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New Cinema in North Park

May 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Ethan van Thillo of the Media Arts Center San Diego sits in one of the comfortable seats at the center’s new cinema. Innovative Cinema Debuts in North Park Media Arts San Diego opens screening room for local, foreign and independent films By Cecilia Buckner Until now, the primary focus of the Media Arts Center San Diego Digital Gym in North Park was to provide programs for the community that teach filmmaking and video skills. Offering such programs as the Teen Producers Project — involving teens in the filming of documentaries, the nonprofit producer of the annual San Diego Latino Film Festival... [Read the full story]

Features

Backyard Chicks

June 3, 2012 · Comments Off

BACKYARD CHICKS The Berkley Household has a pecking order By Cecilia Buckner Holley Berkley has her hands full of chicks. Quiet evenings around the dining room table, leisurely neighborhood strolls and . . . the cackle of backyard chickens? While the latter may not complete your picture of the ideal home setting, raising chickens is increasingly becoming a part of many residents’ lives, including that of the Berkleys. Holly Berkley, Internet marketing consultant, author and former San Diego State University lecturer, husband, Keith, and their two boys, Calvin and Charlie, have been raising... [Read the full story]

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Ray at Night – 10 Years Later

October 20, 2011 · Comments Off

An arts event launched four days after 9/11 thrives today By Manny Cruz Photography by Ariana Drehsler Months before the tragic events of 9/11, a group of Ray Street business owners concocted a plan to enliven the area with a promotion that would embrace the arts and increase foot traffic among the small shops lining the narrow roadway. They wanted something larger than the few art exhibits that some of the shops had been holding — an evening event once a month that would be filled with music, arts and crafts vendors, stores opening late for customers and, of course, lots of people. Eventually,... [Read the full story]

Sitting Pretty

April 1, 2012 · Comments Off

SITTING PRETTY! Councilman Todd Gloria has a free ride to a second term By Manny Cruz You don’t have to go to a lot of trouble to find Todd Gloria. The man who has occupied the District 3 seat on the San Diego City Council for nearly four years seems to be everywhere. In coffee shops, holding informal talks with consituents. Attending meetings of local community groups. Chatting it up with folks attending festivals and open houses. Or attending to city business at City Council meetings and meetings of City Council committees. He is, as one admirer puts it, forever on the go. “He’s... [Read the full story]

Todd Gloria

Helpful Hints to Prevent Fires and Prepare for Emergencies

October 20, 2011 · Comments Off

By Councilman Todd Gloria After two notable canyon fires in District 3 in the last month and an unprecedented region-wide blackout, it is imperative that all neighbors remember fire prevention tips and emergency preparedness measures. Many canyons intertwine the dense, urban neighborhoods of District 3. While they can provide open space, recreation opportunities and lush vegetation, they are also prone to fire danger. In addition to keeping at least 100 feet of defensible space around your home, you should report any signs of smoke or fire by calling 911 and report any questionable activity in... [Read the full story]