talented artists, painting demonstrations and art for purchase l Aug. 13 - Uncorked: Del Mar Wine Fest: Enjoy tastings of more than 150 wines from across the globe along with gourmet food from local San Diego food vendors l Aug. 20 - Del Mar Taco & Beer Festival: From 12-4 pm, the festival features local breweries as well as tacos prepared by local food vendors. (Admission price TBD) l Sept. 4 - Family Fun Day: Bring your family to the cabana to enjoy free attractions including face painting, kid-friendly games and more l Sept. 10 - College Day: Show your student ID for free racetrack admission and exclusive access to grandstand seating LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com

Cindy Eckstein of New York and Karly Rice of Los Angeles attend the 2022 Kentucky Derby. The two friends happened to run into each other at the derby, and noticed they were both wearing Aimee Fuller headpieces!

In addition to special weekend events, Del Mar offers weekly attractions including: l Diamond Club Free & Easy Thursdays: Free admission + seats and food + beverage specials l Taste of the Turf Club (Sundays): An exciting opportunity for non-Turf Club members to reserve a table and enjoy a locally inspired menu with the best views of the track ($125 per person) l Happy Hour (Fridays): New in 2022, get half off signature drinks until 6 pm or upgrade your experience and enjoy happy hour drinks and appetizers in the Turf Club. (Turf Club admission price TBD) On Saturday, September 3, Del Mar will present the highlight of its summer season, the $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic. The highly anticipated event showcases the nation’s leading Thoroughbreds, trainers and jockeys at the famed seaside oval.

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club continues to lead the nation in horse racing safety and its highly successful protocols for equine and human athletes are considered the gold standard throughout the Thoroughbred racing industry.

Tickets for the summer season go on sale on Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at www.dmtc.com.

About the 2022 Summer Racing Season Del Mar will present its 83rd year of racing with its Summer 2022 racing season running from Friday, July 22 - Sunday, September 11.

First post daily is 2 p.m. until September 1 when first post moves to 1 p.m. First post on Fridays is at 4 p.m. (exceptions being August 26, September 2 and 9 when first post shifts to 3 p.m.).

For more information, call 858-755-1141 or visit www.dmtc.com. You can follow Del Mar on Instagram and Twitter at @delmarracing or on Facebook @DelMarRaces.

About Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Opened in 1937, San Diego’s iconic and the nation’s only seaside racetrack features the world’s top racehorses, the best in fashion and classic California culture where the “turf meets the surf.”

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Award-winning Milliner Aimee Fuller

Aimee Fuller spent a career in TV, starting in local news and then eventually becoming host of a nationwide network talk show. While still hosting and chairing events for select charity organizations, she now prefers a life behind the scenes making her wearable art. Aimee creates everything from couture millinery to theatrical head-pieces. Around this time of year, you can spot her hats on race-goers at Del Mar, the Kentucky Derby, and even across the pond at Royal Ascot and the Melbourne Cup. In fact, Aimee, an award-winning milliner, now says almost half of her clients are European-based..

Aimee also has 20 years’ experience creating and maintaining her jewelry line. She is based in San Diego. Her pieces can be found at www. aimeefuller.com.

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Aimee Fuller will once again be a star of opening day.

Another Del Mar VIP moment on the paddock at a recent opening day.

MaryBeth Kellee, Coldwell Banker West realtor, wears an Aimee Fuller fascinator at opening day events

Nikki Blake of Nikki Blake Boutique wears an Aimee Fuller hat on a recent opening day at Del Mar.

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Ingrid Fiorini of Ingrid Fiorini Consulting Agency and Sonia Mahfouz, founder of The Perfect Part-Time (both standing), wear Aimee’s fascinators on opening day.

Aimee herself performs every year at Del Mar, leading the “Sing with Bing” tradition.

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Gift cards are for giving, not making payments

By District Attorney Summer Stephan

Every year in San Diego County, senior citizens are scammed out of millions of dollars by bad actors who prey on vulnerability and the trusting nature of our elders.

No one is immune. The victims are retired military, former educators, healthcare professionals, and even retired members of law enforcement. They are our parents, grandparents, neighbors, and friends.

Although the most common scam targeting elder San Diegans is the grandparent scam, which convinces elders their grandchildren are in peril in some foreign jail and need bail money, I’d like to provide an array of tips that will help our loved ones from becoming the next victim.

Shame often prevents a senior citizen from reporting they have been a victim and we want to stop that mindset in its tracks.

Never purchase gift cards at the direction of someone you don’t know. Scammers obtain money from elderly victims by asking them to purchase gift cards through iTunes, Amazon, Google or from large retail stores.

Choose a caregiver with caution Never assume that a caregiver has been through a criminal background check even if hired through a reputable agency. Ask the agency directly or request that your caregiver submit to a background check.

Protect mail and use a shredder Never allow incoming or outgoing mail to sit in an unsecured mailbox where the public has access. Shred discarded mail or financial statements containing identifying information.

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email saying you have won a foreign lottery or sweepstakes, but that to claim the money you need to pay taxes up front. These are scams.

Don’t give in to hard-tactic sales pressures for a loan If you are offered services, repairs or a solar system by a drop -in salesperson, do not sign paperwork the same day.

Ask for a copy and take time to review it, f irst. Door-to door salespeople may not disclose the associated costs or consequences of signing up for their services, products or loans. A reputable business will happily give you time to make a decision without pressure.

Don’t send money to a love interest you have not met in person Romance scams are prolific and result in signif icant f inancial loss. It’s common for elderly victims to meet ro mantic interests online based on phony photos. Eventually the phony love interest will ask for money and describ e an emergency situation. If you meet someone online, arrange a safe, public place to meet b efore b ecoming too invested in the relationship. Also, never send money.

As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility b etween the DA’s Off ice and the public. I hope these consumer and public safety tips have b een helpful. If you have b een the victim of elder abuse, rep ort it to Adult Protective Services: (800) 3394661.

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19TH ANNUAL SHARP HOSPICECARE BENEFIT REGATTA SAILS INTO SAN DIEGO BAY AUG. 26TH-27TH The largest summertime water event on San when guests will board yachts and cruise along Diego Bay—the annual Sharp HospiceCare Ben- the racecourse for a breathtaking view of the efit Dinner and Regatta—will be held on Friday, regatta and San Diego Bay. Aug. 26 and Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022.

All proceeds from the Regatta support Sharp Hosted by Sharp HospiceCare, Coronado HospiceCare, an organization that provides Yacht Club and Cortez Racing Association, the comprehensive care and compassionate support event will support Sharp HospiceCare’s Homes for patients and their families struggling with a for Hospice program, which offers a unique life-limiting illness. environment for patients with a life-limiting illThis year’s event is expected to raise $415,000 ness, to meet their needs in a comfortable home for Homes for Hospice, Sharp HospiceCare’s inisetting. tiative to build and maintain residential hospice The event kicks off Friday evening, Aug. 26 homes. with a pre-race dinner and silent auction, folPre-Race Event - Friday, August 26, 2022, 5 lowed by all-day festivities on Saturday, Aug. 27, p.m. Hotel del Coronado.

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Tickets: $250; includes full-course dinner, dancing and silent auction Race and Spectator Yacht Seating - Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, 10:30 a.m. Coronado Yacht Club Tickets: $175; includes yacht reservation, lunch, refreshments, beer, wine and post-race dinner party. https://grossmontfoundation.ejoinme.org/regatta2022.

To find out more about Sharp HospiceCare, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-8274277) or visit www.sharp.com/services/hospice, register sailboats to compete in the regatta by visiting www.cortezracing.com/

DISTRICT ATTORNEY BRINGS FIGHT AGAINST ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT RINGS TO THE NATIONAL STAGE DA Stephan Calls for Building Partnerships with Businesses & Law Enforcement

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a virtual panel discussion on Thursday to strategize on ways to stop organized retail crime, which has spiked significantly in the past five years. This theft is perpetrated by organized criminal rings that steal large amounts of goods from businesses of all types and sizes with the intent to resell them, particularly through unregulated online marketplaces.

During the event, DA Stephan discussed the importance of building partnerships with businesses and law enforcement similar to the strong collaboration we have in the San Diego Organized Retail Crimes Alliance (ORCA), keeping employees and shoppers safe, and closing loopholes in laws that fail to bring accountability for serial theft and organized crime.

“I appreciate the U.S. Chamber of Commerce inviting us to join them to shine a light on this public safety issue that is wreaking havoc on small and large businesses and making employees and customers feel unsafe,” DA Stephan said.

“We were also able to share best practices from San Diego County on holding these organized crime rings accountable while fighting to fix outdated state and federal laws that allow the unregulated sale of stolen goods online and provide little recourse to stop repeat offenders.”

In a recent San Diego case, two thieves were prosecuted for 42 felony counts of looting, grand theft, and burglary for breaking into ULTA Beauty, Nordstrom Rack and other stores during nighttime hours.

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explore additional ways to hold these criminals accountable amid high-profile ‘smash and grab’ thefts across California. Stephan participated in a similar roundtable discussion earlier this summer with the Retail Industry Leaders Association and the National District Attorneys Association.

Beginning in 2019, with the passage of California’s Organized Retail Theft Law (PC 490.4), the San Diego DA’s Office began a partnership with the California Highway Patrol’s Organized Retail Theft team of special investigators. Since that time, a number of successful prosecutions have occurred. Crews of thieves coming to San Diego from other parts of the California have been prosecuted in a single case for all crimes they committed against retail stores up and down the state.

National retail groups estimate retail theft losses to be in the tens of billions of dollars each year. Locally, San Diego County has not seen the larger “smash and grab” incidents. Instead, it is seeing thefts carried out by organized crews of thieves, who are traveling around the state, hitting store after store stealing fragrances, tools and electronics. Most of the arrests in these thefts are non-local residents who come to San Diego to steal. ###

a year and balances prosecution with numerous crime prevention programs. District Attorney Summer Stephan leads the office of more than 1,000 dedicated employees who pursue fair and equal justice, and support victims daily across San Diego County.

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North San Diego Business Chamber Networking More than 150 members joined the North San Diego Business Chamber Board of Directors and staff for a fun evening of Networking at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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THE ALPS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Lake Arrowhead Heals Tijuana

By Marlise Kast-Myers

Three years ago, I lost Lola, the dog of my life. She was a 7-pound bundle of joy that had the power to fill my love-tank with nothing but the wag of her tail. She shadowed my every move, to the point I felt I had physically lost part of my body when she left the world. Unable to bring her back, I went on a mad hunt to find a dog that, at least, looked like Lola.

Friends warned me that I was setting myself up for the greatest letdown, yet I refused to stop the search.

And then it happened. One night while on a work assignment in Sweden, a dog appeared on Facebook that looked a little like Lola. The only caveat was that “she” was a “he” and the single photo was blurry, oh, and the dog lived in Mexico. My poor husband had suffered with me, doing all he could to heal my shattered soul. Thus, he caved into my begging and pleading, and that night, drove to the Tijuana border at 11 o’clock for a dog we had never met.

While I remained in Sweden, he bonded with this special-needs dog for several days, preparing me with the words, “Don’t expect Lola.” But I did expect Lola, and my heart sank when I met this Tijuana pup we named “TJ.” He was scruffy, shy, mean, bipolar, and stealthily ate dog treats in dark corners of our house. Visually, he looked nothing like Lola with his snaggle tooth, watery eyes, and mullet that hung over his collar. TJ refused to cuddle, kiss, bond, or ride in a car. He peed when I approached, puked when in motion, and pulled away when I held him close.

When I told my husband that I had made a horrible mistake, he told me that this “rescue” was no longer about what I wanted. Now, it was all about saving TJ. Fast forward three years, and now, I can’t imagine life without this little nugget. I won him over (or was it the other way around?) with daily hikes, cuddle sessions, and unconditional love despite his quirks.

To this day, he collects pinecones when he’s anxious, does handstands when he poops, burrows deep into blankets, and squints into the sun.

Naturally, when my birthday hit this year, I had to take TJ with us on our romantic getaway to Lake Arrowhead. Since the onset of the pandemic, my husband and I had pushed pause on travel for the simple fact it had become overly complicated. But the SoCal mountain town of Lake Arrowhead seemed feasible and appeared to be a good place to get our travel feet wet again.

Located just two hours from San Diego, this lake community is often overshadowed by neighboring Big Bear, famed for its ski resorts. There wasn’t much we knew about Arrowhead other than the fact it was nestled within the San Bernardino National Forest and boasted a network of hiking trails.

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tion about the place we noticed the moment we laid eyes on the water.

Void of buzzing jet skis and boat parties, the exclusive lake is privately owned by residents perched around its 14-mile perimeter. Measuring 2.2 miles long by 1 mile wide, the beauty of the manmade lake was enough to restore my faith in humanity.

The dream of Arrowhead dates to the 1890s when the town was nothing more than a sawmill community. Although the area had fertile soil for farming, it lacked sufficient water for irrigation. In 1891, engineers Adolph Koebig and Adolph Wood planned the Arrowhead Reservoir Company with the intension of impounding waters from neighboring creeks. Where there is water, there is potential, especially for tourism.

In 1914, the lake — originally named Little Bear Lake —was opened to fishermen, and less than a decade later, lured the leisurely with its fashionable alpine town. In 1971, Lake Arrowhead was purchased by seven businessmen from Chicago who saw dollar signs in development. Despite fires and droughts along the way, Arrowhead’s chance to shine finally came in the 1980s with the unveiling of Lake Arrowhead Village.

Today Lake Arrowhead is home to not only “the Village,” but to lodges, marinas, and a golf course. The lake itself, owned by the Arrowhead Lake Association, is preserved solely for its lucky residents.

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Stacking hands on these benefits, we settled into the lakeside resort for two nights, where midweek rates drop as low as $150 per night. The property has transferred owners over the years, from Hilton to Marriott, to now the Los Angeles based investment firm, The Yucaipa Companies.

Cleary, they recognized a good thing when they saw it, showcasing a lobby with stone fireplaces, birchwood décor, and lake views. Within the three-story hotel are 173 rooms including 11 suites, plus a wellness center, Bin 189 Restaurant, a pool deck, health spa, and beyond.

Privileged perks include daily fitness classes, and complimentary coffee and wine in the lobby Thursday through Saturday from 3-4:30. Within walking distance is the waterfront village, reminiscent of the 1920s, featuring over 50 shops and restaurants.

Needless to say, we maximized our stay, of course with TJ in tow . . . hiking, boating, swimming, yoga, beer-tasting, and exceptional meals. The very pet-friendly Arrowhead Lake is like a refined dog park where people know your pooch by name. To TJ’s delight, there were pinecones everywhere.

Shortly after check-in, we went to the lobby bar for a glass of Malbec, allowing TJ a chance to acclimatize to the good life. The copper bar beckoned early happy hour with its mountain décor complete with antler chandeliers, leather couches, stone fireplaces, and an outdoor patio facing the lake.

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ic, this beer-haven bravely survived the Covid storm.

It has certainly paid off. The place was packed solid, now thriving with 12 beers on the board, including Strawberry Peak, Shoreline Sour, and an AleSmith collab called “Trail Mix Speedway.”

Despite the endless list of local attractions, we returned to our hotel that evening for dinner at Bin 189 restaurant. With TJ tuckered out under the table, we dug into hearty portions of Wagyu burgers, truffle fries, and glazed Brussels sprouts.

We were hooked on the menu, returning the following night for grilled salmon, tenderloin, and dirty martinis. TJ might have sampled his first bite of Wagyu beef, and maybe even salmon (not guilty . . .guilty).

After all that consuming, we woke early the following morning to burn calories during a 3-mile hike on the Abell Memorial Trail. For some reason, the grey squirrels seemed to be moving in slow motion, meaning TJ was in full-hunting mode, barking up trees and digging into darkness.

My heart was full, watching this street-pup live his best life in the wilderness, fully safe with a warm bed, a full belly, and two people who vowed to protect him.

That afternoon, the three of us returned to the Village for lunch at Jetties Waterfront Kitchen. Heads turned as we passed, with several strangers commenting, “Look at that dog strut . . . he’s one proud pooch.”

That was a given. Months after we rescued TJ from the border, the good Samaritan who saved him from the streets, texted us photos of his original condition.

Without a single hair on his scabby body, our little buddy was just days from starvation.

Now, three years later, we had him tucked into our booth at Jetties restaurant where we sunk our teeth into poke nachos, crab cakes, burgers, and fries. We washed it all down with jalapeno cucumber margaritas.

TJ might have snagged a sweet potato fry or two (not guilty . . .guilty).

That afternoon, time grew wings as we window shopped, sipped coffees, and toured Skypark at Santa’s Village. Less than three miles from our hotel, this 230acre adventure park draws families with its ziplines, LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com

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train rides, biking trails, entertainment, climbing walls, games, and themed-restaurants and shops. Kids and teens scurried about, reminding me that my years were literally increasing by the day.

Instead of riding trails and climbing walls, we returned to the Village to board the Arrowhead Queen.

This one-hour boat trip enlightened us with lake tales of residents who had lived on its shores. Among them were Brian Wilson, Doris Day, Sammy Hagar, Michelle Kwan, Max Factor, Patrick Swayze, Desi Arnaz, Tom Selleck, Shirley Temple, Ed McMahon, and Liberace.

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I was beyond impressed, nudging my husband with the question, “Could we live here?” Meanwhile, TJ fell asleep on the ship . . .as did I several hours later in the hotel. We napped as a family, grateful for the birthday escape we had chosen for May of 2022.

For over a century, Arrowhead has lured strangers to this mountain resort for its recreational activities, stunning scenery, and natural peacefulness.

As a speck in its history book, it had also lured a couple from San Diego, along with their dog from Tijuana.

The three of them — healed from loss, loneliness, and isolation — finally reentered the world of travel in a little place called Arrowhead, with hearts full of contentment and a pile of pinecones.

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San Diego Nonprofit Tackles Barriers to Mental Health Services for Pregnant Women While pregnant with her son, Lucy Vasquez was diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy. She was hospitalized and on bedrest for months before her delivery due to growth restriction and premature rupture of membranes. Elijah was born at 30 weeks of gestation. Afterwards, he spent months in the neonatal intensive care unit before they could both go home together. Today, as a program coordinator with My Brain and My Baby, the mental health division of Miracle Babies, Lucy shares her story with moms-to-be, including the anxiety and fear she felt throughout her high-risk pregnancy. With the help of this new program in San Diego, she’s also connecting pregnant women with free mental health resources before they give birth, helping to improve outcomes for mothers and their babies.

In the U.S., one in five women will experience a maternal mental health condition during or after pregnancy. For women of color, the number goes up to three in five. That’s more than 800,000 women a year, and new research showed mental health conditions increased threefold for pregnant women during the pandemic. In response, San Diego nonprofit Miracle Babies is helping reduce barriers to accessing mental health care during pregnancy.

The new My Brain & My Baby program is free for women diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy.

“Complicated pregnancies are on the rise, increasing by approximately 16% from 2014 to 2018 according to a national study,” said Dr. Daneshmand, medical director of Scripps Clinic’s maternal-fetal medicine program and the founder of Miracle Babies. “We have approximately 15-20% of women in the U.S. struggling with postpartum depression, and now on top of that, having more women going through complicated pregnancies increases the risk for depression and anxiety. The My Brain and My Baby program is helping increase access to the type of care patients who are struggling with this need.”

A recent study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics suggests that maternal depression and anxiety is associated with negative developmental outcomes in offspring through adolescence, including deficits in cognitive, language and motor development. With more than 15% of women worldwide experiencing anxiety during pregnancy, and in the U.S. one in eight women experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression, the impacts are far reaching. Unfortunately, a recent report from USAFacts showed 37% of Americans live in areas with a shortage of mental health professionals.

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partum. By partnering with the Scripps Clinic, the My Brain and My Baby program connects mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies with mental health services from a licensed therapist within 72-hours of diagnosis. Through group and individual telehealth therapy sessions, the program provides immediate mental health support and helps pregnant women gain access to long-term care.

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“There is a lack of mental health services and providers available in the U.S., particularly in maternal mental health,” says Shelia Kubota, clinical director of Miracle Babies, My Brain & My Baby. “Those who do focus specialize on in maternal mental health don’t always accept all types of insurance and co-pays can be high out there. Particularly there’s a real deficit in those who accept Medi-Cal or offer a low fee for service. This means it is only accessible to a select few and often accompanied by long waitlists. My Brain & My Baby is focused on providing expectant mothers with free mental health support throughout their pregnancy, and connecting all women with a high-risk pregnancy diagnosis to immediate support and long-term care hope that this encourages more parity for accessible mental health services in all healthcare systems.”

“We must find ways to improve care for complex pregnancies, and put in place specialized teams to surround and support these patients, ensuring mothers and mothers-to-be who need mental health services receive them in a timely fashion,” says Dr. Daneshmand.

“We have a responsibility to provide the care so desperately needed by these moms, babies, and families. Their very futures hang in the balance.”

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OUCH!

By Lewis Lustman

We used to be invulnerable. We used to bounce when we fell. Mommie kissed our owies and they got better fast. We could run and jump and play all kinds of sports easily.

Now getting out of bed makes things creak and crack like someone’s making popcorn.

The slightest bump leaves bizarre bruises that we can’t even remember where they came from. The only activity that seems safe is getting into bed. The weather changes and we ache. We run a block and we really do “feel the burn.” Dancing anything more strenuous than the Box Step can require CPR and three days of bed rest.

We don’t know anyone who doesn’t suffer from aches and pains. In fact, comparing the pains we’re dealing with over tea or a cocktail has become a vital component of our social lives. Just last week, I overheard two ladies at lunch one-upping each other with their maladies: Lady 1: “I sprained my ankle and broke my wrist playing golf!”

Lady 2: “Ooh, that’s nothing, my dear. Last week during pickle ball, my head fell off!”

Our local drug store is usually almost sold out of Bayer aspirin, Motrin, Deep Heat, Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, and other over-the-counter pains pills.

Big pharma loves seniors.

But a lot of us are tired of the OTC pain meds.

And a growing number of us are very wary of prescription meds that have so many possible negative side effects that it takes more time to list them than describe the benefits of the product. That’s a bit scary.

Fortunately, there are many cannabis products that can dramatically alleviate pain.

There is a host of balms and creams we’ve found very effective One thing to remember is that some products for aches and pains contain varying amounts of THC. From our experience, since the product is applied topically, we have never felt even the slightest bit high. Nothing. Nil. Zilch.

But a lot of topicals are now incorporating CBG. Like CBD, CBG acts as an anti-inflammatory. It’s found in smaller quantities than other cannabinoids, so products that contain it may be a bit more expensive. But we think it’s worth it. Our experience is that balms and creams that contain CBG are more effective than CBD-only products. That said, your mileage may vary.

We’ve found “the entourage effect” can be the best Rx for a lot of folks. That means, a combination of balms and tinctures and edibles that address pain – taking together over time – can be far more effective than relying on only one delivery system. Combine them for your own “entourage effect!”

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Products containing THC can also provide significant relief from pain. We’ve tried vape pens that do produce psychoactive effects but also make us hurt less, and Pre-rolls (nicely rolled joints) have also been helpful to us. Get in touch with a local dispensary for these.

If you’re not accustomed to products that contain THC, you may want to consider starting off very slowly and conservatively; every body is dif-

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ferent and some can enjoy a moderate amount of THC while others may be more sensitive.

Again, start off slow!

There’s no reason you can’t still enjoy pickle ball, tennis, jogging, dancing, and other activities that promote good health and make life worth living. If you get an “owie”, the broad spectrum of cannabis products can take the sting out of your latest boo-boo.

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The Zombies / Live at the Belly Up July 24 It’s safe to say that few bands have had the impact of British quintet, The Zombies. One of rock’s leading lights emerging from the 1960’s, the group scored several hits, including much covered classics such as “She’s Not There,”“Tell Her No” and “Time of the Season,” becoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees in 2019, and inspiring countless musicians along the way. The Zombies still feature original singer Colin Blunstone and keyboardist / singer Rod Argent, alongside Steve Rodford on drums, guitarist Tom Toomey, and bassist Søren Koch, and notably, they aren’t resting on their laurels. Their 2015 album, Still Got That Hunger, put them back on the charts and drew much worldwide acclaim, with new recordings due later this year. The Zombies are currently in the midst of their Life Is A Merry-Go-Round tour, which stops in at The Belly Up Tavern on July 24.

Fans are excited about the pending new album, with several songs already rotating in the set list, including “You Could Be My Love,”“Different Game,” “Runaway (For All My Life)” and “Merry-Go-Round,” but according to Blunstone, details such as album title, artwork and release are all still to be determined.

It’s a ten-track release, with nine new songs, including eight by Argent and one by Blunstone, with an additional remake of Argent’s “I Want To Fly,” here recast with a string quintet. “The album was recorded in Rod’s studio over the last two years,” Blunstone said. “For the most part it was recorded almost like a live album, in a studio context, in that we were always all in the same room at the same time. Because often nowadays people record in their own studios and then just send it in to the master studio.

But we found on our last album that it really made a difference to have us all in the same room at the same time. There’s just a different energy in the recording if you can do it like that. It was made a little more challenging because of the pandemic, especially as our bass player lives in Denmark. So, it was quite trying to get hm over. But we managed to do it and we finished it just before we started our last American tour” While the Zombies released a series of great singles, one of their best-known songs is an album track,“This Will Be Our Year,” which in recent years has become a standard, especially for weddings. Blunstone is a little surprised but pleased at its discovery by new generations of fans.

“It intrigues me how a really good song can just find its way through,” he said.

“It hasn’t been promoted, it hasn’t been marketed. And yet people have found that song, or maybe that song has found people, just of its own volition. It excites me that that can happen today, when promotion and marketing is so sophisticated. A good song can still come through and find an audience and that’s what’s happened. We realize that it is an important song to a lot of people, particularly for weddings, but just in general it’s a song that resonates with a lot of people.”

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the road? “If you like playing, I don’t think you ever tire of that,” he said. “I think that we’re really lucky in that The Zombies catalog does have a timeless feel to it. It feels fresh every time we play it. I never tire of singing the songs, but I think the thing that does get more difficult is the traveling. It’s very draining to be traveling long distances every day, we can’t deny that, it is challenging. But the actual playing, I still love it and I still get the same thrill from performing that I’ve ever done,” Blunstone noted.

is a really good version,” he said. “All of these things are kind of validation for what you’ve been doing. Some people don’t like bands doing covers of their songs. I’ve never understood that. I think its fantastic that people want to cover Zombies songs, it helps get the songs to a wider audience to start with, and then there’s that fellow professionals feel the songs you’ve written are worth recording, I think it’s absolutely brilliant.”

There is much activity ahead for The Zombies, including more touring and

This year’s tour schedule is particularly busy, “I think we’re making up for lost time, we’ve had two and a half years off,” Blunstone said good naturedly. “I would think that next year we’ll probably play fewer dates, and that may be something for the future that we’ll just have to look at. Because, you know Rod and I aren’t getting any younger, and we both love playing, but to be able to play we have to stay healthy and to stay healthy we’ve got to be a little bit careful about our schedule.”

The Zombies music has been covered by hundreds of bands over the years, does Blunstone have a favorite cover?

“The first one that comes to mind is Santana’s “She’s Not There,” which I thought was really, really good. Also the Foo Fighters, “I Want You Back Again”

that upcoming new album, with Blunstone excited about the prospects. Looking back what has been his favorite thing about being a Zombie? “I like to think that we’ve brought some pleasure to people through the songs we’ve written and recorded,” he said. “I do meet people who will say things like, “you got us through a difficult time” or “we love hearing your music.” That really is why we write and record. It’s in the hope that people are going to get as much enjoyment out of listening to them as we got out of writing and recording them. So that’s the thrill to me, it’s to have people come up to us and say how much they’ve enjoyed the music over the years. That why we do it,” he said. “And that’s our reward.” www.thezombiesmusic.com

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Music’s Future Band / All-Star Fundraiser Bassist Sppike Mike Muellenberg, aka Hairy Scary Spice of the Spice Pistols, is moving into the role of producer with his latest project, The Music’s Future Band. Muellenberg doesn’t actually play on the group’s debut single, an updated version of cowbell classic “Don’t Fear The Reaper.” Instead, he’s gathered an all-star assemblage of musicians to form a group, specifically to record the track. It’s the first in a series of singles, each with a unique band lineup, that will be issued under the Music’s Future Band banner, as a fundraiser for the San Diego Music Foundation’s Guitars In School Program.

This new take on “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” has

been released by Pacific Records, with the musical lineup featuring includes Mike Watt (minutemen / firehose/ The Stooges), Mike Reiter (27 Various / The Dig), Doug Walker (The Dwarves / The Spice Pistols), Bart Mendoza (Manual Scan / The Shambles), Anna Zinova (Pinkeye), Nick Aguilar (Slaughterhouse), Robbie Allen and Will Lerner (Shake Before Us / Strawberry Moons), with studio production by Jeff Berkley.

How did he choose the initial lineup? “One of the rewards that I’ve gained as a musician networking to build my bands has been meeting some of my heroes in music,” Muellenberg said. “I’ve met quite a

few and developed friendships on many levels over the years and from a number of genres. Growing up, one of the things I benefited from was music lessons in school. I’ve learned that in recent years many schools have had to cut music programs due to the lack of funds. So when I learned about the San Diego Music Foundations Guitars For Schools program it gave me an idea. What if I invited some of my celebrity friends to play on a track and surround those celebrities with local musicians and record these tracks as part of an effort to raise funds for the Guitars For Schools Program?” The response was immediate and positive. “So, I set about creating the first of many tracks.” All the various singles will ultimately be collected as an album. “We currently have three songs finished and ready for release and are in various stages of completion with two more.

Once we reach twelve songs we’ll compile them.”

He notes a side benefit to mixing and matching musicians this way. “Part of my hope and the attraction for this project amongst well known musicians is an opportunity for lesser-known musicians to gain greater notoriety. But beyond that, it’s a great cause. Who doesn’t want to see a youngster pick up and instrument and learn to play?”

Mullenberg, considers curating the song selections to be as important as matching the musicians for this project. “The first song, Blue Oyster Cults’ Don’t Fear The Reaper, is one of my long time favorites,” he noted. “I really felt the BOC might have capitalized on the answer and call aspect of the male female characters in the story of the song. And it always seemed to me that the keys were too low in the mix. So I wanted to add these aspects.”

Although, “Don’t Fear The Reaper” is only just out, Muellenberg already has plans for the next release, a version of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man,” on which he takes lead vocals. This one has extra special significance for him. “We dedicated this track to my Mother who unfortunately passed three days before we could finish the mastering,” he said. “We were able to play the track at her funeral, which was wonderful.” This version of the Music’s Future Band includes Muellenberg, Jeff Berkley, Blake Dean (Mrs. Henry) on Bass and Bob Sale (Kings Road).

While there has been a lot of hard work involved in putting together the Music’s Future Band releases, Muellenberg is driven to try and help others. His favorite thing about this new project? “Honestly?

The spirit of unity in all who are involved,” he said.

“It’s been huge in helping my perspective of humanity after the last few years of my life. The enthusiasm from the players has been infectious. Music really does bring people together. And that’s a huge part of the message I hope this project can carry.” https://pacificrecords.com/musics-future-band-single-ft-mike-watt-and-more

Marissa Grace / Afterglow Anyone keeping an eye on rising talent in San Diego would surely have noticed singer-songwriter Marissa Grace over the past few years. Though still in her teens, La Mesa based Grace is a veteran of the Southern California music scene with a string of acclaimed live dates, from the House of Blues to Petco Park, to her credit, as well as appearances on the likes of FOX5, KUSI News, STAR 94.1, KYXY, KGB 101.5 many more.

On July 29, Grace will be promoting her latest EP, Afterglow, with an appearance at the Little Italy Food Hall from 7-10 p.m., “It’s definitely my favorite local venue,” Grace said good naturedly.

“The people there are incredible, the weather is always beautiful, and me and my bandmates always have the best time. Oh, and the food is amazing!”

Grace’s inspiration to be a musician comes directly from her family. “Both of my parents inspired me to become a singer / songwriter / musician,” Grace said. “Because of their love for music, I grew up in a musical household. My dad plays the guitar, self-taught when he was serving overseas during Desert Storm, and my mom has a musical theatre background, so I was curious about music from a very young age.”

Now a college student, Grace gave her first performance as an 11-year-old. “It was at the local mall in La Mesa and I performed an original song,” she recalled.

“It was received surprisingly well, like really well, and once I experienced that feeling of applause and support, I knew I wanted to take music more seriously.”

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songs full of pop hooks, perhaps best exemplified by “Stupid Cupid,” which takes a 1950’s rock and roll foundation, adds girl group melody and top-notch production for an excellent piece of modern pop.“My musical influences range from so many diverse genres and eras of music,” Grace said. Depending on the song, she composes on the piano, guitar, and ukulele.“I am inspired by so many artists, but I would say that my sound consists of elements derived from The Beatles, Amy Winehouse, Kacey Musgraves, Gracie Abrams, and Billie Eilish.”

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Shelter Island Songbirds “Songbirds of Shelter Island” is a new series of monthly shows at Humphrey’s Backstage Live, featuring all female singer songwriters.

The event kicks off on July 21, with Ashley E Norton both headlining and coordinating future concerts. The bill will include Sara Petite and Gaby Aparicio.

“Why all female? Because less than 20% of the Billboard charts are women, year after year,” Norton said. “This is getting worse, not better. We are bringing these events to San Diego to do our small part in bringing that needle to the center!”

Shows will take place from 6 p.m. -9 p.m. and are done in “Nashville round style, meaning, we are all on stage together but go down the line sharing original songs one by one,” Norton stated. “It’s going to be an amazing show with the best in town and some touring female artists.”

This showcase at Humphrey’s Backstage Live is actually the second that Norton hosts.

“I started the event at Ramona Ranch Winery, which happens every first Friday of the month,” she said. “Every single show since September has sold out and has been incredibly successful. So, I was honored to be asked

by Humphrey’s Backstage Live to also bring the show there.”

The next dates will be: Humphrey’s Backstage Live August 2, featuring Norton, alongside Stacy Antonel and Leah Keane. September 22nd will be Amanda Portella and Ariella Silver. Meanwhile, on August 5, North County’s Ramona Ranch Winery, will feature, Norton, Kimmi Bitter and Lauren Leigh, while September 2 will be Songbirds one year anniversary show, featuring Lisa Sanders, Sande Lollis and more tba. www.humphreysbackstagelive.com

Free Summer Concerts are Back!

One of San Diego’s finest musical traditions; a citywide string of free summer concert series, is back in full swing for 2022. These community driven happenings are a wonderful way to meet your neighbors and take in an afternoon of great music, all while enjoying the beautiful outdoor settings and terrific weather. While all of these concerts will be a lot of fun, two are particular standouts. First up on July 22, if you are a fan of Elton John, you’ll love Kenny Metcalf’s tribute at the Point Loma Summer Concerts. As close to the real deal as you’re likely to get, with costumes, a great song selection and even doppelgangers for Elton’s long standing band members. Now that’s attention to detail. Also notable is the

performance from the Surf City All Stars at the Coronado Promenade Concerts on July 24. Specializing in the hits of The Beach Boys and Jan & Dean, the band is comprised of musicians who have all actually played with The Beach Boys and their solo projects, regularly performing with Al Jardine and David Marks. That’s about as authentic as a tribute group gets. Of course, these are just two of the numerous great options here, with something on offer for just about everybody.

Coronado Promenade Concerts: surf rockers Surf City All Stars (July 24), R&B favorites the Full Strength Funk Band (July 31), TBA (August 7), Eagles tribute band Hotel California (August 14), Louie Cruz Beltran (August 21), dance band It’s

Never 2L8 (August 28), TBA (September 4) La Jolla, Concerts by the Sea: dance band The Mighty Untouchables (July 24), boogie woogie pianist Sue Palmer (July 31), dance band The Heroes (Aug. 7) Pacific Beach, Concerts on the Green: Yacht rock combo Captain J and the Jive Crew (July 24), modern pop rock band Radio Days (July 31), dance band The Mighty Untouchables (August 7), reggae / Latin group SM Familia (August 14) Point Loma Summer Concerts: Tribute group Elton John the Early Years with Kenny Metcalf (July 22), 24K Magic (July 29), dance band The Mighty Untouchables (August 5) and cover band The Pine Mountain Logs (August 12)

Top 5 / Five Recommended Shows!

July 20 – Jeremy Morris / Navajo Live, La Mesa: 7:30 p.m.

Prolific Michigan powerpop legend returns for a rare local show, with positive message songs and choice covers to showcase his lead guitar work July 23 - The West Coast Iron Works / McP’s, Coronado: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

One of San Diego’s longest running bands celebrates their 55th anniversary at McP’s, with John Chambers on keyboards, Rich Heinz on bass, Dave Gilbert on guitar, Gary Maltby on vocals and Ric Lee on drums.

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August 3 – Jeff “Skunk” Baxter & CJ Vanston / The Belly Up Tavern, Encinitas: 8 p.m.

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August 9 – Swami John Reis / The Casbah, Little Italy: 9 p.m.

He’s a legend for the bands he’s been in, including Rocket from the Crypt and Hot Snakes, but now John Reis has released a solo album and is touring with a killer band of all-stars; Tommy Kitsos, Joe Guevara, Mark Murino, and Richard Larson. Miss this show at your own peril.

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San Diego Music News Ben Grace Gilmore is helping to revive the songwriter scene with an open mic/songwriter round experience, Writers Round San Diego, taking place on Mondays at Park and Rec, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Bassist Barney Firks band, -(16)-, will be opening for Flipper (with Mike Watt on bass/ vocals), through a 23 date overseas tour including eleven shows in the UK, then twelve more on the continent.

Cathryn Beeks is helming the Listen Local Lounge podcast, recorded at Jeff Berkley’s Satellite Studios. “We’ve done a dozen episodes so far and I’m releasing them every 10 days or so,” Beeks said. “I’ve been filming the performances to share with my Patreon people. I use three cameras and they’re pretty sweet.”

Jeff Berkley & The Banned are hard at work on a new album, set to be released this fall. Look for it to include a recast version of Echo & The Bunnymen’s classic song, “The Killing Moon.”

In the meantime, Berkley has released an album of duets, Jeff Berkley & Friends – Under the Covers. “I chose songs that inspired me through the years as well as people who inspire me now,” Berkley said. “About 12 years ago I started recording songs for what was to become this album. It was done “catch as catch can“ as I had friends come into the studio. Usually they were there for other projects but we worked on a song for fun at the end of the session.” Artists involved include Rebecca Jade (“Heroes”) and Lauren Leigh (“Isn’t It A Pity) as well as the combo of Allegra Duchaine & Shawn Rohlf (“Private Idaho”).

Black Market III will tour Europe from September 30 through November 6, with dates in Belgium, Austria and Germany.

Cleopatra Records has reissued Blink182’s 1994 demos album, Buddha, recorded at Doubletime Studios. However! Making the original still indispensable, this reissue is a new pressing of the 1998 reissue version of the album, with a slightly different track listing than the earliest edition.

Sly Beats has produced a new single, Ecstasy, featuring three of the area’s top hiphop artists, Riston Diggs, Cali the Dreamer and DreCat. “There is so much talent here in San Diego,” said producer Sly Beats. “And what better way (to celebrate that) than to collaborate with such colorful artists.” He notes the track has “explicit lyrics, mostly about weed and sunsets. We knew we needed an uplifting summer jam to lift the spirits of the city. The world is so dark and depressing but not in SD!” Out on vinyl this month: Ram On – The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s Ram, featuring Lauren Leigh & Eric Dover’s version of “Oh Woman, Oh Why” LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com

On July 22, Rebecca Jade hosts an album release show at Sycuan Casino, in the “Live & Up Close” Showroom, for her latest album, A Shade of Jade.

Laurie Lewis & The Electric Underground recently recorded a live performance at Rock and Roll San Diego’s Hendrix Hall for release later this year.

The Mothmen is the name of a new combo featuring a lot of well-known names: Ray Brandes and Peter Meisner (The Tell Tale Hearts), Ron Silva (The Crawdaddys), Chris Davies (The Penetrators) and Danny Cress (True Stories) Guitarist Swami John Reis (Rocket From The Crypt / The Night Marchers etc) has a new solo album, Ride the Wild Night, with a tour set to run August 5 (Sacramento) through August 9 (San Diego / The Casbah).

First though, on August 4, Bali Hai Restaurant will host the official Creepxotica and Swami Mug Collaboration release show, with music, drinks and a chance to obtain an exclusive collectible mug

Swedish group, Surfer Joe Shake Before Us has a new 7” single, “Put It On Your Mind” / “Earthshake,” on colored vinyl with picture sleeve! Pick up a copy at their Belly Up Tavern show on August 5.

“Well it was a fantastic time back in the studio with my Shake brothers, it had been way too long!,” said the bands keyboardist Will A Lerner. “We haven’t had an official release since our single “Nobody Wants To Know” came out on the Swami Records comp, Hardcore Matinee in 2016. Working with Tim Sams at his home studio was an easy and fulfilling process. Dude knows how to capture the best live performances from the artists.”

The Watkins Family Hour, featuring brother and sister, Sara and Sean Watkins (both also of Nickle Creek), release their latest album, Vol. II, on August 19. The first single is “Hypnotized,” while the 11-track album feature numerous guests including Jackson Browne, Fiona Apple and Benmont Tench.

Award winning guitarist Wayne Riker’s latest album, Alphabetical Blues Bash, is due out August 1. It’s an all-star release, with plenty of guest singers, including Rebecca Jade, Shelle Blue, Ron Houston, Lauren Leigh and more. “What I love about this one is the diversity,” Riker said. “There are nine vocal tracks featuring singers from every corner of the local scene; R&B, Blues, Jazz, Musical Theater, Church, Hard Rock and Americana. Some of the vocalists I’ve used in the past and others I just met.” Meanwhile the four instrumentals, bar one, are ironically sing-a-long favorites. “Out of the four instrumentals, “Honky Tonk” is the obvious one, but I also do instrumental versions of three common vocal tunes: “Baby Please Don’t Go,” “Dust My Broom” and “Move It on Over.”

Iconic 1950’s inspired combo, Sha-Na-Na, have a new 23-song live album out, Woodstock: 20 Years After, via the Liberation Hall label. The new release was recorded at CalState Dominguez Hills in 1989, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band’s appearance at Woodstock. Sha-Na-Na has a strong San Diego connection, with two founding members, John Marcellino (aka drummer “Jocko”) and Joe Witkin (piano) being long time area residents, with newer members including the likes of Buzz Campbell (Hot Rod Lincoln) who played with the band from 2002 - 2006.

Thee Sacred Souls self-titled debut album is out on August 26 via Daptone Records, set to include recent singles, “Will I See You Again” and “It’s Our Love.”

Congrats to surf combo The Tourmaliners, who recently signed to Pacific Records. You can catch them next at a Tiki Oasis pre-party at Tio Leo’s on August 2, also set to include /LocalUmbrellaMedia

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Guitarist Patrick Yandall is one of the headline artists at this year’s World Friendship Shell Jazz Fest in the Park, taking place Saturday August 13 in Bay City, Michigan New Albums Include: Armoire - Armoire CS, hip-hop from D.N.D. – The Plug, Marissa Grace – Afterglow, Robin Henkel – 2022, Rebecca Jade - A Shade of Jade (July 22), Chip Kinman The Great Confrontation, Katie Ladubz - Pressure (August 20 - produced by Swan Johnson and Omar Berrios), The Johnny Rock Band – Beach Party Rock, Scarry Garry – 13, trumpeter Ivan Trujillo – Moving On (EP) New Singles Include: The Inf lorescence - “Board Game,” Katie Ladubz – “Standby,” Sandollar – “Flowers,” The Schizophonics “Desert Girl,” The Silent Comedy – “Vigilante,” Ryan Valenzuela – “First Day of Us” New Videos Include: Almost Monday - “Sun Keeps On Shining,” –Stick Figure – “Way of Life,” Swami John Reis – “Do You Still Want To Make Out?,” The Taz Taylor Band – “Wasting My Time,” Unwritten Law – “Ghosted” ADVERTISE | Press@LocalUmbrella.com

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IS TIME UP FOR THE LITTLE BLUE PILL? Since the early 1990s when Pfizer scrapped its promising new blood pressure medication, Viagra has become a household name. It all started when the subjects enrolled in that failed blood pressure trial reporting a surprising side effect. Erectile dysfunction (ED) became a household name, and its treatment blew up to what is now over 4.5-billion-dollar market.

As popular as ED medications have been, many people get less than the desired benefit and some experience unfortunate side effects. I am always asked about alternative treatment options. About the other half of this equation, women to want to know what’s available for them. I’ll answer both questions for you here.

All About Blood Flow

For both men and women, sexual function begins with blood flow. Strategically placed robust networks of blood vessels are the key. The greater the blood flow, then the richer and more rewarding the experience will be regardless of your gender. Enhancing blood flow is the single common goal among the viable treatment options today.

Lifestyle and Sexual Health

The profound effect lifestyle choices have on our general health status cannot be overlooked.

Sexual performance goes hand and hand with good health and improves with healthier choices. One study showed a 25% improvement in

sexual function after quitting smoking. Also, some foods can enhance blood blow and blood vessel heath such as cayenne pepper, pomegranate, garlic, and onions.

Focused Sound Waves

One of the latest FDA approved devices is called Alma Duo. It uses painless sound waves first used to treat kidney stones. The technology has been adapted for use in other areas of medicine including Orthopedics and Cardiology. Today, the focused should waves has been refined by Alma Lasers LTC to improve sexual health and performance. By triggering a cascade of events that stimulate blood vessel formation, Duo treatments restore function and support intimacy for both men and women.

Platelets and Stem Cells

Platelets in your blood are the first responders to tissue injury. When activated, they stop the bleeding and release factors that support healing. The repair machinery including your own stem cells depend on this. Platelets can be isolated from a simple blood draw in the office, concentrated into Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and introduced back anywhere we want to regenerate tissue. We’ve used PRP in joints for many years to delay or avoid replacement surgery. In much the same way, PRP is used to rejuvenate tissues all over the body

including those intimately involved in sexual function.

It impossible to overlook the significant role sexual function plays in our lives. Struggles with intimacy can have overwhelming consequences on quality of life through increasing stress, diminishing physical health, and straining partner relationships. Sexual function is complex and difficult to treat. But any one of these new therapies can serve as an alternative to Viagra-type drugs. However, today we see the best results by maximizing the additive effects of PRP combined with focused sound waves.

For more personalized information, we offer confidential consultations at the Peak Health Group office. 131 Orange Ave, Suite 100. Coronado. 619.522.4005 Patrick R Yassini, MD ABIHM

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