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B NEWS Giving back San Diego City Council District 9 candidates: (l to r) TOP ROW: Kelvin Barrios Seal Elo, Sam Bedwell; BOTTOM ROW: Andrew Gade, Ross Naismith, Alex Soto (Photos courtesy of candidate campaigns)

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District 9 City Council race: Candidates share their views By JEFF CLEMETSON | College Times Courier

California’s primary election will be held on March 3. One of the more important elections to College Area and Rolando neighborhoods is the District 9 City Council race, which became more competitive when incumbent Georgette Gomez decided to abdicate her council seat in order to run for the 53rd Congressional seat, currently held by Rep. Susan Davis who announced her retirement in September of last year. There are currently seven candidates running to replace Gomez on the council — Kelvin Barrios, Sam Bedwell, Sean Elo, Andrew Gade, Alex Soto, Ross Naismith and Johnny Lee Dang. The March 3 primary will decide the top two candidates to run against each other in November. The College Times Courier sent out a questionnaire to all the candidates and received answer from all but one — Johnny Lee Dang. For information about Dang, visit johnnlylee2020.com. Responses from the rest of the candidates on some key issues facing the city are below:

Kelvin Barrios

Kelvin Barrios was raised in the District 9 community by working-class immigrant parents.

“We didn’t have a park near our apartment, so we played soccer in the street,” he said. “My family only had one car, so public transit was my main form of transportation. Barrios worked as a cook, mechanic, and hotel worker for several years to finally afford a car. “My mother taught me that we must get back up when we fall and to always give back to our community. As a housekeeper, she was overworked and underpaid and taken advantage of because she was a struggling immigrant.” Barrios’ mother took classes to learn English and eventually started her own small business – all while still volunteering at Kelvin’s school PTA. Barrios’ own volunteer work includes serving as vice president of his local town council, as a member of the planning group, as a policy advisor for City Council President Georgette Gomez, and as director of community outreach for Laborers Local 89. “I am running for San Diego City Council because we need to do better. We deserve responsive, accessible leadership that comes from our community,” Barrios said. Here are his views on the issues:

HOUSING

If elected, I will introduce a housing action plan that will have three main areas of focus: • Cutting bureaucratic red tape to ensure that we are building more local housing that is affordable for our working families. • Increasing affordable housing options by preserving existing units and identifying cityowned properties that are suitable for building new affordable homes. • Tackle the mini-dorm issue that is affecting College Area and encourage the building of more student housing close to San Diego State University.

HOMELESSNESS

This is one of the largest issues affecting our neighborhoods and it is going to require a holistic approach. I think it’s important that we partner with health care leaders and law enforcement to better coordinate mental health services for those on the streets. In addition, we need to ensure that we have rapid response and re-housing so that we can get people off the streets as soon as possible. SEE BARRIOS, Page 2

Candidates for various local, statewide and national offices shared their political stances and personal backstories at a forum hosted by the College Area Community Council (CACC) and the College Area Community Planning Board on Jan. 24 at the Faith Presbyterian Church on Campanile Drive near San Diego State University. Although attendance was light for the Friday evening forum — with a large portion of the estimated 50 attendees either candidates, their staff or CACC board members — two audience members shared why they came out. “I’m here to learn about the candidates for mayor,” said Leonard Farello of North Park. “I’m here to meet the people behind the faces,” said El Cerrito resident Ellen Banks. At the forum, CACC chair Jose Reynoso noted that candidates or their representatives from races for San Diego City Council District 9, state Senate, Congress, mayor, and city attorney were invited to the forum. “Candidates in all races whose district covers the College Area were invited,” Reynoso said. “One candidate for city attorney could not attend because of the death of his father, another was scheduled and committed but did not show up, and the third, who was not able to make it, managed to squeeze her schedule and did appear. Two candidates for mayor spoke and the other top three were scheduled but did not arrive. We had one congressional candidate but two had committed.” The candidates that did appear were: • Congress CA 53 district: Sara Jacobs • State Senate 39th district: Toni Atkins — unable SEE CACC FORUM, Page 3

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SUPPORT COLLEGE AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE? Yes, I’m currently advocating for the work that the College Area Planning Group has done. I believe this is the template our city should use as it’s updating the College Area’s community plan. This can speed up the process and the planning group’s efforts can count toward research and community feedback. I commit to holding regular meetings with the leadership of our community planning groups to ensure that the voices of our neighborhoods are amplified at City Hall.

OTHER ISSUES ON YOUR PLATFORM No matter what part of District 9 you live in, we all suffer from the realities of potholes and broken sidewalks. We must ensure that we are not only tackling our backlog of much-needed improvements but ensuring that they are being done right the first time. We must address community concerns and go after bad contractors that keep failing to meet standards. I will also advocate for our Police and Fire Department to be properly paid for their service and sacrifices to our community. There is a broken system and strong leadership is needed to fix it.

For more information about Kelvin Barrios, visit his campaign website at kelvinbarrios.com.

Sam Bedwell

Sam Bedwell grew up in a military family traveling the world, starting in Africa then Maryland, Belgium, Italy and Germany. He speaks fluent Italian and Spanish. “I have seen much of the world, and very little compares to San Diego, and the communities of District 9,” he said, adding for the last 10 years he’s lived in Kensington, Rolando and College Area while attending SDSU to earn a degree in biology. He also holds a law degree from California Western School of Law. “Working and volunteering throughout the district has given me the opportunity to meet and help so many diverse groups, businesses and individuals,” he said. Bedwell is endorsed by Assembly member Dr. Shirley Weber and the San Diego Union Tribune. Here are his views on the issues:

HOUSING

Home ownership is the backbone of our community and economy. However, it is increasingly out of reach for many San Diegans who have worked and sacrificed in order to buy a home and have a stake in their communities only to see their children locked out of home ownership in the city they helped build.

NEWS We can no longer afford a city that leaves no place for working-class families. Unaffordable housing makes San Diego increasingly uncompetitive in attracting and retaining both small and large employers and their employees including military service members, police, fire fighters, teachers, service workers and students. While housing and homelessness has been deemed an emergency by past city councils, no meaningful movement has been made to tackle this growing emergency. San Diegans cannot afford the status quo. As your council member, housing will be a top priority for me. Our veterans, families with children and students should not have to wait any longer for meaningful solutions, and I will not pass this issue off for another year or another council. This moral and economic crisis can be solved sooner with bold ideas and thoughtful leadership.

within the San Diego region in order to support affordable workforce housing and new business start-ups. This commission will be modeled after the Federal BRAC (Base Realignment Commission) and provide incentives toward home ownership. Implement targeted supportive housing program for veterans: Given established/earmarked targeted funding sources, we will provide all homeless veterans, homeless single parents with children and full-time enrolled homeless students and seniors on fixed income with permanent supportive housing.

HOMELESSNESS

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Firstly, I support the Housing Federation’s ballot initiative to build truly affordable housing. I also believe the city can do better by leveraging assets they already have and working closer with the county and state and federal government. We can also immediately do the following: Establish a regional comprehensive land-use program: Identify, catalog and value all public lands and structures

SUPPORT COLLEGE AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE? Yes, absolutely. I think community planning groups should always be the first line of planning and first line of defense when it comes to changing or keeping a community’s nature and character.

I am also working and supporting a number of initiatives that our campaign will be unveiling very shortly. I am very interested in perfecting these initial policy initiatives with input from many stakeholder organizations including planning and community groups from all over District 9. I am interested in improving: public safety, public transportation, infrastructure and making sure

the SDSU Mission Valley project is done well and with input from the community.

Sean Elo

Sean Elo says he has been personally impacted by key issues facing the District 9 community, including housing and homelessness. “I’ve experienced homelessness when I spent a month living out of my car as a law student and have seen my parents displaced when their rent doubled over the course of a year,” In addition to his law degree from California Western School of law, Elo has experience as a teacher and high school coach. He has also served as associate director of the Mid-City Community Advocacy Network. Currently he is executive director of Youth Will, an organization that works with young people to create policy changes they believe important to their future and is a governing board member of the San Diego Community College District. Elo’s positions on the issues are as follows:

HOUSING

My preferred approach to the housing crisis is to protect and produce housing we can afford and keep communities intact, keep households in their communities through a series of SEE ELO, Page 3

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protections, including: enforcing the tenant protections embodied in AB 1482; educating both landlords and tenants about the state and local renter protections; providing resources to ensure that all tenants have representation available to them in any tenancy-related court action; creating a flexible spending pool for emergency rent subsidies; control rent increases through methods proven effective in other cities; rental payment reporting so renters earn and build credit without accruing debt; and preservation of existing affordable housing. Also, increasing the general supply of housing, but leaving no one out by: incentivizing inclusionary housing; upzoning along transit corridors; land banking; encouraging community land trusts; supporting the development of quality community housing; encouraging good jobs that ensure those who build affordable housing do not need affordable housing.

HOMELESSNESS

Prevent homelessness by implementing renter’s protections mentioned below and increase funding for emergency rental assistance to prevent homelessness. Strategic action: • Replicate successful Housing First models, such as those utilized in Houston, that prioritize permanent supportive housing. • Coordinate with the Regional Task Force on the Homeless to leverage regional efforts without unnecessary and inefficient duplication.

SUPPORT COLLEGE AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE? Yes. I think the College Area Planning Group is excellent. I believe planning groups are a very important element of local government. In my previous job at Mid-City CAN, I led efforts to encourage participation in planning group elections.

OTHER ISSUES ON YOUR PLATFORM Our campaign has a unique platform plank with respect to educational and economic opportunity. The city can and should play a much more proactive role in supporting education and providing strategic resources to help young people realize their potential by working in partnership with SDUSD, San Diego Community College District, teachers unions and community organizations to ensure students and families have access to necessary resources; increasing access to child care; and creating an Office of Child and Family Success. We also have released an anti-corruption plan, consisting of the following key elements: public financing of elections; banning officials or their staff from lobbying the city; public disclosure of all campaign ads; and strengthening the Ethics Commission. For more information about Sean Elo, visit his campaign website at seanelo.com.

Andrew Gade

Andrew Gade describes himself as a “fiscally conservative small business owner with a background in economics.” If he

is elected to the District 9 City Council seat, he said his priorities include focusing on infrastructure, the homelessness crisis, and economic growth, while integrating technology to improve government efficiency. Here are Gade’s views on the issues:

HOUSING

My preferred approach to solving the housing crisis and lower rents is increased density in specific areas while protecting our neighborhoods from over-development.

HOMELESSNESS

The best approach to solving the homelessness problem in San Diego is increased funding and cooperation from the county and state to address individuals suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues. Focusing on stability rehabilitation for those on the fringe, while offering compassion along with some tough love for able-bodied individuals that need help getting back on their feet.

Yes, I fully support the community plan update and believe in maintaining strong local planning.

OTHER ISSUES ON YOUR PLATFORM Our city departments are struggling to provide adequate levels of service, and our employees morale is at an all-time low. San Diego needs to fundamentally SEE GADE, Page 4

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Mayoral candidate Scott Sherman speaking at the College Area Community Council candidate form on Jan. 24. (Photo by Rebecca J. Williamson)

“From what I heard, the candidates all seemed to offer support for the plan and one candidate basically said she trusted the community board to make their own decisions,” he said. The CACC forum will be the only one held before the primary, although one after the primary, with the top two contenders in each race, “would make sense,” Reynoso said. “That will be proposed to the board.” “The board is non-partisan and cannot endorse any candidate,” continued Reynoso. “But we can take a position on propositions.

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CACC forum to attend but her representative, Doug Case, spoke on her behalf • State Assembly district 78: Chris Ward — attended but left early due to his child’s illness • Mayor: Barbara Bry and Scott Sherman • City Attorney: Mara Elliott • San Diego City Council District 9: Kelvin Barrios, Johnny Lee Dang, Sean Elo, Andrew Gade, Ross Naismith and Alex Soto The speakers rotated in and out to the microphone and were asked two main questions. The first was their standing on SB 50, a statewide housing bill that would allow multi-family housing complexes to be built in single-family neighborhoods. A few days after the forum, SB 50 was rejected by the state Legislature. The second question was on candidates’ support for the CACC’s effort to produce its own community plan update. The plan will eventually be presented to the city of San Diego’s Planning Department, which will choose the next point of action. On the plan update, Farello summed up his observation.

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We’ve only had one other [forum] four years ago, but I’d like to continue having them because a big part of our mission is to educate and inform the public.” Farello and Banks offered their reactions after the forum was over. “I got more than I expected,” Banks said. “I learned from the candidates and the floor.” “I’ve made decisions, after being undecided, after attending the debate,” said Farello. —Rebecca J. Williamson is a local freelance writer. Reach her at rebjefwill@gmail.com.

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rethink and reshape the way we provide services and govern our city. Our current infrastructure deficit is over $2 billion and growing daily, so it is extremely important that we focus on longterm solutions. For more information about Andrew Gade, visit his campaign website at andrewgade.com.

Alex Soto

Alex Soto immigrated to the United States when he was 11 years old and became an American citizen in 2001. After 9/11, he joined the United States Army and did a combat tour in Afghanistan where he learned about leadership and service. After his military career, he worked with the Navy’s marine mammals and learned about conservation and animal behavior. “Taking care of animals and working to preserve our environment was and continues to be a passion of mine,” he said. “Today, I work with underwater systems that map our ocean floor. Soto is the father of two and husband to “an incredible wife.” This race for the District 9 City Council seat is Soto’s first campaign, but he said he wants voters to know that he has fought for representation in both national and local issues.

“I have a proven record of tackling hard complex social problems,” he said. Here are Soto’s views on the issues:

HOUSING

My preferred approach to housing shortage issues and high rents in the city are to: • Lower building costs. • Invest in both public- and nonprofit-owned housing. • Focus on middle- and low-income housing with three-plus bedrooms. • Help renters out in times of crisis through the homeless prevention programs.

HOMELESSNESS

The best approaches to solving the homelessness crises are to: • Streamline homeless services. • Provide homeless youth transitional living. • Clean up the mess associated with homeless camps. • Provide more permanent supportive housing. • Offer training services for street outreach programs. • Make a goal to have 0% homeless veterans in District 9 by 2022.

SUPPORT COLLEGE AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE? Absolutely. Communities should have their say on what type of development is needed and wanted. As a city council representative, it will be my job to endorse this plan 100%.

OTHER ISSUES ON YOUR PLATFORM The environment. I want to preserve environmental, cultural, and historic resources; preserve the integrated open space system of our natural canyons, park grounds, urban plazas, and landscaped streets; and improve fire protection and prevention. For more information about Alex Soto, visit his campaign website at alexsoto2020.com.

Ross Naismith

Ross Naismith says his life has been built through volunteering, community organizing, leading, and working with people. “Whether it’s my background in teaching, community planning, or leading nonprofits in a volunteer capacity, working with people and improving their lives has always been, and always will be at the forefront for me,” he stated. Here are Naismith’s views on the issues:

HOUSING

We have to think outside the box. I like to say you never know when a good idea will lead to a great idea. Developers are not building homes or units that people can afford. This has been happening for a long time. Multistory high rises are extremely expensive. Building bungalow courtyards are an attractive option that are cost efficient and community oriented. With the

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it is very important to support the work they do. I represent Rolando Village on the Eastern Area Community Planning Committee.

HOMELESSNESS

OTHER ISSUES ON YOUR PLATFORM

Millions of dollars are being spent and we aren’t seeing enough solutions. There is a shuffle strategy going on with the homeless that is using a tremendous amount of resources — part of the reason communities outside of Downtown are seeing more homeless. There are shelter tents throughout the city, and we have more and more homeless storage facilities popping up. The shelters are crowded, and nobody can sleep at the storage sites. I would like to see modular or pre-fabricated homes installed, in place of these shelters and storage sites, with services on site, where our homeless community members can truly feel what it feels like to be in a home again. We will actually save money in this process as well. It’s a win-win.

SUPPORT COLLEGE AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE? I look forward to continuing the work already done and engaging in robust community discussions with community members at the forefront in having a say for what’s best in their community. Being a community planning group member myself,

Transportation. We all know the traffic here all too well. Moving people around our city quickly and efficiently must be a priority. I will lead conversations on bringing a legitimate highspeed rail network to San Diego. Sure, this is a long-term goal, but everything starts somewhere. We don’t need to reinvent the wheel to do it, other countries have already mastered this technology and are actively selling rail packages throughout the globe. Let’s reach out, ask for help, and bring our international friends into the fold here locally. Also, the arts. Being a musician for over 25 years now, it’s tough to see the cuts in our schools and lack of programming for the arts, music, and culture. Having been able to teach, travel, and perform all around the world, I feel very lucky. At the end of the day, is there anything that brings people together like the arts, music, and culture? I will look to support these areas as much as I can on the City Council. For more information about Ross Naismith, visit his campaign website at vote4ross.com. —Reach editor Jeff Clemetson at jeff@sdnews.com.

SPORTS / NEWS sdnews.com Pulling all the right punches By DAVE THOMAS | College Times Courier

For Andrea Medina, boxing is not something to do just for fun. The 19-year-old San Diego State University student takes the sport seriously. In fact, you could say she doesn’t pull any punches. Medina recently made the USA Boxing Olympic Games Qualification Team at 57 kilograms (125.6 pounds). The final team chosen will head off to Tokyo later this year to represent America at the 2020 Summer Olympics (July 24-Aug. 9). A 16-time national boxing champion, Medina is one of 13 boxers selected to represent Team USA at the qualifications event. There are also 13 alternates for the team. Team members chosen for the qualifications event were selected after a two-stage process that occurred back in December in the U.S. There was also participation in the recent 2020 Strandja Tournament in Bulgaria. In a press release, USA Boxing head coach Billy Walsh noted that selecting the 26 boxers was not an easy thing. “First of all, this was a very difficult decision,” Walsh said. “Some of these boxers were neck-and-neck between training camp and the 2020 Strandja Tournament.” The next step in the process for Medina and others will be a pair of opportunities to knock out their spots for a trip to Tokyo this summer.

The first will be at the Americas qualification tourney in Argentina (March 26-April 3). Those not qualifying there get one remaining chance during the world qualifier in France (May 13-24). As Medina sees it, representing her country would be a big Andrea Medina hopes to punch her ticket to Tokyo this summer. (Photo courtesy Brian Taylor, accomplishment. USA Boxing) “To represent my country would be a great honor and I will feel that noted. “I do strength and condiI have accomplished my goal tioning in the mornings for an that I’ve had since I was 8 years hour and then boxing training in old,” Medina said. “To represent the evening for about one to two San Diego at the Olympics would hours. Also, I train six days a week mean everything to me because I and Sundays are my rest days. I do have so much support from fam- not think people understand what ily, friends, and fans that I don’t we boxers must go through to get even know.” to where we are. The training, the Medina got her first interest in sacrifices, the ability to perform, boxing at the young age of 5. and much more go into where I “My dad took me to get signed am at today and it isn’t easy.” up at a karate gym but there was Even if Medina does not fulfill a boxing gym right next door and her dream this summer, she is it interested me more than karate already an inspiration for madid,” Medina stated. “My dad made ny young girls out there looking sure that I wanted to do it because to box. he boxed when he was younger. “For young girls entering the That same day, I got signed up at a sport, I would tell them to stay fogym called Far Fan.” As they say, cused, train hard, and stay deterthe rest is history. mined because that will take them For Medina and many other a long way,” Medina commented. boxers out there, a typical day For one Andrea Medina, she is means making sure one gets their pulling all the right punches in workouts in. her quest to accomplish a dream “A typical training day for me she has worked hard for. is about two to three hours long but separated into two sessions —Dave Thomas is a San Diegothroughout the day,” Medina based freelance sports writer.

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On his Twitter account, the late basketball icon Kobe Bryant posted on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “The best way to honor the legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. is to ensure kids understand his purpose, message and impact so that they can carry it forward. This is a great way to start teaching them. #MLKDay.” That impact played out locally via community service back on Jan. 18 when The Mission Continues, a non-profit, gathered volunteers to paint benches, murals, landscaping, and add other enhancements to the Harriett Tubman Village Charter School campus. “Martin Luther King Jr. was all about serving his community and this was a perfect match on so many levels,” said school counselor Adriana Bush with the Harriet Tubman Village Charter School. “The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that serves to empower veterans to serve, after they have taken off the uniform,” said city impact manager Tristan Williamson with The Mission Continues. The Mission Continues-Legacy of Service, a national non-profit,

showed up at the school two days before the holiday with lumber, paint, construction tools, 138 volunteers, and 35 veterans. “We probably spent $2,000 on lumber alone,” said Williamson. “And 50 gallons of paint.” Volunteers from Mission Continues paint tables at T h e M i s s i o n Harriett Tubman Village Charter School on Jan. 19. C o n t i n u e s a l - (Photo by Rebecca J. Williamson) so showed up in December 2019 to work on other “I want to help other people,” enhancements. said Anika Ochs, 6, who was “We built benches and picnic volunteering with her mother tables,” said USMC veteran Mike Melissa. Anika Ochs was helping Plue, a volunteer with the 2nd stencil an empowering phrase on platoon command. to the school’s front walkway. Tubman, which has 435 “This is my fifth event with students, is named after the them,” said Ian Marshman, an American abolitionist and politi- E-5 with the Navy. He noted, “We cal activist Harriet Tubman, and have a tangible outcome” of the is a Leader in Me school based various projects they completed. on the principals of a book by Another volunteer, Stacey Franklin Covey. Ebert, helped with the lunch that The students, called leaders, served 18 pizzas, salads, soda, wanumbered in the tens that in- ter, and Starbucks. cluded seventh graders Saabrina For information on The Mission Bayer, 12, Salma Ismail, 12, Continues visit missioncontinIqlaas Mohamed, 12, and Samiya ues.org. Hasim, 12, among others. —Rebecca J. Williamson is a loVolunteers included the young cal freelance news writer. and old.

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Federal solar tax credit begins sunset in 2020 What Southern California homeowners need to know to go solar with a tax credit By DANIEL SULLIVAN

One of the most significant pieces of legislation that has helped advance the deployment of both residential and commercial solar across the United States is the solar investment tax credit. Established by Congress in 2006, the investment tax credit (ITC) grants a 30% federal tax credit for the installation of a solar power system on residential and commercial properties. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of the income tax you owe. For example, if you owe $1,000 in federal taxes but are eligible for a $1,000 tax credit, your net liability drops to zero. Tax credits are generally designed to encourage or reward certain types of behavior that are considered beneficial to the economy, the environment or to further any other purpose the government deems important. When you purchase a solar power system, you can claim a tax credit equal to a percentage of the cost of the project outlined by the program. This [was] 30% through Dec. 31, 2019. Since the tax credit was implemented in 2006, two years after the founding of local solar firm Sullivan Solar Power, the solar industry has grown by more than 10,000%, with an average growth rate of 52% each year according to the Solar Energy Industry Association. The growth of the solar industry in the United States means a win for the local and national economy. It provides a new industry to supply local jobs and greater savings for consumers on electricity, which can be redistributed back into the economy. In addition to positioning the United States as a leader in

global technology, investing in solar power grants political independence from foreign fossil-fuel producing countries and perhaps most importantly, promotes the development of an energy source that reduces our carbon footprint and does not contribute to climate change while powering our needs. The solar ITC was set to expire in 2016, however, Congress passed the Omnibus Appropriations Bill which garnered bipartisan support in part because, it also lifted a ban on fossil fuel exports. The legislation extended the tax credit in full through the year 2019, with a step-down clause to commence from 2020-2022. The step-down clause of the solar ITC is as follows: • 2020 – 26% for residential and commercial • 2021 – 22% for residential and commercial • 2022 – 10% commercial only There is no better time to go solar than today, when Americans can take advantage of the federal tax credit to help pay for a solar power system which will reduce or eliminate their electric bill. Southern Californians pay a premium for energy, Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric often fall within the top 10 most expensive utilities in the United States. A typical Southern California family can pay off their solar power system within an average of five years, equaling savings of more than $80,000 within 20 years. —Daniel Sullivan is president and founder of San Diego-based Sullivan Solar. For more information, visit sullivansolarpower.com.

CA 53 BULLETIN By REP. SUSAN DAVIS As Southern Californians, we spend an inordinate amount of time in our cars and on the road. Bad, congested roads can mean delays and auto repairs. And repairs mean money — a lot of it. San Diego has been known for having some of the worst roads in America, but we have made some improvements. In 2015, we ranked eighth in the country for poor road conditions. It wasn’t until 2018 that San Diego dropped out of the top 20 in cities with bad roads. This progress is certainly good news. The $760 billion infrastructure proposal recently unveiled by House Democrats, called Moving Forward, provides a chance for regions like ours to build on those improvements and ensures a transportation system that is green, affordable, reliable, efficient, and provides access to jobs. As it addresses our nation’s most urgent infrastructure needs, this bold proposal will create 10 million good-paying jobs, take important steps to address climate change, improve safety, and spur economic activity. Equally important, this framework will give communities a greater say in how these funds are used to rebuild their neighborhoods. Currently, states play a large role in determining how federal transportation funds are used. Under the new plan, cities will get a seat at the table, allowing them to direct the dollars where there is the greatest need in their communities. Let’s take a look at this ambitious proposal and what it can mean for San Diego. Modern highway and safety investments will see a 21% increase that prioritizes fixing roads and bridges through

long-term and sustainable funding. According to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, San Diego has 200 bridges that need replacement, rehabilitation, or other structural work. The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is working to improve transportation access to San Diego International Airport and potentially pave the way for a Metropolitan Transit System trolley route to the airport. The last major expansion to our trolley was the Green Line connecting San Diego and El Cajon, which I was proud to help secure funding for in Congress. The Mid-Coast extension, currently underway, is scheduled to open next year. The 72% increase in funding for transit will aid transit agencies as they add new routes and provide more reliable service to their public transportation systems. Southern California has become synonymous with traffic and expanding public transportation that encourages viable public transit options will get people out of their cars. Less cars clogging our roads will reduce carbon emissions, result in cleaner air, and allow San Diegans to spend more time with their families and less time stuck in traffic. San Diego is a leader in renewable energy and working to reduce carbon emissions. Unique to this infrastructure plan compared to others is the emphasis on combating climate change. The Move Forward plan includes a strong focus on energy efficiency, clean and renewable energy, electric vehicles, and supports the expanded development of alternative fuels. Investments in the development of Smart Communities, the state energy program, and the Clean Cities Coalition SEE REBUILD AMERICA, Page 11

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Tackling homelessness: The Board of Supervisors recently joined me in approving a wide range of short- and long-term measures aimed at addressing homelessness in our unincorporated communities. These steps include moving to expand a new homeless outreach team, offering more motel/hotel room vouchers and seeking land for permanent, supportive housing and emergency shelters that would offer health services.

Recent encampments at Lamar Park in Spring Valley, Lakeside and in other outlying communities have underscored the need to address chronic homelessness in those areas. Many of those without homes have serious and chronic needs, and are stuck in a cycle of homelessness, addiction, medical emergencies and incarceration. Helping them break free of that cycle is tough. It requires more than quick fixes. What we need is a comprehensive approach that offers a continuum of care. The recent board vote

opens the door to doing exactly that. Our great outdoors: Park and recreation opportunities in East County just keep getting better and better. Thanks in part to funds provided by the county, Santee recently expanded Mast Park to include more parking and improved bathrooms and playgrounds. Congratulations to Mayor John Minto and all the folks in Santee. Meanwhile, park improvements are in the works at Lindo Lake in Lakeside, Estrella Park in Casa de Oro and in other unincorporated communities.

Stay in touch: Have questions, suggestions or feedback about your county government? Call me at 619-531-5522 or email me at dianne.jacob@sdcounty.ca.gov. Or, swing by my next community coffee. Want to hear about improvements underway in your unincorporated community? Come by one of my revitalization meetings. For locations and dates of these important meetings, go to www.diannejacob.com. —Dianne Jacob is chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and represents District 2.

FEATURE sdnews.com Difference Maker: Jena Olson What is Kid Spark Education? Share its history Jena Olson was born and raised and various programs. By JEFF CLEMETSON | College Times Courier

in Southeastern Wisconsin. She earned her Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Political Science and Women’s Studies, from the University of Wisconsin in 2004. She and her husband moved to San Diego over a decade ago — eventually settling in College Area. In San Diego, she earned her master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego in 2016.

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“For as long as I can remember, I’ve been passionate about helping others grow and thrive,” Olson said. “For the past 15 years, I’ve focused that passion on youth development and social justice work in nonprofits both large and small, including the University of Wisconsin, The AjA Project, A Reason To Survive (ARTS) – and now Kid Spark Education.” The College Times Courier recently caught up with Olson to find out more about the Kid Spark Education and work this difference maker does there.

Founded in 2015, Kid Spark Education is a 501(c)(3) social enterprise headquartered in San Diego. Our organization is helping to build a generation of young people who are confident in their ability to learn and apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to real-life challenges. Industry leaders have made major investments in STEM education in high schools and universities in order to develop a diverse workforce that is prepared for the 21st century but starting in high school is too late. By fourth grade, 1 out of 3 children have decided that science isn’t for them, and by eighth grade, it’s half of all students. This statistic is even more startling for girls, children of color, and children from low-income families who don’t typically get STEM exposure at an early age. Kid Spark exists to disrupt that pattern. The most effective way we do that is to expose young children to STEM subjects as soon as they enter their first classroom, and to continue offering applied STEM experiences every year. Many schools are challenged in their ability to do so due to lack of funding and teacher confidence in teaching STEM. So, we’ve spent over a decade of research and development in addressing these issues to build a STEM education program that’s not only affordable for schools, but also accessible for teachers and fun for students. Our program, which is comprised of a progressive pre-kindergarten-through-eighth-grade curriculum, engineering and building materials, as well as professional development opportunities, makes it possible for schools

to provide a self-sustaining STEM program for their entire student population for as little as $12,000. This is possible because our program utilizes existing teaching staff and classroom facilities, and reusable and long-lasting building materials. Our programs have been adopted in all 50 states and over a dozen countries worldwide. Our clients include schools, libraries, nonprofits, and after-school educational programs and camps.

Feb. 21 – March 19, 2020 College Times Courier overall operations and company resources, working closely with the board of directors on strategy and governance, and developing community partnerships. Prior to that, I focused my career on youth development and social justice, working in organizations including the University of Wisconsin, The AjA Project, A Reason To Survive (ARTS), and now Kid Spark Education.

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are in an inclusion program, meaning they rotate in and out of the mainstream classes during a school day. A young lady in the special ed program who was very detached from the educational setting, she came to me at the end of our [Kid Spark] class where we did a hands-on project — we built the hammer, built several different prototypes — she came to me and was asking if she could return the following day to rejoin the class and the project. “The special ed teacher then came and spoke with me and said the young lady so enjoyed the class. She is not a good writer, not a good reader, but became a design leader in the room, in her group. Then

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Feb. 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 19, 2020 COMMUNITY College Times Courier sdnews.com 9 College View Estates news Community plan report nears completion By PATRICK HANSON

I am happy to report College View Estates Association is not only well but thriving. A couple of weeks ago CVEA had elections for board officers. In many neighborhood associations, there is very little turnover in the board and that certainly has been true for CVEA. This year, we found ourselves needing to fill four board positions: president, vice president, and two at-large members. Having never been faced with this situation, the board began to panic a bit wondering if anyone would step forward. A plea went out to the membership asking for volunteers and the results were amazing! Not only did we fill the four board positions, but many residents volunteered to do what they can to support the organization, including two people to replace those working with membership. I firmly believe if you have something worthwhile that people believe in, when push comes to shove, someone will step forward to assist. I think our election was a good lesson for the board and may be a source of ongoing discussions. Recruiting board members is one area the board needs to focus their attention on so future elections are less stress-filled. The newly elected board members are: Prachant Bharadwaj, president; Vi Calvo, vice president; Patricia McGann and Dan Banister, atlarge members. The board has the discretion to appoint one more board member. Our new Membership Committee is Terri Scott and Edward Aguado. I think College View Estates should celebrate the wonderful residents who volunteer

their time, talent and treasure to make this a place where neighbors care. New life has been injected into the board and we can look forward to new ideas for making College View Estates a neighborhood with broad appeal. I want to also recognize the members of the board who will be leaving. Joe Jones, a longtime member of the board, has helped to facilitate the planting of more than 150 trees in our neighborhood. In case you are unaware, trees add value to your property and are certainly important in terms of global warming. Once the undergrounding is completed in the area, the city will be offering to plant trees along the parkway. Another board member deserving recognition is Bryan Bear. He has been very involved in renewing the College View Estates Association website. To see the results of his efforts, visit collegeviewestates.org. I made a commitment to complete the remaining 1 1/2-year term of my predecessor as president. I have enjoyed my term. It gave me the opportunity to meet even more people in our community. They make College View Estates a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community that Cares.â&#x20AC;? If you live in the neighborhood, I hope you have committed to being a member of CVEA. Your commitment supports your new board and our community. If you are looking for a wonderful community in which to raise your family or a place where you know your neighbors, come and visit us. See what a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community that Caresâ&#x20AC;? looks like. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Patrick Hanson is the now former president of the College View Estates Association.

College Area Happenings BY JOSE REYNOSO As many of you may have seen in the College Times Courier, in the Union-Tribune, or on Fox 5 News, the College Area Community Council board on Nov. 13 approved the draft Community Plan Update (CPU) Report put together by the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steering committee. The report was

compiled from four years of community visioning sessions plus concepts from planning classes at SDSU and the New School of Architecture and Design. The report was posted on the CACC website and bound copies were placed at the College-Rolando library for further public review and comment. Members of an advisory board selected to provide technical expertise and stakeholder representation were also asked to provide written comments.

The steering committee reviewed the public comments and the two submitted advisory board comments in late January, and concluded that most comments were either supportive or added details that be more properly analyzed when the City Planning Department begins the formal community plan update. Therefore, those comments were added as an appendix to the SEE CA HAPPENINGS,Â Page 14

Alvarado Estates Community Association news By JOSE REYNOSO

In 2012, funding was approved/ allocated by the City Council to move several utilitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; undergrounding projects (identified as blocks) forward. Included was Block 70, which includes Alvarado Estates. As the process moved forward into design, engineering, etc., a tentative start date in 2014 was set. However, that was pushed back a couple of times and in 2016, it looked like it was ready to be finalized and the Alvarado Estates boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streets committee met with the utilities undergrounding department to discuss logistical details. Further delays pushed the start date into 2018 and then in 2019, Block 70 was part of a group of blocks to be sent to the City Council for final release of funds to begin the actual work. Block 70 was pulled from the group because the city attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office took the position that public funds could not be used on private streets (most of Alvarado Estates is behind a gate). Because the undergrounding surcharge is collected as part of the franchise fee that SDG&E pays the city, even though the funds are collected for a dedicated purpose, they become public funds. It was presented to the city that Alvarado streets are not really

private but rather the gate provides controlled vehicular access for security and to minimize wear and tear on our streets that the association maintains, but do not exclude pedestrians, which have been accessing our community to walk, jog, etc. before and after the gate was put in. This was mandated by the city via a side pedestrian gate that is unlocked at all hours. In researching why the gate was mandated, we discovered that in 1996, in response to several requests for gating of existing communities, the City Council adopted a set of guidelines for approval of such requests. One of them was that access to open spaces must be preserved, hence the mandate for the unlocked gate. In the 1997 approval of the street vacation that preceded the gate, the City Council motion noted that the vacation complied with council policy but added as a caveat that it was subject to approval of the final drawings/plans for the gate by the city engineer. We suspect that that is where the mandated pedestrian gate was approved. After we were notified that Block 70 would be pulled and we made our argument about pedestrian access, the city attorney responded by asking us to provide documented proof of pedestrian access via

the unlocked gate. The city attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office was given the previous information about a month and a half ago without the signed final approval of the gate design because it was never given to the Alvarado Estates board or our attorneys. We are looking to get it through a public-document request but it would seem that the city attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office would have a much easier time of securing it. Our hope is that this issue is resolved quickly because several of our streets are scheduled to be re-surfaced and we do not want to begin that project if they are going to be dug up fairly soon. In addition, association streets outside the gate, part of Yerba Santa Drive and Yerba Anita Drive are also being held up pending resolution of this issue by the city attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. We have been advised that funds allocated for completion of the Block 70 undergrounding project have not been re-allocated, so our hope is that the city attorney will act quickly to move this forward. Given that our community is surrounded by and interspersed with fire-prone canyons, it could put the reliability of the greater grid at risk. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jose Reynoso is president of the Alvarado Estates Community Association.

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Presented in the vein of an old-fashioned sitcom such as “Father Knows Best” and “Leave It to Beaver,” founding member Will Cooper’s (Phil Johnson and Ruff Yeager are the other founding members) script follows the life of a loving patriarch, Harry Nelson (Johnson). He and his wife, Mary (Lisel Gorell-Getz), son, Bobby (Levi Laddon), and daughter, June (Ava Harris), are all gun enthusiasts. The story deals both comically, and eventually, dramatically, with the consequences of gun violence. During an earlier reading put on by The Roustabouts, Johnson was blown away by Cooper’s writing, and believes theatergoers are going to be impacted by the playwright’s prose. “I want people to get as much out of this play as they can, because it will affect such a response,” he said. “I think the people that listen to it will be moved.” Cooper did not want the plot to focus on gun violence, exclusively. “I wouldn’t say this is a play solely about gun violence,” he said. “I see it as a play about the social impact of gun violence.” In particular, Cooper is disturbed by how “massacres” and school shootings have risen in the last few years, and how Americans are getting used to hearing about these tragic events on a regular basis. While other notable shows from Cooper that were produced in San Diego, including Moxie’s production of “Jade Heart” and The Roustabouts staging of “Margin of Error,” are dramas with moments of humor, his latest is more comedic than those tales. “The first scene that I wrote featured a dark comedy tone, and I kept that mostly all the way through, except towards the end,” he said. Johnson finds the final part of the narrative to be haunting,

and a powerful contrast to the rest of the evening. “Setting it in a 1950s-1960s-style television world is kind of a formal covering on this thing that cracks open by the end of the play,” he said. “It’s a way in for the audience, because they’re laughing and they don’t quite understand why. They don’t wake up to what’s going on until the façade cracks.” Given the premise, audiences might expect Harry to be portrayed as a potentially unlikable and bigoted protagonist. However, Johnson says Harry is actually a character worthy of sympathy, despite the father’s flaws. “Harry is the most empathetic guy I’ve ever played,” he said. Part of the reason Johnson cares so much about Harry, is because the role is making him reflect on his relationship with his own 10-year-old child. “Something I think about all the time is, what would I do to protect my son?” he said. Despite caring about Harry, Johnson acknowledges that the character makes poor decisions in the first part of the show. Yet, Johnson respects how much Harry cares about his family, and attempts to change as the plot develops. Many of the points that Cooper wants audiences to take away from his text are not easy to decipher.

“The play has a mystery at its core, and every audience member will have to figure out what that means to him or her,” he said. A notable aspect that ties into the open-interpretation messages in the play, are several talkbacks with speakers ranging from Cooper and the director Rosina Reynolds, attorney (Photos and images courtesy Roustabouts Theatre Co.) Thomas Haine, and a discussion with both Assembly Although gun violence is a member Todd Gloria and Jess sensitive topic, Cooper, Reynolds Durfee, chair of the Western and Johnson want to leave audiRegion Caucus of the DNC. Topics ences thinking deeply about this covered in these talkbacks range issue. Roustabout’s latest hopes from Second Amendment issues to inspire people to take part in to student activism around gun smart and nuanced discussions violence issues. revolving around a serious subject that is now more relevant than ever. “gUnTOPI A” r u ns Wednesdays through Sundays, March 8-29 at the Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd, Suite N. For tickets and more information on “gUnTOPIA,” visit theroustabouts.org or call 619-728-7820.

(l to r) Phil Johnson and Will Cooper

—David Dixon is a freelance film and theater writer based in San Diego.

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We are proud to have David Harimana named as Patrick Henry High School’s Student of the Month for January’s Kiwanis meeting held last month. Principal Listy Gillingham attended the meeting with David and said a hard work ethic, dedication to education, and overall solid character is what set him apart from other seniors at Henry. Harimana has run for the Patrick Henry cross-country and track teams since his freshman year. Coach Myette has worked with him in a variety of capacities and shared this account about him when recommending him for the student of the month: “David’s impact on the team was immediate. Along with a great work ethic, David’s passion, commitment, and sacrifice makes him a great teammate and leader. In addition to success on the track and in cross-country, David knows six languages, taught himself how to program in Java by watching

YouTube videos, and built his own drone. If that were not enough, you can listen to his alter ego, DJ ProUp, who has created his own music videos much to the delight of his teammates, peers, and coaches (check out his YouTube channel). Immigrating to the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo via Uganda, David’s remarkable life ex- David Harimana (Courtesy PHHS) perience carries over into everything he does. He embraces can offer. His presence makes every opportunity with joy, laugh- Henry a better place and I can't ter, and gratitude. It is therefore wait to see where his hard work fitting that he be selected as the and good attitude will take him.” Student of the Month.” Knowing that he immigrated Another teacher reported that to the U.S. in middle school and “David is the kind of student you has recently become an American think about when planning a les- citizen through his journey from son — the kind who gives it his Mann Middle School to Henry absolute all and who you don't High School, makes us all proud want to let down by delivering to know him and honor him as anything but the best you can on one of Henry’s best. any particular day, the kind who makes you feel like they deserve —Elizabeth Gillingham is prinnothing than the best that you cipal of Patrick Henry High School.

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EDUCATION BRIEFS HENRY CLUSTER STEMM FOUNDATION EVENTS The Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation will be hosting the fifth Mini Golf Challenge on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Mission Trails Church located at 4880 Zion Ave. Student K-12 teams of four to six students are welcome from local schools or organizations to compete. The reigning champions are from Hearst Elementary and they will be attempting to repeat as champions and take home the new trophy. Once again, the HC STEMM Foundation is partnering with the San Carlos Library and the Friends of the San Carlos Library for the annual Robotics Showcase Extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m., at the San Carlos Library. There will be robotics displays and demonstrations from a number of elementary, middle and high schools from our community including a booth from San Diego State University. For more information,

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HENRY ENGINEERING TEAM WANTS INCOMING FRESHMEN Patrick Henry’s Engineering Academy is accepting applications. Are you interested in a fun Thanks to the generosity of our donors such as The Boeing Foundation, Cox Charities, and The Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation, we’ve been able to create The Emerging Engineers Program, which empowers elementary schools to bring Kid Spark’s STEM program (valued at $13,000) into their classrooms for free. Around San Diego County, we now have more than 6,100 kids that are receiving high-quality, consistent STEM experiences, and over 150 teachers that have built [up] their confidence in their abilities to teach STEM to young students.

project-based elective course series that will teach you skills used by real engineers? Patrick Henry has the largest engineering program in a public high school in the state of California. With four dedicated teachers, we offer nine total courses in three pathways — Engineering Design, Engineering & Architecture and Computer Science. Most of our courses are articulated for honors credit and our students have the opportunity to participate in field trips, clubs (including Society of Women Engineers and FIRST Robotics), community college credit for select classes, special internship and scholarship opportunities, and networking with industry professionals. We accept all applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until classes are full. No prior experience in engineering is needed. For more information or to apply, please visit patrickhenryeda.org or contact Mrs. Moy at emoy@ sandi.net.

How can people support the work at Kid Spark or get involved themselves? The best way for people to support Kid Spark is by connecting us to school and district leaders who could benefit from having our STEM programming at their classrooms and schools or connecting us to companies that want to help get STEM into more schools. For more information about Kid Spark, visit kidsparkeducation.org. —Reach editor Jeff Clemetson at jeff@sdnews.com.

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CLUES DOWN 1. Spanish dish 2. Concurs 3. __and her sisters 4. Patti Hearst’s captors 5. Used to refer to cited works 6. A state of excited movement 8. Advertising term (abbr.) 9. Nocturnal S. American rodent 11. New York art district 14. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! 15. Pre-release viewing

18. Northwestern Canadian territory (abbr.) 19. Consumed 20. Falters 22. Radioactive form of an element 23. Catch a wrongdoer 24. Breeze through 27. Thick piece of something 28. Yellowish-brown color 29. “The Raven” poet 31. Rural free delivery (abbr.) 32. Creating

33. Supervises flying 34. Northwestern state 35. Was obligated to repay 36. Diverging in lines from a common center 37. Bleak 38. We all have them 39. Hit with the palm of one’s hand 40. Sea that’s part of the western Pacific 44. Political action committee 47. Famed Spanish soldier El __

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FEATURED EVENTS Saturday, Feb. 22 ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Through Feb. 23 Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk awards for Best Book, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience. Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd. Suite N. $12.50 tickets available at bit.ly/2tjoxsL.

Sunday, Feb. 23 Super Sunday Gospel Fest San Diego State University’s second annual Super Sunday Gospel Fest will showcase national recording artist Vashawn Mitchell, Chicago-based singers Jessica A. Clements and D’Juan James, Detroit-based singer Kira Daffin and 11 gospel choirs and dance teams from the SDSU campus and the San Diego community. The free concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in Montezuma Hall of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union. There will be free parking available on the night of the event. Super Sunday Gospel Fest will be preceded by an educational = resource fair for K-12 students and their families, beginning at 5:30 p.m. University representatives and current students will provide information and resources on financial aid for higher education, admissions, student organizations and other topics. For

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Sunday, Feb. 23 Boulevard Mardi Gras Crawl Get ready to “Let the Good Times Roll” at the third annual Boulevard Mardi Gras Crawl in North Park. The traveling party, led by a festive New Orleans-style brass band, will include stops at a diverse mix of local businesses, with drink and food specials and other fun activities along the way. Festivities will kick off at noon in the parking lot for The Beer Igniter, 3052 El Cajon Blvd., where Folk Arts Rare Records will be spinning and food and drinks will be available from Pariah Brewing, JuneShine (hard kombucha) and Shrimp Heads (Cajun seafood). Guests will be able to purchase Boulevard Tickets at this location to enjoy $2, $4 and $6 specials along the crawl route. At 1:30 p.m., the Euphoria Brass Band will begin leading party guests down El Cajon Boulevard. Around 3 p.m., revelers will arrive at the crawl’s final destination, the historic Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. Free. Additional event details can be found at bit.ly/2wq1NIG.

Monday, Feb. 24 ‘Free Burma Rangers’ Through Feb. 25 “Free Burma Rangers” is a documentary film exploring the extraordinary 20-year journey of missionaries Dave and Karen Eubank. The film follows Dave, Karen, and their three young children, as they venture into war zones where they are fighting to bring hope. Dave Eubank is a rare hero of the faith. He is a former U.S. Special Forces

soldier turned missionary to conflict zones. The film is a real-life adventure movie. Viewers will follow the family into firefights, heroic rescues, and experience life-changing ministry. In the midst of this unprecedented journey, you will witness amazing lessons of faith from one of the most inspiring families in the world. 7-9 p.m. at AMC Mission Valley, 1640 Camino Del Rio North. Tickets range $12.50$13.50. Visit bit.ly/2SUfSWe.

Wednesday, Feb. 26 Author talk: Margaret McMullan Margaret McMullan will be at San Diego State University at 7 p.m. in Love Library 430 (Leon Williams Room) to talk about her memoir “Where the Angels Lived: One Family’s Story of Exile, Loss, and Return” — a story about the author’s quest to uncover the history of a distant Jewish Hungarian relative who was forced into concentration camps during the Holocaust.

Thursday, Feb. 27 Family Arts & Literacy Night: Giants of Jazz Celebrate Black History Month and the African American legends that contributed to a truly American art form. The Rob Thorsen Jazz Quartet pays tribute some of the great geniuses of jazz including Louis Armstrong, Herbie Hancock and Charlie Parker. Then, visual artist Araceli Carrera will help families interpret the emotions that they feel while listening to the jazz performance using templates and imagination. These free, family-friendly events are hosted along with Arts for Learning San Diego, to enrich children's lives by encouraging a love for knowledge, as

well as presenting them with fun, interactive art projects and performances. 6:30-8 p.m. in the Salvation Army Kroc Center’s Rolando Room, 6845 University Ave. Free parking is available onsite.

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