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I Love A Clean San Diego, volunteers and students create ‘Waves of Change’

BY GILLIAN WEINSTEIN | BEACH & BAY PRESS

On May 24, I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) empowered 1,049 elementary school students, teachers, and volunteers to be a wave of change at Mission Beach for the 25th annual Kids’ Ocean Day. During the four-hour event, students and volunteers channeled their appreciation for our ocean into action to protect it.

With a litter cleanup along Mission Beach and Bay, students and volunteers improved the health and beauty of San Diego’s environment, preventing debris from entering the ocean and harming marine wildlife.

After the cleanup, the group formed a stunning aerial art image of the sun setting over ocean waves and the words “Waves of Change.”

This powerful, captivating image called for San Diegans to take action for the oceans.

“We want to change from a ‘throw away’ society to one that is more in tune with our life and environmental cycles,” said Pauline Martinson, executive director of ILACSD. All the students who participated in Kids’ Ocean Day attend local Title I schools and otherwise may not have the means to go to the beach. For 140 students, this event was their first beach experience.

The students cleaned about a mile of Mission Beach, from Belmont Park to South Mission.

“We typically collect about 400 pounds of trash at this location,” Martinson said. “This year, we also covered the bayside. If there is 400 pounds just within a mile of the beach, imagine how much trash blankets our entire beach.”

With eight million metric tons of plastic waste entering the world’s oceans each year, a cleaner future

will only be possible by prioritizing conservation over convenience and decreasing the consumption and disposal of single-use plastic items.

By drawing attention to the issue of plastic pollution, the young participants hope this message inspires all San Diegans to make changes that benefit the environment.

“Creating a connection between the beach and these young children is essential for them to understand how their inland actions affect the health of our ocean. Inland littering is where the massive trash issue typically begins,” Martinson said.

“Further upstream is where we are finding the biggest, heaviest, most toxic items so the majority of our cleanups are actually inland to make sure we pick it up before it makes its way down the watershed,” Martinson said.

For more information about ILACSD, please visit CleanSD.org.

Parents of musician killed by tree in PB reach settlement City of San Diego attorneys have reportedly reached a $700,000 settlement with the parents of a local musician and dance instructor killed when a tree fell on her car during a heavy rain storm in Pacific Beach two years ago.

Nicki Lyn Carano, 48, was crushed when an uprooted tree eight feet in diameter fell across Ingraham Street near Fortuna Avenue in blustery conditions on Jan. 31, 2016, according to City fire officials and the county medical examiner’s office.

The tree, 100 years old and 50 feet tall, crushed three parked, unoccupied vehicles and Carano’s small

sedan as she drove by.

Carano, who played in the allfemale band Nectarine, died on her way to Ocean Beach to perform with her band Spider Tree.

According to published reports, Carano’s parents, Anthony and Carole Ann Carano, filed a wrongful death lawsuit in 2016. The suit alleged that city officials had “actual and/or constructive knowledge” that there was a defect in the tree. It also claimed that the city had a duty to inspect trees near the roadway for flaws and contended the City failed in its duties to keep the area safe and to warn of any hidden danger.

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of California were also named in the lawsuit.

City Council reportedly will be asked to approve the settlement at its Tuesday, May 22 meeting.

According to her Facebook page, Carano was from Tucson and attended Clairemont High School in San Diego. She taught dance, drums and musical theater for more than 15 years at numerous local campuses, including the Academy of Performing Arts San Diego, Mesa Community College, UC San Diego and Coronado School of the Arts.

A dance scholarship was established in her name at Mesa Community College.

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World Beach Games to put Mission Beach in international spotlight

BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

The 2019 Association of National Olympic Committees World Beach Games were ushered in with fanfare at a May 24 press conference attended by local and international dignitaries at Mission Beach.

In 2019, from Oct. 10-15, more than 1,300 athletes from around the world will be competing in 15 action sports during six days of competition on sand and water from Ventura Place and south to the jetty.

“It was approximately three years ago today that San Diego began the process for bidding for the inaugural World Beach Games,” said Vincent Mudd, Local Organizing Committee president of the games to be held next year. “These games are going to be an innovative sports platform that incorporates vibrant beach, water and action sports that are part of San Diego, some of which originated here.”

Noting beach sports are “part of our daily lifestyle, what we affectionately call ‘Tuesday’ in San Diego." Mudd added that being awarded the 2019 games is “a testament to the authentic, youthful energy that our region and our state presents, the culture and diversity from our tribal nations to our CaliBaja mega region.” “[The beach games] will be a

‘These games are going to be an innovative sports platform that incorporates vibrant beach, water and action sports.’

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An artist’s rendering of what the ANOC World Beach Games may look like in Mission Beach.

sports platform with a purpose,” Mudd said, “the focus will be on sustainability through our clean water and clean games." He added the games will be “an innovation showcase of cutting-edge technology deployed at the beach, which will play a key role in every aspect of these games.”

Sports will include a triathlon, basketball, BMX cycling, climbing, beach handball, karate, sailing, skateboarding, beach soccer, surfing, open-water swimming, beach tennis, beach volleyball, waterski-

ing and wrestling.

Gunilla Lindberg, Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) secretary general and IOC executive board member, said the event will be “the first global beach games but not the first beach games in the world.”

Pointing out 206 international Olympic committees will be participating, Lindberg characterized Mission Beach as “the perfect place for the athletes,” adding, “we need something hip and competitive, young people want to compete and

have fun."

Timothy Fok, chair of the ANOC Coordination Commission for San Diego, noted the beachfront “has all the natural conditions for beach games,” adding, “many of the sports activities were born here. Sustainability is also a very important message, clean games is an important part of that development.”

Comforting guests while pointing out San Diego’s typical “May gray” will give way to sunshine by October, District 2 Councilmember Lorie Zapf, said, “This partnership is going

to benefit our local economy so much.”

Praising ANOC for “engaging the local community,” Zapf said, “I believe the World Beach Games are going to be a page turner for San Diego.”

Nick Perera, captain of the United States national beach soccer team, noted it is one of the fastest-growing sports for those age 33 and under.

“We’re excited about the games coming here and hope to showcase the best of beach soccer and our team as well,” said Perera.

Mike McDowell, San Diego Sports Commission president, describing the World Beach Games as “a big deal with long-term ramifications.”

He pointed out San Diego is a major international destination with 32 million visitors annually.

McDowell said the World Beach Games “will show why San Diego is America’s Finest City.”

Business, tourism leaders support visitor tax increase ballot initiative

BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

A new citizen’s initiative seeks to ask voters in November to sanction an increase in the City’s transit occupancy tax to fund the convention center expansion, homelessness programs, create new jobs and continue road repaving and other infrastructure improvements.

The “Yes! For a Better San Diego” campaign proposes a 42-year increase in the city's visitor tax that

they claim would raise $6.4 billion over the life of the measure: $3.78 billion to expand and update the convention center, $2.02 billion for homeless services and $604 million for street repairs.

The campaign has been endorsed by the San Diego Tourism Authority and the San Diego County HotelMotel Association, joined by local businesses in the coastal areas.

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City Council votes against boardwalk ban for motorized scooters

BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

Shock, anger and relief for some was the local reaction to the City Council’s 6-3 vote May 22 against an emergency ordinance prohibiting motorized scooters on coastal boardwalks.

District 2 Councilmember Lorie Zapf, who proposed the ordinance, was joined by District 1 Councilmember Barbara Bry and District 5 Councilmember Mark Kersey in supporting a motorized scooter boardwalk ban.

Council members Chris Ward, Myrtle Cole, Scott Sherman, Chris Cate, David Alvarez and Georgette Gomez all turned thumbs down on the proposal. They argued either that they weren’t convinced of its necessity, or they felt the issue hadn’t yet been properly vetted. Sherman from District 7 said the problem was more about irresponsible people riding, than about the vehicles being ridden.

“I am disappointed that my colleagues failed to realize the tremendous public safety problem electric scooters present on the boardwalk,” said Zapf. “I intend to continue working with the police department, the lifeguard service and community leaders to refine the proposal so that it can gather majority support on the council.”

‘A blanket ban of motorized scooters on one section of the boardwalk is not a rational solution.’

CHRIS OLSON PB PLANNING GROUP MEMBER

A group of friends ride motorized scooters on the boardwalk in Mission Beach.

“We won’t be weighing in on the topic,” said San Diego Fire-Rescue spokesperson Monica Munoz. “We enforce the municipal codes and other laws when they are enacted.”

Asked if the boardwalk is considered a sidewalk, San Diego Police Department spokesperson Lt. Brent Williams, answered: “Some parts are sidewalks and already prohibited. Some parts are a Class 1 bike way. That’s what the item at City Council was about.”

PB planners discuss scooter ban, trolley stop and Rose Creek

BY DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

In May, Pacific Beach Planning Group was updated on hot-button issues including short-term vacation rentals, dockless bikes and the Balboa Transit Station, as well as a pedestrian bike bridge proposed for the trolley stop.

District 2 Councilmember Lorie Zapf ’s aide Monique Tello said Zapf was surprised by a recent 6-3 vote denying her request for an emergency ordinance banning motorized scooters on beach boardwalks.

But Tello said Zapf would continue to lobby for tightening of regulations governing scooters, which can exceed the 8 mph speed limit possibly threatening public safety.

Tello said Monday, July 16 is the scheduled date for the next full City Council hearing on short-term vacation rentals. Mayor Kevin Faulconer is expected to be releasing his own proposal for amending regulations governing short-term rentals earlier that month.

ing problems with trolley stop access by non-motorized vehicles via construction of a new pedestrian bike bridge closer to Mission Bay. “The City plan is for access to Balboa transit stop from the current Rose Creek bike path, going a half mile up to get to the transit area,” said Kunysz. “People are not going to do that, because they would have to ride through one of the most dangerous, high-volume traffic areas for cars and people in an underpass jammed beneath I-5.”

Kunysz offered an alternative.

“I’m proposing putting the pedestrian bike bridge halfway in between the Balboa Avenue bridge and Clairemont Drive,” he said, adding, “That way it would not cause drop-off jams on streets.”

De Anza plan

Pam Heatherington, of the Environmental Center of San Diego, expressed concern about the interconnection between the De Anza Revitalization Plan to revitalize the aquatic regional park, and conTrolley station struction of the trolley stop.

Later during discussion of the “What is the nexus between these new Balboa/Pacific Beach trolley two projects?” she asked. stop, board member RJ Kunysz outlined his own proposal for alleviat- READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com

Of helmets, Williams said: “They are required for any rider who uses a scooter, age is not a factor. It is enforced and a number of citations have been written for this specific violation citywide.”

Concerning enforcement of the 8 mph speed limit on the boardwalk, Williams said: “Scooters do go faster than 8 mph, and 8 mph is the posted limit. Enforcement of this is also done on the boardwalk, and will continue to be enforced by SDPD.”

THOMAS MELVILLE / BEACH & BAY PRESS

There was considerable agreement from Zapf ’s constituency in Mission and Pacific beaches and Mission Bay, that motorized scooters on the boardwalk are a safety threat that needs to be addressed.

“I was disgusted,” said Scott Chipman, a 43-year PB resident. “The presentation on safety issues could not have been more convincing showing case after case of dangerous conditions on the boardwalk …

Multiple videos of scooter crashes

causing injuries were shown. The two City Council members who have beach boardwalks in their districts pleadings were ignored. The recommendations of police and life guard chief were ignored.”

Concurred Marcie Beckett, of PB, “Shame on City Council. The bay walk used to be a safe place for families to bring their little kids to ride bikes or roller skate. But not anymore, due to the advent of motorized scooters zooming along without the skill or time to react to the unpredictable little ones.

“The City gets no revenue from the motorized scooter rentals, not even sales tax, but the taxpayers are on the hook for the cost of police enforcement, emergency response and negligence lawsuits from people who will be injured due to the reckless decision made today by City Council,” she said.

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All dancers, ages 5 through 17 can come advance their skill set and have a great time on and off the dance floor. Each camper will have the opportunity to train in hip hop, breakdancing, popping and locking and be exposed to many other styles and genres with in the hip hop culture. Camps run through June, July and August. There is a spot on the dance floor for anyone who wants it! See you this summer. For more information and to register visit www.thefacilitysd.com.

Best Summer Ever in the “Y” Summer Camp The YMCA is again hosting a summer filled with fun day camps for kids ages 517 starting June 15. Whether you child loves sports, the arts, animals, science or even Legos – the Y has a camp that will help them build confidence, meet new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime! Plus, with camps available in convenient locations include Point Loma, La Jolla, Pacific Beach and University City there’s definitely a camp that will fit into your schedule and lifestyle! To ensure that everyone has the chance to go to camp, the YMCA also offers camp scholarships to those in need. Learn more at ymca.org/ peninsula or ymca.org/lajolla.

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No need to choose between Geno’s or Pat’s for cheesesteak in PB

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An authentic Philadelphian has brought their famous cheesesteaks to Pacific Beach.

Calozzi’s Cheesesteaks opened on Garnet Avenue in April 23 and has been busy satisfying East Coast cravings.

Owner Al Calozzi grew up working at his family’s cheesesteak restaurant in Philadelphia. In 2006, with nothing but a rickety wooden table, a propane grill, and a beach umbrella, he brought his passion for genuine Philly cheesesteaks to Seattle. He was serving bar crowds from that small stand until his first stand-alone eatery opened in 2008 in the Emerald City.

Now, with a location in Pacific Beach, Calozzi says his “dreams have come true.”

Calozzi says that San Diego customers have been unbelievably positive with their responses after trying the food.

“We have five different sandwich options on our menu, but people started mak-

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The popular cheesesteak sandwiches range from $10.75 to $12.50.

Calozzi’s eatery was named on the “10 Best Cheesesteaks That Aren’t Made in Philly” list by Men’s Journal. It also has a 4.5 star rating on Yelp, with many San Diegans leaving outstanding reviews about how there is finally a “real Philly cheesesteak” in the area.

When Calozzi is asked what everyone’s favorite sandwich is, he answers, “all of them!”

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Olive Cafe celebrates 13 years of feeding Mission Beach

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Having recently marked the 13th anniversary of Olive Cafe in Mission Beach, owner Sarah Mattinson recalled how it was starting out.

“There was one full-time employee, one part-time employee – and me,” she said, noting there have been more than 100 employees since. “I didn’t have a lot of employees in the beginning because we were building the business.”

On May 12, Olive Cafe held a 13thanniversary bash, providing free coffee and cookies in a birthday-like atmosphere.

“We had a lot of people, and a lot of older employees, come out for it,” said Mattinson.

A lot has changed in the intervening years. The restaurant at 805 Santa Clara Place has more than doubled in size, and the business has branched out into a nearby bakery and part-time ice cream shop.

A transplant from upstate New York, Mattinson’s family wasn’t in the restaurant business. Her father was a mail carrier and later postmaster, but their family lived adjacent to a deli.

“I just loved how [the deli] was part of the community and everyone would meet there,” said Mattinson.

After moving to San Diego, Mattinson got a scholarship to attend University of

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“One of the best classes I took was negotiations, along with women in management courses, and that has definitely helped me,” she said, noting of her business, despite the long hours and stress, “It’s my baby that I’ve watched grow.

Being here every day really paid off in building the local clientele.”

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In a past life, Olive Cafe was two, singlefamily homes. Said Mattinson, “Someone in south Mission said their grandparents lived here 25 years in a one-room house.”

The dwelling-turned-cafe now sports a fireplace and a truly warm, homespun ambiance.

Mattinson feels fortunate to be centrally located in Mission Beach. “We’re really lucky because we have a parking lot nearby and bike racks,” she said.

Mattinson makes a point of being civically active. “I try to be a big part of the community, I’m involved in the women’s club, and town council,” she said. “I want to see our town do good things.”

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Surf Rider Pizza opening in Mission Beach and Crown Point

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Surf Rider Pizza Co. is expanding its reach in the San Diego area by opening a new take-out spot in Crown Point on Ingraham Street, along with remodeling its outpost in Mission Beach on Mission Boulevard.

The original Surf Rider Pizza is in operation at 2163 Abbott St. in Ocean Beach.

The 1,890-square-foot Mission Beach location will feature a renovated and modern indoor bar serving local craft beer and wine, an upper-level outdoor bar welcoming the ocean breeze, and, of course, a pet-friendly patio.

The Crown Point outpost will not serve beer or wine and doesn’t have a dine-in option. This location will offer its customers a slightly edited menu that will accommodate exclusively take-out and delivery orders.

The Mission Beach and Crown Point locations are expected to open this summer.

The creative mind behind the expansion is Hilary Rossi, the founder of Surf Rider Pizza and also the vice president of food and beverage for The Patio Group. It was the summer of 2010 when Rossi, and

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business partner Rachael Musico, found the perfect spot, a former pizzeria at 2163 Abbott St., to start their business.

“Why not?” Rossi thought. “I would love to share my pizzas with my San Diego community. Plus, we can add a bakery to the mix and create a confectionary playground for Rachael to offer fresh treats for dessert.”

Surf Rider specializes in East Coast-style pizza available whole or by the slice with a large selection of

different toppings available. The Ocean Beach restaurant offers a casual dining experience for patrons who are seeking a neighborhood pizza place that serves slices alongside cold pints of local craft beers.

Located just one block away from Ocean Beach Dog Beach, the eatery is proudly a dog-friendly establishment.

The most popular pizza is the Surf Rider Pizza signature pie. This pie features white sauce topped with roasted garlic, gorgonzola, diced

Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil.

Other fan favorite pizzas include the traditional Hawaiian pie, spicy vegetarian pie, and the Hilaroni pie.

The restaurant also offers Italian favorites such as stromboli, cheesesteaks, Italian sausage sandwiches, and fresh-baked cupcakes, as well as a selection of other freshly baked homemade desserts.

Specialty salad dishes such as the spinach chicken salad, the Greek salad, and the surf side salad are on the menu as well.

Everyday specials include two slices and a 16-ounce drink for $8.50, two slices and any bottled beer for $11.50, and two slices and any draft pint for $12.50.

Surf Rider Pizza Co. is owned and operated by The Patio Group, which owns and operates a collection of San Diego dining staples such as The Patio on Lamont, Saska’s Steakhouse, Swell Coffee Co, Cultivate, Fire Side, and Harvest.

SuperNatural Sandwiches, which currently features rotating specials and signature seafood sandwiches from its space on Miramar Road, will expand to Pacific Beach in June, replacing Nom Nom Bento and its Asian-fusion fare at 4658 Mission Blvd.

The 1,100-square-foot venue will reportedly feature seven sandwiches on its grab-and-go menu as well as items exclusive to PB. Aguas frescas – nonalcoholic combinations of fruits, cereals, flowers or seeds blended with sugar and water – will initially mark the beverage menu, with beer and wine to follow.

The proprietors recently launched branches in Tijuana and Santa Ana. They announced an expansion to Little Italy earlier this year; that venue is scheduled to open in the fall and offer Southeast Asian dishes and desserts. They are also exploring growth possibilities in Orange and Los Angeles counties.

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Mission Bay High’s Spring Concert this Friday

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Mission Bay High School hosts its annual Spring Concert on June 1.

Featuring the school’s Concert Band, String Orchestra and Full Orchestra under the direction of music director JP Balmat, the event neatly showcases some of the area’s top young musicians, many sure to rise to prominence.

Funds raised at this event go to help fund the program. San Diego’s music scene has remained vibrant despite downturns in the music business in recent years. Programs such as this, which nurture young talent, are one of the reasons why.

Spring Concert: Friday, June 1 at Mission Bay High, 2475 Grand Ave. 7 p.m. missionbaymusic.com.

Rock-a-billy fans won’t want to miss an appearance from Levi Dexter and the Gretsch Brothers appearing at Tio Leo’s. Dexter first came to prominence in 1977 with his band, The Rockats, helping to pioneer the 1950s inspired rock-a-billy revival.

For this tour Dexter is joined by guitarists Katsuo Hino and Kenichi Yamaguchi, aka the Gretsch Brothers, performing songs from their joint album, “All Thru The Night.”

Anyone who enjoys the music of songwriter Cole Porter won’t want to miss a special concert at Dizzy’s on June 3, featuring guitarist Peter Sprague and singer Rebecca Jade performing music from their recent album, “Planet Cole Porter.”

The duo are acclaimed headliners in their own right, but this pairing adds its own distinct magic to their sound. If you are a fan of jazz or the Great American Songbook, which includes some of the greatest songs ever written, including Porter’s “Night & Day” and “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” you will love every second of this concert.

Peter Sprague and Rebecca Jade: Sunday, June 3, at Dizzy’s at Arias Hall, 1717 Morena Blvd.

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mances from The Brett Ellis Band, The Taz Taylor Band and Bunch of Heathens.

Uli Jon Roth: Friday, June 8 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 7 p.m. 21 and up. brickbybrick.com.

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl himself would do a double take if he walked into a Fooz Fighter gig.

Performing at the 710 Beach Club on June 8, The Fooz Fighters do an impressive job of impersonating the Foo Fighters, right down to singer Nicky Rich, who comes across as a dead ringer for Grohl.

Fooz Fighters: Friday, June 8 at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 9 p.m. 21 and up. 710bc.com.

Blues guitarist / singer-songwriter Anna Troy returns to San Diego for a show with Robin Henkel on June 10. Troy currently does not tour and only makes it back to the area on rare occasions.

Currently based in New York where she attends school, Troy will be performing alongside award winning bluesman, Robin Henkel. Troy is a solid guitarist, but where she really excels is in her songwriting, with numerous gems in her set, such as “In This Room” and “Ain’t No Man.”

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth performs at Brick by Brick on June 8. Best known as guitarist for German heavy metal rockers, the Scorpions during the 1970s, in the ensuing years Roth has become a teacher and mentor to musicians the world over. The night is being billed as a “Triple Anniversary Tour” with a set of music from his post Scorpions group, Electric Sun, as well as highlights from new comLevi Dexter and the Gretsch pilation, “The Tokyo Tapes” revisitBrothers: Thursday, May 31 at Tio ed. If you are a fan of six string fretAnna Troy: Sunday, June 10 at Leo’s, 5302 Napa St. 9 p.m. 21 and work, it doesn’t get better than this. Java Joe’s, 2611 Congress St. up. tioleos.com.

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Mission Bay music director keeps the jazz age jumpin’

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Mission Bay High School music director Jean-Paul Balmat is passionate about his music.

That is why he’s been able to cobble together a multi-faceted program, including a mambo and jazz-ensemble band, the Preservationists, literally from scratch.

A saxophone player since fourth grade, Balmat noted he was inspired by now-retired MBHS band director Rey Vinole.

“I told myself, ‘One day, that is what I want to do, I want to come back to Mission Bay and keep this program going.’”

Characterizing himself as “a dorky kid,” Balmat confided to being “in the band room every day at lunch practicing.”

Admitting being “as local as it gets,” Balmat was born and raised in PB, having attended Kate Sessions, Pacific Beach Middle and Mis-

sion Bay High schools. “This is my home. I have deep roots in the community,” said Balmat.

A 2002 MBHS grad, Balmat was in the school’s music program back then. These days, he’s returned to oversee and reshape its bands, orchestra and music department.

“Vinole started it in the 1980s and I was in that dixieland jazz band,” he said. “I pretty much reinstated that program, which had ended for two years, when I came back in 2006.”

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PACIFIC BEACH MIDDLE n On Saturday, May 5, students from PBMS participated in the second annual San Diego Unified middle school track meet (photos at left). More than 250 athletes from nine schools showed up at La Jolla High to compete in individual track events, relays, and field events including shot put, long jump, and high jump. After over two months of weekly practice, the students brought their best game and took home a variety of medals. The team was coached by Beau Doom, Ashley Henson, and Andre Evans.

Track events: Brandon Cheeks (sixth grade) 200m – first, Deshawn Thompson (sixth grade) 400m – first, Natalia Love (sixth grade) 100m – third, Jack Ryan (seventh grade) 400m – first, Mica Talerico (seventh grade) 1600m – first, San Arrevalos (seventh grade) 200m – second, Kyra Barth (seventh grade) 400m – second, Julia Ryan (seventh grade) 1600m – second, Ariana Guzman (seventh grade) 100m – third, Rachel Martinez (seventh grade) 200m – third, Julia Ryan (seventh grade) 400m – third, Ben Delgado (eighth grade) 400m – second, Delgado (eighth grade) 1600m – second (PBMS school record set with a 5:17 mile), Valerie Villanueva (eighth grade) 200m – third.

Field events: Shot put – Tori Geurin (sixth grade) second, Kori Evans (seventh grade) second. High jump – Liam Joyce (eighth grade) first, Nolan Hood

BARNARD ELEMENTARY Teachers Sophia Dalton and Sara Hopkins spent quality time with six lucky Barnard students during their after school ‘teacher feature’ at San Diego Humane Society. The teachers at Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary School auctioned themselves off at an annual spring auction in April in order to raise money for the school.

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Both the San Diego Tourism Authority and the Hotel-Motel Association cited the initiative’s creation of 7,000 new permanent jobs and its addition of $40 billion to the local economy, as solid reasons to support the measure.

“As a small-business owner, I know how important convention center visitors are,” said Mina Desiderio, the creator of Wonderland Ocean Pub in Ocean Beach and owner of The Local restaurant in PB and Resident Brewing downtown. “Workers and small businesses benefit when visitors come to America’s Finest City. The initiative invests in tourism, and tourism means jobs.”

Tourism is a huge component of the San Diego job market. One out of eight jobs in San Diego are tourism-related, employing nearly 200,000 people. That makes tourism the region’s second largest employment sector.

“The Yes! for a Better San Diego initiative will create thousands of good-paying jobs, from entry-level positions to upper-level management,” said Joe Terzi, president/ CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority. “This measure invests in tourism and our local economy, without costing local taxpayers a dime.”

The Convention Center is of critical importance to the City’s overall tourism industry. While con-

vention center attendees make up just 6 percent of San Diego visitors, they spend much more than the average visitor, accounting for 27 percent of all visitor spending.

“Spending from convention center visitors has a ripple effect on our local economy. It creates jobs at businesses large and small,” said Elvin Lai, CEO of the Ocean Park Inn and Hotel in Pacific Beach and president of the San Diego County Hotel-Motel Association. “Tourism workers are chefs and brewers, sport-fishing guides and surf instructors, marketing executives and CEOs. Our industry builds careers that move from the hotel lobby to the executive office.”

During the first years of the tax increase, 59 percent of revenues are earmarked for the convention center and 41 percent to homelessness programs. Between 2025 and 2061, 59 percent would go toward the center, 31 percent to homelessness programs and 10 percent to city street repairs.

“Repairing an additional 150 miles of streets each year means ‘every’ neighborhood wins,” said La Jolla resident Joe LaCava, former chair of the Community Planners Community, which oversees the city’s more than 40 citizen advisory groups. “With $600 million dedicated to repair streets across San Diego, paid for by visitors and not local residents, it is a huge win for our communities.”

Deacon Jim Vargas of Father Joe’s Villages highlighted the initiative's job creating potential to

alleviate homelessness. “Generating more good-paying, entry-level jobs in San Diego is key to the success of our job training programs,” Vargas said. “The immediate funding this measure provides would support programs that help people transitioning out of homelessness.”

Proponents must gather 71,000 signatures for the issue to appear on the November ballot. If approved by voters, the measure would increase the visitor tax on hotel bills by 1.25 percent to 3.25 percent.

The proposed November ballot measure is supported by a coalition of downtown tourism and lodging organizations, civic and community activists, organized labor and homeless advocates.

For more information about it, visit Yes4SD.com.

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A return to Giant Dipper’s vintage colors bring back old memories

BY VICTORIA DAVIS | BEACH & BAY PRESS

Belmont Park’s Giant Dipper may not be the smoothest roller coaster ride – the twists and turns likening to the feeling of a high magnitude earthquake – but for San Diego natives, like Timothy Cole, it’s certainly one of the most nostalgic.

“It just captured me,” said Cole, who joined the Save the Coaster Committee back in the ’80s after the ride was shut down for the second time in 1976. “There was like a spirit about it or something.”

Inspired by the colors of its original coaster car, still on display in the ticketing office, this Mission Beach thrill ride has recently been repainted in rich coats of red, black and gold – just in time for summer.

Though most residents can remember the Giant Dipper’s previous pinkand-green hues to match the logo of San Diego Seaside Co., Cole remembers being part of the paint crew during the 14 years before the coaster reopened in 1990.

“When I tried accenting the track in pink, I thought ‘Ugh, it looks like Pepto-Bismol!’” said Cole. “So, then I tried painting it in green, and that really set it off.”

For Cole, this coaster is more than just a ride.

“It’s a piece of art,” said Cole.

Frank Prior and Fred Church were the artists who designed the Giant Dipper for Belmont Park, which is now registered as a national historic

(Above) The coaster’s cars were recently repainted in rich coats of red, black and gold. (Left) The Giant Dipper rolls over Belmont Park’s games during a spring evening.

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landmark. Though they also built Giant Dippers for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Venice Amusement Park and Redondo Beach Park, there’s something unique about the one in Mission Beach.

“When he designed this one, Church wrote ‘San Diego’ on the horizon, and that’s how he came up with the rough outline for our Giant Dipper,” said Cole, who is a craftsman of model roller coasters himself. “It’s almost like the signature of San Diego written on Mission Beach.”

While the formerly green track was his own contribution to Church’s artwork, as for the recent color changes, Cole says, “the colors were dated. It was time.”

The colors and coaster cars might be new, but Church’s artistic carnival construct is the same as it’s been since 1925. The exciting, rickety thrill ride remains, as the red warning sign at the front reads, “not for the faint of heart.”

Judy Swink, one of the Save the Coaster Committee presidents, recalls not only helping Cole power

wash and paint the Giant Dipper, but also braving the ride with her friend from Coney Island once the coaster was back up and running.

“She was unimpressed by the Giant Dipper at first, but after she rode it, she was quick to apologize to me,” said a chuckling Swink. “It’s an exciting ride. But now, I’m at the age where I have neck issues, and I say, let’s not tempt fate.”

But the Ocean Beach resident admits she tempted fate a couple months back when Cole “twisted her arm” to come down for the inau-

guration of the newly painted coaster cars.

“It’s an iconic image for generations of San Diegans who grew up coming to Mission Beach,” said Swink.

When he has guests in town, Cole still makes an effort to visit the Giant Dipper, on which he took his first coaster ride at the age of 14.

“When I go down there now, and see the whole park is still running, I somehow feel like I played a key role,” said Cole, now an honorary member of the American Coaster Enthusiasts.

“Since it opened, every 10 years or so, it’s gone through the same cycle of trials and triumphs. I love the way people still care about it, enough to keep it going. It’s a magic roller coaster, that’s what makes ours special,” Cole said.

Belmont Park adds attractions, food options and concerts for summer

BY VICTORIA DAVIS | BEACH & BAY PRESS

For many, summer is a time to either kick back the heels or kickstart an exciting adventure. This line of thinking is the basis for the atmosphere Michelle McKee, and the rest of the Belmont Park team, have been working to establish at the Mission Beach amusement park. From new hands-on attractions to culinary concerts, the goal is to have “something for everybody.”

“We’re just trying to do something different, something more than just rides,” said McKee, director of marketing for the park.

Belmont Park recently decided to join forces with their culinary neighbors, Draft Coffee and Beach House (formerly the Wavehouse), to cobrand and create more opportunities for both sections of the park.

One of the latest changes has been the reintroduction of Beach House’s Summer-Fall Concert Series, which began last Sunday.

Branden Guptill, food and beverage manager of Draft and Beach House, is hoping to make the space a music hub, bringing back the glory days of when Draft was the popular music venue, Canes.

‘We’re always looking at how we can improve our park experience. We’re trying to do something more than just rides.’

MICHELLE MCKEE MARKETING DIRECTOR FOR BELMONT PARK

One of the newest attractions is Sky Ropes Island Adventure, a three-story obstacle course for all ages (left).

THOMAS MELVILLE / BEACH & BAY PRESS And Canadian-based Beaver Tails pastries is the park’s new beach-side treat.

“I believe the potential is definitely there and that we can make this a place for both high-profile and local bands,” said Guptill. “I think once we really get our feet under us and the talent knows that the venue is a good place to play, that the level of artists will increase.”

But the most popular perk to the joint-management system has been May’s “5 for 5” deal, where, after 5 p.m., visitors can get $5 beers and burgers. This deal also extends to the

park’s amusement rides and several attractions.

Two of the newest attractions are the Sky Ropes Island Adventure, a three-story obstacle course for all ages, and Jungle Gems. Inspired by Californian heritage, the idea behind Jungle Gems is to get guests to experience the old western days as they sift for real crystal, topaz, ruby, opal, emerald and even shark teeth in the man-made ravine. Each person gets a “rock menu” where they can

match the gem to its name. It’s an experiential and educational side to the park.

“A lot of kids are playing so much with their electronic devices that they don’t get out in nature and play with their hands,” said McKee. “This is a whole different type of attraction.”

After 5 p.m., each large gem bag is only $5. Belmont is also doing a promotion where, if a guest finds one of the man-made gems, they can trade

it in for a free Beaver Tails pastries, the park’s new beach-side treat. The Canadian-based pastry is handstretched, whole wheat dough, that’s fried and topped with different sweet treats, such as a chocolate hazelnut spread and fresh banana slices.

“If you like churros, and you like funnel cake, you’re going to like these,” said McKee. In June, the park will also be hosting a Father’s Day Car Show with beer tastings and deals on food and drinks at Draft and Beach House.

Plus, Belmont Park is bringing back its Summer Kids’ Series, hosting free activities and entertainment for kids on Tuesday nights throughout summer and into fall.

“We’re always looking at how we can improve our park experience,” said McKee.

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Mission Bay High teams wrap up CIF competition Track and field The Bucs sent five athletes to the CIF Prelims meet including City League champ Nick Archer (high jump, triple jump); Jesus Hernandez (110m hurdles champion), Brooklyn Grooms (pole vault); TK Berhe and Alec Pletogher.

Only Archer, who hit a season-best 43'00.5 in the triple jump, was able to make the CIF

Finals.

Archer took eighth in Division II, giving Mission Bay its only points.

“This was a great year for our track team as we secured back-to-back league titles,” head coach Danny Perez said. “We will move forward to the Eastern League to take on stiff competition.”

Next year’s schedule will include the likes

San Diego, Serra, Morse, Saints, Our Lady of Peace, Hoover and La Jolla.

“We are riding our undefeated streak as we last lost to San Diego High by two points back in 2016,” Perez noted.

“I’d like to thank our coaching staff: Greg Farrar, Dane Roman, Marshawn Cherry, Jim Cerveny, Tony Griswold, and Barry Dancher for all the hard work and dedication they gave

BY DAVE THOMAS | BEACH & BAY PRESS

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