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Fans attending the 2012 San Diego Bayfair Air National Guard hydroplane boat races at Mission Bay witness the crowning of a rookie champion — and one spectacular crash, left. The driver of Pure Nasty miraculously escaped serious injuries. PAGE 3

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Lifeguards have seen a shift in the level of beach activity in North Pacific Beach, prompting them to select the site above for a new lifeguard station at the foot of Law Street for quicker response. Photo by Mariko Lamb I Beach & Bay Press

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Wrangling continues over site of new Law Street lifeguard station BY MARIKO LAMB BEACH & BAY PRESS

Crowds pack the streets of Pacific Beach during a previous PB BeachFest event. This year’s jam-packed installment runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Photo by Paul Hansen I Beach & Bay Press Saturday, Oct. 6 along the boardwalk between Diamond and Thomas streets.

16th annual event poised to attract more than 50,000 BY BART MENDOZA | BEACH & BAY PRESS

hile summer has officially ended, many San Diegans know the real end of summer is marked by the annual Pacific BeachFest, taking place this year on Saturday, Oct. 6. Now in its 16th year, more than 50,000 people are expected to attend the free, family-friendly event, taking place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the boardwalk between Diamond and Thomas streets. San Diego boasts many great openair events, but few match the sheer diversity of options that Pacific

BeachFest offer. It’s an action-packed eight hours of fun and entertainment. The day features some of the same attractions as similar street fairs, with plenty of food, merchandise and information booths, a kids’ area and entertainment on three stages. The main stage will include nine performers, with an eclectic mix of combos like reggae rockers Split Finger, funky trio Boom Snap and the New Orleans-inspired Euphoria Brass Band, along with singer-songwriters like Ryan Hiller, A performer belts out a tune during a previous BeachFest. This Hev Rock and Brent Curtis. year, musicians will fill three stages, providing everything from SEE BEACHFEST, Page 7

reggae to rock to New Orleans-inspired offerings. Photo by Paul Hansen Beach & Bay Press

Proponents of a new North Pacific Beach lifeguard station requested site approval from a local planning subgroup on Sept. 13 for the estimated 3,000-square-foot station to be built at the end of Law Street. The request was made during a meeting of the Pacific Beach Planning Group’s (PBPG) Development Subcommittee meeting. This was the third time the project’s planners have met with the subcommittee, and the third time the applicants have been sent back to the drawing board to seek out alternatives. In 2003, the same planning subgroup approved a site location for the station at the foot of Diamond Street. Since then, however, the demand for lifeguard services has shifted north, said lifeguard representative Lt. Nick Lerma. “Really, what changed our view on that location was the

level of activity that we’ve seen to the north,” he said, referring to the onslaught of surfers at Tourmaline in the wintertime and swimmers and beachgoers at Law Street during the summer. “We quickly realized that our position to the south at Diamond Street was nearly a mile away, and for a lifeguard whose primary duty is to observe the water, it’s difficult to request of our employees that they’re a mile from where things happen.” The Law Street site was chosen so lifeguards have a centrally located, commanding view of the area from Crystal Pier to the point near Tourmaline, said Lerma. “The primary reason is just water observation,” he said. “It’s right in the middle of our swimming area. That’s where most people want their lifeguards to be.” An added benefit of the lifeguards’ preferred site location SEE STATION, Page 6

Organizers ramp up fundraising drive for PB Holiday Parade BY MARIKO LAMB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

Fundraising efforts have begun in earnest to ensure there will be a Pacific Beach Holiday Parade down Garnet Avenue this year.

Autumn has only just begun, but it’s never too early to start planning for the holidays, according to Discover Pacific Beach officials, particularly when that planning involves a massive communitywide fundraising effort for the continuation of one of Pacific Beach’s longstanding holiday traditions. As a result of recent economic woes, the annual Pacific Beach Holiday Parade — which got its start 34 years ago — has only intermittently received sufficient funding over the

last few years to ensure its survival. The parade was canceled in 2009 because of a lack of funding, brought back in 2010, only to be canceled again last year. “The parade is completely dependent on sponsorships, unlike something like a festival that has many revenue sources,” said Discover Pacific Beach executive director Sara Berns. “Businesses and organizations usually contribute to this event because it’s a community experience to celebrate the holidays, and they SEE PARADE, Page 6

Pacific Beach Planning Group member Paul Ross presented an alternative site for the lifeguard station at the gully adjacent to the Law Street access ramp, which he calls an “unsightly mess” that could be transPhoto by Mariko Lamb I Beach & Bay Press formed into something useful and beautiful.

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NEWS Bayfair on Mission Bay crowns new race champions Rookie driver Jimmy Shane was declared the winner of San Diego Bayfair hydroplane boat races at Mission Bay on Sept. 16 after the apparent winner Steve David was penalized for what race officials called “a flagrant fuel violation.” The victory is the second of the year for the rookie, who won his first race in Tri-Cities, Wash. David led the race wire-to-wire and fans left Mission Bay believing that David had won his second Bayfair race. But after a technical inspection, the Oh Boy! Oberto boat was penalized and the win was declared for Shane, who had just finished second in the Graham Trucking boat. Dave Villwock, who had won the past two Bayfair titles, earned third place. Over at the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series races, the Top Fuel Hydro winner was “Speed Sport Special,” piloted by Jarret Silvey. Meanwhile, Joel Weber was crowned the Top Alcohol Fuel champ in the What a Tomato Too boat. The Top Alcohol Flatbottom winner was Don Bausher. Thanks to warm weather on Mission Bay and a great racing weekend, San Diego Bayfair experienced a sharp increase in attendance in 2012, according to Bayfair officials. Although final figures have not been determined, attendance is expected to top 100,000 spectators for the three-day event. “There was great support from the race fans for the Air National Guard Hydroplane Series and the Lucas Oil Drag Boats,” said Jeff Thomas, president of San Diego Bayfair’s board of directors. “They got to see an incredible weekend of racing.” For more information about San Diego Bayfair, visit www.sandiegobayfair.org. — Staff and contribution

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SeaWorld’s ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ returns Where can kids meet some spooky and not-so-spooky animals, pose for pictures with mesmerizing mermaids and trickor-treat in a sea-inspired atmosphere? It’s all part of SeaWorld San Diego’s “Halloween Spooktacular” celebration, where Halloween meets the sea. During the month of October, kids can visit the park for free. Festivities are geared for children12 years and under. Kids can come in costume and enjoy animal meet and greets, special Halloween shows and colorful costumed characters from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the following dates: Sept. 2930, Oct. 6-7, Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28, said SeaWorld officials. Starting Sept. 29 and 30, and then every weekend in October, SeaWorld guests can enjoy an ocean full of fun. Guests can meet a variety of animals at Animal Connections at Seaport Market-

A Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series drag boat racer walked away from this spectacular crash during qualifications Sept. 15 at San Diego Bayfair on Mission Bay. Joe Blattler was driving the Top Alcohol Hydroplane called Pure Nasty when he lost control (above). The boat came apart (below) , but Blatter was protected by the boat’s fully-enclosed capsule. BlatPhotos by Jim Grant I Beach & Bay Press tler was treated by paramedics on the scene and released.

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Greater protection hits the spot for leopard sharks BY JUDITH LEA GARFIELD | BEACH & BAY PRESS

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“We have known that for decades leopard sharks (Triakis semifasciata) aggregate along the La Jolla’s open coast, but no one knew why they came and what made the site special,” said Scripps Institution of Oceanography PhD student Andy Nosal, who recently concluded a study of these sharks. Nosal confirmed that although practically all local leopards are mature, pregnant females, they don’t gather to give birth because the pregnancies are early stage. Other congregations of pregnant female leopards are also found throughout California and Baja, Mexico, but they choose quiet estuaries instead of open coastline for their summer sojourn. Certainly, the La Jolla site is less rugged than much of the coast because it is doubly bordered by beach on one side and cliffs on another. This arrangement reduces predatory opportunities by mature male sea lions. And because the site is within the confines of the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, depletion — or worse — by humans is prevented. Nosal looked closely at other physical aspects of the La Jolla Shores environment and discovered that most of the site’s unique features are due to the pres-

ence of the nearby submerged canyon. The canyon is actually the conclusion of Rose Canyon Fault, known by its terrestrial link as La Jolla Parkway. The submarine canyon, which acts to slow down incoming swells, is responsible for the Shores southwest corner having the gentlest surf of all San Diego beaches. Little water movement, combined with sunny skies, generates warmer water in this corner pocket than that found in the surrounding water. Toasty, calm conditions mean pregnant sharks expend less energy staying warm and holding position in the shallows so they can instead invest energy into speeding embryo development. The canyon also supplies the sharks with food security, primarily market squid (Doryteuthis opalescens), which are hunted during nightly forays into the depths. Thus, while the La Jolla site is open coastal, it provides assets not unlike those seen in estuaries. But there is more to the story because where the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club stands today was, in the past, an estuarine lagoon. Evidence comes from driftwood, reeds and 7,000year-old fossils (from a brackish water invertebrate) collected in the submarine canyon’s mud, silt and clay substrate.

Leopard sharks mill in aggregations off the Marine Room at La Jolla Shores.

The ancient lagoon’s only remnant is a small duck pond on the club’s property. While this does not imply that today’s sharks are somehow genetically programed to return to the lost lagoon, benefits from the lagoon would have been icing on the cake. Whatever extra goodness the long-ago lagoon supplied the leopard sharks, having a no-take reserve in today’s environment has been key to preventing their local extinction from

overfishing. Regarding commerce, the leopards shark’s continued presence has benefited La Jolla’s business community through leopard-shark ecotourism. Nosal’s work has not only demystified some of what makes La Jolla’s leopard sharks tick, but it has demonstrated the value of small no-take reserves in protecting marine life that exhibits a singular behavior. “This is a beautiful example of how

vulnerable, pregnant sharks can be protected by a no-take reserve to benefit the sharks, the public, La Jolla’s economy and science,” Nosal said. “There is comfort knowing these sharks will be protected for generations to come.” — Judith Lea Garfield, naturalist and underwater photographer, has authored two natural history books about the underwater park off La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores. Send comments to jgarfield@ucsd.edu.

Brazen kidnapping, robbery case comes to an end in Pacific Beach neighborhood Bail was set at $750,000 Sept. 14 for a man suspected of kidnapping two college students in La Jolla and taking them to a bank ATM where they were forced to withdraw money. The incident occurred Sept. 11 around 11 p.m. when the students left the CVS Pharmacy on Villa La Jolla Drive. A man with what appeared to be a pistol ordered them to get into the

back seat of their own car and took some money from the woman’s purse. The man, later identified as Miguel Torres Espinoza, 29, allegedly forced Raymond Chung and Jessica Liu, both 20, to drive to Pacific Beach and withdraw cash from an ATM at Garnet Avenue and Soledad Mountain Road. The robber got $420 in cash. Espinoza fled and the couple called

police, who found Espinoza a few blocks away on Loring Street around midnight. Espinoza pleaded not guilty to two counts of kidnapping for robbery and two counts of robbery. The kidnapping charge carries a life term that includes parole. If convicted, he could receive two consecutive life terms in prison. A preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 27. — Neal Putnam

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TV Girl, a little Rockandy and Thrill Kill LIVEMUSIC BY BART MENDOZA | BEACH & BAY PRESS While TV Girl is a pop band at heart, its music is a bit harder to pinpoint. The group takes the last 40 years of music and pop culture and puts it in a blender, in the process creating a seemingly endless stream of catchy tunes that any fan of melody in rock needs to hear. Appearing at The Griffin on Sept. 28, its biggest influence to date seems to be Todd Rundgren, with interesting vintage-sound samples mixed throughout the repertoire. But this is music that stands on its own and will replay in your head for days after hearing. Special-guest guitarist Yosuke Onuma will join an all-star lineup of The Peter Sprague • TV Girl performs at 9 p.m. on Friday, Group on Saturday, Oct. 6. Though relatively unknown in the U.S., Onuma is a major jazz Sept. 28 at The Griffin, 1310 Morena figure in Japan, recording for Sony and inspiring a generation of players. Courtesy photo Blvd. 21 and up. $12. www.themovie and TV’s “CSI: N.Y.” Currently dos of fretwork prowess won’t want griffinsd.com a quintet, the band has had an ever- to miss a second. • The Peter Sprague Group performs at Anyone wanting to dance to the shifting lineup since its inception, but rock ’n’ roll hits of the 1970s and has remained true to its musical vision 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 at Tango 1980s will want to check out with songs that rock, but also which Del Rey, 3567 Del Rey St. All ages. $15. Rockandy, appearing at Tio Leo’s on often have a dance element running www.tangodelrey.com Sept. 29. With both female and male through them. Anyone looking for Some might think 1920s-style hot lead vocals, the five-piece group is able modern-edge dance music or rock to cover a lot of ground stylistically. with an insistent beat will enjoy every jazz (or gypsy swing) might be a little too old-fashioned for modern ears, but The band is versatile, able to play funk second of this show. • My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult per- that couldn’t be further from the like classic “Boogie Oogie Oogie,” as well as the rock song “Sweet Child of forms at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5 at truth. Though the sound is quite difMine.” Rockandy’s music is perfect for Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 21 ferent from modern jazz, its energy, a Saturday night of dancing and and up. $15. www.brickbybrick.com virtuoso musicianship and incredible catalog of great songs makes it an singing along. You won’t hear any One of the finest musicians in San appealing, joyous sound. None play it unfamiliar tunes in the set list. This is Diego, jazz guitarist Peter Sprague better locally that The Zzymzzy Quarcomfort food for the ears. • Rockandy performs at 9 p.m. on Sat- appears at Tango Del Rey on Satur- tet, which appears at the Pacific urday, Sept. 29 at Tio Leo’s, 5302 Napa day, Oct. 6. Sprague will perform with Beach/Taylor Branch Library on St. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.tio- an all-star group that includes har- Wednesday, Oct. 10. Though some of monica virtuoso Joe Powers, bassist the music it plays is approaching 100 leos.com Gunnar Biggs, drummer Duncan years old, this combo’s terrific playing Electronic industrial rockers My Life Moore and special-guest guitarist confirms that great music is truly With The Thrill Kill Kult (MLWTTKK) Yosuke Onuma. Though relatively timeless. • The Zzymzzy Quartet performs at return to Brick by Brick on Friday, Oct. unknown in the U.S., Onuma is a 5. Though very much a cult band major jazz figure in Japan, recording 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at Pacifsince its 1987 Chicago founding, for Sony and inspiring a generation of ic Beach/Taylor Branch Library, 4275 Cass MLWTTKK’s music has appeared in players. This will be Onuma’s first St. All ages. No cost. www.pblibraryprojects as diverse as the Flintstones appearance in California, so aficiona- friends.org/concert.htm

REMEMBER WHEN? 864 GARNET AVE. WAS THE HOME of Rev. George F. Williams in the 1920s. By the 1930s, Rev. Williams had moved next door to 860 Garnet Ave., which — many years later — became Aljones Mexican Restaurant, then Diego’s, and now the PB Bar and Grill. When I took this photo in September 1980, the old home was the home of Northwest Youth Services and about to be razed to make way for a parking lot. — John Fry may be reached at (858) 272-6655 or by email at mail@johnfry.com.

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MUSTHEAR Playing a mod-inspired mix of soul and powerpop, you’d be hard pressed to find a band playing more hook-filled material than Orange County’s Suedehead. Appearing at The Griffin on Sept. 27, Suedehead’s way with a melody is refreshing. Each song it has released to date, like the dance-floor friendly “Can’t Stop,” sounds like a long-lost hit single, full of Motown’s driving beats and The

Jam’s manic energy. Despite a clear nod to the mod sounds of the 1960s and ’80s, Suedehead is no retro act. This is music meant to get the heart pounding and the feet tapping. The group is easily one of the best bands out of California at the moment and well worth seeing live. • Suedehead performs at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 at The Griffin, 1310 Morena Blvd. 21 and up. $12. www.thegriffinsd.com — Bart Mendoza

MB Yacht Club reaches out to area foster children The Mission Bay Yacht Club hosted 80 foster children this month for a “Day at the Beach” activity. The event, cosponsored by Promises2Kids, brought together brothers and sisters who have been placed in separate homes so they can continue to have a close relationship. This year marked the seventh annual event for Mission Bay Yacht Club of providing boat rides, hamburgers and hot dogs, entertainment and beach exposure. According to club members, many of the foster children have never been to the beach, despite living in San Diego. The Mission Bay Yacht Club provides a secure surrounding for them to enjoy the wonders of the bay. Club members made it a special day for the children with prizes and stuffed animals for all the kids. “It is truly a joy for the club to entertain these wonderful children who, for no fault of their own, have had such an incredible disruption to their lives,” said Carol Bentley Ellis, who organized this

A brother and sister, separated to different families in the San Diego foster-care system, enjoy a reunion during a recent “Day at the Beach” event co-sponsored by the Mission Bay Yacht Club and Promises2Kids. Courtesy photo

year’s party for the children on behalf of the yacht club. — Staff and contribution

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PB Holiday Parade organizers hope the community and merchants will get behind the needed funding this year to help Santa get his groove on.

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really love it. Unfortunately, that is a luxury, and the last few years have been hard on businesses. Overall, we’ve seen a significant drop in business sponsorships for all events, and, unfortunately, that is crucial for a parade.” This year, however, a dedicated group of Pacific Beach locals, including volunteers at the Beach Bar Guild, Pacific Beach Woman’s Club and PB Community Foundation, have been launching fundraising efforts to ensure the parade returns this December — and for many more Decembers to come. “The Pacific Beach bar industry as a whole was interested in finding a way to give back to our community,” said Beach Bar Guild president Ciara Guedesse. “Bringing back the parade is a great way to spend a day rejoicing in the holiday spirit and getting a chance to interact with friends and family alike. As of now, the Beach Bar Guild is focused on saving this year’s parade. However, it is likely that we will raise money for it in the years to come as well.” For nearly a year now, more than a dozen area bars have hosted a number of fundraising activities like raffles, live music events, “Save the Parade” donation-bucket collections, and even a “Best Holiday Costume” contest. To supplement the efforts, volunteers from the Pacific Beach Woman’s Club collected donations outside local grocery stores throughout the year. To top it all off, another key community organization instrumental in helping the parade move forward in the past has come through yet again. “Last month, when Discover PB had to make the board decision whether or not to move forward with the parade, the Pacific Beach Community Foundation confirmed it would contribute an

“Bringing back the parade is a great way to spend a day rejoicing in the holiday spirit and getting a chance to interact with friends and family alike. As of now, the Beach Bar Guild is focused on saving this year’s parade. However, it is likely that we will raise money for it in the years to come as well.” CIARA GUEDESSE Beach Bar Guild

additional $5,000 to the parade,” said Berns. “The PB Community Foundation has been a longtime contributor to the parade and has graciously supported this event financially for the last few years.” This year’s parade, which will march west down Garnet Avenue from Haines Street to Bayard Street, will be themed “Holidays Past and Presents” to pay homage to Pacific Beach’s milestone 125th anniversary this year. Participants are encouraged to dress up and decorate floats and entries from their favorite time period. Donations for the holiday parade will be accepted until the day of the event on Dec. 15. Parade expenses include city permits for street closures, signs, police officers, safety equipment, marketing, band judges and staging. Anything raised beyond the required $20,000 to host this year’s parade will be reserved as an endowment for next year’s parade. Anyone interested in donating to the Pacific Beach Holiday Parade is urged to call Guedesse at (858) 699-3042, or email her at ciara.beachbarguild@gmail.com. To become a volunteer on the Pacific Beach Holiday Parade Committee, contact Sara Berns at Discover Pacific Beach, (858) 273-3303.

is the existing vehicle access that slopes down from Ocean Boulevard to the sand, which would allow easy ingress and egress for police, fire or emergency backup transit, as well as better access for the disabled community. Following the full planning board’s rejection of the site request at a July meeting — which resulted in a tie 7-7 vote — architect Alison Whitelaw said she and the lifeguards looked into all of the primary concerns that were brought up by the board members, including the size of the facility, location of the site and a request to locate the facility in the ravine just south of the Law Street access ramp. “We’ve been able to reduce it somewhat by about 300 square feet, and we are looking for some other reductions too,” Whitelaw said. “It was confirmed, however, that the lifeguards do need all of their amenities in the same location, and they determined that it needed to be in this proximity to the ramp at the end of Law Street.” Some board members originally cited concern that there wasn’t enough visualization of the project to approve the site, prompting Whitelaw to return with two conceptual schemes to illustrate the scale and scope of the project at its proposed location. “We have looked at a lot of design

issues, and we have a range of possibilities for how this building may get put together and put on its site,” said Whitelaw. “We want to give you an idea of the scale of the building is in context — not looking at architecture, not looking at final design.” In both proposed scenarios, the building would stand at about 25 feet tall, assuming a 10-foot floor-to-floor ratio, with the finished floor level base starting at nine feet high to withstand inundation from the tide. In both schemes, the equipment storage facility, first-aid response area and observation tower would be packaged within the same approximate 3,000-squarefoot station in different arrangements. Despite a third plea by project advocates, the subcommittee voted to deny the site request and asked the applicants to seek alternatives — specifically requesting that lifeguards and architects explore the option of breaking down the bulk and view impact of the facility by separating its components. “I don’t like being presented with no options,” said subcommittee member Chris Olson. “I don’t think it’s fair that you have come up with one thing and it’s one size, and this is what it’s going to be. I think the public has provided some potential things to consider.” Subcommittee member and longtime resident Paul Ross presented an alternative plan at the meeting, which gained support from some board members and residents.

His plan, which was inspired by a recently approved lifeguard station project at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, called for the erection of a 12-foot-tall, single-level equipment storage facility atop a 12-foot base in the blighted ravine just south of the access ramp, an access driveway into the facility, a 3,000-square-foot public park behind the equipment storage facility and a separate observation tower on the beach. “The end of Law Street is unsightly,” Ross said. “It’s a mess, an absolute wasteland. It’s not park, it’s not beach, it’s not anything,” he said. “We could turn that ravine into something useful and beautiful.” Subcommittee chair Curtis Patterson summed up the subcommittee’s request at the conclusion of the meeting. “I can’t speak for the whole board, but I think that by reducing the footprint at this location significantly by moving the rescue-vehicle facility somewhat off the beach so it had less impact for beachgoers and less impact for line of sight issues, that the community and the planning group would appreciate it,” he said. The full PBPG board will hear the project again as an informational item at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, located at 4275 Cass St. For additional material about the proposal, visit www.pbplanning.org.

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Meanwhile, the craft-beer garden will feature a mix of six DJs, including Billy The Kid, Jeremiah James and Chris Cutz. The community stage will feature eight area favorites, including The Trunks, Summer Mencher, The Big Daddy Blues Band and local school-based groups like the Crown Point Jr. Music Academy and the Mission Bay Preservationists. While these are all ingredients for a great day out, it’s still only the beginning for BeachFest. What sets the event apart is it’s active component. Among the activities on the beach are Revolt in Style magazine’s Summer Surf Series Finals at the Crystal Pier, a volleyball tournament and a tennis clinic and tournament. There will also be an Action Alley spotlighting action sports, featuring half-pipe demonstrations and lots of skateboard and bike-riding acrobatics. Visitors can also check out the Beach Fish Taco Challenge, featuring food from some of the area’s bestknown restaurants like the PB Shore Club, Oscars Mexican Seafood, The Fish Shop, Moondoggies, PB Alehouse and the Sandbar Sports Grill. With such a large potential audience, musicians frequently say they enjoy performing at BeachFest because they consider it a prime gig. “You get all walks of life playing these events and it’s great to see their

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Beach- and bay-area events, Oct. 6 through Nov. 3 SATURDAY, Oct. 6 16th annual Pacific BeachFest returns with three stages, food vendors, a beer garden, tennis clinic, Beach Fish Taco Challenge, volleyball tournament, and skateboard and bike-riding acrobatics, among other activities. There is no cost for admission. For more information, visit www.pacificbeachfest.org. SATURDAY, Oct. 20 The Pacific Beach Woman’s Club hosts an Octoberfest and Arts & Crafts Festival fundraiser for the club’s charitable missions, including local schools and women’s and children’s charities. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature quality arts and crafts, a face painter and a book and bake sale. Bratwursts, beer, wine and sodas will be available for sale. The festival takes place at 1721 Hornblend St. For more information, visit www.pbwomansclub.org, or email pacificbeachwc@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, Nov. 3 The Pacific Beach-based flamenco group Flamenco Arana will perform its annual show called “Ritmo y Corazon” (Rhythm & Heart) in a 2 p.m. matinee and 7:30 p.m. performance. Tickets are $22 advance or $25 at the door for adults; children under 13 are $15 advance or $20 at the door. For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit www.flamencoarana.com.

reactions when we first start playing,” said JP Balmat, saxophonist with the Euphoria Brass Band. “In the end, we are able to expose people to a style of music they might not be familiar with, and hopefully they enjoy it. When a show goes well, the energy you get from a large crowd is the best feeling in the world.” Having played the event previously, Balmat notes that despite traffic and crowd logistics, it’s not hard to maneuver around the event, even when performers are carrying musical instruments. “It has never been difficult for me,” said Balmat. “The volunteers and traffic people working the event are always super friendly and want to make sure you have what you need.” On the other hand, “This is my first year playing the main stage, so I’m hoping for the best.” Balmat said the band does adapt its repertoire for outdoor concerts. “We definitely tailor our sets a little differently for these events,” he said. “We give it everything we have and make sure to pull out the fan favorites. We want to keep our crowd on their feet and moving for that entire hour.” As with any large event in San Diego, taking public transportation is recommended. Free valet bicycle parking is available at Thomas Street. • Pacific BeachFest takes place beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 from Diamond Street to Thomas Street. Free. www.pacificbeachfest.org.

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enrichment programs and volunteer opportunities. Childcare will be provided. • PBE will host its famous “Crazy Hair” booth at BeachFest in Pacific Beach on Saturday, Oct. 6. Stop by for some colorful hairspray and information about PBE. CROWN POINT JMA • Coffee with principal Duvall on Friday, Oct. 5 from 8 to 9 a.m. Learn about the school, ask questions and sign up to volunteer for upcoming events. • Crown Point Junior Music Academy will participate in BeachFest in Pacific Beach from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to explain what CPJMA has to offer. BAYVIEW TERRACE Picture Day is Tuesday, Oct. 9. FOBSS • Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools (FOPBSS) will hold the third annual Ducky Derby at BeachFest in Pacific Beach on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Purchase a $5 duck (or several) for the big race. At 5 p.m., all duckies will be placed into the ocean and the first ones to “swim” to shore will win prizes. All profits go to FOPBSS to support Pacific Beach Middle School and Mission Bay High School. Ducks can be purchased with cash or check payable to FOPBSS at BeachFest. • FOPBSS’ annual Contribution Drive is in full swing. All donations are tax deductible. To donate online, visit FOPBSS.org, or email mbhsfriends@yahoo.com. MISSION BAY CLUSTER COMMITTEE The Mission Bay Cluster will have its next open meeting Thursday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. at Mission Bay High School.

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4015 Crown Point Dr. #106 San Diego, CA 92109 Price: $449,000 Come and see this beautiful home! Enjoy a highly-upgraded and spacious condominium with panoramic views of the bay, downtown, and the bird sanctuary. Enjoy the Seaworld evening fireworks from the privacy of your own home! With an excellent open floor plan, this home is light and bright. Close to the beach, bay, bike path and shopping. Do not miss this amazing opportunity in very desirable and prestigious Crown Point in the preferred and Jeff Grant • 858-336-9836 • jeff@sandandseainvestments.com sought after community of Crown Point Villas. Abe Woody • 480-285-7262 • abe@sandandseainvestments.com

5536 Candlelight Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037 $1,399,000 Enjoy this highly upgraded home with beautiful panoramic westerly views, and a spectacular layout. It offers three master suites, a highly-upgraded kitchen, plenty of natural light, and reflects true pride of ownership throughout. Entertainers will love the brand new deck, outdoor surround sound, TV hookups throughout, and indoor bar. Solar panels save on electricity bills, and buyers will appreciate the vaulted ceilings, outdoor jacuzzi, walk-in master closet, Jeff Grant • 858-336-9836 • jeff@sandandseainvestments.com Abe Woody • 480-285-7262 • abe@sandandseainvestments.com upstairs loft, storage, and backyard citrus.

La Jolla/Birdrock 5535 TAFT AVE.

Highly sought after quiet La Jolla location only a few blocks away from the ocean. Walk to famous beaches, restaurants, shops & schools! Newly built just 4 to 5 years ago with amazing panoramic ocean views. Unique 3rd story with large deck for entertaining or to relax on while soaking in the Paciﬁc sunsets. Spectacular architecture & interior design complete w/ dumbwaiter & home theater systems in each bedroom. Solar panels for energy eﬃciency. Tropical backyard w/ large patio & fenced yard.

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$899K-$935K

Only 1 Left!

The only thing missing is YOU and your beach toys!!

A Grand Beach Life! 2 reasonably priced duplexes in Pacific Beach elevated above the street. Total of 4 units all 2 bedroom, 1 bath. All have large private outdoor patios, separate laundry rooms, and parking. Live the beach lifestyle! Walking distance to shops and restaurants. 5 blocks from the bay at Crown Point Shores. Bicycle to the oceanfront 14 blocks west.

$654,000

40 OFF

Kathy Evans 858.488.SELL(7355)

ANY SERVICE OVER $150

not valid with any other offers or specials. Express 10/31/12

1265 Oliver Ave Open Wed-Sun afternoons

Coastal Properties

DRE #00872108

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Coastal Properties *#1 Office in Total Real Estate Sales in 92109 Since 2005 #1 Office in Listings Sold in 92109 Since 2005 **#1 in Sold Transactions in the U.S. Since 1997

(858) 272-9696 • Remax-Coastal.com

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R ED U C ED

The New Fall Line Up! Score a great deal on this charming 1975sf house just 1.5 block from the bayfront at Crown Point Shores and its miles of sandy beach and bike trial/walkway around the bay.

Brian Lewis Rush over to this coveted beach location for a Brand New 2150sf house with bay views. 1 LEFT! 4 blocks to the Oceanfront, 2 blocks to the Bayfront. All it's missing is YOU and your beach toys!

4444 Mission Blvd San Diego, CA 92109 Phone: (619) 300-5032 DRE LIC #: 01440201 www.thinkbrian.com

1458Oliver.com Priced to Sell!

92109’s Top Producer

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Congrats to Anthony & Alyse Gwynn on the sale of their beach home, and John & Teri Jones on the purchase of their very own beach getaway.

SAL

Beau Trickey Mobile: 858.334.3019 Office: 858.272.9696 beau@beautrickey.com DRE #01473230

KATHY EVANS

ES C R O W

Bright and spacious luxury townhouse condo located in the heart of Pacific Beach. Just a brief walk to the beach and Bay! This is a west facing unit that receives lots of sunshine and is completely move-in ready. Home features two cozy fireplaces, a sunken living room, balcony, and beautifully landscaped exterior. This is the one!

Delightfully renovated 1500sf home located on the Crown Point peninsula. Enchanting outdoor living spaces including a 23X17 outdoor "living room" which sits under a large custom built gazebo with fireplace, slate floor, & built in bar with cabinetry.

Owner occupied 4br 3ba bayfront townhome with stunning views of the Beach and Bay. Top floor features a high arched beam architectural ceiling. Spacious width of the living/dining area & master bedroom suite is a design plus. Unit comes with 3 parking spaces and storage galore. Wake up every morning feeling like you're on vacation!

Todd Adamson Cell: 858-373-7923

New Listing in Point Loma

This Custom Home with 2-bedrooms/3.5-baths was completed in 2011 and has many beautiful features: Gourmet kitchen, 3-living areas, 3-fireplaces, a Resort Style Backyard with pool/spa/putting green and a huge Gazebo, 2-car garage + 3-add'l spaces, great Master Suite, office area, and you could easily add a 3rd bedroom with a wall addition.

Asking $1,477,833

David R. Hill

ReMax Coastal Properties

619-889-4455

DRE # 00631219

DRE# 01901736

Stunning 3/3 remodeled townhouse 4/1, 1252 sq ft, large open backyard with only 2 blocks to the beach with an mature fruit trees only 4 blocks to the oversized 2 car garage, what more could ocean. Put into escrow in less than a day! you ask for?! Home features custom wood flooring, remodeled kitchen w/ stainless and granite and remodeled bathrooms with travertine.

Are you thinking of selling? I can get an offer on your home in less than a day as well! Your Native PB Realtor & Neighbor Voted 5 Star Realtor of the Year by San Diego Magazine

Scott Booth Realtor

Re/Max Coastal Properties

(858)775-0280 scottboothsd@gmail.com CA DRE Lic #01397371

Suit & tie service with flip flop friendliness

4912-14 Dixie Dr Charming beach bungalow duplex just steps to the beach & 1 house away from the ocean! In La Jolla school district, this property consist of two 2Br/1Ba unit w/ a shared 2 car garage, on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot. The front unit features hardwood floors, fireplace, laundry room and private patio. The back unit features hardwood floors, private patio, extra driveway space, laundry room. Perfect opportunity to keep as is or build 2 custom homes.

Steve Cairncross

$1,085,000

4444 Mission Blvd., Pacific Beach • (858) 272.9696 DRE # 00935682