Saving the world one scooter at a time

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 [...]

Boulevard gateway sign turns 21 — a tribute to neon glory

Drive-in restaurants, malt shops and drag races are images from the good old days of El Cajon Boulevard, but one of the most visual elements of that era was the spectacular display of neon signs. It wasn’t Las Vegas, but for San Diego, an evening drive down the bright and colorful Boulevard is a fond [...]

Sample some of the neighborhood’s favorite eating and drinking establishments

Out on the town this month? Visit some of the neighborhood’s popular eating and entertainment establishments. Here’s a sample. Sea Rocket Bistro: When you’re looking for fish with flair, don’t forget Sea Rocket Bistro. The restaurant  features farm-to-table cuisine focusing on local and sustainable seafood. Weekly specials include: $1 oysters every Tuesday, 1/2 price wines [...]

North Park dining spots offer Valentine’s Day and monthly specials

Valentine’s Day falls on Sunday, Feb. 14, but it’s also the start of the Lunar New Year (The Year of the Tiger), making it a doubly auspicious day to celebrate. A handful of North Park dining establishments are doing just that — either with Valentine’s Day specials or by promoting some of their best menu [...]