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Let’s Talk about Real Estate!

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BY RAY SHAY Over the past year, San Diego has experienced one of the largest gains in home appreciation value anywhere in the nation. The value gains in 92127 homes are even more impressive than in other parts of the City

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of San Diego. Looking at the above image you can see the widespread growth in home value across our great nation.

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Let’s talk about real estate!

The good news is that even though the recent housing numbers are just beginning to reflect the changing housing market we can already feel the home market slowing. This observation is from first-hand experience and discussions with countless other Brokers and REALTORS®.

If you are intent on selling your home to get the highest possible price I would encourage you to get the home on the market quickly or wait until January of 2022 to launch.

There are exceptions to this recommendation and it is based on the uniqueness or strength of your property. With very limited inventory there are still plenty of buyers out there looking and they are more than ready to pay top dollar.

We have found that by focusing our marketing dollars not only locally but also internationally and in northern California specifically, we are able to tap into many cash-heavy buyers that are intending to move into San Diego. Apple is just one of the tech companies moving employees to 92127. We would previously joke that we live in “Qualcomm Ranch instead of 4S Ranch” but with the number of Apple buyers in the area they may be competing to rename us to, “Apple Ranch.”

I encourage these buyers to go back to their real estate professionals and have them write the offer. I also add that we will be putting the house on the open market in order to represent our client’s best interests.

With so much cash hanging in the balance you can see why some agents may decide to accept these types of proposals and not put the home on the open market.

In my experience, I believe unless there are extenuating circumstances a seller is better off to fully market the home. The market always tells you the true value. As you can see, an accelerating market and limited inventory are really problematic at so many levels.

Stock gains and the historically low interest rates are much of the driving force for the increases in value. When you add the limited number of homes on the markets and demand for rentals it just exacerbates the situation.

A dynamic of the current housing market in 92127 I definitely do not like is when buyers are calling me on our “coming soon” listings and usually say something like, “We saw your new listing and we would like you to represent us in the purchase of the home.” This usually means, “We are frustrated we cannot get a home so we are dumping our REALTOR® and want you to represent us so you make more money and hopefully we get the home”.

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Unlike in years past, buyers can actually purchase a home with a low down payment and then rent it and it and it can cash flow.

Many of our clients are purchasing smaller properties and renting them out so they don’t have to travel to Texas or Tennessee to see their grandkids. It gives their children a foothold in real estate in one of the prettiest and nicest places to live in the country. @LocalUmbrellaMedia ADVERTISE | Press@LocalUmbrella.com

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August, an increase of 18,000 oer last year.”There will, however, still be a shortage of supply compared to demand in 2022. CoreLogic reveals: “Given the widespread demand and considering the number of standalone homes built during the past decade, the single-family market is estimated to be undersupplied by 4.35 million units by 2022.”

Yet, most forecasts call for home price appreciation to moderate in 2022. The Home Price Expectation Survey, a survey of over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts, calls for a 5.12% appreciation level next year. Here are the 2022 home appreciation forecasts from the four other major entities: The National Association of Realtors (NAR): 4.4% The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA): 8.4% Fannie Mae: 5.1% Freddie Mac: 5.3% Price appreciation is expected to slow in 2022 when compared to the record highs of 2021. However, it is still expected to be greater than the annual average of 4.1% over the last 25 years.

The bottom line is If you owned a home over the past year, you’ve seen your household wealth grow substantially, and you’ll see another nice boost in 2022. If you’re thinking of buying, consider buying now as prices are forecast to continue increasing through at least next year.

I encourage you to develop a relationship with a professional real estate agent long before you decide to sell or buy a home. There are so many things you can do now to make your home worth much more money in years to come in case you decide to sell.

An important prediction on the above graphic is what is expected to happen with interest rates in 2022.

No once can say for sure what will happen next year, but I would pay close attention to that number as it will have widespread impact if it increases quickly.

In other areas, many of our clients are asking what they should expect for 2022?

Lastly, you should never be surprised in a real estate transaction.

Don’t hesitate to call me or any of our professional real estate team members to the left.

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

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Prices are the result of the balance between supply and demand. The demand for single-family homes has been strong over the last 18 months. The supply of houses available for sale was near historic lows. However, there’s some good news on the supply side. Realtor.com reports:

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A COOL CAT – JAZZY EVENT AT LEGACY RESORT HOTEL AND SPA

By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson

A cool cat jazz performance, held at the Legacy Resort Hotel Resort & Spa, on Sept. 12, titled “The Speakeasy,” was reminiscent of a rocking New Orleans club, a prohibition-era hidden club, or a New York City jazz club from the 1960’s.

Myron McKinley Legacy Concert Series – The Speakeasy rocked the joint. But this “joint” is no dive. It’s the hotel and spa that reopened, closed previously due to the covid19 pandemic, to performances in their 500-seat performance theatre.

The Myron McKinley Trio, comprised of Myron McKiney on piano, Ian Martin on bass, and Stacey Lamont Sydnor on drums, introduced other musicians and performers throughout the night.

The band expanded to include Tony Pulizzi on guitar and Gary Bias on saxophone during various numbers.

“This is the first public concert in the theatre,” said co-producer Paul Berezetsky with Concerts.

Cafe. “We wanted to build a vehicle for artists to have stadium revenue.”

From Left to Right: Walfredo de los Reyes Jr (Drummer for Chicago) Mary Ann Daughtry (Singer/Songwriter) Josquin Des Pres (Producer/ Songwriter) Florentino Buenaventura (Concerts.Cafe CEO) and Steve Marciano (The Legacy Resort General Manager). Farima @ FT

What did renowned jazz bassist Bunny Bunny think of the Speakeasy event? “What a beautiful venue and the music was top notch. I really enjoyed the show.”

The concert was also the first in

a planned series of more concerts to come.

“I love the idea of a music series that puts a spotlight on really talented musicians and performers.

The show was incredible and such an amazing experience. I’m looking forward to the next one,” said Kaylene Peoples, an international recording artist and magazine publisher.

Under the musical direction of Earth Wind and Fire keyboardist, Myron McKinley, the show featured contemporary songs that were arranged and performed in the style of the roaring 20’s jazz era.

The all-star lineup included vocalists Sy Smith, Rebecca Jade, and Adam Aejaye Jackson. Dancer Sonya Enchill Om performed a solo piece as well.

Many locals may know Rebecca Jade from her San Diego Music Awards’ award-winning song, featuring Jason Mraz, titled “Bad Wolves.” photographer: Brian Ross

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What were some reactions to the performances?

“I was absolutely stunned by the incredible passion and technical skills of the musicians. Even though their playing together was flawless, each time a musician had a solo, I felt I was in the presence of genius!” said attendee and San Diego County resident Sylvia Hom. “At times, Myron’s hands were moving so fast, they were a blur.”

“It was a spectacular performance,” said Encinitas resident Jeff Nelson.

More responses from attendees: “It was a wonderful show start to finish. The singers and song selection were great, with the band in top notch form!” said Bart Mendoza. “Band leader and keyboardist Myron McKinley was amazing, but it was drummer Stacey Lamont Sydnor that really dazzled the crowd. Both showed a quick wit--the humor really adding to the feel of the night. Several standing ovations showed how enthusiastic the audience was for the night’s performances. The venue itself is worth noting, with wonderful sound and sightlines. A great night out.”

And the reviews kept coming: "Myron McKinley’s concert was amazing! An evening of high quality “live music” featuring virtuoso vocalists and instrumentalists in a theatre that compliments the art of sounds,” said drummer for the band Chicago’s Walfredo De Los Reyes Jr. Producers were Myron McKinley, Paul Berezetsky, and Florentino Buenaventura for Concerts.

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“We’re looking at November for our next Legacy Series,” said Berezetsky.

Visit: https://concerts.cafe or www.concerts.cafe for information on future events or to watch streaming of this and other concerts.

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30TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS / LOCAL MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT! The 30th Annual San Diego Music Awards took place on August 24 before a full house under the stars at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay. The show was once again held before a live audience after going digital in 2020, with nineteen awards handed out, as well as two Lifetime Achievement trophies, one to guitarist Jerry Raney (The Farmers) and an Industry Award given to Liz Abbott of the

San Diego Troubadour. Returning to the beautiful waterfront setting of Humphrey’s, the SDMA’s lived up to their reputation as the local music scene’s biggest party of the year, with a celebratory crowd cheering on a live soundtrack provided by nominees Electric Mud, Marujah, The Farmers, Brisa Lauren, Cindy Lee Berryhill with Joyce Rooks and Renata Bratt, Ed Kornhauser and Chick-

en Bone Slim. Funds raised by the awards show go to the San Diego Music Foundation’s Guitars for Schools Program, bringing music education back to the area’s kids and giving attendees, through their ticket purchases and donations, the opportunity to do a good deed while taking in some of the best music San Diego has to offer. Plans are already underway for next year’s edition.

Music Scene SD editor Bart Mendoza, photo- San Diego Music Awards founder Kevin “Best R&B, Funk or Soul Album” nominee “Best Blues Album” nominee Chickenbone bombed at sound check by “Best World Music Hellman Brisa Lauren Slim Album” nominees, Marujah

One of the evening’s performers, “Best R&B, Funk or Soul Preshow with Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Jer- Rock / Powerpop legends Barry Scott and Bob Monroe of the Album” nominee Brisa Lauren, with Kendrick Dial (Lyrical ry Raney (The Beat Farmers / Glory) and “Best Pop Album” Monroes celebrate their nomination for the “Best Video,” “Rosemary’s Daughter.”

Groove) and friends nominee Audrey Callahan

“Best Americana or Country Album” winners Coral Bells

Marc Hansen of Electric Mud acBest Jazz Album winner, pianist Ed Kornhauser and band, including bass- knowledges the crowd after winning for “Best Rock Album” ist McKenzie Leighton

Radio / Broadcast legend Jim McInnes presents the Lifetime “Best Americana, Blues or Jazz Song” nominee Cindy Lee Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Jerry Raney and his Achievement Award to Jerry Raney Berryhill sings with Joyce Rooks and Renata Bratt band The Farmers perform. Bassist Chris Sullivan (ex-The Penetrators) in the center, singer Corbin Turner on the right

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September-October, 2021 | VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 9

“HEALING THE HEROES OF 9-11” WITH MICHAEL GIER

By: Molly Galliher

Gier Productions in conjunction with the non-profit 22Zero recently honored the twentieth anniversary of 9/11 with the release of their documentary “Healing the Heroes of 9-11”. Detailing a life-saving PTSD treatment option, the film follows a group of five 9/11 first responders through their therapeutic process. With the success of his documentary “Wounded Heroes,” award-winning filmmaker and San Diego native Michael Gier is continuing to make an impact in the sphere of mental health awareness. This will be Gier’s second film dealing with alternative therapy for PTSD. In light of recent worldwide events, “Healing the Heroes of 9-11” finds itself incredibly relevant today. Mental health is a serious issue that is often overlooked.

This documentary illustrates the importance of treating the underlying causes of mental health conditions instead of solely focusing on treating the symptoms the conditions produce. Through his films, Gier is making an impact and serving an often invisible community. “Healing the Heroes of 9-11” is free to watch online at 22zero.org, on YouTube, and on Vimeo.

Q: Can you tell us about your start in filmmaking and about your company, Gier Productions?

A: My background is in entertainment. I made a living on stage in Los Angeles as a performer and starred in Broadway shows all across the country. I did that for most of my adult life. I got hired to work on a show in Los Angeles and from there decided to start working on television and film, something I still do. This got me interested in what was happening on the other side of the camera. I didn’t know much about production but I applied myself, bought some books, and taught myself about production. I started small and founded Gier Productions in 2009. From there, we continued to grow and now, we’ve produced hundreds of TV commercials, corporate videos, non-profit videos, short films, feature films, and even award-winning documentaries.

Q: What got you interested in documentary filmmaking?

A: I actually wasn’t planning on doing a documentary, it kind of happened accidentally. We were making a feature film with a storyline involving post-traumatic stress. I didn’t know much about PTSD so I started doing research, interviewing military professionals and veterans to learn more about it. I met this man named Carl who was battling PTSD and, at the time, was on sixteen different medications. He described the medications as a type of bandaid that just pushed back some of the symptoms without treating the underlying causes. He was only in his twenties and I couldn’t believe his condition. After that interview, I decided I wanted to produce my first documentary. I wanted to find out if there was anything else out there that could help these people truly heal instead of just prescribing them medication. That question ended up becoming the focus of my documentary “Wounded Heroes” which details different treatment programs for those dealing with PTSD. Q: Can you talk about your new film, “Healing the Heroes of 9-11”?

A: “Healing the Heroes of 9-11” features five 9/11 first responders, four from New York and one from the Pentagon. They talk about what they experienced and the trauma they went through.

From there, we talk about how that trauma has affected them for the past twenty years. One of the subjects hadn’t been able to get within two blocks of the site for the past two decades. We wanted to talk about their struggles due to their experiences and then detail their reactions to a therapeutic process called Trauma Resiliency Protocol or “TRP” which allows individuals to separate their emotions from a memory.

This helps relieve the trauma surrounding the event. All five of our subjects had life-changing improvements after going through TRP therapy. One subject improved so much that he was able to visit the memorial site during our filming. It’s really incredible.

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ing for them and is something we want to bring awareness to.

Q: What is TRP? A: TRP is a neurological intervention that separates memories from the emotions associated with them. This is done by building mental resiliency through training without directly referencing the specific traumatic events that are the cause of symptoms.

Q: How did you connect with the subjects involved in the film?

A: This film is being brought to the public by a non-profit organization called 22Zero. The founder of that organization and a veteran himself, Dan Jarvis, was featured in my other documentary “Wounded Heroes” and called me with an idea. He asked if I was willing to direct and produce a documentary about TRP, the therapeutic process that they created.

This film is 22Zero’s baby.

Q: How can people watch “Healing the Heroes of 9-11”?

A: The film was released on 9/11, the twentieth anniversary of the attacks. People can watch the film for free online on YouTube, Vimeo, and 22zero.org. There will also be zoom screenings and theater showings across the US. It’s important that people share these films so they can get to the people that need to see them.

Q: Was there a specific moment that stood out to you while making this film?

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A: Hearing their stories, to be able to watch these veterans and first responders that had given up get their lives back was incredible.

At one point, one of the subjects told us that he “feels like a soldier again” and that really struck me.

He had lost that and now is back to being himself after so long.

Watching how their lives have drastically improved without any medication was so powerful.

Q: What is your favorite part about your job?

A: I try to produce projects that impact people in a positive way, no matter what I do. The thing I love the most is having the opportunity to work on projects that get to change people’s lives. With “Wounded Heroes” and “Healing the Heroes of 9-11” especially, we are literally saving some people’s lives. That is so rewarding.

Q: Do you have any advice for others looking to get into documentary filmmaking?

A: Filmmaking is storytelling.

Do something that is going to be impactful. If you are going to spend all that time and effort producing a film, whether a short or a feature, do something that also has a message. That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice entertainment, it is just something that makes your film that much more important.

Learn more at www.22zero.org or www.gierproductions.com

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ROCK GUITAR HERO DON FELDER FIRES UP SERVING SENIORS 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA OCTOBER

Serving Seniors will kick off its second half century of service to San Diego’s low-income and homeless seniors in style with a celebratory concert featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitar legend Don Felder.

The concert highlights the organization’s 50th Anniversary ‘Sunshine Gala,’ which takes place on Saturday, October 2, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.

Both Serving Seniors and Felder are emerging into the sunshine after their plans were drastically changed by the coronavirus pandemic with more reasons to celebrate than ever before, Felder, formerly of The Eagles, with a legacy as one of the most innovative riff-generating songwriters of the modern rock era, released his first new solo album in seven years in April 2019. Titled American Rock ’N’ Roll, it showcases Felder’s versatile artistic talents, consisting of 11 high-energy rockers mixed with touching, thoughtful ballads.

However, like the rest of the world, Felder’s plans for touring were put on hold.

Likewise, as Serving Seniors looked forward to celebrating its 50th year of service in 2020, those plans were put on hold. Instead, virtually overnight Serving Seniors rapidly responded to the urgent health and nutritional needs of San Diego County’s low-income seniors impacted by COVID-19, creating a new program from scratch to provide a record breaking 1.7 million meals home-delivered and to-go meals for its clients during the pandemic year, and 2.1 million meals total during the 481 days the Serving Seniors Gary and Mary West Wellness Center dining room was closed.

Serving Seniors’ President and CEO Paul Downey celebrated 25 years with the organization in 2020.

Since being appointed the role in 1995, Downey has guided the nonprofit’s innovative efforts, making Serving Seniors a national model for compassionate and life changing care for seniors in need.

“Just as we looked forward to marking this significant milestone, our organization instead put all its energy into meeting an unprecedented need due to the unforeseen pandemic crisis,” said Downey.

“Without hesitation, our staff, volunteers and donors met the challenge to continue vital services to our low income and homeless seniors. Their accomplishments are worth celebrating.

“Forget the rocking chairs. We’re ready to rock with Don Felder into the next half century and invite San

Diegans to join us,” said Downey.

Tickets are available now for the 50th anniversary gala and private concert at the Serving Seniors website.

Felder was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Eagles in 1998. Felder spent 27 years with the Eagles, who recorded the top-selling album of all time — Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975), which has sold over 38 million copies (and counting).

“I’m blessed enough to have contributed to and been a part of a very talented mixture of voices, writing, guitar parts, and production. I’m very proud of that,” Felder says of the group.

Felder left the band in 2001 to forge a career as a top-tier solo artist. Felder added best-selling author to his resume when his 2008

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memoir, Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974-2001), became an instant New York Times smash bestseller.

Felder navigated the emerging rock scene in his native Gainesville, Florida, in the 1960s, while teaching guitar to Tom Petty and learning slide guitar from his longtime friend Duane Allman.

Felder’s lead guitar added fuel to Eagles tracks like “Already Gone,” “One of These Nights,” “Take It to the Limit,” and “New Kid in Town,” in addition to having co-written “Victim of Love,” “Those Shoes,” and his most popular co-creation, “Hotel California.”

Felder has also recorded with and performed alongside top-drawer artists such as The Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper, Warren Zevon, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, and Stephen Stills.

Delayed but not dimmed by the coronavirus pandemic, the 50th Anniversary ‘Sunshine Gala’ celebrates one half century of history brightening senior lives. The event features a cocktail reception, dinner, and live and silent auction, with a goal of raising $400,000 for

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programs and services needed now more than ever.

Longtime Serving Seniors supporters and notable San Diego philanthropists Gary and Mary West will serve as Honorary Committee. Serving Seniors’ past board chair, community leader, and Sempra Energy Director Molly Cartmill serves as the 50th Anniversary Steering Committee Chair, providing leadership guidance and strategic oversight for activities and events.

Major event sponsors are Sempra and Qualcomm.

Two in five older adults in San Diego County remain unable to afford basic rent, food, transportation, or healthcare. Through ongoing fundraising efforts including this year’s Sunshine Gala, Serving Seniors can help meet these basic needs.

Founded in 1970, Serving Seniors has grown to provide more than 640,000 nutritious meals and coordinated services to 5,000 older adults each year. Follow Serving Seniors on Facebook @ServingSeniorsSD, Instagram @servingseniorssd and Twitter @ServingSeniors.

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CONSIDERING THE CRUSH: REFLECTIONS ON EUROPEAN TRAVEL WHEN EVERYONE HAS THE SAME IDEA

By JC Cross

Travel restrictions are winding down in a number of countries around the world. But I am taking time to consider what I was really missing out on.

My last international trip was to Italy and when I was in Rome, I realized that I can no longer be on vacation in Europe without realizing I am vacationing. Turning the corner with my smartphone map, we ran into the crush to shoot photos at the Trevi Fountain. Everyone was shooting the same photo and posting it instantly. Look where I am!

Who really is “winning” this one?

The poet William Wordsworth took the Grand Tour like any English gentleman during the period from the 1660s to the 1840s. The tour’s goal was to foster in the traveler an appreciation of the continent’s classical culture and antiquities, and could last for months, sometime years.

But today’s absurdity known as tourism squeezes as many sites and masterpieces into a day as possible, not to mention visitors into titanic buses. The photo opp has replaced contemplation and consideration, with a dollop of inconsideration on top. You’re trying not to curse from the middle of the person stream.

(Want to see something truly absurd? Try the big squash on Mt. Everest.)

How far will the photo-tholon go for the perfect shot? Some travelers have angled for the perfect shot, right before plummeting off the rocky crag.

Politico wrote pre-COVID that it’s a “Boom time for European Tourism.” The article related how Barcelona city officials are trying to stop the construction of new hotels, how Amsterdam had to increase the fines for public drinking and urination, and how workers at Paris’ Louvre went on strike because of the crowds and conditions (read, trash and waste). In whole, ten European

cities published a letter expressing concerns about the uncontrolled growth of Airbnbs and other rental websites.

This isn’t a recent development. In 2017, a CNN story about tourism in Barcelona, Venice, Dubrovnik, and Prague detailed how local residents decried hordes of tourists who make too much noise, pollute the environment, and drive up the local rents. Authorities in Venice had to set rules about leaving trash and the wearing of shirtless swimsuits in public. By 2017, perhaps in a show of weariness, the regular population of Venice had dropped by two thirds in fifty years.

In Barcelona, residents picketed against the eight million annual visitors to their city. Officials there have worked to stop over-development, online rentals, and enacted a tourism tax. In Dubrovnik, enthusiasm for Game of Thrones locales created a 10% tourism increase in 2016. On one day, 9,300 visitors

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from seven cruise ships joined another 25,000 already staying in and around the city. (A typical tourist produces the same pollutants in a seven-day cruise as eighteen on land.) In Prague, bachelor parties and pub crawls were combated with a 10pm sound curfew. Cheap flights and travel services like Airbnb have driven the people crush.

European gentlemen of the Grand Tour sponsored art, language and poetry, classical culture, and of course, rubbing shoulders with other elites. But you can look back at their accounts as more instructive. One of my favorite coffee table books is Yesterday and Today: The Holy Land. Each two-page spread juxtaposes the 19th Century lithographs of the lands of Palestine and Jordan by the artist David Roberts with current day photographs. On one side you see time before cameras, with shepherds or Berbers leading a caravan. On the other, photos that show how much or how little

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things have changed.

Mark Twain famously quipped “travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” But he also wrote “whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” Why follow the majority streaming in and out of the Pantheon, the focus of seated locals drinking Campari?

Wordsworth also had enough: “I traveled among unknown men,/In lands beyond the sea;/Nor, England!

Did I know till then/What love I bore to thee/’Tis past, that melancholy dream!/Nor will I quit thy shore/A second time; for still I seem/ To love thee more and more.” Home isn’t so bad sometimes.

No one will ever really win the contest. I often have my vacation on the empty beach boardwalk at dusk.

Again, Twain: “Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”

Maybe now, I also get the people watchers. Another Campari please.

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SOLD DEL SUR NEIGHBORHOODS STYLE ADDRESS MANDOLIN II TWNHSE 8541 Old Stonefield Chase BRIDGEWALK DET 15471 Bristol Ridge Terrace MADERIA DET 15554 Canton Ridge Terrace AUBERGE DET 7909 Lusardi Creek Lane CABRILLO DET 15857 Paseo Del Sur PRADO DET 15870 Potomac Ridge Road AUBERGE DET 8176 Auberge Circle SENTINEL DET 8516 Lower Scarborough Court PRESIDIO DET 15796 Kristen Glen KINGSTON DET 16584 Newcomb Street

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SOLD 4S RANCH NEIGHBORHOODS STYLE ADDRESS AMANTE DET 10529 Hollingsworth Way AMANTE DET 10546 Hollingsworth Way GARDEN WALK DET 10487 Paseo De Linda GARDEN WALK DET 16430 Calloway Drive GARDEN WALK DET 17083 Ralphs Ranch Road CEDAR CREEK DET 10245 Prairie Fawn Drive CEDAR CREEK DET 10150 Prairie Fawn Drive CHANTECLAIR DET 10461 Monterey Ridge Drive PATINA DET 16553 Aldama Court LEGACY DET 10124 Lone Dove Street TERRENO DET 16230 Cayenne Ridge Road HOMESTEAD DET 9775 Fox Valley Court PROVIDENCE DET 16377 Fox Valley Drive TERRENO DET 15219 Heather Stone Court LEGACY DET 10218 Lone Bluff Drive REUNION DET 10222 Sienna Hills Drive CANYON RIDGE DET 15164 Cross Stone Drive

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3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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SOLD GATED COMMUNITIES NEIGHBORHOODS STYLE ADDRESS Santaluz DET 8153 Santaluz Village Green S The Lakes DET 8624 Tillage Lane Santaluz DET 14457 Caminito Lazanja Santaluz DET 14428 Rock Rose Santaluz DET 7539 Delfina The Lakes DET 8739 Tillage Lane Salviati DET 17029 Castello Circle Crosby DET 8155 High Society Way Crosby DET 8176 Pale Moon Road The Lakes DET 8256 The Landing Way Crosby DET 7708 Top O The Morning #336

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TINA AFTER DARK Once in a while I wonder if I should share a new restaurant because it’s already super hard to get a reservation. After all, Ken’s Sushi Workshop might be San Diego’s best kept secret--I really think the locals don’t talk about this place more because they don’t want it to become too packed!

Ken’s Sushi workshop is tucked away in an unassuming business park in Del Mar, 11375 EI Camino Real #120, but the food does not disappoint. Ken is a master sushi chef who learned from San Diego’s best, Mr. Ota at Sushi Ota. Ken is also the nicest and friendliest gentleman who will make your dining experience a true pleasure. If you let him create unique dishes for you, you won’t be disappointed. Plus, the ingredients are as good as you can get and they are expertly prepared

by Ken personally and his staff. The fish was so fresh and every dish had its own twist that elevated any sushi I’d ever had!

I was definitely a little skeptical when we first discovered the restaurant because of its unusual location, but from top to bottom, the food was absolutely inspired, impressively understated with professional service. It is quite expensive, but it’s hard to overstate just how high the quality was across the board.

The bottom line is that if you’re looking for superior sushi with a choice price tag, this is your spot. Ken cultivates creativity and mixes it with scrumptious flavor using only EXTREMELY fresh fish. Not to mention his very professional service staff that are as warm as the hot sake.

I am planning to return again for lunch and then drive a couple miles down the street to hike Tyra Wu (my daughter) enjoying sushi! Torrey Pines State Beach. Both are gems of San Diego!

However, you are not going to find crazy, edgy types of maki sushi at Ken Sushi Workshop, or flashy fusion dishes coming out of the kitchen; heck, you’re not even going to find a website. Instead, Ken is all about nailing the basics: straight-forward, old-school nigiri, maki, and a bit of kitchen fare, all about as good as I’ve ever tried.

Two highlights are the scallop nigiri topped with yuzu and a lightly-torched golden eye snapper, the latter of which was just about the only nod to a newer school of sushi making. And shout out to the

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Why is it important to live in a good school district?

The 92127 beat with Daron Borst

When my wife and I moved to San Diego 14 years ago we did not have children. We understood purchasing a home in a good school district was important, but we did not fully appreciate the reasons why. Beyond the educational value for your children, a good school district stabilizes home values by creating demand. Even in a down market a highly ranked public school system can dampen price volatility simply because buyers will pay a premium to ensure their children receive a good education.

testing scores, graduation and college admission rates, to school rating websites such as Niche, GreatSchools, and SchoolDigger, potential home buyers have ample information available to aid in this important decision. When researching school districts pay attention to the criteria used by the rating companies. Ensure they are measuring what is important to you.

If you or anyone you know needs help in your home purchase or sale, do not hesitate to give me a call. I would be honored to help you find the right home for you and your family.

The 92127 zip code is served by the Poway Unified School District (PUSD), which is consistently ranked as one of the best districts in San Diego County by a variety of rating organizations.

Niche, a national school ranking and review company, gives PUSD an overall A+ grade. Niche ranks PUSD in the top two school districts in San Diego County, the top 30 in California, and the top 300 in the United States.

PUSD serves over 36,000 students, operating 25 elementary schools (K-5), one elementary and middle school combination (TK-8th), six middle schools (6-8), one continuation high school, five comprehensive high schools (9-12), and one adult school.

The communities in zip code 92127 are predominately served by Del Norte and Rancho Bernardo High Schools, both rated A+ by Niche. The middle schools serving the area are Oak Valley, Black Mountain, Bernardo Heights, and Design 39 Campus (K-8), all receiving A ratings. Our elementary schools - Westwood, Monterey Ridge, Del Sur, Turtleback, Stone Ranch, Willow Grove, and Design 39 - are all rated A or A+.

In 2021, data collected by the National Association of Realtors showed nearly 50% of home buyers were between the ages of 31-55, with over half of this group having school age children. A realtor.com survey of prospective home buyers found 73% said school boundaries were important in their home search. This survey found buyers were willing to compromise on two of the most desirable features of a home, the garage and kitchen, to purchase in a good school district.

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STORY TIME WITH TROY

Dreaming of South of France As summer comes to a close many families are putting aside their vacation plans but if you are tentatively thinking about setting your sights on France I have the 411 or in other words, the rundown.

If you’re not vacationated, you might as well not bother making the trek halfway across the world because they are going to make your life very difficult if not impossible. Getting into France you will need a vacation card or a negative Covid test but I’m not familiar with the process if you aren’t vaccinated.

There is talk of getting a virtual vaccine card rather than the white sheet of paper so keep an eye out.

The process looked like this: Check in and check your vaccine card with the front desk operator. Side note, I flew non stop from LAX to Paris which was a 9 hour and 55 minute flight. I took the train from Solana Beach to Union station and then got an Uber to the airport which truly is the way to go!

I flew Delta and let me tell you they just introduced these new premium seats that are in between Delta Comfort+ and business class which really is a perfect sweet spot if you don’t want to splurge on the five thousand dollar business class fare.

The beaches are pristine but don’t expect it to look like Solana beach as it’s usually quite rocky. I like to say it’s just a different type of beach and is still nothing short of beautiful with lots of sea life to look at.

I tried scuba diving near St Tropez and that was an absolute blast and highly recommended. Some people ask if it’s necessary to rent a car and my only advice is to prepare for smaller vehicles as the streets are always very narrow and not so forgiving for new drivers. Of course it’s easier just to hop in the car and go anywhere in France as there’s so many places to see but I always advise if there are a lot of people and you don’t want many moving parts, then try to plan for a car free vacation. It will be more costly but you can’t put a price on full relaxation which is what you travel so far for.

It is important to note, if you want to get into a restaurant, go to any events or theme parks you will need either a vaccination card or a negative test within 72 hours.

In order to get back into the United States, according to the time that I left and is subject to change, all you need was a negative Covid test within 72 hours of departure and that could either be a PCR test or antigen test.

Moral of the story is that you will need your vaccine card if you intend to have a stress free vacation. Wherever you’re After landing, we went through our regular customs routine headed next, always double check the cases and protocols put which was normal and again you had to show your vacin place so you don’t miss out on any precious time with your cine card. I had a connecting flight to Nice so we had to go family and friends. through security again which took another 30 minutes but anticipated longer wait times.

Wishing you all a wonderful start to the new school year.

Finally, you have another customs line that takes another 15 Thank you for joining me, until next time! minutes. Thus, plan for at least a 2 hour layover if not longer.

Troy Shay

Now the South of France was its typical self with tons of summer traffic. The water was warm, clear and very salty. The food was to die for per usual with the pizzas coming straight from the oven and the black truffle sprinkled on my fresh pasta.

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STARING AT THE SUN XIII

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Free Show, Free Local Music Album!

San Diego music fans will want to pick up a copy of the local music compilation Staring at the Sun XIII. Produced

by Music Scene editor Bart Mendoza, the album is sponsored by publisher Local Umbrella Media and rehearsal studio / music center Rock and Roll San Diego, with support from 91X-FM’s Loudspeaker program and host, Tim Pyles. This edition of Staring at the Sun XIII features 46 of San Diego’s favorite artists in a 2 disc, six panel package, complete with exclusive art by comics legend Scott Shaw!

On September 30, The Casbah will host a free album release show, featuring Nathan Raney, Evening’s Empire and Tamar Berk, with The Tourmaliners in the Razzmatazz Room. The night will be hosted by Hairy Scary Spice of the Spice Pistols and Bart Mendoza.

The fun starts at 9 p.m.

Started in 1992, the Staring at the Sun compilation series has become a highly collectable snapshot of San Diego’s music scene through the decades. “There are so many wonderfully talented

musicians and bands in San Diego it’s a very validating experience to be included in this compilation,” said bassist Spike Mike Muellenberg, aka Hairy Scary Spice of the Spice Pistols, who feature on the album. Nathan Raney concurs. “I love Staring at the Sun,” he said. “Not every city invests in its local music scene, but San Diego has such a rich history in music, it’s awesome to be a part of that history. It’s an honor to walk in the footsteps of all the musician before me and continue this amazing scene.” Meanwhile guitarist Wayne Riker is succinct. “I like the fact that I can hear dozens of local artists on one compilation album that would pique my interest to see live,” he commented.

This year’s edition of Staring at the Sun has a wide range of music, with longtime favorites such as The Monroes, The Sleepwalkers, Electric Mud, Mittens and Falling Doves with Pete Best.

Yes, that Pete Best. There are plenty of SDMA (and other awards) winners to be found here, including two Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, Wayne

Riker (2018) and Richard Livoni (2020), here with his group, Sons of Edison.

Classic artists return as well, including punk pioneers, The Dinettes, with their first song in decades, and Eli Holland as well as Laurie Beebe Lewis (Mamas and Papas / The Buckinghams) contribute a song from their new group, The Original Starfires. Then there’s radio jingles from Mojo Nixon, Manual Scan, Pony Death Ride and Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra. We’re just scratching the surface; Sorry It’s Over, Cambrian Shores, The Naked I, Ariel Levine, Sometimes Julie, Roni Lee, The Spice Pistols, Evan Diamond, The Tourmaliners, Mind Cell, Enter The Blue Sky and many more.

Adding to the celebration the night will also showcase the release of Nathan Raney’s latest album, Season of Serenity.

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Museum of Making Music For fans of music, it’s easy enough to find details on particular artists, but locating info on the history and nuances of the instruments used to create said music is a very different thing. Luckily for anyone interested, The Museum of Making Music (5790 Armada Dr, 92008) is located in Carlsbad, giving aficionados an inside look at how music is made. The museum has been completely remodeled, going from a linear timeline footprint, to a more interactive, immersive facility, featuring in depth displays for adults and plenty of interactive, hands on activities for the younger set. The updated Music of Making Music is a joy to wander through, with computer touch screens and an impressive array of instruments, from basic stringed creations of wood to electronic marvels.

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and the people who make those instruments and what happens to the instruments when they get into the hands of you and I,” said the museums Marketing Manager, BJ Morgan. He’s particularly happy with the museum’s new layout.

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change; how makers made instruments, how retailers sold those instruments and then what happened to those instruments when they became popular, when they changed beyond their intended purpose and the emotional connection that people have to their instruments when they make music.”

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enjoys making music or is just curious about how far we’ve come in the process, this museum is an essential visit. Looking around the new exhibits, as a music fan himself, Morgan is pleased with both the museums updated look and the additional information on offer to the public. “We hope that visitors learn something about how the music they love is created,” he said. “And we hope to make it a fun experience.”

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The NAMM Show

The Museum of Making Music is located in the NAMM (National

Association of Music Merchants) offices located in Carlsbad. Outside of the music world, NAMM is virtually unknown, but amongst musicians, it’s a name that is revered. NAMM is synonymous with music. A large part of that is due to their annual epic tradeshow held at the Anaheim Convention Center. With attendance at well over

100,000, there is no question that the NAMM tradeshow is one the biggest music events on the planet.

2018 saw more than 2,000 exhibiting companies from around the world taking part, with more than 7,000 brands represented. Essentially for retailers to learn about new products, and not open to the public, it’s the hottest ticket for just

about any musician, with miles of aisles roam, numerous seminars and demonstrations, plus the bonus of plenty of sightings of musical heroes in attendance. The pandemic cancelled the 2021 edition and the 2022 edition has likewise been postponed. Normally held at the end of January, NAMM 2022 will now take place June 3 – 5.

SLACK KEY OHANA

Lucky Accidents

Fans of the acoustic guitar, ukulele and Pacific sounds, will want to hear the new combo, Slack Key Ohana, comprised of Kamaka Mullen and Brian Witkin. Playing music steeped in the traditions of Hawaiian music, although Slack Key Ohana is a duo, the band lineup depends on the occasion, ranging from duo to full band with pedal steel, bass, drums, ukulele, four harmony vocals etc.

The band’s creation was almost inevitable, given the lineup of circumstances. “Brian approached me about slack key guitar lessons after finding me online,” Mullen said. The first lesson was at Witkin’s office at Pacific Records / Rock and Roll San Diego. “As I entered the studio, I had to pretend to be uninterested in how freaking awesome the whole place was (and still is),” Mullen said. “Well, we had ongoing lessons at his house and a few at his studio. One day I posted a pic of my home recording rig as a teaser to my next project, and Brian

was like, “Do you want to record at my studio?” Of course, that was a no brainer.” Witkin produced and engineered Mullen’s most recent album, I Mua. “After that, one thing led to another for us to collaborate.

It was like we were meant to find each other. We even found out that we were both born the same year.”

What’s the attraction to the classic Hawaiian sound? “I’ve been drawn to Hawaiian culture pretty much my entire life as I was lucky to start visiting the islands at a young age and it stuck,” Witkin said. “I even have an extensive vinyl collection of vintage Hawaiian music at home that I’m very proud of.” Mullen notes the duo are both big fans of the powerhouse trio, Hui ‘Ohana. “Our thought was, maybe we could create a duo and get younger generations excited about slack key guitar again.

As we know, it’s a dying art. Even in Hawaii it’s not that common. So, one of the things we hope to do is revitalize the slack key movement.”

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their debut album, but first a self titled EP will be released, featuring a mix of originals and covers.

“Our recording and writing process was a bit unorthodox as we were

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writing and recording at the same time,” Mullen said. “This led to some magical “accidents” that we couldn’t re-create even if we tried.

It was pure magic. Everything from the secret pop of the tape when we were mastering to the improvisational endings. Lucky accidents.”

The band currently has about 3 hours’ worth of material for extended live shows. “We have some originals as well as vintage covers that we give our own special treatment to, the “Hanalei Treatment,” Mullen said. “We have hula songs, and we also adopt modern Hawaiian song writer’s songs into our performances. We have a little bit of something for everyone.”

The future holds plenty of recording and hopefully, world travels.

Slack Key Ohana has begun to play live, with a view to touring as soon as possible. Recent gigs include the sold out East County Magazine “Party in Paradise” at Jamul Casino on September 25. “Before we officially launched, we were already getting a lot of booking interest,” Witkin commented. “Apparently, there aren’t a lot of groups out there doing what we’re doing,” he said good naturedly. www.SlackKeyOhana.com

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CATHRYN BEEKS

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The hardest working woman in San Diego?

It’s a long list of potential candidates for that accolade, but near the top would have to be Cathryn Beeks. A performer herself, with multiple SDMA nominations to her credit, as well as a band member of both Calamity and The Desert Drama Club, she’s involved in many aspects of the arts community as a photographer, film maker and event producer, and even has a vintage clothing business. However, Beeks is perhaps best known as the host and producer of the long running Listen Local online radio program What sets her show apart from other local radio shows? “Well, my show has always offered a wide variety of genres and unless the audio quality is unlistenable, I include every song that is submitted,” Beeks said. “So there are really slick professionally produced studio tracks as well as some pretty lo fi home recordings.” She notes that she also uses the term “local” loosely these days “since many of my favorite artists have left San Diego, so my show includes unsigned music from all over the world. I think the most unique aspect of the show, however, is that each song is introduced by the songwriter or band which I find engaging as it gives me a deeper appreciation of the song.”

Beeks has been broadcasting since 2005, co-

producing her first Listen Local program with Tim Flack of Idynomite Media in 2005. She next hosted The Homegrown Hour on 102.1 KPRi from 2009 to 2015 and had a short stint on KNSJ in 2016. “Since then I’ve been producing a monthly show and you can hear every episode from anything I’ve ever done on www.

Soundcloud.com/listenlocalradio,” Beeks said.

There you will find over 700 local music themed episodes from various shows over the years.

“Some exciting recent news is that I’ll be hosting an hour show the first Sunday of every month on Jack’s Tracks on KPRi 93.1fm Pala Rez Radio beginning in September.”

Beeks focus is on San Diego, though currently she resides in the high desert, at Hart Acres. “It’s named in honor of my dad, Hartley Beeks, who we lost in December of 2019,” Beeks said. “It’s a private campground/event space that we’re carving into the sand on my parents 2.5 acres in Lucerene Valley. So far we’ve built a putt putt golf course, horseshoes and bocce ball, a fancy water closet, outdoor shower, added camping sites and remodeled our RV into a comfy and creative space where folks can write songs, paint, or just relax in the magical Mojave.” This Fall Hart Acres will be offering The Songwriter Sleepover and Chick Camp retreats as well as a Berkley Hart songwriter’s retreat and a special Halloween weekend event.

Despite the hard work, Beeks is happy to support the area’s artists. “San Diego’s local music community is a family,” she said. “It’s supportive and nurturing while still being cool and full of legit rock stars.” She considers that she is still discovering the High Desert’s music community,

“but the Joshua Tree area certainly feels similar in that everyone, no matter what skill level, seems to appreciate and respect each other and seem willing to help.” She notes that it takes many things to nurture a vital music scene. “I’ve always felt that a music community’s vibe comes from how supportive the media are in including their city’s music and, most importantly, those special venues that we all know and love in each town. San Diego has a few very supportive journalists and we’ve had so many venues that feel like home, the kind of legendary places that make a scene.”

With decades in the music biz, what drives Beeks? “Even though there is no benefits package or 401K, I view music promotion as a job and it’s a job I love,” she said. “I am fortunate to have loyal and supportive sponsors and subscribers via Patreon who make it all possible.

Besides my vintage clothing gig and photo work here and there this is literally how all of the Listen Local programs and I survive. It is those folks who encourage me to continue and allow me to do so,” Beeks said. “My goal is to increase listenership and subscribers so I can offer more services, more programs and share more stuff. www.Patreon.com/listenlocalradio www.HartAcres.info www.cathrynbeeks.com

NEW RELEASES “It’s not only fun to replay and reimagine that material; I believe it’s important to remember and honor where we came from and how we got here.”

• Jason Mraz is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his independently released album, Live & Acoustic. Recorded live at legendary venue, Java Joe’s in Ocean Beach, alongside percussionist Toca Rivera, the new edition, out November 5, will be highlighted by two unreleased songs from the original recordings – “Water” and “What We Want.” The album has been remastered and will be available on vinyl for the first time. “Live & Acoustic celebrates the poetry, harmony, and humor that became the foundation for my entire career,” Mraz said.

• Hip hop fans will want to hear Riston Diggs new album out this month, 35. “The cover represents the year I was born,” he noted.

The seven-song album is produced

by Banyon Bachman of the saxophone band, One Hot Planet. Any special guests? “None at all,” Riggs said. “This is a full solo project of me!”

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soon, but “we’re still deciding on doing an album,” said Bloodstone.

His next solo album is already in the works, set to be called, Holy Micromony.

• Bloodstone the Street Preacher returns this month has a new album, My Testimony.

Meanwhile he’s formed a new all-star hip-hop combo, Da GRINDAZ, made up of Bloodstone the Street Preacher, BMSD and AD Walker. The trio have a new single out now, “Slap It In Ya,” with a video on the way. “We were all brainstorming on doing a song,” said Bloodstone. “Once we got the idea, I said we should just make a group called da Grindaz, because we’re all working hard.” Second single “Where da Party at” is due @LocalUmbrellaMedia

• Alternative rockers Evening’s Empire debut album, Alive For Us, is out now. “It reflects the long journey we’ve taken coming together and taking on the challenges of life when you lose your way,” says the band. “Our next single we’re releasing to mark the album and that journey is appropriately called “Fall Behind.”

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• Music Scene SDTV, brought to you by Concerts.Cafe and Local Umbrella Media, airs every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. on your favorite platform, including Amazon Prime, Youtube, Facebook etc. Upcoming episodes include September 24: Tamar Berk, October 1: The Spice Pistols and October 8: Victoria Robertson • 1970’s era music icons Abba are back after a 40 year break. Video footage announcing their return includes Benny Andersson playing piano, with place of prominence given to a Taylor Guitar.

• Drummer Brad Cunningham, bassist Wayne Kellerman and guitarist Mike Baier from rockers Overfall have started a new progressive hard rock/metal band called Ashes of Fate. The trio will join forces with second guitarist Tony Martinez and lead singer Tim Bortree. “We’re working on original material and looking to get out on a stage by end of this year or the beginning of 2022,” said Cunningham.

• Hit songwriter Stephen Bishop has his autobiography, On and Off, published May 2022.

• Black Market III has recorded a version of the classic song by 1960’s legends, Love, “Alone Again Or.” In related news, Love Revisited, featur-

ing original Love guitarist Johnny Echols, will perform at the Casbah on October 15. The Loons open.

• Classic rock heroes Chicago have

a new compilation, Japanese Singles Collection, collecting rare edits and several sung in Japanese. The 2-CD / 1-DVD collection includes the bands run of hit single featuring former Point Loman, bassist / singer Jason Scheff.

• Hades Reborn is a new progressive rock trio featuring singer Lee Lake, guitarists Mike Ruggirello and John Garvey, as well as bassist Wayne Kellerman and drummer Derron Dubree. “Lee and I were writing and jamming last year and we let nature take its course,” said Ruggirello of the bands formation.

The band’s first single “1983” is due in November. Ruggirello can be seen regularly on Music Scene SDTV’s Gadget Corner.

• Former Steve Miller guitarist Greg Douglass has a new band, The Sidewinders. “The singers are great,” said Douglass. “We have a bassist who is freakishly good. I’ve never been prouder to step onstage with a group of players.” The setlist includes guitar hero favorites such as “Beck’s Bolero” by Jeff Beck and “Vaseline Machine Gun” by Leo Kottke, as well as plenty of Steve Miller tunes, including Douglass own “Jungle Love.” Meanwhile, Douglass is a guest on the upcoming album from Creedence Clearwater Revival founder Doug “Cosmo” Clifford and Steve Wright of The Greg Kihn Band, For All the Money in the World • The California Guitar Trio has released a new album, Live In Scottsdale On Tour With King Crimson, recorded as part of a recent tour opening for said legendary group.

The band includes Chapman stick player Tom Griesgraber: “The recording captures our entire opening set from the last show in Scottsdale, AZ and also includes videos of the entire performance,” he said. “The tour was a whirlwind of fourteen shows across eight states in less than three weeks, traveling from FL through GA, TN, TX, CO, UT, CA and finally AZ. We played in some truly historic venues like the Ryman in Nashville, Fox Theatre Atlanta and the Greek Theater in LA as well as a sports arena in Austin and several amphitheaters. It’s a joy and a challenge making music with Bert Lams and Paul Richards and I hope you enjoy the results!”

• On October 2, jazz/rock/soul fusion combo Hemisphere will perform their album, American Dreams, at Humphrey’s Backstage Live. “This will be a ten-piece band performance,” said the band’s guitarist, Rob Shinno. “We have a lot of pent-up energy for our first

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show back and plan to blow the roof off the place.” The bill includes the Grant Clarkson Trio opening the night and the Hemi-Funkadelics to close the show. Hemisphere is currently in the studio working with producer Peter Sprague.

• Blues favorites The January Berry Band are at Grease Punk Studio working on original music for an upcoming album • The Casbah’s Ben Johnson has a book release event on September 25 at Verbatim Books (4-7 p.m.) The celebration spotlights Johnson’s latest, “Children of the Web,” book three of the Webworld Trilogy

• Legendary 1960’s era San Diego garage rockers, The Lyrics will have their 1965 single “So What / They Can’t Hurt Me” reissued by British label Big Beat / Ace Records this month. Both songs are also included on the Various Artists compilation: Blow My Mind! The Doré-Era-Mira Punk & Psych Legacy, also from Ace.

• The Grand Ole Opry has released a new merchandise line featuring former Oceanside country star, Barbara Mandrell, in celebration of her signature hit “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” The items include “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” branded shirts, posters, and coffee mugs and more. Mandrell ultimately scored 50 Top 40 Country hits, including six #1’s.

• “We are a unique novelty variety duo,” says Danny D of The Microphone Doctors. “We just released our latest single, “The Deuce & Mom’s Spaghetti,” which is hip hop take on classic children’s songs.”

The pair have a new album out on Halloween called, Together with Two, which will be released alongside a children’s picture book and is set to feature a “pronouns song.”

“I have had two other books in the San Diego Library and am excited to release a new book, on inclusion and diversity!” www.themicrophonedoctors.com • Plosivs is the name of the new @LocalUmbrellaMedia

band featuring Rob Crow (Pinback etc), John Reis (Drive Like Jehu / Rocket From The Crypt), Atom Willard (drums - Against Me!, Angels & Airwaves) and Jordan Clark (bass - Mrs. Magician).

The first song from the band “Hit The Breaks” is out now, they make their live San Diego debut November 5 at the Quartyard.

• Residency news: Violinist Alicia Previn performs a solo show, Through the Decades, every Sunday at the Jacked Up Brewery in Escondido. Set times alternate each week so check the venue listings.

Previn performs solo (with loops and backings) versions of classic songs from various eras. Previn can be heard on several chart recordings including General Public’s “Come Again” (1986), Cracker’s “Mr. Wrong” (1992), The Hothouse Flowers “Easier In The Morning” (1987) and The Communards “You Are My World” (1984) • Powerpop fave Steve Rosenbaum will be featured on a second Asa Brebner tribute album, “I Am Not Gone 2”, due to be released later this year. “Asa was a Boston institution,” said Rosenbaum. “I covered his song, “I Walk The Streets.” Brebner was a former member of such iconic 1970’s era bands as Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers and Robin Lane and the Chartbusters.

• Rap trio Sky Tower Click has released a new single / video “4Life,” from the forthcoming album, Came A Long Way”. Sky Tower Click is rappers Mackvillin, Nasty-O and Hustle Mac. • Switchfoot has just dropped the fifth single / video, “Lost Cause,” from their latest album, Interrobang. Collectors alert: The band has recently issued a slew of new cool merch as well as made Interrobang available in six different colored vinyl limited editions

• Deven Berryhill of The Tourmaliners also performs with iconic combo The Surfari’s. At a festival date in Marysville, Michigan on August 28, the band was joined onstage by Anson William of 1970’s sitcom, Happy Days, for a dance through “Misrilou” • In local label news: Surfdog Records has just released rock-a-billy icon Brian Setzer’s first solo album in seven years, Gotta Have The Rumble.

The album’s second single is “Smash Up On Highway One.” Meanwhile, Pacific Records has signed Star Vox Lullaby, with a new single out now, “Love Inside Out” and an EP, Venus 1, Out September 24. Notably, Star Vox Lullaby is a group composed of Patricio A. Pickslay (AKA Lotus), Jon Wuebben (AKA J Dub), and J Scott Bergman (AKA L Nuclear), all of which have independent releases with Pacific prior to the formation of the band.

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SMOKING CANNABIS DOES NOT HARM YOUR LUNGS LIKE SMOKING TOBACCO

By Michael Patterson, NSA, OTR/L, CEAS

A recent study published in the JAMA NETWORK asked the ageold question; Is there an Association between Marijuana Exposure and Pulmonary Function over 20 years?

What they discovered was that “occasional and low cumulative marijuana use was NOT adverse effects on pulmonary function”.

In other words, cannabis smoke – unlike tobacco smoke – doesn’t have such a drastic impact on lung function despite having some of the same chemical profile in smoke.

The study performed was called CARDIA, which is a longitudinal study designed to measure risk factors for coronary artery disease in a cohort of black and white women and men (n = 5115) aged 18 through 30 years and healthy at enrollment in 1985. Participants were sampled from 4 US communities without selection for smoking behaviors and comprise a broad cross-section of typical tobacco and marijuana use patterns.

Each study center (Oakland, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Birmingham), participants underwent a baseline examination and 6 follow-up examinations, with 69% retention at year 20. Pulmonary function testing was performed at years 0, 2, 5, 10, and 20. For this investigation, we included all visits for which pulmonary function, smoking behavior, secondhand smoke exposure, height, and waist circumference were available.

Current intensity of tobacco use (cigarettes smoked per day) was assessed at each examination. These data, along with baseline examination data on past years of smoking, were used to estimate cumulative lifetime exposure to cigarettes in terms of pack-years, with 1 packyear of exposure equivalent to 7300 cigarettes (1 year × 365 days/y × 1 pack/d × 20 cigarettes/pack). Misclassification of smoking exposure by self-report, measured by comparisons with serum cotinine levels, is uncommon.19 Current intensity of marijuana use (episodes in the last 30 days) was also assessed at each examination.

Using baseline examination data on past lifetime exposure to marijuana, current intensity of marijuana use, and another question designed to assess number of joints or filled pipe bowls smoked per episode we calculated total lifetime exposure to marijuana joints in joint-years, with 1 joint-year of exposure equivalent to 365 joints or filled pipe bowls smoked (1 year × 365 days/y × 1 joint/d), as described previously.20 The 5115 CARDIA participants recruited in 1985-1986 contributed 20 777 total visits that included pulmonary function testing. Of these, 959 visits were excluded for lack of complete information on smoking behavior, 114 for lack of height or waist measurements, and 1 for an unknown visit date, leaving 19 703 visits (95%) with complete data from 5016 participants (98%). Participants contributed 3.9 visits/participant on average; attrition was more common in tobacco smokers but not associated with marijuana use. FEV and FVC varied across participants, increased slightly with age through the late 20s, and declined slowly thereafter.

More than half of participants (54%; mean age at baseline, 25 years) reported current marijuana smoking, tobacco smoking, or both at 1 or more examinations. Smoking patterns differed by race and sex, with black women most likely to smoke tobacco only, white men most likely to smoke marijuana only, and black men most likely to smoke both. Tobacco smokers tended to have lower education and income and to be slightly shorter and less active, whereas marijuana smokers tended to be taller and more active. The median intensity of tobacco use in tobacco smokers was substantially higher (8-9 cigarettes/d) than the median intensity of marijuana use in marijuana smokers (2-3 episodes in the last 30 days). Although marijuana and tobacco exposures were strongly correlated, our sample included 91 participants with no tobacco exposure and more than 10 joint-years of marijuana exposure (contributing 153 observations of pulmonary function), 40 (56 observations) of

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whom had more than 20 joint-years of exposure.

The findings suggest that occasional use of marijuana for these or other purposes may not be associated with adverse consequences on pulmonary function. It is more difficult to estimate the potential effects of regular heavy use, because this pattern of use is relatively rare in our study sample; however, our findings do suggest an accelerated decline in pulmonary function with heavy use and a resulting need for caution and moderation when marijuana use is considered.

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purposes is not the most efficient way to consume medicine. A lot of cannabinoid effects are lost when cannabis is burned to be smoked.

A similar, but better way to consume cannabis is via vaporizer or vape pen. The cannabis not being burned but heated into a vapor, which maintains all of the cannabinoids in order to be available for absorption into the body. Furthermore, more accurate dosing of cannabis can be found via edibles or tinctures, which allow a patient to have a measured amount of cannabinoids (THC, CBD, THCA, CBG, CBN, etc.) to build confidence and certainty in the reaction of cannabis medicine on the body.

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In-Home Daycare vs Public Daycare Center Tu Nguyen In this month’s article, I would like to address parents with little ones at home who are trying to decide whether or not to put your baby at an in-home daycare or at a public daycare center. The reason why many in-home daycares exist and a lot of parents use them is because they’re a lot cheaper and have more flexible hours. If money is not an issue for you, then here are just some food for thought to weigh out the pros and cons.

Obviously, there can be alot more points to what is listed below.

therefore, your child will probably get more one-on-one attention.

The daycare location may be within your own neighborhood so it’s a lot more convenient.

Cons: Some places will just have one licensed caregiver on their premises and will use family members to help out.

These family member “assistants” are most likely not licensed and/or trained.

Because many assistants in these in-home daycare facilities are family members, they won’t be as forward to “say something if they saw something.”

PUBLIC DAYCARE CENTER: This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Pros: First, all caregivers at the facility There are many professional in-home dayare required to be licensed, meaning they care locations and they do an amazing job. would have to be trained in First Aid and Before you decide to place your child at CPR, which means they can help a chokeither place, make sure you vet them well. ing child. Second, the general ratio is one See if they have surveillance cameras in provider to six children; the numbers can change depending on how many infants are places where your child play, eat, sleep and have their diapers changed. being cared for at the facility. Last but not the least, care providers at these facilities When reading their Yelp reviews, don’t are employees so the likelihood of them to just read the good reviews, make sure to “say something when they see something” read all of the bad reviews and find out why is a lot higher. the negative reviews (if available).

Ask for references from parents who have Cons: Due to the number of children at had their children cared for at the facility. these centers, your child may not get the You can also contact Community Care one-on-one attention you desire.

Licensing to see if there are any complaints and/or current investigations at the facility.

IN-HOME DAYCARE: Pros: If it’s ran professionally, all caregivers are licensed just like public daycare centers. The caregivers would also be trained Tu Nguyen in first aid and CPR. Realtor® CalDRE #01358370 They also have to follow the same rules Direct: (619) 889-5777 for the ratio of caregivers to children.

Due to it being a residence, a lot of these in-home daycares won’t have the same number of children as public daycares;

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