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Crystal Pier, with the Christmas tree at the end, is decorated and lit up every year for the holidays.

Barrel Republic’s new kitchen opens in Pacific Beach SEE PAGE 7

Sabore from Kenya visits Kate Sessions students SEE PAGE 11

CHRISTMAS ON CRYSTAL PIER, HOLIDAY PARADE & SANTA RUN

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olidays hit the ground running early in Pacific Beach, kicking off with Christmas on Crystal Pier, followed by the San Diego Santa Run and the Holiday Parade.

City reaches agreement to address pollution in Mission Bay Local nonprofit environmental organizations San Diego Coastkeeper and Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation (CERF) have reached agreement with the City of San Diego regarding major stormwater infrastructure projects to improve water quality in several critical water bodies including Mission Bay, Rose Creek, San Clemente Creek, and the Tijuana River. In addition to improving local water quality, the required atten- legal requirements. tion and spending will help to Polluted urban runoff reprebring the City into compliance sents the San Diego region’s priwith federal and state clean water mary threat to water quality.

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lated urban pollutants, such as oil, grease, pesticides, particulate metals, pet waste, toxins, bacteria, and viruses. The resulting polluted runoff flows untreated through San Diego's stormwater system and into local rivers, bays, and coastal waters, where it poses a serious risk to human health and wildlife alike. Under the agreement, the City Once water from rain, irrigation flows, leaks, or other surface will upgrade practices for hanwaters begins to flow over hard city surfaces, it picks up accumuSEE BAY, Page 12

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Federal prison terms of 12 1/2 years are recommended by the U.S. Attorney for two men who have pleaded guilty to robbing 10 Metro PCS stores including their last heist in Pacific Beach where they were both arrested. The 151-month terms are recommended in court documents for Carlos Adolfo Soto, 40, and Justin Wayne Caldwell, 31, for a robbery spree that began Jan. 25, 2017, and ended Feb.

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Fentanyl: Fatalities Skyrocket Another troubling trend occurring in the region is the skyrocketing number of deaths because of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and 25 to 50 times stronger than heroin, even in tiny doses. Last year, 84 people died from fentanyl, 51 more fatalities than the 33 reported in 2016. This is the highest number of deaths from fentanyl ever recorded in San Diego County. As little as two milligrams of fentanyl is a fatal dose for most people. Because of its potency, fentanyl overdoses may require additional Naloxone, a medication that reverses overdose from opioids. “We have seen a steady increase in fatal overdose cases over the years where fentanyl has been added to opiates,” County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Glenn Wagner said recently.

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City Attorney Mara W. Elliott announced Nov. 28 that criminal charges have been filed against Carlton Gallery in La Jolla at 1144 Prospect St., its owner and an employee “for trafficking ivory in defiance of California law.” The announcement was made at the San Diego Zoo’s Elephant Odyssey Exhibit, along with Capt. Adrian Foss of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Advisory Board Member of the Wildlife Trafficking Alliance. According to the City Attorney’s Office: “This prosecution follows the largest seizure of ivory products by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife since a state law banning their sale took effect in 2016. More than 300 pieces of ivory and items containing ivory were seized from the gallery and its warehouse. Investigators learned $1.3 million in illegal ivory was for sale at Carlton Gallery.” The law makes it unlawful to purchase, sell, offer for sale, possess with intent to sell, or import with intent to sell animal parts and products containing ivory or rhinoceros horn.

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The new menu at Miss B’s puts a creole-twist on Caribbean-style cuisine. “When I came in I changed the style, kept the Caribbean, but just tried to put more flair into it,” said new chef Quinnton Austin from New Orleans. “I added more flavor, more seasonings.” With roots in Louisiana and experience cooking French, Caribbean and Italian cuisines, Quinnton “Chef Q” has global talent in the kitchen with a creatively culinary mind and a knack for spicing up menus. Natasha Ross, the eatery’s director of brand marketing, said Miss B’s name, a play on Mission Beach, harkens back to the beach community’s early days as a “tent city.” Miss B’s Coconut Club is a revival of Mission Beach’s colorful past. A 1920s-era, pin-up girl’s Caribbean curves and demure smile have returned in a mural to welcome everyone who steps inside, whether they’re a first timer, part-timer or regular. Rum is the real star of the restaurant’s drink menu, which features grownup cocktails including shareable, tropical punches and bowls to drum up conversations and generate a buzz. Miss B’s also proudly

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Leave your car behind for Pacific Beach’s Holiday Lane down Garnet Avenue BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

It may not quite be candy lane, but Pacific Beach this year has something equally festive – an EcoDistrict Holiday Lane. On Friday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m., beautifulPB and others will turn a section of Garnet Avenue into the inaugural family and pet-friendly, car- and alcohol-free EcoDistrict Holiday Lane. “There’s going to be a 20-foot mobility lane down the center of the

street for bikes, skateboards, skates and electric scooters with four roundabouts,” said Kristin Victor of beautifulPB, a nonprofit promoting sustainable development and EcoDistrict creation, while reducing the ecological footprint and impact of community projects. Of the Cyclosdias-like event, Victor said: “The roundabouts will show what a car-free main street experiment is about. The beauty of it is we’re piggybacking on Discover PB’s Santa Run and the Holiday

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side for dining. Presented by beautifulPB in collaboration with the PBEcoDistrict Partners, Garnet Avenue will be closed Dec. 14 between Ingraham Street and Mission Boulevard for creation of the holiday village. Vacant retail space will be activated with local artists and makers of handmade goods for holiday shopping. There will be lots of children activities as well as festive, local music and street entertainment for all ages.

Victor added the long-term vision for PB is to have Garnet Avenue become more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly, while diverting vehicular traffic away from Garnet to Grand Avenue, which she noted is better designed for car access. “What we’re really talking about on Garnet is a car-free, mobility-centric environment,” Victor said. “If we can induce the cars to go to Grand rather than Garnet, we can SEE LANE, Page 10

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“The holiday events create a sense of community, lively action in our streets and storefronts and build community pride,” said Sara Berns, executive director of Discover PB, which is hosting the Christmas 2018 celebration. “Not only does it help create the festive feel of the holidays when the weather here says different, but it is a day to get the entire community connected to our businesses, neighbors, schools and organizations,” Berns said. “Who knows, standing out waiting for the floats to go by or running past in the 5K, you may notice a business you never noticed before from your car.” Held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 1, Christmas on Crystal Pier highlights feature a sunset tree lighting and photos with Santa. The pier is also festooned each year with wreaths hung by local businesses and community groups. Wreaths being sold by Discover PB

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The Holiday Parade starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 is the centerpiece of the beach community’s annual holiday fest. This year’s parade theme is “Jingle Bell Rock,” so rock out to your favorite holiday tunes. Replete with community floats, local school bands and Santa wrapping things up, join everyone on Garnet Avenue for a fabulous friends and family event to rejoice in the holidays. Easily PB’s most colorful holiday event, nothing compares with 5,000 red-clad St. Nicks converging in the annual Santa Run preceding the parade on Dec. 15. The run is actually three races, with the 5K Santa Run starting at 10 a.m. There

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is also a competitive Speedy Santa Mile Race and a Santa’s Little Helper Mile (Dog Run) race for kids age 12 and under. Parents are welcome to join their children. All 5K adult participants receive a Santa suit, hat, short- sleeve jacket, shorts, belt and beard as well as one drink ticket and a pair of San Diego Santa Run sunglasses. Adults in the one-mile races will also receive a Santa hat, sunglasses and complimentary drink ticket. Plan to spend the day participating in the events, just spectating, or knock off some of that holiday shopping at local neighborhood businesses. READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com

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EDUCATION NOTEBOOK>> MISSION BAY HIGH n Junior students in MBHS’s engineering development class learn the full engineering design flow, from market analysis and research techniques all the way through design, test and production. To prove that this versatile design flow can be used on almost any product or problem, they start the year out by designing a custom candy bar to sell at Mission Bay school events. Although researching ingredients with a taste-testing class may be the most fun part for students, they also learn about how to make valid specifications, design for test concepts, and other key engineering skills. Turning their researched ideas into products with 3D printing, silicone mold making, and collaborating with the cooking club at Hoover High School gives them realworld work applications, and a literal taste of victory after professional judges rate their bars. Working with local businesses like Eclipse Chocolate and Perfect Bar, it’s a project that engages students at the same time it teaches critical thinking, creativity, cooperation and collaboration. Learning that can be practical and delicious..

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Mission Bay girls varsity basketball was awarded $10,000 in gear and equipment from the local nonprofit, 1 More Win. MBHS parent Veronica McDermott, whose daughter Natalie has been on the team for three years, nominated the team and her entry was chosen out of 40 submissions. Jesse Lozano from 94.1 FM, and the 1 More Win crew surprised the team with new uniforms, a shooting machine, bags, and warm-ups.

On Nov. 15, the Mission Bay High School community came together in front of the library to celebrate the 50,000 students who have worked in our ACES after-school tutoring program since it began just over five years ago. ACES (after-school center for excellence and support) provides consistent academic support Mondays through Thursdays in Mission Bay High’s library from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m.

PACIFIC BEACH ELEMENTARY n Students at PBE will put on a performance of “Robin Hood” with the Missoula Children's Theatre Group on Dec. 8 at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. n A huge thank you to Mission Bay PACIFIC BEACH MIDDLE Real Estate Association for its generous n The annual PBMS Toy Drive is Nov. 26 donation of $3,600, to PBE from the Don through Dec. 7. Students can bring new, Brown Links for Learning Golf Tournament. unwrapped toys to their first-period class and the class that collects the most toys KATE SESSIONS ELEMENTARY wins a class trip to Belmont Park. Toys will n Kate Sessions Elementary School be donated to Bridge of Hope. would like to thank the Village Garden Club

of La Jolla for selecting them to receive a $250 garden grant. The Village Garden Club said: "It is apparent that your garden program continues to make great progress. We are delighted to support the efforts. It is our hope that this grant will help make your school garden even more of a success." n On Nov. 14, Sessions students received a visit from Sabore who is from the Maasai tribe in Kenya, Africa. After learning about his culture and customs, there was a question-and-answer session followed by a performance of a traditional dance. Sabore founded an organization called Sabore's

Well to help create sustainable communities by supplying clean drinkable water, improving environmental and sanitation conditions, reducing poverty, and providing high-quality education. For more information, go to saboreswell.org.

FOPBSS n Registration for the 2019 SchoolYard Dash 5K and 1 Mile Kids Run is open. Sign up to take advantage of the early bird pricing at schoolyarddash.org. The sixth annual Schoolyard Dash 5K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run is a great way to raise money for Pacif-

ic Beach Middle and Mission Bay High schools. Join in on Sunday, Feb. 24, to run or walk with family and friends at De Anza Cove along the Mission Bay running path. Breakfast, snacks, coffee, and drinks will follow the race and top runners will be recognized. Come on out to enjoy the fun all while supporting Pacific Beach schools. n Head to Green Gardens for the holiday fundraiser on Nov. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. Find unique holiday gifts, while 20 percent of the sales will go to support Pacific Beach schools.

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Legendary bluesman Tomcat Courtney to play in PB twang with the best of them. Mixing in elements of surf and R&B, At age 89, bluesman Tomcat Gleason's guitar playing is stellar Courtney remains one of the hard- and the perfect way to kick off a est working men in San Diego's great night of music. Dave Gleason: Friday, Nov. 30 music community. Still maintaining several weekly residencies, at Tio Leo's, 5302 Napa St. at 9 including Wednesday nights at p.m. 21 and up. tioleos.com. The Turquoise in Pacific Beach. Rap-rockers Kottonmouth Kings Courtney picked up the six string guitar just after end of WWII and hit the stage at Brick by Brick on he's also mentored generations of Nov. 30. Touring in support of two musicians along the way, helping albums released this year, "The to preserve the blues music he Harvest" and "Kingdom Come," loves so much. Sadly father time is the band has developed an intensetaking it's toll on our music leg- ly loyal following that has susends. If you haven't caught a set tained them over more than two decades. The Kottonmouth Kings from him yet, make it a priority. Tom Cat Courtney: Wednesnew single, "Loyalty is Royalty," days at The Turquoise, 873 shows them hitting just as hard as Turquoise St., at 8 p.m. All ages. ever, with atmospheric beats and theturquoise.com. an anthemic chorus. If you like your shows heavy on the beats, full Tio Leo's hosts a particularly of inspired wordplay and loud, this diverse bill on Nov. 30, with four ones for you. musical genres on the bill includKottonmouth Kings: Friday, ing Celtic-inspired combo, Ass Nov. 30 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Pocket Whiskey Fellas, Buenos Ave. at 8:30 p.m. Cajun/Zydeco band The Bayou Brothers, The Jazz Pockets and Jazz fans won't want to miss a classic country rocker Dave Glea- special concert from The Bison. All the groups are highly National Mambo Orchestra at rated, but the standout here is gui- Dizzy's on Nov. 30. Under the directarist Gleason, who can pick and tion of trumpeter Bill Caballero,

the 18-piece big band will present, TP Meets PP, an evening devoted to the music of Latin music legends, percussionist Tito Puente and pianist Perez Prado. With more than 100 years of music between them, the song possibilities are endless. It's a shame Dizzy's doesn't have a dance floor, these are songs with irresistible rhythms.

“The City’s own recent audit of its stormwater department revealed a long history of failing to prioritize stormwater infrastructure and management practices needed to protect clean water, public health, and our beaches and streams,” said Coastkeeper executive director and managing attorney Matt O’Malley. “These failures were also evident in the City’s handling of its own facilities, which for years have been polluting Mission Bay and other local waterways where children, families, and wildlife depend on clean water.” Early last year, Coastkeeper and CERF observed that the City was

discharging stormwater laden with toxic pollutants, including bacteria from human waste, dissolved metals, and excess nutrients directly into local waters during rainstorms. The investigations identified possible impacts to Rose Creek, San Clemente Creek, Mission Bay, Tijuana River, and ultimately, the Pacific Ocean. The groups noted to City officials that pollutant levels leaving the Miramar Landfill and entering into Mission Bay were the highest they had seen from any single facility in the county.

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The Bi-National Mambo Orchestra: Friday, Nov. 30 at Dizzy's, 1717 Morena Blvd. at 7 p.m. 21 and up. dizzysjazz.com.

Java Joe's in Old Town is now The Backdrop. The venue is expanding beyond its traditional singer-songwriter shows, with game nights, movie nights and hip-hop amongst the upcoming additions to its schedule. On Nov. 30, the bill will be topped by Rob Deez. His music is hard to categorize, ranging as it does from traditional topical folk to acoustic hiphop, but his tunes are always lyrically clever with plenty of hooks. Deez has released plenty of music, but live is where engaging humor an observations work best. Rob Deez: Friday, Nov. 30 at The Backdrop, 2611 Congress St., at 8 p.m.