The South Park doctor will see you now
By Janine Rojas Ahh, just what the doctor ordered. Hot chicken soup with lemon. That was one of Dr. Tara Zandvliet’s recommendations for 9-year-old Spencer Palmer – along with thyme steam therapy, Robitussin and plenty of rest. No antibiotics, since Spencer’s bronchitis was of the viral variety. No waiting, either, even though it was a [...]
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Toni Atkins Named Majority Whip Freshman Assemblywoman Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) has been named Majority Whip of the state Assembly by Speaker John Pérez (D-Los Angeles). It’s a key position in the Democratic Caucus leadership. Atkins, a former member of the San Diego City Council, was elected to the 76th Assembly District seat in the [...]
The Lions Roar
North Park Lions Club members have a rollicking good time making friends and serving their community By Manny Cruz From the time they open their luncheon meetings with the Pledge of Alliance to the time they close with a prayer, members of the North Park Lions Club enjoy fellowship and lively banter, sample a delicious [...]
Business Improvement Districts
Agents for neighborhood change By Christy Scannell In October at the National Downtown Association conference in Dallas, Tiffany Sherer joined representatives from New York City and Oklahoma City to lead a workshop about city government involvement in neighborhood revitalization. She was invited to discuss San Diego’s unique approach, said Sherer, CEO of the city’s Business [...]
Adams Ave
Fiesta Market’s Face lift Ben Goro, owner of Fiesta Market, is planning a major renovation of the iconic storefront located at 3015 Adams Ave. The market has established a reputation for providing quality, everyday household items and produce for decades. A 20-year veteran of liquor store stewardship, Goro purchased Fiesta three years ago and felt [...]
Kelsey McNair — the brewer of Pershing Avenue
By Mike Shess Kelsey McNair, the man behind North Park Beer Co., has enjoyed fame after winning Stone Brewery’s 2010 March Madness Homebrew Competition for his San Diego County Session Ale. McNair, who lives off Pershing Avenue, admits he was taken aback by all of the attention that Stone paid him. “They treated me like [...]
North Park Music Scene 1.2011
By Bart Mendoza Rooney’s lead guitarist Taylor Locke and his new side project band, The Roughs, continue his tradition of great rock with pop overtones, adding even more melody into the mix. Currently touring behind thier excellent album, “Grain and Grape,” the band, who perform at the Soda Bar on Jan. 17 (9 p.m.), moves [...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2010
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Dream Job With Dream World in Fushun, China
Local architect lands big landscape contract for huge amusement park By Manny Cruz Soon after landing the landscaping contract for a multi-million dollar Disney-quality amusement park in Fushun, China, David McCullough discovered two startling things about big business in China: money is no obstacle and speed is essential. “Cost was never an issue,” says McCullough. [...]
Neighbors resist Bluefoot Bar’s request for longer hours
North Park Planning Committee votes to recommend denial By Manny Lopez Concerned residents packed into a crowded North Park Planning Committee (NPPC) meeting on Nov. 16 to weigh in on a request made by the owners of the Bluefoot Bar and Lounge to amend the local watering hole’s Neighborhood Use Permit (NUP). Owners of the [...]
