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THE WHEEL WORLD Are dockless vehicles friend or foe?

By VICTORIA DAVIS AND DAVE SCHWAB People ride bicycles down the boardwalk in Mission Beach as a dockless electric-assist LimeBike stands idle.

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pinion is mixed regarding the surge of dockless vehicles. Is dockless an unjustifiable threat to rental shops? Or is this transportation trend the green alternative that will reduce traffic issues? Can both be true?

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Pacific Beach working to implement eco-district ideals

BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

Court orders clean up of hoarder house in Pacific Beach SEE PAGE 2

The virtues of environmental sustainability were extolled at a March 12 meeting highlighting progress in advancing Pacific Beach’s evolving eco-district.

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Court orders clean up of PB hoarder house The City Attorney’s Office on March 13 obtained a court order to begin the clean-up and rehabilitation of a residence in the Pacific Beach/Mount Soledad area that has plagued neighbors with foul odors, trash, and rodents.

After Shirley T. Sanders died in 2012, one of her sons and various acquaintances moved into her fourbedroom home on Crownhill Road near Kate Sessions Park. Problems with the property multiplied since then, as an accumulation of junk and debris overflowed from the house and into the driveway and yards.

As the situation worsened, piles of furniture and trash inside the house created safety hazards for the occupants and emergency responders.

The bathroom sinks drained into buckets, and water leaks created mold throughout the structure.

County vector control agents cited the property, and a neighbor reported trapping 14 rats in his garage and finding three drowned rats in his swimming pool. Concerned parties notified County Child Protective Services on several occasions that infants or young children were living in unsafe conditions.

On March 13, the City Attorney’s Office obtained an injunction prohibiting property owner Lauren E. Sanders of Lubbock, Texas, who is trustee of the Shirley T. Sanders

Trust, from continuing to maintain a public nuisance.

San Diego Superior Court Judge Randa Trapp appointed a receiver to bring the property into compliance with health and safety laws. The occupants were ordered to vacate the property within 72 hours or face arrest for trespassing.

The Code Enforcement Division of the City Development Services Department had initially sought voluntary compliance from the property owner.

However, the unlawful conditions continued despite more than a dozen warnings letters from the City, as well as notices of health and safety code violations from City building inspectors, County vector control officers, and San Diego Gas & Electric.

“This kind of conduct threatens the health and safety of our communities and destroys our quality of life,” City Attorney Mara W. Elliott said. “By intervening, we bring relief and peace of mind to affected neighbors, and help for hoarders who often have underlying issues that need to be addressed.”

The case was prosecuted by Deputy City Attorney Marsha Kerr.

The City will recover the costs of rehabilitation, cleanup, attorney fees, and receiver fees from the property owner.

The City Attorney’s Code Enforcement Unit was established in 1984 to address nuisance properties and blight throughout San Diego. This

unit works in partnership with the Code Enforcement Division of the City Development Services Department, the San Diego Police Department, other local agencies, and the community to identify and aggressively address problem properties.

Community members can report property violations to the City Attorney’s Code Enforcement Unit at 619533-5655.

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THURSDAY · MARCH 22, 2018 BEACH & BAY PRESS

Pacific Beach’s Saturday farmers market celebrates 30 years

BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

Most are familiar with the Pacific Beach Farmers Market on Tuesdays along Bayard Street, but some may not be aware there is another “original” farmers market on Saturdays marking a milestone this year.

“Thirty years ago, a group of farmers started the Pacific Beach Farmers Market at the Promenade, 4150 Mission Blvd., which has operated on Saturdays from 8 to noon ever since,” said Mary Hillebrecht, manager of the farmers market.

“It was a new program in the state that allowed farmers to sell

directly to consumers without putting their products in a standard commercial package. At the time, there were no other markets in the City of San Diego.”

Hillebrecht noted PB’s first farmers market will celebrate its 30th anniversary on March 24 and 31.

“The market has had many highs and lows, many family farms were sustained by it, and many consumers have enjoyed fresh, local products and a chance to communicate with the people who grew it,” Hillebrecht said, noting, as older generations have retired, “younger farmers have begun to find this market as an opportunity to market

their products.

“The market has stayed true to its roots by having only farmers participating – a marketplace defined by its name,” she said.

Added Hillebrecht, “Many other farmers markets have developed over the years in San Diego, but this was the beginning from whence they grew.”

The original market is held in its downsized form in the parking lot at the Promenade, alternating between the north and south lot.

“We invite everyone who likes to support local farmers to join us on Saturday mornings,” Hillebrecht said, noting the market has changed

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little throughout the years.

“Our rule is, you have to grow what you sell,” she said. “Thirty years later, we still have local farmers selling what they’ve grown. That hasn’t changed.”

Hillebrecht said guests attending the farmers market celebrating its anniversary may look forward to special giveaways and other treats.

Spring Egg Hunt at PB Rec Center The Spring Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St. This free event is open to the public.

There will be arts, crafts, games, photo opportunities with the Spring Bunny, and egg hunts.

There will be five egg hunts based on the age of the child. At 11:30 a.m. will be the 0-1 yearold hunt, noon for 1-2 yearolds, 12:30 p.m. for 3-4 yearolds, 1 p.m. for 5-6 year-olds, 1:30 p.m. for 7-9 year-olds.

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Developer withdraws bid for PB reservoir site; neighbors want zoning restrictions

BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

Now that real estate developer McKellar McGowan has backed out of redeveloping the 4.76-acre former PB Reservoir site on Los Altos Road in Pacific Beach, what’s to become of it?

“There are a number of [other] parties interested in the property,” said Arian Collins, the City’s supervising public information officer. “Negotiations are continuing.

We expect that they will wrap up in the next few weeks.”

The former developer’s plans to transform the recently demolished reservoir site into 21 single-family homes met with stiff neighborhood opposition.

“A couple of weeks ago we decided we did not want to fight the resolute Los Altos Road neighbors for five years,” said Chris McKellar, about his firm’s withdrawal from the project. “Apparently, the City has found another developer willing to give it a go.”

Soledad Terrace neighbors complained about a lack of transparency — and of being ignored — by the City, following the proposed sale last August of the reservoir site west of Kate Sessions Park to McKellar McGowan.

One of those neighbors opposed to the bulk and scale of the McKellar-McGowan project was Greg Nelson. He said he was “a little surprised” McKellar McGowan

withdrew from the project in the middle of negotiations with neighbors.

“They had modified their proposal, shown us a plan that had 16 homes on it,” said Nelson noting the downsized proposal “met with almost as much opposition because it was [still] excessive.”

What size housing project would be acceptable?

“There are those in our neighborhood who feel the site should not be sold, and should remain vacant,” said Nelson. “It is the same rationale used in 1979-80, when neighbors asked the City to rezone the site to be like the rest of the neighborhood with 20,000-square-foot lots.”

Nelson reiterated the community’s long-held view that zoning should be consistent and uniform throughout with maximum 20,000-square-foot lots as the standard. He added the area is exceptionally woody and rustic, having been developed originally around the home of famed, early La Jolla horticulturalist Kate Sessions.

Nelson noted there are other built-in limitations to developing the former reservoir site.

“It’s on a very tight road built in the ’40s, with no sidewalks,” he said. “When cars are parked on both sides, there isn’t enough room for both cars [to pass].”

Noting the city nixed Los Altos neighbors’ initial attempt to have zoning changed to a maximum of

20,000-square-foot lots years ago, largely because of the cost involved, Nelson said the issue is now being revisited.

“Fast-forward 38 years or so, and the issue is there [again],” he said, adding that zoning remains a bone of contention between Los Altos and the City.

Nelson said the neighborhood’s take on the City’s reluctance to even consider a zoning change is “disregarding the welfare of our community in exchange for getting maximum [property] value, without regard to our neighborhood. It’s painful to see.”

Nelson added McKellar McGowan’s bid to purchase the property was in excess of its $8.8 million assessed value, adding, “I don’t know how much more the price they were offering to pay for it was.”

PB reservoir served as part of the city of San Diego’s water system for about 80 years. It was originally supplied by the University Heights reservoir, and the city’s original water treatment plant at El Cajon Boulevard and Oregon Street.

When the Alvarado Water Treatment Plant at Murray Reservoir was brought online in 1951, this gravity-fed system was updated with new pipelines and other infrastructure, rendering the PB reservoir obsolete.

The city opted to sell the 4.6-acre unused reservoir site last year, and retained commercial real estate brokers Jones Lang LaSalle for the task.

PB church donates $138,000 to community nonprofits Christ Lutheran Church in Pacific Beach recently announced the nonprofit beneficiaries of various sized financial gifts ranging from $3,000 to $50,000. The majority of the gifts were given to San Diegobased organizations and were made possible from the proceeds of the recent sale of Luther View, a housing community previously owned by the church.

The plan was led by Pastor David Nagler and approved by the Christ Lutheran Church congregation.

The benefitting organizations are: n Third Avenue Charitable Organization: Simon’s Walk / Going Home, San Diego, $50,000; n Doors of Change, San Diego, $30,000; n Community Christian Service Agency, San Diego, $11,000; nRwandan Orphans Project, San Diego, $11,000; n Agape House – SDSU Campus Ministry, San Diego, $11,000; n PB Street Guardians, Pacific Beach, $3,000.

In addition, the church provided funding to: n Lutheran Retreats, Camps, and

Conferences, Frazier Park, $11,000; n Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, Baltimore, $11,000.

“We are thrilled to provide financial assistance to so many outstanding organizations,” said Nagler. “The breadth of their work addresses everything from homelessness, to caring for orphans, immigrants, and the elderly.

“We are excited to be able to share our resources with these organizations as they embody the mission of Christ Lutheran Church: To share God’s unconditional love. We welcome input from the wider San Diego community to learn more about ways in which we can partner with you to improve the lives of our neighbors.”

The church congregation approved the proposed giving plan and the targeted organizations in need in late January. The organizations will receive funding immediately.

“None of us deserve to die forgotten,” said Jim Lovell, executive director of Third Avenue Charitable Organization. “The financial support allows us to restart this pro-

gram and as such, to expand the care that is provided.”

Christ Lutheran Church is allowing us to create places of remembrance. In the midst of ashes, life stories can be told, and ministries can be shared.”

“The difference this gift will make to Doors of Change, and to the 450 youth we serve each year, is immense,” said Debbie Rodriguez, director of advancement of Doors of Change. “Case management services are the glue that connects these youth to the resources they need in the community, and we are incredibly grateful to Christ Lutheran Church for their compassion and generosity.”

Additional proceeds approved in the spending plan are being delegated toward two major programming/outreach pillars: Benevolence and Learning. Further plans will be finalized this year to provide multiple avenues for regularly engaging in spiritual practices including being a place for worship, yoga, meditation, 12-step programs, classes, and events welcoming diverse artists and speakers.

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THURSDAY · MARCH 22, 2018 BEACH & BAY PRESS

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Beach communities grapple with invasion of dockless vehicles

BY VICTORIA DAVIS & DAVE SCHWAB

Presently, four dockless vehicle companies – Bird, Ofo, LimeBike and Mobike – have moved into town in a big way, scattering their bikes and scooters across the landscape.

Beach & Bay Press recently conducted an impromptu survey of small-business owners, locals and tourists, soliciting their views on dockless vehicles.

The situation is ironic, claimed Jeff Russell, owner of Surf Monkey Bikes at 853 Grand Ave. Russell said he was “the first one to sound the alarm,” when Discover Bike (formerly DecoBike) moved its docked bike share stations onto Pacific Beach’s boardwalk.

Those have since been removed due to public protest over their alleged unsightliness, and unfair competition with local business.

“It’s funny in one way,” said Russell. “One of the Discover Bike owners came in here yesterday and wanted to know what I was going to do about dockless!

“Dockless sends a terrible message: That you can use something and cast it aside without consequence when and wherever you want. You are basically saying don’t go in a bike shop,” added Russell.

“If you can’t rent a car without a seat belt, how can you provide a

‘I don’t think they’re an issue at all if it gets people out of cars.’

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Bird and Lime scooters parked in a beach accessway in Mission Beach last week.

scooter without a helmet? It’s the law! The question isn’t, if someone is going to die down here. It’s when,” Russell said.

Passersby on Garnet Avenue, in general, were more receptive – and less critical – of the dockless bikes.

“I don’t think they’re an issue at all if it gets people out of cars, especially when you consider, here at the

bay, so many of the people working here ride bikes,” said Christine Kelly, a Pacific Beach resident.

John Leonard of PB was impressed by dockless.

“It’s a brilliant business idea, a centralized model,” he said. “I wish I would have thought of it.”

Leonard, however, admitted: “I wish people were more considerate

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with them. You see them parked in the middle of the sidewalk – that’s become a problem.”

Would Leonard try dockless out?

“It’s created a stigma,” he answered. “I almost don’t want to be a part of it.”

Todd Gudat, owner of Pacific Beach Swings & Things at 4500 Ocean Blvd., took a dim view of

dockless. “I don’t like them,” he said.

“I don’t think it’s fair for us local businesses. I rent out bikes and skateboards, and I have to have a business license to sell them in front of my store. But anyone can park one of these [dockless] bikes next to mine. Honestly, I shouldn’t have to pay my business license this year,” Gudat said.

(The dockless vehicle companies are required to have a business license.)

“It’s affected my business by 40 to 60 percent,” Gudat said.

Kevin, an employee at South Coast PB, at 740 Felspar St., also had no use for dockless.

“They just get in the way and they’re all over,” he said. “It’s really just an eyesore. We haven’t had them in front of the store. But I’ve had them in front of my house, and have seen them kicked over and destroyed by people who hate them.”

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Have an electric experience on the boardwalk

BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

You can glide on an electric boardwalk ride throughout Pacific Beach, courtesy of Dan and Marlene Borelli.

The Borellis are co-owners of Boardwalk Electric Rides Pacific Beach/Boardwalk Rides at 4150 Mission Blvd. in the Promenade At Pacific Beach. They promise customers an electric experience renting a seemingly inexhaustible assortment of scooters and bikes.

The couple recently expanded next door where Segway was, more than doubling their space. They also added on to their name reflecting rentals of both electric and non-electric bikes and scooters of all types for all ages. That mix now includes Segways.

“This concept came to us because of the growing popularity of electric,” said Dan Borelli. “We really know how to take care of our customers.”

That’s accomplished, Borelli said, by keeping

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things fresh. “We tell customers, ‘The next time they come in, we’ll have something different they haven’t seen before.’ ” Boardwalk Rides offers guided beach and bay tours of Pacific Beach led by homegrown guides.

Tours cost $55 an hour, $75 for 90 minutes.

“We’ve done quite a few since we started,” Borelli said. “I’m quite sure they’ll be popular in the summer.”

Boardwalk Bikes is having a grand opening celebrating their expanded space sometime this March, offering discounted rentals and raffling off a bike.

Besides being independent, Borelli noted his business is also respectful of the law. “We don’t rent to intoxicated riders, or anyone under age 16,” he said. “We issue helmets with all our equipment.

We don’t want to jeopar-

dize safety in our community.”

Boardwalk Bikes’ showroom displays a meticulously maintained fleet of recreational vehicles. It’s all fun.

“I’ve had people tell me it’s like a toy store when they walk in,” Borelli said, pointing out he offers three stand-up and two sit-down styles of scooters. Skateboards are available along with fat-tire electric bikes.

Open seven days a week, electric vehicles rent for as little as $10 the first hour. And located in PB Promenade, there’s no shortage of parking either above or below ground.

Borelli urged people to come in and check his place out.

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DINING

THURSDAY · MARCH 22, 2018 BEACH & BAY PRESS

Vegan, gluten-free organic bakery and market opens in Mission Beach

BY ALAN PEAT | BEACH & BAY PRESS

Barefoot Bakery and Market is a new café and restaurant that recently opened on Sunset Court and Mission Boulevard.

The restaurant features beautiful indoor seating with vibrantly colored walls covered with art. There is also an outdoor patio that encourages guests to soak up some sun while eating a meal. The eatery serves breakfast, lunch, and a wide selection of snacks.

There is a full espresso bar and

coffee selection to satisfy patrons seeking a morning or afternoon caffeine buzz. Barefoot offers specialty coffee beverages such as the coconut turmeric infused coffee.

In addition to this, Barefoot offers a wide selection of homemade gluten-free baked goods to accompany its coffee selection such as scones, cookies, donuts, and muffins. Among the most popular pastries are the chocolate hemp donut, the coffeecake filled with strawberry chia jam, and the vegan coconut vanilla ice cream cookie.

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The breakfast menu includes creative dishes such as the chunky monkey oatmeal pancakes topped with banana and peanut butter, as well as the sunrise tacos made with black pepper tortillas, cauliflower eggs, salsa fresca, avocados, chile queso, and mushroom bacon.

For lunch, Barefoot has a grab-

and-go menu that features turmeric hummus, quinoa salad, cashew Caesar kale salad, among other dishes. Popular lunch entrees include the vegan rainbow Thai bowl served with house-made peanut sauce, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and cabbage. Additionally, Barefoot offers a selection of freshly wrapped sushi roles such as the vegan Maki roll with brown rice, carrots, cucumbers, avocado, and marinated tofu.

Also on the menu are tasty pizzas, such as the vegan BBQ mushroom pizza, which is made with home-

made dough. Customers are encouraged to wash down meals with a selection of chef-crafted kombuchas.

Head chef Mike Feil has also opened up a sister restaurant next door called Soulshine. Similar to Barefoot, Soulshine offers a wide selection of vegan, organic, glutenfree foods in a comfortable and earthy restaurant environment.

Unlike Barefoot, Soulshine is open until 8 p.m. and offers dinner seven days a week. Soulshine’s menu has a wide selection of plant-based bowls, tacos, burgers, salads and soups.

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JRDN After a two-month hiatus, JRDN restaurant at Tower 23 hotel is back and better than ever. Offering an upgraded interior and refreshed dinner and drinks menu, the oceanfront eatery’s revamp should appeal to everyone who loves sunsets over Crystal Pier.

The updated restaurant opened to the public on March 5, with a plan for a grand opening sometime next month. Located right on the boardwalk at the end of Felspar Street, the restaurant was previously known for white tablecloths and a signature view. The new spin brings JRDN to wider audiences while still offering the high-class appeal.

One of the most notable changes is the upgraded sushi and raw bar.

Diners have the opportunity to watch sushi chefs cut fresh sashimi and create specialty rolls behind reflective glass. The raw bar that holds JRDN’s popular mussels has shifted to its own space in the same area. Now that sushi is taking a more prominent place in the restaurant, those ingredients are bleeding into the menu.

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describes the new menu as “fun, playful, California fresh sprinkled with some Japanese ingredients.”

According to Warner, “We’re not trying to be traditional here.”

Innovative sushi creations include the JRDN Two Point “Oh” roll, made with spicy tuna, yellowtail, Serrano pepper, and charred lemon ponzu.

The Surf + Turf roll is crafted with wagyu beef carpaccio, spicy scallop, and sesame-kale crumble. And in place of JRDN’s famous create-yourown-salad menu, guests can now build their own poke bowl.

The restaurant still boasts a tremendous selection of fine steaks, while offering updated takes on clas-

sic dishes. The half lobster is served with what Warner calls “New England Fried Rice,” complete with everything you’d hope for in a good chowder. JRDN is also doing their own twist on avocado toast.

Smashed avocado is served on a lemon pugliese bread, topped with olive oil, lemon, Japanese mint, parmesan cheese and truffle oil.

The reinvented menu encourages family-style dining, with some large and small shareable plates. These new dishes also aim to make the dining experience more affordable for anyone hoping to grab a seat.

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you want to be cost conscious or if you want to ball out.”

The inside of the restaurant now channels a beach-chic vibe. Hightop tables have been added to the bar area for more casual seating, while maintaining beautiful views of the ocean. The lounge is no longer segregated from the main dining room, with full menus available throughout the restaurant.

Additionally, the wall that used to separate the outdoor patio and dining area is now completely retractable, taking away the barrier between the spring and summer months.

“Whether you’re just popping in off the beach for a quick bite and a nice cocktail, or you’re doing that big celebration you’ve been planning, you can get the full JRDN experience,” said food and beverage director Ray Means.

San Diego is a country away from Louisiana – except on Tuesday, March 27, when Pacific Beach Fish Shop sets geography on its ear. That’s the first day of the venue’s Crawfish Cookout, when the Bayou State invades with a menu the likes of which the Golden West has never seen.

The venue is at 1775 Garnet Ave. The number is 858-4831008. Beginning at 3 p.m. and lasting until the food’s gone, traditional Louisiana crawfish will be served by the pound, with corn on the cob, red potatoes and andouille sausage and local craft beer in bottles or on draft.

Additional cookouts are Wednesday, April 11 and Tuesday, April 24; Wednesday, May 8 and Tuesday, May 22; and Wednesday, June 5 and Tuesday, 19.

March for Meals Meals on Wheels will host a 5K charity walk to help support San Diego’s senior population with nutritious meals. This fitness event begins at 8:30 a.m. on March 31 at Mission Bay Park at Crown Point Drive and Moorland Drive.

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of school-age kids within PBE's boundaries. n Fourth grader Tessa Burcham was awarded a Carson Scholarship, given to students who embrace high levels of academic excellence and community service.

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n IB visual artists will present their annual IB Art Exhibition and Barnard Elementary Internal Assessment 6 to 8 p.m. n Students from Barnard ManApril 4 in the MBHS Dance Room. darin Magnet Elementary School For more information, contact IB triumphed at the 2018 Chinese art teacher, Ms. Parrish, at dparBridge Language Proficiency Comrish@sandi.net. petition on March 6. The event, held n Congratulations to coach Greg at Pacific Beach Middle School, proFarrar and the MBHS Surf Team, as vided an opportunity for students to they won the Division IV champiexpress their Chinese proficiency, Mission Bay IB visual artists will onship by finishing 5-0. knowledge, and talents while present their annual IB Art Exhibiencouraging their pursuit of learntion at the school on April 4.

Pacific Beach Middle ing Chinese language and culture. n Congratulations to Courtnee Rock.� CPJMA students performed In the second- to third-grade diviDonohoe for receiving PBMS Teach- “Minuet No. 1� by Bach, and Mark sion, Barnard students won nine of er of the Year award. Teaching for O’Conner’s “Boogie Woogie� with 10 awards, including best speeches 28 years total, Donohoe has been the Classics Philharmonic Orches- and best talents. In the fourthteaching history and art at PBMS tra. SDUSD board member Dr. Mike through fifth-grade division, for the last 10 years. "I am so fortu- McQuary, director of SDUSD Visual Barnard students won five of the top nate to have wonderful children to and Performing Arts Russ Sperling, awards, including best speech. teach that are motivated to learn. I and VAPA music specialist Mark Third grade student Kayla W. won love ancient history and enjoy shar- Nicholson were all in attendance. first place overall in her division. In ing that passion with my students. I Principal Armando Lopez said: “In her speech, she spoke about learnwant students to appreciate history all the years that I have been an ing new things from play, like how and understand why it is important educator, I have never seen or heard her dad taught her soccer. “I pracsuch high-quality performances by ticed a lot!� said Kayla. “My friends to learn." n Congratulations to PBMS Man- an elementary music group. Thanks and I would practice after school every day, and then I practiced at darin students who competed in the to Mr. Luchs.� home before bed every night. It was Chinese Bridge Contest on March 6, a little scary on stage at first, but I at PBMS. Leah Markworth took first Kate Sessions place and Christopher Santy placed n Thanks to parents/guardians told myself to smile and enjoy it second in Language, and the Cul- and community sponsorships, Ses- because I would not be on stage tural Talent award was earned by sions reached its Jog-a-thon again for another year. I am excited Liliana Capalbo. fundraising goal. This meant that to compete next year!�

Principal Carlin had to shave his Fifth grade student Asha F. won CPJMA head and PE teacher Mrs. Emerson’s second place overall in her division. n Crown Point Junior Music hair became very colorful.

Her talent was Chinese tongue Academy violin students, under the twisters, including one that was 44 direction of Stephen Luchs, per- PB Elementary characters long that used only Z-S-C formed with Classics 4 Kids for the n Pacific Beach Elementary sounds. She added an additional sixth straight year at the Balboa thanks all the local businesses who verse of 14 characters. “Tongue Theatre in downtown San Diego on donated items to its online auction. twisters take advantage of the fact March 8 and 9. The theme for this All proceeds benefit the neighbor- that Chinese is a tonal language,� production was “From Bach to hood school, attended by 84 percent Asha said, “which makes it difficult.�

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Mission Bay High students walk out to join national protest against gun violence Thousands of San Diego County students walked out of classes on Wednesday, March 14 as part of a nationwide action in memory of the 17 people killed in last month's school shooting in Florida and to urge federal action to curb gun violence.

Students at Mission Bay High School gathered at 10 a.m. as part of the national protest against gun violence at schools.

The national protest was scheduled on the day of the one-month anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., which took the lives of 17 people.

The Mission Bay protest began on a grass field in the rear of the school, with students then proceeding through campus to stand out front of the school on Grand Avenue. Students traded off carrying a bullhorn leading chants including “We want change,” “All these guns have got to go” and “No more silence, end all violence.”

Many cars passing by on Grand Avenue honked supporting the cause of the students and their right to protest peacefully.

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Mission Bay students gathered on a grass field behind the school and then marched to the front on Grand Avenue carrying signs and chanting.

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The demonstration lasted 18 minutes, which included one minute of silence, and one minute each for the 17 victims of the Florida shooting.

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Spring sports underway for Bucs Mission Bay is slated to play Mater Dei Catholic on March 22 in With spring having sprung, a the Bill Dickens Tournament. number of Mission Bay High sports teams are back in action.

Softball Mission Bay enters action this Golf week with a record of 4-2. The Bucs The Bucs, under head coach have topped Escondido Charter (18Gebel Anderson, are off to a 4-1 0), Serra (4-0), Helix (6-1) and start on the season.

Chula Vista (4-1), respectively.

Coming off of a 9-5 campaign a Mission Bay will be in action next season ago, Mission Bay looks to on April 4 when it meets Escondido freshman Andy Knight, junior Charter once again.

Aydan Lopresti, and sophomore Brad Tomlinson to lead the way.

Boys volleyball “The future is looking bright for In indoor volleyball action, the the MBHS golf program,” Ander- Bucs return this year after posting son said. their best record in over a decade and making a strong run into the Swimming playoffs.

Mission Bay, under coaches John According to head coach Nikki Knight and Lyndsay Sutterley, is Caufield: "We had a big group of growing in numbers for both the seniors graduate last year, includboys and the girls. ing two all-league players. However, The team is led by senior Kiley we have several strong starters Knight who competed at CIF Finals returning including junior Zander the past three years. “We’re look- Caufield, senior Stephen Tarbell, ing forward to league play in April,” junior Tetsoro Escudero and junior John Knight stated.

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As the Bucs wait to have their full Baseball lineup in place, they will look at Mission Bay comes into play this some youth to fill some big shoes. week with a mark of 2-4. The Bucs Editor’s note: Beach & Bay Press got their two wins to date over requested information from coaches in Chula Vista (3-2) and Foothills track and field and lacrosse for this Christian (2-1), respectively. story. No information was provided.

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Launched in 2016, EcoDistricts Certification is a new, processbased urban development standard for neighborhood-scale projects.

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Victor noted PB is taking the next notable steps in “growing” its eco-district, formed about three years ago, following consultation between community residents and environmental and community planners during public workshops.

Eco-district certification involves four steps: committing to the process; formation of the eco-district; creating a “road map” guiding project development; and tracking and measuring eco-district performance over time.

“Where we are right now is preparing for submittal for eco-district certification: That’s what we’ve been working on the last three years,” said Victor.

A slideshow narrated by PB community planners outlined the principles — and projects — of the beach community’s new eco-district.

“Our goal is to create safer streets and improve the mobility elements — walkability, likability, ADA access,” said beautifulPB president Matt Winters.

“We’re really de-emphasizing the automobile for travel corridors in and out of PB,” said former PB Planning Group president Brian Curry, who predicted the eco-district will reshape the community.

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The meeting concluded with guests visiting various stations setup discussing ongoing eco-district projects including a new beautifulPB community garden, a PB Parks Project improving coastal green space and a PB Pathways project to improve pedestriancycling routes throughout the community.

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Dizzy’s continues its wonderfully eclectic booking policy on March 31 with a special appearance from French pianist Pierre-Yves Plat. A virtuoso performer, Plat has captivated audiences since his 2005 recording debut with his recast versions of classical and pop favorites, transforming them into boogie, jazz, disco, salsa or ragtime as the song dictates.

He has released seven albums to date, all well worth hearing, but its live where Plat’s playing really takes flight. This show is highly recommended for jazz aficionados, but classical fans will enjoy the updated versions of favorites from Chopin, Schubert and Rachmaninov, while pop fans will love the new arrangements of such evergreens as “Sunny” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Pierre-Yves Plat: Saturday, March 31, at Dizzy’s at Arias Hall, 1717 Morena Blvd. 8 p.m. dizzysjazz.com.

vocally, but what makes his shows stand out is that he includes music from throughout his musical heroes’ career, including such late period classics as “Hurt.” Anyone who enjoys roots rock or country will enjoy this show, but die-hard Cash fans will especially love the depth of the set list, with more than 300 songs to choose from in the repertoire.

Doug Benson: Thursday, March 22 at Beaumont’s, 5662 La Jolla Blvd. 7:30 p.m. 21 and up. beaumontseatery.com.

Jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan comes to Humphrey’s Backstage Live on March 24 for two shows (6:30 and 8:30 p.m.). Jordan has performed with legends, including Stanley Clarke and Kenny Rogers, but it’s his own albums, featuring his distinctive guitar technique which involves tapping the strings, which have cemented his legendary player status. Jordan has released 14 albums since he began recording in 1982, but whatever he selects for his set list will thrill attendees.

Stanley Jordan: Saturday, March 24, at Humphrey’s BackAdd funk to the latest genre mak- stage Live, 2241 Shelter Island ing a comeback at area venues. One Drive. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. of the more interesting such com- humphreysbackstagelive.com.

bos to emerge recently is dance band Gruvmatic, who perform at Tio Leo’s on March 23. The 11piece band delivers a set of crowdpleasing funk tunes, with a nice selection of deep cuts by the likes of Rick James and Earth, Wind & Fire.

The size of the ensemble allows for particular strength in the vocals, evident in such songs as Cheryl Lynn’s “Got To be Real.” If you are looking to hit the dance floor this weekend, GruvMatic will keep you moving all night long.

Fans of the “Man In Black,” aka country music legend Johnny Cash, will want to hear Doug Benson, who will perform at Beaumont’s on GruvMatic: Friday, March 23 at March 22. Best known as frontman Tio Leo’s, 5302 Napa St. 9 p.m. for award-winning tribute band, 21 and up. Cover TBD. Cash’d Out, Benson has Cash down tioleos.com.

The biggest heavy metal festival in the world is held each year in Wacken, Germany, with people traveling there to take in new hard rock sounds. This year, contests are being held worldwide, including at Brick

by Brick on March 30, with select winners getting a coveted spot on the festival bill. “Metal Battle” will feature five bands: Temblad, Sentinel , Monarch, Gus McArthur and Gravespell, all competing for a chance to go to the finals.

Wacken Metal Battle: Friday, March 30, at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 7:30 p.m. 21 and up. brickbybrick.com.

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free from 2 to 4 p.m. in the food court area of the amusement Turquoise Animal Hospital (950 park. For more information, Turquoise St.) is hosting their sev- visit belmontpark.com. enth annual Exotic Expo from noon-4 p.m. on March 24. They Dinner & Casino Night will have music, face painting, rafDiscoverPB, the neighborhood’s fles, snacks and vendors like Pro- business improvement district, will ject Wildlife, Legalize Ferrets and hold its annual riverboat-style DinTurtle and Tortoise Society to help ner and Casino Night Thursday, give the community info on caring March 29, from 6 to 10 p.m. The for exotic pets. Admission is free. event is set aboard the William D. Evans historic sternwheeler, which Easter Bash will launch from the Catamaran Belmont Park will stage their Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. sixth annual Easter Egg Hunt on The evening is designed to recogthe beach as well as a hunt within nize the neighborhood’s commerthe park itself on Easter Sunday, cial and beautification improveApril 1. The egg hunts on the beach ments through 2017. A fundraiser will start at 9 a.m. and cost $5 per and a silent auction are set to benchild. Children must be registered efit DiscoverPB’s betterment proonline prior to the hunt at bel- grams, along with an awards ceremontpark.com/easter/. Because of mony featuring a riverboat the popularity of this hunt last year, gambling reception.

Belmont Park will separate the kids DiscoverPB’s 1,500-member by age groups to allow more avail- businesses create and support proable spots – maximum 50 kids in grams such as Clean and Safe, which addresses the neighboreach time slot.

The breakdown is: 9 a.m. and hood’s general cleanliness and 9:30 a.m. – ages 0-2, 10 a.m. and resources for the homeless; the 10:30 a.m.– ages 3-5, 11 a.m. and Pacific Beach Community Parking 11:30 a.m.– ages 6-8, noon and District; Pacific Beach Vision, the small business community’s part12:30 p.m. – ages 9-12.

The free park egg hunt will start nership with other community at 1 p.m. and will go until supplies groups; and the Pacific Beach last. Guests will “hop” from store to EcoDistrict, designed to advance store collecting eggs. Also, bring sustainability practices for residents your own basket, as a limited num- and visitors. ber of bags will be available. Take For ticket information, see paciphotos with the Easter Bunny for ficbeach.org or call 858-273-3303.

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