Man stabbed in neck; suspect arrested A 20-year-old man was stabbed in the neck April 14 after four people got into a fight near Bacon Street and Newport Avenue around 1 p.m., according to police. During the fight, a suspect identified as 18-year-old Gibran Perez stabbed the other man in the neck with a sharp metal object, said investigators. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries and Perez was arrested after the victim pointed him out to police. US Bank on Midway hit in holdup The US Bank on Midway Drive in Point Loma Heights was struck by a robber using a note to demand cash on April 13, according to police. Investigators said a white man between 40 and 50 years old entered the bank about 6:25 p.m. and gave the demand note to the teller before escaping with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is described as about 5 feet 8 inches tall, and was last seen wearing a brown hoodie, black cap and glasses. The police department’s Robbery Unit is investigating. Anyone with information is urged to call (619) 531-2299. Cabrillo to celebrate National Park Week Residents are being invited to celebrate National Park Week at Cabrillo National Monument, with special Junior Ranger Day activities on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. The theme of National Park Week, which runs from April 21 to 29, is “Picture Yourself in a Park.” To make it easier to experience America’s Great Outdoors, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees, so visitors can enjoy Cabrillo National Monument and all of the other units of the National Park Service for free during that week. The sixth annual Junior Ranger Day is April 28 and Cabrillo National Monument will host a day of activities. Visitors can participate in the new Climate Change Junior Ranger program and attend ranger-led talks and walks throughout the day. For those unable to visit Cabrillo, the National Park Service also has an online WebRanger program at www.nps.gov/webranger. Junior Ranger memorabilia, books, films and educational materials about Cabrillo National Monument and other national park areas will be available for purchase in The Cabrillo Store, at the park’s visitor center. To learn more about the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation and how to join, visit www.cnmf.org. Annual Sustainable Feast at Liberty Station The popular foodie tasting event known as Sustainable Feast returns for a second installment on Sunday, April 22 at Liberty Station in Point Loma to help raise money for the Outdoor Education Foundation’s sixth-grade camp. The event brings together San Diego’s top chefs and local farms to support the initiative. Presented by Kaiser Permanente, the event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will involve 11 top chefs, including internationally acclaimed culinary trailblazers who will cook onsite and educate about a variety of seasonally inspired and sustainable dishes. Participating chefs include Chad White of Gabardine, Alex Carballo of Stone Catering + Beer Garden, Katherine Humphus of Bo Beau Kitchen + Bar and Stefano Ceresoli of Solare Restorante & Lounge. Music will be provided by the Teagan Taylor Trio and The Bayou Brothers. Proceeds specifically fund outdoor camp scholarships to underprivileged students. Tickets can be purchased for $35 per person at www.stayclassy.org and each ticket will allow access to all tasting tents, a raffle ticket to win several prizes (from a private suite at Petco Park for a Padres game to a golf package at the Grand Del Mar), and a commemorative cookbook with individual recipe contributions from each chef/restaurant. For more information, email ashley@sdoutdoored, or visit www.facebook.com/events/253359041417675. Cancer Society thrift shop sets weekend sale The Point Loma American Cancer Discovery Shop will help raise proceeds for cancer education and research by offering bargains from around the world on Friday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on sale will be clothing, home decor, vintage and antique items. The store is located at 3609 Midway Drive, Suite C. For more information, call (619) 224-4336. Volunteers and donations welcome.








