Vista Chamber Magazine Fall 2023

First Word

The Chamber Leans into Workforce Development

Booze Brothers

Bringing Bigger Concerts to North County!

Handel’s Ice Cream

Cool Contributions to the Community

Silverback Breakfast & Cafe

Great Food from Scratch

Giddy Up Pup Pet

Resort & Spa

Treating Your Furry Pals Like Family

Ocean Reef

Innovation and Environmental Commitment

Kids for Peace

Spreading Kindness

Globally

PRESENTS

Gates: 6:00 pm | Show: 7:00 pm

TICKETS: ORCHESTRA $28 | RESERVED/RESERVED LAWN $20 | GENERAL LAWN $14

A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo.

Use code FALLFUN for a discount on tickets.

moonlightstage.com

MAGAZINE

This magazine is printed and distributed in Vista each quarter. Readers also view each issue on the Chamber’s website and other social media!

PUBLISHER Vista Chamber of Commerce

ADVERTISING

Contact Vista Chamber of Commerce

COMMUNITY WRITERS

Elizabeth Bickford

Mary Ann Conover

Anne McDonnell

Barb Miltenberger

Julie Smith Taylor

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Zeke Corley

John Franklin

Dr. Matt Doyle

PRINTED BY Advantage Color Graphics

DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

Janet McAlpine Graphic Design

VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

170 Eucalyptus Ave., Ste. 115 P 760-726-1122

F 760-726-8654

info@vistachamber.org

www.vistachamber.org

EDITORIAL

ceo@vistachamber.org

board of directors

ExECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

CHAIR

Zeke Corley Your Insurance Place

PAST-CHAIR

Dave Baldwin

LS Investment Management

VICE-CHAIR

Betsy Heightman

Vista Community Clinic

TREASURER

Will Burtner

Coomber Craft Wines

CHIEF ExECUTIVE OFFICER

Rachel Beld

2023-24

DIRECTORS:

Kyle Adams Prohibition Brewing Company

Denisse Barragan

J&R Auto Body

Aaron Gobidas

GoBe Rewarded

Maria Hallett

Pacific Western Bank

Joe Henschel

The Steeping Giant

Roger Herzler

Cal State Univeristy San Marcos

Vicente Hinojosa

Vista Education Foundation

Matt Koumaras

Boys & Girls Club of Vista

Jason Roberts

Frontline Careers

Jessica Schrader

Tri-City Medical Center

Kerri Taylor

Solatube International, Inc.

Terry Van Kirk

TVK Designs Website & Graphics

Shannon Watkins First Citizens Bank

SEPTEMBER 13 - 30

Featuring the timeless hits of the Bee Gees, classic disco tracks, and new original songs, this reimagined version of “Saturday Night Fever” transports you back to the era of disco balls, platform boots, and white suits. Featuring songs from the bestselling movie soundtrack of all time, including “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” and more.

Career exploration is important for middle and high school students as it helps them realize what the world of work looks like. It accomplishes this by helping students connect the dots between skills learned in school and how they apply in the real world. Career exploration is also one of the best ways to increase students’ career success. This is one of the reasons the Vista Chamber launched the Velocity Internship Program last year. Thanks to an initial grant from the City of Vista in 2022 and additional investment from the Vista Unified School District this spring, the Vista Chamber was able to place 50 students in paid internships this summer.

Chamber is Leaning into Workforce Development.

2023 Interns

Incoming high school seniors from Vista or attending Vista schools were eligible for placement at a variety of local businesses and non-profit organizations. This summer the students explored careers in business administration, accounting, marketing, sales, construction, teaching and child development, nursing and other health-care roles, podcasting, video editing, logistics, data analysis, scheduling and so much more! This hands on experience provided paid career exploration to the students and additional capacity to Vista businesses – a total win-win. I am so thankful to the City of Vista for funding the launch of this program and to Vista Unified School District for the continued investment. We understand that students of today are the workforce of tomorrow. Our businesses need talent and we are proud to serve as a connector in this way.

Another way the Chamber is connecting businesses and talent is through our Rising Stars Student of the Month program. You can learn more about this important program on page 31 and make sure to check out the program highlight video, too. In May, we awarded more than $24,000 in scholarships and we kick off the 10th year for Rising Stars in September. We look forward to celebrating many more Rising Stars Students to come!

And, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention our collaborative career exploration project www.socalworkforce.org. This website allows students or career transitioners to learn about careers with north county businesses and discover the paths needed to acquire that position. We would love to feature your business or career. Contact us at workforce@vistachamber.org.

Vista Chamber President & CEO Rachel Beld

The

Booze Brothers Brings Bigger Concerts to North County

Atthe tail end of 2021, the Vista City Council adopted an ordinance that makes allowances for approved local businesses to host live music and entertainment, both indoors and out. With this much-needed change on the books, Vista’s ability to offer a wider variety of nightlife options to the community has greatly increased. Guidelines and rules are in place that businesses offering live music must adhere to, complying with the local ordinance specifications. One requirement for in-person outdoor performances is having an adequate patio area in which to host the event.

Established in 2013 by Dave and Donny Firth, Booze Brothers Brewing Co. is a local brewery known for its stellar and innovative lineup of craft brews and has always featured live music at their Vista brewery and tasting room. With the newer relaxed live entertainment restrictions, they are now bringing in

By Barb Miltenberger

larger-scale concerts to their Vista Business Park venue, while continuing their ongoing support of local bands. They have amped up the space behind their tasting room with lighting and a small stage, making use of their spacious patio area that can fit as many as 400-500 people when employing standing room only. The rear of the patio slopes up naturally which is perfect for concertgoers in the back to be able to view the stage. Picnic tables that usually adorn the patio will be moved out of the way to accommodate the crowds when there are large numbers in attendance. They will continue to host smaller free shows but are excited to have the ability to offer more big-name musicians and bands and these ticketed events will feature what General Manager/Minister of Fun Josh Thompson calls “touring bands of Belly Up Tavern caliber.” The variety of entertainment offered should only get better with time and experience.

You can view Booze Brothers entertainment lineup at a dedicated Instagram page named Live at Booze Brothers under the handle @live_from_booze-bros. Find more information about their brewery and business online at boozebros.com. The brewery and concert venue is located at 2545 Progress Street in Vista, and they are open 7 days a week. Come out and enjoy their iconic brews and some live music!

insta: @live_from_booze-bros

As the newly appointed Chairman of the Board for the Vista Chamber of Commerce, I am thrilled to share my journey and experiences within this dynamic organization. The past couple of years have been nothing short of amazing, and I am grateful for the opportunities the Chamber has provided for me and my business.

Prior to becoming a business owner, my experience with Chambers of Commerce was limited to getting restaurant & winery tour maps in Solvang. I only perceived them as sources of information for tourists seeking local recommendations. However, my perspective shifted drastically upon joining the Vista Chamber. I discovered the many benefits it offers, with networking emerging as an invaluable asset.

Networking is critical for building professional relationships, and the Vista Chamber excels in providing a diverse range of opportunities. Through events like Coffee & Conversation, Business Mixers, Ribbon Cuttings, and more, we can all find our networking comfort zone. These gatherings have enabled me to engage with like-minded individuals who share a vision for Vista's bright future.

It wasn’t until I joined the board of directors that I truly got a feel for the Chamber's impact. Sitting among fellow passionate board members, I’ve been able to see great business minds contribute their ideas and energy, honed through their own businesses, to move Vista forward. What makes their contribution even more exceptional is that they volunteer their time, truly demonstrating their commitment to our community.

One of our Chamber's notable achievements is the Velocity- The Vista Chamber podcast, which has connected us more intimately with local businesses and elected officials. It has become a platform for showcasing the stories and aspirations of Vista's vibrant business community. Through these conversations, we deepen our understanding of our city's potential and align our goals effectively.

Yet, the Velocity internship program holds a special place in my heart. Mentoring students entering their senior year is an incredibly rewarding experience. As supervisors, we not only provide them with valuable work experience but also instill an understanding of the daily decisions business owners face. This program reflects the Chamber's commitment to nurturing the next generation, which fills me with immense pride as a member.

I am passionate about the Vista Chamber of Commerce and the remarkable work we are doing. Our accomplishments thus far are only the beginning of what lies ahead. I can only hope that each member recognizes and cherishes the many opportunities the Chamber presents. I’ve witnessed firsthand from my office window how hard the Chamber staff works to make Vista thrive, and with every step, we are all inching closer to our shared vision of success.

I will tell anyone who asks that my time with the Vista Chamber of Commerce has not just been beneficial for my business, but for me personally. Experiencing the power of networking, collaborating with dedicated board members, and witnessing the positive impact of our programs have solidified my faith in this organization. Together, we will continue to achieve greatness and uplift the Vista business community to new heights.

Zeke Corley

Chair of the Board

By Barb Miltenberger

a common sight to see people lined up on Main Street in front of a multi-windowed happiness dispensary… Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream! Franchised but locally owned and operated, they have been a sweet complement to downtown, historic Vista. According to owner Travis Campbell, “we always wanted to be in Vista, but it was all about finding the right place.” He added, “Vista has a great history and to watch Main Street be transformed over the past few years has been amazing.” They felt that Main Street embodied their “old scoop shop feel” with their walkup window service model. Since opening this particular shop, Handel’s has been impressed by the vibrant family vibes in their customer base and the leadership in Vista which has been both active and supportive of their business as well as the others in the community. Established in 1945, the company has been around for a long time and still uses the tried-and-true recipes of their founder, Alice Handel, with 100 flavors in their vault. One of the things that makes them unique is that they handmake their ice creams in-house daily, with the freshest and most quality ingredients. That my friends is something you can taste! You will find creative and satisfying combinations of ingredients that produce stand-out flavors that can only be found at Handel’s. Besides ice cream, you can find a long list of cool treats to suit your cravings and please everyone in your group.

as showing or mentioning the flyer at the order counter and a percentage of proceeds go back to your group. It’s so simple, yet effective at the same time. Handel’s is truly making a difference in Vista!

Next time you are in downtown Vista be sure to visit Handel’s. You can find them at 207 Main Street. They are open daily with hours varying according to the season. Follow them on Instagram at @handelsvista.

Another attribute that makes Handel’s distinctive is their commitment to make a positive impact in their community through various forms of involvement. They frequently participate in fundraising partnerships with local clubs and organizations like The Boys and Girls Club, Vista Fire Fighters Association and San Diego Sheriff’s Night Out, as well as conducting occasional “give back” campaigns when hard times hit the community. Since opening in 2021, Handel’s has partnered with 25 public and private schools. They employ local high school students and take pride in being actively involved with their schools. In addition to doing fundraisers at their shop, you can find them with ice cream carts at local football games, sponsoring student art shows, events at games and more. They have even dabbled in student enrichment opportunities. Recently they visited Vista Innovation and Design Academy and educated junior and senior students in the areas of sales, entrepreneurship and marketing.

For community partnership inquiries, you will find the appropriate form which is quick and easy to fill out on their website www.handelsicecream.com. Once everything is in place for your fundraiser, it’s as easy

“Vista has a great history and to watch Main Street be transformed over the past few years has been amazing.”

Mayor John Franklin Mayor's

Message

Dear Vista Community,

As the sun sets on another beautiful summer in our beloved city, I am grateful and excited to reflect on shared moments we’ve experienced together in Vista. It has been a fantastic summer in Vista, and I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to all of you for making it so memorable.

One highlight that stands out this summer is the tremendous success of our new Food Truck Friday events. These gatherings have brought families and friends together to enjoy the delightful ambiance of downtown Vista while savoring a wide array of delicious food. Food Truck Fridays are a testament to the can-do attitude that defines our downtown community, and I couldn't be prouder of how it has fostered a sense of unity and togetherness among us all.

Though the summer days may be waning, there are still many things to look forward to as we head into fall! Our downtown scene will continue to bustle with life even as the kids return to school. In the coming months, look for special events that promise to enrich our community spirit and create unforgettable experiences.

One such event is the upcoming celebration of a significant milestone in our city's history—the City of Vista's 60th anniversary as an incorporated city! On October 14, 2023, we will host the Vista Block Party, a grand celebration commemorating six decades of progress, resilience, and camaraderie. The Vista Block Party will be a day of joy and jubilation with live music, an array of vendors, scrumptious food, and refreshing brews, all in the heart of our beloved downtown Vista.

Moreover, I am thrilled to see how our entire city has come alive during the summer. From the Wave Waterpark to the Moonlight Amphitheatre, our Independence Day Celebration, and the delightful Movies in the Park events, Vista has been buzzing with activity, laughter, and shared experiences. These cherished gatherings have brought us closer as a community, reaffirming our commitment to creating a thriving environment for everyone.

As we bid farewell to this splendid summer, let us carry the warmth of these moments with us into the coming seasons. Together, we can build on the camaraderie and sense of belonging that makes Vista a remarkable place to call home.

Once again, thank you for being our vibrant city's heart and soul. I look forward to seeing each of you at the Vista Block Party and the exciting events that await us in the months ahead.

There is just something special about breakfast foods and Silverback Breakfast and Cafe has it down to a science. This family business is operated by Jose de Jesus Tapia Melchor and his family. Between them they have a collective of 40+ years of restaurant experience. Working together with their partner, Jeff Klein, they have opened a beautiful and flourishing restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch in Vista.

Jose began to conceptualize Silverback Breakfast as he worked his way through an establishment, and with time he acquired the skills needed to run his own restaurant. He wanted to create a legacy for his family, and he soon started to look for the perfect location for his restaurant. After hearing about the supportive community of Vista he began narrowing the focus. Jeff Klein, an experienced restaurant owner and veteran, reached out to Jose. Jeff heard Jose had been looking for a property and suggested that they work together to create a business model and restaurant that had the opportunity to be successful right out of the gate. Once aligned they open the doors to Silverback Breakfast and Cafe on January 16th, 2023. Immediately, the community met them with the excitement and anticipation they had hoped for. Jose had expected the first year to be about slowly growing and integrating into the community but in just the first six months they have been busier than imagined and are already looking at ways to incorporate more seating.

Serving food prepared from scratch, the location offers something that is hard to find, food made from start to finish

with a labor of love! A crowd favorite on the menu is the Silverback French Toast, where they use a cinnamon roll as the bread. Yes, those cinnamon rolls are made from scratch! Another notable item is the Chicken Fried Steak featuring a tenderized New York steak. The Home Fries have also created a bit of a buzz in the community. Also offering an onsite barista and fresh pastries, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Not only is Jose and his family offering delicious meals and quality food prepared fresh, but they are also giving back to the community. They have partnered with many local organizations, including the Vista Chamber of Commerce. They were members before they even open the doors! The first two months after opening they extended offers to the Vista Unified School District to support teachers. Silverback Breakfast is also partnered with the sheriff’s office and welcomes them in regularly. They have even provided coffee carts to first responders to ensure that everyone is energized!

In addition to all their community programs, Silverback Breakfast and Cafe offers all Chamber members a 10% discount. If you weren’t already convinced

to stop in by hearing about the amazing food and their loving heart, then that 10% should get you in the door!

Visit Silverback Breakfast Thursday through Tuesday from 7 am – 2 pm (closed Wednesdays). To learn more about their location visit their website: SilverbackBreakfast.com, or follow them on Instagram: @SilverbackBreakfast. They are looking forward to serving you breakfast or lunch at 1717 East Vista Way Suite 117 in Vista.

By Elizabeth Bickford

By Anne McDonnell

hen you think of scuba diving or snorkeling, you might picture someone wearing goggles and a mouthpiece for breathing under water—two separate pieces of equipment. But Ocean Reef Group offers a unique way to see and breathe under water: one piece that covers the entire face and includes an integrated breathing mechanism. Says Ocean Reef Operations Manager Lynne Snow, “Ocean Reef is known as the ‘full face mask company,’ and we are diversified in different segments: diving, snorkeling, and personal protection and medical [respirators/gas masks].” One of the advantages of full-face masks is that they can house a communications system for talking to diving partners and people on the surface, something divers aren’t able to do when they need to “hold onto” a separate mouth piece. Taking advantage of this, Ocean Reef also offers underwater communication systems to be used with its masks.

Innovation and expansion have always been at the heart of Ocean Reef, says

Snow. The company began in the late 1940s in Genova, Italy, as a small tire repair shop. Brothers Giorgio, Ruggero, and Gianni Gamberini experimented with rubber, and they partnered with a few others who were also working with rubber for masks and fins for scuba diving and snorkeling. In the late 1950s, the Gamberini brothers created a wrong rubber mix, and discovered that this mix floated. Shortly after, the first floating fins were on the market. Since then the Gamberini family has worked with rubber, plastics, and its derivates, finding new potential uses and markets.

Wanting to protect the environment its products help people explore, Ocean Reef has a strong commitment to

sustainability, Snow says, including solar panels, a recycling program, and plug-in company vehicles at the Vista facility. Company-wide, Ocean Reef reduces paper by digitalizing manuals, catalogs, brochures, and marketing materials. Beginning in January 2021 it created a universal packaging system with the same ink color and paper materials. “We are committed to responsibly reducing the environmental impact of materials used in the creation and packaging of [our projects],” says Snow. In addition, the company has an “Every Resource Counts” initiative that puts its cosmetically imperfect products back on the market at a discount (they retain full safety and functionality). And Ocean Reef’s most unique environmental initiative is Nemo’s Garden, which is a greenhouse that cultivates crops underwater and aims to address food security challenges, reduce the ecological footprint of traditional agriculture, and explore new frontiers in sustainable farming. The underwater farm is composed of six air-filled clear plastic pods, anchored to the bottom of the sea just off the coast of Noli, Italy. A new garden is in the works in Gilboa, Ohio.

Ocean Reef’s U.S. headquarters are based in Vista, with a sister company, Mestel, located in Genoa, Italy. “Our customers consist of original equipment manufacturers [that make devices from component parts], distributors, dealers, and some direct to consumer,” says Snow. “We cover the entire world.” Ocean Reef invents, designs, and produces its equipment. Its most popular products are the Neptune III Mask in its Diving Line and the QR+ Full Face Snorkeling Mask in its Snorkeling Line, according to Snow.

The company purchased Ocean Edge, an American scuba manufacturing company based in San Diego, in 1993, which brought it to the area. Ocean Reef moved from a location in San Marcos to Vista in October 2019. According to Snow, “Our company has been in the region for a long time and like the general feeling of North County, and we found that our current location came with ocean views— what’s not to love about working with a nice view of the ocean?” An added touch for a company that caters to ocean-lovers.

www.oceanreefgroup.com

Jordyn Smith and Kaitlin Archer-Cahil, two best friends, had the idea of opening a doggy daycare in June of 2021. By September they opened the doors of Giddy Up Pup Pet Resort and Spa. Their idea of building a safe place for pets and their quick work brought the business to life in just a few months!

Giddy Up Pup offers a variety of services for your furry friend. On-site you will find daycare six days a week, overnight boarding seven days a week, and grooming four days a week.

Giddy Up Pup Pet Resort and

Spa

Treating Your Furry Friends Like Family

By Elizabeth Bickford

When you enter the lobby you feel like you stepped into a 70’s living room! The beautiful aesthetic and welcoming atmosphere makes this groovy place exactly where you will want to bring your family pet. Jordyn said, “we put love and attention into every detail of opening the space”. The beautiful interior is just the beginning. They treat your pup like family and help put your mind at ease.

Before taking on new clients, they offer a free temperament placement, this is a no cost way to see if your pet is a match. This will also help you and your pup feel comfortable. It gives Jordyn and Kaitlin a chance to assess your dog and determine if placement will work well within the facility. This is an excellent way to keep the space safe and welcoming for all the pets making Giddy Up Pup their second home.

Jordyn said Vista has always been home to her and she loves the way that the community has welcomed Giddy Up Pup, they have found their way into the lives of many residents by taking care of their beloved family pets. At any time, they could have between 20 to 35 pups at daycare and 8 to 18 overnight guests. Overnight puppy guests are invited to stay in a bedroom setting where the overnight attendant sleeps with the dogs, allowing them to feel like they are at their home away from home.

Giddy Up Pup started with the Vista Chamber of Commerce on day one and it has proved to be very useful. Jordyn said that the VCC has been a supportive and welcoming community. Giddy Up Pup participated in the Vista Christmas Parade and was also nominated for New Business of the Year. They look forward to continuing their involvement in the organization to further extend their reach in the community they love so much!

With the winter holidays headed our way, now is the time to start booking your pet’s overnight boarding. Try to book the temperament placement by October to ensure your furry friend will have a place over the holidays. This proudly women owned business loves to welcome new members into their family and they look forward to welcoming your dog very soon!

Check out their adorable Instagram page, @TheGiddyUpPup for cute videos and information on their facility. You can also visit their website, TheGiddyUpPup.com to book your temperament placements and schedule your pet’s spa visits. Giddy Up Pup Pet Resort and Spa is located at 2020 Hacienda Drive, Suite E, Vista, CA 92081.

Vista Irrigation District Serving Vista for a Century!

Today, Vista Irrigation District (also known as VID) serves water to over 134,000 customers; a century ago, it served a population of only 337 people with the majority of water going to the land. VID’s first annual report, for the year 1927, tells us that after the installation of the new water tanks, planting of citrus and avocados increased so rapidly that there was danger of running out of water. This crisis coincided with the building of Henshaw Dam in 1923, which constructed in just seven months with minimal power equipment use, by the San Diego County Water Company. Completion of the dam made it possible for the Vista community to receive a reliable source of water, instead of relying on wells in the area.

Considerable time and effort were spent in convincing some reluctant owners of the advantages and advisability of forming a district so that outside water

could be obtained. An election was held on August 28, 1923, and 100% of the eligible voters participated; the outcome of the election was 104 votes for and 4 votes against formation of VID. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to officially form VID on September 11, 1923.

At its inaugural meeting on September 18, 1923, VID’s Board of Directors (Board) agreed to enter into a perpetual agreement with the San Diego Water County Company to purchase water from the Lake Henshaw. Water released from Lake Henshaw had to be conveyed to and stored in Lake Wohlford, located northeast of Escondido. VID contracted with the Escondido Mutual Water Company to store water in the reservoir. From Lake Wohlford, the water still needed to be delivered to the community of Vista, and year later, in October 1924, VID’s Board

voted unanimously to issue $1.7 million of bonds to finance the construction of a 12-mile long concrete flume to complete the connection between Lake Henshaw and Vista.

In 1925, construction began on not only the flume, but also Pechstein Dam, five concrete reservoirs, and major pipelines that would make up the foundation of the VID’s water distribution network. The first water through the VID’s new facilities was delivered on February 27, 1926 and people came from miles around to celebrate it arrival. This celebration also marked the start of a population boom in the Vista area, as the population doubled in size from 1927 to 1928; orange, lemon and avocados groves flourished along rolling hills and by the mid-1940s, the Vista area was renowned as the “Avocado Capital of the World”, and its population had grown to well over

VID. Unfortunately, the following four years saw severe drought, reducing Lake Henshaw's storage level from 120,000 acre feet to less than 200 acre feet, and rationing was imposed for a short time. VID’s Board authorized the immediate drilling of a series of wells to pump water stored in the Henshaw basin, and by 1951, 38 wells were actively pumping water into Lake Henshaw to replenish lake levels.

Drought conditions and population growth eventually caused VID to look for other sources of water. On February 16, 1954, VID became a member of the San Diego County Water Authority to take advantage of water imported from the Colorado River and Northern California.

From the 1950s to the 1970s, the community’s agricultural land gave way to suburban development. The year 1955 saw a breakthrough in this agricultural community, when the first city-type, massbuilt subdivisions were started. The year 1955 also was the beginning of the decline of Vista as an avocado producing and packing center, due primarily to the collapse of the price structure (and the drought) which would continue well

into the 1960's. Many groves were split into parcels, and the building of homes on these parcels and in subdivisions continued throughout this period.

In order to supply enough high quality water to meet the demands of this rapid suburban growth, VID constructed a number of substantial infrastructure projects, replacing more than 50 miles of pipeline in the 1950’s and constructing three covered reservoirs in the 1960’s and 1970’s. The Escondido-Vista Water Treatment Plant, jointly owned by the City of Escondido and VID, was constructed in 1976.

While there is still some agriculture in existence today, since the 1970s, urbanization has overwhelmingly remained the main driver of

potable water delivery in VID’s service area. Current and future upgrades VID’s infrastructure include mainline replacements, new reservoir construction and reservoir rehabilitations and replacing the nearly 100 year-old, 12mile long flume. Investment in these substantial infrastructure projects will allow VID to continue to deliver a reliable supply of high quality water to its customers.

The vote of the people in 1923 revolutionized this small rural settlement inhibited by the lack of water. VID's century of service and stewardship has transformed this community from cattle grazing and dry farming to an agricultural wonderland and now into what it is today: a thriving community with a substantial business park, a professional theater production, a burgeoning micro-brew industry, and a revitalized downtown. VID has demonstrated its ability to adapt with these ever-changing landscapes over time. VID is proud of its track record over the last century and looks forward to many more successful years of service.

Superintendent's Corner

Celebrating our Graduates

Matt Doyle, Ed.D.

This year we have over 1,400 graduates from our high schools. This is the culmination of more than a decade of hard work, determination, skills building, and knowledge development. We are very proud of every graduate and look forward to their successful transition to advanced education, career, and life as a contributing member of our community. Our graduates are not only talented but also very valuable. Have a look below at a snapshot of the colleges and universities they will be attending and over $5,000,000 in awards and scholarships they have received.

“We have so many exciting opportunities for youth and adults to make a difference.”

If you’ve seen those little red hearts by the names of a growing number of Vista Chamber members in our magazine or online, it’s because they are official Kindness Certified Companies! That means they have committed to creating a culture of kindness in the workplace and support the efforts of Kids for Peace, a local 501c3 charity.

The mission of Kids for Peace is to build a worldwide community of kind, compassionate and empowered young people. The nonprofit was established in 2006 by Jill McManigal, a mother of two young children, and a local teen, Danielle Graham. What started as a backyard club of caring kids has grown into an interconnected worldwide movement with youth working together to uplift our world through love and action.

Their signature program is The Great Kindness Challenge, a powerful, uplifting and positive kindness initiative. It was piloted with three Carlsbad schools in 2012, and in a grassroots fashion, the event caught on like a wildfire. Today, the Challenge is being conducted in all 50 states spanning 115 countries and includes 39,000+ schools with more than 19 million youth participating each year!

Using a 50-item kindness checklist, students are “challenged” to complete as many acts of kindness as possible in one week. The free, week-long event typically takes place during the last week of January, but can be conducted anytime, anywhere. Additionally, there is a year-long kindness curriculum that teachers can download for free.

Following the success of The Great Kindness Challenge in schools, Kids for Peace decided to bring the kindness program to businesses and the Kindness Certified Company program was born. In 2021, long-time Kids for Peace

reaching out to Chambers across the country and have signed up 22 more Chambers. It’s all so very exciting.” Malek goes on to explain that they send a “Kind Act of the Week” email and invite members to share it with their staff, challenging everyone to complete the activity to create a more inclusive, friendly, and positive work environment. The modest annual fee for companies to participate and become kindness certified helps to fund the free, educational curriculum for schools in Vista and beyond.

By Julie Smith Taylor

board member, Margi Malek, became the Director of the Kindness Certified Company program. Malek is a 37-year veteran of the Oceanside Unified School District and passionate about the program. “I feel so blessed to be part of this simple effort to bring a little bit of kindness into the business world,” she says. “In the last year, we have created partnerships with all four North County Chambers and now have 127 Kindness Certified Companies on board! I’m also

Kids for Peace also invites you to join them in some of their other upcoming activities, including their Create Kindness campaign in the winter, Peace Hero Gala in the spring and the Kenya Volunteer Tour in the summer.

“We have so many exciting opportunities for youth and adults to make a difference. We wholeheartedly believe that kindness can heal the world,” says Malek.

To learn more, support, get involved or discover how your company can become a Kindness Certified Company, please visit, www.kidsforpeaceglobal.org.

Khalif Kamil - Mission Vista High School

Hieu Kelly - North County Trade Tech

Javiyah Moliga - Vista Visions Academy

Ezra Oshima - Rancho Buena Vista High School

Josephine Ortega - Major Gen. Raymond Murray High School

Simarpreet Kaur - Guajome Park Academy

Michelle Aguilar - Vista High School

Award of Merit:

Melissa Soria - Major Gen. Raymond Murray High School

Harmanpreet Singh - Guajome Park Academy

Tevon Sesay - Guajome Park Academy

Mya Beecher - Guajome Park Academy

Distinguished Female Award: Kimberly Delgado - Vista High School

Nikolas Ljubic Award: Brittany Martinez Martinez - Trade Tech High School

Samantha Schwalbe - Mission Vista High School

Liam Jones - Vista High School

Evan Fogel - Vista High School

Jacqueline Jacobo - Guajome Park Academy

Rising Stars Winners: Where Are They Now?

The Rising Stars program was established in 2014 by the Vista Chamber in conjunction with all four of our community high schools. From September through May they work to identify and honor an outstanding senior from each school. Exemplary students are nominated by teachers or administrators who see them going above and beyond to help others and do their best, sometimes despite very difficult personal challenges. They often log hundreds of hours volunteering, are active in school and know what it truly means to be a good citizen. Winners are recognized at a monthly breakfast hosted by the Chamber where parents, mentors and members of the public attend. At the end of each school year, one of the winners receives a college scholarship.

With so many hopes and dreams expressed from the winners, we thought you’d enjoy an update from four very impressive Rising Stars.

Joy Wilson January, 2022 Vista High School

Rising Stars of the Month Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors: Tri-City Medical Center; Watkins Wellness

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps; Dr. Matt Doyle; J&R Auto Body and Paint; Joe Green and Green Team Realty; Nick Ljubic Memorial Scholarship Fund; North County Daily Star; Kiwanis Club of Sunrise Vista; Tory Walker, Owner, Tory R. Walker Engineering; Wildwood Crossing and Cantina; City of Vista; Vista PEO Chapter; Sizzler; Santa Fe Dental; CSUSM

Very active in high school, Joy worked hard to maintain A+ average. She won several awards including a full ride scholarship to UC Berkeley. She just completed her freshman year. Joy spent this summer interning with County Supervisor Jim Desmond. “I learned about the work being done to combat all the challenges we face at the County level to help citizens,” she says. “It was very eye-opening and I see that there is still so much more we can do. I hope to be part of the solutions one day.” To achieve that goal, Joy is considering majors in criminal justice, legal studies or public policy. She is the only child of Yansan Wilson, an immigrant from Guyana, South America, who came to the U.S. in 2004. Joy and her single parent mother are extremely close. “One of my many goals, along with helping others, is to make enough money so that my mother can retire early, live free, travel and have some fun,” she says. We’re certain Joy will do just that!

Brian Delgado October, 2018 Vista High School

Born and raised in Vista, Brian dedicated countless hours to tutoring others and volunteering at the public library while also playing the trombone in the marching band and participating in the robotics and philosophy clubs—all while maintaining an excellent GPA. His efforts not only earned him the coveted 2018-2019 Rising Star of the Year scholarship, but a full ride to Stanford University where Brian just graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He heads back there this fall to begin a master’s in his field. “I have always loved math and science, solving puzzles, tinkering and wood working,” he says. “Mechanical Engineering is like functional art. There’s something quite beautiful about designing something that’s well executed and that creates solutions for others.” Brian just spent the summer working at Let’s Go Robotics, a life science automation company in Carlsbad. “I really love what I do. It is definitely the career for me.” Best of luck, Brian!

Alena Morales

September, 2015

Guajome Park Academy

Alena was the first student from Guajome Park Academy to ever receive the Rising Star award back in 2015. From a very young age, Alena has suffered from a systemic, chronic condition called Mast Cell Disease (MCD), that affects her entire body including GI and stomach issues. Despite her pain and sometimes severe symptoms, Alena found time to volunteer and participate in drama and other school activities. She quickly realized firsthand how critical good nutrition and proper nourishment is to one’s overall health, especially for anyone with a disability or long-term illness. Alena was blessed to receive grants and scholarships to UC Berkeley, where she not only studied nutrition, but became an advocate for disabled/disability rights. She conducted extensive research on public policy regarding disabilities, nutrition and the impact of CAL Fresh on Seniors and those on SSI. She also played a large role in the opening of the new Disability Cultural Center on campus. After graduating last year, she is now a Registered Dietician. Alena works at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. “I love my work,” she says. “People are so supportive and I love helping people through clinical nutrition. I’d also like to go back to school to either focus on public policy or maybe create an organization that focuses on personalized clinical nutrition. Either way, I want to make a bigger impact and help as many people as I can.” We are confident you will, Alena!

Jessica Velasco Ceron February, 2016 Guajome Park Academy

Coming from very humble beginnings, Jessica has always appreciated the guidance and support she received from wonderful teachers and mentors growing up in Vista, as well as from her family. Winning the 2015-2016 Rising Star of the Year Scholarship showcased her passion for leadership and advocating for others, especially first-generation immigrants like her. Today, Jessica has gone full circle and is living her dream as a high school math teacher at her alma mater, Guajome Park Academy. “I love the students, teaching math and tutoring,” she says. Jessica graduated from Palomar and then transferred to UCSD, graduating in 2020. A year later, she earned a Master of Education after receiving two major scholarships including the President’s Educator Fellowship from the UC Office of the President. She’s also credentialed in mathematics and has bilingual authorization. It doesn’t end there. Jessica is also a certificated translator and interpreter for Spanish and English. She’s also continuing studies at UCLA for TESOL and College Counseling certificates with a Ph.D. dream. Jessica just finished teaching a Coding & Robotics course, along with tutoring for UCSD TRIO this summer. “I know that I’m a life-long learner,” she says. “I truly believe education and serving the community go hand in hand. It’s the motto I live by, and that which always guides me.”

Interested

in learning more about Rising Stars? Scan

By Mary Ann Conover

“Viking life was robust and that is how we describe our Viking Festival,” says Joey Hill, Director of Community Relations, and Treasurer of the Norway Hall Foundation. We want to share the Scandinavian experience that is rooted in Northern European history.” The 21st annual Vista Viking Festival promises two days of fun on September 16th and 17th, at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA. This new venue offers on-site parking, and two acres of flat and easy walking to enjoy the experiential activities, competitions, music, art, Scandinavian food and more! It is ADA accessible, with fully covered dining and entertainment areas. Cost is $22.50 for adults, $10.00 for 13-17 yrs., and $5.00 for 6 – 12 yrs. Five years and younger are free. Tickets purchased after September 7th are $25.00. Tickets and information can be found at vistavikingfestival.com., or by scanning the available QR Code.

“There is amazing energy at this event,” says Joey. “We celebrate all things Scandinavian.” Families can spend the day browsing Viking vendors, watching a

Viking combat demonstration, learning Viking crafts and cooking, taking part in a Viking log toss or beard contest. And, when hungry, enjoy handmade Scandinavian meatballs with mashed potatoes among other Scandinavian delights. Alcohol will be served to those 21 and older but must have ID to purchase beverage coupons.

An international Stone Lifting competition will take place on Saturday and Sunday. It is the California qualifier, where professional athletes compete for placement in the Fefor Power Week 2024 in Norway. “Because it’s so exciting, we will have a short break in musical entertainment so everyone can watch the final events and see who wins the competition,” adds Joey.

Heritage Hall will be a large tent filled with Rosemaling artists, fiber arts, and Lefse baking. Beautiful handicrafts made by the Daughters of Norway will also be on display and for purchase.

Little Vikings can paint their own shields and swords, and others can learn new crafts, try music lessons, games, face painting, or join the Rune Quest Scavenger Hunt.

Viking Battles:

Brave Viking warriors travel from abroad to compete in battles like the Stone Strength Competition. Watch these competitions or join in and learn how to become a Viking competitor for a day.

Viking Log Toss – A popular test of strength

Battle Cry

Horn Blowing

Beard Growing contest

Fish Fling for children and adults

Tickets can be purchased at any ticket booth.

Weapons Range:

Four archery lanes

Three axe throwing lanes

One spear lane

Expert instructors will train you in skills that last a lifetime. for tournaments at the Range. Tickets can be purchased at any ticket booth.

Musical Entertainment 2023:

Highland Way

The most versatile Celtic Band around.

Silk Button Butchers

Folk rock Americana

Blindfold Monks

Rooted in the sounds of Irish traditional music, with the heart of a punk band. Southern California Damekor Women’s ensemble specializing in Scandinavian choral music.

Did you know?

The Vikings not only impacted Northern European history but also, raided/interacted with the British and Irish Isles, Spain, North Africa, Southern Italy, Constantinople, North America, and even interacted with the Muslim Abbasid Califphate.

The Norway Hall Foundation has been a member of the Vista Chamber of Commerce since 2021.

This event is also an important fundraiser for the Norway Hall Foundation, with a percentage of the proceeds donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “Because there is a high incidence of MS among people of Scandinavian descent – and many Vikings settled in Northern Europe - we want to help those who are genetically impacted by Scandinavian settlements outside of Scandinavia and others who experience this disease,” says Joey. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, Sweden has among the highest nationwide prevalence of MS estimates in the world.**

With close to 300 members, the Norway Hall Foundation is a Scandinavian cultural center and non-profit California 501(c)3, located at 2006 E Vista Way, Vista, CA. Member organizations are the Sons of Norway Lodge 6-060 and Norwegian Fish Club Odin.

* Ahlgren C, Odén A, Lycke J. High nationwide prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Sweden. Mult Scler. 2011 Aug;17(8):901-8. doi: 10.1177/1352458511403794. Epub 2011 Apr 1. PMID: 21459810. * Atlas of MS / www.atlasofms.org

Fall Events 2023

Ongoing Chamber Events: Registration for attending events can be done at www.vistachamber.org

Government Affairs Meeting (First Thursday of the month): 12:00 – 1:30 pm at The Film Hub (170 Eucalyptus Ave.)

September 7, October 5, November 2

Business Mixers (Second Wednesday of the month): 5:00 – 7:00 pm September 13, October 11

Coffee & Conversation (Third Wednesday of the month): 8:30 – 9:30 am at Cat & Craft Café (3211 Business Park Dr., Ste. B)

August 16, September 20, October 18

Lunch Mob (Fourth Wednesday of the month): 12:00 – 1:00 pm

August 23, September 27, October 25

Outstanding Events:

Vista Hiring Fair: Wednesday, November 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Vista Civic Center. Learn about local companies and their open positions. For more information visit www.vistachamber.org

Ongoing Vista Events:

Vista City Council: Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm Visit www.cityofvista.com for more details.

Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at 325 S. Melrose

Dr.

Alta Vista Botanical Garden’s Kids in the Garden Classes: Second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm $5 per person or free with family membership. Preregister farmerjonesavbg@gmail.com.

For more information visit www.vistachamber.org

Member Events:

Sunrise Vista Golf Tournament: Monday, August 14 at 1pm at the Shadowridge Golf Club (1980 Gateway Drive). Find more information and register your team at vistaeducationfoundation. org.

42nd Street: August 16 – September 2 starting at 8pm at the Moonlight Amphitheatre (1400 Vale Terrace Drive). Find more information and purchase tickets at www.moonlightstage.com

Discovery Gala 2023: Saturday, August 26 at 5:30pm at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Center (1580 Cannon Road).

Find more information and purchase tickets at aguahedionda.org/discoverygala-2023.

33rd Annual Vista Rod Run: Sunday, September 3 from 9:00am – 2:00pm in Downtown Vista.

Find more information and register your car at discovervista.com/rod-run.

Saturday Night Fever The Musical: September 13 – 30 starting at 7:30pm at the Moonlight Amphitheatre (1400 Vale Terrace Drive).

Find more information and purchase tickets at www.moonlightstage.com.

Vista Viking Festival: Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17 at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum (2040 N Santa Fe Ave.). Find more information and purchase tickets at vistavikingfestival.com.

Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Tournament: Monday, September 18 starting at 11:00am at Shadowridge Golf Club (1980 Gateway Drive). Find more information and purchase tickets at www.woundedwarriorhomes. org/golf.

Barbeque at the Museum: Saturday, September 23 at 3:00pm at the Vista Historical Museum (2317 Old Foothill Drive). Find more information on their website www.vistahistoricalsociety.com.

Fall Fun Festival: Saturday, October 14 at 10:00am at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens (1270 Vale Terrace Dr.). Find more information on their website altavistabotanicalgardens.org.

Lifeline’s 50th Anniversary Event: Saturday, October 21 at the Seabird Resort (101 Mission Ave.). Find more information and purchase tickets at lifelinecs.org/50thevent

Executive Committee

DirectorS

Mission Statement

“To facilitate activities, strategic partnerships, promotional and educational opportunities to benefit member businesses and to remove barriers to successful business enterprises."

Regular Monthly Board Meetings: Third Tuesday of the month, 7:30 am at the Film Hub

Denisse Barragan J&R Auto Body

Joe Henschel The Steeping Giant

Roger Herzler CSUSM

Kyle Adams Prohibition Brewing Company

Vicente Hinojosa Advanced Financial Solutions

Jason Roberts Frontline Careers

Terry Van Kirk TVK Designs

Maria Hallett Pacific Western Bank

Matt Koumaras Boys & Girls Club of Vista

Kerri Taylor Solatube

Aaron Gobidas GoBeRewarded Marketing

PAST-CHAIR Dave Baldwin LS Investments

Jessica Schrader Tri-City Medical Center

Shannon Watkins First Citizens Bank

TREASURER Will Burtner Coomber Wines

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Rachel Beld

CHAIR Zeke Corley Your Insurance Place

VICE-CHAIR Betsy Heightman Vista Community Clinic

“Your

Accounting

Alan M. Brown, CPA (760) 212-4993

www.alanmbrowncpa.com

Big Picture Results (619) 940-7599

www.bigpicresults.com

Diane Hagen Accounting Services (760) 715-9888

Apartments

Elan Shadowridge Meadows (760) 598-1222

www.elanshadowridgemeadows.coms

Sycamore Greens Apartments (760) 598-9000

www.sycamoregreensapts.com

Apparel Industry

Architecture

AlphaStudio Design Group (760) 727-2544

www.alphastudio-design.com

Art & Design Studio

The Backfence Society/Only Losers Litter (760) 207-5557

Shadowridge Senior Living (760) 295-3888 shadowridgeseniorliving.org

Attorneys

Attorney Peter M. Liss (760) 643-4050 vistacriminallaw.com

Authors

Epi's ABCD COOKBOOK - Already Been Cooked & Done (760) 941-4234

Autobody & Collision Repairs

Provident Auto Sales (760) 295-4000

Providentauto.com

Golden Wrench Automotive (760) 940-6060

www.gwrench.com

Automobile Repairs & Service

www.dianehagenaccountingservices.com

www.dianehagenaccountingservices.com

Magnus Blue LLP (760) 599-9900

www.politoeppich.com

Agritourism

McMann Farms, Inc. (949) 278-5899

www.mcmannfarms.com

Alzheimers Care Facility

Vista Gardens Memory Care (760) 295-3900

www.vistagardensmemorycare.com

Evolution Smart Bag (602) 330-1819

www.evolutionsmartbag.com

Mortar Studio LLC (760) 770-7703

mortarstudio.net

Appliance Sales & Service

Yingst Appliance (760) 724-8373

www.yappliance.com/index.html

www.backfencesociety.com

Art Galleries

Visions In Art Gallery & Custom Framing (760) 724-1469

www.visionsinart.com

Assisted Living

Pacifica Senior Living Vista (760) 941-1480

www.PacificaSeniorLivingVista.com

www.bbklaw.com/our-team/christine-chacon

Best Best & Krieger, LLP (858) 400-1442 www.bbklaw.com/our-team/ christine-chacon

Paul V. L. Campo, Attorney (760) 639-1680

www.attorneypaulcampo.com

Phyllis J. McGreevey, a Professional Corporation (442) 204-5739

www.mcgreeveylaw.com

Samo Law Group (619) 672-1741 samolaw.com

www.bbklaw.com/our-team/christine-chacon

J & R Auto Body and Paint (760) 724-4923

www.jandrautobody.com

Kenny's Kar Klinic, Inc (760) 726-0572

Patrick Flynn's Collision (760) 758-5139

patflynnsautobody.wordpress.com

Automobile Dealers

Avis Car Sales (760) 330-5260

Neri Discount Alignment (760) 639-4696

www.neridiscountalignment.com

North County Automotive (760) 734-1226

www.northcountyautomotive.com

Tasker's Automotive (760) 758-5200

taskersautomotiveservices.com

TJ Crossman's Auto Repair, Inc. (760) 842-1633

https://www.avis.com/en/locations/us/ca/vista/v8i

www.aviscarsales.com

North County Ford (760) 945-9900

www.north-county-ford.com

news and notes

Freddie’s Place Animal Hospital and Urgent Care

www.tjcrossmansautorepair.com

Freddie’s Place Animal Hospital and Urgent Care came from the good work of Freddie, a Pekingese Therapy Dog. Owners Anthony and Janelle hope to keep Freddie's legacy alive with this urgent, emergency, and wellness care center open 24/7.

At Freddie's Place they are focused on affordability, that's why they're completely transparent with prices. Give them a call at 760-FREDDIE or visit their website freddiesplace.com. They're located at 2395 S Melrose Dr. and are open 24/7 for all your urgent care needs!

Bakeries

Adella's Cookie Creations (760) 583-4124

www.adellascookiecreations.com

Frogy's Donuts & Bakery (760) 758-7779

Little Cakes Cupcake Kitchen (760) 842-5138

www.littlecakeskitchen.com

No More Boring Cakes (760) 484-1818

www.nomoreboringcakes.com

Banks & Credit Unions

California Coast Credit Union (877) 495-1600

www.calcoastcu.org

First Citizens Bank (760) 696-9732

www.firstcitizens.com

Pacific Premier Bank (760) 542-4200

www.ppbi.com

Pacific Western Bank (760) 597-4930

www.pacwest.com

PNC Bank (760) 758-8050

www.pnc.com

San Diego County Credit Union (877) 732-2848

www.sdccu.com

Wells Fargo Bank - Santa Fe (760) 758-9551

www.wellsfargo.com

Banquet Facilities

Vista Elks Lodge (760) 724-1968

www.VistaElks.org

Barber Shops

Culture Barber Lounge (760) 295-2183

Kingdom Kutz (760) 295-0637

efexxapps.com/5fe2cf25b0733

Batteries

Batteries Plus (760) 940-0940

www.batteriesplus.com

Beads & Crystals

Beads, Crystals & More (760) 536-3663

www.beadscrystalsandmore.com

Beauty Salons

Hellbent for Hair (760) 547-6081

www.hellbentforhair.com

Sport Clips Haircuts (760) 295-0662

haircutmenvistaca.com

Bicycle Sales & Accessories

Haro Bikes (800) 289-4276 harobikes.com

Boarding & Kenneling

The Giddy Up Pup Pet Resort & Spa (760) 295-6540 thegiddyuppup.com

Botanical Gardens

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens (760) 945-3954

altavistabotanicalgardens.org

Brewery

Booze Brothers Brewing Co. (760) 295-0217

www.boozebros.com

CoLab Public House (858) 527-9013

www.colabpublichouse.com

Dogleg Brewing Company (760) 295-0402

www.doglegbrewingco.com

Eppig Brewing (760) 295-2009

www.eppigbrewing.com

Five Suits Brewing (760) 278-3483

www.fivesuits.com

Prohibition Brewing Company (760) 295-3525

San Diego North Economic Development Council (760) 510-5919

www.sdnedc.org

Cable Television

Cox Communications, Inc (619) 269-2458

www.cox.com

Cafes

Archer's Arrow (760) 681-7875

www.archersarrowcoffeehouse.com

Red Tail Catering (858) 605-8219

www.redtailcatering.com

The Etouffee Cafe (760) 607-2631

www.the-etouffee-cafe.com

Chambers of Commerce

Vista Chamber of Commerce (760) 726-1122

www.vistachamber.org

Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce (619) 661-6111

www.otaymesa.org

Cleaning/Janitorial Services

Bio-One of Oceanside

(760) 429-0729

www.biooneoceanside.com

Direct Professional Cleaning Service

(760) 672-9042

www.directprofessionalcleaning.com

Clinics & Medical Groups

Children's Physicians Medical Group (877) 276-4543

www.prohibitionbrewingcompany.com

www.prohibitionbrewingcompany.com

Pure Project, LLC (760) 606-7873

www.purebrewing.org

WestBrew (858) 412-4364

WestBrew.com

Business & Management Consultants

Strategic Results Group (760) 940-1381

www.strategicresultsgroup.com

Business Organization

Intesa Communications Group (619) 501-5172

www.Intesacom.com

Wake water co (805) 903-2205

Wakewaterco.com

Business Services

Employees HME (760) 444-0180

www.employeeshme.com

GlassHouse Enterprise (443) 537-3607

ghserves.com

Sabor a Vida Cafe & Deli (760) 536-3331

www.saboravidacafeanddeli.com

Candy/Confections

Sunset Bay Candy Company (760) 295-2833

sunsetbaycandy.com

Carpet Cleaning

Ultimate Carpet Cleaning (760) 994-3200

www.yourultimateclean.com

Caterers

Bleu Oak Charcuterie (760) 845-4453

www.bleuoakcharcuterie.com

Bread & Cheese EateryCatering (619) 709-6016

breadandcheeseeatery.com

Full Metal Burgers (760) 334-2464

www.fullmetalburgers.com

Hesed Group Inc. dba Herban Eats dba Tailored Desserts (760) 271-6416

www.herbaneats.net

Child Care

Little Bears Tender Care 1-760-536-3708

littlebearstendercare.com

Chiropractors

Pacific Family Chiropractic (760) 643-9191

www.pacificfamilychiropractic.com

Churches & Religious Organizations

Commonwealth Church (760) 453-0106

www.commonwealthsd.org

Faith Lutheran Church (760) 724-7700

www.faithvista.org

Lifeway Baptist Church (760) 724-2280

www.lifewaychurchvista.com

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (760) 945-8000

www.stfrancis-vista.org

United Methodist Church of Vista (760) 726-0442

www.umcvista.org

news and notes

www.cpmgsandiego.com

Pathway Health Clinic (760) 945-4673

www.pathway-healthclinic.com

Vista Family Health Center (760) 941-7050

www.vfhc.com

Coaching

True Identity Life Coaching (760) 639-8791

trueidentity.coach

Coffee

Cat & Craft Cafe (760) 295-1181

catandcraftcafe.com

Computer Networks & Communications

Strategic IT Group (760) 598-5005

www.strategicitg.com

Computer Sales & Service

The Computer Factory (760) 744-4315

www.thecomputerfactory.net

Kindness Certified Company

This is their second and first location in Vista. La Jolla Vein & Vascular brings together board-certified experts in Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology to provide the most advanced treatments for vascular disorders of the legs, feet and pelvis.

Learn more about them on their website ljvascular.com or visit them at 906 Sycamore Ave, Ste. 100.

La Jolla Vein & Vascular

Construction

Gabriel Home Service (760) 805-4577

www.gabrielhomeservice.com

KIRE Builders, Inc. (888) 954-7326

www.kirebuildersinc.com

Consultants

ADU Gurus LLC (760) 313-1000 adugurus.com

Azzur Group (619) 330-5050

www.azzur.com

CMTC - CA Manufacturing Technology Consulting (424) 255-0505

www.cmtc.com

Eckert & Sons, Inc. (760) 500-0013

Contractors

Nucave Construction Inc. (760) 310-2393

www.nucaveconstruction.com

Council Member/ Candidate

Dan O'Donnell - Vista City Councilmember District 4 (708) 639-8198

Mayor John Franklin (760) 689-2220

www.johnfranklin.org

Country Clubs - Golf

Shadowridge Golf Club (760) 727-7700

www.shadowridgecc.com

Vista Valley Country Club (760) 758-2800

www.vistavalley.com

Cremation

CSI - Cremation Services Inc (760) 727-8906

www.csicremationandburial.com

Dance Studio

Encinitas Ballet Academy (760) 632-4947

www.encinitasballet.com

Dentists

Children's Primary Dental Group (888) 630-5550

www.childrensprimarydental.com

Coleman Advanced Dentistry (760) 726-0770

www.sandiegocosmeticdental.com

Dreamtime Dentistry Dental Group (760) 389-3085

www.dreamtimedentistry.com

Main Street Dental (760) 295-9870

www.msdsmiles.com

Santa Fe Dental Group (760) 732-5878

www.thevistadentist.com

Developmental Services

Sunny Days Sunshine Center (866) 417-8669

Twisted Horn Mead & Cider (760) 295-5888

www.twistedhornmead.com

Distribution

Bimbo Bakeries USA (760) 599-7005 bimbobakeriesusa.com

Education Consultants

Future InSight LLC (760) 237-8224

www.futureinsight101.com

Electricians

Chambers Electric, Inc. (760) 598-5498

www.chamberselectricinc.com

Kent Electrical Services (442) 500-4342

www.kentelectricalsandiego.com

MC Industrial Electric (760) 593-8833

mcindustrialelectric.com

Embroidery

Embroidery Image (760) 726-4167

www.embroideryimage.com

Employment Agencies

Equus Workforce Solutions (760) 871-1900 equusworks.com

Entertainment

Altitude Trampoline Park (760) 842-5142

www.altitudetrampolinepark.com

Event Coordinators

City Gates Events (760) 945-3758

citygatesevents.com

E.G. Concert Group LLC (760) 509-6474

ETS Productions Inc. (844) 663-8368

www.etsprod.com

In Motion Events (760) 692-2900 inmotionevents.com

Face Painting

Painting Fun (661) 916-4611

www.instagram.com/ paintingfun2022/?hl=en

Fences

Vista Fence Co., Inc. (760) 941-1629

www.vistafence.com

Financial Planning & Investments

Advanced Financial Solutions (760) 639-0160

Edward Jones - Nicole White (760) 630-8268

www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones - Scott Patterson

CFP®

(760) 599-5810

Magallon Funeral Home (760) 522-3356

www.magallonfuneralhome.com

Furniture Sales

Ideal Mattress Furniture Center (760) 631-4990

www.idealmattress.net

www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/scott-patterson?query=Scott+Patterson

www.edwardjones.com/ us-en/financial-advisor/scottpatterson?query=Scott+Patterson

Thrivent Financial (760) 691-5271

Games, Toys & Hobbies

www.sunnydayssunshinecenter. com/contact/san-diego-ca

www.sunnydayssunshinecenter.com/contact/san-diego-ca

Distillery

Local Roots Kombucha (619) 452-0165

www.localrootskombucha.com

Engineering

Excel Engineering (760) 745-8118

www.excelengineering.net

Tory R. Walker Engineering, Inc (760) 414-9212

www.trwengineering.com

www.advanced-financial-solutions.com www.advanced-financial-solutions.com

www.advanced-financial-solutions.com

Dave Baldwin - LS Investment Management (760) 231-1103

www.lsinvestmentmanagement.com

Edward Jones - Mark Mertsoc (760) 599-1000

www.edwardjones.com/us-en/mark-mertsoc

www.edwardjones.com/us-en/ mark-mertsoc

connect.thrivent.com/heritage-financial-group

connect.thrivent.com/heritagefinancial-group

Fire Sprinklers

Titan Fire Protection, Inc. (760) 295-3436

www.titanfpinc.com

Fitness

North County Fitness & Performance (760) 321-3200

www.northcounty.fitness

Food Products, Services, Supplies & Brokers

Colors Enterprise, Inc. (760) 597-1400

www.colorspizza.com

Food Trucks

Mexico City Cuisine (760) 822-4871

www.mexicocitycuisine.com

Funeral Homes

Allen Brothers Mortuary (760) 726-2555

www.allenbrothersmortuary.com

Eternal Hills Memorial Park Mortuary & Crematory (760) 754-6600

www.eternalhillsmortuary.com

news and notes

Pair-A-Dice Games (760) 940-0139

pairadicegames.com

Gasoline Stations

Santa Fe Petroleum (760) 724-1660

Government & Govt. Officials

City of Vista (760) 639-6130

www.cityofvista.com

Graphic Design

Adobe (408) 753-5826

www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/split-pdf.html

www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/ split-pdf.html

Janet McAlpine Graphic Design (760) 331-8729

Grocery Stores

Frazier Farms (760) 758-7175

www.frazierfarmsmarket.com

Rodeo's Meat Market, Inc (760) 758-0513

www.rodeosmarket.com

Stater Bros. Sycamore (760) 727-7080

www.staterbros.com

The North County office of Assemblymember Laurie Davies recently had their Grand Opening in Oceanside. Assemblymember Davies represents Vista at the state level. Learn more about the services offered to residents at ad74.asmrc.org.

Assemblymember Laurie Davies

Health & Wellness

Anoint for Wellness (760) 383-3099

www.anointforwellness.com

First Alarm Wellness (760) 275-1469

www.firstalarmwellness.com

Palomar Health Foundation (760) 889-0958

www.Palomarhealthfoundation.org

The Lotus of Longevity Wellness Center (760) 310-8770

thelotusoflongevity.org

Transformative Wellness (858) 444-0414

transformativemedspa.com

TrueCare (760) 736-6767

www.truecare.org

Wild At Heart Botanicals (360) 265-9657

wildatheartbotanicals.com

Your CBD Store - Vista (760) 498-9176

www.getsunmed.com

Health Products & Nutritional Supplements

Coastal Cannabis (760) 734-7081

www.coastalwellnessdispensaryca.com

March and Ash

(760) 624-7336

www.marchandash.com

The Cake House

(760) 295-0755

www.cakehousecannabisvista.com

Heating & Air Conditioning

Air Crafts Heating & Air Conditioning

(760) 749-3667

www.aircraftshvac.com

Airmerica Air Conditioning & Heating

(858) 663-2551

airmericahvacca.com

West Coast Heating, Air Conditioning, and Solar (619) 473-7530

www.westcoastheatcool.com

Home Healthcare

Care Choice Health Systems, Inc.

(760) 405-1505

www.carechoicehomecare.com

Hospitals & Medical Centers

Scripps Health

1-800-727-4777

www.scripps.org

Tri-City Medical Center

(760) 724-8411

www.tricitymed.org

Vista Community Clinic

(760) 631-5000 x 1139

www.vistacommunityclinic.org

Hot Tubs & Spas

Dimension One Spas of San Diego

(760) 598-8922

www.d1spassandiego.com

Hotels, Motels & Resorts

Ayres Hotel (714) 540-6060

www.ayreshotels.com

Hyatt Place San Diego Carlsbad/ Vista (760) 814-8879

www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/hyatt-place-san-diego-vista-carlsbad/crqzs

www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ california/hyatt-place-san-diegovista-carlsbad/crqzs

TownePlace Suites Carlsbad/Vista (760) 216-6010

Insurance - General

Jewelry

Lingerie

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanvi-towneplace-suites-san-diego-carlsbad-vista

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ sanvi-towneplace-suites-sandiego-carlsbad-vista

Housing Developer

Caritas Corporation (760) 724-7979

www.caritascorp.org

Human Resources Services & Training

Frontline Careers LLC (855) 706-5463

www.frontlinecareers.com

SDHR Consulting (888) 220-9286 sdhrconsulting.com

Ice Cream

Cold Stone Creamery Vista (760) 758-8805

www.coldstonecreamery.com/ stores/20254

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream (760) 295-0636 handelsicecream.com/store/vista

Individuals/Civic Members

Armen Kurdian Garry Garretson Mary Trimmins

Insurance - Commercial/ Business

Shorebreak Insurance (760) 512-1300

www.shorebreakinsurance.com

Allstate Insurance & Financial Products-Timmons (760) 806-1630

www.allstateagencies.com/deedeet/welcome

www.allstateagencies.com/ deedeet/welcome

Alta Vista Insurance Agency (760) 724-2124

www.altavistainsurance.com

Bill Corley Insurance Agency/Network One Insurance (858) 569-8100

Network1@yourinsuranceplace.com

JBC Insurance Services (760) 509-1070

www.jbcinsuranceservices.com

John Shakarian Jeweler (760) 726-1670

www.johnshakarianjeweler.com

Junk Removal

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling North San Diego (760) 291-8917

jdognorthsandiego.com

Landscape

Westturf Landscape Management Inc (760) 650-3120 westturf.com

Deja Vu Love Boutique (760) 598-5889

www.shoptheloveboutique.com

Locksmiths

Quality Lock & Security Services (760) 945-4545

www.qlsecurity.com

Vista Lock & Safe Company (760) 726-0310

www.vistalockandsafe.net

Manufacturer-Food

The Steeping Giant, LLC (760) 544-2681

www.thesteepinggiant.com

Laundry Service

agency.nationwide.com/ca/vista/92081/susan-jaye-mcarthur-10734531

Nationwide Insurance - McArthur & Associates (760) 599-9300 x104 agency.nationwide.com/ca/ vista/92081/susan-jaye-mcarthur-10734531

Insurance - Medical/ Dental

Pacific National Insurance (858) 210-6448

www.pacnatins.com

Insurance-Life/Health

Medicare Answers Gal an affiliate of Bridlewood Insurance (310) 614-7533

Medicareanswersgal.com

Insurance-Property & Casualty

Tague Insurance Agency (760) 729-1143

www.tagueins.com

Janitorial Supplies

North County Janitorial Supply (760) 758-5622

EZ Express Laundry (760) 724-9900

www.facebook.com/EzExpressLaundry

Shadowridge Laundry, Inc. (760) 586-3967

Legal Services

Law Office of Daniel S. Rose, PC (760) 758-8000 dsrpc.com

Legal Shield (760) 216-8372

bradkarow.wearelegalshield.com

Petrov Personal Injury Lawyers (619) 344-0360

petrovlawfirm.com

Lighting-Fixtures & Supplies

Solatube Home Daylight (760) 602-3223 solatubehome.com

news and notes

Lifeline Community Services

Manufacturer-Medical Devices

Bolder Sky Consulting (760) 519-9454

www.boldersky-consulting.com

Manufacturers

Advanced Transit Solutions, Inc. (760) 598-2874

atsi-ptc.com

Applied Membranes, Inc. (760) 727-3711

www.appliedmembranes.com

Applied Spectral Imaging (760) 929-2840

www.spectral-imaging.com

Ascend Coffee Roasters (760) 715-8023

ascendroasters.com

BioFilm, Inc (760) 727-9030

www.astroglide.com

DDH Enterprise, Inc (760) 599-0171

www.ddhgroup.net

Kindness Certified Company

Lifeline Community Services celebrated the grand opening of their Drop-InCenter “The House” Backyard Beautification Project. This space will serve foster youth and youth at risk for or currently experiencing homelessness. This project was possible due to a grant from the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors and the Church at Rancho Bernardo.

Learn more about the services Lifeline Community Services provide at lifelinecs.org.

DIG Corporation

(800) 322-9146

www.digcorp.com

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps

(760) 743-2211

www.drbronner.com

Earthlite, LLC (760) 599-1112

www.earthlite.com

Fresh Creative Foods

(760) 597-1270

www.freshcreativefoods.com

H20 Innovation USA Inc.

(760) 639-4400

www.h2oinnovation.com

HRE Performance Wheels (760) 598-1960

www.hrewheels.com

Leica Biosystems

(760) 539-1100

www.leicabiosystems.com

Leidos

(858) 826-9090

www.leidos.com

McCain, Inc.

(760) 727-8100

www.mccain-inc.com

Medental International, Inc.

(760) 727-5889

www.medentalinternational.com

NuFACE (760) 734-4545

www.mynuface.com

OYC Americas, Inc.

(760) 659-5943

www.oycus.com

Raveon Technology Corp.

(760) 444-5995

www.raveon.com

Root and Splendor

(858) 837-4509

rootandsplendor.com

Rugged Ranch Products

(858) 335-9679

www.ruggedranch.net

Solatube International, Inc.

(760) 597-4400

www.solatube.com

TechNiche International

(760) 476-0654

www.techniche-intl.com

Tempo Communications, Inc.

(760) 510-0526

www.tempocom.com

The Coromega Company, Inc

(760) 599-6088

www.coromega.com

The GHT Companies

(760) 542-3000

www.theghtcompanies.com

Watkins Wellness (760) 598-6464

www.watkinsmfg.com

Marketing Consultants

GoBeRewarded (760) 642-2792

www.goberewarded.com

My San Diego North County (619) 208-8710

www.mysdnc.com

Humble Pie Communications

(760) 908-6931

www.humblepiecommunications.com

Ideas Cabrera (760) 941-8492

www.ideascabrera.com

Star Fox Media

(760) 822-9610

www.starfox.media

Yellow Line Digital (858) 524-6269

yellowlinedigital.com

Martial Arts

North Coast Jiu Jitsu (760) 659-6557 northcoastjj.com

Medical Equipment

Harmony Home Medical (760) 993-5444 harmonyhomemedical.com

Medical Products

Medipal Inc. (760) 579-2679 www.medipal.com

Merchant Services

CardConnect-Paymatrix (760) 473-7703 cardconnect.com/partner/amir-khodor

Mobile Food Concessions

Finest City Kettlecorn (619) 980-0880

Mortgage

CouNTYwide Mortgage Lending (760) 473-2495 sraitt.gemcorp.com

Mortgage Brokers & Lenders

Mutual of Omaha (619) 416-2543 mutualreverse.com/soleia-lafaye

Mortgage Lenders

Resban Vista (760) 716-1095 www.resban.com/vista

Museums

Vista Historical Society (760) 630-0444 www.vistahistoricalsociety.com

Music Education & Sales

San Diego County Music Exchange (760) 630-7451 www.sdmusicexchange.com

Nail Salon

STAR NAILS BAR (760) 305-8855 starnailsbar.com

Newspapers

North County Daily Star (760) 696-8270

northcountydailystar.com

TheVistaPress.com (760) 644-5035

www.thevistapress.com

Non Profit / Charity

ABC Hopes, Inc. (951) 298-9447

www.abchopes.com

Agua Hedionda Lagoon foundation (760) 271-1356

www.aguahedionda.org

Amigos de Vista Lions Club (760) 500-6964

e-clubhouse.org/sites/vista_amigos/contact.php

BIPOC Support Foundation (888) 695-2476

www.bipocsupportfoundation.org

Civic Communities

(619) 533-7184 www.civiccommunities.com

Equation Collaborative (213) 952-2074

www.equationcollaborative.org

Foundation For Women Warriors (310) 733-2450

foundationforwomenwarriors.org

God's Heart Ministry - Las Valientes (760) 439-1133

www.lasvalientes.org

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County (619) 518-8662

sdgoodwill.org

Got Your Back San Diego (760) 845-7789

www.gotyourbacksandiego.org

Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA (760) 758-0808

ymcasd.org/mottino

Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies (760) 519-7806

www.kidsforpeaceglobal.org

Love Your Feral Felines (LYFF) (760) 542-8509

loveyourferalfelines.com

Norway Hall Foundation (858) 922-8655

www.norwayhall.com

Operation HOPE - North County (760) 536-3880

www.operationhopeshelter.org

Sleep in Heavenly Peace - San Diego North (760) 533-1239

www.shpbeds.org

TERI, Inc. (760) 721-1706

www.teriinc.org

The Bethesda Recovery Center (760) 945-5290

choicesinrecoveryvista.org

The Veterans Art Project (760) 815-8868

www.vetart.org

Vista American Little League (760) 486-5407

www.vallbaseball.com

Vista Gem and Mineral Society (760) 214-8770

vistarocks.org

W Sherman Winseman Foundation (626) 310-3131

www.wsw-foundation.com

Wounded Warrior Homes (760) 205-5050

www.woundedwarriorhomes.org

Notary Services

Tricity Notary (619) 436-9660

rusnotarysd.com

Nursing Homes

Vista Knoll Specialized Care (760) 518-0002

www.vistaknoll.com

Nutrition

Roger Fitness (323) 867-4298

rogermacedoflores.goherbalife.com/Catalog/Home/Index/en-US

rogermacedoflores.goherbalife. com/Catalog/Home/Index/en-US

Office Equipment - Sales & Repair

Sharp Business Systems (619) 258-1400

www.sbsofsandiego.com

Office Space Rental Sae Kitchen Inc. (760) 822-2904

saekitchen.com

The Film Hub (760) 643-0850

www.thefilmhubinc.com

Office-Supplies, Equipment & Furniture

Staples (760) 639-1420

www.staples.com

Organizations & Clubs

Assistance League of North Coast (760) 518-9188

www.assistanceleaguenorthcoast.com

Boys & Girls Club of Vista (760) 724-6606

www.bgcvista.org

Green Oak Ranch (760) 727-0251

www.greenoakranch.org

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank (858) 527-1419

www.sandiegofoodbank.org

Kainga Music (760) 828-8415

www.kaingamusic.com

Kiwanis Club of Sunrise Vista (316) 650-9068

kiwanisclubofsunrisevista.org

Lifeline Community Services (760) 726-4900

lifelinecs.org

MAAC (760) 471-4210

www.maacproject.org

Moonlight Cultural Foundation (760) 630-7650

www.moonlightstage.com

New Haven Youth & Family Services (760) 630-4035

www.newhavenyfs.org

North County African American Women's Assoc. (760) 978-6534

www.ncaawa.org

Pride of Vista Lions Club

www.lionsclubs.org/en

Rotary Club of El Camino Real (760) 650-2582

www.oceansidecarotary.org

Shadowridge Owners Association

c/o PCM (760) 918-8040

www.shadowridgeghoa.com

Solutions for Change, Inc. (760) 941-6545

www.solutionsforchange.org

Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland (760) 683-9427

www.soroptimistvista.org

The Vista Conservancy (760) 758-7710

The Woman's Club of Vista GFWC (760) 716-5315

Tri-City Hospital Foundation (760) 940-3520

www.tricityhospitalfoundation.org

Vista Education Foundation

vistaeducationfoundation.org

Vista Firefighters Association

vistafirefighters.com

Vista Rotary (760) 500-4533

portal.clubrunner.ca/7676

Welcoming Services San Diego (760) 622-5954

Women's Resource Center (760) 757-3500

www.wrcsd.org

Orthodontists

David S. Han, MS, DMD, APC (760) 726-4790

www.hanortho.com

Shadowridge Orthodontics (760) 598-1707

www.shadowridgeorthodontics.com

Surf and Smile Orthodontics (760) 724-7887

surfnsmiles.com

The Smile Patio (760) 527-2846

www.thesmilepatio.com

Packaging Distributor

Peek Packaging (760) 438-1616

www.peekpackaging.com

Packaging Machinery

Marburg Industries, Inc. (760) 727-3762

www.marburgind.com

Party Equipment Rentals

Allie's Party Equipment Rental, Inc (760) 591-4314

www.alliesparty.com

North County Yard Greetings (760) 612-1702

www.northcountyyardgreetings.com

San Diego Balloons and More (760) 390-2932

www.sandiegoballoonsandmore.com

Payroll Services

Business Payroll Service (760) 510-6796

businesspayrollservice.com

Pest Control Services

Corky's Pest Control (800) 901-1102

www.corkyspest.com

Spartan Termite (916) 241-5389 spartantermite.com

Pet Grooming

Hairy's Pet Spa (760) 598-1005

Pet Services

Doggy Dental (760) 989-9316

Pets - Feed & Supplies

Carlsbad Pet and Feed (760) 295-5722

carlsbadpetandfeed.net

Pharmaceutical Bachem (760) 691-3800

www.bachem.com

Physical Therapy

All Star Physical Therapy Inc. (760) 295-4175

www.allstarphysicaltherapy.net

Physicians

Greater Tri Cities IPA Medical Group (760) 941-7309 x140

www.gtcipa.com

La Jolla Vein & Vascular (858) 550-0330

www.LJVascular.com

Moradi MD (760) 726-6451

www.moradimd.com

Plumbing

Hanna Plumbing & Supply, Inc (760) 726-2002

www.hannaplumbing.com

KB Plumbing & Remodeling (760) 536-4576

Vista Plumbing, Inc. (760) 758-2345

www.vistaplumbing.com

Water Wise Plumbing, Backflow & Drains, INC. (760) 407-5710

www.waterwiseplumber.com

Pre School/Childcare

Building Kidz of Vista (858) 699-5494

Speak Fire Publishing (619) 292-8772

www.speakfire.today

Propane

Lava Propane, LLC (760) 599-4735

www.lavapropane.com

Pacific Premier Bank

www.buildingkidzschool.com/ schools/vista-at-taylor-street/

Children's Paradise (760) 724-5600

www.childrensparadise.com

Educational Enrichment Systems, Inc. (858) 569-7273

www.educ-enrichment.org

Printing Services

760Print (760) 758-1140

www.760print.com

Advantage Color Graphics (714) 538-3881

avantageinc.com

CopyMax (760) 732-1122

www.copymaxinc.com

Dragon Printing (760) 433-2813

www.dragonprintingonline.com

Minuteman Press of Oceanside (760) 687-3443

www.buildingkidzschool.com/vista-at-taylor minuteman.com/us/locations/ca/oceanside

minuteman.com/us/locations/ca/ oceanside

Vista Printing (760) 726-3532

www.vistaprinting.com

Professional Services

Cintas Corporation (760) 760-8422

www.cintas.com

Property Management

Silverado Community Management Services, Inc. (760) 407-7575 x105

www.scmsonline.com

Public Relations & Advertising

Taylor PR Strategies (760) 213-5686

www.taylorprstrategies.com

Publishers

Armed Forces Dispatch Newspaper (619) 280-2985

www.afdispatch.com

San Diego Union Tribune (760) 529-4818

www.sandiegouniontribune.com

Real Estate

Cristine Clark & Jamie Gilman Team (760) 500-5189

www.cristineclark.com

HomeSmart Realty West

www.runatherealtor.com

Jim Wirkkala Real Estate (619) 300-8253

JimWcbrealty.com

Keller Williams Realty - De'Angelo Edwards (619) 630-6362

www.facebook.com/Dedwardss42

Kindness Certified Company

At Pacific Premier Bank they work hard every day to set themselves apart, and their dedication to their clients is standard operating procedure. They offer a full array of deposit and loan products and services for commercial businesses, nonprofit organizations, and consumers.

Lund Team Real Estate (760) 438-0800

www.lundteam.com

Michael West, Broker (760) 521-1077

lifestylesbymike.com

Over the Top Realty (844) 688-7473

www.overthetoprealty.realestate

Sunroad Vista Land Partners (858) 362-8500

www.sunroadenterprises.com

Team Holtz Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crest Real Estate (661) 406-6512

Real Estate-Commercial

Coseo Family Three, LLC (760) 931-1134

www.coveycommercial.com

Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate NSDC

(760) 929-9700

www.lee-associates.com

San Diego Commercial

(619) 840-7892

www.sandiegocommercial.info

SVN Vanguard

(619) 453-0954

svnvanguard.com

Massiv Construction (760) 497-8427

massivconstruction.com

Rental Agency

AVIS/Budget Car and Truck Rental (DBA: DJQB Rentals, Inc) (760) 945-4527

Mama 'n Papa's Pizza Grotto (760) 941-3900

www.mamanpapaspizza.com

McDonald's of Vista (760) 724-2728

www.mcdonalds.com

Mikko Sushi (760) 842-8001

www.mikkosushi.com

When Pigs Fly BBQ (760) 295-7993

www.whenpigsflybbq.com

Wildwood Crossing and Cantina (760) 758-1513

www.wildwoodcrossing.net

Safes & Vaults

Brown Safe Manufacturing, Inc. (760) 233-2293

www.brownsafe.com

Schools, Colleges & Education

www.facebook.com/Team-Holtz-Berkshire-Hathaway-HomeServices-Crest-Real-Estate-36405581086620

www.facebook.com/TeamHoltz-Berkshire-HathawayHomeServices-Crest-Real-Estate-36405581086620

The Lund Team, Inc (760) 828-7654

www.lundteam.com

The Property Shoppe (760) 539-7995

www.regalthepropertyshoppe.com

Real Estate Developers & Developments

Atomic Investments (619) 234-7966

www.atomic-inc.com

Tideline Partners LLC (760) 295-9111

www.tidelinepartners.com

Real Estate Inspection Services

West Inspection Services (760) 696-5864

www.westinspectionservices.com

Real Estate-Holdings & Management

Greene Properties, Inc. (760) 727-6888

Real Estate-Residential

Brenda DeAngelis, Realtor

(760) 458-4976

www.BeeInCali.com

Compadre Brokers (760) 385-8660

compadrebrokers.com

Green Team Realty (760) 815-4872

www.greenteam760.com

Turbo Home Team (425) 390-4401

Recycling

Lee's Iron & Metal

(760) 500-5786

www.leesironandmetal.com

Remodeling - Repairs

Guedes Construction Inc.

(760) 295-3036

www.guedesconstruction.com

www.avis.com/en/locations/us/ca/vista/v8i

www.avis.com/en/locations/us/ca/ vista/v8i

Restaurants

Albertacos Mex Food, Inc (760) 598-6047

albertacos.net/location

Alohana Acai Bowls (760) 216-6824

www.alohanaacaisd.com

Best Pizza & Brew (760) 536-3401

www.bestpizzaandbrew.com

Chick-fil-A Hwy 78 & Vista Village (760) 607-9373

Pepper Tree Frosty (760) 726-0732

Pokitomik (951) 973-3673

Www.Pokitomik.com

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (760) 639-6086

www.raisingcanes.com

Rancho Grande El Toro Mexican Cuisine (760) 716-4846

ranchoeltoromexicancuisine.com

Silverback Breakfast & Cafe (760) 216-6093

Retail Babies in Bloom (760) 940-2229

www.babies-in-bloom.com

Jacksons Food Stores (208) 888-6061

www.Jacksons.com

Lady Melissa's Botanicals (601) 850-3339

ladymelissasbotanicals.com

Ready America, Inc. (760) 295-0234

www.readyamerica.com

Trade Marker International DBA Hemptique (760) 602-4862

hemptique.com

Bella Mente Montessori Academy (760) 621-8948

www.bellamentecharter.org

California State University San Marcos (760) 750-8700

www.csusm.edu

Classical Academy Vista (760) 330-9800

www.classicalacademy.com

Guajome Park Academy (760) 631-8500

www.guajome.net

www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/ca/hwy-78-vista-village

www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/ca/ hwy-78-vista-village

Ciao Ristorante Italiano (760) 630-7333

www.ciao2.com

Culichi Town (442) 224-7800

www.culichitowns.com

Curbside Cafe (760) 630-2747

www.curbsidecafevistaca.com

Grand Slam Pizza-Vista, LLC (760) 599-1199

www.grandslamvista.com

Hungry Bear Deli (760) 295-2295

www.hungrybeardeli.com

Lamppost Pizza/Backstreet Brewery (760) 407-7600

www.lamppostpizzavista.com

silverbackbreakfast.com

Sizzler Restaurant (760) 726-2000 www.sizzler.com

Swami's Cafe Vista (442) 216-2985

www.swamiscafe.com

The Yellow Deli (760) 630-0040

www.yellowdeli.com/vista

Truphilly Steak (760) 390-6160 truphillysteak.com

Vista Village Pub (760) 643-1619

www.vistavillagepubca.com

Water Shack

(760) 941-1192

www.watershack.net

Vista Twilight Market (760) 349-2945

www.vistatwilightmarket.com

Retirement Communities

Arcadia Place (760) 945-5555

holidayseniorliving.com/ retirement-communities/holidayarcadia-place-vista-ca

Roofing & Insulation

Acclaimed Commercial Roofing (760) 212-7695

acclaimedroof.com

Schott Roofing, Inc. (760) 630-6450

www.schottroofing.com

news and notes

Pokitomik

North County Trade Tech High School (760) 598-0782

www.tradetechhigh.org

Palomar Community College (760) 744-1150

www.palomar.edu

Tri-City Christian Schools (760) 630-8227 X215

www.tccs.org

Vista Adult School (760) 758-7122 x8099

www.vistaadultschool.org

Vista Unified School District (760) 726-2170

www.vistausd.org

Screenprinting

Alchemy Print Co (760) 650-2282

www.alchemyprintco.com

Pokitomik is not your regular poke place, they bring the freshest and most wholesome ingredients to make the most explosive Poke! Owner Anthony Alvarez is also a firefighter who with the help of his fiance and kids (pictured holding the banner) want to bring this explosive poke into your life. Visit them at their location at 1651 S Melrose Dr., open every day from 11am-10pm. Don't forget to take a picture at their selfie stations!

Kindness Certified Company

Security Services & Patrol

Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems, Inc

(760) 942-0688

www.rsfsecurity.com

Senior Services

Memory Lane LLC (760) 445-3639

Memorylanevillage.com

Senior Services: Assisted Living

Silver Oak Country Estates (760) 216-6103

www.silveroakcountryestates.com

Senior Services: Independent Living

San Diego PACE Vista (619) 205-4585 sdpace.org

Senior Services: Medicare Insurance

Bridlewood Insurance Solutions (760) 420-7859

www.bridlewood-saunders.com

Shopping Centers

North County Square (858) 699-5958

www.shopnorthcountysquare.com

Short Term Rentals

The Rancho Vista - Airbnb

www.airbnb.com/p/sunnyinvista

Signs

Option D Graphics, LLC

(760) 936-0515

www.optiondgraphics.com

Sign Art Graphix, Inc.

(760) 940-1947

www.signartgraphix.com

Signarama

(760) 744-5046

www.signarama-sanmarcos.com

Software

Good Peeps

(760) 846-0123

www.good-peeps.com

Solar Energy Equipment & Systems

Burtek Energy

(914) 819-8969

Cosmic Solar

(760) 749-1111

www.cosmicsolar.com

Soundproofing

SoundAway Corporation

(760) 599-3985

www.SoundAway.com

Sporting Goods

Malo'o LLC

(858) 876-0128 malooracks.com

Ocean Reef Inc. (760) 744-9430 oceanreefgroup.com

Staffing: Temporary & Permanent

One Source (760) 919-3009

onesourcehk.com

Storage

Stor'em Self Storage (760) 727-3470

www.storem.com

Tax Preparation & Bookkeeping

DePauw Johnson, Inc. Tax & Financial Services

(760) 941-1763

depauwtax.business.site

Melco Business & Tax Service (760) 945-1888

www.PhilipHelmuth-EA.com

Plaza Tax Service (760) 724-7113

www.plazataxservice.com

Telecommunications

AT&T - Corporate (800) 750-2355

www.att.com

Theatre Group

Vista's Broadway Theater (760) 728-1002

www.broadwayvista.biz

Toilet Rentals

Diamond Environmental Services (760) 744-7191

www.diamondprovides.com

Rocket Johns, Inc. (760) 520-5902

rocketjohns.com

Transportation

North County Transit District (760) 966-6500

www.gonctd.com

Travel Agencies\Cruises

Vacations by Andrea (760) 730-3829

www.vacationsbyandrea.com

Trophies & Plaques

B & K Engraving (760) 726-0311

www.bandkengraving.com

Truck Rentals

Vista Truck Rentals / Quick Check Smog (760) 940-9831

www.quickchecksmog.com

Tutorial Services

Mathnasium (619) 757-0233

www.mathnasium.com/vista

Utilities

San Diego County Water Authority (858) 522-6700

www.sdcwa.org

SDG&E - San Diego Gas & Electric Co (800) 411-7343

www.sdge.com

Vista Irrigation District (760) 597-3100

www.vidwater.org

Venue

Bluebird Canyon Ranch

The Vistonian Venue (602) 950-217

vistonianvenue.com

Veterinarians

Aloha Animal Hospital (760) 724-8313

www.alohaanimalhospital.com

Freddie's Place Animal Hospital + Urgent Care (760) 373-3343

www.freddiesplace.com

Mohnacky Animal Hospital of Vista (760) 758-8004

www.mohnackyvet.com

Videography

Chris Ryan (760) 410-4443

www.chrisryanvideo.com

Max Lux Media (760) 822-9147

www.maxluxmedia.com

Waste & Recycling

EDCO (760) 727-1600

www.edcodisposal.com

Lightweight Debris Removal (866) 345-5646

www.lwdumpsters.com

Website Design

TVK Designs Websites & Graphics (760) 214-5064

www.tvkdesigns.com

news and notes

Kingdom Kutz

Wholesale

GDS Industries, Inc.

(866) 431-4567

www.gds-industries.com

Tainong Seeds, Inc

(760) 598-2368

www.tainongseeds.com

Window Coverings

www.monstertreeservice.com/north-county

Wind-O Screens LLC

(760) 232-6133

www.wind-oscreens.com

Winery

Coomber Craft Wines Vista (858) 354-3910

Grafted Cellars

(760) 295-6612

www.graftedcellars.com

Yoga Studio

Yoga Branch Studio (760) 390-3640

www.monstertreeservice.com/north-county

yogabranch.com

Youth Sports Groups

Vista Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading

(760) 650-2522

www.vistapopwarner.com

Vista Soccer Club (760) 940-8804

www.vistasoccerclub.org

Kindness Certified Company

Kingdom Kutz celebrated their Grand Opening with a BAM! From food trucks to music and even barber competitions.

Is it almost time for a haircut? Visit Kingdom Kutz at 101 S Indiana Ave in Downtown Vista for your next fresh cut.

Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

Conveniently located in Vista off Hwy 78

is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of the North County community, today and in the future...