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Farmers Market Mania

August 3, 2010 · Comments Off

San Diegans’ craze for healthy food spurs the growth of local markets and keeps Catt White busy By Cecilia Buckner Recent food industry incidents — the latest involving the risk of botulism and the fun food “uh oh” SpaghettiOs” — has forced us to put more thought into what goes in the fridge. Food comforts us and give us strength, but sometimes it can make us sick. Salmonella, e.coli and food additives that contribute to severe health issues have got us touching and smelling our food more and squinting to read the fine print ingredients in labels. We buy food that we have learned,... [Read the full story]

Features

Todd Gloria commended

August 3, 2010 · Comments Off

Dear Editor: Hats off to Todd Gloria: he not only found additional parking in Hillcrest, he has finally begun a dialogue with George Pernicano and his family, a feat that will lead to an amicable resolution to the Casa di Baffi problem. It is unfortunate that Jimmy Sullivan can only see his agenda in responding to Councilman Gloria’s efforts. Gloria’s motive was to produce more parking for the businesses and shoppers in Hillcrest. By staying on point he was able to do something no one has done for many years: bring George Pernicano to the bargaining table. There is no need to punish Pernicano. ... [Read the full story]

North Park Scene

Scene 8.2010

August 3, 2010 · Comments Off

Silent movies anyone? Silent Movie Night in Balboa Park on Aug. 23 will pair world-class organist Dennis James with the screening of “The Yankee Clipper” starring William Boyd at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The 7:30 p.m. program, sponsored by the Spreckels Organ Society, begins with James playing his favorite pieces and leads into his accompaniement to the silent movie. James tours worldwide under the auspices of his Silent Film Concerts production company. His appearance is part of the 2010 Summer International Organ Festival. Other festival programs will feature James David Christie on... [Read the full story]

Rolling Readers ignites children’s love for reading in school classrooms

June 14, 2010 · Comments Off

Improving literacy levels is the aim of the nonprofit organization By Anne Bartholomew Every Tuesday, the students in Mike Giffen’s first grade class at Adams Elementary School return from lunch to a magical part of their day. Waiting for them in the classroom is Ranessa Ashton, a read-aloud volunteer. Gathering on the carpet, full of energy, eyes full of wonder, they are engaged and mesmerized by her spoken words. To an observer, it is simply a read-aloud sessopm. To the 19 children who are listening, it goes far beyond the book. Minds are entertained with vivid pictures, imaginations are ignited... [Read the full story]

Todd Gloria

Government that works for you

August 3, 2010 · Comments Off

By Councilman Todd Gloria On June 8, voters approved Proposition D and affirmed the city of San Diego’s current form of governance. Called Strong Mayor, this structure mirrors that of the federal government, with separate legislative and executive branches. As a former congressional aide, I am very familiar with the functions of a legislative branch. And I believe the San Diego City Council is growing to be a much stronger legislative force than it was in the first five years of this form of governance. The people of District 3 have set very clear priorities to strengthen public safety and improve... [Read the full story]