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All aboard! Neighborhoods shuttle service set to launch on April 22

March 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Omar Passons with Suttle. Park-2-Park shuttle will serve North Park, South Park, University Heights and Normal Heights By Manny Cruz Omar Passons has a passion. He wants to bring a new transportation alternative to North Park and its adjacent neighborhoods, an inexpensive and reliable shuttle service aimed at getting cars off the streets, improving the business climate and educating people about the culture and history of their communities. On Thursday, April 22, Passons — a six-year resident of North Park — will launch the Park-2-Park shuttle, a service that will ferry passengers through... [Read the full story]

Features

Saving the world one scooter at a time

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Scooters Use less gas, save money and the environment. Are you tired of paying high gas prices and steep insurance rates? Would you like to avoid having to look and pay for parking? The revitalization of San Diego’s older neighborhoods is focused on smart growth, with offices, housing, and shopping located all in one neighborhood, therefore creating a lifestyle well-suited for scooter travel. Motorsport Scooters on 30th Street, just south of El Cajon Boulevard, is your one-stop scooter shop. They offer several brands of scooters as well as parts, accessories, clothing and even toys. In the 1960s,... [Read the full story]

North Park Scene

Scene 3.10

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Jeffrey Parish Jeffrey Parish, owner of Junc Boutique in South Park and a graduate of Fashion Careers College, won first place in a college-sponsored Khanga Cloth Design Competition to help citizens in rural Tanzania. Competitors were asked to design a marketable garment that could be sold in high-end boutiques in New York City to benefit students, teachers and villagers in Tanzania. They were given a choice of designing clothing, tote bags or place mats. The top finalists were given Khanga cloth to cut and sew a final sample for judging. Parish, who designed a top, won $100 for first place. Second... [Read the full story]

Top News

Gloria advances affordable housing in tough economy

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Khadija Basir, a single mother and a San Diego housing commissioner, addresses a press conference on affordable housing at the site of the former North Park Inn at University Avenue and Oregon Street, which is being transformed into a rental development. Councilman Todd Gloria looks on. By Ruby Cougler Standing amid the rubble and construction noise of what was until recently a seedy motel and a hotbed of criminal activity, Councilman Todd Gloria touted recent strides to prevent homelessness and promote homeownership in San Diego. Gloria held a press conference at the site of the former North Park... [Read the full story]

Todd Gloria

Stronger neighborhoods through smarter policy

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By Councilman Todd Gloria Neighborhood character sets North Park apart from other communities in San Diego, just as each area of our city contains its own unique qualities. As the chair of the Land Use and Housing Committee, I continue to work hard to protect and celebrate the best of San Diego neighborhoods and ensure the long-term sustainability of our region. Central to all communities are residential neighborhoods. The Land Use and Housing Committee provides oversight and input into the strategy and development of housing solutions for low and moderate income San Diegans. Ensuring all people... [Read the full story]

Columns

Funding the future

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Using life insurance to pay for the long-term care of a loved one with special needs By William Keesling If you have a minor or adult child or other family member with special needs, you know how important it is to plan ahead for their long-term care. One component you may have already considered is a “Special Needs Trust,” which can help ensure that your loved one’s quality of life is maintained once you are gone. But funding a Special Needs Trust with enough money to pay for the needs of a loved one requiring specialized care can be a daunting task. The costs of providing a home and care,... [Read the full story]