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THE NEW NORMAL

BEACHES ARE BARREN AS RESIDENTS STAY HOME SEE PAGE 2 HOW ARE BUSINESSES AND WORKERS ADAPTING AND SUPPORTING EACH OTHER? SEE PAGE 4

PACIFIC BEACH AND LA JOLLA BUSINESS DISTRICTS TEAM UP SEE PAGE 7 SAN DIEGO UNIFIED TO BEGIN ONLINE INSTRUCTION SEE PAGE 19 An aerial view of a nearly empty Windansea Beach after the City closed the beaches, parks, and trails in an effort to discourage gatherings and promote social distancing.

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FRIDAY · APRIL 3, 2020 BEACH & BAY PRESS / LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS

NEWS

City enforcing closures of beaches, parks, and trails

By DAVE SCHWAB

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ublic beaches, parks, trails and parking lots are closed and it is no longer permissible for people to be on boardwalks or in the ocean and bay – including surfers.

SDPD is currently issuing warnings and repeated violators may receive citations.

The Port of San Diego has also closed public parks around San Diego Bay, which includes beaches, parking lots, piers, and boat launches.

“Lifeguards are making announcements and reminding folks that there is no swimming, surfing or boating and no one can be on the sand, boardwalk or grass areas,” said Mónica Muñoz, City media services manager. “Public parks and trails are closed. OB Pier is closed.”

Added Munoz: “We did social media posts and a video on our three social platforms. There are signs posted and barricades up everywhere. We are getting compliance from people. But if lifeguards don’t get compliance, they notify SDPD.“ “We hope that the public has been watching the news, reading the newspaper and looking at us on social media to know not to go to the beaches and boardwalk, bays, parks, trails, and lakes in

Tourmaline Surfing Park in North Pacific Beach is closed to surfers and beachgoers.

the City of San Diego,” said San Diego Police Department spokesperson Shawn Takeuchi.

“We will have police officers monitoring these locations and if community members show up,

we will educate them about the closure. If community members fail to adhere to the educational effort, SDPD officers will be issuing citations.”

On March 23, Mayor Kevin

PHOTO BY DON BALCH

L. Faulconer, San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit, Fire-Rescue Chief Colin Stowell and Lifeguard Division Chief James Gartland announced the closure of City-run parks, beaches, trails, boardwalks, and bays to further limit public gatherings and slow the spread of COVID-19.

“These are not actions we are taking lightly, but gatherings can spread this dangerous virus. The actions of a few can cost the lives of many,” said Faulconer. “People can still go outdoors, but please go outdoors close to home. This is about protecting each other.”

“I am asking all San Diegans to take this virus seriously,” said

Nisleit. “Stay home and do not go out unless it is for essential goods.

We must all do our part to limit its spread so that we can get through this difficult time.”

San Diegans are reminded that gatherings of any size are prohibited. People must continue to maintain a six-foot distance to limit the spread of the virus in the community.

“I am very proud of our personnel. We are fully staffed in all positions and ready to help San Diegans who need us but we need your help as well by staying home as much as possible,” said Stowell. “If you call us, tell the dispatcher about anyone who has flu-like symptoms or is quarantined. Those details are important to our first responders and will help us to take the necessary precautions.”

“Our lifeguard stations are fully staffed and we are ready to help any member of the public who needs our assistance,” said Gartland. “Everyone has an important part to play in flattening the curve of this virus. Please stay home and if you go out for groceries or other essentials, follow social distancing guidelines.

You can count on us; we want to count on you as well.”

The state order requires Californians to stay at home except in limited circumstances, including caregiving, getting necessary health care, and working to support a critical industry.

Exceptions also include visiting grocery stores, food banks, restaurants that offer take-out, pharmacies, laundry services, banks and gas stations.

For information regarding COVID-19 cases and directives from County of San Diego public health officials, visit coronavirus-sd.com.

Lifeguard union officer says COVID-19 policy not sufficient to protect guards

By DAVE SCHWAB

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union spokesperson for lifeguards criticized San Diego Fire Rescue Department’s new policy of only quarantining affected guards who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.

“Up until March 26, employees for the San Diego Lifeguard Service and San Diego Fire Department, were quarantined if they were showing symptoms, or if they had been exposed to someone who had tested positive,” said Ed Harris, a union officer speaking on behalf of Teamsters 911.

“The City of San Diego and Fire Rescue Chief Colin Stowell have made a unilateral decision to end this practice. They will no longer quarantine employees who worked in close contact with a person who tests positive until the person exposed

becomes symptomatic,” Harris said. “This means that an infected employee, who we know was exposed to a person who is positive, could be walking around the workplace for days before showing symptoms.”

“One firefighter has tested positive and four lifeguards have tested positive for COVID-19 as of March 27,” said SDFD communications media services manager Monica Munoz. “The quarantine practices of SDFD are in line with the CDC, County of San Diego Health and all other fire agencies in the county of SD. If there are no symptoms, the employee is not under quarantine.”

Looking over CDC guidelines that changed on March 7, Harris contended, “The change that allows exposed employees to go to work only applies if you have exhausted staffing.”

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San Diego enacts eviction moratorium, creates relief fund Continuing to take aggressive steps to protect the health and welfare of San Diegans, the City on March 25 enacted an eviction moratorium that provides relief to residential and commercial tenants facing financial hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City Council also unanimously approved a multimillion-dollar Small Business Relief Fund proposed last week by Mayor Kevin Faulconer.

With the backing of Faulconer and Council President Georgette Gómez, the emergency law temporarily halting evictions in the City was passed unanimously and goes into effect immediately. It will last until May 31. Tenants must demonstrate a substantial decrease in income or medical expenses caused by COVID-19 in order to qualify. It will not relieve a tenant of their requirement to pay rent or restrict a landlord from recovering rent at a future time.

“San Diegans shouldn’t have to worry

about losing their home or storefront during this public health emergency, and now relief is here,” Faulconer said. “The temporary eviction moratorium is accompanied by millions of dollars to help small businesses stay afloat and keep San Diegans employed.

I applaud the City Council, City Attorney and City staff for taking quick action to help our community.”

The ordinance is necessary to prevent homelessness, maintain public health, and bring housing and business stability during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, California authorized local governments to temporarily halt evictions for residential and commercial tenants, but the state action does not provide relief unless cities adopt their own laws as San Diego now has.

The temporary eviction moratorium seeks to strike a balance between the interests of tenants, landlords and lenders.

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“ Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain” – Vivian Greene

NOW, MORE THAN EVER, WE NEED TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. Below is a list of some of our favorite local restaurants still providing to-go food.

Taco Surf - (858) 272-3877 Sugar and Scribe - (858) 274-1733 Wheat and Water - (858) 291-8690 Filippi’s - (858) 483-6222

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Steps to the boardwalk and bay. A short walk for groceries, shopping, and restaurants. Inside and out you'll find craftsman attention to details, from the flooring, windows, fireplace, and built in sound systems, to the gourmet kitchen with newer appliances. The main living areas are large and spacious.

Leilani’s - (858) 361-1280 Café Athena - (858) 274-1140

New roof installed five years ago.

Currently a vacation rental.

Second Nature - (858) 247-5236

Offered at $1,299,000.

Dirty Birds - (858) 274-2473

MEL & LESLIE BURGESS - The Burgess Group 619-857-8930 www.MyCoastalDreams.com mel.burgess@camoves.com

DRE# 01874411/DRE# 02005764

Board and Brew - (858) 270-2739 863 Agate #3 IN ESCROW Horizon Ocean View! 2 bedroom

The Mad Beet - (858) 529-5129

plus den with murphy bed, 2.5 baths located in La Jolla School area. Kitchen and baths were completely remodeled in 2012. 2 side by side

Pueblo - (858) 412-3312

parking spaces with storage and large private patio. Walk to North PB shops, restaurants, and beach! $799,000

Please call to find out hours of operation & pickup/delivery options.

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It goes without saying that things are different right now. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Stay safe, stay healthy, stay in touch.

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FRIDAY · APRIL 3, 2020 BEACH & BAY PRESS / LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS

NEWS

Businesses and workers adjusting and adapting as life changes daily

By DAVE SCHWAB

STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS

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ith austerity measures in-place to help flatten the curve slowing the spread of coronavirus, individuals and small-businesses alike everywhere are adapting to the new realities of everyday work and life. Scores of people have lost their jobs, at least temporarily, while others are working from home.

Restaurants have adjusted to having take-out and delivery only, beaches, parks, and trails are closed, while only essential shops like gas stations and grocery stores remain open.

The Beach & Bay Press and La Jolla Village News asked workers and small-business owners to share what they’re doing to adjust and cope in these uncertain times.

Here is a list of some of the restaurants and businesses that are open for takeout/delivery in the Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, and La Jolla areas.

For updated information on businesses, visit their website, social media, or call. If you see businesses on this list that are closed, or businesses that are open and not listed, let us know at tom@sdnews.com.

PACIFIC BEACH / MISSION BEACH A sign of encouragement spotted in Pacific Beach #pbwegotthis.

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710 Beach Club 858-483-7844 B-Mo’s Sandwich Shop 858-886-7966

RESIDENTS REACT

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▪ Longtime community planner and pharmacist Chris Olson said there’s a silver lining to this situation.

“It has never been safer to ride a bike on city streets,” said Olson of PB. “The reduced volume of motor vehicles, especially during the normal rush hour, has created a huge reduction in the stress associated with sharing the roadway.”

▪ Brett Murphy and his wife Kera, co-owners of La Jolla Sports Club 7825 Fay Ave. were forced to temporarily close their fitness facility. So they are now involved in fundraising for their employees, who are forced to go on unemployment until they reopen.

“We are doing a food drive (and basic essentials) with all money collected and all employees will be able to come to pick up items that they are needing to get them through this time,” said Brett. “If you choose to donate goods rather than money, we would love that too. Email service@lajollasportsclub.com to set up a time for one of our managers to meet you.”

Added Murphy: “A huge thank you to everyone who has pitched in on our GoFundMe campaign for the employees of La Jolla Sports Club. Kera shopped with your donations and set up our childcare with goods that our employees will come and choose from for their families. This community is truly amazing.”

▪ Brian Curry, longtime Pacific Beach community planner and co-owner of Fitness West at 1880 Garnet Ave., Pacific Plaza II, has been closed since March 18 due to the County mandate requiring all gyms, fitness centers, and health clubs to close until further notice.

Like many other small-business owners, he’s coping with the fallout from the lockdown.

“Since we are a month-tomonth dues membership we will not be charging our members while closed, so it is a challenge financially,” Curry said. “We have applied for the SBA Economic Disaster Relief loan as well as the City of San Diego’s Small Business Relief Fund.”

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Bare Back Grill 858-274-7177

Giuseppe Capasso, Niccolò Angius, and Giuseppe Scognamiglio, owners of Cesarina at 4161 Voltaire St., are committed to supporting their staff. As of last week, ownership pledged to provide 100% of the profits during this time to their working staff alongside their hourly wages. Cesarina is operating on a pick-up and delivery model for their daily dinner menu. To order, call 619226-6222.

COURTESY PHOTO Added Curry: “We do not expect to open before May 1, but remain hopeful and will open our doors again as soon as we are given the OK from health authorities and the County. In the meantime, we are starting to post work-out routines on YouTube and Zoom.”

▪ Costa Rican SDSU student Madeline Norman was working for Pizza Nova in La Jolla until she got laid off due to the pandemic.

She is now in a bind: Norman can’t return home because the Costa Rican border has been closed, and she’s also committed herself by giving 30-days notice to her landlord.

“I am now stuck here indefinitely with no job and soon no place to live,” Norman said. “Our particular restaurant already has a staff for taking out and delivery during normal circumstances, so they have priority for what shifts may be available at this point. We have all been urged to apply for unemployment, which I have done.”

Pointing out she can’t pay for $1,100 monthly rent, utilities, a car payment, and car insurance, Norman lamented, “I hope my landlord is lenient about my paying rent through part of April until my 30 days notice is up and I can move in with friends.”

▪ “I lost 50 percent of my income when I lost my job working part-time at a restaurant,” said Megan Stone of San Diego, who has worked as a brewer and has done marketing for local breweries. “I’ve been fortunate to be able to work at home.

“A lot of my training in the past

in brewing has helped me with problem-solving, hopefully, I can find ways to supplement my lost income. I’m also trying to help others with a blog post on social media (@isbeeracarb) showing links to unemployment and other resources.”

▪ Eve Anderson, a longtime Pacific Beach Planning Group member, and small-business owner, is “doing lots of gardening and feeling fortunate to have good friends and neighbors who’ve helped with food shopping” during this pandemic hiatus.

Anderson’s concerned about the welfare of others less fortunate.

“Just think–how many bartenders and servers in PB are facing the same thing: No income for rent money and a questionable future that could change PB considerably,” Anderson said.

Added Anderson, “I can only say my friends with jobs are thriving, working from home or in necessary stores. An as many have pointed out, there’s a genuine warmth and concern wherever you go, walking down your street…six feet apart, of course.”

SMALL-BUSINESSES REACT ▪ Pure Cupcakes at 1772-A Garnet Ave. in Pacific Plaza said it’s “100% committed to staying open throughout this pandemic.”

“Like so many other small businesses in our nation, all our lives have abruptly halted, therefore we’ve had to make swift and sobering decisions on how to operate during this pandemic,” said owner See BUSINESSES, Page 5

Bayside Landing 858-270-9200 Better Buzz Betterbuzzcoffee.com Biggie’s Burgers 858-263-4433 Board and Brew BoardandBrew.com Brazilian Bowls 858-246-6677 Breakfast Republic breakfastrepublic.com Broken Yolk Cafe thebrokenyolkcafe.com Cafe Athena 858-274-1140 Cali Banh Mi calibanhmi.com Charlie’s Best Bread 858-272-3521 Cheba Hut 858-412-4019 Coffee Cycle 951-363-3066 Costa Brava 858-273-1218

Flame Broiler Pacific Beach 858-274-4704 French Gourmet 858-488-1725 Freshii 619-323-0732 Hoboken Pizza hobokenpizza.com Iron Pig Alehouse ironpigalehouse.com Koffee Kat 858-247-74640 Konito’s Café 858-230-7355 Kono’s Café 858-483-1669 Leilani’s Cafe 858-361-1280 Local H2O 858-246-7816 The Mad Beet 858-529-5129 Mamma Mia 858-272-2702

Rickaroons 858-859-2220 Safi Mediterranean Grill 858-270-1101 Sandbox Pizza 858-272-7263 SD Taproom 858-274-1010 Second Nature PB 858-247-5236 Spice Lounge spicelounge.com Square Pizza Co. squarepizzaco.com Steak n Fries 858-352-6600 Thai Village 858-270-4991 Treeology 858-247-7425 Truckstop 858-274-8785 Vallarta Express 858-490-9022

Miss B’s Coconut Club 858-381-0855

Wokou Ramen and Yakitori 858-400-4511

Mr. Moto Pizza 858-490-0501

Woodstock’s Pizza PB 858-642-6900

Oscars Mexican Seafood oscarsmex.myncrsilver.com

Woody’s Breakfast and Burgers 858-273-9663

Our Green Affair 858-352-6641

World Famous PB 858-272-3100

PB Fish Shop 858-483-4746

Yerba Mate Bar & Empanadas 858-900-3309

PB Oriental 858-886-7811 Poke Chop SD 858-225-8875

Yogurt on the Rocks 858-274-3950 Cheesy Express 858-886-7480

Powerhaus Pizza 858-886-7666

Olive Café 858-488-1224

The Donut Bar 858-900-2012

Pueblo 858-412-3312

Olive Baking Co. 858-291-8222

Fig Tree Café 858-274-2233

Pure Cupcakes 858-274-2253

Blenders Eyewear blenderseyewear.com

Firehouse 858-274-3100

Rhythm’s Chicken and Waffles 619-630-0794

Crushed PB 858-230-6567 Dirty Birds 858-274-2473

The Fishery 858-272-9985

Blooms + Threads bloomsandthreads.com Mimi & Red mimiandred.com

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Trendy & Tipsy trendyandtipsy.com

Green and Lean Cafe leanandgreencafe.com

Trilogy Sanctuary trilogysanctuary.com

9Round Boxing 9round.com

Green Door Cafe 858-291-8886

We Olive 858-551-8250

BarreBody IGTV @barrebodystudios

Harry’s 858-454-7381

House of Pizza 858-551-0125

The Movement Warehouse mvmtwarehouse.com

Himitsu 858-263-4463

Osteria Romantica 858-551-1221

Isola Pizza Bar 619-255-4230

Shore Rider 858-412-5308

Jack in the Box jackinthebox.com

Piatti 858-454-1589

Jersey Mike’s jerseymikes.com

Cheese Shop 858-459-3921

Juice Kaboose juicekaboose.com

Scoops Ice Cream 858-246-6321

Red Dragon Martial Arts martialartspacificbeach.com

Juice Crafters juicecrafters.com

Brick & Bell 858-333-1673

Spirit Yoga IGTV/IG classes

Karl Strauss 858-551-2739

Shore House Kitchen 858-459-3300

Versatile Fitness/VF Revolution IG @versatilefitness

La Dolce Vita 858-454-2524

The Corner Mercantile & Eatery 858-246-6294

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Mary Sarain. “Even though Pure’s future is not guaranteed, we are committed to remaining open in order to support our neighbors and friends in celebrating life’s special occasions and milestones with those they love.”

Added Sarain,” The silver lining during this time: I have appreciated slowing down to make wonderful connections and have heartfelt conversations that have been so beautiful, touching and at times painful.”

▪ One business in the Village holding its own is Bang & Olufsen La Jolla at 7851 Girard Ave. The retailer sells high-end, brandname TVs, audio systems and home automation products.

“We’re actually doing a lot of business as people are confined to their homes and have entertainment systems,” said store manager Douglas Moore. “Right now we’re OK. We’re also able to help out people with their network setups and equipment. We’re moving along at the same level we were at before the crisis.”

Noting Bang & Olufsen delivers to customer’s homes, Moore added, “We do a lot of home consultation for networked systems for home automation, audio, and video. We’ve started using tools, like Facetime, to do virtual walkthroughs of customer’s homes.”

▪ Piatti at 2182 Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores, a traditional Italian trattoria with an open kitchen & pizzas from a stone-hearth oven, is open for business with take-out and delivery.

Said restaurant general manager Tom Spano, “We’re just trying to stay afloat until we can bring everything back. We feel a responsibility to the community, our staff and our company to stay open.”

Piatta is open seven days a week from noon to 8 p.m. Spano said a somewhat more limited menu is being offered with everything but seafood, which he said is just about impossible to get right now.

▪ Ron Saucy owner of Aquarium Fish Depot at 5121 Santa Fe St., in PB is still open but is doing most of his business online.

“You can go to our website, aquariumfishdepot.com, to order or call our shop and you can come by and pick it up curbside,” said Saucy noting he has some 600 tanks of fish in stock.“We opened last August and were getting bigger and bigger until this comes along. We’ll make it through.”

Saucy is allowing customers into his spacious 5,000-square-foot shop “a couple at a time to maintain social distancing.”

Now might be a good time to update your fish tank. Aquarium Fish Depot is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day except Sunday when hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

▪ Michale Kadri, owner of Midas Smog Inspections and Auto Repairs at 1805 Garnet Ave. said, “Midas in PB is still open and is offering pick-up service for clients where they will pick up your car

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Megan Stone, who worked as a brewer at a San Diego brewery, is helping out by posting information about jobs and resources on her Instagram @isbeeracarb. and do repairs and return it to your house, so you can stay inside and stay healthy. Twenty percent discount to people who lost their job and seniors.”

▪ “There is no doubt that we are living in extraordinary times and life as we know it is rapidly changing by the day,” said Jeremy Cisneros, franchise owner of Bishop’s Cuts and Color at 1080 Garnet Ave. “We feel it is important for the safety of our stylists and clients to self-quarantine as much as possible during these uncertain times. Therefore, we have made the difficult decision to close until further notice. We’re all in this together. It is our hope to make it through the other side and look forward to servicing you again.”

▪ John Gelastopoulos, owner of the expanding Broken Yolk eatery with a PB location, said his business is down since the order was given for restaurant take-out and delivery only.

“Things are not good,” he said.

“People are staying at home. Some of my employees have had to go on unemployment.”

Added Gelastopoulos, “We’re giving away free coffee or orange juice to our customers to show our appreciation for their coming in and taking their orders to-go. I just hope this will be over pretty soon. We have to stay optimistic and positive.”

▪ Like the big boxes, Crest Liquor Deli at 3787 Ingraham St. in Pacific Beach had a run on toilet paper and similar necessities, but store general manager Jason Clark noted, “It’s been pretty busy, pretty steady.”

Clark added: “We did run out of toilet paper early-on, which was not really a surprise. We’re definitely making sure we get more.

People are coming here now because they don’t want to go to Trader Joe’s or Vons, where they know they don’t have anything but canned goods and refrigerated foods.”

The long-time shop has also partnered with the downtown restaurant Social Tap to offer grab-n-go meals.

FIND TAKEOUT NEAR YOU Many restaurants remain open with reduced staff and increased health protocols to service the community and to weather these very challenging times. To aid in the communication of dynamic changes in the industry, SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com is now a resource for San Diegans to find restaurants that are currently still open and offering food for pick-up and/ or delivery.

The site is searchable by neighborhood, food type and average meal price and provides easy links to online ordering and meal delivery platforms.

UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION If you have lost work or have had your hours reduced, you may apply for Employment Development Department unemployment insurance. Gov. Gavin Newsom has waived the one-week waiting period for benefits and is looking at expanding unemployment insurance claim offerings. Visit edd.ca.gov to file for unemployment insurance.

▪ “If you are hungry and want to grab a bite to eat, Konito’s (1730 Garnet Ave.) is open for takeout and is also accepting phone orders,” said owner Joe Bettles. “The restaurant has put markers on the ground so that people picking up food are standing six feet apart.

“It’s been hard but our employees are making the most of it and our customers are incredibly gracious with the changes we’ve had to make. We went from an all-cash business four years ago with no phone orders, to now accepting only credit cards, taking phone orders, and soon will be using delivery apps.”

▪ “To support our community, we are proud to offer free pick up and delivery with any service,” said Randy Begin, owner of Cass Street Automotive at 5165 Cass St. “Once we've picked up your vehicle we are encouraging no-contact and can communicate all details of repairs over the phone, take payment over the phone and then return the vehicle to the original pick-up location.”

Added Begin: “If you prefer to use our convenient drop-off system, just park your car on our lot anytime and grab an envelope See BUSINESSES, Page 6

LA JOLLA Bistro Pazzo 858-456-4005 Bubba’s BBQ 858-551-4227 Burger Lounge burgerlounge.com

Lifely Wellness 858-291-8889 Mr. Moto Pizza House 858-490-0501 Nekosan Sushi 858-999-0999 Nektar Juice Bar 858-201-6095

NeighborSaver Market 858-456-0260 WESTFIELD UTC Corner Bakery Café 858-453-1333 Din Tai Fung 858-453-1333 Lemonade 858-375-5988

Cafe La Rue La Valencia Hotel 855-476-6870

Parakeet Café 858-412-5627

Candor by Giuseppe 858-246-7818

Piazza 1909 858-412-3108

Catania cataniasd.com

Pinpoint Cafe 858-519-6635

Cherry Wine Modern Asian Cuisine lajollacherrywine.com

Pizza Pronto 858-459-9000

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews 858-450-0343

China Chef 858-454-7597

Qala Peruvian Restaurant 858-255-8139

Seasons 52 858-450-1252

Coffee Cup 858-551-8514

Rigoberto’s rigobertostacoshop.net

Cove House 858-999-0034

Shorehouse Kitchen shorehousekitchen.com

Dominos dominos.com

Sicilian Bella 858-263-4614

Don Carlos Taco Shop 858-456-0462

Small Goods Cheese Shop & Cafe smallgoodsusa.com

El Ranchero 858-459-5877 Fruttitude fruittitudeup.com

Noodles & Company 858-558-8511 Queenstown Bistro 858-623-2748

Shake Shack 619-391-1571 Tender Greens 858-455-9395 Veggie Grill 858-458-0031 BIRD ROCK Wheat & Water 858-291-8690

Sugar and Scribe Bakery 858-274-1733

Lupi’s 858-454-6421

Taste of Himalayas 858-551-9999

Don Bravo Grill and Cantina 858-454-8940

Girard Gourmet 858-454-3321

Thai Gulf 858-203-7474

Goldfish Point Café goldfishpointcafe.com

The Spot 858-459-0800 The Taco Stand letstaco.com

Bird Rock Fine Wine 858-230-6956

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BUSINESSES >> CONT. FROM PG. 5

from the small mailbox hung by the front door. Fill out the required information and our staff will deal with the rest of the services electronically.”

▪ "I work with a lot of gyms, fitness studios and boot camps here in the beach areas and throughout the County, and my customers are really struggling with all the mandated gym closures, not to mention closures of public open spaces like beaches, bays, parks and trails,” said Ed Gallagher, owner/ operator of PB-based BFITtruck. com, a mobile fitness analytics business.

“Through my years of service on Pacific Beach Planning Group I’ve worked closely with folks at all levels of City and County leadership and I get it. It took some draconian measures to make sure everybody really understood how serious this is. Seeing what’s happening in Florida, NYC, New Orleans now, it’s clear how serious it can get without sufficient safety protocols.”

▪ Pueblo at 877 Hornblend St. in Pacific Beach re-opened on March 27 for take-out, curbside pick-up and delivery. Owner Mark Oliver said the tipping point for his return was the state’s policy allowing take-out alcohol at restaurants.

“That allowed us to do something not every other take-out place could do,” said Oliver. “It gave us the opportunity to employ

Madeline Norman lost her job at Pizza Nova in La Jolla and is trying to get back to Costa Rica. four or five people, when before it was zero. At least we’re keeping people working.”

Added Oliver: “We have a fairly extensive menu available, though more limited. We’ll also have beer, wine and margaritas to-go, and delivery.”

Looking ahead Oliver said: “The health department and the restaurant association have given restaurants great guidelines on how to operate when we all get back and up to full steam. Restaurants are about as safe as anywhere to get your food source at this point.”

▪ Evans Hotels has partnered with local vendors and farms to provide care packages for all employees to pick up this past week at the Bahia. More than 400 employees were expected.

Packages included home

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necessities like toilet paper, plus groceries including a variety of fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh eggs, a whole chicken, ground beef, pasta, rice, beans, coffee, bread and more. Evans plans to have packages available on a biweekly basis.

Participating vendors include Specialty Produce, Eben-Haezer Poultry Ranch, West Coast Prime Meats, Premier Meats & Crystal Bay, Bread & Cie, Shamrock Foods, Sysco, Ryan Brother’s Coffee, The Chefs’ Warehouse and Challenge Dairy.

▪ Insomnia Cookies at 1997 Garnet Ave. is now offering a number of delivery options for “Insomniacs” including those outside of their normal delivery radius. To see if your home falls within the new delivery radius, visit their website and enter your address.

▪ Another local eatery helping out is The Melt, at 8849 Villa La Jolla Drive. The restaurant is offering free meals (up to $15) for all hospital and medical staff beginning this week. Medical staff just need to show their medical badges.

All meals are to-go only.

▪ Sarah Mattinson, the owner of Olive Cafe and Olive Baking Co., 735 Santa Clara Place, in Mission Beach, has found a way to remain open by expanding her repertoire.

“We are so grateful to be able to stay open and provide the local community with food,” Mattinson said. “The bakery and cafe have taken as many precautions as possible while we serve the public.

Limiting the number of customers inside, increasing the sanitizing

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of, well, everything, and abiding by the suggested six-foot distance between people.”

Added the restaurateur: “We are baking lots of bread and pastries to keep up with the demand. We are also offering other essential staples – milk, eggs, butter, cheese, rice, pasta, soup, crackers, paper towels, and toilet paper, just to name a few. We are encouraging call-ins for curbside pick-up as well as local deliveries,” Mattinson said. “You can reach the bakery at 858-2918222. New extended hours from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.”

▪ Olive Cafe is also open for togo orders, curbside pick-ups and deliveries selling grocery items including produce. The cafe at 858488-1224 and extended hours are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

▪ Koffee Kat at 1344 Garnet Ave., a coffee shop serving a variety of coffees, teas, specialty drinks, acai bowls, smoothies and milkshakes, is delivering customer’s favorites every day from

8 a.m.-noon. The family-owned business asks patrons to phonein orders for delivery or pick-up at 858-361-1953.

▪ R.B. Stevenson Gallery at 7661 Girard Ave. is now open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment.

▪ “We miss our customers and locals a lot,” said Doug Tondro of The Spot restaurant at 1005 Prospect St. “It’s weird not being open. We hope it doesn’t last too much longer. But I think it’s probably going to be May 1st before we get the chance to serve people again.”

Meanwhile, The Spot is open for take-out and delivery daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Alcohol is also available for take-out.

▪ Girard Gourmet at 7837 Girard Ave. is open for business with its bakery and catering-to-go operation. The restaurant has come up with a limited menu of pre-made meals that can be reheated at home.

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Businesses districts from PB, OB, and La Jolla work together BID Alliance shares ideas, promotes and supports coastal business districts

By DAVE SCHWAB

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s the pandemic lockdown continues, coastal business improvement districts – Discover PB, La Jolla Village Merchants Association and Ocean Beach MainStreet Association – are working together along with their umbrella organization, the BID Alliance, to help small businesses in neighborhoods citywide.

How is the BID Alliance working with the various bids to help them out in this crisis?

“What we’re doing now is sharing a lot of information with each other, talking about how we can reach out to our businesses, get them the information they need to get relief and assistance,” said Lysundra “Sunny” Lee, Bid Alliance president representing Old Town Chamber of Commerce.

“We’re also sharing information on how we’re marketing our businesses that are open, sharing best practices and troubleshooting.”

Sara Berns, executive director of Discover PB, pointed out BIDs like hers citywide have had to “abruptly change course” from their main focus of “promotion and upkeep” to do “crisis management” instead.

“The BID Alliance has been

‘We’re sharing information on how we’re marketing our businesses that are open, sharing best practices and troubleshooting.’

LYSUNDRA ‘SUNNY’ LEE, BID ALLIANCE PRESIDENT

intricate in providing the hub of communications for our organizations, from sharing ideas of promoting open businesses, to ways to disseminate info to our membership quickly,” said Berns. “The alliance has been most effective in this unprecedented time.”

Added Berns: “As an executive director of a business improvement district there are only 17 others in the position like me here in the City. Yet we all work for individual organizations.

Personally, I have depended on them (BID Alliance) more than ever over the last couple of weeks.”

LJVMA’s executive director Jodi Rudick has been busy recently helping her small-business members apply for the recently approved City of San Diego Small Business Relief Fund. “It’s on a first-come, first-served basis,” Rudick said of the relief fund, which provides grants, forgivable loans and low-interest loans for working capital.”

“We are all working together to

understand the long-term ramifications of the pandemic and how our organizations can survive in order to help our local businesses stay in business and flourish after this is all over,” said Denny Knox, executive director of Ocean Beach MainStreet Association. “All the bids are sharing ideas and solutions so that our communities have the best possible outcome.

I’m very grateful to have these dedicated individuals/organizations working so hard to offer hope and help to our members.”

Dating back to 1970, the City of San Diego's Business Improvement District (BID) program is the largest tenantbased program in the state, and is administered by the City's Economic Development Department. Since then, the small business community and the City of San Diego have created 18 active BID districts, with more than 11,000 small businesses participating in self-assessment districts, raising more than $1.3 million annually.

A BID provides business area merchants with the resources to develop marketing campaigns, increase awareness and enhance public improvement projects in partnership with the City.

The BID associations have developed a variety of successful marketing activities ranging from putting on special events, such as restaurant tours, block parties, weekly farmers markets, and holiday festivals, to developing public relations and marketing materials.

BID associations promote businesses through the internet, social media and cooperative advertising campaigns. They develop and distribute business directories, coupon books, and other district brochures.

Concerning the message the BID Alliance is getting out to its members' alliance president Lee said: “It’s kind of a tough situation for us to tell the bids how to prepare themselves, as we’re all going through it together. But each time we speak, we come up with new ways to support each other.

We really don’t know how to navigate this on our own right now.

But it’s our top priority to support those businesses, and to ensure that they come back strong once this crisis is over.”

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RELIEF FUND FOR BUSINESSES Continuing to take aggressive steps to protect the health and welfare of San Diegans, the City on March 25 enacted an eviction moratorium that provides relief to residential and commercial tenants facing financial hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City Council also unanimously approved a multimillion-dollar Small Business Relief Fund proposed last week by Mayor Kevin Faulconer.

The City will use it to make microloans available to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Financial assistance will range from $10,000 to $20,000 and will be allocated to eligible small businesses based on the availability of funds and program guidelines. To be eligible, businesses must meet the following requirements: • Employ 100 or fewer full-time equivalent employees; • Have a City of San Diego business tax certificate; • Provide documentation that shows the business has been operational for at least six months; • Provide proof of economic hardship due to COVID-19; • Not have engaged in any illegal activity per local, state or federal regulations.

For more information and to apply for assistance, visit sandiego.gov/ economic-development/resources/ relief.

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COMMUNITY

Nonprofits scramble to bring food to medically fragile in isolation

By KENDRA SITTON

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ith seniors and i m munocompro mised people being asked to self-isolate because they are most at risk of dying from COVID-19, grocery shopping has become a risky trek when proper nutrition is desperately needed.

While there are grocery delivery options, many are over capacity.

For low-income people who are medically fragile, their options are more limited, making the work of local nonprofits more integral than ever even while how nonprofits operate is more limited than ever.

“Our efforts of providing home-delivered meals to these people became even more important because by taking the food to them, they don't have to go out into the world and be exposed to more people than they absolutely have to,” said Mama’s Kitchen CEO Alberto Cortés. Some people that would normally be able to care for themselves, need to limit their exposure and are seeking help for the first time. Others have just been laid off work and are struggling to provide for their families amid grocery store shortages.

While food banks and pantries are operating normally or even increasing output, senior and school feeding programs have transitioned to a grab-and-go model or delivery.

For one organization, the scramble to address the situation began on Thursday, March 12 when the county called at 4:30 p.m. to let Serving Seniors know they could not operate their congregate dining centers the next day. The team worked overnight to make the meals-to-go so seniors could pick them up and leave. In the next few days, they switched to full delivery service except at the Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center in Downtown where they have kept the pick-up option because so many homeless seniors depend on it.

In a matter of days, Serving Seniors had to close all of its senior center sites where they served meals and transition to meal delivery with limited contact. At the same time, they had

to scale up to bring food to thousands of more seniors than usual during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The local nonprofit went from delivering 800 meals a day to over 4000 by March 20 when they cut off requests for meals because they were overwhelmed. By April 1, they are hoping to raise enough money to expand by another 2,000-3,000 meals per day.

“This is akin to building an airplane in flight. We had a number of contingency plans over every potential scenario we could think of. We have a nice thick binder with all sorts of contingency plans, but none of them applied to this,” said Paul Downey, Serving Seniors CEO for 25 years.

The transition has not been without snarls: Voice of San Diego reported people living in a Serving Seniors apartment building were not given a regular delivery of food and the people were left stranded for a few days.

The contingency plans included what to do if a site burned down or the kitchen was out of action.

“But never a contingency for having all 15 of our senior centers shut down overnight and trying to retool to home-delivered operation and add capacity all at the same time,” he explained.

The organization went through 9/11 and the recession of 2008, both of which required them to operate in an uncertain environment. However, nothing has been remotely close to this, especially with the “big wildcard” of how long the quarantine will last.

Even Feeding San Diego, which was founded in the wake of the 2007 wildfires for emergency food distribution, said disaster response is in their DNA but COVID-19 has brought new challenges because of the breadth and scale of the disaster.

Other nonprofits are also ramping up deliveries as more calls come in asking for help. Mama’s Kitchen typically delivers food to 400-450 San Diegans with underlying conditions like cancer, HIV, heart disease and diabetes. They have started delivering food to 500 people since the crisis began.

“We are serving more people than we ever have in our 30-year history right now,” said Cortés.

“It’s a 10% increase in the last week and a half alone.”

Mama’s Kitchen is also incurring a cost of $25-35,000 to provide shelf-stable food that goes beyond their typical deliveries so the people they serve are “better equipped to take care of themselves, at least from a nutritional standpoint.”

ElderHelp has brought groceries to enrolled seniors every two weeks for decades. Since the start of the crisis, they have increased telephone counseling and check-in calls, but are facing more difficulties with reaching as many seniors as are requesting the grocery service. In addition, volunteers give rides to seniors, but those trips have been limited to only medically necessary trips to doctor’s appointments and hospitals since the crisis began.

“We have no limit to who we're bringing on for support via telephonic support and counseling.

There is a limit right now as to how much we can do around vital trips and grocery shopping delivery, primarily because we're having a hard time getting groceries to begin with. That's the biggest challenge facing us right now,” said ElderHelp executive director Deb Martin.

ElderHelp has a partnership with Jacobs & Cushman food bank, but the food bank has restricted how much each person can pick up, so volunteers are limited in how much they can bring to the seniors. “[The food bank] is having a hard time as well,” Martin said.

In addition to a lack of food and funds, volunteer-driven organizations are struggling to find ways to protect volunteers and fill gaps caused by those staying home. Both Mama’s Kitchen and ElderHelp asked seniors to stop volunteering.

“Many of these folks have been volunteering with us for years, sometimes decades. We are very much wanting for them to take care of themselves during this time,” Cortés said.

Since many retirees with free time made up the bulk of their volunteers, the organizations are quickly recruiting and training new volunteers.

ElderHelp moved its volunteer training online and aims to

STAY HOME SAN DIEGO DELIVERS GROCERIES TO SENIORS Last week, James Hays saw an older gentleman waiting in line to buy bananas at Trader Joe’s in Pacific Beach. Hays struck up a conversation with the gentleman.

After learning that the senior was waiting in line for one item, Hays had a eureka moment. He quickly contacted his friends, who all play volleyball together, and asked: “Guys, we need to do something. Who can help?"

Stay Home San Diego volunteers fill grocery orders they will deliver to seniors.

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approve 50 new volunteers every month for the next few months.

Mama’s Kitchen held urgent volunteer training with over 60 people at one event (standing six feet apart from each other).

The lack of volunteers is a statewide issue at food banks.

Governor Gavin Newsom authorized 500 members of the California National Guard to step in for them at food distributions across the state.

Other government help came from the county, which authorized funds for Serving Seniors to cover the cost of additional meals.

The organization is urgently raising $50,000 to ramp up its infrastructure to deliver those meals.

Another silver lining in the storm, according to Martin, is that people are finally realizing the precarious place seniors occupy in society.

“ElderHelp has been providing these services for 46 years. It's been incredibly hard to get the support and have people notice our aging community and support it. People are starting to notice that this population is vulnerable and needs our help and support,” she said. “It's great to see so many people stepping up and wanting to do something for the seniors in the community.

“I'm grateful to be part of this organization because I get to witness the best of people in the worst of times. I'm grateful for how our community really does step up,” Cortés said. “I invite people in

Six people joined immediately and were willing to do whatever needed to be done. That night they stayed up to 1:30 a.m. putting together a website (stayhomesd.com) and a GoFundMe page for a donation-based, volunteer-run free delivery service. They launched it at 8 a.m., and have been delivering groceries to senior citizens and at-risk individuals ever since – more than 700 to date.

The growing number of volunteers plan to cover all of San Diego, and even have people willing to drive south to the border or north to San Marcos and Bonsall. While most of the original volunteers were from the volleyball group, more have since joined.

“We are so lucky to know so many people with caring hearts and so many people who have the time to help us,” said Sydney Prochnow, who is an event organizer for the group.

To order groceries, call 619-8003252, se habla Espanol 619-8005432, or visit stayhomesd.com.

To help out and/or donate, visit stayhomesd.com and follow the donate link.

– Thomas Melville San Diego to do whatever they can to support our community.

Either making that contribution to Mama's Kitchen or to any organization that's out there making a difference in the community and people to be kind and caring and self-caring, patient and loving.”

Kendra Sitton can be reached at kendra@sdnews.com.

Pacific Beach Street Stewards helping out homebound seniors

By DAVE SCHWAB

The Street Stewards, who were doing community beautification in Ocean and Pacific beaches, Point Loma and now University City, are being re-purposed during the pandemic crisis to aid homebound seniors.

“Many of our neighbors are at-risk for coronavirus and must self-isolate at home, specifically seniors and immunocompromised individuals,” said Aaron Null, founder of the volunteer, nonprofit organization. “It's vitally important

we check in on them to make sure their basic needs are getting met during this pandemic.”

Null felt the Street Steward program he started in August 2019 in OB could be the perfect vehicle to help seniors in need.

“I thought it would be a good way to probe neighborhoods to see if we can dig up, and flush out, most of the at-risk people,” he said pointing out he knows, like others, a lot of senior neighbors without having made personal contact. “This could be a good way to talk to them, say hi outside, ask them if they need any

help getting groceries or prescriptions,” Null said. “With the stewards, we’re trying to bridge that gap, start that (aid) network.”

So Null created an online form, http://bit.ly/cv-neighbor-support, that stewards can fill out to automatically create an 8.5 by11-inch poster with their contact info/photo to leave at seniors’ doors so they know volunteers are available to help.

“You Just fill out the form and you'll get an email with a PDF poster that you can print and drop at doorsteps while you street clean,”

said Null adding, “Maybe we can help someone who feels quite isolated or scared right now.”

Null said there are presently about 175 Street Steward volunteers in both Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach, as well as about 60 more in Point Loma. He said he’s organizing volunteers to add senior errands to their clean-up duties.

“I’ve got about 50 volunteers signed up and ready to go,” he said.

“But I’m waiting for things to peak a little more before I roll the program out.”

Null will be messaging stewards to let them know when they can begin canvassing their designated neighborhoods to determine who the people are who are most vulnerable and in need. Then stewards can drop off filled-out forms on their doorsteps telling them they’re available to help.

“We’re hoping, these people (stewards) who are already walking around cleaning up, that they could also just drop off flyers to let people know they want to help, or just check-in to make sure they’re OK,” Null noted.

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ather Joe’s Villages is still operating under California’s lockdown as an essential service. However, many of its staff and volunteers are sequestered at home and this has put a strain on the foundation’s mission to serve San Diego’s homeless population.

Deacon Jim Vargas is the president and CEO of Father Joe’s Villages and has put out a call to San Diegans to help keep the service viable during this unprecedented crisis. He has set up an emergency response fund for people or companies to contribute to Father Joe’s Villages.

Those seeking to contribute can visit my.neighbor.org and donate to the cause.

“We are the largest and the oldest homeless services provider in Southern California due to the depth of the services we offer,” Vargas said. “There really isn’t anything that someone who is suffering – and I do call it suffering – from the plight of homelessness needs that we can’t provide. We're blessed in that way and unique in that way.

Vargas says that he is following the social distancing policy set forth by Gov. Gavin Newsom while still providing meals daily to the homeless population.

This means only allowing 50 people into the cafeteria at a time while maintaining six feet distance between diners. In response to Newsom’s a stay-athome order to California residents, he plans on distributing sack lunches as opposed to a sit-down meal.

Vargas noted that the homeless population is very vulnerable to the virus because they have no home to shelter in and are typically undernourished and their immune systems are usually compromised. He says they need our help now more than ever and has beefed up his year-old Street Health program where caretakers hit the streets to treat the homeless where they live. This team can diagnose conditions like high blood pressure, and provide prescription medication on the spot.

They can also treat wounds including extremity wounds that people with diabetes often have.

These treatments can often be life-saving and Vargas hopes it will have an impact on the number of homeless who die on the streets, which today hovers around 100 per year.

Father Joe’s Villages had to close its thrift store and donations center in response to Newsom’s emergency order.

This has a substantial impact on the organization’s efforts to

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fund critical services, as they were a big source of revenue for the foundation. In addition, many critical staff and volunteers are unable to come in due to childcare or other factors. This is why the emergency response fund has been instituted. San Diegans are encouraged to donate what they can to ensure that the homeless population continues to get the critical care they so desperately need. Volunteers are also needed, but Vargas insisted that only those who are not in a highrisk group apply.

As a way to get funds flowing, longtime donor, philanthropist and Qualcomm co-founder Franklin Antonio has provided a $400,000 matching gift challenge to encourage support from the larger community. Other corporations are encouraged to contribute to the fund as a show of support for San Diego’s homeless population. But the lion’s share of funds will come from the $25, $50 and other small donations given by the residents of San Diego. Residents are asked to donate whatever they can, no matter how small, in order to ensure that the homeless continue to get the care they need in these unprecedented times With your help, Father Joe’s Villages will continue to offer critical services like shelter, healthcare, food, showers and laundry to the people affected most by this crisis.

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Fly Rides lets people safely enjoy outdoors

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SAN DIEGO FLY RIDES There is much that can’t be done right now during the shelterin-place over the coronavirus, but that list does not include outdoors recreation.

That is a boon to small businesses like Fly Rides at 7444 Girard Ave. in La Jolla, which accommodates everyone from serious cyclists to families to people just looking for a leisure day of exercise.

“We’ve had to halt our bike tours due to health and safety concerns,” said Fly Rides operations manager Max Shenk. “But what we have been doing is allowing people to take advantage of discounted one-month bike rentals, dropping the cost down to $300 (equivalent to about three full-day rentals) so people can get out and ride.”

Shenk is staying positive during this unprecedented crisis.

“San Diego Fly Rides is doing our best to find the best in the situation and wants tourists and locals to know there are options for fun activities that allow for social distancing,” he said. “We are offering long-term rentals during this crisis and have extended our financing for purchases.”

Added Shenk, “We have been getting tons of thank you's from customers expressing their gratitude for ebikes during their

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“We are also starting a contest for people to post pictures of them on their ebike, and even giving away an ebike,” noted Shenk about pulling out all the stops for his clientele. “Our bike sales have gone way up proving people are still able to get out and enjoy riding while keeping a social distance.”

Shenk pointed out Fly Rides staff is taking numerous precautions to protect customers.

“We sanitize the bikes and wear gloves, do everything outside the store for the customers,” he said.

“We’re a full-service center, so we’ve had a lot of customers who drop off their bikes with flat tires that we’re able to fix and get their bikes back to them.”

Shenk added Fly Rides also has tour and rental videos available for those customers who are “out of their minds and just saying, ‘Get me on a bike.’ People right now are looking for something to do,” Shenk added.

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boardwalks and the parks, but ebikes are perfect for riding on the roads, which were once really busy but are now not nearly so.”

Fly Rides started out small in an art studio space on Prospect, before branching out and moving to Girard Avenue across from the Pannikin. That space is filled to the rafters with pedal-assisted

e-bikes of every imaginable type, both rentals and for sale. The retail space also has a full-service shop for repairs in the back.

During normal times, a handful of 2 1/2-hour tours at Fly Rides highlight the beauty – and history – of La Jolla. Torrey Pines Bike & Hike escorts guests through UC San Diego. Two of the

most popular tours, costing $99 and $79, respectively, are SoCal Riviera and Cali Dreaming. SoCal Riviera is a loop of coastal La Jolla with a climb up Mt. Soledad. Cali Dreaming is a downscaled version omitting the climb.

Concluded Shenk, “We’d like to thank our loyal customers for their support.”

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Gazing into their crystal balls, local Realtors foresee clouded globes.

But not to worry, It’s going to take some time to sort through the COVID-19 pandemic and its myriad consequences, agree agents Gregg Whitney and Scott Booth.

“It’s almost premature to say anything that’s going to give much insight as they’ve pretty much barred real estate agents from working for the next two weeks,” said Whitney of La Jolla. “They’ve shut down everything right now.”

“It’s definitely been slow the last couple weeks,” noted Booth, who sells real estate in both Pacific Beach and La Jolla. “We had some deals that were in escrow that got canceled. Not a lot, but a few. Some of it was coronavirus fear. Some were (shortage of) cash to close with the stock market being down. People don’t want to sell their stock at such a huge discount to buy a house.

They’re just holding off for now.”

Whitney, however, feels this market pause “is a good thing.”

“Everything is slow right now,” he noted. “But we’re still selling property, though it’s a little bit more of a trying time.”

“The world is going to change after all this,” predicted Booth. “As far as real estate goes, I see a little dip, temporarily. As long as this all passes, there’s still a lot of demand – and not

a lot of inventory here at the coast.”

Whitney suggested we may have to wait until July to get a good read on what’s really happening now with San Diego coastal real estate.

“It’s hard to really gauge the market right now,” he said. “Hopefully, this virus will peak out by July, and then we may end up seeing interest rates come down considerably in the latter part of this year. The feds are doing everything they can for the market on the commercial banking side with the $500 billion stimuli they did last week. They want to keep printing money as quickly as possible.”

Booth concurs that what impact the virus is likely to have on the housing market could “hinge on what the banks do with interest rates. “If those rates creep up, and there’s still a lot of demand, there still won’t be a lot of inventory,” he said. “But I really don’t see that being the case here. It’s just people being cautious.”

Added Booth, “In the short term, I see a huge slowdown in real estate sales and pricing.

As long as people still have jobs though, I think it will be good.”

Whitney pointed out he’s optimistic that “once we get through the next four months,” the real estate market will return to normalcy because “people need to buy and sell homes, though they may be downsizing and staying closer to home,

which bodes well for us agents.”

Noted Whitney, “I think it will be a vibrant market for first-time buyers because interest rates are really good, and there are opportunities for first-time buyers. Unless unemployment spikes up, it could be the best opportunity for first-time buyers in a decade or more.”

On the high end of the real estate market, Whitney noted that buyers may be persuaded to “just take this price right now. I don’t think they’re controlled as much with stock. They’re pretty well insulated. They can sit on their property if they want to.”

Added Whitney, “In past marketplaces, it’s typical for people on the high end to stay put, because they have insecurities with the market.

So they’ll just rent it (property) out until the stock market clears up, then, a year from now, put their property back on the market.”

Whitney suggested there may be a new “dynamic” at work, should interest rates fall below 3% the latter part of this year.

“Then, they’ll get good value,” he said adding, “We may have to go eight to 12 months, with a coronavirus vaccine on the horizon, to get a good valuation in this market. Lower interest rates may drive people back into the market. It’s just really hard to see exactly what will happen after just four months. It may take some time before we see some clarity in the market.”

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while back, a young woman asked if she could come over and talk to me. She reads my columns and finds them useful. I was happy to help.

She came over, and we both sat down on my sofa. I asked her why she had come. She burst into tears. When she finally was able to speak, she told me that her longterm partner had left her. I was holding her hand as she spoke.

I told her I was sad for her, validating that being abandoned and betrayed are two of the most painful emotions. Acknowledging the legitimacy of pain is an important

first step that includes being able to cry, complain, be angry, and have someone listen without judging. One needs a shoulder to cry or at least to lean on, a comforter.

I made the analogy between a broken heart and a broken back.

Both can be unbearable and both may need therapy. I proposed a diagnosis: her body is filled with cortisol (the stress hormone) while oxytocin (the bonding hormone), which had been happily cursing through her body during her relationship, is now depleted. So how do we compensate for the loss of oxytocin while the body is on this drug withdrawal?

She had already taken the second step by coming to see me; in other words, seeking help. That second step needs someone who can evaluate the options, an advice-giver who is good at problem solving, a clarifier. I had questions about what resources were available to her, such as family, friends,

and colleagues. She works fulltime, but her weekends are free.

We made a list of options such as going out with friends to meals, movies, and fun events, joining a group of young people doing community work, as well as solitary pleasures such as reading, listening to music, and going for walks.

Of course, this is easier said than done. She seemed resistant to the ideas I proposed. I explained to her that the more one is depressed— and in her case also distraught— the harder it is to reach out for help.

She needed time to mourn her loss before moving on, but moving on is necessary. That third step needs an activity facilitator, a coach, a confronter, someone who can push her towards action. A person who will provide a pep talk: “Come on, you can do it; don’t give up.” The facilitator will push her to embrace that next step by taking action. It can be anything from making a call to a friend to eating ice cream, filing a

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complaint (if necessary) to taking a walk, going to a doctor (if needed) to going to a movie.

The three person therapy or “trilogy therapy” I was suggesting to her consists of identifying these three people, first outside of herself, but eventually becoming all of them.

1. The distraught person needs someone to cry with, to acknowledge her pain as being normal and expected under the circumstances—a comforter.

2. She needs someone to talk to, to help make lists of the options available to her as next steps in the healing process—a consultant.

3. She needs someone to compel her to consider all the options and start by acting on one of them—a facilitator.

The question is which option to choose first and how to carry it out? One option was to call a friend; then the facilitator asks

her when she would be ready to make that call.

While these three agents outside of and within her work sequentially, they also work in tandem.

This process allows the individual to take a distance from their pain while becoming their own advocates, or as I like to call it, consultant, and finally the facilitator to help implement the chosen activity.

This “trilogy therapy” is within everyone’s reach. It helps one be in charge of one’s life as much as circumstances permit. One incorporates all of these people within oneself and acts as each—the comforter, the consultant, and the facilitator.

As the young woman left, she thanked me, saying that she feels she now has a plan and that she could imagine the light at the end of her very dark tunnel.

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Sanctuaries close doors and go online amid crisis

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or faith communities home to more than 250 people there was a clear mandate last weekend: they could not meet according to the San Diego County. For those falling below that number, they had a more difficult decision. Shut down at a time when people need their community’s support the most or risk the potential of congregants spreading the virus to each other.

Some churches that initially said they would stay open while encouraging seniors, immunocompromised, and sick people to remain at home and ending the practice of communion reversed course. The rapidly shifting situation meant many places that intended to stay open on Wednesday, by Friday were dissolving in-person services. A handful stayed open, including University Christian Church (UCC), St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, and Ohr Shalom Synagogue. With the ban shrinking down to 50 person gatherings, many buildings have shut their doors for the time since a major wildfire or another catastrophe — or ever. For heavily religious people, this may be the first time they have had to spend an extended period of time away from their communities, marking

an end to a significant tradition to them and possibly thrusting them into additional emotional isolation.

“I've spent all this time advocating for digital media, and I've just written my dissertation on digital media, and yet, I think that something is absolutely lost when you're not able to be in physical community with each other,” said Rev. Caleb Lines of UCC. With important religious holidays like Shabat and Easter looming, the grief of the lost ability to gather could increase. Meanwhile, religious institutions are turning to innovative uses of technology to keep their communities connected.

Many churches livestreamed their services on their website, Facebook Live, Twitter, or Instagram, including St. Paul’s Cathedral, UCC, and Mission Hills United Methodist Church.

The Rock Church, the largest megachurch in San Diego City, had Pastor Miles McPherson interview Mayor Kevin Faulconer, El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells, and Dr. Wilma Wooten from San Diego County Health and Human Services on its livestream. While the service still had normal worship, prayer, and even a short message, the interview was able to provide vital information about the outbreak to a different audience.

Mayors Kevin Faulconer and Bill Wells at the Rock Church, six feet apart.

Congregational Church of La Jolla sent “Worship at Home” kits to congregants that included verses, ref lections, and a written-out sermon for families.

First Baptist Church of National City offered drive-thru blessings on Sunday, with even Mayor

Alejandra Sotelo-Solis driving up to the church to be prayed for by the pastors gathered there.

Missiongathering Church released a guided meditation.

Dharma Bum Temple will put its weekly classes on YouTube.

“One of the really cool things

about this unfortunate opportunity that we got forced into is that we're able to be really innovative with the way that we're doing ministry and really hone in on the fact that church is not happening inside of a building anymore.

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The Conrad Prebys Foundation donates $1 million to Scripps Health Scripps Health announced on March 31 that The Conrad Prebys Foundation has stepped up to support the San Diego community through a $1 million challenge match gift. This gift, coupled with matching donations from the community, will help front-line health care workers and make a meaningful impact in the fight against COVID-19.

“During his lifetime, Conrad was a true friend to Scripps who continued the legacy of philanthropy set by our founder, Ellen Browning Scripps, nearly a century ago,” said Chris Van Gorder, Scripps president and

CEO. “Given his unwavering commitment to San Diego, it is fitting that his foundation has taken a leadership role with a gift to fund critical supplies, support front-line caregivers and potentially help save thousands of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Scripps has fully mobilized its resources in the fight against COVID-19, including providing a dedicated nurse call line and setting up triage tents outside emergency departments and urgent care centers where patients with fever and/or respiratory symptoms are evaluated. Thousands

of masks, gowns and other crucial supplies are used daily to protect doctors, nurses and patients, which comes at a high cost to the organization.

With people in the San Diego community at risk, The Conrad Prebys Foundation board of directors knew they needed to take action. They hope this gift will inspire others to join them in supporting Scripps and the doctors and nurses out on the front lines fighting this pandemic. It is the kind of gift Conrad would have made himself.

“Conrad would be pleased to know that we are already seeing

a tremendous response from our donors,” said Scripps Health Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer John Engle. “The challenge match campaign just launched, and I have every confidence that with the help of our community, we will achieve our goal of $1 million in community matching donations.”

During his lifetime, Conrad Prebys was a philanthropic leader in San Diego, donating more than $81 million to Scripps Health to help fund new facilities that proudly bear his name. The

Conrad Prebys Foundation was established to support medical research and treatment, performing and visual arts, public broadcasting, and other charitable purposes consistent with the late Conrad Prebys’ history of philanthropy during his lifetime, with an emphasis on such philanthropy in the San Diego area.

To support the COVID-19 Challenge Match and directly support Scripps’ response to the health care needs of the community during this unprecedented time, visit donate.scripps.org/giving/covid19 or call Scripps Health Foundation at 844-442-4483.

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GK Fashion House opens in La Jolla Fashion Files Diana Cavagnaro Gita Kooshkani opened GK Fashion House on March 20 on Prospect Street. I asked her how she picked La Jolla to open this new upscale boutique and she said: “Walking in the streets of La Jolla has very positive energy and it is filled with many diverse personalities. It is very special to me and I think it is one of the best neighborhoods in the world.

I just love La Jolla.”

Strolling the streets she saw this warm and cozy store for lease and knew immediately this would be her boutique.

Kooshkani started her business three years ago with only her private clientele that she works with. She feels that she has something to say to the world because we are going in the wrong direction with this fast fashion that is not gentle to the earth.

I asked Kooshkani who her customer was and she said: “My customer is a woman who wants to look beautiful, be comfortable, and at the same time stylish. My customer does not want to wear anything that is

Gita Kooshkani in her luxury boutique.

Suelle Harts looks stunning in this floral dress.

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Kooshkani said that the atmosphere inside her boutique gives visitors a comfortable feeling where the clothes connect with you. They reflect prestige and quality, feel organic, high-end and exclusive. They are hand picked with a luxury quality. All are made in the USA except a few pieces that are custom made in Italy.

The accessories such as jewelry, crowns, and clutches are typically one of a kind. They are made by a designer that lives in New York and are made of Swarovski, opal, and turquoise.

The grand opening is postponed until the end of May or June because of the coronavirus. Stay tuned for this amazing event but in the meantime stop by and take a peek at this delightful boutique located at 1261 Prospect St. or visit fashionbygk.com.

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I asked Kooshkani how she got into fashion. She said as a child she always made doll clothes for her and her friends but never thought of it as a career at that time. She moved from Iran to Florida, married and had two girls while going to the University of Florida. She

eventually moved to California and went to Fashion School.

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such as using pomegranate seeds, tea, and spices.

She wanted to know how different countries manufacture in the world. She traveled to Persia, Italy, and looked at natural wool in Dublin. Kooshkani believe that people need a smaller wardrobe with quality clothing that will last and not clog up our

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mong items found by beachcomber Marcus DiNardo on the Pacific Beach-Bird Rock border are a wallet with cash, a class ring, “tons” of lead weights, surfboard fins, sunglasses, and GoPro cameras, plus dog tags belonging to WWII veteran William Collin McDaniel of Texas.

Once he’d moved to San Diego seven years ago, Massachusettsnative DiNardo “didn’t want to lose walking the beach and finding cool stuff.”

He found that perfect beach stretch at False Point between Tourmaline parking lot in North PB and the southernmost part of Bird Rock in La Jolla.

“This turned out to be the best beach, just a wealth of fun and lots of things to find,” said DiNardo.

As to why False Point has become such a treasure trove of lost articles, DiNardo surmised, “It must be the currents in the cove which wash into it. One day I found 30 pairs of sunglasses that had washed into this area.”

DiNardo’s even surprised himself by what turns up.

“Money sometimes washes up, $20 bills,” he said. “I have found probably 500 pounds of lead weights, and up to 500 surfboard fins. I have a whole wall at home I’ve decorated with surfboard fins and action figures — Superman, Batman, Spiderman — I’ve found.”

Then came the biggest — and most unusual — finds of all for DiNardo: a wallet filled with cash, and dog tags from one William Collin McDaniel, DOB 12-05-21, who turned out to be a

Beachcomber Marcus DiNardo with the WWII dog tags he found at False Point beach.

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fifth-generation Texan who’d been in San Diego training for WWII in the early to mid-1940s.

Enter DiNardo’s wife Tasha, who, though not a “collector” like Marcus, nonetheless takes part in his beachcombing by sleuthing for him, tracking down the owners to some of the items he’s found and returning them.

“He does the finding, and I do the detective work. It’s fun to get someone’s property back to them that they’d thought was lost forever,” said Tasha noting once, right before Christmas, Marcus found a wallet containing $300.

Tasha ultimately traced the address down of the wallet’s owner from cards found in it, sending him mail via a P.O. Box to come to pick his wallet up.

“When it got to the owner in Ramona, he had tears in his eyes when he came down to pick it up,” Tasha said. “He tried to give us a reward. Finding it was enough.”

Regarding the found WWII dog tags, Tasha was able to link up with the grandson, and then the daughter, Vicki Stubblefield, of the owner, “Judge Mac” McDaniel, who became a highway patrolman, a lawyer and then a Texas judge for 24 years after getting out of the Navy after WWII. Stubblefield said she was “in total surprise and shock,” when the DiNardos contacted her to return the long-lost dog tags of her dad, who died in 1999.

“I didn’t even know it existed,” Stubblefield said of the tags. “It had to have been sometime between 1940 and 1946 when he was out in San Diego training. It was just one of those miraculous things. To have it back … It was just really special.”

Marcus recalled yet another “reunion” of a person and their lost valuables he’d uncovered.

“We returned a class ring from somebody from 20 years ago and he was stunned,” said Marcus, who does not use a metal detector. “We never ask for a reward, just give it back.”

“It restores my faith in humanity,” said Tasha DiNardo answering what she, and Marcus, get out his beachcombing hobby.

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ast week, San Diego Count y ordered all gyms in the county to close. On March 23, the City of San Diego closed beaches, parks, and trails. People can still walk and run outdoors in their neighborhoods, but must not be in groups and need to practice social distancing.

Going to the gym or a favorite workout class is part of a daily routine for many people.

Luckily, just because facilities are closed it doesn’t mean that routine has to end. Below are some ideas to stay active while practicing social distancing.

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SOCIAL MEDIA Many local and national gyms are taking their classes to Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. In many cases, these live-streamed classes are available to members and non-members alike and streamed publicly.

In some cases, you may have to join a private group on Facebook or an email list to see the content.

Some local studios taking this approach include Performance 360, Fortis & YOGALUX and the November Project San Diego.

Individual instructors from studios are also hosting live classes through social platforms and video conferencing tools like Zoom. Some local instructors See STAY ACTIVE, Page 23

• YMCA San Diego has a website and app that features workouts to do at home.

• The November Project San Diego is hosting virtual workouts on its Instagram account. They are also posting videos to their Facebook page.

• Performance 360 is sharing daily workouts on their Instagram account.

• The Little Yoga Studio is offering classes through Zoom. Members should sign-up for classes using their account or through the MINDBODY app.

• PopSugar offers home workouts through its YouTube channel.

• Yoga Six is offering its members free access to at-home workouts through its mobile app, Y6Go. • Lauren with Hello Heart Space is leading live classes via Zoom.

• Alexa Dorazio is offering free yoga class downloads on her website.

• Natalya with Bridal Bootcamp San Diego is posting workout videos to her Instagram account.

• Katie B Happy offers yoga and meditation classes through her YouTube channel.

• Planet Fitness is live streaming home “work ins” on their Facebook page.

• Fortis & YogaLux is leading workout classes live on Instagram. The live videos are being posted to their YouTube channel.

• All DownDog apps are free until April 1. For students and teachers the apps are free until July 1.

• Peloton is offering a 90-day free trial for their at-home workout app.

• Free Workout Apps: (search for them in the Apple App Store) • Daily Leg • Daily Butt • Simply Yoga • Daily Arm • Daily Ab • 7M Workout • WorkoutWomen • Ab Workout • Butt Workout • HIIT Workouts Resources were compiled by Lynn Walsh for SDNews and last updated on March 18. Want to add to this list? Feel free to make a suggestion by adding a comment in the document.

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Tips for keeping children busy while staying at home educational shows on Netflix, and live cameras from aquariums.

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chools out… for the summer?

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom said most schools will not return to class this spring due to the school closures associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

The closures have caused teachers and parents to quickly put together resources, schedules and plans to keep students on track with learning goals. In San Diego, the San Diego Unified School District announced a partnership with KPBS and the San Diego County Office of Education to continue to provide learning resources for its students. The partnership will include a TV broadcast and an online component.

The TV programming will air on KPBS 2 from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. The content will be aired according to grade levels (6-8 a.m., grades TK through 3; 8 a.m.-1 p.m., grades 4 through 8; 1-6 p.m., grades 9 through 12). The digital component will provide access to a library of free educational videos, lesson plans and training sessions. Schools are also continuing to provide food for students in need.

Having students and young children at home provides time to bond as a family, but it also means parents and caregivers

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Tourmaline Surfing Park in North Pacific Beach is closed to surfers and beachgoers.

PHOTO BY THOMAS MELVILLE are responsible for keeping everyone busy and engaged. Below are some resources to help better structure the time without it turning into a movie marathon day after day.

VIRTUAL TOURS Consider taking a virtual tour.

While you may not be able to physically go to a museum or theme park right now, some are offering virtual tours at https:// bit.ly/2JbidYw. Try checking out of these national parks in California virtually: Death Valley, Channel Islands, Joshua Tree, Redwood, Sequoia, Yosemite.

The San Diego Zoo has a full webpage dedicated to children

that includes facts and videos about different animals, activities and games. The Women’s Museum of California has digital exhibits available where students can learn about notable women of California, women in the military and more.

MOVIES AND SHOWS Universal Pictures is releasing some of its movies early on digital platforms, including “Trolls World Tour,” which will be available Friday. Disney+ released “Frozen 2” earlier than planned on its streaming platform earlier this month.

In addition to movies, you can watch Broadway musicals,

Some educational companies are offering free subscriptions during the school closures and Scholastic is releasing free courses daily through its “Learn from Home” website. The site offers projects for students related to reading, history and more. Its projects are divided by grade-level.

You can also take advantage of digital access to San Diego County libraries, which provides access to e-books and audiobooks.

ARTS NASA is providing access to its digital images through this website. Paris museums have put images from their collections online. The Metropolitan Opera in New York is streaming live performances nightly.

Consider turning to Instagram accounts for arts and craft projects. These teachers and parents share ideas on making things and fun activities that can provide a break from a screen.

For a full list of resources, click https://bit.ly/2UcAWZP. Lynn Walsh is a freelance journalist and an Obecian. She works to promote trust between journalists and the public through the Trusting News project and teaches at Point Loma Nazarene University.

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• Digital Access to San Diego County Library • Paris Museums Put 100,000 Images Online for Unrestricted Public Use • Virtual Field Trips • Virtual museum tours • Women’s Museum of California Digital Exhibits and Stories • U.S National Park Virtual Tours • Georgia Aquarium live cams • Watch Broadway Musicals from home • NASA Photo Library • 150+ Educational Shows on Netflix • PBS Videos and Lesson Plans • Apps to help you learn and study from home • Free Subscriptions from Education Companies • Free daily courses from Scholastic • Arts and Crafts • Leave Home without Leaving the Couch Resources were compiled by Lynn Walsh for SDNews and last updated on March 18.

Originally from Ohio, Lynn has grown to love living at the beach and posts way too many San Diego sunset photos on Instagram.

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Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado.

Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca.

Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO; 330 WEST BROADWAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): LINA M. MICHAEL, ESQ. SBN: 237842; CHRISTINA L. RYMSZA, ESQ., SBN: 233631, MICHAEL & ASSOCIATES, PC.; 555 ST. CHARLES DRIVE, SUITE 204, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360; FAX NO.: (805) 379-8525 PHONE NO.: (855) 785-4705 Date: 11/01/2018 Clerk (Secretario), by B. SCHMELZEL; ISSUE DATES: 3/13/2020, 3/20/2020, 3/27/2020, &, 4/03/2020.

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Registrant Name: MICHAEL PATRICK RAHER. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: MARCH 02, 2020. ISSUE DATES: MARCH 13, 20, 27, &, APRIL 03, 2020.

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE #: BCV-19-101179 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BARLOW TRUCK LINES, INC., BARON D. ATUFUOA AND DOES 1 THROUGH 45, INCLUSIVE. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SANDRA L. CORY. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version.

Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue

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n what’s being referred to by some as the “great wait,” education is going online while the lockdown continues in an attempt to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

San Diego Unified, the state's second-largest school district, will transition to online learning beginning April 6 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The announcement came a few weeks after the district shut down all of its schools to prevent the spread of the virus.

SDUSD said the move is being made to save the academic year for students, while district physical structures remain closed until the health emergency abates.

“From the start of the public health crisis, we have been clear about two main commitments: our students will have the chance to complete their academic year, and the opportunity to do so will be available to all of our students, no matter what challenges they face,” said SDUSD Superintendent Cindy Marten.

“As a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the need to restructure the teaching-leaning process in order to keep our students and educators safe, the San Diego Unified School District is initiating an At-Home Learning Program that utilizes the technological innovations that will provide continuity of learning for all students,” said SDUSD Board Trustee Dr. Michael McQuary representing District C including the Peninsula, Mission Bay, and

LEGALS >> CONT. FROM PG. 18 una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): KERN CO. SUPERIOR COURT-METRO DIV., 1415 TRUXTUN AVE., BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): MARK A. ANDERSON, ESQ. (SBN 263655), KUZYK LAW, LLP, 1700 W. AVENUE K, #101, LANCASTER, CA 93534 Date: 4/30/2019 Clerk (Secretario), by TAMARAH HARBER-PICKENS, Deputy (Adjunto); NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: YOU ARE SERVED: 1. AS AN INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT. MARCH 13, 20, 27, &, APRIL 03, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9005986 Fictitious Business Name(s) SCIENTIFIC REACH. Located at: 4015 CROWN POINT DR., #P3, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109. Is registered by the following: a. JEAN-LUC CHARLES LEBRUN and b. JUSTIN JAMES LEBRUN. This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. The first day of business was: 01/19/2020. Registrant Name: JEANLUC CHARLES LEBRUN. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/ Corporation, Title of Signor GENERAL PARTNER. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: MARCH 06, 2020. ISSUE DATES: MARCH 13, 20, 27, &, APRIL 03, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9004167 Fictitious Business Name(s) JBIZION. Located at: 3454 CASTLE GLEN DR., SAN DIEGO, CA 92123. Is registered by the following: JESUS ALEXIS BASTIDAS VERDUGO. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The first day of business was: N/A. Registrant Name: JESUS ALEXIS BASTIDAS VERDUGO. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEBRUARY 18, 2020. ISSUE DATES: MARCH 13, 20, 27, &, APRIL 03, 2020.

La Jolla school clusters.

“The At-Home Learning Program was developed in collaboration with SDUSD, KPBS and the San Diego County Office of Education, and it incorporates many of the best distance-learning practices being used within the district and across the nation.”

The plan outlined by district leaders envisions a gradual return to academic instruction in several phases. Currently, the school district is providing online enrichment activities via the district website and a partnership with public broadcasting. That will change following the end of spring break, on April 6. At that point, teachers will begin receiving training for the move to online instruction, will work remotely with students who are able to participate, and will identify those students who are unable to take part. Work done during this time will not be graded for credit but will contribute towards students’ academic progress in the courses they are taking.

“Students are missing out on valuable learning opportunities.

The current situation is unsustainable and demands a solution,” said SDUSD Board President John Lee Evans. “The solution we are announcing allows our students to continue their academic journey without the fear of spreading the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“Partnership and engagement between educators, parents, and students will be the key to the success of this transition period,” noted Kisha Borden, president of the San Diego Education Association.

“We know our families are eager for their students to continue learning, and our teachers are eager to make that possible,” said SDUSD Board Vice President Richard Barrera. “The soft launch on April 6 allows teachers and students the opportunity for expanded distance learning, which will grow stronger through the continued collaboration of parents, professional educators, and students. This will be a shortterm solution until we can return to that best practice.”

McQuary added the “soft rollout” of the online education program will take place from April 6-27. “Teachers and students will be provided the opportunity to learn how to operate the distance-learning platform, become familiar with the resources, and ensure that every student has a functional device, access to the internet, and be provided the necessary supports,” he said.

“During this soft roll out student work will not be graded.

Graded work will begin after April 27, and will enable every student to continue the required course work that will prepare them for matriculation to the next grade level, promotion to middle school, or high school graduation,” McQuary said.

“From the moment the crisis forced schools to close, we’ve been working on ways to continue student learning, whether or not public health officials approve a return to in-classroom instruction,” said Marten.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9005950 Fictitious Business Name(s) BLUSH & GOLD. Located at: 2005 BURTON ST., #17, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111. Is registered by the following: RACHEL CHALERMSOPONE JACQUES. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The first day of business was: 02/15/2020. Registrant Name: RACHEL CHALERMSOPONE JACQUES. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: MARCH 06, 2020. ISSUE DATES: MARCH 13, 20, 27, &, APRIL 03, 2020.

AND PENINSULA BEACON. Date: MARCH 03, 2020. JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT LORNA ALKSNE. ISSUE DATES: MARCH 20, 27, APRIL 03, &, 10, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9006422 Fictitious Business Name(s) LTE ELECTRIC. Located at: 1338 GRAND AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92109. Is registered by the following: LUKE JAMES MEADOWS. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The first day of business was: N/A. Registrant Name: LUKE JAMES MEADOWS. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: MARCH 11, 2020.

ISSUE DATES: MARCH 20, 27, APRIL 03, &, 10, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9006122 Fictitious Business Name(s) FIRST LEAF TESTING SOLUTIONS. Located at: 4276 HAINES STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109. Is registered by the following: JAMES DAVID CARLSON. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The first day of business was: 3/09/2020.

Registrant Name: JAMES DAVID CARLSON. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: MARCH 09, 2020. ISSUE DATES: MARCH 20, 27, APRIL 03, &, 10, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9006450 Fictitious Business Name(s) TOUBASALMAR. Located at: 4352 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD., SAN DIEGO, CA 92117. Is registered by the following: SODA BALLA DIOP. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The first day of business was: N/A. Registrant Name: SODA BALLA DIOP. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/ Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: MARCH 12, 2020. ISSUE DATES: MARCH 20, 27, APRIL 03, &, 10, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME; CASE NO: 37-2020-00011715-CU-PT-CTL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO; STREET ADDRESS: 330 WEST BROADWAY, CITY AND ZIP CODE: SAN DIEGO, CA 92101; BRANCH NAME: CENTRAL. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner (name): BRYNN NICOLE VIALE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. BRYNN NICOLE VIALE to Proposed name: BRYNN VIALE LONG 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that indicates the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 04/20/2020 TIME: 8:30 AM DEPT: 61; b. The address of the court is SAME AS NOTED ABOVE; 3 a. A copy of this Order to show cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9004917 Fictitious Business Name(s) MILORD FAMILY CHILD CARE. Located at: 4111 45TH ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92105. Is registered by the following: a. GUERLYNE G. MILORD and b. MARC A. MILORD. This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE. The first day of business was: 8/10/2017. Registrant Name: GUERLYNE G. MILORD. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEBRUARY 25, 2020. ISSUE DATES: MARCH 20, 27, APRIL 03, &, 10, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9004931 Fictitious Business Name(s) ASSIST CLEANING. Located at: 848 N MOLLISON AVENUE #C14, EL CAJON CA 92021. Is registered by the following: a. MERRELL TERRELL HEMPSTEAD This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The first day of business was: 02/25/20.

Registrant Name: MERRELL TERRELL HEMPSTEAD. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEBRUARY 25, 2020. ISSUE DATES: MARCH 20, 27, APRIL 03, &, 10, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9006987 Fictitious Business Name(s) ALUA CARDS & CREATIONS. Located at: 4017 SHASTA STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109. Is registered by the following: STEPHANIE TOROK. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The first day of business was: N/A. Registrant Name: STEPHANIE TOROK. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: MARCH 19, 2020.

ISSUE DATES: MARCH 27, APRIL 03, 10, &, 17, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9006889 Fictitious Business Name(s) W&L ELECTRIC CAR SHOE ROAD RUNNER. Located at: 375 S 49 STREET #8, SAN DIEGO, CA 92113. Is registered by the following: WARLY Y RODRIGUEZ MOLINA. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The first day of business was: N/A. Registrant Name: WARLY Y RODRIGUEZ MOLINA. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: MARCH 18, 2020. ISSUE DATES: MARCH 27, APRIL 03, 10, &, 17, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9007068 Fictitious Business Name(s) SUN NUTRITIONALS. Located at: 2465 SELKIRK ROW, LA JOLLA, CA 92037. Is registered by the following: BAY PROSPECTOR INC. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. The first day of business was: 03/20/20. Registrant Name: BAY PROSPECTOR INC. Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: MARCH 20, 2020.

ISSUE DATES: MARCH 27, APRIL 03, 10, &17,2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020-9005009 Fictitious Business Name(s) THE DILLIGENT AGENT, DILLIGENT AGENT. Located at: 1102 PASEO MARGUERITA, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910. Is registered by the following: EMILIO VARAGNOLO This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The first day of business was: 02/26/20 Registrant Name: EMILIO VARAGNOLO Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company/Corporation, Title of Signor. The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEBRUARY 26 2020.

ISSUE DATES: MARCH 27, APRIL 03, 10, &17,2020

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SPORTS

Bishop’s Brooke Weatherup, a San Diego Chill volunteer coach

By ED PIPER

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rooke Weatherup, who is a volunteer coach with the San Diego Chill, an ice hockey team for developmentally disabled children, has an interesting story: • The Bishop’s junior, when she was younger, traveled to the desert in Arizona, of all places, to become interested in playing ice hockey after watching her cousin’s youth games.

• She and her sister hold citizenship in Canada, though their parents don’t, because both girls were born in Toronto while the family lived there.

• Weatherup bonded with a young girl she helped at surf camp, who fell in love with jumping over waves as they played together in the water, even though Brooke doesn’t know how to surf.

The ice hockey component is strong in her life. “I got her to root for my New York Rangers,” says her father Brock proudly. When the two visited San Diego for a weekend in advance of Brooke’s

Brooke Weatherup is a junior at Bishop’s School in La Jolla.

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enrolling at Bishop’s, “We literally visited every hockey rink in the area to find a team I could play for,” she reports.

That was three years ago, and since then, playing right wing for the La Jolla Country Day School club team, she found the San Diego Chill and the opportunity to work with special needs children in her favorite sport.

“Freshman year, I was playing for Country Day on a Sunday morning,” she remembers. “The Chill was out practicing on the ice at UTC. I had to play a game right then, so I asked my dad to find out what the name of the organization was. There were teenagers coaching, and I wanted to get involved with something in the community and working with kids.”

As everyone who has tried ice skates knows, it’s a skill that has to be mastered. “We want everyone to be able to skate on their own, so that’s the first priority,” Weatherup says. “Then we work on how to fall and get up, as well as shooting/passing, because we want everyone to score some goals.”

Weatherup, academically, has “always really been into reading and writing,” she says. But she says she “really enjoyed” her class in Economics as a sophomore. “I plan to take my AP track for Econ next year (as a senior),” so her future study holds lots of options.

Ice hockey being a family thing, the Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist is a favorite. “My aunt and my dad liked him, so I adopted him, too,” the forward relates.

Even with the rain San Diegans have received this winter, Weatherup misses the seasons and the snow of Pennsylvania, where the family moved from to Southern California. “Although California is not the hardest place to live, with the coast and the beach,” she adds.

In her own competitive play in hockey, she says she tries to keep three things in mind: “Be aggressive, skate hard, have fun.” LJCDS, coached by Dan Wagner, competes with Pacific Ridge High, which has players who participate in the San Diego Chill program. Ryan Labrum heads the Chill.

Martinez earns bronze at AmpSurf ISA World Para Surfing Championship

By LUCIA VITI

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an Diego’s Jose Martinez garnered a Bronze Medal for Team USA at the 2020 AmpSurf International Surf Association (ISA) World Para Surfing Championship held in early March at La Jolla Shores.

Martinez, along with a record-breaking ensemble of the world’s best para-surfers, competed undeterred by rain, and at times, torrential downpours.

Team Spain won their first gold while Team USA, Team Brazil and Team Hawaii won silver, bronze and copper respectively.

“AmpSurf ISA World Para Surfing Championship celebrates the healing powers of the ocean and surfing,” said Fernando Aguerre, president of ISA. “Competitors with physical challenges share their experiences with those from on the other side of the world. The world’s best para surfers represent their nations, display their talent, and pursue gold medals on a global stage.”

Athletes, classified by their physical challenges in order to keep the playing field level, consisted of teams of eight men and women. Aguerre noted that every competitor sports a unique journey of courage and perseverance.

“We see a variety of athletes, some who have lost limbs to shark attacks, to those who surf blind,” he continued. “Each story is unique, but the love and shared joy of surfing brings everyone together. The athletes in this world championship are amazing surfers and extremely talented.”

“AmpSurf was amazing,” added

San Diego’s Jose Martinez competes at the AmpSurf International Surf Association World Para Surfing Championship held early March in La Jolla Shores.

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Martinez. “We were in heaven.

The weather added an element of excitement, but that’s the bar of getting in the water. You could be hit with a tsunami or the surf could be calm. It seemed to pummel rain every time I got in.”

What began as a grassroots movement in 2015 – 69 athletes from 18 nations – the 2020 AmpSurf ISA World Championships united140 athletes from 24 nations.

“Founded in 1964, ISA is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the World Governing Authority for Surfing,” explained Aguerre. “Our mission is to make the world a better place through surfing. A key piece of that puzzle is growing and developing the sport worldwide via world championships.

“Having crowned surfing world champions for over 50 years, it was only natural to transcend into the Para Surfing realm and

crown world champions,” he continued. “We started this event in 2015 to provide this platform for these athletes to shine.”

“It’s important to show the world the capabilities we have within ourselves,” said Martinez.

“This event shows everyone how amazing we can be. We’re achieving above and beyond what many thought we could. I placed third in the world and I have many more medals yet to win.”

“Surfing’s a fun, unique, and special sport,” said Aguerre.

“Those who ride waves can attest to the joy and connection to nature that it creates. If everyone surfed, the world would be a better, more peaceful place.”

JOSE MARTINEZ Thirty-one-year-old Martinez began his journey into AmpSurf upon dedicating his life to serve his country.

Driven by a need to be “selfless,” Martinez joined the U.S. Army, intending to make this a lifelong career.

“What’s more selfless than giving my life to protect to the rest of the world?” he asked.

In 2012, four months into his first deployment in Afghanistan, Martinez stepped on a 60-pound IED intended to destroy a vehicle.

The explosion completely severed his right leg. His left leg and right arm remained barely attached.

Army “brothers” immediately descended, including a medic “who worked to close me up as fast as he could.”

“I told everybody – this is my time to die,” he said. “Tell my mom I was a hero. I was slapped and told to shut up. I didn’t think I’d make it past seeing my brothers.”

Martinez woke up 10 days later at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. “I woke up thinking it was all a dream,” he said. “I closed my eyes again, hoping to wake up in Afghanistan.”

Martinez quickly realized that he was “a new me, one that I had to figure out.” As a hip disarticulate, doctors had little hope of him ever walking again. Depression became a constant.

“I thought my soul would let me die or my brain would let me fail and die,” he said. “I wasn’t suicidal. I just thought I’d disintegrate.”

Martinez spent the next four months enduring 10 surgeries at Walter Reed before heading to San Diego’s Balboa Navel Medical Center to complete nine more before heading into intense rehabilitation.

Randy Whiteside became the first of many rehab health care providers to set the Army man walking.

“I cried to Randy, ‘Sir, they said I’ll never walk again, can you please help me?’” said Martinez.

“He said, ‘You just walked through the door, so what’s the problem? Now, let me take care of the rest.’”

Martinez was walking within six months. Under the guidance of the Medical Center’s nurse Betty, the pool followed suit.

“It took me three hours to swim 50 meters,” explained Martinez.

“I felt so weird. I could’ve crawled faster. But I didn’t give up. I couldn’t. My support team – my girlfriend now wife, my family, my friends, my therapists and Betty wouldn’t let me.”

Martinez lauds each dedicated health care provider who worked “diligently to remind me that I’m still strong and I can do things.”

Although Martinez never surfed before his injury, he was hooked at first push. The dynamo plans to become the world’s best adaptive surfer.

“Surfing’s my platform to show the world that everyone has the ability to do something better, even if we’re bad in the beginning,” he said.

Despite snapping two boards during his first competition and almost losing a crew member who got swallowed by a wave, Martinez remains consistent in the gym and surfs three times a week – four to five prior to competing – to be able to be able to one day surf 15, 20 even 25-foot waves.

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Boy Scout refurbishes benches at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

By THOMAS MELVILLE

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Boy Scout David Gillcrist teamed up with family friend John Wilding, of Wilding Construction Co. to refurbish benches at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial.

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with a plan on how to accomplish his goal. In August of last year, Gillcrist teamed up with family friend John Wilding, of Wilding Construction Co., who would become the Scout’s project coach.

Wilding and Gillcrist completed a feasibility study of the benches, decided on an approach, and then started to work on the logistics.

But before anything could be cut and dried, they needed approval from the City Parks and

Recreation Department. Wilding helped put together a proposed project plan and Gillcrist presented it to the Parks and Rec staff.

“They provided tremendous support and helped direct my planning efforts,” Gillcrist said. They also approved the project.

Gillcrist went to work raising funds – well, asking family and friends for cash. But in a stroke of good fortune, while checking out supplies at local stores,

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Ted Teran, general manager of the Dixieline Lumber and Home Center on Sports Arena Boulevard, agreed to donate the redwood and exterior stain for the initial prototype bench.

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avid Gillcrist, a high school senior at Mt. Everest Academy, is a Boy Scout in Troop 170 who recently used his Eagle Scout Service Project to make a positive impact on the local community. Gillcrist, who lives near Kate Sessions Park, decided to refurbish each of the seven benches that surround the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial.

Gillcrist is no stranger to the nearby memorial as his two grandfathers (one whom is his namesake), a grandmother, and a great uncle, who were all veterans, are remembered on the walls of Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial. Their memories made the service project extra special for him.

“I looked long and hard for a project that would be unique and qualify for my Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project,” Gillcrist said.

“During my training runs up to Mt. Soledad, I saw these benches regularly and realized that they were in extremely poor condition.

“I thought to refurbish the seven benches that surround the Mt. Soledad cross would be a wonderful way to beautify the veterans memorial, give back to the community in which I live, and honor three of my grandparents and great uncle.”

The next step was to come up

with several sessions at Wilding’s workshop, where his team of Scouts and family supporters milled and sanded all of the bench planking. On March 6, with the assistance of his dad Jim, and Wilding, Gillcrist completed the initial prototype bench, which Parks and Rec inspected and approved.

“This was a big deal because now we had the ‘green light’ to complete the remaining six benches,” Gillcrist said.

On March 15 they completed their task. “It was exceptionally satisfying to receive wonderful comments from onlookers and visitors to the veterans memorial who appreciated what we were doing,” Gillcrist said. “That made us feel good.”

These projects are the capstone event in scouting, which are required before a Boy Scout can achieve the highest rank of Eagle Scout.

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FRIDAY · APRIL 3, 2020 BEACH & BAY PRESS / LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS

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>> • Walking and running. Get reacquainted with your neighborhood by walking or running around the block – say hello to neighbors from a safe distance.

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MOBILE APPS

• Bodyweight exercises. From pushups to squats, there are a lot of exercises you can do without any equipment.

Try committing to doing 100 sit-ups, push-ups and squats a few times a week. Or holding a plan for 100 seconds. And don’t forget about jumping rope.

Some fitness apps, like Peloton and DownDog, are extending their trial periods or making their apps free for a few weeks. Through an app called Studio Sweat, the San Diego County YMCA is providing free access to a variety of workouts, including TRX, pilates, cycling and strength classes.

While some classes do require equipment there are so many options that just require showing up and pressing play. To see a full list of digital resources available, visit https://bit.ly/2UwRv1z.

• Point Loma hills. If you need a quick burn, just head up one of the many hills leading from Ocean Beach to Point Loma. It’s guaranteed to get your heart pumping.

BACK TO BASICS

• Bike rides. Don’t forget about riding your bike. There are plenty of roads – now with less traffic – to cruise around.

While access to the gym can make working out easier, don’t forget about the basics. You will want to make sure to still practice social distancing though.

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This second-level condo is located across from the Wildlife Preserve and features gorgeous bay views, sunrises and views of downtown from the dining room and exclusive balcony. The unit is just a short walk from Crown Point Park and a quick bike ride from coffee shops and restaurants. Updated flooring, fresh paint, ceiling fans, dual pane windows, electric fireplace, and a built-in desk area are just added bonuses when you’re living this close to the bay!

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FRIDAY · APRIL 3, 2020 BEACH & BAY PRESS / LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS

What’s next for the San Diego music scene?

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“The situation has changed pretty much every aspect of my life, personally and professionally,” said Brian Witkin, CEO of Point Loma-based music label, Pacific Records (pacificrecords. com). “My wife and I are adjusting

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Tongue in cheek rockers, The Spice Pistols (spicepistols.com) were due to start their first national tour next month opening for punk legends, Agent Orange, but that has now been postponed until late summer.

“Gigs being canceled or postponed has been disappointing,” said bassist Spike Mike Muellenberg.

“But we tend to shift gears quickly as a band. We’re refocusing on other goals with the band.”

One such goal is to help now out of work bar staff at the venues they frequent. “We’re putting together “locked bar streaming gigs,” Muellenberg said. “We call these the Quarantine Relief Concert Series.

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as possible rather than waiting for the storm to blow over. “Even though artists can’t perform live, the quarantine doesn’t prevent us from writing or recording from home and, of course, releasing music,” Witkin said.

Plans are to push up our street dates. “We’re asking our artists if they have any unreleased singles they want to add to our calendar and helping create content anyway possible. We’re calling it a ‘release blitz’ and our internal goal is to have at least one release (album or single) per week until this blows over. We’re also working on putting out a compilation consisting of multiple Pacific Records artists with the proceeds going to charity.”

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t’s been a tough year for pretty much everyone on the planet, but that goes especially for California-based musicians. The year started with controversy over the new AB5 contract worker law, followed by the current coronavirus crisis closing venues and record stores, when Amazon announced they were not accepting shipments of new music through at least April 5.

Meanwhile, the most recent stay at home order has resulted in the shuttering of recording and rehearsal studios. Despite the adversity, San Diego’s music community is coming together and remaining overall positive.

to both of us working from home while simultaneously caring for our young son. It’s been challenging but also really nice spending more time together.”

He notes the huge shift in everyone’s lives at the moment. “In the music business, everything’s changed overnight, and nobody knows what’s going to happen,” he remarked. “With all the show cancellations and tour postponements, most of Pacific Record’s artists have completely lost their primary source of income.

“This is heartbreaking and even though the label is not a booking agency, we make a good portion of our revenue from live shows too… so we’re all taking a big hit.” The label is choosing to be as proactive

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