FROM THE EDITOR * Fully cultured yet unshaven*
volume 2 * issue 1 * february 2014
Publisher/Editor Chris Lapham
First off, let me say Happy New Year from Four EL to our entire readership. I hope that everyone reading this magazine had a safe, happy holiday season.
Director of sales/Senior Editor Steve Kang Senior Managing Editor Cory Waterhouse
It’s been a strange winter. Very little rain, very little snow in the local mountains, and unusually warm temperatures. It’s been like one big, extended Santa Ana. I think the entire month of December felt like summer. As we wrapped the year, I was able to do one of my favorite things in life, an extended fishing trip with my dad, my son, and friends. We ventured up to San Clemente Island for a weekend of rock cod and calico bass fishing. Normally, that type of trip would require snowboard jackets, beanies and thermal drawers. Not this trip. Instead we were treated to beach weather; trunks and tee-shirts before 8:00am. In all of my years on the water, it was definitely one of the most unique trips I’ve been on in late December. (And I forgot to
mention, not a breath of wind)
Director of Marketing Pete Rocky Creative Consultant/Photo Editor John Schnack Online Editor Jeran Fraser volunteer Assistant to the Assistant senior Editor matt fairbanks CONTRIBUTORS Mike “Mikey Beats” Beltran, Mary Brooks, Dale Hersey, Erik Martin, Lara Miller, Michelle Lyn, BJ Penn, Brady Phelps, Miles Roberson, Holly Sheets, Jason Stewart, Max Wettstein, Steve Woods, Andrea Zancha photographers Lauren Fraser, Mike Newton, John Schnack, Andi Pianalto
This was one of those trips you don’t ever forget. The fishing was fantastic, the porpoise and whales were out in force, and I was able to see my dad and son spend the weekend laughing together. Yea, there was even a little trash talking about who caught the biggest fish. SAN DIEGO
We spent the night in Pyramid Cove with a great BBQ and even better sunset. We got to see the Navy jets doing maneuvers. It’s a pretty incredible sight when those birds do a fly by up against the island. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to wrap up 2013.
FEBRUARY 2014
THE SAN DIEGO
MAYORAL ELECTION MEET THE CANDIDATES
NER FAULCO MAYOR
with both Exclusive interviews Beltran candidates by Mike
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As we move forward, there is a lot of cool stuff happening. Four EL’s very own Mike Beltran was able to sit down with both mayoral candidates for an exclusive interview. Political beliefs aside, both candidates seem like fine gentlemen and we appreciate the candidates setting aside time to speak with Mike. It should be an interesting election.
the future of sandy eggo
ALVAREZ FOR MAYOR
25 YEARS OF THE CASBAH //
TRAINING FOR A TRIATHLON //S
ION * FOOD & DRINK
+ FITNESS * NUTRIT
* RELATIONSHIP
SUNDANCE 2014 * TRAVEL
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Keep an eye out for upcoming Four EL events. In addition to Four ELevents, make sure to check the Desert Smash. Will Ferrell has a huge event planned in the desert to benefit his favorite charity, Cancer For College. Information can be found on the CFC website. It should be a blast. I couldn’t end this article without talking a little sports. I am so proud of our SD Chargers; the future is looking incredibly bright. Peyton took a beating in the Super Bowl, and let me tell you, I don’t feel sorry for him. I think the Chargers are going to give Denver a run for their money next season.
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I’ve also really been enjoying the great run the SDSU Aztecs are on. I am a huge fan of March Madness and can’t wait to see what the Aztecs do in the tournament this year. This may finally be their breakthrough year. And last, we can’t forget that Spring Training is coming up in just about a month. If you’re a sports fan, the next couples of months should be blast. Until the next tide… Ed’s note: Although it was really tempting, we had to refrain from any Filner jokes. You’re welcome.
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