Police probe stabbing on Newport Avenue San Diego police are investigating a stabbing that took place on Newport Avenue on Feb. 6. Officers were called to the 4900 block of Newport Avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m. in response to a call of a man with a knife. When officers arrived, residents pointed police to a north alley, where they located a man in his thirties who had been stabbed in the abdomen. Although the wound appeared to be non-life-threatening, the victim was unconscious and the man was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Anyone with information related to the above incident is encouraged to call police at (619) 692-4800, or Crime Stoppers at (888) 540-8477. Reality TV show to hold ‘open call’ in Point Loma The producers of “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” will host an “open call” for show subjects on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. The open call in San Diego, one of nine taking place across the country, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The unique, non-competitive show documents the makeover of courageous, “super obese” people who, in 365 days, set out to safely lose half of their body weight, ultimately revealing an amazing metamorphosis. The term “super obese” is used to define those who exceed their estimated ideal weight by about 225 percent and who are roughly 200 pounds or more overweight. In each of the one-hour episodes, the participants undergo a transformation not only of their bodies, but of who they are as individuals. “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” will chronicle each participant’s journey in a stand-alone episode as they go about reclaiming his or her life. The local open call will be hosted at 2640 Historic Decatur Road. Information about how to apply can be found on the official casting website, www.extrememakeovercasting.com. Yelpers give nod to Phil’s BBQ in nation’s Top 10 Since launching in 2004, Yelp has quickly become a go-to source for locals and visitors alike in finding the best restaurants, services and attractions in any given city. The company recently released its Top 10 Yelp restaurants in 2011 — and one very familiar Point Loma establishment made the list. Among the typical food meccas of San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York, San Diego had its only shining star on the list — Phil’s BBQ on Sports Arena Boulevard. The restaurant boasts a 4½ out of five stars on the popular site, with more than 3,500 reviews posted to date. The first Phil’s BBQ restaurant opened in 1998. Local Cabrillo Club to offer 19 scholarships Delegates of the Cabrillo San Diego Civic Club 16 were among those voting at a recent state convention in Sacramento to distribute money for 166 scholarships this June in the amount of $500 each. Of that state total, the local club will be giving out 19 scholarships to qualified applicants in memory of deceased members and friends. Applications for the 2012 Cabrillo Scholarship are now available in every high school in the county and city. Graduating seniors of Portuguese descent may apply. Applicants must have a grade-point average of 3.5 or better, have been involved in school and community service and complete the necessary application and the deadline of March 15. Forms must be sent to the organization’s state scholarship chairwoman Alda Lawrence at 12823 Kent Ave., Hanford, CA, 93230. The local chair is Breck Austin, who can be reached at (760) 305-8021. Discovery Shop to host savings in February The Point Loma American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop will celebrate its Daffodil Days campaign for the month of February. Donations of $10 or $25 dollars allow visitors to save 10 percent or 25 percent accordingly for 30 days following the date of the donation. Several dates in February are: • Feb. 8, 15 and 22 — Wild Wednesdays Surprise Discount Day?• Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day: wear red or pink and get 20 percent off one item.?• Feb. 16 — 25 percent off blue barbs/stickers?• Feb. 20 — President’s Day: 20 percent off for all?• Feb. 23 — 50 percent off red barbs/stickers?• Feb. 29 — Leap year: 29 percnet off entire shop?All proceeds go to cancer research and education, and a free wig salon is available to women with cancer who are in need of a wig or head covering. Volunteers and donations welcomed. The store hours are Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The store is located at 3909 Midway Drive, Suite C. For more information, call (619) 224-4336. OB Town Council has surplus clothing goodies for sale Anyone thinking it’s too late to purchase a 2011 Ocean Beach Christmas Tree shirt or sweatshirt can think again. Items are still available — at special sale prices — at the James Gang, 1931 Bacon St., and the money raised from the sales goes to support the annual OB Christmas Tree Festival. Short-sleeve T-shirts can be purchased for $10 each, long-sleeve T-shirts are available for $15, and sweatshirts without hoods are available for $20. Special limited-edition hoodie sweatshirts may be purchased for $40.  For more information, visit www.obtowncouncil.org.