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WHY SO RAINY? METEOROLOGIST DAGMAR MIDCAP HAS THE ANSWERS

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Eggs Benedict is on The Menu in Crown Point SEE PAGE 8

NBC 7 meteorologist Dagmar Midcap visits Pacific Beach on Saturday, March 2 just as the rain tapers off.

Jason Mraz to play at San Diego Music Awards SEE PAGE 11

CONSTANT RAIN AND COLD TEMPS BUMMING US OUT

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ill owning an umbrella now actually become a thing in San Diego? According to NBC 7 meteorologist Dagmar Midcap, the county has seen record rainfall totals this winter and the coldest February in 60 years. Want to know why? Check out our Q&A with Dagmar, who explains this dreadful weather.

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Bill Walby says goodbye to Hammer & Nails after 23 years BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

Co-workers and friends sent Bill Walby into retirement in style March 2 with a good-bye bash to remember. Longtime manager at Hammer & Nails Hardware in Pacific Beach, Walby’s last work day was Feb. 28. His party was something Walby told the Beach & Bay Press he was really looking forward to, even Bill though it would be Walby bittersweet. “I’m going to miss that store big time,” admitted Walby, who’s been there more than 23 years. “It’s the longest I’ve ever been employed at one place. There’s definitely a family feel to it.” Walby’s known for being recognizable by practically everybody in the neighborhood. “Even if they didn’t know me by name, they’d see me and say, ‘There’s the Hammer and Nails guy,’ ” he said. Hammer & Nails Hardware has served Pacific Beach in the same location since 1946. Bill and Patty Meanley purchased the store in 1991 and manager Ron Roman joined them a month later. Walby came aboard three years after that. Meanley said his truly family business joined the Ace Hardware co-op in 2004 “for better access to a wide range of products and services at low cost.” He added, “Hammer & Nails Ace Hardware supports the community in many ways including youth activities and local

school projects. We provide a complete assortment of the basic hardware departments with friendly, knowledgable service and competitive prices in a convenient location.” Meanley gave Walby kudos. “Anyone who has dealt with Bill at Hammer & Nails appreciates his humor and helpful advice,” said Meanley. “He has the gift of spontaneously relating to others in an open, friendly and respectful way. Bill generates a sense of community, whether at work or enjoying leisure time.” There’s a lot about Walby most people don’t know. Like the fact that his wife, Marie, was a customer. Or that Walby has a multitude of outside interests including classic cars and being a lead singer in bands, as well as his being an avid collector of 1960s rock art posters. There’s a habit Walby has that’s no secret. “He sings and whistles his way through his workday,” noted Meanley. “It’s just tied back to my love for music,” explained Walby. “Being a singer, I habitually sing random stuff. It’s in my heart.” Concerning classic cars, Walby said, “Growing up, everyone I hung out with in the ’60s and ’70s was into them. I’ve had several, a ’70 Chevy C10 pickup truck and a ’73 Pontiac Grand Prix I restored, as well as a Chevy Camero Z 28.” Walby’s enjoyed being in the hardware business because, “I’ve really been attracted to helping people get through whatever problems they have.” READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com

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TWO NEW MURDER SUSPECTS ARRAIGNED IN PB SLAYING Two new murder suspects in the shotgun slaying of a man in Pacific Beach were charged on Feb. 22 with two other men who are also charged in the slaying. Pedro Ramirez, 27, and Carlos Yslas, 24, pleaded not guilty in the Dec. 29 shooting of Marcanthony Mendivil, 44, who was shot twice with a shotgun in a bedroom at 2364 Wilbur Ave. in Pacific Beach. The two new suspects join in the case with Paul Charles Weinberger, 50, and Freddy Sosa, 37, who are also charged with murder. Deputy District Attorney Flavio Nominati told San Diego Superior Court Judge Jay Bloom that Yslas carried a shotgun in a bag upon entering the home at 1:45 a.m. and he pointed the weapon at the victim and others. Weinberger lived in the home and had let Mendivil spend the night at the house. Weinberger’s attorney, Paul Pfingst, said earlier that his client shot no one. Yslas was already in jail on a parole violation when he was charged with murder. Ramirez was also in jail on another case. Both Ramirez and Yslas pleaded not guilty and Bloom set bail for them at $3 million. The men are also accused of assault with a deadly weapon involving another occupant of the house and making a criminal threat. A preliminary hearing was set for March 7, but it will likely be changed because Weinberger and Sosa have different court dates. Nominati said all four of them are charged with the murder and they will be joined together with the same hearing dates in March.

At Weinberger’s arraignment on Jan. 4, he fainted in the courtroom after hearing a judge set his bail at $10 million. Ramirez’s attorney, Al Arena, said he just received the case and could not comment about it yet. The prosecutor said Ramirez is on probation for another offense. The motive has not been disclosed in court.

PB MAN WHO POINTED LASER SETTLES CASE A Pacific Beach man who discharged a purple laser into a police helicopter from Fiesta Island has settled his case with a misdemeanor charge and was placed on probation. A felony charge was dismissed against Robert Louis Silva Jr., 33, after he pleaded guilty to discharging the laser as a misdemeanor offense. San Diego Superior Court Judge Laura Halgren placed him on three years probation. Silva got one day in jail as a credit and no further jail time was ordered, according to court records. Silva confirmed to a reporter last week that his case was over and he declined further comment. Silva was awaiting a second trial after the jury deadlocked Jan. 16 in a 9-3 vote in favor of acquittal. Jurors said they were hopelessly deadlocked and could not resolve the case. Silva's attorney, Angela Turner, told jurors he briefly shined the laser into the "pitch black" sky at the object at 10:30 p.m. on March 20, 2018, after he thought he was shining it at a drone operated by an acquaintance. Turner said the police helicopter was 1,500 feet in the air and it was flying over North Park at the time.

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Yvonne “Rose” Galliher, 78, passed away peacefully at home on February 19th, 2019. Rose was born in Los Angeles, California on February 28th, 1940 to Felipe Gomez Lopez and Rosa Molina Sandoval. She was the kind of resident every neighborhood needs, involved in many community events and organizations, and an advocate for residents and businesses alike to ensure that Pacific Beach is a great place to live and work. From President of the Pacific Beach Town Council in 2010, to being one of the most active members of the Pacific Beach Woman’s Club, she was committed to and loved her community until the day she passed away. Rose is predeceased by one child and survived by two brothers, six children, 13 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. The community is welcome to join Rose’s family in celebrating her life at the Pacific Beach Woman’s Club, 1721 Hornblend St., Sunday, March 10th, 2019 at 1:00. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the many expressions of love, concern, and kindness shown to them during this time of loss. With deep appreciation to the Pacific Beach Woman’s Club, Rose Creek Cottage, Pacific Beach Shore Club, and Discover Pacific Beach.

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Pacific Beach Planning Group opposes allowing vehicle habitation in community BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

Pacific Beach planners in February said no to allowing vehicle habitation on public streets. San Diego City Council recently voted unanimously to repeal a 1983 ordinance prohibiting residents from living in a vehicle on streets within city limits. Pacific Beach Planning Group chair Henish Pulickal introduced an action item at the Feb. 27 meeting calling for board members to support making it illegal for people to live in their cars in residential zones. “Sleeping in cars has been a concern of mine and is a wicked problem that needs a solution,” he said. “There’s no infrastructure to support sleeping in cars, no bathrooms or sanitation. There’s also no incentive for transients to ever leave.” Pulickal also expressed concerns about the possible criminal backgrounds of vehicle residents, and the potential dangers they might conceivably pose to children. “There’s limited parking in the community already,” he added pointing out, “We have rules in parks against people sleeping in their cars, but not on residential streets. Our streets and residential neighborhoods shouldn’t be RV parks.”

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The PBPG chair pointed out San Francisco, which similarly has allowed vehicle habitation, has had to institute a “poop patrol” at taxpayer expense to help resolve resulting sanitation issues. From the audience, PB resident and former lifeguard Chris Brewster challenged the notion that people’s backgrounds were questionable just because they live in their vehicles. PBPG board member Jim Morrison proposed a solution.“We have unused parking lots at night that could be used for safe parking by people, and they would have to clear out in the morning,” he said. “This is a really tough issue,” said board member Kristin Victor pointing out people residing in vehicles are a diverse lot including families with kids. She added the problem is not exclusive to residents. “I’m a business owner and I have issues In other action with people living in vehicles in • Karin Zirk of Friends of Rose front of my business,” she said. Canyon said an effort is underway “Why don’t we set up safe park- to work with District 2 Councilmember Dr. Jennifer Campbell to have Pacific Beach portions of Rose Creek dedicated as parkland. She also distributed a petition for audience members to sign, also available at saverosecreek.org. • PBPG board member Carolyn Chase made available flyers advertising the 30th San Diego Earth Day celebrated with EarthFair in Balboa Park Sunday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Two servers at Waterbar were rushed to the hospital with severe injuries after they were hit by a car crossing Mission Boulevard and Thomas Avenue. Danny, Rema, and Brianna entered a crosswalk around 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 when an SUV struck Danny and Rema. Danny needed hip surgery and both of his legs are in braces, and Rema suffered a head injury and broke her knee. Though they were released from the hospital, they won’t be able to work for some time. “I just remember looking to my right and just seeing lights coming so fast and the only thing I had time to do was say, ‘Oh my God,’" Brianna told NBC 7. “I just remember hearing the car hit them and the next thing I knew, they were 20 feet from me and both lying on the ground.” Waterbar started a GoFundMe page to help raise money for their co-workers along with collecting tip money. For more information and to donate to their cause, visit gofundme.com/help-for-danny-amprema.

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Pacific Beach Street Guardians program discontinues operations BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

Pacific Beach Street Guardians are no more. “After two-plus years of serving our community, the difficult decision has been made to close down our operation,” said Caryn Blanton, founder/director of the nonprofit formed in October 2016 to beautify Pacific Beach. “Our mission to connect housed and unhoused neighbors through transitional employment, education and service opportunities has taken on many shapes over these years. We’ve made significant impact regarding homelessness,” Blanton said. “To date, 35 people have come

through PBSG, and 15 of them have gone on to permanent housing and/or employment. This is something we can all be proud of. We did it together.” During their stint, the guardians were an integral part of community cleanup efforts by Discover PB, the community’s business improvement district. Discover PB’s executive director, Sara Berns, said the guardians will be tough to replace. “We want to extend our most sincere appreciation for the partnership to the PBSG leadership, staff, and most importantly, the dedicated street team members who beautified our business district daily,” said Berns. What happens next?

“Discover PB board will convene to assess our options as it relates to continuing the maintenance and upkeep of our business district as this is our first priority,” Berns said. “The Pacific Beach Clean and Safe Pilot Program has made incredible strides in the last two years, and although we are saddened by this news, we see this as only the beginning of a new chapter for our program.” Added Berns, “We would like to thank our amazing supporters and partners for believing in the Clean and Safe Program and providing the needed capital to bring about the change Discover PB envisioned.” At a May 3, 2018 press conference, then-Councilmember Lorie Zapf of

District 2 presented Berns and Discover PB a $25,000 check to continue the Clean and Safe Program, which employed the PB Street Guardians. Clean and Safe debuted as a yearlong pilot to provide traditional cleaning and security to enhance existing City services. It furnished the tools and personnel to benefit the entire community, especially its transient population. Zapf noted the novel program employed 29 homeless to collect 250 tons of trash while removing 12 tons of litter from PB streets. Blanton and the Guardians are both “grateful to those in our community who have been champions to us, who have encouraged us, hired us

and shown deep compassion and care.” She added there are presently seven responsible, proven PBSG team members now looking for work within the beach community. “We are committed to finishing our work through March 15,” noted Blanton. “So when you see our team members out there, be sure to show your appreciation. As we work through this time of transition, please feel free to reach out to me, personally – I’m happy to have a more detailed conversation or answer any questions.” Blanton can be reached at caryn@pbstreetguardians.org. READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com

ZLAC Rowing Club to celebrate recent renovations with garden party BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

The ZLAC Rowing Club is celebrating the completion of the phase one renovation of its grounds and entryway with a garden reveal party 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 in its clubhouse at 1111 Pacific Beach Drive. The event is open to everyone for a $20 fee that includes lunch and drinks. Billed as the oldest women’s rowing club in the world, ZLAC is the initials of the four San Diego women – Zulette Lamb, Lena Polhamus, Agnes Polhamus and Caroline Polhamus – who founded the club in 1892. The women’s rowing club, which operated initially with wooden barges from a boathouse on Market Street on San Diego Bay, was moved to its current clubhouse built by architect Lilian Rice in 1932. Current ZLAC president Karen Volz Bachofer noted the club was formed during a time when “women were not allowed to row because they were girls. So they founded their own rowing club.” ZLAC has since grown to 460 members, with more than 100 active. “We’ve added a brand new

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boathouse next to the clubhouse,” said Volz Bachofer. “We’ve been working on revamping and updating our grounds and the entryway onto the patio, fixing cracked pavement and replacing dying plant materials.” The club president said improvements have also included a garden

renovation, as well as an upgrade to exterior facilities. Rowing as a sport is one of the world’s oldest traditions. Beginning as a method of transport and warfare, rowing became a sport with a global following. It is a part of the cultural identity of the Englishspeaking world. In its modern form,

rowing was developed in England in the 1700s. Today it is both an amateur sport and an Olympic event. Rowing can be done by one person (sculling), or up to as many as eight people per boat. “Once you get started, you can’t stop,” said Volz Bachofer, who can’t get it out of her system at age 70.

“It’s good for your health. Good for fitness. Good for camaraderie.” Volz Bachofer rows with three other women on a weekly basis. “We hold each other accountable,” she said, noting ZLAC has independent rowers as well as adult and junior competitive teams. “Our rowers head out to the Charles River in Boston, the holy grail of rowing,” she added. Volz Bachofer said all of the improvements to ZLAC’s clubhouse are anticipated to be done in about 10 months. She said their plans include “replacing the landscaping on the perimeter of the club and putting in all-new fencing and gates as well as new signage.” ZLAC’s president said the club would like to do more outreach into the community. “We’ve been in Pacific Beach for a long long time, but I think a lot of people still don’t know about us,” Volz Bachofer said. “We want to be a good neighbor in Pacific Beach.”

Pedestrian-bike bridge in plans for new Balboa Avenue Trolley Station BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

The City has said it will include a pedestrian-bicycle bridge in plans for the new Balboa Avenue Transit Station, though there’s no funding for it. The bridge, along with a shuttle to take people to the beach, are two things Pacific Beach Planning Group wants as trolley station amenities. The Balboa Avenue Trolley Stop is one of nine planned for the Mid-Coast Trolley under development to extend trolley service from Santa Fe Depot downtown to University City. The extension will end at UTC and serve major activity centers including Old

Town and UC San Diego. Project construction began in fall 2016 and service is expected to begin in 2021. The Balboa Avenue station is in a transit-oriented zone. Such zones promote higher housing densities and mass transit including bicycles and other multi-modal uses, as well as relaxing parking requirements for development. It’s all part of the City of Villages strategy to encourage people to use alternative modes of travel other than the automobile, working toward the City’s Climate Action Plan. That plan calls for eliminating half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the City, and

for all electricity to be from renewable sources by 2035. City planning director Mike Hansen recently told the City Council’s Land Use and Housing Committee that a study will be launched to evaluate the engineering and cost feasibility of a protected bike pathway over the Interstate-5 freeway for the trolley project. The proposed pedestrian-bike bridge will likely be similar to two existing UC San Diego crossings over the I-5 freeway built at an approximate cost of $20 million each. PB planners are mostly all in on the bridge.“I think this is a must,” said

PBPG president Henish Pulickal. “Having a bridge or skyway is very necessary in this area.” Added Pulickal, “Any pedestrian death in this area will likely cause the city more in legal damages than a bridge will cost.” The City’s current alignment for the proposed bridge puts it at Bunker Hill Street. Some PB planners claim the bridge would be better placed at Magnolia Avenue, arguing that street is safer and less well-traveled. They also insist that Magnolia, being a dead-end street, could facilitate creation of a “mobility hub” allowing trolley riders to rent bikes, electric

scooters or hook-up with ride-booking apps Uber or Lyft. Karin Zirk of environmental protection group the Friends of Rose Creek, offered her group’s perspective on the proposed bridge. “We strongly recommend the alignment be an extension of Magnolia Avenue to allow bicyclists and pedestrians to connect directly to the residential community west of Mission Bay Drive and directing bicyclists onto Mission Bay Drive, which the City’s alignment on Bunker Hill Street would force.” READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com

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agmar Midcap is one busy woman. Besides being the weather anchor for NBC 7 San Diego’s evening newscasts, she has channeled her enthusiasm for animals and all things environmental into a documentary series titled "Down to Earth with Dagmar." Last year found her in Africa filming her elephant translocation special. This year, she plans to highlight the endangered Sumatran and Javan rhinos, African spotted dogs, and Mexican grey wolves. “I love my main job as a weather forecaster, but I’m also passionate about preserving these species,” Midcap said. The Beach & Bay Press recently caught up with her to ask about San Diego’s recent rainy and chilly weather. While Midcap certainly didn’t need to prove her weather forecasting credentials with us, we were definitely impressed when she predicted the exact time the rain would end on Saturday, which cleared the way for our quick photo shoot at Crystal Pier. “I figured the rain would taper off at about 2 p.m.,” she said. “And it did.”

more than normal? DM: San Diego’s water year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 1 and it was a rather dismal start with October and much of November running well below normal precipitation ranges. But through December, January, February, and now the first half of March, we have made incredible strides forward in nearly eliminating the drought conditions not just in SoCal but the entire state. BBP: The winter months are usualWe've seen record rainfall totals ly the rainy season for San Diego. But right here in San Diego with Palohas the amount of precipitation been mar Mountain setting a record for

DM: As a result of that jet stream dipping farther south we have been seeing weather patterns that are more likely to transport temperature change, such as cold air to warm locations. When weather patterns move parallel to latitude lines, west to east, they transport very little temperature. When weather patterns move parallel to longitude lines, north to south, they transport massive temperature changes, such as outbreaks of polar or arctic air to more southerly regions, or the coldest February in LA in 60 years.

10.10 inches in a single 24-hour stream and as a result delivering period. rain to our drought-stricken region. The other element of this record BBP: Where is all the precipitation precipitation does not come courcoming from? tesy of the Pacific Northwest storms, DM: Our California snow pack but rather the unique atmospheric levels are also at record levels in rivers that have been creeping across many parts of the all-important the Central Pacific basin, transportSierra range. The pattern shift ing massive amounts of water from occurred late 2018 with the jet tropical waters all the way to San stream dipping down south into our Diego and beyond. neck of the woods. This is important, because it allows for the pasBBP: Also, it’s usually brisk during sage of low pressure systems, the winter months, but it seems colder storms, following the path of the jet than normal. Why?

BBP: How has climate change impacted San Diego’s usually wonderful weather? DM: Climate change is a global phenomenon – this planet is a shared living space. When we dump pollution into the air, sea, land on the other side of the planet, we are bound to feel those results here in time. Long-term climate models are in general agreement regarding San Diego's future climate. Our wonderful Mediterranean climate is predicted to become warmer and drier over the next 10-15 years. As the climate continues to shift, weather extremes will be the norm.

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Breakfast in Crown Point is at The Menu BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

andwiched in between Rocky’s Crown Pub and Bayside Landing in Crown Point, The Menu continues to be a neighborhood eatery and community crossroads. “I always wanted to be down by the beach, a place of my own, a local breakfast place,” confided owner, surfer and former landscaper Dave Russel. He bought the business from a friend in 2007 when it was a fish place. “Since then we’ve made a lot of changes – but subtly,” said Russel, who considers himself a preserver of local history. “San Diego’s changed so much, people don’t realize what it was,” he said. “I wanted to have that as something people could notice with the old pictures and older tables.” Nostalgic Pacific Beach photos line The Menu’s walls. One room has a giant nautical mural. The restaurateur noted “the dynamics of the neighborhood has changed a lot. The kids and the younger people can’t afford it anymore. We’ve got more families and young professionals.” Russel praised his stable staff. “I still have many of the same employees I started with,” he said. “A few waitresses have switched out, but I have two that have been with me since the beginning. Two cooks

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Spring & Summer Camps NIKE TENNIS CAMPS at University of San Diego Come join the fun and get better this summer at the Nike Tennis Camps at University of San Diego. Veteran director, Bill Scott, joined by USD Head Women’s Tennis Coach, Sherri Stephens, and Head Men’s Tennis Coach, Ryan Keckley have another amazing summer lined up with fun both on and off the court! With six weeks of junior overnight and day camps for boys & girls ages 9-18 of all ability levels, tournament training and high school players, there is a camp option for everyone! Highlights include: 5-6 hours of daily on-court instruction, a Nike Tennis Camp t-shirt and fun evening activities for overnight campers. Camps run throughout June and July, registration is currently open. See you on the courts this summer! USSportsCamps.com/tennis or call 1-800-645-3226

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German Language Camp Does your child speak German? How about a German language camp at German Pacific School San Diego? GPSSD offers four weeks of very creative, imaginative camps with many hands-on projects. This year's topics "Princesses, Knights and Dragons" (a fairy tale journey through Europe), an "Artist's workshop" and "European Children's Book Characters". (See detailed plan on website.) GPSSD, a nonprofit school with four locations in La Jolla, Clairemont, Carmel Valley, and Poway, also offers classes on Saturdays and on weekday afternoons. The younger students learn German by playing, singing, theater, stories and games. Later the students focus on reading and writing. During their time at GPSSD students take different exams which lead to the AP exam and the German Language Diploma (DSD I and II). The DSD II exam is proof of the language proficiency for students applying at German universities. Registration for Summer camps is now open! gpssd.org 858-461-9118 germanpacificschool@gmail.com

Summer Learning Adventure Camp at Birch Aquarium Birch Aquarium’s week-long Summer Learning Adventure Camps merge scientific exploration with hands-on fun and learning. From the classroom to the seashore, the aquarium’s week-long camps invite young ocean enthusiasts, ages 4-15, to investigate marine habitats, create ocean art projects, learn about diverse careers in oceanography, and combine science with water sports, all while making new friends and memories. Camps run from June 24-August 23 and are accredited by the American Camp Association. Campers age 4-7 explore Birch Aquarium, make ocean crafts, and dive into science experiments. For ages 8 and above, campers are eligible to attend both aquarium-based and off-site camps. Off-site camps meet at the beach, where snorkeling, surfing, and boogie boarding are interwoven with opportunities to enter Scripps Institution of Oceanography laboratories, speak with scientists, and get a close up view of world-class oceanographic experiments. There’s always something new to inspire and explore with Summer Learning Adventure Camp! For more, aquarium.ucsd.edu

Have the Best Summer Ever at YMCA Summer Camp The YMCA is again hosting a summer filled with fun day camps for kids ages 517 starting June 12. Whether your child loves sports, the arts, animals, science or even Legos – the Y has a camp that will help them build confidence, meet new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime! We have camps all across San Diego County and available in convenient nearby locations like Point Loma, La Jolla, Pacific Beach and University City. To ensure that everyone has the chance to go to camp, the YMCA offers camp scholarships to those who qualify. Learn more at ymca.org/daycamp.

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The local music community’s biggest annual event, the San Diego Music Awards, takes place on March 11 at the House of Blues. Featuring awards in 28 categories, the night will include musical performances from punk/hip hop group Planet B, blues singer Casey Hensley, singer-songwriters Veronica May and Shane Hall, hip hop combo Vokab Kompany, indie rocker Ariel Levine and The Redwoods Collective. Making this year’s event extra special, the Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Joe Flammini, founder of legendary coffeehouse Java Joe’s. Most recently located in Old Town, its list of addresses included Pacific Beach, where a young Jewel got her start. There will also be a performance from an all-star group of musicians who were regulars at his venue, including Jason Mraz, Billy Galewood and Jeff Berkley. All proceeds from the show go to support the Guitars In Schools program, bringing music to schools throughout the county. San Diego Music Awards: Monday, March 11 at House of Blues, 555 Fifth Ave. 7 p.m. 21 and up. sandiegomusicawards.com.

On March 15, Dizzy’s will host a San Diego School of Creative Performing Arts fundraiser celebrating the music of jazz pianist and composer Duke Ellington. The night will feature the school’s Ellington Jazz Ensemble with the night’s proceeds going to help travel expenses for the band’s upcoming trip to New York where they will perform as part of the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival. San Diego School of Creative Performing Arts Fundraiser: Friday, March 15 at Dizzy’s at Arias Hall, 1717 Morena Blvd. 8 p.m. dizzysjazz.com.

On March 9, a bit of New Orleans comes to San Diego when the Six String Society hosts a Mardi Gras Cruise around Mission Bay aboard the sternwheeler, The William D. Evans. The event features an incredible lineup of six headline acts: The Sleepwalkers, Euphoria Brass Band, Shay and the Hustle, The Tighten Ups, Bayou Bros., and the Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas. Meanwhile, the top deck will feature acoustic music from Andy Lewis and Gregory Page. Expect the dance floors to be packed and the fun to be flowing, with the bonus of the San Diego skyline as a backdrop for the nights festivities.

Mardi Gras Cruise: Saturday, March 9 at the Bahia Resort, Then on March 20, the Pacific 998 West Mission Bay Drive. Beach Women’s Club will hold a 5 p.m. 21 and up.

fundraising concert in order to help send the acclaimed student jazz band, The Mission Bay Preservationists, to Yokohama, Japan in April for a string of performances under the direction of JP Balmat. Headlining the benefit will be boogie woogie piano queen, Sue Palmer, a fun, vibrant performer with knowledge of good music. MBHS Japan Fundraiser: Wednesday, March 20 at Pacific Beach Woman's Club, 1721 Hornblend St. 7 p.m. All ages. missionbaymusic.com.

The weather may still be a little chilly, but the music and atmosphere at Cannonball remains warm. Located on the Mission Beach boardwalk, Cannonball is offering up evening acoustic sets at 5 p.m., from local artists to accompany the drinks and dining. On March 12, the venue will host singer-songwriter David Shyde. David Shyde: Tuesday, March 12 at Cannonball. 3105 Ocean Front Walk. 5 p.m. 21 and up. cannonballsd.com.

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purchase price or rent of a home. - Affordable Housing Projects Incentivized – No unbundling is required for projects in TPAs that include at least 20 percent affordable units. - Parking Maximum for Downtown – Parking may not exceed a ratio of one space per unit except under certain circumstances. The parking reforms aim to reduce housing costs (each parking space costs between $35,000 and $90,000); decrease greenhouse gas emissions by shifting from cars to other modes of transportation; implement transportation amenities for community benefit; and increase housing and mobility options for residents. “We need to get government out of the way so constructing homes becomes easier, less expensive and faster,” Faulconer said. “One of the ways we do that is by getting rid of outdated parking mandates that add significant costs to new housing. What we’re doing is separating the cost of parking from the cost to rent or buy a unit so San Diegans can choose for themselves to pay for a parking spot or go without parking if that works better for their lifestyle or financial situation.”

The City worked together with third-party transportation experts on a data-informed approach to determine how to best reform its parking requirement. This involved a technical peer city review, testing, policy benchmarking, review recent legislation and informational interviews. Through the review of cities where parking policies have been successful, Seattle and Portland were identified as model cities. Both eliminated parking requirements for multi-family units that resulted in a decreased automobile ownership, increased transit use, and greater housing production and affordability. “These parking reforms set the city on the right path for the future as new mobility technologies emerge and younger generations increasingly want the option of living without a car,” said Mike Hansen, the City’s planning director. “It’s important to keep in mind that the proposed parking reforms are for future residential development projects near transit so this will be a big long-term change for San Diego, but the change will be gradual as new housing is built in the coming years.”

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EDUCATION NOTEBOOK>> MISSION BAY HIGH n The Mission Bay High annual Talent Show, hosted by the Class of 2019, will take place 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, in the auditorium. With celebrity judges, delicious refreshments, and a few surprises in store, there will be a night of fantastic singers, dancers, bands, and unique acts showcasing the amazing talent of MBHS students. Tickets are $5 at the door. n MBHS Music Japan Fundraiser, will take place 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at Pacific Beach Women's Club. Enjoy an exciting night of music, food, and dancing Mission Bay junior Alec Pletogher finished in first place in the high jump by clearing the height of 5-feet 10-inches at the track meet against as Sue Palmer, queen of boogie woogie, Morse High School on Thursday, Feb. 28, at Mission Bay High School. joins the Mission Bay Preservationists. STEVE SIDELL / BEACH & BAY PRESS Bring your appetite as chef Carlos will be cooking up his famous paella. All ages are welcome. All funds raised help the Preservationists travel to Japan in April. PACIFIC BEACH MIDDLE n Do you like pancakes? Join friends and neighbors at PBMS for "Unlimited Pancakes for a Cause" on Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. A fundraiser for PBMS Music Association, enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausages, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice for a minimum $5 donation to help purchase new equipment for the PBMS music department. n Community Crop Swap. Do you have excess fruits and veggies from your garden? Come swap your crop or donate your excess on Saturday, March 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the top of Kate Sessions Park. Organized by PBMS eighth graders Trevor and Jonah, all excess food will be donated to the food bank. For questions, contact dmsandler@san.rr.com. PACIFIC BEACH ELEMENTARY n New student registration begins at Pacific Beach Elementary on April 1, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. n Pacific Beach Elementary's online auction is from March 11-19, and donations are needed. Gift certificates from local businesses or donations of services like massages, beauty treatments, or vacation rentals are welcome. One of PBE's biggest fundraisers, proceeds directly benefit PBE, and it's a great way to promote your business. If you'd like to donate to the auction, email pacificbeachelementary@gmail.com. The entire community is welcome to bid

Second-grade twins Saylor and Journey M. created their tissue dragon masterpieces during an Arts Attack lesson at Barnard Elementary.

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92nd annual Thursday Club Rummage Sale The 92nd annual Thursday Club Rummage Sale – San Diego’s largest thrift, estate and garage sale - will be held Saturday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the large Balboa Park Activity Center. All proceeds will benefit Balboa Park and local community charities from children to the elderly, homeless, health, veterans, arts, life skills, animals, nature and education. The Thursday Club, started in 1921, is a non-profit, volunteer organization of more than 300 women. Our goal is to promote educational, cultural, social, moral and civic activities.The Rummage Sale is our biggest annual fundraiser with proceeds of more than $150,000 each year helping San Diego

organizations fulfill financial needs. All of our items (from basement bargains to the unique) and hundreds of hours are donated by our members. There will be thousands of new and gently-used items and bargains galore. We have furniture, tables, chairs, rugs, couches, lamps, sporting goods, toys, bikes, linens, holiday items, men's, women's and children's clothes, art, frames, jewelry, hats, purses, household and kitchen items, electronics, appliances, pet items, garden items, antiques, books and more. Free admission and lots of parking. Please bring cash. Credit cards are accepteed for a 3% fee. For more information or to make a donation call (619) 224-5264; or www.thethursdayclub.org

Mission Bay soccer teams finish successful seasons Boys soccer The Bucs, under head coach Joe Panian, finished with a record of 12-3-1. This included winning their league with a mark of 7-1. Mission Bay was defeated in the quarterfinal round of CIFs. According to Panian, key players this season included Victor Lopez (defender/leader) and Enrique Moreno (midfielder/playmaker). “The team had a great season,” Panian noted. “They went 12 games unbeaten (lost first game of season and last one). They are a good group of guys who came

together this year. They won league and got the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. We scored 32 goals this season (two per game) and allowed 16 (one per game).” Panian added that the Bucs did not have one dominant goal scorer, rather it was a team effort with 10 different players scoring this year (five goals by one player was the most). Mission Bay lost in overtime of its CIF quarterfinal match to Mission Vista (who ended up winning CIF). “That would be the only area that we fell short this season, which was

heartbreaking for this great team to lose in the quarterfinals,” Panian added.

Girls soccer Under head coach Jorge Palacios, the Bucs went 11-4-3, losing in the first round of the Division II CIFs. According to Palacios, leaders this season included Camrin Peaslee (16 goals), Juliette Tran (eight goals), Gina Queck (most impactful) and Andrea Clemente (most minutes played). READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com

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819 Nantasket Court – MISSION BEACH 2 Bed + 1 Optional Room | 2.5 Bath | 1,292 SF One home from the water, this tri-level townhome is the perfect retreat, located on one of North Mission’s nicest walking and tree-lined courts. Best value on the market in all of Mission Beach for a townhome of its size! Call for More Details or to Schedule a Private Showing.

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Greg’s Best Buys for March Panoramic Ocean View! The Perfect Del Mar Ocean View Beauty! This Condo was fully Remodeled in 2016. Model Home Quality. Owner added square footage through expanded Master Bedroom, larger walk-in Closet and Spa-like high end Master Bathroom with separate soaker Tub and oversized Shower. Some of the best Ocean Views in the Complex as the Living Room/Dining Room sit up higher above other units. Enjoy Ocean Breezes and endless Summer Sunset Views from this seaside Gem! 2157 Caminito Del Barco Del Mar, Ca 92014 Offered at $1,309,000 | Large 2Br/2.5Ba Open House Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm

24 Acre Rancho Del Cielo Estate Enter a new World at the amazing 24 Acre Rancho Del Cielo Estate, featuring panoramic views & amenities. Enjoy this Custom built Home, 8 Horse Barn/Arena, Tennis Court & 2 Pools. Home includes gourmet Kitchen & formal Dining Room w/ mountain/valley views of Laguna/Palomar Mtn. Extravagant Master Suite, entertaining areas w/ built in wet bar, 6 Fireplaces & custom Koa Wood thru-out. Estate featured in San Diego Home/Garden Magazine. Includes some of San Diego's most exotic Plants & Flowers.

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619-708-8276 Ocean View and steps to the beach! Ocean and Bay Views! This spacious Condo boasts of 1,689 sq. ft. and is just steps to the Beach and one short block to the Bay. The upstairs Master Suite has some Ocean View, plus a total of 3 relaxing Decks to enjoy the ambiance, Bay view and BBQ with friends & family. 2810 Mission Blvd. S. Mission Beach, Ca 92109 Offered at $939,000 | Large 2Ba/2Ba Open House Friday 11-2pm and Sunday 1-4pm

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For Lease at the Capri by the Sea This stunning newly remodeled Condo is located in the iconic Capri by the Sea. Enjoy living in the most sought after property in Pacific Beach. Beach front living doesn't get any better than this, where the only thing between you and the ocean...is sand! Behold extraordinary sprawling west facing ocean views from your living room on the 8th floor. The east facing views of the first bedroom are just as breath taking as the views from the west facing bedroom. For rent $3,995/month 2Br/2Ba

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