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WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH YOUR EXTRA 24 HOURS ON SATURDAY, FEB. 29?

After 30 years, Taco Surf in PB changes hands

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wned by Sam and Cindy McLarty for 30 years, Taco Surf at 4567 Mission Blvd. in Pacific Beach has been sold by them to new owners Matt and Melanie Gilmore. “The opportunity arose and we jumped on it,� said Cindy McLarty of the sale of their Mexican restaurant to their friends the Gilmores. “Sam has known Matt, who has been general manager for a number of residents in PB, for 25 years.�

McLarty said the Gilmores have already assumed control of the restaurant, but added, “It hasn’t closed escrow yet, just one more hurdle to overcome, hopefully by the end of this month.�

Cindy said her husband Sam “wanted somebody that he trusted that everybody would love.�

That turned out to be the Gilmores.

Melanie Gilmore said she and husband Matt have been patrons of Taco Surf since their children were toddlers.

She added, “This is a true honor, a dream come true.�

Of the sale, Melanie said, “Sam asked Matt to buy Taco Surf once he found out Matt was looking for a quick-serving food business to purchase. We did not go in and say, ‘We want to buy this.’�

Melanie noted Matt was the original general manager of PB Bar & Grill.

Matt was also employed previously at Hennessy’s in PB (now Duck Dive). “Sam genuinely wanted somebody he cared about (Matt) who he knew would do a good job and that people would love,� said Melanie, who added no wholesale changes are planned for the restaurant. “We want to keep the history of Taco Surf alive,� she said.

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Just to be thankful for another day

I would use my day to make a ton of to-do lists

Spend an extra day on the beach in San Diego

Drink more

I’ll be trying to make more money

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TAKE A LEAP THIS YEAR GIVES US ONE MORE DAY DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH IT? TRY OUR SUGGESTIONS TO MAKE IT THE BEST LEAP DAY EVER SEE PAGE 2

Jeff Raney, who gives kitesurďŹ ng lessons off Fiesta Island, gets some air while kitesurďŹ ng at sunset in PaciďŹ c Beach.

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FRIDAY · FEBRUARY 21, 2020 BEACH & BAY PRESS

LEAP DAY

Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach features a tower, one of the sculptures at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the border wall and artwork at Playas de Tijuana.

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THERE ARE ENDLESS OPTIONS HERE AND NEAR FOR 24 MORE HOURS OF FUN Here’s our list of amazing things to do and try for an awesome leap day

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lunch or sunset tours through Barrio Logan, Point Loma, Ocean Beach, and Mission Beach while indulging in the best tacos, craft beers, and libations that America’s Finest City has to offer. Visit tacotoursd.com for more information.ß

ou may live an additional 24 hours this Saturday, Feb. 29 due to the leap year, but will you live it up? What you would do if you only had one more day left?

Given it’s a weekend, and you’re likely not working your typical 9 to 5 gig, possibilities for things to do in San Diego, and indeed all of Southern California, are limitless.

Here are just a few suggestions for things to do, in and around San Diego, on your extra 24 hours, whether that be trying out something new, or taking a day trip elsewhere within a short drive.

• Try kitesurfing. If you would like to feel the sensation of flight, water walking abilities and a superhero complex, take kitesurfing lesson from Jeff Raney, who is based out of Fiesta Island.

Kitesurfing takes desire, commitment and time flying the kites. The more time you spend flying the kites, the better your kite control will be in the water and progress with your board skills. On average, about 8-10 hours of lessons needed before you can safely get on your own. About the first four hours are all land lessons so you will most likely not be touching the water on the first day. Call 760-840-0028 to set up some lessons.

• Yoga by the ocean: Come practice yoga by the Pacific Ocean in a free, donation-based class held every Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the end of Law Street in PB. This is a challenging, all-levels class that will leave you feeling completely alive and invigorated, led by local instructor Steve Hubbard (aka Namasteve).

Hubbard started out in yoga years ago to improve his volleyball game. “Very soon, I discovered that it provided way more than a better jump serves,” he said. “The overall feelings of physical vitality, emotional equanimity, and mental clarity were astounding.”

Hubbard describes yoga as “a tool in a journey toward personal growth.”

“My intention in teaching is to encourage students to discover

FEELING COMFORTABLE – AND SEXY – IN YOUR OWN SKIN Luci Lampe, an Ocean Beach-based mom of four, author of “Achieving Sexy,” songwriter/ model, and founder of the Sexy Mama Movement, shares her thoughts on trying something new on leap day.

“Many of us wish we had more hours in a day, and most have an idea of what we’d do with those extra hours. Lucky for us, every leap year we get a whole extra 24 hours. So how can we take advantage of the extra hours in 2020?

Personally, I like to spend time going on new adventures and trying things I’ve been curious about, but maybe a little scared to do. One of those things was visiting Blacks Beach with my husband on his birthday last year, shedding our clothes in favor of our birthday suits. Who doesn’t want to spend their birthday naked with their lover, right? their personal greatness,” said Hubbard. “We’re powerful beyond belief and yoga has a way of helping us remember that. The classes I lead are physically powerful, yet introspective and meditative. I encourage students to listen to their inner intelligence and to honor themselves.”

• Whale watching: There are plenty of options for a whale

At first, I thought it would be weird being naked in front of other people. To my surprise, it felt so natural and very freeing! Our tan lines gave us away as newbies, but the regulars were so surprised at how comfortable we both were walking around, exploring the beach, even making friends (yes, naked friends. It wasn’t so awkward after all!). People there overall seem very accepting of themselves and their bodies, regardless of their shape or size. I love that.

Since then, it’s been our favorite beach to visit when we have some time to get away for a couple hours. The hike down and up is definitely a good little warmup, so be prepared for that; and bring lots of water and snacks. It may be a bit nipp(l)y out on Feb. 29, but even if you wait til it’s warmer, I hope you give it a try!

watching trip out of San Diego and February is prime time for seeing gray whales off the coast.

Just head down to Quivira Road in Mission Bay where they are several places offering cruises for whale and dolphin watching. Sometimes the smaller operations – such as the six-passenger Gone Whale Watching boat – offer a more exciting and intimate experience than the larger cruises.

• Shop at the leap day bar yard sale. Society PB on Garnet Avenue will be the host of a bar yard sale starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29. Visitors can buy, sell, and enjoy drinks at the community yard sale.

• Take a taco tour: Take a ride to visit some of San Diego's most delicious taco locations. Taco Tour SD departs from Seaport Village and takes you on a guided historical

• Hike Bike Kayak Adventure Tours: Owned by native La Jollans Michael and Sharon Luscomb, HBK is exactly what their name implies, an adventure, and a local history lesson, on La Jolla coastal geography and ocean wildlife.

“Our tours run 90 minutes to two hours,” said Michael Luscomb noting he and his wife have run their family-owned and operated La Jolla Shores business for 25 years. “Our tours start at 9 a.m. and run every hour on the hour.”

Tour guides, who are lifeguard certified, are well versed in La Jolla’s wildlife, and place a heavy emphasis on educating guests about the ecology and conservation of native species they’ll encounter on their guided tours of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. The reserve is home to California Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Garibaldi fish, Brandt’s Cormorant, Brown Pelicans, Leopard Sharks, and dolphins, among others. La Jolla Kayak also rents an array of beach equipment including sun umbrellas, masks, snorkels, wetsuits and boogie boards.

“We explore the seven caves of La Jolla and discuss the history of La Jolla,” said Luscomb. “Our kayaks are extremely user-friendly and are very stable.” Call 858-551-9510 for more information.

• Visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and check out the amazing sculptures at Borrego Springs. There are more than130 steel-welded sculptures created by 'Perris Jurassic Park' owner/artist/ welder Ricardo Breceda at Galleta Meadows, including a 350-footlong serpent, a scorpion and a huge T. rex. After taking photos of the sculptures, roam the 100 miles of hiking trails like The Slot or Hellhole Canyon to Maidenhair Falls. For more information, visit parks.ca.gov.

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LEAP DAY

FRIDAY · FEBRUARY 21, 2020 BEACH & BAY PRESS

Why is there a leap year every four years?

The reason we have leap year, according to WorldTimeServer. com, is that “the calendar is designed to concur with the Earth’s revolutions around the sun. For example, it takes the planet about 365.242189 days – 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 45 seconds

– to circle one time around the sun.

Therefore, we have 365 days in the calendar.” The full rotation is called a tropical year, also known as a solar year, astronomical year, or an equinoctial year. However, those extra hours, minutes, and seconds – the ones that are part

of the decimal at the end of the tropical year – add up over time. If we didn’t include a leap day every four years, we would lose nearly six hours each year. This would “add up to a total of 24 days in a span of 100 years.” Over time, the calendar wouldn’t match up and things would certainly be off, thus we have leap year.

WE CAN’T PREDICT THE NEXT EARTHQUAKE BUT WE CAN PREPARE FOR IT

A PERFECT DAY ALONG THE COAST San Diego influencer Celeste Hernholm, who posts weekend guides on Instagram @Seldomlystill, offers her take on how to best enjoy leap day at the beach.

"Because a leap year only comes around every four years, Feb. 29 is the perfect day to hang out with a friend you haven't seen in a while. Start with a hot beverage from Bird Rock Coffee Roasters and a freshly baked English muffin at Wayfarer Bread & Pastry. Then go for a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk in Mission Beach. Grab an early dinner and catch the sunset at Tower 23's restaurant, JRDN, in Pacific Beach, and finish your ‘San Diego Riviera’ day with a wine tasting at 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro in Ocean Beach."

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The safety of millions of residents is an everyday job for us. It’s why we continually upgrade and test our equipment before Mother Nature ever gets the chance. And why we work with regional partners to coordinate preparedness, response and recovery. You can prepare by creating an emergency plan and practicing important safety tips. Here are just a few examples:

• Visit both sides of the border wall: On the U.S. side, head to Border Field State Park and take an easy hike down the beach to check out the wall as it extends into the Pacific Ocean. Be on the lookout for horses and what they leave behind. On the Mexico side, cross the border at San Ysidro and head west to Playas de Tijuana. At the Monumental Plaza de Toros you will be in the shadow of the bull ring, the lighthouse, and the colorfully painted border wall.

Stroll the Malecon that’s filled with vendors selling churros, elotes and Tostilocos.

Before an earthquake:

• Prepare an emergency kit.

• Move or secure items that are large, heavy or unstable.

• Make an emergency preparedness plan with your family.

During an earthquake:

• DROP to your hands and knees.

• COVER your head and neck under a sturdy table or desk.

• HOLD ON to your shelter until the shaking stops.

• Hiking just might be Southern Californians’ official pass time. There are dozens of options – from the Potato Chip Rock in Poway to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve to Tecolote Canyon Trail right outside PB to Annie’s Slot Canyon near Solana Beach. Of course, one of the most popular hikes is Cowles Mountain in Mission Trails Regional Park – the highest point of the City of San Diego.

After an earthquake:

• Be prepared for aftershocks.

• Stay away from downed power lines.

• If you smell or hear a gas leak, turn off the gas. Only SDG&E should turn it back on.

For more safety tips, visit sdge.com/safety

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• Visit Laguna Beach. Right up I-5 in Orange County is the artist colony of Laguna Beach.

The city’s topography is unique to other California coastal cities with its seven miles of coves and beaches where visitors can explore sea caves, tide pools, ocean side bluffs, natural tide pools and of course, sandy beaches, all within city limits. Laguna also boasts the most beachfront lodging options in California, making it an ideal spot for a weekend getaway.

• Climb California Tower: Visitors are once again able to tour the California Tower, one of San Diego’s most iconic historic landmarks. Make the climb on a 40-minute guided tour highlighting the origins of Balboa Park and

the histories of some of the many diverse communities that call San Diego home. All tours culminate in breathtaking 360-degree views of San Diego from the tower’s eighth-floor viewing deck – from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Cuyamaca Mountains in the east, and beyond.

• Temecula wine tours: Enjoy breathtaking scenery and award-winning wineries on a tour in the wine country of Temecula Valley, an hour or so drive from San Diego.

Experienced chauffeurs lead guests on an exciting limo bus ride for the day. Wine tour packages, like that offered by Temecula Wine Tours, take all the guesswork out of planning to ensure no details are left out.

Visit temeculawinetours.net for more information.

• Ride in a hot air balloon.

Sip champagne as you travel over some of the most exclusive golf courses including Torrey Pines and through a maze of coastal canyons. Compass Balloons private hot air balloon rides offer 360-degree views of the Del Mar coastline and can be a fun trip for that special occasion. Hot air balloon flights of up to eight people are available to ensure a quality of flight that is unmatched. Visit compassballoons.com for more information.

• Go skydiving. GoJump Oceanside, located at Oceanside Municipal Airport, offers thrilling jumps from 13,000 feet out of a colorful, fast-climbing PAC 750XL jump plane that was designed for skydiving. Visit gojump-oceanside.com for more information.

• Finish your extra day with a sunset. From La Jolla to Point Loma, the coast offers amazing views of sunsets. But if you want one of the best experiences, check out Sunset Cliffs.

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Pacific Beach planners endorse roundabouts for Foothill Boulevard

By DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

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eacting to a groundswell of complaints about traffic and safety problems on Foothill Boulevard, Pacific Beach Planning Group Feb. 12 unanimously endorsed several traffic-calming measures there including a future roundabout on Vickie Drive.

Community activist Tom Coat, a Foothill Boulevard resident, has been collecting signatures from neighbors on two petitions to get traffic-calming approved along Foothill. He noted the thoroughfare is a major two-lane road accommodating as much as 20% of total daily trips into and out of PB. “We need to resolve this issue once and for all,” Coat said. “We need urgent attention to solve it.”

Coat added he and others have gone door-to-door to attain signatures from at least 75% of neighbors living within 200 feet of proposed Foothill traffic improvements. He noted that is the threshold to qualify for traffic-calming at troublesome spots along the boulevard.

Initial traffic calming

Proposed upgrades for the intersection of Vickie Drive and Foothill Boulevard.

measures being sought on Foothill Boulevard are meant to be temporary until the longer-term fix is in: as many as three roundabouts, a process that could take several years in between design and construction.

Coat pointed out Foothill drivers frequently exceed 40 mph on the road that has a 25 mph speed limit. The boulevard is near Pacific Beach Elementary School and has lots of pedestrians and cyclists who are at-risk

Hit-and-run driver now facing grand theft charges

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woman awaiting sentencing for hit and run in the death of a pedestrian in Pacific Beach has been ordered to stand trial for residential burglary in La Jolla involving an acquaintance.

Taylor Suzanne Johnson, 36, remains free on a $50,000 bond in both cases. She pleaded guilty in Oct. to hit and run in the death of Richard Edward Henkel, 52, who was killed Aug. 4, 2019, on the Grand Avenue off-ramp to Interstate 5.

Johnson also pleaded guilty to the transportation of methamphetamine, which was found in her car afterward. The presence of the drug in her vehicle outside her Clairemont home may be linked to why she didn't stop after hitting the pedestrian.

Johnson was ordered to stand trial Jan. 30 by San Diego Superior Court Judge Patricia Garcia for burglary, car theft, grand theft, and receiving stolen property following a preliminary hearing.

"She burglarized the house of an acquaintance whom she doesn't get along with," said Deputy District Attorney Katherine Forbes at a previous hearing.

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entering or crossing the road.

Coat and others added that accidents including fences being knocked down and parked cars being struck, happen frequently on Foothill endangering elderly neighbors, pedestrians and kids alike.

It was also mentioned that glare, at certain times of the day, can be blinding to Foothill Boulevard drivers, further complicating the situation.

Longtime PBPG planner Eve Anderson, who heads the planning group’s Streets and Sidewalks Subcommittee, presented a series of four action items at PBPG proposed to resolve Foothill’s traffic and safety issues.

Of the proposed traffic-calming measures Anderson said, “Most of the improvements we are proposing involve signage and lighting. For example, when pedestrians are crossing

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Foothill, all lights will turn red to protect them.”

Subcommittee suggestions for traffic calming included improved signage, flashing lights in both directions, installation of a pedestrian-activated flashing beacon and, ultimately, possible construction of three traffic roundabouts at Vickie Drive as well as at Loring and Tourmaline streets.

Of the status of the roundabouts Anderson said, “Loring is in design phase, Vickie Drive now has a completed petition to start the process and Tourmaline was listed, though there was opposition years ago when (first) proposed — so it’s in limbo.”

Anderson added the need for traffic calming on Foothill is obvious. “Nobody dares to cross that street,” she said adding, “We aren’t transportation engineers and we don’t have all the answers, but we tried to listen to all the problems and come up with solutions.”

Audience members questioned whether stop signs might not be a better option than traffic calming on Foothill.

Civil engineer Ambrose Wong, who was in

attendance and has done schematic drawings for the proposed roundabouts and other traffic calming proposed on Foothill, said stop signs are not an option.

“The whole idea of traffic calming along Foothill is not to stop traffic,” Wong said.

“The city will not put in any stop signs along that stretch.

They want traffic to slow, but to keep the flow going and never to stop it.”

Planner Joe Bettles asked if traffic-calming on Foothill Boulevard might have the unintended consequence of diverting traffic to side streets like Beryl.

Answered Wong, “That won’t happen because there are more stop signs on the side streets. It would never be faster to go around (traffic calming).”

Coat noted there is a solid coalition of community groups and others backing Foothill traffic-calming.

“People are very supportive and we have a community partnership between PB Town Council and PB Planning Group, as well as support from Campbell’s City Council office,” he said pointing out, “We need to get this through the City bureaucracy.”

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FRIDAY · FEBRUARY 21, 2020 BEACH & BAY PRESS

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South American Palm Weevil invades Pacific Beach trees

By DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

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t appears a palm weevil infestation that has been moving up from the U.S.-Mexico border has finally found its way to Pacific Beach.

Evidence of that is a dead palm at 1830 Reed Ave. that had to be taken down recently by the City.

The culprit in that “slaying” turned out to be the South American Palm Weevil that is known to attack Canary Date Palms.

“It all happened so fast, like almost overnight. I didn’t know what was happening,” said Carole Cruz, the owner of the now-deceased Canary Date Palm on Reed Avenue. “There was no forewarning. I had noticed the tree had flattened out on the top, on the crown shaft. Within a few days, 70% of the (palm) fronds had turned brown.”

Unfortunately, added Cruz, “By the time you see it’s a problem — it’s too late.”

The City responded to news of the PB weevil infestation.

“The presence of the South American Palm Weevil has increased in San Diego County in the last few years,” said City spokesperson Anthony Santacroce.

“Initial instances were found in San Ysidro, in the Tijuana River Valley several years ago. The infestation moved up to Logan Heights, Sherman Heights, Mountain View and surrounding neighborhoods

The South American Palm Weevil is an invasive beetle that has been detected infesting palm trees in San Diego County.

The beetle inflicts serious physical damage to the fronds, crown, and hearts of palm trees, as well as weakening palms’ immune system to leave them susceptible to other fungal and wilt diseases. An untreated palm infested by palm weevils will ultimately die, while serving as a nesting site to spread the beetle to other palms in the area.

The South American Palm Weevil took out a tree at 1830 Reed Ave.

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about two years ago. A few finds were in City Heights last year.

Downtown and Hillcrest/Mission Hills were next.”

Added Santacroce, “More recently, we have found South American Palm Weevil in Point Loma, PB, Mission Valley, and a possible find in La Jolla.”

The South American palm weevil, Rhynchophorus palmarum, has a known distribution in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. This weevil presents an enormous threat to the ornamental and edible date palm industries in California, as well as the state’s urban landscape, which is defined by such palms.

The South American Palm Weevil is a notorious palm pest in its native and invaded ranges.

Damage to palm trees results primarily from larval feeding in the heart of the palm. This relatively soft and fleshy growing material is typically found in the crown or top part of the palm tree, and it is responsible for generating new fronds. Heavy larval infestations in this region can result in crown collapse and palm mortality.

Highly damaged areas of palms take on a characteristic appearance as the crown tilts, collapses, and dies. Palms in the advanced stages of attack and mortality have a flattened top, and as the remaining halo of fronds that ring the top of the trunk dry down, the palm looks like a giant brown umbrella or mushroom.

“It’s apparent that it (weevil infestation) is happening all over the City,”

contended Cruz, adding she feels the City is spending public money elsewhere and “doesn’t have a dime to spend on community needs. This could be devastating here in PB with all these decades-old palms, which won’t be easily replaced.”

Santacroce added the City is well aware of the South American Palm Weevil and its potential effects on palms.

“We have been working with both the County Agriculture Weights and Measures team as well as UC Riverside researchers on actively removing infested palms,” he said. “We encourage residents to use the Get-it-Done App to report signs of declining date palms in parks or along the City right-of-way.”

More information on the South American Palm Weevil can be found at biocontrol.ucr.edu/ south_american_palm_weevil. html.

DISCOVER PB BUSINESS AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED Discover Pacific Beach has announced the nominees for its annual business awards, which are made in three categories with voting open to the public. The winner of each category will be announced at the Casino Night and Awards Dinner on March 19 aboard the William D Evans Sternwheeler. That night consists of casino game action, a three-course meal by the team at the Bahia Hotel and an award ceremony. To vote and/or purchase tickets for the dinner, visit pacificbeach.org.

• New Business Award, a new business that filled a need, or unique place in the community. Nominees: Local H2O, Powerhaus Pizza, and Rhythm’s Chicken and Waffles.

• Design and Improvement Award, aesthetically improves the community either through unique architecture, clean curb appeal or attractive storefront.

Nominees: Bird Rock Roasters (Garnet Avenue), Blenders Eyewear, and Second Nature.

• Heart of PB Award, a business that exhibits staying power, resilience, innovation and contributes to the community of Pacific Beach. Nominees: Libs Chiropractic, Allison McCloskey Escrow Co., Mileage Clothing Accessories and Shoes.

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anfield Pet Hospital of Pacific Beach has come to partner with the community to handle its pet needs. “This is a brand new location for us,� said Erin O’Donnell, DVM, chief of staff of the new facility at 1530 Garnet Ave., formerly Evans Tires.

The new full-service pet hospital held its grand opening Feb. 8.

Banfield’s PB practice manager is Jennifer Katz, who is also a registered veterinary technician who assists veterinary doctors.

A national firm, most Banfield's are located inside Pet Smarts, though, according to O’Donnell, “There’s no ownership by Pet Smart.�

Pointing out Banfield’s corporate office is in Vancouver, Wash. the firm, which started in Portland, Ore., is now national with more than 1,000 outlets.

Banfield has been in San Diego for at least 15 years.

Of the local market, with lots of pets owned by residents and beachgoers alike, O’Donnell pointed out Banfield determined “it made a lot of sense to open in PB.�

She added she already had numerous clients in PB, as well as in Point Loma and La Jolla. “I knew, for sure, this was going to be the location because we had already a base of clients that live already in

Erin O’Donnell, DVM chief of staff, with a patient.

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this area,� said O’Donnell. “Though we do surgery here, neuters and spays, and the most common (of those) dental oral surgeries,� said O’Donnell. “We are not an emergency clinic. We are not a 24-hour care facility. We’re here for preventative as well as illness care.�

Discussing the differences between treating humans and animals, who can’t tell you where it hurts, O’Donnell noted, “It’s all based on gauging responses to the physical exam and the results of lab work.�

The pet hospital chief of staff offered some preventative tips for maintaining pet health. “We concentrate on five different elements of preventative care,� she said. “Some of the obvious ones

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are vaccines to infectious diseases out there, making sure they’re up to date. Parasites, preventing fleas, ticks, and heartworm.� “Here, people take their dogs to dog parks and Dog Beach a lot where there’s a lot of intestinal parasites and worms,� pointed out Katz.

Continuing her discussion of the five platforms of pet care, O’Donnell said the third element involves dentistry. “You should not wait until teeth are rotting out,� she said. “If we can keep them healthier, we can keep the pet alive longer with a better quality of life.�

The vet added nutrition is number four on the five basics list, “making sure people are feeding their pets something they can trust and is the right choice for their pet.�

The fifth element, O’Donnell said, is “potential behavioral concerns that come up, helping to keep that pet connected to their family.�

What’s the biggest pet problem Banfield deals with? “Itchy skin and itchy stinky ears,� answered O’Donnell. “They typically end up on the top of the list. And definitely GI issues, vomiting, and diarrhea. Things not so obvious are weight loss, coughing, and allergies, as well as bad breath and dental disease.�

O’Donnell said Banfield recommends clients bring their pets in

every six months “just because pets do age so much faster than people. We have a program called an Optimum Wellness Plan that includes all of the basics of preventative care.�

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converted Bay Park retail space that once was a Toys R Us. “We’re proud to restore this building to support thousands of drivers who bring joy every day to riders across San Diego,” said Hao Meng, Lyft’s Southern California

general manager.

Likening Lyft’s new full-service auto maintenance and repair facility at 1240 West Morena Blvd. to a “race car pit stop,” Meng noted, “This means drivers can get back on the road quickly and affordably to keep going.”

Both current San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, and past mayor Jerry Sanders, who is now CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the official opening of the driver center. Both men touted the center’s importance to San Diego’s economy.

“I love the transformation,” said Faulconer. “Thank you for your investment in San Diego. Our business community welcomes it, supports it, and wants to see it continue to grow and expand.”

“From a business perspective offering sustainable, affordable and accessible transportation to our workforce is important to the growth and development of jobs throughout our region,” said Sanders. “Lyft’s thousands of drivers throughout San Diego are an important part of our transportation infrastructure. Lyft provides San Diego drivers with the flexibility to earn an income on their own schedule.”

Vehicle services offered at Lyft’s Driver Center include maintenance and routine services such as conventional or synthetic oil change, tire rotation and replacement, brake pad replacement, wiper blade replacement, filter changes, spark plug replacement, battery replacement, and

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free diagnostic assessments.

The center also serves as a driver hub, providing drivers a comfortable place to relax in between rides, with access to bathrooms, Wi-Fi, coffee, lounge, and workspaces.

Drivers can connect in-person with Lyft community representatives for assistance, including vehicle inspections and app support.

Lyft’s Express Driver program also operates out of the San Diego Driver Center. It connects Lyft drivers to rental vehicles with standard maintenance and insurance coverage through a rental partner, Flexdrive. A rental fleet, including 100 hybrid vehicles, are available for Lyft drivers to rent as an alternative way to drive and earn.

When asked what distinguishes Lyft, Meng said, “We offer fast and affordable vehicle service along with driver support and rental vehicles through our Express Ride program, all under one roof. Our goal really is to deliver services that our drivers need. We focus on treating our drivers better, and we believe when we treat our drivers better, that they will treat our riders better.”

Faulconer said the new Lyft Driver Center will support the

City’s efforts to enact “our landmark Climate Action Plan, where we are slashing greenhouse gases, creating more housing and increasing alternative mobility options. All of this is incredibly important because it puts us closer to our goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2035 citywide.”

“The more options available for employees to commute to and from work is an asset to our region,” said Sanders. “This new driver center will keep San Diego Lyft drivers thriving and San Diego moving forward.”

Lyft was founded in 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation and is available to 95 percent of the United States population as well as select cities in Canada.

Lyft is committed to effecting positive change for cities and making cities more livable for everyone through initiatives that bridge transportation gaps, and by promoting transportation equity through shared rides, bike share systems, electric scooters and public transit partnerships.

For more information on Lyft in San Diego, visit lyft.com/cities/ san-diego-ca.

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“That’s who we are – a technical company selling products within the relaxed surfing and watersports industry.”

Although redefining comfort “in the areas that matter the most” remains the driving force, longevity is truly the name of their game.

“Drifties isn’t just a passion project,” they said. “We’re constantly focused on the details, using technical innovation, bodily comfort, and athletic functionality as our guiding force. We’re focused on leaving our stamp not only on the industry but on the world.”

Sharing a Pacific Beach apartment that serves as both an office and a distribution center, the two are working on future fashionable, yet functional, long-lasting clothing “that will be able to withstand the brunt end of the ocean and watersports.”

“We’re incredibly humbled when our products are purchased with a consumer’s hard-earned money,” continued Orfe. “Even though our days have become a 24/7 juggling act, we’re proud of our work and the support of others who would like to see us succeed.”

Future goals include a line for women and children to “keep every water athlete in the water longer, happy and content with the product that is on their body.”

Drifties should be hand-washed in cold water ideally with wetsuit cleaner and hung dry out of direct sunlight. Driftline also offers T-shirts and hats.

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SCHOOLS NOTEBOOK>> MISSION BAY HIGH ▪ The MBHS Pops Concert will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 in the auditorium. Featuring the Concert Band, Swing Choir, String and Full Orchestra, music will be from your favorite films, musicals, and pop standards. Tickets are $5 for adults. Kids and students are free.

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Crown Point Junior Music Academy kindergarten teacher Jennifer Macker and Principal Armando Lopez (right) accepted the California Distinguished School Award during the California Distinguished School Recognition Program Awards Ceremony at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim on Feb. 10. The program honors some of California's most exemplary and inspiring public schools, which demonstrate significant gains in narrowing the achievement gap.

Bella Rae Solis models a T-shirt with her design for the annual Kate Sessions Elementary School Jog-a-thon. This year was the most successful with over $41,000 raised for enrichment programs at KSE. Thank you to local businesses Crushed and Reason Financial for their generous donations, which deferred the cost of shirts, and to Fathom Martial Arts, which provided healthy snacks for the participants.

Pacific Beach Elementary School students from Mrs. Denenberg's first-grade class watched a Monarch butterfly emerge from its chrysalis after protecting it for a week near their registered Monarch Waystation. Students determined that it was a boy after observing a black spot on each lower wing. Check out their registered way station, 22767, on monarchwatch.org

Mission Bay High’s music program raising funds for Cuba trip Mission Bay High School’s award-winning music program will launch a series of fundraising efforts to support its Mambo Orchestra’s trip to Cuba this summer. A one-of-a-kind high school band, the Mambo Orchestra plans to travel to Cuba, the birthplace of Latin Jazz, to perform and study music and culture. To fund the band’s

international excursion, the music program is holding a Jazz in the Garden Concert series at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park as well as a fundraising night of salsa music, dancing and tasting called Salsa for Students.

Concerts will be held the second and fourth Thursday from February through April, and the

first and third Thursday of May. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. providing guests the opportunity to tour the beautiful Japanese gardens and the concerts start at 7 p.m. Beer, wine and sodas are available for purchase.

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t can be quite a task no matter how much talent a team has to finish a regular season unbeaten. And that is what the Mission Bay girls soccer team has done this season.

With the CIF playoffs getting ready to start the first week of March, the Bucs head into the postseason on a high. Mission Bay went 17-0-3 during the regular season for head coach Jorge Palacios.

Heading into postseason play, Palacios believes his team’s hard work and positive attitude could

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“The goal every year is to try to win every game,” Palacios commented. “We’ve had a bunch of tight wins, comeback wins that were exciting and fun.”

Like with any good team, you often do not have to look any further than senior leadership to see why it is doing well. For the Bucs, this season’s success starts with seniors Leilani Ferguson, midfielder, Juliette Tran, forward, and Jeryn Young, center back.

“They along with our entire senior class set a positive tone for the season,” Palacios said. “We also had great contributions from

junior midfielder Gina Queck and sophomore forward Camrin Peaslee, who have phenomenally high work rates and lead by example.”

Speaking of some of those tough wins during the regular season, Mission Bay has had a few of them.

“Early in the season, we went to Mountain Empire and played on an extremely windy, chilly evening coming back from down 0-1 to win 3-2,” Palacios said. “More recently, we had a bunch of illness and injuries, and were down 0-1 at Christian and scored twice in the last three minutes to win. In both cases, they were total team victories as we had contributions from everyone on the roster.”

Even with that success in the regular season, the playoffs can be quite a challenge.

“The playoffs will be a challenge as every team in Division II is good,” Palacios said. “It’s a completely new season and we’re excited to see if we can string together a three-game winning streak.”

Senior midfielder Leilani Ferguson makes a play on the ball.

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Future Bucs inspired by current Mission Bay girls soccer team

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The sound level of the game tripled from past games when the seven girls and all their siblings and parents joined the fans to contribute to the cheering of the Buccaneers.

Watching these young ladies see what their future holds was priceless for all, from the attendees in the stands to the varsity team playing on the field. The young girls’ presence was noticed by all. The young girls were invited down to the field at the end of the game to meet the varsity team and their coach. The coach and team shared about teamwork and working hard but mostly about encouraging one another to never give up.

These are just some of the reasons why PB is such a beautiful community that supports young athletes and families alike.

Best of luck to the Mission Bay Buccaneers.

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SPORTS Taylor shooting for successful finish to scholastic career

Trae Taylor is in his final season of scholastic basketball at Mission Bay High.

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n his final season of scholastic boys basketball, Mission Bay senior Trae Taylor is looking to go out on top.

Taylor, a 6-feet 7-inches tall senior forward, has been a key part of head coach Marshawn Cherry’s team.

“Trae has been a varsity basketball player at Mission Bay for three years, not playing at all his first year,” Cherry noted. “He was splitting duty on the JV as well and playing about one minute per game behind Ronnie Latting, a three-year starter.”

But as his playing time grew, Taylor asserted himself.

“Trae has been our leader on and off the floor,” Cherry said. “He has shown how to lead by example with hard work on the court and in the classroom, carrying over a 3.5 GPA. He is a true student-athlete. He’s our force inside the paint with his thunderous dunks and timely blocks.”

Heading into the latter part of February, Mission Bay was looking to secure a berth in the CIF playoffs. For Taylor, to go out on top his final season would certainly be a dream come true.

Beach & Bay Press recently caught up with Taylor for an interview.

BBP: How old were you when you first began playing basketball and what got you interested?

Taylor: Basketball runs in my family so I’ve been playing it for as long as I can remember. I never took it seriously until I came to Mission Bay and now it’s become my life. All I want to do is get better.

BBP: Coming into this season, what have you been looking to accomplish?

Taylor: My first goal for my senior season is to win the Division I CIF championship and my second is to get to a college that’s a good fit for me.

BBP: Do you have any NBA players you try and pattern your game after and if so why?

Taylor: I’ve watched a lot of players throughout my life like Lebron and Kevin Durant. This season, I’ve watched a lot of Kobe Bryant video just for his killer instinct which I’m trying to build.

BBP: Any college plans next fall and hopes of playing basketball?

Taylor: Yes, I know coach Marshawn is working really hard off the court to get me to a school that would be a good fit for me.

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British rock quartet The Struts will play at SOMA on Feb. 28.

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ery few tribute bands get as close to the real thing as The Fooz Fighters, who perform at the 710 Beach Club on Feb. 22. Playing the music of Dave Grohl and company, the band nails not only the Foo Fighters sound but also their look. In fact the band’s guitarist/ singer, Nicky Rich could pass as Grohl’s twin, making Fooz Fighters shows a must for fans.

With their namesake band playing arena’s and stadiums, these days an intimate show such as this is the best way to get up

Heavy metal fans won’t want to miss a four tribute band bill taking place at Brick by Brick on Feb. 22. On hand will be Anarchy X (Queensryche), Anthem (Rush), Blackout (The Scorpions) and Woke Up Dead (Megadeth). While all are solid rockers, the night’s highlight will likely be Anthem.

With the recent passing of Rush’s drummer Neil Peart, their music

has been put back in the spotlight reminding everyone what a gifted musician he was. Anthem is up to the task of playing Rush’s adventurous music, though they perform as a quartet rather than in the original band’s trio format.

Anthem: Saturday, Feb. 22 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 7:30 p.m. 21 and up. $12. brickbybrick.com.

Mardi Gras comes to Winston’s in Ocean Beach on Feb. 23. The celebration will run from 4-8 p.m., featuring three of San Diego’s favorite bands, rock-a-billy quartet The Sleepwalkers, roadhouse blues

band Lady Dottie and Cajun party combo, The Bayou Brothers. It’s a diverse bill sure to keep the dance floor filled, each band being headliners in their own right. The event includes host Madame LaRoux (aka blues singer Michele Lundeen) and such Mardi Gras essentials as beads and red beans and rice, but this would be a noteworthy music line up no matter the day of the week.

OB Mardi Gras: Sunday, Feb. 23 at Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St. 4 p.m. $10. 21 and up. winstonsob.com.

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