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Old Town • Mission Hills • Bankers Hill

Hillcrest • University Heights • Normal Heights • North Park • South Park • Golden Hill • Kensington • Talmadge

Community planning groups in limbo with elections canceled

FEATURE P. 3

KENDRA SITTON | Uptown News

El Cajon Blvd.’s upcoming development

COMMUNITY VOICES P. 4

Shi Guorui, “The Yangtze River 7-8 May 2013,” 2013, camera obscura gelatin silver print, unique. Collection of Foundation INK, Geneva. Promised gift to Los Angeles County Museum of Art. (Photo courtesy of Shi Guorui)

Contemporary Chinese photography critiques urbanization, globalization

Undoing house’s racist deed

MOPA’s innovative ‘Out of the Shadows’ exhibit focuses on three decades of development in China

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The water is silky, the mountain glacial in Shi Guorui’s photo “The Yangtze River 7-8 May 2013.” Over two days in 2013, he used a camera obscura to

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shoot the scene which a Western audience might interpret as serene or natural. Shi explained in a phone interview that a Chinese audience would see something much different. He took the photo right after the

completion of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest power station in the world, so everything in the photo is man-made, the river unnaturally high. see Short-term, pg 11

Sanctuaries close doors amid crisis

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KENDRA SITTON | Uptown News

Power Plumbing’s longstanding building

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For faith communities home to more than 250 people, there was a clear mandate last weekend: they could not meet, according to San Diego County. For those falling below that number, they had a more difficult decision: shut down at a time when people need their community’s support the most or risk the potential of congregants spreading the virus to each other. Mayors Kevin Faulconer and Bill Wells at the Rock Church, six feet apart. see Short-term, pg 12

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The delay of primaries in other states have garnered headlines, but San Diego has had its own election troubles because of the coronavirus pandemic as well. Both Uptown Planners and North Park Planners have had to cancel elections scheduled for March 12 and March 17, respectively. When the seriousness of the coronavirus was still not reflected in government policies, the groups had to decide on their own how to move forward. The elections subcommittee for Uptown Planners went through several ideas of how to vote while maintaining social distancing. At first, they got rid of the candidate statements in one big, enclosed space and canceled all agenda items for the meeting other than the election. They settled on a system that had everyone waiting in a long, spaced-out line around the block on a rainy day with only a few people brought into the Joyce Beers building at a time. They finally canceled the entire election on the morning of March 12, when Governor Gavin Newsom requested gatherings of over 250 people not to meet. “I had been looking for city and county guidance on this all week and everyone seems to be scrambling to come up with their own guidelines since the federal government doesn't seem to have any guidelines that make any sense,” Steve Cline, elections subcommittee chair, explained on March 12. “We just reached a point where it just seemed like the risks far outweighed the need to get this done today.” A deciding factor for Cline and the Uptown Planners chair, Soheil

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Campaigns change course over coronavirus KENDRA SITTON | Uptown News

While not as critical as the weeks leading up to the primary, the weeks afterward are still an important part of the prolonged elections in the U.S. Politicians would normally spend this time fundraising and meet-and-greets to keep momentum leading up to the initial vote. The top two candidates in crowded fields would also try to widen their coalition now that the field has narrowed. However, the coronavirus pandemic has virtually suspended several campaigns while others pivot strategy to follow public health guidelines. Chair of the San Diego County Democratic Party said the party is looking at ways to hold remote meetings and adapting voter contact so “organizing can continue without putting anyone at risk.” Senator Toni Atkins is almost

SERVING SENIORS DELIVERS MEALS TO ANY SENIOR Serving Seniors has announced the temporary closure of all 15 of its congregate dining sites throughout San Diego

guaranteed to win in the general election, but she would normally be spending this time fundraising for other candidates. According to her campaign manager, she did not have any local events scheduled this week or next, but any upcoming events will likely be postponed. Nora Vargas, a candidate for the County Board of Supervisors District 1, also announced her campaign would postpone all events and activities in light of the pandemic. She also launched a bilingual online resource to answer people’s questions on her social media pages. Brian Maryott, a Republican c a nd idat e i n t he 49t h Congressional District, announced on Monday, March 16, that he will be holding virtual town halls each Wednesday on Facebook at 6:30 p.m. until the crisis ends.

Democrat candidate in the 50th District, Ammar CampaNajjar, said his campaign office was closed while staff worked remotely on March 13. At the time, he said he would not host events for more than 15 people and volunteer appreciation parties would be postponed. While the restrictions on events have changed, he offered to help field questions from the community as CA-50 has no representation while Rep. Duncan Hunter awaits sentencing. For politicians already holding public office like City Council members Chris Ward, Barbara Bry, Assembly member Todd Gloria and City Council President Georgette Gomez, there is little time to campaign for higher office while triaging this crisis. In the smaller campaigns for City Council in District 3, focus has also shifted. In an email, frontrunner Stephen Whitburn explained,

“The biggest impact has been the cancellation of events and meetings we had planned to attend. I go to as many community functions as possible to chat with people and get their thoughts… Hopefully, this won’t last very long, and things will get back to normal. In the meantime, it’s still busy. Our website lists my cell phone number, and people have been reaching out about various neighborhood issues. I’ve also been reading up on how other cities have handled some of the problems we’re dealing with. So, there’s plenty to do, but I look forward to the community meetings resuming and seeing everyone again.” Toni Duran, who made it through the primary by beating out Chris Olsen, said in an email, “We don’t want to put volunteers or voters at risk, so now isn’t the time for face-to-face campaigning. My campaign is less important

County effective immediately. The nonprofit organization has rapidly transitioned to delivered meals for all clients to continue meeting the needs of the thousands of low-income and homeless seniors who rely on meals as a primary source of nutrition to survive. To support the large number of homeless seniors who visit the Gary and Mary West

Senior Wellness Center – the organization’s flagship dining site located in Downtown San Diego on Fourth Avenue – Serving Seniors’ staf f a re of fering pre-packaged to-go meals and transitioning clients to meal delivery options. To-go meals will also be available at all other dining congregate sites until all clients can be fully transitioned to meal delivery service.

The transition is critical in light of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s mandate that all people over the age of 65 should stay home and self-quarantine. Free meals from Serving Seniors are available to anyone aged 60 or over, regardless of income. If you are a senior in need, or know of a senior in need, you can sign up to receive meals by calling 619 2356572 and selecting option one, or

than the health and welfare of our entire community. People can still donate or sign up for later volunteer opportunities. However, I will personally be volunteering my time with nonprofits who are still providing critical services, in a responsible and safe way, to our vulnerable populations, and I encourage others to do the same.” Later, she announced on Twitter that one of the organizations she will be volunteering at Mama’s Kitchen, a nonprofit which brings meals to sick people. Since they typically rely on retirees who are self-quarantining, the organization put out an urgent call for volunteers. For many voters, electoral politics are far from the most important story right now, and rightly so. The campaigns that succeed in November will be the ones that recapture the public’s attention after the pandemic ends. — Kendra Sitton can be reached at kendra@sdnews.com. reaching out via email at meals@ servingseniors.org. While recipients have the option of making a donation for the meals, nobody is turned away if they do not have the means to do so. “It is our utmost priority to keep everyone associated with Serving Seniors healthy and safe, while also ensuring that see News briefs, pg 5

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El Cajon Boulevard tour highlights transit, development KENDRA SITTON | Uptown News

The Urban Land Institute hosted its third annual bus tour of El Cajon Boulevard to show off recent efforts to activate underused urban space on the important corridor and to show where developments will soon be added. In two rented MTS buses, nearly 100 architects, developers, engineers, and community activists visited sites along the boulevard, including Little Saigon, Hoover High School, Fair@44, an empty lot by the Interstate 15 bridge, and the BLVD Court. Affordable housing will soon come to lots that have been vacant since 1983 when the I-15 freeway divided the community in half. Meanwhile, Fair@44 and BLVD Court have transformed empty pavements into places of gathering and commerce. BLVD Court is a new addition to the activated sites and was added after the success seen at Fair@44. Fair@44 has a new taco truck, bright paint on the asphalt, shade and seating. BLVD Court brought together vendors so people could stop by to purchase beer and support local artists. Little Saigon has used street art to preserve the unique character of the immigrant enclave. Hoover High School’s construction is nearing completion,

with a hopeful April finish. Some of the original City Heights community members, whose activism was sparked after more than 2,000 homes were torn out to make way for I-15 decades ago, were in attendance. They helped form the ideas for kiosks along the bridge above I-15 and that the bridge needed to be strong enough for housing to be built on its ends. Forty years later, those ideas are finally coming to fruition with development along the bridge deck. An important addition this year was the bus-only lane, which has made the road more pedestrian- and bike-friendly, and brings in hundreds of more riders compared to last year. The plans to add density, improve safety and activate new public spaces are part of Blvd 20/20 – a vision of El Cajon Boulevard for the next decade. Properties along the boulevard have seen a spurt of recent investment. Since the first economic development tour in November 2014, property sales have topped $467 million along the El Cajon Boulevard corridor, with more than $163 million in 2019 alone, according to the Boulevard BIA.

Council President Georgette Gomez welcomed people to the tour inside Tiger! Tiger! (Photos by Kendra Sitton)

Community members of Little Saigon passed out egg rolls and ribbons for good fortunes.

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SDG&E crews are always ready for the next storm. Are you? Here are some ways to prepare.

Before a storm:

• Prepare an evacuation kit that includes hygiene items, clothes, bedding and medication. • Monitor weather conditions on TV, radio or internet. • Evacuate when advised by authorities or if you are in a flood prone area. A bus drives along El Cajon Boulevard before passing over the bridge above I-15.

During a storm:

• Don’t touch any downed power lines and report them immediately to 911 or SDG&E. • If using a portable generator, make sure you know how to operate it safely. • Avoid making unnecessary trips and let others know where you are going. After a storm:

• Contact SDG&E or a licensed professional to relight your appliances and pilot lights.

• Avoid using electrical equipment in wet areas. • Use flashlights instead of lanterns, matches or candles.

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The tour ended at BLVD Court where there were pop-up vendors and a bar.

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Coronavirus is nothing like we’ve ever seen and requires a response like we’ve never seen District 53 Dispatch Susan A. Davis As coronavirus grips the nation and spreads throughout the world, it is understandably causing anxiety and disrupting our lives. Our response needs to rise to the occasion - providing health services, economic relief, and reassurance that we can make it through this crisis. As cases broke out in California and across the nation, I reached out to my constituents to get their thoughts. Nearly 80% of you expressed concern with the outbreak and a majority were not happy with the government’s response to the crisis, which is understandable. More than three-quarters of constituents asked for regular email updates, which I have been providing. The Congress, led by the House of Representatives, has passed legislation responding to the outbreak. The first was the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, a bipartisan, emergency response package that provides $8.3 billion for the development of treatments and a coronavirus vaccine. It also supports small businesses impacted by this epidemic, allowing for low-interest SBA loans to those affected economically by the virus. Soon after, the House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This bill will provide free testing for the coronavirus, even for the uninsured. Locally, we must ensure we have enough tests for the community. While we are not where we want to be with testing, work is being done to get testing on

a level to meet our needs. If you are feeling sick, you should stay home and that can mean a critical loss of income. This bill will provide 14 days of paid sick leave. We are already hearing stories of Americans who are losing their jobs as a result of the economic impact of the spread of the virus. The bill includes $1 billion for unemployment insurance benefits. These funds will replace a significant share of lost wages so that those impacted can pay their bills. While the two bills passed by Congress have some economic relief, we will need to go further to lessen any financial impact for those losing wages or having to fund medical or support services like childcare that wasn’t planned for. Schools around the country are taking proper caution by discontinuing in-person learning. Unfortunately, this means that many students, who usually get meals at school, could be left without food. The Families First bill includes funding to ensure domestic nutrition assistance programs have adequate resources. In addition, I have updated my office policy due to the current situation. My office has suspended in-person meetings and many of my staff are working remotely. My San Diego office will continue providing constituent services but we are asking people to call my office first as we are open by appointment only. If you require constituent services, you can visit my website: susandavis.house. gov or call 619-280-5353. Obviously and understandably, world governments, including the United States, are focused on containing the spread of the virus and treating people who have been infected.

However, as we move past this crisis - and we will - we need to look at how these pandemics begin and start taking prevention and preparedness seriously. It is unconscionable, that the Trump Administration shut down the White House’s National Security Council Directorate for Global Health Security and Biodefense. There are U.S. agencies that also work to identify the next virus that may cause the next pandemic. They include USAID, NIH and the Department of Defense. Are these agencies getting the resources and support they need to be effective? It's a conversation we need to have. As my top priority now is stopping this virus and helping my constituents, in the future I will be looking at whether we are doing enough prevention. These can be unsettling times but there are inspiring stories of people working together and sacrificing to stop the spread of the virus. However, some are still not taking this with the seriousness necessary. As Dr. Anthony Fauci says, it’s better to be criticized for overreacting. I would love to hear some of the creative actions taken by my constituents - like online tutoring, calling on neighbors, etc. Americans have a long history of rising to the enormity of these crises. Together as a nation, as neighbors, and as a family, we will overcome this challenge. — Congresswoman Davis represents central San Diego, including the communities of Grantville, Allied Gardens, San Carlos, Del Cerro, Old Town, Kensington, Mission Hills, University Heights, Hillcrest Bankers Hill, North Park, South Park, Talmadge, Normal Heights, as well as La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley and parts of El Cajon and Chula Vista.

Mission Hills couple strike racist covenant from house deed as part of centennial KENNETH ZAK | Uptown News

I’ve enjoyed living in four different Mission Hills homes over the past 20 years. Meandering past so many well-preserved, historic homes is a cherished benefit of our neighborhood. So, as the cen-tennial of our 1920 craftsman bungalow approached, Kyona and I wanted to celebrate its history and contribute to its preservation. We repainted our home in historically accurate colors, repaired the original iron spot brick fireplace, fixed the roof, commissioned beveled glass windows to com-pliment the original stained glass, and reproduced two handcrafted Westport Plank chairs for our covered porch. But in reviewing the title to our home, we also uncovered a grant deed recorded in 1912 from the Mission Hills Company. That grant deed included a restrictive covenant that “runs with the land” upon which our home was built and provides “[t]hat no part of the premises hereby conveyed shall be conveyed, transferred or demised to any person other than the White or Caucasian race.” This racist restrictive covenant, now clearly illegal and unenforceable, had nonetheless been part

of the title documents for every sale of the property over the past 100 years. Rather than ignore the offensive language, we decided to face this ugly history and take action. Research revealed that California property owners may file with the County Recorder a Restrictive Covenant Modification eliminating such provisions. California Government Code Section 12956.2 specifically allows eliminating any property restrictive covenant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, national origin, or source of income or ancestry in violation of state and federal fair housing laws. Following the statute to eliminate the offensive provision was simple and inexpensive. First, we obtained a full copy of the grant deed containing the restrictive covenant from the San Di-ego County Administration Building at 1600 Pacific Highway. The clerk was extremely helpful. Copies of those two pages cost only $2.05. Second, we prepared the Restrictive

Covenant Modification document and had it notarized. A full copy of the grant deed was attached with the offensive restrictive covenant language stricken through (but still legible so the County Counsel could confirm the language fell within the statute). Finally, we recorded the modification document in a second trip to the County Administration Building, again assisted by a very helpful clerk. While the statute provides the County Recorder may waive the filing fee, they declined to do so. The recording fee was $95. We had already spent a lot of time and effort preserving the structure and appearance of our home for its centennial. But forever purging the racist restrictive covenant language from its title felt even better. We cannot change history, we can only make it. We hope that removing such language preserved something much more significant for the present and future of Mission Hills: our humanity. — Kenneth Zak is an award-winning author, poet, and attorney (kennethzak.com). Kyona is an Ayur-vedic health counselor and yoga therapist (ky-veda.com).

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How businesses can prepare for COVID-19 setbacks DOUG WALKER | Insperity

As the threat of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread throughout the country, many company leaders are faced with the responsibility of keeping their employees healthy and safe, as well as making decisions that could affect the future of the business. As the impact of the virus continues to expand, it is likely that organizations will have little to no time to prepare for travel restrictions, city ordinances and continued outbreak, and it may be helpful to use this time to create and communicate a plan. Despite the many unknowns, it is important for business leaders to remain calm, and step back to determine how best to navigate the uncertainty. While there are still many unknowns surrounding the virus and its lasting impact, below are

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NEWS BRIEFS we meet the needs of our senior clients who need us now more than ever,” said Serving Seniors CEO Paul Downey. “We are working diligently to provide meals to as many seniors as possible for the weeks and months to come. Whether you’re a brand-new client, or a longtime client, we will be able to get you the nutritious meals you need.” The m ission of Ser v i ng Sen ior s i s made p os sible through the generous donations of the community. Now, more than ever, Serving Seniors is relying on donations to continue providing resources to vulnerable seniors throughout the county. To learn more on how you can help, or to make a donation, please visit servingseniors.org today.

FEEDING SAN DIEGO SETS UP EMERGENCY FOOD BANKS Feeding San Diego hosted a press conference earlier today, Tuesday, March 17, to announce additional emergency food distributions to help meet the increased need throughout San Diego County. Amid the progression of the novel coronavirus, Feeding San Diego is maintaining its operations and striving to minimize disruption to hunger-relief serv ices wh i le i mplement i ng new methods of food distribution, including drive-thru and drop-and-go models to ensure appropriate social distancing. Closures of schools, businesses and partner sites have resulted in significant gaps in food assistance, which Feeding San Diego is monitoring closely and launching additional food distributions based on community

several steps business leaders can consider to help mitigate setbacks in the workplace.

Adjust company policies While company health policies and structured employee benefits can serve well for an organization throughout the year, business leaders may want to consider adjusting these for the short-term. For example, management may want to encourage individuals to work from home if they begin to show even slight symptoms of illness. Allowing team members to work remotely in such cases can help avoid the spread of germs throughout the workplace.

Communicate expectations It is important to remember that despite the uncertainty surrounding the severity and impact of COVID-19, project deadlines and daily business input and the needs of specific populations. "We're in a crisis. We have a global health crisis that's all over the news. But it's much bigger than that. It's creating a job crisis, a people crisis, and a food crisis," said Keith Maddox, executive secretary-treasurer of San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council. A central food distribution will be held at Central at the Labor Council at SDCCU Stadium, 9449 Friars Road in the Northeast Lot on March 21 at 10 a.m. Listings of available emergency distributions will be updated daily and published at feedingsandiego.org/ coronavirus.

SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK ISSUES URGENT PLEA FOR DONATIONS School closures and workfrom-home policies have resulted in canceled blood drives. San Diego Blood Bank collects more than half of its blood supply on bloodmobiles. An additional strain on the blood supply is expected in the coming weeks. See all coronavirus-related travel and exposure deferrals. “The U.S. is on the verge of a serious blood shortage that will lead to blood rationing and triage. We need healthy people to come out to donate immediately,” said David Wellis, CEO, San Diego Blood Bank. “Supplies are dropping to critical levels. We are confident the San Diego community will rally around this urgent need.” It is important to note: • Donor safety measures are in place: SDBB has been in close communication with San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency, and they are advising SDBB on proper protocols amid coronavirus mandates. Surfaces are being cleaned between donations and

should not be neglected. It may be helpful to set aside time to com municate ex pectations to employees, and to train teams to assist with assignments across departments. Implementing processes to keep track of project progress, and encouraging individuals to report to managers with regular status updates can better allow for business to carry on as usual. Incorporating cross-training between departments may help employees to handle deadlines and projects quickly and effectively despite office absences.

Minimize threats Companies should look for ways to reduce the spreading of germs in the workplace as much as possible. Ensure employees have access to proper hygiene tools such as alcohol-based hand sanitizer, adequate handwashing donors are being screened upon arrival. • Locations are convenient. San Diego Blood Bank has six donor centers and will be posting active blood drives for the following day on social media. Appointments are encouraged so we can ensure proper staffing at locations. Walk-ins are welcome. • There is no research evidence that donating blood impacts your ability to fight infection later. While white blood cells needed to fight infection slightly decrease for a short time after donation, abundant cells remain in the event of an infection. Furthermore, donated cells are regenerated post-donation. • Individuals are not at risk of contracting COVID-19 by receiving donated blood. Respiratory viruses are not known to be transmitted by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported or suspected cases of transfusion transmission of this virus. "It's safe to donate blood," said Admiral Brett P. Giroir, M.D., Assistant Secretary of Health, "Part of preparedness includes a robust blood supply. Healthy individuals should schedule an appointment to donate today to ensure that blood is available for patients who need it." According to Doug Morton, COO, San Diego Blood Bank, “It’s important to note that blood collection activities are not ‘mass gatherings,’ rather they are controlled blood drives conducted using appropriate infection control mechanisms intended to assure the safety of the products, donors and staff. San Diego Blood Bank is highly regulated and is following best practices, such as properly cleaning surfaces between donation.” All blood types are needed

facilities and disinfecting wipes. Businesses can also introduce disposable coffee cups, utensils and paper towels to the breakroom to keep germs from spreading. If organizations have a nurse or health care facility on site, it may be beneficial to have a trained professional speak to the organization regarding symptoms to look for, best practices and risks associated with the virus.

Utilize technology It may be helpful for business leaders to consider implementing guidelines for remote working to make certain that employees are prepared to conduct business if it becomes necessary to be away from the office. It is also important that managers and employees are provided with the tools and capabilities to do so effectively. Consider investing in technology that may aid in communication, and people who have never donated before are encouraged to donate. To make an appointment, visit sandiegobloodbank. org/GiveLife or call 619-4008251. Donors must be 17 years or older, weigh a minimum of 114 pounds and be in general good health.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING BALLOT MEASURE MOVES FORWARD Sa n Diego Cit y Counci l Rules Committee recommended changes to the draft ballot language for the “Homes for San Diegans” bond measure, the next crucial step toward putting the initiative on the November 2020 ballot. Homes for San Diegans proposes a $900 million housing fund for the construction of up to 7,500 homes for families and individuals who lack secure housing, including veterans, families, seniors, transitional-aged youth, and people living with disabilities. This measure would also allow San Diego to gain its fair share of state and federal matching funds. Following today’s vote, the Rules Committee directed the City Attorney’s Office to conduct all necessary legal analysis and draft general obligation bond measure language, considering the input received from the committee members and the public. Lots of San Diego companies suddenly have women on their boards

such as video conferencing tools or online chat systems, to allow for team collaboration when face-to-face meetings may not be possible. Companies may be able to help keep the number of employees impacted to a minimum by utilizing technology to make working from home a viable alternative. Regardless of the time of year, it can be beneficial for organizations to explore wellness options and alternatives to prepare for possible safety and workplace threats. Having a plan in place can help lay the groundwork for the unpredictable future. — Doug Walker is a manager of HR services with Insperity, a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions. For more information about Insperity, call 800-465-3800 or visit insperity.com.

WOMEN ADDED TO BOARDS A Voice of San Diego review found more than a dozen San Diego companies have added a woman to their board of directors within the last year following the passage of SB 826, which requires publicly held companies based in California to have at least one woman on their boards. The law's first set of requirements kicked in Jan. 1. Less than a year ago, San Diego still had more than 20 companies with no women on their boards. Many of those company boards have since brought on a woman. The Secretary of State's office released a new statewide report on companies' progress complying with SB 826. But the report isn't necessarily a great window into how many companies actually have a woman on their board of directors; rather, it simply documents companies that have filed a 2019 Corporate Disclosure Statement, which includes a question about their board makeup. Only 330 of 653 companies filed a statement, and of those, only 282 reported themselves as in compliance with the law. But many companies that actually do have at least one woman on their board appear to have not filled out the form. San Diego-based Qualcomm and Jack in the Box, for example, don't appear to have filed their forms, according to the report. Yet both have multiple women on their boards.

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The Flame’s original signage was rehung this week on the Egyptian-revival building in Hillcrest that was once home to San Diego’s longest-running lesbian bar. The sign’s return signals the hopeful debut of a jazz club in the coming months. Owner and developer James Nichols recently annexed the circa-1945 building with several apartment units and spent $3,000 restoring the dramatic 18-foot neon sign. He is reportedly in advanced talks over leasing the 2,000-square-foot space in front to an unnamed tenant who will include a bar and small kitchen if an agreement is struck. The historic structure also operated decades ago as a steak and cocktail establishment known as The Garden of Allah. 3780 Park Blvd. The recent state and city mandates that currently prohibit restaurants from conducting dine-in service due to the global pandemic crisis have resulted in take-out and delivery-only options at a number of popular

FOOD AND DRINK establishments. We combed through the neighborhoods of Uptown and found places cooking up certain dishes we all cherish, especially while socially distancing ourselves for a while. Consider our picks below when you’ve grown tired of the things in your freezer. Chocolates and savory dishes from Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro in South Park are available for pickup, curbside delivery, and home delivery through UberEats, GrubHub and Postmates. Owner Will Gustwiller says, “We’ll still be operating as a retail artisan food shop,” referring to his full inventory of chocolate bars, drinking chocolate and bistro fare. 2145 Fern St., 619-578-2984, eclipsechocolate.com. Things like pancakes, omelets

that include North Park (2730 University Ave., 619-642-0299) and Mission Valley (1570 Camino de la Reina, 619-310-6214). Get your comforting ramen fix from several different locations of Tajima, which include kitchens in Hillcrest (3739 Sixth Ave., 619-269-5050) and North Park (3015 Adams Ave., 619-7567517). In addition to assorted ramen, customers can opt for appetizers and rice bowls as well. The food can be ordered online, A bounty of sweet and savory foods are available for takeout at Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro. (Courtesy photo)

Spicy sesame ramen from Tajima (By Frank Sabatini Jr.)

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by phone, or in-person for pick up. tajimasandiego.com. Enjoying a full steak dinner with dessert doesn’t have to end in these restricting times. Nearly the entire supper menu at Rare Society in University Heights is available for pickup or curbside delivery between 5 and 8 p.m. daily. The food can be ordered through toast.com or through Rare Society’s website. 4130 Park Blvd., 619-501-6404, raresocietysd.com. Over in Mission Hills, consumers can saunter into the bakery at Cardellino anytime between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to purchase house-made breads, Danishes, muffins, croissants and more. In addition, Cardellino’s savory menu is available for takeout. Highlights include oven-roasted broccoli, rigatoni Bolognese, crafty pizzas and more. 4033 Goldfinch St., 619-600-5311, cardellinosd.com. Nothing spells comfort like a hot pot pie from Pop Pie Co. in University Heights. The eatery is selling its full assortment of sweet and savory flavors such as key lime, apple crumble, pork

with chilies, steak and ale, and more. Orders for curbside delivery can be placed by phone or through Pop Pie’s app. 4404 Park Blvd., 619-501-4440, poppieco.com. Takeout business at Ponce’s Mex ic a n Rest au ra nt i n Kensington has been brisk as the long-established restaurant continues cooking up signature favorites such as chicken tortilla soup, shrimp ranchera burritos, pork verde, assorted tacos and enchiladas and more. Place orders by phone or through Door Dash. 4050 Adams Ave., 619-2824413, poncesrestaurant.com. Neatly packaged th ree course meals brought to your vehicle curbside are in the offing at Et Voila French Bistro. Customers choose an appetizer, main entree and dessert for

a cost of $30 per person. (Yes, the restaurant’s wildly famous mushroom ravioli is among the main-course options.) The menu is posted online, and same-day orders can be picked up between 5 and 8 p.m. 3015 Adams Ave., 619-209-7759, etvoilabistro.com. Daddy’s Hot Dogs i n Hillcrest doesn’t have to close a dining room because it never had one. The walk-up window is the perfect alternative to grabbing a wiener at the Costco food courts, which lately are more chaotic than ever. The allbeef hot dog selection extends to about 10 different styles. 1281 University Ave., daddyshotdogs.com. — Frank Sabatini Jr can be reached at fsabatini@san.rr.com.

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home can be troublesome and messy. But you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t face those pitfalls here. The clumsiness of making them is removed by a spacious non-stick griddle positioned only feet away from your chest and in easy armâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reach. You cook while comfortably sitting, just as you would when enjoying Korean barbecue or meat fondue. Assorted batters such as buttermilk, red velvet and chocolate are placed at your table in squeeze bottles. The batters dispense cleanly and precisely enough to create fun and zany shapes should you feel so inspired. Customers at the table next to us crafted what looked like a forest scene, framed exquisitely by the rectangular edges of their griddle. Our waiter said such batter artworks arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t uncommon, citing others who have nailed down the images of Cookie Monster, various animals, and even a beach image replete with palm trees and ocean waves. We stuck to traditional disks. And did so with childlike excitement. Not a single irregular-shaped hotcake in our production line. Each was cooked perfectly despite getting carried away a few times in conversation. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because the griddles are set at a medium-heat level, which means the pancakes donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cook as fast as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expectâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but they also donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t burn easily. The batter flavors we chose were buttermilk, banana bread

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Flap Your Jacks 3020 University Ave. (North Park) 619-539-7242, flapyourjacks.com Prices: Specialty waffles, pancakes and French toast, $10 to $12; â&#x20AC;&#x153;flip your own pancakes,â&#x20AC;? starts at $8; egg dishes, $11.50 to $15; Mexican breakfasts, $12.50 to $14; light fare, $8.95 to $13.50; daily brunch plates (starting at 11 a.m.), $10.95 to $18.75 and peanut butter. All are made in-house and tasted excellent. There are also numerous â&#x20AC;&#x153;mixinsâ&#x20AC;? and toppings and housemade syrups to choose from. The melty peanut butter chips I tried added richness. My companion reveled in fresh blueberries he Sibling owners Marc (seated) and Ilan Wornovitzky added to his buttermilk beauties. And if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a fan of fruit-flavored semi-soaked in spicy salsa. Those Several brunch items like syrups, the raspberry option is ex- gave way to layers of refried black grilled asparagus with prosciutto, ceptional because it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cloying beans, crema, queso fresco, and burgers, and steak frites are availlike the imitation stuff. fresh cilantro. able from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Owners Marc Wornovitzky and My companionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;smokey But for noveltyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake, and his brother, Ilan, sunk $2 million Benedictâ&#x20AC;? featured smoked salm- regardless of whatever else you into the two-level space, which on on toasted croissants with a order, try your hands at flapping. sat empty for some years before pair of eggs on top. The star of coming to life earlier this month. the dish was the lemon hollandaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Frank Sabatini Jr. is the auThey created an inviting, modern ise sauce draping the eggs. It was thor of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Secret San Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (ECW motif that includes fun dĂŠcor and extraordinarily silky and com- Press) and began his local writing shiny ventilation hoods over the posedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;testimony to Howlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career more than two decades ago tables. The siblings also run four training at a prestigious chef as a staffer for the former San Diego Jersey Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s franchises in South school. Tribune. You can reach him at fsabaBay and a couple of sushi places in Flap Your Jacks offers cocktails tini@san.rr.com. their native Mexico City. from a full bar. Drinks such as the Chef Sergio Howland is also North Park julep and asfrom Mexico City. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gradu- sorted bloody marys ate of the Culinary Institute of are the perfect comAmerica. His culinary talents plements to other are profoundly evident in other menu items such dishes we tried, such as a croque as a mushroom madame sandwich oozing with scramble, â&#x20AC;&#x153;holy Gruyere cheese, bechamel sauce moleâ&#x20AC;? enchiladas, A croque madame sandwich with hash browns and lean ham. The accompanying and poblano pepper slab of hash browns were superi- tamales. orâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;incredibly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. His red chilaquiles are marvelous, too. We opted for the addition of grilled chicken (boneless, skinless breast m e a t), w h i c h sat atop a bowl of tortilla chips Smoked salmon eggs Benedict Lemon souffle pancakes with berries

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CPG LIMBO Nakhshab, was that Uptown is home to a large population of people over the age of 65 who are most at risk of getting the coronavirus. The confusion of the week leading up to the election also points to the unclear legal position community planning groups (CPGs) have. In the lead-up to when Newsom and then the county declared no gatherings are allowed to exceed 250 people, the City Planners Department offered no real guidance on whether to meet or not. The department released a letter the next day, March 13, laying out what the groups are legally allowed to do under the Brown Act. Since CPGs are private organizations maintained by community members, the city could not order meetings be postponed, unlike boards and commissions directly overseen by the city which had already been postponed by the time the March 13 letter to CPGs was sent. Instead, it was up to each CPG to decide. With elections expected to bring hundreds of people, the county order to limit events anticipating more than 250 people was a clear mandate against the March 12 Uptown Planners election. For a regularly scheduled meeting that brings in less than 50 people, what to do was less clear. Because of advocacy from grassroots YIMBY groups like Rise Uptown and Rise North Park, both elections were expected to bring in hundreds of people.

Cline said Uptown was planning for 600 or 700 people to vote in the election, compared to less than 400 in the last election. This was largely due to canvassing and promotion from Rise Uptown, as well as the less organized countermovement it inspired. “It's very different from the primaries where there's like 40% turnout. So, a lot of people from San Diego know about the election, but for this very localized and very specialized election, you need to gather people to come out. I know I've reached out to dozens and dozens, maybe hundreds of people in the area to say, ‘Hey, come out and vote for us and this election.’ It's hard to get everything printed and volunteers coordinated for support that night,” explained Oscar Taveras, a candidate endorsed by Rise Uptown. He spent much of March 12 contacting the people he had reached out to and let them know the election was off. Whenever a new election is held, that months-long effort could be difficult to reorganize. “All in all, the reception to this action has been quiet in spite of the tension from the various factions, so I'm hopeful that everyone can get along and cooperate and recognize that this was in the best interest of the community,” Cline said. He said he did receive a few emails “out of left field” claiming the cancelation was to rig the election in favor of the YIMBYs. Without the new board members, the groups cannot meet a quorum so no business can be conducted until after the election. This means any developers will have to wait until after the end of

the quarantine to get their projects approved. Even phone meetings or some other adaptation that meets the social distancing mandate would not be adequate for those groups without new members. Unless mail ballots or online voting was initiated for those CPG boards postponing elections, they cannot meet a quorum. However, other CPG meetings could meet if the bylaws allow them to use phone or video conferencing as other groups like City Council have found useful. “The city mothers and fathers who have the power, with the city attorney, [should] implement whatever revision to the master set of bylaws concerning the structure of our planning group in order to facilitate this kind of arrangement. If it isn't in there, it should be in there anyway,” said Helen Rowe Allen, one of the candidates running without the support of Rise Uptown. “This isn't the only time that we're going to have this kind of situation. And after all, we're in the 21st century. We ought to have this just always.” A video or phone option would certainly be more accessible to the community, although it was not included in the package of reforms seen by the City Council earlier this year that City Attorney Mara Elliott halted. Under current rules, the advisory role of CPG groups will not be able to continue until after this crisis is over. — Kendra Sitton can be reached at kendra@sdnews.com.

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Soheil Nakhshab (left) and Assembly member Todd Gloria’s representative Randy Wilde with the plaque. A memorial plaque at San Diego’s first AIDS hospice was dedicated at a BBQ on Saturday, March 7, as part of the OH! San Diego (Open House San Diego) event put on by the San Diego Architectural Foundation. The Truax House was originally named after local pioneering AIDS activist Dr. Brad

Community members enjoying the BBQ at the new Truax Lofts (Photos courtesy Nakhshab Development & Design, Inc.)

Truax. After serving as a hospice, it sat vacant until a recent restoration by Nakhshab Development & Design, Inc. Other buildings were added to the property and it now hosts 10 studio apartments, 30 loft apartments, four luxury townhomes and a community room. The house has been renamed the Truax Lofts.

Developer Soheil Nakhshab and Assembly member Todd Gloria’s community representative Randy Wilde unveiled the plaque. The memorial plaque was promised to the community during the bidding process to redevelop the house. It features Rumi’s poem “Only Breath,” not any information on the history of the house.

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Renewed hope for a new district LU REHLING | Save Our Heritage Organisation

Another opportunity is dawning for the creation of a Park Boulevard Residential Historic District. The San Diego Planning Department's proposal stalled in 2018; however, city staff now plan to complete the required designation steps this year. The proposal for this district, the core of which is known as Apartment Row, is distinctive because it recognizes the neighborhood's role as a central corridor that showcases the city's development. Rather than being an enclave of single-family homes mostly similar in age and style, larger multi-family dwellings make up most of the district mix, which

includes more than 100 properties. About three-quarters of the properties, built between 1908 and 1961, would be contributing resources eligible for preservation and tax relief. Collectively, these buildings present a visual timeline recording the transformation of this popular and welcoming passageway to Balboa Park and Downtown. Today, the neighborhood offers a model for how smart urban density near public transit can transcend the purely utilitarian by also offering architectural interest, appeal for visitors, a place for special events (such as charity runs), and a sense of community. Unfortunately, larger historic importance and the presence

of multiple buildings by master architects notwithstanding, designation of this proposed district has faced difficulties. While lack of support by St. Spyridon Church is unfortunate, its properties in the district could be exempted. A bigger problem two years ago surfaced when most district property owners did not respond to the city's survey of interest. As in the Gaslamp (another historic district with citywide and tourist impacts), district owners are mostly non-resident landlords. As a result, the kind of grassroots efforts by owners that have propelled many other historic district proposals are not likely for this one. Recognizing that, this year the city plans to extend its

Boundaries of the proposed Park Boulevard Residential Historic District. (Photo cour tesy San Diego Planning Department)

outreach to residents as well as owners.

We can thank the city for not giving up on establishing this historic district, one that is consistent with approved community plans and the sole such proposal in the pipeline for Uptown. As a district homeowner and resident, I encourage my neighbors and other interested San Diego groups and individuals to support the city's outreach by emailing Senior Planner Kelley Stanco at kstanco@sandiego.gov and by getting the word out at meetings of Uptown Planners and of the North Park Planning Committee, which already has voted support for the district. Success is possible in 2020! — Reprinted with permission from Our Heritage eNews, Save Our Heritage Organisation.

Powers Plumbing doing business in Mission Hills since 1923 JILL DIAMOND | Uptown News

Like a fine wine, some things age well with time. Take Powers Plumbing for example, founded by Luther Powers in 1914, a mainstay at 1705 W. Lewis St. in Mission Hills since 1923. According to president, general manager and owner Janet O'Dea, Powers started his career in Los Angeles and moved to San Diego, likely in response to the building boom. “His first office was on Eighth Street in Downtown San Diego and then soon after moved to Mission Hills,” she said. “In 1923, he had the building built, that we still occupy, by Master Builder Martin V. Melhorn.” The historic building is owned by his granddaughter, she said. The business celebrated its 100th year in 2014 with a variety of events attended by city officials and locals. And even though they have been in business since 1914 and times have changed, Powers has been able to sustain for several reasons, O’Dea noted. “The business passed on to Luther's son Calvin and his other brothers also worked for the business. It changed hands when

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The building then and now (Photos provided by Powers Plumbing) Calvin retired and two businessmen owned the business for a while,” she said. “Jack Dietrick ran our shop and the other partner ran a shop called R.E. Reiling, in University Heights. “Eventually, that partnership split up and each stayed put with Powers Plumbing surviving. After the Korean War, veteran Phil Stull started work here. One of his first jobs was to plumb Holy Cross Cemetery. He was on that job for a few years but after that was finished, became an expert with service and repair and remodel work,” she said.

Today’s biz In 2007, O’Dea said she needed

her own toilet fixed, and was a Powers customer. “I noticed that the plumber changed out the toilet lever; the one we had was made of porcelain and was stamped with the word ‘Press.’ I wanted to get it back and Phil told me it was on his desk,” she recalled. “Apparently, he was going to call me about this to get it back to me. One thing led to another and I ended up working here part-time, started taking plumbing courses and learning the business from Phil and eventually purchasing the business from him. “Phil told me that when he was just starting out, Calvin Powers would come over and shoot the

breeze with him in our back room. Phil has been my connection to the original family and that has a lot of meaning for me and my husband Allen, who also works here now part-time.” So, what makes Powers different than its competitors? They are “old house experts.” “We live and work in a historic district in San Diego and we have a repair mindset and a quality mindset. It keeps good items working for their entire lifecycle and keeps items out of the landfill,” O’Dea added.

Historic digs The Powers building itself is a historic building and it was

included as a contributor to the Fort Stockton Trolley Line Historic District, she said. “We have a plumbing museum in our front window. It shows the real brawn that plumbers had as they transformed our nation with modern plumbing systems by using hand drills for example. If you think back to 1914 when Mission Hills was being built, the plumbing systems were still very new, indoor plumbing was marvelous and we take it all for granted now. But in those early days, the old houses had a privy in the back. “The plumbing industry, that we are a part of, has had a tremendous impact on the success of the human race and it is also very taken for granted until — the day when you have no hot water when you are ready for your shower,” she continued. “It reminds me to be grateful every day for the advantages for our sanitary systems.” Powers Plumbing remains a place where people can still get what they need and a smile, too. “Our neighbors are nice, our shop is friendly, we are always busy and people drop in to see us, which is so nice,” O’Dea said. “We get a lot of candy, cookies, fruits, avocados and nice notes from our clients throughout the year and especially during the holidays. We feel that we are an asset to the community and feel appreciated for it.” — Jill Diamond is a local freelance reporter with a penchant for history.

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PHOTOGRAPHY “In the process of building this dam and blocking the river, in effect, over a million people had to be relocated from their home. More than 3,000 famous villages and locations were f looded. Over 300 cultural sites and relic locations were also completely flooded in the process. It’s making a very subtle gesture,” said the show’s curator Tiffany Wai-Ying Beres, while translating for Shi. Shi used a pinhole camera to capture the scene which renders the landscape ghostly, with pitch black sky and bright white mountain, since all negative light is translated as positive in the black-and-white photograph. The pinhole camera is an ancient method of photography used by Aristotle to study eclipses and in China in fifth century B.C. For each photograph Shi takes using the camera obscura, he builds a tent with a tiny hole in the fabric on one end and a giant piece of photographic paper on the other. He stays in the tent for days as the paper is exposed to the light. This method also means any movement is lost and the finished product only contains permanent features of the landscape. Shi turned to the method because it slows time. “It's an experience of capturing time more than anything. It's also an affirmation of his existence in a certain place at a certain time. So that is very appealing to him,” Beres

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human beings all together. We The VR video and the photocan provide as Asian artists a graphs will be on display at the perspective from our specif- Museum of Photographic Arts ic cultural backgrounds. We until September (due to the wanted to introduce that very COVID-19 crisis, the museum specific point of view to tell a is currently closed to the public story that should be interesting until the end of March or further to a broader audience and spe- notice). While pinhole cameras cific to San Diego,” translated trace back to ancient China, Yang’s assistant. modern photography was introYang got his start using duced to China from Europe just layers of photographs to cre- a century ago. Artists quickly ate entrancing landscapes of took photography and created contemporary China. Since an art form unique to the rest of he pivoted to video and later the world that remains different VR technology, he has built on to this day. Shi Guorui, “New CCTV 2007,” 2007, camera obscura gelatin silver print, unique. the anti-urbanization themes “Every artist in the show has, Collection of Foundation INK, Geneva. Promised gift to Los Angeles County of his earlier work. One of the in some way, transformed the Museum of Art. (Photo courtesy of Shi Guorui) reasons he switched to VR art of photography or moving is because in art school he images and they're applying diftranslated. She felt that quick Another featured artist, learned the Chinese philoso- ferent kinds of aesthetics, and photos on phones made people Yang Yongliang, has his own phy that landscape paintings different kinds of processes than spectators to their environment critiques of urbanization and were meant to be immersive what where we're used to when where this method forced him globalization in the show. His and viewers were supposed we think about traditional photo engage with it. Sitting in the virtual reality video “Nine to “mind travel” and imagine tography,” Beres said. “Anyone tent waiting for the exposure Dragons” puts the viewer in themselves in them. VR is an who goes to see the show will has become a meditative prac- the perspective of a historical immersive space. Yang also see photography like they've tice for him. dragon traveling through the hopes the new platform will never seen it before.” In the second photo featured postmodern world. preserve the best of traditional in the “Out of the Shadows” While international audi- art and introduce it to younger — Kendra Sitton can be reached exhibit, Shi captured the con- ences may just see dragons as generations. at kendra@sdnews.com. struction of the CCTV tower a symbol of East Asia and even in Beijing in the lead up to the young Chinese audiences have 2008 Olympics. The tower was flattened the meaning of dragbuilt in record time as China ons to just be representative of quickly developed ahead of the good fortune, Yang explained games. The structure is unique through a translator that dragbecause of the strange skybridge ons used to be water gods that connecting two towers at an protected ecology. In the video acute angle. Shi’s photo shows he created based on a painting the tower with crumpled edges from 11th-century artist Chen while it is still under construc- Rong also titled “Nine Dragons,” tion. Freeways are vacant and the dragons leave the clouds and streets empty of people because travel to the ocean where they of the long exposure time. Cars see the urbanization featured in and buses and people were there many of Yang’s works. at one point but moved too “Globalization, urbanizaquickly to have an impact. The tion is always a concern that modern terrain is empty save for he puts into his work. That's Yang Yongliang, still from “Nine Dragons,” 2018, virtual reality video; 10 min. a global issue that we face as (Photo courtesy of Yang Yongliang) the buildings themselves.

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SANCTUARY Some churches that initially said they would stay open while encouraging seniors, immunocompromised, and sick people to remain at home and ending the practice of communion reversed course. The rapidly shifting situation meant many places that intended to stay open on Wednesday, were dissolving in-person services by Friday. A handful stayed open, including University Christian Church (UCC), St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, and Ohr Shalom Synagogue. With the ban shrinking down to 10-person gatherings, many buildings have shut their doors for the time since a major wildfire or another catastrophe — or ever. For heavily religious people, this may be the first time they have had to spend an extended period of time away from their communities, marking an end to a significant tradition to them and possibly thrusting them into additional emotional isolation. “I've spent all this time advocating for digital media, and I've just written my dissertation on digital media, and yet, I think that something is absolutely lost when you're not able to be in physical community with each other,” said Rev. Caleb Lines of UCC. With important religious holidays like Shabat and Easter looming, the grief of the lost ability to gather could increase. Meanwhile, religious institutions are turning to innovative uses of technology to keep their communities connected. Many churches livestreamed their services on their website, Facebook Live, Twitter, or Instagram, including St. Paul’s Cathedral, UCC, and Mission Hills United Methodist Church. The Rock Church, the largest megachurch in the city of San Diego, had Pastor Miles McPherson interview Mayor Kevin Faulconer, El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells, and Dr. Wilma Wooten, from San Diego County Health and Human Services, on its livestream. While the service still had normal worship, prayer,

FEATURE and even a short message, the interview was able to provide vital information about the outbreak to a different audience. Congregational Church of La Jolla sent “Worship at Home” kits to congregants that included verses, ref lections, and a written-out sermon for families. First Baptist Church of National City offered drive-thru blessings on Sunday, with even Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis driving up to the church to be prayed for by the pastors gathered there. Missiongathering Church released a guided meditation. Dharma Bum Temple will put its weekly classes on YouTube. “One of the really cool things about this unfortunate opportunity that we got forced into is that we're able to be really innovative with the way that we're doing ministry and really hone in on the fact that church is not happening inside of a building anymore. The ways that people are finding spirituality are not confined to the four walls of a sanctuary,” said Bailey Brawner, pastor of Mission Hills UMC. Social distancing could mean social isolation, so faith communities are grappling with how best to stay connected beyond just classes and services. Dharma Bum Temple is going to rely heavily on its Facebook group and UCC’s church app will be more significant than ever. Pastors are struggling to find ways to keep seniors engaged who are not digitally savvy. St. Paul’s Cathedral is organizing a phone tree so vulnerable people will be checked in on weekly. With school out, Kensington Community Church is figuring out ways to conduct youth group through Zoom or Instagram. Stephen Colon, a youth leader, said this is important because it will keep the group connected so they do not feel the need to sneak off to North Park to hang out with each other. In addition to fears about seniors and young people slipping through the cracks, many of these religious buildings host recovery groups. “We have a huge recovery community, so a lot of people battling addiction. We see a few hundred people a week with multiple classes. For many people

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