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Salsa Under the Stars
Grossmont College’s salsa music and dance event raises money for the school’s music scholarships and offers attendees a chance to learn Latin dance from instructor David Luu to the music of internationally-known salsa bandleader Manny Cepeda. Read More
By Lindsay Burningham
In the wake of yet another devastating mass-casualty incident, this time in Parkland, Florida, educational leaders across the nation are calling for new gun-safety laws so that teachers and support personnel can focus on nurturing, mentoring, and inspiring students — not tasked with keeping them safe from school shootings. It’s time to end the cycle of violence, to listen to the voices of educators and students, and to urge our representatives to pass common-sense gun laws. Read More
On April 29, Temple Emanu-El will host a “Law & Order Candidate Forum.” Read More
By Gary London
[Editor’s note: This editorial first appeared in the Voice of San Diego on Feb. 28, bit.ly/2FmmOrt.] Read More
By Adria Van Loan-Polselli and Harold Mumford
The Patribots — Patrick Henry High School’s competitive robotics team — returned home from Las Vegas on Sunday, March 26, tired and inspired from three rigorous days of robotics competition. Their return marked the end of a season of firsts for the team — a season that was almost derailed far too early. Read More
By Jeff Clemetson | Editor
When you think of honoring firefighters for their deeds, the heroic acts of running into burning buildings to save a crying baby or parachuting into a blazing forest fire come to mind. Read More
On March 14, students at Lewis Middle School in Allied Gardens joined hundreds of thousands of other students from across the country in a walkout to protest gun violence in schools following the death of 17 students at Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School in Parkland, Florida one month earlier. Read More
Doug Curlee | Editor at Large
The April 11 meeting of the Navajo Community Planners, Inc. saw some changes to the board after its annual election of officers. The Navajo Community Planners group will see a new chair in charge of the board in 2018. Read More
By Jen Lothspeich | Travel
Bachelorettes wander through the wonders of Palm Springs
Palm Springs is known for many things: boutique hotels, trendy clubs, golfing, upscale dining — and, apparently, bachelorette parties. Read More
By Frank Sabatini Jr. | Restaurant Review
I’m guessing that 95 percent of the local population has never heard of Seaglass Restaurant. And here’s why. Read More
By Lindsay Burningham
In the wake of yet another devastating mass-casualty incident, this time in Parkland, Florida, educational leaders across the nation are calling for new gun-safety laws so that teachers and support personnel can focus on nurturing, mentoring, and inspiring students — not tasked with keeping them safe from school shootings. It’s time to end the cycle of violence, to listen to the voices of educators and students, and to urge our representatives to pass common-sense gun laws. Read More
Re: “Airport Authority, residents clash over expansion” [Volume 24, Issue 3 or bit.ly/2p2QMFS] Read More
By Judy McCarty | Navajo Canyon Republican Women Federated
It’s been almost a year since local legend Mark Larson returned to AM 760 where he began his talk show career. Each week, his voice is heard on a variety of programs and commercials via more than 2,000 radio stations, podcasts and TV outlets worldwide. Mark Larson’s Southern California talk show airs on AM KFMB weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon. He often appears on Fox News Channel and serves as a news analyst and commentator on KUSI in San Diego. Read More
Spring is here and plants will be blooming, birds will be singing, and insects will be buzzing all around us. Read More
By Jennifer Morrissey and Leslie Perkins | Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation
A note from the executive director
Unfortunately, I will be stepping away from my role as executive director for the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation to address a vision health issue. I am sad to be leaving such a special place with amazing staff and dedicated volunteers, and I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the team. I appreciate and thank you for the community support of Mission Trails Regional Park and the foundation’s mission. Read More
By Shain Haug
The next Allied Gardens/Grantville Community Council (AGGCC) Town Hall Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Benjamin Library at the corner of Zion Avenue and Glenroy Street in Allied Gardens. Read More
By Danielle Ghio | Allied Gardens Library
Help us celebrate National Library Week (April 8–14) by showing your love for the library. Read More
By Sue Hotz | San Carlos Friends of the Library
‘Arts Alive: A Show in Living Color’
San Diego’s March showers bring April flowers to the San Carlos Branch Library. Read More
By Yahairah Aristy and Jeff Benesch | La Mesa- Foothills Democratic Club
On Wednesday evening, May 2, the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club will be hosting a star-studded panel to examine the 50th Congressional District’s embattled Rep. Duncan Hunter and his host of reported ethical and financial irregularities — primarily the use of campaign funds for personal use. Read More
By Scott Sherman | District 7 Dispatch
Since taking office in 2012, the City Council and Mayor Faulconer have been working tirelessly to improve the city’s crumbling infrastructure and working to deliver smooth and pristine roads that taxpayers demand. Read More
By Mickey Zeichick
The next meeting of the San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) will be held on Wednesday, May 2, at 6 p.m. in the San Carlos Branch Library 7265 Jackson Drive. Read More
By Scott Sherman | District 7 Dispatch
After hundreds of complaints from San Diego residents about drastic increases to their water bill, City Auditor Eduardo Luna agreed to speed up and expand a planned audit of the city’s Public Utilities Department (PUD) to review water billing practices and examine the use of smart meter technology. Read More
By Mickey Zeichick
The next meeting of the San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) will be Wednesday, May 2 at the San Carlos Library, 7265 Jackson Drive. Our guest speaker will be announced in the April issue of the Mission Times Courier. Read More
By Judy McCarty | Navajo Canyon Republican Women Federated
Navajo Canyon Republican Women, Federated (NCRWF) has a fun evening planned for April 10. It’s our annual Navajo Road Show with Mike Slater, KFMB radio talk show host as our featured speaker. Read More
By Kathryn Johnson
Once again, the Friends of the Benjamin Library hosted the very popular book sale at the end of February which was a huge success. For those of you who may have missed the event, please remember that there is an ongoing book sale in the reading lounge. If you are interested in contributing more to the amazing Friends group and the library, please consider joining our Friends and lending a hand. Read More
By Jay Wilson
Our community appears to be on cruise control on several matters. We won’t see any construction at the ColRich site for a few months, the comment period on the SDSU master plan update has passed, and Rachel Gregg from SDSU has assured us SDSU has no interest in Adobe Falls development as they are concentrating 100 percent on the Qualcomm site for expansion of the university. The proposed Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) is on hold until the city adopts a policy defining how they establish what the city normally provides and what is to be improved through a MAD. Read More
