KEN-TAL NEWS JULY 2016

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Megan’s Message Megan Beauvais, Realtor® CalBRE #01426805 Ascent Real Estate

What’s The Deal With TERMITES & PEST MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS??

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ermites exist year round here in San Diego. Although you may have had your home fumigated or even received a “termite clearance” when you closed escrow a couple years ago, those darned termites could have come back. In addition to the dry wood termites, there are subterranean termites that come from a different source, so basically you are never free of the risk of termites.

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Many homeowners purchase a pest maintenance contract specific to termite infestation. Lots of companies sell these annual contracts and while they may give you peace of mind, there are a few items to be aware of: 1. These contracts will typically guarantee that your home be maintained as free of wood destroying termites, but not usually subterranean termites. If you want the warranty to include subterraneans, be sure to ask the pest company about this and negotiate with them to include this coverage as subterranean infestation is almost as common as dry wood termites, in terms of what I see on pest inspection reports (one passes my desk almost daily).

2. When selling your home, you may get a termite inspection. If a “section 1 clearance” is negotiated, (a certification stating your home is free of wood destroying pests), keep in mind that this section 1 clearance includes not only drywood termites, but also subterraneans as well as any wood-rot (fungus from moisture is also considered a wood-destroying pest). Even if you have a contract, most companies will charge you for the inspection report (usually about $75-$120) and is not included in the maintenance contract. These contracts also usually don’t cover subterranean termites as already discussed but it also does not include any dry-rot or any wood repairs that are often necessary.

3. What if you have an annual maintenance contract and you find dry wood termites, which ARE included in the coverage? This is where you have to be aware of how to work with the termite companies.

When you get your initial termite clearance and/or just have the house fumigated as standard maintenance, be sure to check that the pest company took proper protocol to remove or cover any old termite droppings once the pests have been killed. This will be key because when you see new termite droppings, the pest company very well could state that these are old droppings (evidence of previous and not active infestation), and they will not automatically call for a new treatment. I see this happen time and again and while sometimes it may be true that this is evidence of the previous infestation, it is technically impossible for the pest inspector to tell. I always suggest having the pest company inspect, cover up (again) any old droppings, and schedule them to come out about 90 days later to verify whether there are new droppings or not. If there are new droppings, you then have the information you need to push for a treatment that should be included in your maintenance contract (either local treatment or fumigation).

If you would like recommendations for reputable pest companies, and further advice in working with them, give me a call at 619-944-2798!

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR

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alk about being involved!

This month’s featured neighbor does just that and more! A Kensington resident for 26 years, Elizabeth Ruch not only has her office right here in Kensington (4619 Vista St), she volunteers her time to local causes close to her heart and plays a vital role in the further development of our Mid-City community.

Elizabeth a financial advisor with Waddell & Reed for 36 years, she has earned countless designations including her CFP, CMFC, AWMA and CAP. Elizabeth and her business partner, Alison Fleming, CFP serve clients and small businesses by creating financial strategies and implementing these plans of action to help clients reach their financial goals. According to Elizabeth, “We take planning personally and strive to provide the best roadmaps for our clients to reach their success.”

She is on the Board of Management

What’s Happening in the ‘Hood July 9 Normal Heights Movie Night in the ParkWizard of Oz (Sing-Along) Adams Avenue Park 7:30-9:30pm www.nhmovies.org July 19 Kensington Business Association Tuesday Morning Chat Vidajuice 8am July 21 Talmadge Food Truck Night Janet Place 5pmdark September 24-25 35th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair 9/24-10am-10pm; 9/25-10am-7pm www. adamsavestfair.com October 1 18th Annual Talmadge Block Party 2pm-6pm www.talmadgeblockparty.org at the new Copley-Price YMCA and serves on the Y’s Programs Committee and Membership Committee. She is the current President of the Kensington Business Association and along with the Board she strives to, “…make a difference in our Kensington/Talmadge community by developing programs that encourage collaboration among businesses that are right here in our community. We are diligently stressing the importance of supporting our businesses that are right here in our community.”

Asked about her favorite aspects

of Kensington, “Whether walking our dog (3-year old Labradoodle Lily), eating at one of our great restaurants, taking the grans to the park, we are always meeting friends and neighbors who stop and smile. Married 10 years last October to Wayne, a retired attorney, they can be found walking the tree lined streets, enjoying the local dining scene and working out and swimming at the Copley-Price YMCA. If you would like to learn more about the services that Elizabeth offers, go to www.ruchfleming.wrfa. com or call 619-295-9930.

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LOCAL SPORTS

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MID-CITY LITTLE LEAGUE CLOSES 67TH SEASON On Saturday, June 4, Mid-City Little League marked the end of yet another wonderfully successful season — its 67th — with closing ceremonies that honored the finest principles and traditions of MCLL. President Mark Rowland, served as the master of ceremonies and paid tribute to the entire MCLL “family,” without whom some 200 area youths would be denied the opportunity to play America’s pas-

time.

Rowland thanked parents, league officials, umpires, sponsors, and all other volunteers whose efforts contributed so mightily to MCLL’s banner 2016 spring baseball season. True to form, he emphasized the underlying principles by which MCLL has always been guided, namely the promotion of sportsmanship, citizenship, civic responsibility, and, of course, fun!

As hundreds of members of the MCLL family looked on, players beamed thousand-watt smiles as they accepted trophies and awards. Proud parents snapped photos as players from T-Ball to Juniors Divisions ran on to the field to share well-deserved individual moments in the spotlight.

Nowhere in the city of San Diego could a more diverse group of players be found, and all of them were

made to feel like the winners that they are. The festivities once again demonstrated that MCLL takes very seriously its commitment to make every child feel special, as though he or she has a home here. The day provided memories that will undoubtedly last a lifetime, for players and spectators alike.

Little League trophy.

Mid-City Little League backstop.

League Banner.

Closing ceremony.

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‘Get It Done’ App Allows City Residents to Easily Report Problems and Request Services You can download the app at sandiego.gov As part of his effort to make city government more efficient and accessible for all San Diego residents, Mayor Kevin Faulconer introduced an innovative pilot project and mobile app called Get It Done San Diego that allows San Diegans to easily report problems and request improvements for their neighborhoods.

“Our city government should be just as innovative as people we serve and it has always been our goal to improve customer service. If we have mobile apps that can check email, check the weather and check in our flights, we should have a mobile app that helps residents check on street repairs,” said Faulconer.

With Get It Done, which is available for iPhone and Android users, people can report nonemergency problems to the city through the new mobile app and web portal at www.sandiego.gov. The Get It Done app also allows San Diego residents to track the progress of a complaint and increase efficiency for both residents and City crews.

To report a problem, people can now take and upload photos related to over 20 non-emergency problems with roads, street lights, traffic signals and more. The Get It Done app uses GPS information embedded within photos to automatically update the address and location of problems. After uploading the photo, the app user simply has to identify a few details about the problem and click submit.

The Get It Done app will help improve three important functions of city government:

1. It makes it easier to report problems.

According to a recent city survey, 83 percent of respondents stated that they did not want to call the city government to report a problem.

The new Get It Done app eliminates the need to call the city for various problems, by allowing residents to address issues online, which was the preferred method of 50 percent of survey respondents. The app also allows residents to report problems with their name or anonymously.

2. Get It Done allows residents to better track progress. The app makes it easier for residents to find out what is happening with a city project in their neighborhood. This system allows residents to check the status of projects in real time and view information on their “favorite” issues throughout the city.

3. Get It Done increases efficiency for residents and city workers. The app allows users to upload a picture which contains location data using GPS. This allows the city to process information much faster because it links the user to City crews. Similar to the way most private businesses run, the app uses a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software system that directly links reports to a work order system. The systems connects all reports about the same problem into one group and creates a single report so that every individual is notified about the progress of an issue.

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BUSINESS

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San Diego Ranked 7th on List Of Top Cities for Small Business Small Business Trends recently conducted a study of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners to discover the types of business owners drawn to various US cities.

With 33,386 small businesses, San Diego ranked No. 7 on the list of top cities for small business entrepreneurs.

Certain cities in the United States are more popular with small business entrepreneurs than others — and here at Small Business Trends we set out to identify them. And as we identified them we uncovered numerous possible reasons why these are the top cities for small business entrepreneurs.

Some cities offer business friendly

tax structures or other incentives.

Some cities, due to their large population centers, have access to larger pools of customers and employees.

Some cities have greater networking resources leading to greater potential business opportunities. Other cities have significant numbers of incubators and accelerators making them great cities to launch a startup.

Then there are cities that have a plethora of amenities, entertainment, cultural and lifestyle attractions. And still others do a great job meeting the needs of small business entrepreneurs through business support services and infrastructure.

San Diego

With 33,386 small businesses, the eighth most populous city ranks seventh on our list of top cities for small business entrepreneurs. San Diego draws in entrepreneurs from a variety of industries, including aerospace, maritime, cybersecurity and manufacturing.

Some of the city’s small business amenities include research, advocacy and similar support programs. It also offers programs to help small businesses get funding through loans and bonds.

Financing Partners Accion and Pacific Western Bank collaborate to help small business owners get access to financing Accion, a nonprofit microlender with a 21-year history in San Diego, has received a $250,000 investment from Pacific Western Bank. The funds provided by Pacific Western Bank were disbursed to Accion in late 2015 and were approved as a qualified investment by the California Organized Investment Network Tax Credit Program from the California Department of Insurance.

Accion will lend the investment dollars, which were provided at zero percent interest over a fiveyear term, to underserved small business owners in Southern California, increasing these business owners’ access to capital.

“Our mission is to provide businesses with access to capital and the support they need to start or grow their businesses, serving as a true partner in enabling them to create powerful positive social and economic change,” said Accion CEO Elizabeth Schott.

“These funds will be essential in supporting our clients that wouldn’t otherwise be able to get the much-needed funding for their business.”

Pacific Western also provided a $15,000 grant to Accion. The funds will help Accion deploy the investment dollars, directly to underserved business owners across Southern California.

This fund has been used to help borrowers like Lisa Carroll. Lisa began working as an accountant nearly 20 years ago after receiving an accounting degree. She worked

Elizabeth Schott, CEO of Accion.

for some time at a CPA firm, but decided to start her own business in 2001 to allow for a flexible schedule to care for her son. Lisa started Number Crunching Inc., a home-based bookkeeping business providing accounting services other small business. Currently, Lisa has about 50 clients, and demand is continuing to grow.

In order to serve more clients, Lisa was in need of equipment upgrades for increased storage capacity and online security to handle sensitive client information. Accion was able to approve Lisa for a $10,000 loan for equipment upgrades to grow her clientele base.

“I was able to receive the capital I needed to take my business to the next level,” said Lisa. “Thanks to Accion I was able to hire two subcontractors, so that I can service more clients and grow the revenue for my business.”

The tax credit program provides tax credits to investors and helps CDFIs raise funds for projects that create social and environmental benefit in California.

Without the program, many of these community development projects would not be funded.

Each year the Department of Insurance may award up to $10 million in tax credits to support $50 million in capital from insurance companies and other investors for community development. Investors earn a tax credit worth 20 percent of their investment.

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INTRODUCING THE CLEA HOUSE STUNNING ARCHITECTURE IN MISSION HILLS While Mission Hills is home to an abundance of historic homes in a variety of styles like Craftsman and Mission Revival, the neighborhood can also boast of homes like the Clea House.

Designed, engineered and built by boutique San Diego firm Nakhshab Development & Design, the new LEED Gold-certified Clea House, although just minutes from Downtown San Diego, is set on a serene Mission Hills canyon slope. This mid-century modern-inspired single-family home complements its surroundings and preserves the property’s existing terrain with a seamless cantilever design. Elegantly perched on a three-story access column that encases an elevator, a stairway and one “bonus” room per floor, the nearly 4,000 square-foot Clea House functions primarily as a singlelevel residence with large, open spaces that beautifully blend the indoors with the outdoors.

Architect and NDD principal Soheil Nakhshab defied the challenge of the property’s steep lot by rising above it with the use of innovative engineering and architecture that he says enable the house to appear to “float over the slope.” The home’s unique concrete structure, simple lines and minimalist approach all lend to its distinctive modern aesthetic.

Upon entering the home, residents have the choice of ascending the stairway, taking the elevator to the main floor or stopping at any of three multiple-use “bonus rooms,” each complete with full bath and shower. This stack of rooms adds to the versatile appeal of Clea House while underscoring its ability to serve a multi-generational family and provide residents the ability to age-in-place. The bonus rooms can function as a variety of auxiliary spaces such as a home office accessible to clients without having to enter the main living area, yoga studio, home theater, music room or extra bedrooms.

An elevator allows direct-access to the home’s primary living areas, creating greater accessibility to its elderly residents. The main floor offers an abundance of light and space and includes a large entertaining room for both family and guests, and is a focal point for panoramic views out a front wall of windows that spans almost the entire length of the home. Sleek teak cabinetry surrounds a seven-foot long custom metal crafted fireplace providing generous storage and added warmth to the living room. The same cabinetry is employed in the adjoining kitchen and cleverly implemented to conceal most of the appliances, creating continuity between the two spaces and adding to the home's minimalist aesthetic. A massive Carrara marble island provides a large workspace and an elegant and inviting bridge between the SEE CLEA, Page 8

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kitchen, living room and dining room.

The backside of Clea House spills out onto a large patio nestled into the hillside through another glass wall, this time a 20-foot wide Fleetwood sliding glass door that tucks away into the walls when open. Stairs from the patio lead up to a large rooftop deck on which residents enjoy the beautiful San Diego climate and peaceful canyon setting. An array of 25 discreet solar panels are cleverly integrated into the rooftop design to provide an annual 11,200 kWh of power. “We receive more solar credits than we use so our electric bill is non-existent,� says Soheil.

Below, a rooftop garden on the garage provides added visual interest and continues the natural landscape of the canyon through the property.

The second half of the main floor is composed of three one-bedroom suites situated around a separate and more intimate gathering room. As elsewhere in Clea House, the details impress: flush doors with hidden frames, elegant fixtures and finishes, and bathrooms with motion sensors to light middle-night visits. Instead of bathtubs, Nakhshab decided to build oversized showers, and the one in the master bath features an impressive 10-foot wide enclosure that includes his and her dual showers on both sides.

In line with the NDD's green design philosophy, sustainable measures are used throughout the home to the standard of LEED Gold including drought tolerant landscaping, nontoxic pest control, water efficient fixtures and fittings, high efficiency LED lighting, Energy Star appliances, solar PV, and environmentally preferable products.

This NDD signature home offers the minimalist but luxurious and sustainable design for which the firm's team is famous.

The Clea House is at 540 Otsego Drive.

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By Bart Mendoza July — August Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos on Tap The Wednesday Jazz Jams at Panama 66 have been moved indoors for the summer. The Young Lions Jazz Series, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. will continue on the patio, but the jam, hosted by trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, will now instead take place in the 300-capacity San Diego Museum of Art’s Copley Auditorium, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available, with the performances a must for any fan of jazz. A rotating cast of world- class musicians takes part each week, but Castellanos alone would be worth the trip to Balboa Park. www.panama66.blogspot.com Ratt Juan Croucier on the left

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August 13 It’s Bassist Juan Croucier’s Turn

July 20 Help Celebrate Jeff Bloom’s 50th

Jeff Bloom

On July 20, guitarist Jeff Bloom celebrates his 50th birthday with a special free, all ages performance at the Ocean Beach Farmer’s Market.

Bloom has been a mainstay of the area’s clubs since the early 1980s, playing with a succession of popular band’s including Army of Love, The Spider Monkeys and most recently, Stone Horse. For this show Bloom will call upon his many musical friends to sit in, with awardwinning guitarist/sitar player Greg Vaughn among those confirmed at press time. Mixing a set of originals with rock and reggae classics, Bloom’s birthday celebration offers up something for just about every musical taste in the terrific beachside setting of OB. www.oceanbeachsandiego.com/attractions/annual-events/farmers-market-wednesdays

Only one San Diego band was ever featured on TV’s legendary tell-all show “Behind The Music” — Ratt. Various members have toured with their versions of the band since its initial split in the early ’90s, and on Aug. 13 at Brick by Brick, it’s bassist Juan Croucier’s turn. Though Croucier was only a backup singer during the band’s 1981-1991 arena-filling heyday, here he sings lead, turning in credible versions of all the hits, including “Round and Round” and “Lay It Down.” While there won’t be much new in the set, die-hard fans will enjoy a chance to hear these songs one more time from an original source. www.brickbybrick.com

July 29 Popular Kneehighs Keep the Albums Coming Rock influenced hip hoppers The Kneehighs host a CD release show for their latest album, “We Put The Fun In Dysfunction,” at the Casbah on July 29. The bar was set high by their previous effort, “Rise and Shine,” which took home the 2007 San Diego Music Award for “Best Hip Hop Album.” But “WPTFID” is another winner, full of great hard groove-edged tracks such as “I Swear I’m Never Drinking Again” and soul tinged “Future Speak.” Both are standouts amid the dozen tracks here —clear indicators of why, after more than a decade performing in the area, the Kneehighs remain one of San Diego’s most popular bands. www.casbahmusic.com The Kneehighs.

Rhett Miller

Karma Police

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August 14

Benefit Concert for Guitarist Michael Fortuna

A Rare Appearance by Rhett Miller

San Diego’s musicians are always among the first to pitch in whenever needed, so it’s only natural that when one of their own is in need, a multitude of the area’s best will gather for a benefit concert. Such will be the case on Aug. 10 at the Music Box when many of the country’s top tribute bands gather to raise money for guitarist Michael Fortuna, who was injured in a traffic accident last month. Fortuna, best known as frontman for the Radiohead tribute act Karma Police and guitarist in Oasis tribute Foasis, has racked up extensive medical bills in his recovery, but hopefully this concert, featuring Strange Love (Depeche Mode), The Cured (The Cure), Light My Fire (The Doors) and more will help defray expenses. This is a wonderful opportunity to do a good deed and take in a great night of music at the same time. www.musicboxsd.com

Former Old 97’s frontman Rhett Miller performs at the Soda Bar on Aug. 14. One of the most respected singer-songwriters of the past 20 years, Miller normally plays much bigger venues than this, making it a mandatory show for any of his legion of fans. His most recent album, “The Traveler,” continues Miller’s fine tradition of Americana, but whatever he ends up playing at this intimate concert will thrill anyone lucky enough to be in attendance. www.sodabarmusic.com

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Pershing Drive Bikeway Endorsed by North Park Planning Committee Construction to start in fall 2018 North Park motorists who rely on Pershing Drive for access to Interstate 5 and Downtown may have to find alternate routes when a new bikeway takes up half of the major artery, reducing the current four lanes of traffic to two.

The 2.6-mile Pershing Bikeway, a San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) project, was endorsed 10-1 by the North Park Planning Committee at its June 21 meeting. The vote helps clear the way for the project to begin construction as scheduled in fall 2018.

Part of SANDAG’s $200 million “San Diego Regional Bike Plan” initiative, the Pershing Bikeway will begin at Utah and Landis Streets, run down Utah to Upas Street, and travel east on Upas to Pershing Drive. The bikeway will continue down the length of Pershing through the Florida/26th intersection to connect with B and C streets just past the Interstate 5 entrance ramps.

In his presentation at the meeting, Chris Carterette, SANDAG’s active transportation planner, said that Pershing Drive “has a lot of excess capacity to utilize” and added, “The combination of lane reductions and lower speed limits will improve safety for all roadway users without significant changes in roadway operations.”

SANDAG intends to replace the current two lanes of Pershing’s northbound traffic with two buffered bike lanes going in either direction and a designated pedestrian walkway. The current two lanes of southbound traffic will be divided into two one-way car lanes separated by a yellow line and a protected southbound bike lane.

The extra lane for bicyclists, said Carterette, will allow them “to go all the way from C Street to Upas with hardly any conflicts or crossings. ... We’re proposing the buffered bike lane because there will continue to be people riding that will want to go down the hill very fast.”

At the critical intersection of Pershing and Redwood, SANDAG is planning to construct a new traffic

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Vicki Granowitz, chair of the North Park Planning Committee

Planned Pershing Drive Corridor

roundabout just south of a new pedestrian crosswalk spanning the artery. Such features “will provide clues to people driving to help them drive more calmly,” he said.

Addressing concerns that a stalled car could block an entire lane of traffic, Carterette said, “There is plenty of room for a vehicle to break down and still have traffic move around it. The bike lane also could be used as an emergency stopping lane.” Putting a barrier between the two lanes of opposing traffic to prevent headon collisions is inadvisable, he said, because “with a 35 mile-per-hour speed limit, that shouldn’t be necessary, and having a barrier would encourage people to drive more quickly.”

As for the logjam of southbound cars headed for the freeway and Downtown each weekday morning, SANDAG spokesperson David Hicks explained in a subsequent email that “traffic studies for Pershing Drive determined that there is excess roadway capacity to accommodate a lane reduction in some areas. The key design feature that maintains the existing functionality of Pershing Drive is the retention of four travel lanes at the intersection with Florida Drive and 26th Street. This will allow morning traffic to queue up the same way it currently does.”

The SANDAG presentation did not address how the new Pershing Bikeway will affect traffic entering and exiting the Naval Medical Center through the Florida-Pershing intersection, and it was not clear if the agency has been discussing its

Existing Pershing Drive Corridor

plans with the U.S. Navy.

The majority of the 30-plus attendees at the NPPC meeting were bicycle enthusiasts who spoke glowingly of the project, as did NPPC Chair Vicki Granowitz, who praised SANDAG’s civic leadership, saying “This is something we asked the city to do, and the city refused to do it.”

Public commenters who supported the project cited its positive impact on bicycling safety and air quality. Addressing the physical challenge of climbing Pershing’s notoriously steep grade, one supporter envisioned that more commuters will opt for bicycles with electric motors.

The only commenter who spoke in opposition warned that population spikes resulting from planned densification will swell vehicular

traffic on Pershing and lengthen the commutes of North Park residents who are forced to drive.

Granowitz noted that “overwhelmingly, the public input has been to support this project,” citing data that included “17 emails in support ... and a Facebook post in support that got 16 likes.” She concluded by framing the debate as a lifestyle difference between age cohorts. “I know that people are afraid of change ... [but] this generation of millennials don’t use cars the way people of my generation did,” she said. “So I would ask people to try to support innovation and vision.”

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Finding The Right Craft Beer For You A Crash Course in Beer Tasting with Coronado Brewing Company’s BREWMASTER, RYAN BROOKS

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PA, Stout, Pilsner, Lager, hops, and bitter are just a few beer terms you will hear tossed around the local bars of San Diego. With San Diego County becoming such a hot bed for craft beer drinkers, some people may be intimidated by such lingo.

Brewmaster Ryan Brooks from Coronado Brewing Company has some tips on finding the ideal beer style for you.

For many of us, the first style of beer we drink is of the lighter variety including Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, and Mexican Lagers such as Corona, Pacifico, Tecate. These lighter beers were important to my pallet training. There is nothing wrong with a mass produced lighter beer. This is an important step for new beer drinkers in learning what styles your pallet prefers.

The next step for the new craft beer drinker would be to experiment with all-malt versions of Lagers such as: Kirin, Kona Longboard, and Full Sail Session. All of these beers come from 100% malted barley and skip out on the corn, rice or sugar adjuncts that make a beer lighter in flavor and cheaper. This will help you understand some of the different tastes that beer styles have.

One of the good things about craft beer is that you can buy the beer in single bottles, most likely in a 22-ounce bottle. Start off with a familiar style, lager,

pilsner, maybe even pale ale. Trying all the different styles of beer in a smaller portion will help you understand what your pallet can handle.

One of my favorite things to hear from a novice beer drinker is the brutal honesty of their tasting notes. I distinctly remember quotes of “it tastes like wet crackers” or “it smells like how a clear gummy bear tastes.” These are the best real tasting notes. Too many times beer drinkers get that wine snobbiness about them and use generic tasting words that are overused.

I’m a fan of honest tasting.

You love it or you hate it. There is no right or wrong answer, if you taste it, that flavor is there for you. Over time you will be able to pick up subtleties that in the beginning get over looked due to a flavor overload from more malt than usual or an increased in bitterness, hop aroma. I encourage all beer drinkers to not always write off a style or brand because of a bad experience. Our pallets are always changing and what you hated at one point can become your new favorite.

Take a chance and be open-minded. But most of all enjoy a beer.

There is no reason to be intimidated by craft beer.

One of the great things about craft beer is that there are so many different styles to choose from; it’s almost impossible not to find one that you enjoy.

About Ryan Brooks: Ryan Brooks began home brewing in 2008 and quickly became involved in the local craft beer scene. His first brewing job came a year later when he started to work for Black Market Brewing in Temecula. Brooks’ next opportunity came at a brewery all the way around the world. In 2011, Malt Shovel Brewing in Sydney, Australia offered him a position to brew with them. After his year in Australia, Brooks returned to Black Market and earned the title of Head Brewer. Coronado Brewing came calling in 2012 and named Brooks their new Brewmaster, and he has brewing for them ever since. Recently, Brooks achieved one of the most prestigious awards in the brewing industry, World Beer Cup Champions for mid-sized brewery and Brewmaster for Coronado.

1 12 0z of Easy Up 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon minced capers 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed 1 egg 1 tsp. ground cayenne pep 1 lb. cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 oz portions 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 (12oz) pack corn tortillas 1/2 cup mayo 1/2 cabbage, shredded 1 lime, juiced 1 jalapeno, minced Directions: 1. To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don't worry about a few lumps).

2. To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne.

3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not too crisp. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, and white sauce.

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San Diego Becoming North America’s Bicycling Capital Report by San Diego Sport Innovators San Diego is becoming North America’s bicycling capital, where annual revenues from wholesale and retail sectors of the bicycling industry top $547 million, according to a report by San Diego Sport Innovators.

In the wholesale cycling and related manufacturing, there are currently more than 50 companies with annual revenues of $97.4 million, according to the report. The retail sector — bikes and related cycling gear — total $220 million per year generated by 227 independent bicycle dealers, with those IBDs employing an estimated 1,226 workers.

Other bike-related retail activity totals $230 million with $56 million in retail salaries and wages.

The report also focused on San Diego’s Cycling Consumer. Onethird of San Diego County residents or 1.1 million people currently participate in cycling. That’s a cycling population that exceeds the entire population of top cycling cities like Austin, Texas (885,400), Portland, Ore. (609,500) and Boulder, Colo.

(102,200). Additionally, 37 percent of San Diego cyclists or 470,000 identify themselves as “frequent/avid” cyclists; San Diego cyclists are 29 percent more likely to purchase a new bike in the next year than U.S. cyclists overall; and San Diego has experienced an 84 percent increase in the number of bicycle commuters since 2000.

The report pointed to San Diego demographics that support both cycling participation and industry growth. San Diego’s median household and per capita income is $63,996 and $31,043, respectively, versus the U.S. totals of $53,482 and $28,555. An important statistic to cycling growth is that San Diego’s 18-34 age group totals 27.4 percent of the population or No. 1 in the country.

San Diego continues to be a pioneering leader nationally with an emphasis on high-performance fitness; leading engineering of high performance machines; the birthplace and hotbed of Triathlon training; and a political will to get the population out of cars and onto bicycles, the report states. As of 2015, it said, San Diego County has approximately 1,340 miles of bikeway facilities, with the city of San Diego planning to more than double that number by 2030.

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San Diego Automotive Museum Puts Cars from TV Shows in New Exhibit The San Diego Automotive Museum announces the opening of its new exhibit — “Star Cars....As Seen on TV!” The exhibit features cars from movies and TV and will run through Oct. 2.

The exhibit illustrates the impact cars have had on film and television over the years.

Featured vehicles include: 1958

Plymouth Fury (“Christine”), 1950 Studebaker (“Batman Forever”), 1979 Checker Cab (“Catch Me if You Can”), 1972 Honda 600 (“Almost Famous”), 1975 Grand Torino (“Starsky & Hutch”), 1964 Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, 1947 Ford Police Car (“The Magestic”), 1950 Mark V Jaguar (“New York Heartbeat”), 1970 Volkswagen (“Herbie the Love Bug”), 1991 Pon-

tiac Firebird (“Knight Rider”), 2001 Honda S200 (“2 Fast 2 Furious”), 1966 Ford Thunderbird (“Thelma & Louise”), 1978 Subaru (“The Conjuring”) and a 1966 Crown Imperial (“The Green Hornet”).

The exhibit also features a 1976 Harley Davidson owned and ridden

by Evel Knievel. Memorabilia from the films and TV shows enhance the exhibit offerings.

The museum will hold a film festival to celebrate the cars. “Thelma and Louise” will air on Friday, July 29. “Almost Famous” will air on Friday, Aug. 5, and “Christine” rounds out the series on Aug. 12. Admission is just $5 per film or the entire series is available for just $12. Call (619) 398-0301 for details and tickets.

These films are rated R, so no children.

From ‘Herbie the Love Bug.’

Car from ‘Batman Forever.’

The evil car from ‘Christine.’

Car featured in ‘2 Fast 2 Furious.’

Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission prices are: $9 for adults, $6 for seniors (65 and over), $5 students with ID, $4 children ages 6 – 15. Children under the age of 6 are admitted free of charge. The museum is free to all San Diego County residents and military with ID on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

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MOPA Acquires Local Collection of Australian Photography

‘Untitled #20 by Bill Henson. ( Courtesy MOPA)

The Museum of Photographic Arts has established the Peter and Olivia Farrell Collection of Australian Photography in its permanent collection with the acquisition of 24 photographs and 100 photo books.

The acquisition is part of a larger initiative to expand MOPA’s permanent collection to include Pacific Rim artists and elevate Australian photography to a wider global audience while supporting photographers from that region.

“This is an ambitious endeavor

to better share the wonders of Australian photography with the public,” MOPA Executive Director Deborah Klochko said. “We’re not looking to re-create or redefine it.

We want to showcase it, while learning more about the phenomenal work being done.”

Sydney photography collector and dealer Josef Lebovic donated the photo books and supported Peter and Olivia Farrell in their decision to gift their representative collection of Australian photography to MOPA. In addition, the donation will establish an

acquisition fund for the ongoing purchase of contemporary Australian photography.

“As residents of San Diego, Olivia and I are delighted to be able to provide such excellent examples of both past and contemporary Australian photography,” Peter Farrell said. “We are sure MOPA visitors will delight in this collection.”

A range of artists are represented in the collection from early 20th century icons, such as Max Dupain, David Moore and Olive Cotton, to more recent work of

internationally known photographers like Tracey Moffat and Bill Henson. Henson’s photograph Untitled #20 (LMO SH177 N2A) is the first piece from the new acquisition to be included in an exhibition at MOPA. “Defying Darkness: Photography at Night” is on display through Oct. 2.

The upcoming 2018 exhibition and accompanying photo book will be one of the major projects Merry Foresta will undertake as MOPA’s first curator-at-large.

Foresta said she is interested in what kind of voice this work adds

to a global conversation about contemporary photography.

“Historically, institutions in Australia have energetically created a context for the understanding and appreciation of photography,” Foresta said. “We will have an opportunity to see the broad range of work offered by Australian artists. With its strong emphasis on engagement with new artists and audiences, MOPA offers an opportunity to experience new art and big ideas.”

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A Day of Arts and Leisure in Mexico City Contemporary art showcased in Museo Jumex Take a stroll in the famous Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City and visit Museo Jumex, which houses the largest private contemporary art collection in Latin America.

Opened in 2013 and designed by renowned British architect Sir David Chipperfield, the museum presents thought-provoking contemporary art shows as well as acclaimed international traveling exhibitions.

In addition to a rigorous visual arts program, Museo Jumex has become a key figure for the research and reflection of contemporary art in Mexico, hosting public and educational programs including different types of reading workshops, interactive events and other activities.

If you can make it there by September you’ll see Peter Fischli and David Weiss’s renowned exhibition, “How to Work Better,” which opened this June, bringing together more than 200 of their artists’ collaborative sculptures, videos, photographs and installations.

It follows the innovative and aweinspiring exhibition, “The Natural Order of Things,” which incorporated more than 100 works from Colección Jumex and served as a framework to present Chief Curator Julieta Gonzalez’s vision for the museum.

Her curatorial approach identifies culture, the built environment, information and technology, and the relationship between art and life, as key fields of agency in contemporary art. Gonzalez has been

a curator for museums across the world, including New York City, London and other parts of Latin America.

Later this year the highly anticipated exhibition of Canadian collective General Idea will open, presenting mixed medium works from October 2016 through February 2017.

When you’ve gotten your art fix for the day, be sure to stop at the museum’s bookstore housing oneof-a-kind publications and take a break at the café with a fresh cup of espresso.

Then you will find yourself in the beloved district of Polanco, where you can enjoy the cultural diversity and abundance of high-end stores and top-rated restaurants.

Museo Jumex, designed by renowned British architect Sir David Chipperfield, opened in 2013.

The museum presents thought-provoking contemporary art shows. (Photo by Moritz Bernoully)

One of the exhibits at Mexico City’s Museo Jumex. (Photo by Moritz Bernoully)

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