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SOHO TO HOST RECEPTION FOR BALBOA PARK LEGAL FUND\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) is hosting an evening reception at a Mission Hills home in an effort to raise money to help fund the nonprofit\u2019s legal fees in a lawsuit against the city. The fundraiser is scheduled for Sept. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Filed Aug. 13, the lawsuit claims the city failed to \u201ccomply with local and state laws\u201d in approving the Plaza de Panama Project, which sees the creation of a \u201cCentennial Bridge and Road\u201d to divert traffic from the center of Balboa Park into a to-be-built underground parking garage. SOHO Executive Director Bruce Coons previously said the organization will win the lawsuit. At the Sept. 21 event, a historic Mission Revival home will be open for the first time to the public in exclusive support for SOHO. The reception, which will be catered by Hillcrest\u2019s Crest Caf\u00e9, is limited to 50 guests and costs $50 per person. SOHO representatives announced Sept. 13 on the organization\u2019s Twitter account that the reception is currently sold out. For more information visit sohosandiego.org.<\/p>\n

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN HILLCREST, DOWNTOWN ARSON SPREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

A man was arrested in connection with a series of small fires set in garbage containers in the early morning of Wednesday, Sept. 12. Of the 16 blazes set, seven were in the Hillcrest area and appeared to be set around 2 a.m. At 4 a.m., several other fires were reported in Downtown San Diego, including the Ja Java coffee cart at the Civic Center Plaza. Damage to the cart is estimated at $50,000. Approximately $1,200 in damages were reported in Hillcrest. San Diego Fire and Rescue representatives said 56-year-old David Kelley Lawson was arrested in front of the federal building, Downtown. Lawson faces 16 charges of arson.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u2018DESIGNATED\u2019 OPEN SPACE CONVERTED TO \u2018DEDICATED\u2019 IN SEN. KEHOE BILL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gov. Jerry Brown signed Sen. Christine Kehoe\u2019s bill allowing San Diego to convert up to 10,000 acres of city-owned \u201cdesignated\u201d open space to \u201cdedicated.\u201d The conversion is significant as dedicated space has a stronger level of protection and can be converted to other uses by public vote only. \u201cMany San Diegans have worked for years to ensure that their neighborhood open space is not subject to development,\u201d Kehoe said in a press release. \u201cSan Diego Canyonlands led a year-long effort to gain support for the dedication of these important urban preserves, meeting with over 40 of the affected community planning groups and citizen advisory committees.\u201d The signed legislation means the City Council has until Dec. 31 to approve the list of specific parcels to be converted to the dedicated status. The bill was co-authored by Assemblymembers Toni Atkins and Nathan Fletcher. Of the 339 sites up for Council approval, 30 are in the current District Three.<\/p>\n

NORTH PARK ASSESSMENT POSITION OPEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

The North Park Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) is calling for a resident homeowner to joint their committee. The MAD committee provides a venue for private citizen advice to city staff on district landscape projects, lighting and community improvements, and meets most months on the second Monday, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the North Park Adult Activity Center, 2719 Howard Ave. Nominations were accepted at the Sept. 10 meeting, with elections being held at the Oct. 8 meeting. For more information, contact Beth Swersie, MAD secretary, at northparkmad@gmail.com or visit npmad.org.<\/p>\n

URBAN KITCHEN GROUP NAMES JACK FISHER EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jack Fisher has been announced executive pastry chef for Urban Kitchen Group, helming the pastry programs at CUCINA urbana, Kensington Grill, Urban Kitchen Catering and CUCINA enoteca. Fisher has nearly 25 years of experience in local restaurants, beginning his pastry career in 1995 at the San Diego Sheraton. He moves to the Urban group from his most recent work at La Jolla\u2019s NINE-TEN. \u201cJack is the perfect complement to our philosophy, which places a dedicated emphasis on all things local, seasonal and high-quality,\u201d said Tracy Borkum of the Urban Kitchen Group. \u201cHe\u2019s worked with some of the finest chefs in San Diego, and his creative offerings are nothing short of exceptional. We\u2019re thrilled to have him as part of our team as we continue to expand our business.\u201d In his new position, Fisher will be executing their pastry program as well as their in-house cheese program and selection of house-made breads. Fisher was awarded \u201cBest San Diego Chocolatier\u201d in 2010 by Riviera Magazine, and has participated in multiple chef events including Taste of the Nation, Celebrate the Craft and Chef\u2019s Celebration.<\/p>\n

RESTAURANT WEEK SEPT 16 \u2013 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

The citywide Restaurant Week takes place Sunday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 21, with numerous Uptown dining locations participating with specially priced, all-inclusive menus. There are over 180 locations total, with various lunch and dinner specials offered. Reservations are highly recommended. For a complete list of participating restaurants, visit sandiegorestaurantweek.com.<\/p>\n

ANNUAL COASTAL CLEANUP INCLUDES UPTOWN CANYONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The nonprofit I Love a Clean San Diego is hosting the 28th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, the largest single-day volunteer event in San Diego dedicated to environmental protection. The organization \u2013 now coordinating the event alone \u2013 is anticipating over 8,000 volunteers at over 85 sites, including Juniper Canyon in Golden Hill, Marston Canyon in Hillcrest and Buchanan Canyon in University Heights. The cleanup event is from 9 a.m. \u2013 noon and participants are asked to bring work gloves, buckets and water in canteens. Last year, I Love a Clean San Diego volunteers picked up over 600 pounds of debris from two Uptown sites alone, stated a press release. For more information, including other sites and to register, visit cleanupday.org or cleansd.org.<\/p>\n

CAST LIST RELEASED FOR SD MUSICAL THEATRE\u2019S \u2018FOOTLOOSE\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

The San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) announced the complete cast for the Sept. 28 \u2013 Oct. 14 production of \u201cFootloose,\u201d the third production in their 2012 season. Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford, Robert Marra will serve as both director and choreographer, and Don LeMaster as music director. The cast includes Anton Fero as Ren McCormack; Emma Degerstadt as Ariel Moore; Cris O\u2019Bryon as Reverend Shaw Moore; Laura Dickinson as Vi Moore; Jon Eidson as Willard Hewitt; and Kaitlyn Etter as Rusty. Additional cast members are: Aleksander D\u2019Avignon, Meagan Flint, Catie Marron, Debra Wanger, Michael Pinning, Daniel Filippi, Ricardo Cota Jr., Kevin McDonald, David Crane, Jeni Hawkes, Kasey Viani, Charles Maze, Ted Leib and Ed Hollingsworth. Included in the ensemble are Cassie Bowerman, Courtney Fero, Tiffany Loui, Danny Swaine Wells II and Matthew Williams. \u201cFootloose\u201d will be in production at the Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave. in North Park. Tickets range from $26 – $52. For more information and to purchase tickets visit sdmt.org or call 858-560-5740. The concluding production in the SDMT season will be \u201cIrving Berlin\u2019s White Christmas\u201d from Dec. 13 \u2013 23.<\/p>\n

\u2018DARE ME BANDIT\u2019 SOUGHT IN MULTIPLE ROBBERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

San Diego Police Department Robbery Unit detectives are investigating a series of commercial robberies that began in August, stated a press release. Of the seven open cases, one occurred Aug. 9 at the San Diego Market located at 2601 Broadway in Golden Hill. In this incident, the clerk was in an office located behind the cash register when the suspect entered the store holding a black semi-automatic handgun, demanded money from the clerk and walked out of the store with the cash. He was last seen heading west on Broadway. In another case, the suspect fired a shot from his handgun. No physical injuries were reported. The SD Police Department describes the suspect as a \u201cHispanic male, between 20 and 35 years of age.\u201d In most cases, the suspect used a T-shirt or cloth to cover the lower part of his face. The Golden Hill robbery was captured on surveillance video. Those with information concerning the cases are asked to contact the SD Police Department at 619-531-2299 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.<\/p>\n

OLD GLOBE RELEASES TICKETS FOR ANNUAL DR. SEUSS HOLIDAY SHOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Single tickets for \u201cDr. Seuss\u2019 How the Grinch Stole Christmas!\u201d \u2013 the annual holiday show at the Old Globe Theatre \u2013 are now on sale. The show is directed by James Vasquez (who is currently helming the Diversionary Theatre\u2019s latest production, \u201cPippin\u201d in University Heights) with book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin, and will run from Nov. 17 \u2013 Dec. 29. Opening night is Nov. 23. Steve Blanchard will reprise his role at The Grinch, after last year\u2019s debut. In conjunction with the run, the Old Globe will offer an autism-friendly performance on Dec. 15 and will host the annual Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 18. The tree for the lighting ceremony will be designed by \u201cGrinch\u201d scenic designer John Lee Beatty and will remain in Balboa Park throughout the show\u2019s run. Ticket prices for performances range from $24 – $87, and can be purchased at theoldglobe.org, by calling 619-234-5623 or by visiting the box office.<\/p>\n

SAN DIEGO OPERA ANNOUNCES 2012-13 \u2018TASTE OF OPERA\u2019 EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starting Friday, Sept. 14, San Diego Opera returns with their series of food-centric events designed to offer an introduction to their 2013 season. The series includes informal and casual settings for creatively themed dinners and cooking classes at Great New! Discount Cookware and Cooking School, stated a press release. Sept. 14 brings \u201cThe Daughter of the Regiment\u201d cooking class, with French-inspired recipes including \u201cRoquefort and mushroom goug\u00e8res\u201d and \u201cBeef tenderloin with b\u00e9arnaise sauce,\u201d among others. Other cooking classes are scheduled monthly, to coincide with the Opera\u2019s season: \u201cSamson and Delilah,\u201d \u201cCruzar la Cara de la Luna,\u201d \u201cMurder in the Cathedral\u201d and \u201cAida.\u201d Additionally, the Taste of Opera will also host speaker-led dinners at restaurants throughout San Diego, with the first occurring Oct. 30 at Solare Ristorante. For a complete list of events, including costs and location, visit sdopera.com or call 619-533-7000.<\/p>\n

BEACH SAND PROJECT COMMENCES IN SEPTEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n

San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) began a four-month project to enhance San Diego shorelines. The goal, as stated in a press release, is to restore eroded beaches, support local tourism and preserve recreational opportunities. The $28.5 million Regional Beach Sand Project will see 1.4 million cubic yards of sand dredged from designated offshore areas, which will then be placed along eight beaches from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad. \u201cPeople from around the world come to San Diego County to enjoy our world-class surf and beaches, so it\u2019s important that we restore eroded beaches by periodically replenishing them with additional sand,\u201d said SANDAG Chair and Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks. Beaches in Del Mar and San Diego, which have previously been included in similar projects, are not part of this current effort.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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