2026 San Diego Union Tribune Best Final

ThankyouSanDiego!

TheUnion-TribuneReadersPollhasrecognizedCaliforniaBank&TrustastheBestBank forthe 16thconsecutiveyear,andasBestCommercialBankforthe 13thyearinarow.

Ourvisionisto createCalifornia’sbestbankingrelationships, andthisrecognition

Our vision is to create California’s best banking relationships and this recognition

INSIDE

CELEBRATING SANDIEGO’SBEST —ANDYOU

KatieMusolf SeniorDirectorofAdvertising

Dearreaders,

There’salotofthingstoloveaboutSanDiego—thegorgeous weather,beautifulcoastlineandrichblendofcultures,justtonamea few.Alsohighonthelistaretheinnovativebusinessesandhard-working service-providerswhomakeourlivesbetterthroughtheirexceptional serviceandcommitmenttoquality.

Thisyearmarksaspecialmilestoneaswecelebratethe30th anniversaryofSanDiego’sBest.Forthreedecades,readerslikeyouhave helpedrecognizethelocalbusinesses,destinationsandorganizations thatmakeSanDiegosuchanextraordinaryplacetolive,work,andplay. Today,we’reproudtounveilthewinnersofour30thannualreaders pollandhonorthepeople,placesandservicesthatcontinuetosetthe standardforexcellenceacrossourregion.

Everyyear,thiscampaignbringsouttheverybestinourcommunity, anditwouldn’tbepossiblewithoutyourparticipation.Thankstoyour support,SanDiego’sBesthasbecometheregion’slongest-runningand mostrespectedreaderspoll.

Asinyearspast,wekickedoffthe2026campaignbyaskingyouto nominateyourfavoritelocalbusinessesandhotspots.Afternarrowing thefieldtothosethatreceivedthemostnominations,wemovedintothe votinground,lettingyoudecidewhotrulydeservesthetitleof“Best” acrossmorethan200diversecategories.

Fromallofusat

TheSanDiegoUnion-Tribune, weappreciateyourloyal readershipandyour participationin SanDiego’sBest.

Insidethisspecialsection,you’llfindafullwinnerslistthatyou canuseasago-toguideforwheretoeat,shop,exploreandconnect inSanDiego.Inadditiontothosetopvote-getters(the“Best”),we’re highlightinguptofour“Favorites”percategory—businessesthat werevotedinthetop5andearnedstrongcommunitysupport.(Some categoriesincludemorethanfourduetoties.)

Toallthewinnersandfinalists,congratulations!Youreflectthespirit andexcellencethatdefineourregion.Andtoourreaders,thankyoufor makingthis30thanniversarypossibleandforcontinuingtosupportthe localbusinessesandorganizationsthathelpourcommunitythrive.

Enjoy!

WINNERS

SANDIEGO’SBEST

AUTOMOTIVE

AutoDealer–Domestic...............................................................................................................................MossyFord AutoDealer–Import.........................................................................................................................ToyotaofElCajon AutoPartsStore...............................................................................................................................O’ReillyAutoParts AutoService/Repair..........................................................................................................................CoastalCarCare CarWash.....................................................................................................................................SoapyJoe’sCarWash MotorcycleorOff-RoadVehicleDealer..................................................................................................FunBikeCenter TireStore.................................................................................................................................................DiscountTire

BARS&NIGHTLIFE

Bartender.........................................................OrionSourisatBlack&BlueSteakhouseatValleyViewCasino&Hotel BeachBar.....................................................................................................................................PoseidonRestaurant CraftBrewery....................................................................................................StoneBrewingWorldBistro&Gardens DayClub/PoolParty.............................................................................................StarlitePoolatJamulCasinoResort DiveBar.......................................................................................................................................WaterfrontBar&Grill Downtown/GaslampBar............................................................................................................ OnyxRoomNightclub HappyHour....................................................................................................................................Stoney’sBar&Grill IrishBar......................................................................................................................................HooleysPublicHouse LGBTQ+Bar.................................................................................................................................................GossipGrill LocalWinery.......................................................................................................................................BernardoWinery Nightclub....................................................................................................................................OnyxRoomNightclub NorthCountyBar..................................................................................................................................BellyUpTavern Speakeasy..................................................................................................................FlyRoomatJamulCasinoResort SportsBar.........................................................................................TonyGwynn’sSportsPubatJamulCasinoResort WineBar.................................................................................................................................................KoiZenCellars

ENTERTAINMENT

EntertainmentVenue.............................................................................................JIVeLoungeatJamulCasinoResort LiveMusicVenue(Under3,000People)......................................................................HumphreysConcertsbytheBay LiveTheaterGroup..................................................................................................................................TheOldGlobe LocalCasino.............................................................................................................................BaronaResort&Casino

Burritos.................................................................................................................................................TheTacoStand BusinessLunch.................................................................................................TheCafeatValleyViewCasino&Hotel CasinoDining.................................................................................................ItalianCucinaatBaronaResort&Casino Chef........................................................................................LincolnWilliamsatMarketplaceatJamul CasinoResort ChickenWings..............................................................................................................................................EpicWings ChickenWings...................................................................................................TheCafeatValleyViewCasino&Hotel ChineseCuisine...................................................................................HoWanNoodleShopatBaronaResort& Casino CoffeeTruck..........................................................................................................SevenSeasRoastingCo.SouthPark Coffeehouse..................................................................................BaronaCoffeeCompanyatBaronaResort&Casino Deli.................................................................................................................................................................DZAkin’s Desserts...............................................................................................................Sweetsat ValleyViewCasino&Hotel DogFriendlyRestaurant......................................................................................................Lazy DogRestaurant&Bar FilipinoCuisine..................................................................................................................................Tita’sKitchenette FishTacos...................................................................................................................BrigantineSeafood&OysterBar FrenchCuisine..........................................................................................................................................BleuBoheme GreekCuisine....................................................................................................................................Yanni’sBar&Grill GrilledCheese................................................................................................................................Stoney’sBar&Grill Hamburger........................................................................................TonyGwynn’sSportsPubatJamulCasinoResort HawaiianBBQ...........................................................................................................................L&LHawaiianBarbecue IndianCuisine..........................................................................................................................RoyalIndia–SanDiego ItalianCuisine................................................................................................................BuonaForchetta–SouthPark JapaneseCuisine......................................................................................................StixatValleyViewCasino&Hotel MediterraneanCuisine............................................................................................AladdinMediterraneanRestaurant MexicanCuisine.......................................................................................................................................CasaDePico MicroBrewPub.............................................................................................................KarlStraussBrewingCompany PersianCuisine.....................................................................................................................................AriaRestaurant Pho/NoodleHouse.........................................................................StixNoodles&MoreatValleyViewCasino&Hotel Pizza(NorthofRoute56).........................................................................Patties&PintsatValleyViewCasino&Hotel Pizza(SouthofRoute56).............................................................................................Filippi’sPizzaGrottoLittleItaly RestaurantServer.....................................................................LauraDonathanatTonyGwynn’sJamulCasinoResort RomanticRestaurant......................................................................PrimeCutSteak&SeafoodatJamulCasinoResort SeafoodCuisine.........................................................................................................BrigantineSeafood&OysterBar SpanishCuisine......................................................................................................................CafeSevillaofSanDiego Steakhouse..................................................................................BaronaOaksSteakhouseatBaronaResort& Casino SubShop.........................................................................................................................................JerseyMike’sSubs Sushi............................................................................................Loft94YakitoriNoodleCraftatJamulCasinoResort Taco......................................................................................................................................................TheTacoStand ThaiCuisine.............................................................................................................................TasteofThai–Hillcrest VeganCuisine...................................................................................................................................................Kindred VegetarianRestaurant.................................................................................................PlumeriaVegetarianRestaurant VietnameseCuisine..........................................................................StixNoodles&MoreatValleyViewCasino&Hotel

FORTHEHOME

ArtificialTurf.....................................................................................................................................USTurfSanDiego BuildingContractor..........................................................................................................................Shugarman’sBath CarpetCleaning...................................................................................................................AdvancedSteamCleaning Door&WindowReplacement.....................................................................................................GDCConstructionInc. Door&WindowReplacement.............................................................................................WindowWorldofSanDiego Flooring/CarpetStore–Local.........................................................................................................Sid’sCarpetBarn FurnitureStore...............................................................................................................Jerome’sFurniture&Mattress GarageDoorCompany................................................................................................................LockoutGarageDoors Heating&AirConditioningCompany..........................BillHowePlumbing,Heating&Air,Restoration&FloodServices Housekeeping................................................................................................................................RadiantResidences Kitchen&BathRemodeler...............................................................................................................Shugarman’sBath LocalConstructionCompany...............................................................................................................HireProManInc LocalConstructionCompany............................................................................................................Shugarman’sBath LocalSkylightCompany.............................................................................................................GDCConstructionInc. MattressStore................................................................................................................Jerome’sFurniture&Mattress Nursery/GardenCenter.....................................................................................................ArmstrongGardenCenters PestControl................................................................................................................................Joshua’sPestControl Plumber.....................................................................BillHowePlumbing,Heating&Air,Restoration&FloodServices PoolService............................................................................................................................................MissionPools SolarPowerCompany...............................................................................................................................StellarSolar StorageFacility..........................................................................................................................SanDiegoSelfStorage Tile&Stone..............................................................................................................................SanDiegoMarble&Tile

WindowCoverings/ShutterCompany.........................................................................3BlindMiceWindowCoverings

HEALTHYLIVING

AlternativeMedicine..............................................................GonsteadFamilyChiropractic:ZachBeattyChiropractor AssistedLivingCommunity........................................................................................................ CasadelasCampanas Audiologist................................................................................................................SharpRees-StealyMedicalGroup BeautyServices–Nonmedical...............................................................................SpaRitualatSycuanCasino Resort Chiropractor.........................................................................SanDiegoAutoInjuryCenter–CarAccidentChiropractor CosmeticDentistOffice................................................................................................ThompsonCenterforDentistry CosmeticDermatology–Individual.....................................................................................................WilliamGroffDO CosmeticDermatologyOffice........................................................................TorreyPinesDermatology&LaserCenter CosmeticSurgeon–Individual............................................................................................................WilliamGroffDO CosmeticSurgeryGroup..........................................................................................................DelMarPlasticSurgery DaySpa...........................................................................................................................MyShapingSpa&Aesthetics DentalImplantsOffice..................................................................................................ThompsonCenterforDentistry GeneralDentistOffice.............................................................................................................

RachelleT.FloresD.M.D. HealthInsurance...............................................................................................................................SharpHealthPlan HealthInsurance–Brokerage..............................................................................................SchulteInsuranceAgency HearingAidStore.............................................................................................................................SharpRees-Stealy Hospital–Group...............................................................................................................................SharpHealthCare Hospital–SingleLocation......................................................................................................SharpMemorialHospital In-HomeCare–Medical...........................................................................................LaJollaNursesSeniorHomeCare In-HomeCare–Nonmedical.......................................................................................................CasadelasCampanas LaserEyeCenter..............................................................................................................................SharpRees-Stealy Massage.................................................................................................................SpaRitualatSycuanCasinoResort MedicalGroup...........................................................................................................SharpRees-StealyMedicalGroup MedicalSpa.........................................................................................................................................LaJollaMedSpa Orthodontist......................................................CVOrthodontics,thepracticeofDr.KellyTaylorandDr.ParmisSionit Pharmacy.........................................................................................................................................SharpRees-Stealy WeightLossClinic/Counseling................................................................................SharpRees-StealyMedicalGroup

RealEstateBrokerageCompany.....................................................................................................................Compass Retirement/IndependentLivingCommunity..............................................................................CasadelasCampanas ReverseMortgageProvider.........................................................................IndependenceReverseMortgageSolutions TitleCompany...............................................................................................................................TicorTitleCompany

SANDIEGOLIFE&FUN

Airline....................................................................................................................................................AlaskaAirlines Charity.........................................................................................................................................SanDiegoFoodBank CollegeorUniversity...........................................................................................................SanDiegoStateUniversity FunRun/Walk(5K,Marathon,MudRun,etc.)..........................................WalkForAnimalsSanDiegoHumaneSociety GolfCourse..........................................................................................SingingHillsGolfClubatSycuanCasinoResort Health&FitnessClub.........................................................................................................................Leo’sFitnessLab HikingTrail..............................................................................................................Torrey PinesStateNaturalReserve LocalCoworkingSpaces..............................................................................................................KilnRanchoBernardo PlacetoGetMarried..............................................................................................TheRooftopatJamulCasinoResort PlacetoWork................................................................................................................SanDiegoCountyCreditUnion SanDiegoEvent...........................................................................................................................SanDiegoCountyFair SanDiegoHotel.............................................................................................................................JamulCasinoResort ScenicSpot...........................................................................................................TheRooftop atJamulCasinoResort StaycationLocation.......................................................................................................................JamulCasinoResort

SHOPPING&SERVICES

AntiqueStore...........................................................................................................Vignettes-Antiques&Collectibles ApplianceStore...................................................................................................................................TheHomeDepot Barber..................................................................................................................................................RivasTheBarber BicycleStore............................................................................................................................AdamsAvenueBicycles Camera/TelescopeStore...................................................................................................................George’sCamera ClothingStore..............................................................................................................................................Nordstrom ComputerStore...............................................................................................................................................BestBuy DayCare..............................................................................................................................AlpineCountryDaySchool EcoFriendlyCompany..............................................................................................................ShearEnvySalon&Spa EngagementRings.........................................................................LeoHamelFineJewelry&EngagementRingsStore EyeglassStore...................................................................................................................................CostcoWholesale Florist............................................................................................................................................................Adelaide’s GolfShop.............................................................................................SingingHillsGolfClubatSycuanCasinoResort GroceryStore.............................................................................................................................................TraderJoe’s HairSalon................................................................................................................................ShearEnvySalon&Spa HairStylist............................................................................................................................................GenesisGarcia HealthFoodStore.......................................................................................................................................TraderJoe’s Jeweler....................................................................................................................................LeoHamelFineJewelers LocalBookstore.............................................................................................................................................Warwick’s MovingCompany...........................................................................................TwoMenandaTruckMovingandStorage Pawn/ResaleShop.......................................................................................LeoHamelJewelryBuyers&GoldBuyers PetBoarding/Daycare............................................................PawCommonsPetResort&TrainingCenter–BayPark PetGrooming...........................................................................PawCommonsPetResort&TrainingCenter–BayPark PetStore..............................................................................................................................................................Petco RentalCarCompany....................................................................................................................EnterpriseRent-A-Car ShoeStore...................................................................................................................DSW DesignerShoeWarehouse SportingGoodsStore................................................................................................................DICK’SSportingGoods SurfShop........................................................................................................................................HansenSurfboards SwapMeet.......................................................................................................................................Kobey’sSwapMeet TattooShop.......................................................................................................................Sailor’sGraveTattooGallery TravelAgent.....................................................................................................................................DreamFinderTravel Veterinarian.....................................................................................................................................AnimalCareClinic

CELEBRATING SANDIEGO’SBEST

Morethan500peoplecelebratedlastyear’sSanDiego’sBestwinnersandfavoritesataspecialawardsnight July24,2025,attheMarriottMissionValley.Seephotosofthisyear’sSanDiego’sBestawardscelebration, whichtookplaceThursday,July23,availablesoonatsdbestpoll.com.

CONGRATULATIONSTOALLOFOUR 2026SDBEST

WINNERSANDFAVORITES

THEBEST CHEERS

TOBEING

ANDASPECIALTHANKYOUTOOUREVENTSPONSORS!

PRESENTINGSPONSOR

ADDITIONALSPONSORS

SanDiegoAutomotiveMuseum

2080PanAmericanPlaza,SanDiego,CA92101 619-398-0306

sdautomuseum.org

NestledintheheartofBalboaPark, theSanDiegoAutomotiveMuseum standsasatributetoover35yearsof passion,perseveranceanddedication toautomotivehistory.Sinceopening itsdoorsin1988,theMuseumhas evolvedintoavibrantculturalhub, blendingrestoration,innovation,and educationtoengageenthusiastsand curiousvisitorsalike.

Whatthecommunityhascome toknow,theUTReadersPollhas confirmedthreeyearsrunning:the SanDiegoAutomotiveMuseumis SanDiego’sBestMuseum—athreepeatthatreflectsthepassionand dedicationofourteam,volunteers, andthevisitorswhomakeitall worthwhile.

Outside,strikingrenovatedmurals —originallycreatedforthe1935-36 CaliforniaPacificExposition—adorn theentrance.These18-footpanels celebrateCalifornia’scommerce,

Opendaily

beauty,agricultureandindustryofthe era.

Inside,theexhibitflooroffers morethanadisplayofclassiccars; itinvitesguestsonanimmersive journeythroughautomotivehistory. Eachexhibitrevealstheautomobile’s profoundimpactonsociety. Incollaborationwithschoolsand educationalinstitutions,theMuseum connectsstudentswithreal-world STEMapplications,makinglearning dynamic,practicalandinspiring.

MauzyCooling,Heating,Plumbing&Electrical 2863ExecutivePl.Escondido,CA92029 619-625-6544 mauzy.com

MauzyCooling,Heating,Plumbing& ElectricalwasrecentlynamedFavorite Plumberinthe2026SanDiego’sBest Union-TribuneReadersPoll,reflecting decadesoftrustedserviceacrossthe region.

Locallyownedandoperatedformore than50years,Mauzyisahousehold nameforreliablehomecomfort. Theirlicensedprofessionalsprovide plumbing,heating,cooling,and electricalservicesbackedbyquality workmanshipandcustomercare.

Whetheryouneedafastplumbing repair,seasonalHVACmaintenance, orelectricalupgrades,Mauzy deliversprofessionalism,upfront pricing,convenientscheduling,and customizedmaintenanceplanstokeep yourhomerunningsmoothlyyearround.

Mauzy’scommitmentalsoextends beyondthehomestheyservice.As aproudsupporteroftheSanDiego

HumaneSociety,thecompanygives backtothecommunitythathas trustedthemforgenerations. Proudtoservethecommunity thatvotedthemafavorite,Mauzy continuestoraisethebarinhome services.

VisitMauzy.comorcall(619)2735204today.

Mauzy:Wedomoresoyouworry less.

SanDiegoCountyCreditUnion Multiplebranches 877-732-2848 sdccu.com

SanDiegoCountyCreditUnionis proudtobeoneofSanDiego’slargest locally-ownedfinancialinstitutions andoneofSouthernCalifornia’s premiercreditunions.Asanot-forprofitcreditunionwhollyowned byitsmembers,SDCCU ® believes thatpeoplecomebeforeprofits.At SDCCU,successismeasuredbythe numberoflivespositivelyimpacted byprovidingsoundfinancialservices andcommunitysupport.SDCCUis anengagedcommunitypartnerand isproudtosupportmanynon-profit organizationsthroughoutSouthern California.

SDCCUisdedicatedtoleveraging newtechnologiestomakebanking easierforitscustomers.Asa full-servicefinancialinstitution, SDCCUoffersFREECheckingwith eStatements,Visa ® creditanddebit cards,anarrayofeServices,andmuch more.

SDCCU’scommitmenttoitsproducts, services,customers,andcommunity haspropelledthecreditunionto becomeSanDiego’sBESTcreditunion for27yearsinarow!SDCCUwas alsovotedBestAutoLoanProvider, BestFinancialPlanner,BestMortgage Provider,andBestPlacetoWorkin 2026. Membershiprequired.Federally insuredbyNCUA.EqualHousing Opportunity.NMLS#580585.

HOTEL,STAYCATION,PLACETOGETMARRIED, SPEAKEASY,DAYCLUB/POOLPARTY,SPORTSBAR, ENTERTAINMENTVENUE,ROMANTICRESTAURANT

JamulCasinoResort 14145CampoRoad,Jamul91935 619-315-2250 jamulcasino.com

SanDiegovoted,andJamulCasino Resortcameoutontopagainand again.Initsfirstfullyearwiththe newresorttower,SDUTreadersnamed JamulCasinoResortthebestSan DiegoHotel,andStaycationLocation. The“BestOf”winsstackedupall aroundtheproperty.StarlitePool tookBestDayClub,FlyRoomwon BestSpeakeasy,andTonyGwynn’s SportsBarscoredBestSportsBar forthe9thyearinarow,plusBest Hamburger.PrimeCutwasnamedBest RomanticRestaurant,Loft94earned BestSushi,JIVewasrecognized asBestEntertainmentVenue,and TheRooftopclaimedBestPlaceto GetMarriedandBestScenicSpot. Marketplace,Emerald,andJamulSpa wereallnamedSanDiego’sFavorites, alongwithseveralchefs,serversand bartenderswhomakeeveryvisiteven betterthanthelast.They’rethereason

Open24hours,sevendaysaweek

HumphreysConcertsbytheBay hasbeenbringingthebestinlive entertainmenttoSanDiegofor45 years.Theuniqueandintimate waterfrontvenue,alongtheshores ofSanDiegoBay,issurrounded byswayingpalms,lushtropical landscaping,thetwinklinglightsof PointLomaandtheprivatemarina. ThesettingisquintessentiallySan Diego.

Providinganexceptionalexperience forallconcert-goersisthenumberone priorityofeveryoneinvolvedinthe concertseries.Fromthemanagement andproductionteamtoboxoffice personnel,security,ushersandbar/ waitstaff,thefocusisensuringthat guestsleaveanxioustoreturn.

Tomakeaneveningextraspecial, Humphreysoffershotelanddinner packages,whichincludepremium seatingfortheconcert.Dinner packagesincludedinnerfortwoin Humphreysrestaurantpriortothe

show.Hotelpackagesincludedinner fortwoandhotelaccommodations forthenight.It’stheperfectwayto celebrateaspecialoccasion! Wanttowinticketstoanupcoming show?FollowHumphreysonsocial mediaat@humphreysshowsand watchforTicketTuesdays.

Jamulhasbeennamedbestyear afteryearandisalwaysaSanDiego favorite. There’sneverbeenabettertimeto seewhyJamulCasinoResortkeeps gettingvotedSanDiego’sBestinso manycategories.

ValleyViewCasino&Hotel 16300NyemiiPassRd,ValleyCenter,CA92082 760-291-5500

ValleyViewCasino.com

ValleyViewCasino&Hotelis SouthernCalifornia’spremiergaming, diningandhoteldestinationfor nonstopexcitementandunparalleled guestservice,featuringthemost rewardingPlayersClub,over2,000 innovativeslotmachines,exhilarating tablegamesandaward-winningdining witheightoutstandingfull-serviceand quick-serverestaurants.

AtSanDiego’sLuckiestCasino, guestscanenjoyatrueLasVegasstyleexperiencerightherein SouthernCalifornia.Amongtheir criticallyacclaimedbars,lounges andrestaurantsisthefamousMaine LobsterBuffet,featuringall-you-caneatSurf&Turf.Withmouthwatering optionspreparedbyworld-classchefs ledbyExecutiveChefDenisSoriano, guestsalwaysenjoyfresh,seasonal cuisine,nomatterwheretheychoose todine.Whetherguestswantto starttheirdayatTheCafé,enjoy

upscaleAmericanfareinarelaxed, contemporarysettingatPatties&Pints orindulgeinthefineststeaksand seafoodatBlack&BlueSteakhouse, there’ssomethingforeveryoneat ValleyViewCasino. Experiencethethrillofgaming, high-qualityaccommodations,awardwinningdiningandexceptionalguest servicethatmarksValleyViewCasino &HotelasSanDiego’sFavorite ® Casino.Formoreinformation,visit ValleyViewCasino.comorcall(760) 291-5500.

Open24hours

For16consecutiveyears,theSan Diegocommunityhasspoken,andwe aredeeplyhonoredbythemessage. Tobevoted“BestBank”intheSan Diego’sBestUnion-TribuneReaders Pollisamilestonewedonottake forgranted.Wearealsoincredibly proudtohaveearnedthetitleof“Best CommercialBank”forthe13thyear inarow.Theseawardsareadirect reflectionoftheloyaltyyouplacein us,andweareprofoundlygrateful.

Thankyoutoourclients.Since ourbeginningsin1952,youhave beenourinspiration.Yourambition andyoursuccessstoriesarethe reasonswecometoworkeveryday, dedicatedtobuildingabankthatnot onlyservesbutalsostrengthensthe communitieswecallhome.

Morethanabank:dedicatedtoyour success

Inaneraofdigitaltransactionsand automatedservices,whatmakesa banktruly“thebest”?Webelievethe answerliesinthepowerofhuman connection.Ourbusinessmodelis centeredonarelationship-based approach,whereourbankerstake thetimetounderstandyourunique circumstancesandgoals.Whether youareplanningforyourfamily’s futureorhaveabusinessnavigatinga complexmarket,weprovidetailormadesolutionsthatautomated systemssimplycannotreplicate.

Thiscommitmentextendstoevery SanDieganandCalifornianwe serve.Withmorethan85locations throughoutthestate,ourfocusis onhelpingindividualsandtheir businessesthrive,evenastheirneeds continuetoevolve.Fromrobust digitalbankingtoolsthatprovide convenienceonthego,topersonal andbusinessbankingservices,we offerthecomprehensiveresourcesyou need,alldeliveredwiththepersonal touchyoudeserve.

BuildingCaliforniatogether

OurcommitmenttoSanDiegoand allofCaliforniaextendsbeyondour branchdoors.Webelieveastrong

communityisthefoundationfor astrongeconomy.That’swhywe areproudtoactivelysupportlocal initiativesandorganizationsthat enrichourneighborhoodsandcreate opportunitiesforall.Whenyoubank withus,youarealsochoosingan institutionthatisdedicatedtothe long-termprosperityoftheSanDiego region.

Thankyouagain,SanDiego,for thisincrediblehonor.Yourcontinued supportisthehighestcompliment wecanreceive.Welookforwardto continuingtoprovidetheresources, tools,andrelationshipsyouneedto achieveyourfinancialgoalsformany yearstocome.

Let’scontinuebuildingCalifornia together.

CB&TisadivisionofZions Bancorporation,N.A.MemberFDIC.To learnmoreaboutouraward-winning services,visitusatanyCB&Tbranch, callustoday,orlearnmoreonlineat calbanktrust.com.

Jacobs&CushmanSanDiegoFoodBank 9850DistributionAvenue,SanDiego,CA92121 858-527-1419

sandiegofoodbank.org

ExperiencetheheartofSanDiego’s BestCharity.

RecentlynamedBestCharityin SanDiego,theJacobs&Cushman SanDiegoFoodBankispowered bysomethingextraordinary—its volunteers.

Everyday,thousandsofSanDiegans sort,pack,anddistributefoodthat reachesfamilies,children,veterans, andseniorsacrossthecounty—at ourMiramarandNorthCounty warehousesandthroughcommunity distributionscountywide.

Noexperienceisneeded,justa willingnesstohelp.Injustafew hours,youcanmakeameaningful impactalongsideotherscommittedto ensuringnoneighborgoeshungry.

Picturethis:youarriveonaSaturday morning,joinacrewofstrangers whoquicklyfeellikeneighbors,and spendafewhoursfillingboxesthat willstockafamily’skitchenforthe

Monday-Friday,8a.m.-5p.m.

week.Lastyearalone,volunteers helpeddistributemorethan52million poundsoffoodacrossSanDiego County—everyshift,everypairof hands,madethatpossible.

Oneshiftisallittakestoseewhy thousandsofSanDieganskeepcoming back.

Lendahandtodayat sandiegofoodbank.org.

Hoffman|FordeA.P.C. 3033FifthAveSuite400,SanDiego,CA92103 619-546-7880 hoffmanforde.com

Hoffman|FordeA.P.C.isaSan Diego-basedlawfirmwithoffices inBankersHillandLaJolla.We representindividuals,property owners,developers,andbusinesses acrosstheregioninavarietyoflegal matters,transactionsanddisputes. Ourworkreflectstheneedsofthe localcommunity.Whetherhandling realpropertytransactions,commercial leasing,constructionissues,civil litigation,titledisputes,orpartnership conflicts,weapproacheachmatter withafocusonpractical,efficient solutions.Clientsrelyonusforclear guidance,steadycommunication,and adirectpathforward.

Ourfirmalsobringsabroad, accessibleservicemodeltoitsclients, offeringsupportinmultiplelanguages includingSpanish,French,Arabic, Russian,Greek,andUkrainian.With deeptiestoSanDiego,ourattorneys understandthelocalmarketandthe challengesbusinessesfacehere.

Hoffman|Fordeishonoredtobe recognizedintheSanDiegoUnionTribuneBestOfsectionandextends oursincerethankstothecommunity foritscontinuedtrustandsupport. WeremaincommittedtoservingSan Diegowiththoughtfullegalcounsel anddependableresults.Weappreciate you,SanDiego.

THANKYOUSANDIEGO! BESTREALESTATELAWFIRM HOFFMAN|FORDE

10362ndSt,Encinitas,CA92024 760-436-5015 schulteinsurance.com

SchulteInsuranceAgencyisafamilyowned,second-generationinsurance brokerageproudlyservingSanDiego businesses,families,andindividuals forover45years.FoundedbyKris andLizSchulteinthelate1970s, ouragencyisnowledbyJessica SchulteWalkerandMatthewSchulte, continuingalegacybuiltontrust, personalizedservice,andlongterm relationships.

Wespecializeinemployeehealth insurancebenefits,Medicare,life insurance,disabilityinsurance,and longtermcareplanning.Unlike largeagencies,wetakeaboutique approach,providinghands-on guidance,proactivesupport,and customizedsolutionsforeveryclient.

Ourteamhelpsemployersnavigate renewals,compliance,HRchallenges, enrollment,andongoingemployee support,whilealsoassisting

individualsandMedicarebeneficiaries inmakingconfidentinsurance decisions.

AtSchulteInsuranceAgency,we believeinsuranceisaboutpeople,not policies.Ourmissionistosimplifythe complex,advocateforourclients,and deliverthekindofservicethatmakes clientsfeellikefamily.Wearehonored toservetheSanDiegocommunityand gratefulforthetrustourclientsplace inuseveryday.

WindowWorldofSanDiego 177VallecitosDeOro,SanMarcos,CA92069 760-645-8948 windowworldsandiego.com

WindowWorldofSanDiegois honoredtoberecognizedasthe SanDiegoTribune’sBestDoorand WindowReplacementCompany.This awardreflectsthetrusthomeowners throughoutSanDiegoCounty haveplacedinourteamandour commitmenttodeliveringexceptional products,professionalinstallation,and outstandingcustomerservice.

Asalocallyownedandoperated, family-ownedbusiness,thisaward isespeciallymeaningfultoowners GeneandKarynBryan,whohavebuilt thecompanyaroundacommitment toquality,integrityandtreating everycustomerlikefamily.Foryears, WindowWorldofSanDiegohas helpedhomeownersimprovetheir homeswithhigh-qualityreplacement windows,entrydoors,patiodoorsand exteriorremodelingsolutions.Our focushasalwaysbeensimple:provide durable,energy-efficientproducts, transparentcommunicationanda

stress-freecustomerexperiencefrom consultationtocompletion. Wearegratefultoourcustomers, employeesandcommunityfortheir continuedsupportandconfidence. BeingnamedBestDoorand WindowReplacementCompanyisa tremendoushonor.

FromallofusatWindowWorld ofSanDiego,thankyouforinviting usintoyourhomesandyour communities.

Discoverexceptionalseniorlivingat CasadelasCampanas. AtCasadelasCampanas,we believeretirementshouldbevibrant, engaging,andworry-free.Asoneof SouthernCalifornia’spremiernot-forprofitLifePlanCommunities,weoffer independentliving,assistedliving, memorycareandskillednursingall withinonebeautifulcampus.

Residentsenjoyspacious residences,chef-prepareddining, enrichingactivities,fitnessand wellnessprograms,lifelonglearning opportunities,andawelcoming communityoffriendsandneighbors. Ourcontinuumofcareprovidespeace ofmind,knowingthatadditional supportisavailableifneedschange overtime.

WhatsetsCasadelasCampanas apartisourcommitmentto exceptionalservice,financial stability,andalifestylefocused

onindependence,purpose,and connection.Fromsocialeventsand culturalprogramstowellnessclasses andoutdoorrecreation,everyday offersnewopportunitiestolivelifeto thefullest.

Whetheryou’replanningforthe futureorseekingacommunitythat supportsyouractivelifestyletoday, CasadelasCampanasprovidesthe comfort,securityandcommunityyou deserve.

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AUTODEALER–DOMESTIC

CarlBurgerDodgeChryslerJeep

RamWorld,PedderChryslerDodge RamJeepofPoway,RayFreyAuto CenterInc,SedanoChevrolet

AUTODEALER–IMPORT

HondaofElCajonSuperstore, LexusEscondido,MossyNissan NationalCity,SummitSubaruEl Cajon

AUTOPARTSSTORE

AutoZoneAutoParts,NAPAAuto Parts

AUTOSERVICE/REPAIR

AutoGlassSpecialists,Coventry

CarsOfSanDiego,EastCounty Alignment&Brake,RayFreyAuto CenterInc

CARWASH

AquaCleanCarWash,Romeo’sCar Wash,SuperStarCarWash,Viejas

PitStop

MOTORCYCLEOROFF-ROAD

VEHICLEDEALER

ElCajonHarley-Davidson(ECHD), SanDiegoHarley-Davidson

TIRESTORE

AmericanTireDepot,Costco TireServiceCenter,EvansTire, HernandezTirePros

BARS&NIGHTLIFE

BARTENDER

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Beachcomber,LahainaBeach House,PBShoreClub,Wonderland OceanPub

ADOBESTOCK

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CRAFTBREWERY

BurningBeardBrewingCo., HarlandBrewingCo,KarlStrauss BrewingCompany,Oggi’sSports| Brewhouse|Pizza

DAYCLUB/POOLPARTY

AllurePoolatWillowsHotel&Spa, LafayetteHotel&SuitesinSan Diego,RetreatPool&Cabanasat SycuanCasinoResort,ThePool House

DIVEBAR

AeroClubBar,PeterD’s,Stoney’s Bar&Grill,TheStagecoachInn

DOWNTOWN/GASLAMPBAR

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HAPPYHOUR

Kalaveras,PeterD’s,Roppongi Restaurant&Lounge,Sally’s WaterfrontDining

IRISHBAR

McP’sIrishPub,O’Sullivan’sIrish PubEscondido,TheFieldIrishPub, TheOuldSod

LGBTQ+BAR

Flicks,Rich’s,TheBrassRail,Urban MO’sBar&Grill

LOCALWINERY

KoiZenCellars,MonserateWinery, RusticRidgeVineyards,TreviHills Winery

NIGHTCLUB

BellyUpTavern,Flicks,JIVeLounge atJamulCasinoResort,Moonshine Flats,Rich’s

NORTHCOUNTYBAR

BelchingBeaverBreweryTavern andGrill(DowntownVista),Oggi’s Sports|Brewhouse|Pizza, PoseidonRestaurant,TheShanty

SPEAKEASY

FalseIdol,RaisedbyWolves,Realm OfThe52Remedies,YoungBlood

SPORTSBAR

BaronLongBar&Grill,Bully’s EastPrimeBistroSportsBar, Oggi’sSports|Brewhouse|Pizza, Stoney’sBar&Grill

WINEBAR

LaCostaWine,LeCharcuterieBar, SanPasqualWineryTastingRoom& Gallery,WetStoneWinebar

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ENTERTAINMENTVENUE

AthenaeumMusic&ArtsLibrary, HumphreysConcertsbytheBay, SycuanCasinoResort,USSMidway Museum,ValleyViewCasino& Hotel,ViejasCasino&Resort

LIVEMUSICVENUE(UNDER 3,000PEOPLE)

AthenaeumMusic&ArtsLibrary, BellyUpTavern,JIVeLoungeat JamulCasinoResort,Live&Up CloseatSycuanCasinoResort

SycuanCasinoResort,ValleyView Casino&Hotel,ViejasCasino& Resort

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SanDiegoGulls,SanDiegoMojo ProVolleyball,SanDiegoWaveFC

SANDIEGOATTRACTION/ THEMEPARK

LEGOLANDCalifornia,SanDiego ZooSafariPark,SeaWorldSan Diego,USSMidwayMuseum FINANCE

ACCOUNTINGFIRM

Considine&Considine,Halbert& JamesInc.,Wastvedt&Company, Well-TraveledWealth

AUTOLOANPROVIDER

MissionFederalCreditUnion,Navy FederalCreditUnion,NorthIsland CreditUnion

BANK

ChaseBank,EnterpriseBank& Trust,U.S.Bank,WellsFargoBank COMMERCIALBANK

BankofAmerica,ChaseBank, EnterpriseBank&Trust,Poppy Bank

FINANCIALPLANNING

LIVETHEATERGROUP

CygnetTheatre,LaJollaPlayhouse, Lamb’sPlayersTheatre,Moonlight Amphitheatre

LOCALCASINO

JamulCasinoResort,Sycuan CasinoResort,ValleyViewCasino& Hotel,ViejasCasino&Resort

LOOSESTSLOTS

JamulCasinoResort,Sycuan CasinoResort,ValleyViewCasino& Hotel,ViejasCasino&Resort

MOVIETHEATER

AMC,DigitalGymCinema,Regal Cinemas,THELOTLibertyStation MUSEUM

AthenaeumMusic&ArtsLibrary, MingeiInternationalMuseum,San DiegoNaturalHistoryMuseum,USS MidwayMuseum

OUTOFTOWNDAYTRIP

AltaVistaBotanicalGardens,Julian Cafe&Bakery,JulianPieCompany,

CanterWealth,PureFinancial AdvisorsLLC,TheManning Companies,Well-TraveledWealth INSURANCEPROVIDER–NONMEDICAL

AllstateInsuranceCo,Koda InsuranceServices,Schaub InsuranceAgencyInc.,USAA LOCALCREDITUNION

CaliforniaCoastCreditUnion, MissionFedCreditUnion,Navy FederalCreditUnion,NorthIsland CreditUnion

MORTGAGE/HOMELOAN PROVIDER

MichaelStowersHomeLoans, MissionFedCreditUnion,Patrick DunnMortgageTeam,Point MortgageCorporation

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24-HOURRESTAURANT

Grab&GoViejas,Rudford’s Restaurant,SnaxatValleyView Casino&Hotel

BAKERY

Bread&Cie,EdelweissBakery, Hans&Harry’sBakery,LaConcha Bakery

BARBECUE

Coop’sWestTexasBBQ&Catering, GrandOleBBQFlinnSprings,Grand OleBBQYAsado,Mike’sBBQ

BOBAPLACE

CamelliaRdTeaBar,Sharetea ScrippsMesa,Snoice,Up2YouCafe

BREAKFAST

BaronLongBar&Grill,Harry’s CoffeeShop,IZOLA,TheCafetoThe CafeatValleyViewCasino&Hotel

BRUNCH

Camellias–CocinaBrunch,Grove SteakhouseatViejasCasino& Resort,IZOLA,TERICommon GroundsCafe&CoffeeBar

BURRITOS

CotixanMexicanFood,LosChavos, Stoney’sBar&Grill,Vallarta ExpressMexicanEatery

BUSINESSLUNCH

BaronLongBar&Grill,IZOLA, Oggi’sSports|Brewhouse|Pizza, SwaddeeThaiRestaurant,Valley ViewCasino&Hotel

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CHICKENWINGS

Oggi’sSports|Brewhouse|Pizza,

Patties&PintsatValleyView Casino&Hotel,Stoney’sBar&Grill

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EmeraldChineseCuisineatJamul CasinoResort,GingerNoodleBar, JasmineSeafoodRestaurant& Express,MandarinBeijing,Panda Express,StixatValleyViewCasino &Hotel

COFFEETRUCK

CafeBella,CaliforniaBean,The CoopCoffeeCo.

COFFEEHOUSE

DailyRoast,IZOLA,Starbucks CoffeeCompany,SweetsatValley ViewCasino&Hotel

DELI

HungryLu’s,Milton’s,MonaLisa ItalianFoods,TheMarketPlace

DESSERTS

ExtraordinaryDesserts,Figaro DessertCafe,IZOLA,Snoice

DOGFRIENDLYRESTAURANT

IZOLA,Oggi’sSports|Brewhouse |Pizza,Sally’sWaterfrontDining, TERICommonGroundsCafe& CoffeeBar

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Animae,LutchiandMary,R&B FilipinoCuisine,Snoice

FISHTACOS

BlueWaterSeafoodMarket& Grill,Rubio’sFreshMexicanGrill, Stoney’sBar&Grill,TheTacoStand

FRENCHCUISINE

BistroduMarchebyTapenade, EtVoila!FrenchBistro,LaBonne Table,LittleFrenchie

GREEKCUISINE

CafeAthena,GreekChicken, OlympicCafe,Troy’sGreek Restaurant

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GraterGrilledCheese,MadMunch GrilledCheezerCo.,ValleyView Casino&Hotel

HAMBURGER

In-N-OutBurger,Patties&Pints atValleyViewCasino&Hotel, Stoney’sBar&Grill

HAWAIIANBBQ

Chris’OnoGrindsIslandGrill–NorthPark,DaluHawaiianBBQ

INDIANCUISINE

CharminarIndianRestaurant& Catering,Curry&MoreIndian Bistro,HimalayanCuisine,Tasteof theHimalayas

ITALIANCUISINE

AnticaTrattoria,Lido’sItalian Foods,Rosina’sItalianRestaurant, SolareRistorante

JAPANESECUISINE

CloakandPetalLittleItaly, HanamichiJapaneseRestaurant, Himitsu,MikkoSushi,SushiLounge PointLoma

MEDITERRANEANCUISINE

AmardeenLebaneseand MediterraneanCuisine,Bandar Restaurant,Callie,Yanni’sBar& Grill

MEXICANCUISINE

CafeCoyote,Murrieta’sMexican Restaurant,Ponce’sMexican Restaurant,SenorGrubby’s

MICROBREWPUB

BurgeonBeerCompany,Ketch BrewingBrewPub,NovoBrazil Brewing,Oggi’sSports|Brewhouse |Pizza

PERSIANCUISINE

BandarRestaurant

PHO/NOODLEHOUSE

Loft94YakitoriNoodleCraft, JamulCasinoResort,PhoCaDao Restaurant,PhoCowCali,PhoPoint Loma&Grill

PIZZA(NORTHOFROUTE56)

BuonaseraNewYorkPizzeria, Filippi’sPizzaGrottoEscondido, Oggi’sSports|Brewhouse|Pizza, RoundTablePizza,Sammy’sFood &Wine

PIZZA(SOUTHOFROUTE56)

BronxPizza,RegentsPizzeria, Sammy’sWoodfiredPizza&Grill, TributePizza

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ROMANTICRESTAURANT

Black&BlueSteakhouseatValley ViewCasino&Hotel,MisterA’s, SwaddeeThaiRestaurant,Valley ViewCasino&Hotel

SEAFOODCUISINE

BlueWaterSeafoodMarket&Grill, SwaddeeThaiRestaurant,Topof theMarket–SanDiego,ValleyView Casino&Hotel

SPANISHCUISINE

CostaBrava,FInca,Tapas&Beers |FrenchandSpanishRestaurant, TourdeTapas

STEAKHOUSE

Black&BlueSteakhouseat ValleyViewCasino&Hotel,Bull& BourbonatSycuanCasinoResort, GroveSteakhouseatViejasCasino &Resort,PrimeCutSteak& SeafoodatJamulCasinoResort

SUBSHOP

Antonelli’sDeli,Ike’sLove& Sandwiches,MonaLisaItalian Foods,Subway

SUSHI

KenSushiWorkshop,OtotoSushi Co.,RoppongiRestaurant&Lounge, SushiDeli3,SushiOta,TheBuffet atValleyViewCasino&Hotel

TACO

Chacho’sTacos,CityTacos,Lolita’s MexicanFood,SenorGrubby’s THAICUISINE

SalaThaiRestaurant,Supannee HouseofThaibySuree,Swaddee ThaiRestaurant,ThaiTimeNorth Park

VEGANCUISINE

DonnaJean,ErisFoodCo.,ThePlot, VeganicThaiCafe

VEGETARIANRESTAURANT

Jyoti-Bihanga,KINDRED,Swaddee ThaiRestaurant,ThePurpleMint VeganBistro

VIETNAMESECUISINE

Kingfisher,PhoCaDao&Grill,Pho SaigonExpress,PhuongTrang FORTHEHOME

ARTIFICIALTURF

BigBullyTurf,GreenwayLandscape Design&Build,HomeTurf,Lars Remodeling&Design

BUILDINGCONTRACTOR

BillHowePlumbing,Heating& Air,Restoration&FloodServices, FourByFourConstructionCo,GDC ConstructionInc.,HireProManInc, LarsRemodeling&Design

CARPETCLEANING

Blatchford’sSanDiegoRug Cleaning&Repair,Cleanology HousekeepingPersonnelService, ImperialCarpetCleaningSan Diego,ZerorezSanDiego

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REPLACEMENT

360WindowsandDoors,Action WindowandDoor,HireProManInc

FLOORING/CARPETSTORE–LOCAL

LaMesaFlooringCompany, MedinahFlooring,RayoWholesale FloorcoveringSupply

FURNITURESTORE

EthanAllen,LivingSpaces,Mor FurnitureforLess,ReModernLiving

GARAGEDOORCOMPANY

AffordableGarageDoorRepair, Door&RollGarageDoor,Garage DoorsUnlimited,PrecisionGarage DoorService

HEATING&AIRCONDITIONING COMPANY

BlueDiamondHeating&Air,Mauzy Cooling,Heating,Plumbingand Electrical,PrecisionHeating&AC Inc,WestCoastHeatingAirSolar

HOUSEKEEPING

AlohaMaidsofSanDiego, CleanologyHousekeeping PersonnelService,GreenFrog Housecleaning,Maid2CleanSan Diego

KITCHEN&BATHREMODELER

CreativeDesign&BuildInc.,GDC ConstructionInc.,HireProManInc, LarsRemodeling&Design

LOCALCONSTRUCTION COMPANY

BillHowePlumbing,Heating&Air, Restoration&FloodServices,GDC ConstructionInc.,LarsRemodeling &Design

LOCALSKYLIGHTCOMPANY

PellcoWindows&Doors,Solatube Home

MATTRESSSTORE

MattressFirmMissionValley, MattressMakers

NURSERY/GARDENCENTER

GreenThumbNursery–San Marcos,Hunter’sNurseryInc, MissionHillsNursery,Walter AndersenNursery

PESTCONTROL

Kelly&JustinTermite&Pest ControlInc,TalosPestControl, Terminix,VBrosPestDefense

PLUMBER

AccutekRestorationInc.,Arrow PlumbingandDrainServicesInc., MauzyCooling,Heating,Plumbing andElectrical,SameDayHeating, Cooling,Plumbing

POOLSERVICE

GLPools–NorthSanDiegoPool Service

SOLARPOWERCOMPANY

BakerElectric,SemperSolaris, SunrunSolar

STORAGEFACILITY

A-1SelfStorage,BigBoxStorage, CubeSmartSelfStorage

TILE&STONE

BedrosiansTile&Stone,Ghiloni GraniteandTile,PorcelanosaSan Diego,StoneSystemsLLC

WINDOWCOVERINGS/ SHUTTERCOMPANY

HarmonyBlindsandShuttersInc, SanDiegoShade,Shades&Blinds SanDiego,SunburstShutters HEALTHYLIVING

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ElementWellnessCenter,KOI Wellbeing,RegeneratePhysical Therapy,TorreyHolistics

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ChateauLakeSanMarcos, GlenBrookHealthCenter,Seacrest VillageRetirementCommunities, WhiteSandsLaJolla

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Dietsch’sHearingAidCenters, OliverAudiology&HearingAid Services,SanDiegoHearingCenter, WestCoastAudiology

ServingSanDiegoSince1961 Dietsch’sHearingAidCenterfirst openeditsdoorsinSanDiegoinMay of1961,foundedbyPaulandInez Dietschwithaheartfeltmissionto helpindividualswithhearingloss andtheirfamiliesexperiencebetter hearingandfullerlives.

Thatvisioncontinuestodayunder theleadershipofPresidentElizabeth Dietschandherdedicatedteam,who remaincommittedtohelpingpatients notonlyhearbetter,butenhancetheir overallqualityoflife.Hearinglossis linkedtoahigherriskofloneliness andsocialisolation.*

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Adelaide’sisknownnotonlyforits exceptionalfloralandplantdesigns, eventdécorandproduction—but hasalsobecomeafavoriteforlocals lookingforamazinghomedecor,faux plantsandflowers.

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LarryAnhornandJerryParent purchasedAdelaide’sin2011buthad enteredthefloralsceneinSanDiego in1995withthecreationoftheir

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FaceLashLove,HonestSkin,La JollaShoresNails&Spa,Willows Spa

CHIROPRACTOR

ElementWellnessCenter,Gonstead FamilyChiropractic:Zach BeattyChiropractor,LiveSmart Chiropractic&Rehab,Spence ChiropracticCenter

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CarlsbadBeachDental,Dougherty Dental,I-RiseDentalBoutique, LaJollaCosmeticDentistryand Orthodontics

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Dr.DarrenA.FarnesiMD,Kristen RichardsM.D.,MBeautyClinicby Dr.Tess

COSMETICDERMATOLOGY OFFICE

AvantiDerma,Dermatology&Laser CenterofSanDiego,Dermatology Institute,InsightDermatology

COSMETICSURGEON–INDIVIDUAL

KristenRichardsM.D.,Laser&Skin CareInstituteofSanDiego,Sadrian PlasticSurgery

COSMETICSURGERYGROUP

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Cosmetic&FamilyDentistry

2318SixthAVE,SanDiego92101 619-234-6349

Dr.RachelleTumanutFlores,DMD, andherteamareproudtoprovide personalized,high-quality,andcompassionatedentalcareinSanDiego’s BankersHillneighborhood.Their missionistocreatepersonalizedcare plansthathelppatientsachievelasting oralhealthinasupportive,practical mannerthatrespectseachperson’s uniquecircumstances,priorities, andgoals.Fromthewarmwelcome providedbyfrontofficeteammembers RachelandDoriantotheexceptional caredeliveredbyhygienistsMichelle, Hanan,andBrandi,everypatient experienceiscenteredoncomfort, education,andtrust.Dr.Floresis gratefulforthecontributionsofformer dentalassistantIvan,whowaspart oftheteamduringtheSanDiego’s Bestvotingperiod.Today,Kristine andLaracontinuethepractice’s commitmenttocompassionatecare. Theofficeofferspreventive,cosmetic, andrestorativedentistry,including Invisalign ®,same-daycrowns,veneers, andimplantrestoration.Theteamis dedicatedtohelpingpatientsachieve healthy,confidentsmiles.

Since1977,RichardWildman usuallyfindscreativesolutionsto people’slegalproblemswithout goingtocourt.Ifalawsuitisfiled,he usescutting-edge,cost-effective,AI enhanced,legaltacticstoobtainquick, favorableresults.Heisadmittedto practiceinfourCaliforniaU.S.District Courts,9thCircuitCourtofAppeals, U.S.SupremeCourt,andCalifornia SupremeCourt.Besideshaving dozensofjurytrialsunderhisbelt,his appellatecasesincludeRealEstate, Family,LandUse,andBankingLaw. WhileapanelistfortheHome InsuranceCompany,hedefended hundredsofnegligence,fraudand construction-defectcases.Wildman servedaspresidentoftheLaJolla BarAssociation,numerousnonprofit organizations,andasanArmy combatengineercaptain.Hehasbeen repeatedlyvotedBestofLaJollaand Union-Tribune’sbestandfavoritein

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Dr.RachelleTumanutFlores,DMD,andTeamsincerelythankourpatients,families,friends, andcommunityforyourvotesandunwaveringsupport.Thisrecognitionisareflectionof thetrustyouplaceinus,andwearehonoredtocareforyourdentalhealtheveryday.

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