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By DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS

ix months before the March 3, 2020 primary, mayoral candi- Sdates Barbara Bry, Todd Gloria and Tasha Williamson squared off in a far-ranging debate at Mission Bay High School on Sept. 18. The trio addressed numerous prepared questions covering a broad swath of con- troversial coastal issues including crime, electric scooters, affordable housing, short-term vacation rentals, water quality and homelessness. Bry representing District 1, including La Jolla, is a tech entrepreneur and San Diego City Council president pro tem. She previously was a journalist for The Sacramento Bee and the L.A. Times. She has been involved in tech companies Connect and ProFlowers.com. She also Jenny Milkowski and Danielle Radin bite into Gringo and Garnet Vampire tacos at Backyard Kitchen & Tap. THOMAS MELVILLE / BEACH & BAY PRESS co-founded Atcom/info, one of the first companies to develop technology for high- speed Internet access in hotel rooms. Tasting San Diego's favorite food on National Taco Day Gloria was a former aide to Congress woman Susan Davis and a San Diego City ‘I think I’ve tried every kind of taco – from tongue to stomach, Council person representing District 3. He to head tacos. I’ll taste anything at least once.’ – JENNY MILKOWSKI is now California State Assembly member for the 78th Assembly District. That dis-

By THOMAS MELVILLE | BEACH & BAY PRESS trict is comprised of the cities of Coronado, pastor tacos in the busiest, noisiest, and Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Solana Beach rowing up in the suburbs of a probably, best taco spot in Tijuana. Tacos and the central coastal communities of Northeastern city in the 1980s El Franc is a must-visit for any fan of the the City of San Diego. Gmeant tacos came out of a box authentic street taco – the ambiance, the Williamson is a community activist shelved in the “international” aisle at a smells, and the flavors can’t be beat. who works with families who have lost grocery store. One day a week – usually But up here in the beach communities members from police violence. She held Wednesdays – we were exposed to “tacos” of San Diego, National Taco Day (Oct. 4) is her own against her more-practiced com- with greasy ground beef, shredded iceberg celebrated a little differently as local restau- petitors during a two-hour debate that lettuce and mounds of mozzarella stuffed rants think outside of the box. There are drew frequent applause from a well-at- into delicate hard shells. cauliflower tacos, vampire tacos and even tended crowd. It was a fun mess and about as close to poke tacos – and we tasted them all. Immediate past District 1 Coun- Mexican food as we got. But, like tacos, we Our tasters, known for their taco in- cilmember Sherri Lightner and Pacific evolve. fatuations, were Danielle Radin, digital See DEBATE, Page 2 Just last weekend we were ordering al The octopus taco at Oscar’s Mexican Seafood. See TACOS, Page 13 FRIDAY · OCTOBER 4, 2019 2 BEACH & BAY PRESS NEWS

point B. I have the experience to get that job done.” DEBATE >> Taking an environmental and inclusionary bent, CONT. FROM PG. 1 Williamson said: “We need to protect and restore our ecosystems. We need to have more people sitting SDCNG launches Beach Town Council president Brian White moder- at the table of government. People come first. The ated the PBTC-sponsored debate. people’s voice should be heard.” According to a 10News/Union-Tribune poll con- “Our planning groups, town councils and business ducted earlier this month, Gloria has a big early lead improvement districts are the basis of our grass-roots among the three democrats running for mayor. He democracy,” said Bry of her political underpinnings. new publication to polled 31 percent support compared with Bry at 15 “We have to make sure we hear the voices of the en- percent and Williamson with 8 percent. The poll how- tire city. It’s also important that the state legislature ever suggests half of likely voters are still undecided. not take away local control of land use. We should Underdog Williamson, touting herself as the “no-non- decide what gets built in our neighborhoods.” sense” candidate, portrayed herself as a populist pro- The candidates addressed homelessness. cover College Area claiming, “The people should be above the mayor.” “We can end chronic homelessness,” vowed Gloria, Bry, a proponent of stricter regulations for short- who has long experience with homeless issues. “If San Diego Community Group to discuss the possibil- term rentals and an outspoken critic of electric you want to end homelessness — send a homeless Newspaper Group (SDCNG) con- ity of extending the territory scooters who has asked for a moratorium on them, advocate to the mayor’s office.” tinues its 2019 growth spurt with of one of their other papers repeatedly referenced her entrepreneurial experience “People with mental illness and drug addiction the addition of a new publication (Mission Times Courier, La while attacking Gloria as a “career politician.” need to get the support and wraparound services — College Times Courier. Mesa Courier) to include the Pointing out he actually served as interim mayor they need,” said Williamson. “We also need to make The new community news- College Area,” wrote Collee of San Diego from the August 2013 resignation of sure there are no gaps. The government has been paper will cover news from the Area Community Planning Mayor Bob Filner until the March 2014 inaugura- great about having gaps in everything they create.” College Area and Rolando and Board president Jose Renoso tion of Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Gloria spoke of his In closing remarks, all three candidates played to will publish on the third Friday in a column for the inaugural long-term “vision” for San Diego. He claimed the their strengths. of every month. issue of College Times Courier. nation’s eighth-largest city suffers from a “small- “I’m running for mayor because upward mobili- “I feel this is a good addition “Fortuitously, the publisher felt town mentality.” ty cannot end, it must continue,” said Gloria. “This to our community coverage of that we are a unique communi- During one of the debate’s more poignant mo- City can end chronic homelessness, build world-class the east side of San Diego. It ty and the fact that we are cur- ments, when the candidates were asked if they could public transportation. We need to transform our bridges the gap nicely between rently undertaking a communi- be influenced by special interests, Bry responded: small-town thinking into forward progress.” the Mission Times Courier to ty-generated community plan “You can’t buy my vote. Just ask Campland, Airbnb, “I am no-nonsense, I talk the talk and walk the the north of Interstate 8 and update to create and implement Lime and Soccer City (lobbies she opposed).” walk,” said Williamson. “The City is corrupt, racist. east with La Mesa Courier,” the vision that the community Gloria, a third-generation San Diegan who is the We’ve got to stop the shenanigans, the parlor tricks. said SDCNG publisher Julie has for itself, warranted a paper son of a maid and a gardener, claims to be the candi- I want you to support the first black woman mayor Main. “There are a lot of school dedicated to the community.” date with the inside political savvy and networking in the City of San Diego.” districts and shared interests College Times Courier’s ed- connections to tackle San Diego’s perplexing prob- “I’ve spent my life challenging the status quo, between these well-established itorial team will be led by Jeff lems, like housing and homelessness. standing up for others and getting things done,” communities.” Clemetson who is currently ed- “Homelessness is the number one issue facing our said Bry. “I used to be a single, working mom living The College Times Courier itor of Mission Times Courier community,” he argued, noting there’s a tie-in with paycheck to paycheck, not knowing what the future was created in response to com- and La Mesa Courier. San Diego's housing crisis. “We have to make space would bring. I will be open and transparent at city munity members and business “I love the fact that College in our neighborhoods for working- and middle-class hall. My goal is to be relentless for you, really protect leaders from the College Area Area communities are nestled San Diegans. We need to build a world-class tran- every neighborhood. We want to make this a city we who approached Main about between the regions I already sit system with real choices getting from point A to can all be proud to live in.” returning coverage and dis- cover. There’s some continuity tribution of the Mission Times there, but it has always been ob- Courier to the College Area. vious to me that College Area The Mission Times Courier has its own characteristics — had previously distributed into and now that I’ve been on the College Area under publisher beat for the last few weeks, Jim Madaffer before he sold the I’ve been excited to discover a paper to San Diego Community community rich with new sto- Newspaper Network (SDCNN) ries to write about and share publisher David Mannis, who with readers,” Clemetson said. then consolidated coverage Handling advertising sales and distribution to the Navajo is Lauren Vernon, who was neighborhoods of Grantville, hired in August. Vernon is Allied Gardens, Del Cerro and originally from Fairfax, Va. San Carlos. Mission Times and moved to San Diego in Courier, along with most of 2014. She has an extensive SDCNN’s publications, were background in sales, most re- acquired by SDCNG in March. cently at Zoom Media. Rather than extend coverage For more information about ad- by Mission Times Courier, Main vertising in College Times Courier, decided that College Area de- email Vernon at lauren@sdnews. served a publication of its own. com. To submit ideas for editorial “We approached the San content or calendar items, email Diego Community Newspaper [email protected].

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Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. FRIDAY · OCTOBER 4, 2019 4 BEACH & BAY PRESS NEWS City Attorney moves to dismiss Pacifi c Beach planners vote against low-level marijuana convictions proposed moratorium on scooters City Attorney Mara W. Elliott fully participate in their commu- on Sept. 25 announced that nities. They should not be held By DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS her Office is moving forward on back for activities that are now the dismissal of thousands of legal in the eyes of the courts, the acific Beach Planning low-level marijuana cases pros- State Legislature, and the voters Group nixed a proposed ecuted by the San Diego City of California.” Pmoratorium on elec- Attorney’s Office under laws that This review of old marijuana tric scooters at their meeting in are no longer on the books. The convictions implements Assembly September. The planning group Office is filing its first motion to Bill 1793, which tasks prosecu- voted against the moratorium fol- dismiss roughly 30 convictions tors with affirmatively reviewing lowing a debate between board today. Additional motions will convictions that are potentially members. be filed on a regular and ongo- eligible for dismissal or reduction Bill Zent, author of the peti- ing basis. under the Proposition 64 frame- tion scooterban.com, advocated The Office is currently review- work before July 1, 2020. The barring scooters region-wide. Scooter riders cruise down the Pacifi c Beach boardwalk. THOMAS MELVILLE/BEACH & BAY PRESS ing more than 5,000 misdemean- City Attorney’s Office is working Immediate past president of ors and infractions from 2009 with the Superior Court, San Pacific Beach Planning Group through 2018 and thousands Diego County District Attorney Henish Pulickal defended scoot- for ousting or more strictly regu- to recharge and return them,” he more before that time period. Summer Stephan, and the Office ers, claiming their benefits out- lating the scooters. pointed out. Charges will be systematically of the Public Defender to develop a weigh their detriments. “We need Zent led off the debate with a “I’m the voice for the silent ma- dismissed to clear conviction re- streamlined countywide process to get away from car worship and laundry list of complaints about jority,” countered Pulickal, liken- cords for acts that are no longer to identify all individuals eligible focus on shifting to something scooters alleging lack of proper ing the advent of scooters to early criminal. for relief. The process will involve else (alternative transport),” enforcement, inadequate con- bikes replacing horses. “Marijuana convictions under a thorough review of convictions Pulickal said. tainment corrals, and users ig- “Back in the 1860s horses died obsolete laws should not stand documented in the databas- Mayoral candidate and District noring regulations. because of a famine in Europe and in the way of anyone’s future,” es of the Superior Court, City 1 Council President Pro tem “I support a moratorium be- the number of people owning bikes Elliott said. “A clean record will Attorney’s Office, and California Barbara Bry has called for a mor- cause scooters are adversely af- went from one million to 10 mil- make it easier for thousands of Department of Justice. atorium on scooter proliferation fecting home values, with some lion,” he said. “People then were ar- otherwise law-abiding citizens until the City can catch up on corrals even being sited below guing they were a menace to soci- to obtain jobs and housing and READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com properly regulating them. She people’s bedrooms,” Zent said. ety, scaring women and children.” also intends to re-introduce a ban Noting his scooter petition page Conceding scooters have been on scooters on boardwalks, that has received 21,000 views, Zent problematic, Pulickal nonetheless failed once before, this October. contended scooters “are causing argued progress is being made in Zent’s petition over the past clutter all over the beach and pose regulating them. “They’re less in- few weeks has easily surpassed safety threats from tandem, un- trusive now and managing them its goal of obtaining 1,000 signa- derage and intoxicated riding.” is getting better,” he said, con- tures supporting scooter expul- Zent also disputed the claim tending the government needs sion. The petition drive has also that scooters are environmental- to keep up with technology. solicited scores of comments from ly friendly. “It takes two trips (by signers explaining their rationale fossil-fueled cars) to pick them up READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com

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By DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS MISSION BEACH YOGA usiness duo Anne BY RETREATS TO GO Kuhn and Daphinne BAccomazzo are wellness Where: 3788 Mission Blvd warriors. Which is helping them spread Info: missionbeachyoga.org, the gospel of yoga and massage. 858-732-0099 Three months ago, they opened Mission Beach Yoga By Retreats to Go at 3788 Mission Blvd. in “We started out working with Mission Beach, combining both teams from Point Loma High their disciplines into a new, stim- School,” said Kuhn. “Our passion ulating yoga experience. is to work with the student popu- “We created a restorative yoga lation. We love these kids and we practice, and Anne does a hands- want them to have a safe place to on massage technique during the unwind and get some skills. We yoga,” said Accomazzo. think this little, neighborhood “We use essential oils and help studio can bring so much peace adjust them,” said Kuhn adding, to these kids.” “We’re passionate about wellness Accomozzo concurred that and keeping our kids healthy, their catering to students helps ourselves healthy, our husbands “with the college pressure, their healthy, etc. It’s a difficult thing (college admission) ACTs and to do.” everything that they have to do, The pair were introduced by including competing with each their high school daughters about other and building their resumes five years ago. so that they can get into college.” “Daphinne was a yoga in- “We work with several differ- structor and I’ve been a massage Mission Beach Yoga By Retreats To Go opened its doors this summer. ent vacation rentals in the area to therapist for a long time and we serve travelers,” said Accomozzo started working together,” said yoga, aerial yoga, wall yoga, and on the beach, and in the ocean. “Our tag lines are sea, land, about yet another aspect of their Kuhn. “We thought, ‘How can we beach yoga. Their business also They cater to private parties in- and air,” noted Kuhn of their mot- business. combine our services and make does reiki, tai chi and yoga sculpt cluding bachelorette and mom to. “We have land in the studio, Patrons can join up for monthly this community a better place?’ utilizing weights. They cater to groups while facilitating team sea is our paddleboard classes on memberships or pay by the class So we started Retreats To Go.” restorative practices but accom- bonding and corporate wellness. the bay, then air is our yoga wall at Mission Beach Yoga. Currently, the only Mission modates all fitness levels. The design day retreats are per- and aerial (hanging from straps).” “It’s a safe place and we want Beach yoga studio, Retreats To The hybrid business offers fect for vacationers in the Mission Youth are a major focus for it to be a hangout,” concluded Go offers innovative yoga styles classes and instruction indoors Beach area, who are offered spe- both women in their wellness Kuhn. “There’s something for such as stand up paddleboard and out with retreats in the field, cial packages. practice. everybody.” FRIDAY · OCTOBER 4, 2019 BUSINESS BEACH & BAY PRESS 7 Olive Baking Co. still rolling in dough after four years Cohn Restaurant Group to operate

By DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS OLIVE BAKING CO. four The Patio Group properties n 2018, Sarah Mattinson FOURTH ANNIVERSARY marked the 13th anniver- By DAVE SCHWAB | BEACH & BAY PRESS to oversee and manage per- Isary of Olive Cafe at 805 Where: 735a Santa Clara Place sonal and business assets of Santa Clara Place in Mission In fallout from the Gina Champion-Cain, including her Beach. Info: 858-291-8222 Champion-Cain investment many restaurants. This year, she’s celebrating the scandal, a court-appointed re- In August, Gina Champion- fourth anniversary of her com- ceiver has closed six of her sub- Cain, founder of The Patio Group, panion business, Olive Baking Co. Olive Baking Co. is known for its Grass Skirt, Duck Dive, Miss sidiary enterprises from The Patio was civilly charged by the United at 735A Santa Clara Place across bread, cinnamon rolls, muffi ns, and B’s, and Saska’s in the beach Group, while turning temporary States Federal Securities and Mission Boulevard. Kolaches. area, and Kettner Exchange operations of four of her restau- Exchange Commission for al- Mattinson shared how her bak- and WhipHand in downtown rants over to the Cohn Restaurant legedly operating a "multi-year, ery came about. customers. Sarah’s friends then San Diego, as well as Louisiana Group. $300 million scheme that de- “I actually went to Italy and started asking her for bread for Purchase in North Park and ANI Development LLC and frauded approximately 50 retail saw them make bread,” she said. their restaurants. Park 101 in Carlsbad. its principal and receiver, investors." “And I asked myself, ‘Why aren’t The beach restaurateur said Besides bread, Olive Baking Co. Krista Freitag of E3 Advisors, we making bread?’ I decided, if her two food enterprises comple- is known for its cinnamon rolls, has been court-appointed READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com I’m going to do it, I’m going to do ment one another. muffins, cookies and Kolaches. it now.” “I just love the idea we can Kolaches, which have become Mattinson has a relation who make our own bread, and good very popular, are a savory and operates a bakery in Little Italy, bread,” Mattinson said. “Then sweet Czech pastry. from which she learned, after we began taking on wholesale A number of the recipes used graduating from school, every- accounts. There’s a big demand at Olive Baking Co. have come thing she could about the art of for it.” from family, friends, customers baking. Mattinson described being in and employees, said Sarah. Now it became her turn to the bread-making business. Mattinson recalled starting show what she’d learned. She “It is a labor of love,” she said. her cafe “with one full-time em- opened Olive Baking Co.’s doors “There is a lot of labor involved ployee, one part-time employee on Sept. 26, 2015 in the heart of in bread making. Olive Baking — and me.” Mission Beach. Co. has become a family with A lot has changed since. Her Matt Spencer, who owns love and support from our local restaurant has more than dou- restaurants in the area and is friends who wanted our bread.” bled in size and, besides the near- close friends with Mattinson, Added Mattinson, “I have bak- by bakery, she also operates a helped her start her new business, ery in my roots.” part-time ice cream shop. trusting her with his family start- Olive Baking Co. also bakes A transplant from upstate New er that his dad could personally bread for sister restaurant Olive York, Mattinson’s family wasn’t trace back 30 years. Café. Along with the café, Olive in the restaurant business. Her Spencer’s restaurant, Baking Co. produces bread for a father was a mail carrier and Firehouse, was also one of Olive number of other restaurants in Baking Co.’s first wholesale bread San Diego including Firehouse, READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com

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pointloma.edu/fallfestival FRIDAY · OCTOBER 4, 2019 8 BEACH & BAY PRESS LIFESTYLE LIVE MUSIC – Local bands Thriller San Diego bringing zombie dance moves to PB featured at Pacifi c BeachFest By VICTORIA DAVIS | BEACH & BAY PRESS t’s almost that time of year, By BART MENDOZA | BEACH & BAY PRESS can expect hits from throughout where spooky scares and Messina’s career, particularly the Imonster mashes take over ne of the area’s big- latter, but whatever material he and Thriller San Diego is ready to gest events, Pacific chooses, fans will be thrilled to get the party started. Beginning OBeachFest, takes place hear classic tunes such as “House as sporadic zombie dance flash on Oct. 5. While there will be On Pooh Corner” from a true mu- mobs on the Pacific Beach plenty of activities, including a 5K sic icon. boardwalk, Thriller San Diego run, volleyball tournament, and Jim Messina: Saturday, Oct. has grown from small pockets a fish taco contest, the big draw 5, at Humphrey’s Backstage of friends performing random is the music, with a wide range of Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive. bouts of bloody dance sequences, artists on offer, including Electric 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $39-$104. to an organized group of teachers Mud, The Routine, Casey Turner humphreysbackstagelive.com. and dancers dedicated to teach- Participants rehearse dance moves during the Thriller SD class at Tap Fever in PB. and more. All are well worth see- ing San Diegan’s the moves to ing, but the nod here goes to rock Australian band Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” driveway in El Cajon. quartet Electric Mud. Fresh off perform at Brick “People really have fun get- “I’m a hairstylist by day, and THILLER SAN DIEGO a well-received set at KAABOO, by Brick on Oct. 6. Formed in ting dressed up as zombies,” said a special effects zombie make- the band is hoping to repeat their 1994, though the band has yet Larisa Hall, one of Thriller SD’s up artist and dancer by night,” What: Zombie Walk on Oct. 5 starting at 2019 SDMA “Best Rock Album” to breakthrough in a major way dance teachers, who offers free said Olson who has been a part the corner of Garnet and Ingraham. Thriller win with a new album in early stateside, at home they are a Thriller classes at her Pacific of Thriller SD for seven years. dance at Pacifi c Beachfest’s main stage 2020. multi-platinum selling concern, Beach dance studio, Tap Fever. “I had no idea this was going to at 5 p.m. On Oct. 19, the group of undead Pacifi c Beach Fest: Saturday, with a string of Top 40 singles “You can make a zombie outfit blow up and become almost like dancers will be performing in Old Town. Oct. 5 at Pacifi c Beachfest, that started with 1997’s “Second out of pretty much any costume a full-time job on the side, but Crystal Pier. 11 a.m. All ages. Solution.” Consisting of original — you can be a zombie bride, a it’s so fun and I love it.” Info: tapfever.com/thriller. No cover. pacifi cbeachfest.org. members (vocals, zombie nurse, a zombie cheerlead- Another Thriller SD teach- guitar), (double bass, er, anything. People always have er, Denise Pocholski, added: Legendary rock musician Jim vocals) alongside Andy Strachan fun and get creative with it, even “Growing up, my fantasy was a boombox playing Halloween Messina stops in for two shows (drums), The Living End will during class.” to be able to perform Thriller. A music. At 5 p.m., Thriller SD will at Humphrey’s Backstage Live appeal to fans of Green Day and Thriller SD has more than half lot of other people in San Diego also be performing the Thriller on Oct. 5. Now performing solo, Blink 182, but anyone who enjoys a dozen instructors teaching must share that fantasy because dance at Pacific BeachFest’s with band, Messina has been a their rock ‘n’ roll loud and with wannabe-zombie-dancers the every year we have new people, main stage. part of major combos since the plenty of youthful energy, will moves to Jackson’s most iconic young and old, join Thriller SD “Every year, people just get early 1960s. First, as a member enjoy this trio. dance. The classes are free, with to learn the dance.” so excited about it,” said Hall. of surf band The Jesters, then as a The Living End: Sunday, Oct. 6 a suggested $5 donation, and take The group also hosts classes at “They’ll run up to us even if member of folk-rock group Buffalo at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos place all over San Diego, from San Diego’s downtown library, they don’t know all the moves Springfield, a founding member Ave. 8 p.m. 21 and up. $25. Pacific Beach to Coronado and where they teach the Thriller and will try to dance along. It’s of the country-rock group Poco, brickbybrick.com. La Mesa to Balboa Park. Another dance to school kids and those fun. It’s ‘thrilling.’” and in the 1970s as half of the duo teacher, Christopher Olson, even at the youth center who are But with over 1,000 specta- See LIVE MUSIC, Page 10 Loggins and Messina. Attendees teaches classes in his overly-sized homeless. tors and more than 200 danc- “It gives them something to ers, Thriller SD’s biggest event look forward to and lets them of the year is the annual Old know that you can do anything Town Thriller. On Oct. 19, the you want to do and be anything group of undead dancers will be you want to be,” said Olson. “It performing in Old Town for the opens up their world.” eighth year in a row at Heritage While classes can be as large Park. as 20 students, Thriller SD has “Despite the news and the doc- seen its biggest growth in the umentaries that have come out dance groups’ monthly, and about Michael Jackson, people sometimes weekly, Thriller still love the dance and this mu- events ranging from zombie sic,” said Hall. “It’s never not go- dances at the UTC offices and ing to be iconic and there’s still private parties, to performanc- something to appreciate about a es at community gatherings dance that gets people excited to like October’s Monster Movies put on a crazy costume and dance for Music and Pacific BeachFest. with total strangers.” Thriller SD will host a Zombie To sign up for classes, regis- Walk at Pacific BeachFest Oct. 5 ter for events or make a dona- starting at the corner of Garnet tion, visit Thriller San Diego’s and Ingraham. 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10. Register at mbrea.net/page/view/ Presenting a mix of classic and con- EDUCATION GolfTournament or call 858-412-0386. temporary talents, Barnard students ▪ Fifth annual Future Bucs Night performed a traditional fan dance, NOTEBOOK>> will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. played the hulusi (a Chinese fl ute-like 18 at MBHS stadium. Join this com- instrument), and sang and danced to a MISSION BAY HIGH munity event bringing all of PB schools modern Chinese pop song. Barnard ▪ Homecoming game, Friday, Oct. together to cheer on the MBHS Bucs alumni were among the students 4, against Clairemont High School. football team. Elementary and middle serving as the mistresses of cere- Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Homecoming dance, schoolers will gather on the fi eld for mony for the event, introducing each Saturday, Oct. 5, 6-9:30 p.m., at the half-time activities and the little ones performance in both Mandarin and Birch Aquarium. can join the cheer team for the fi rst half English. “I liked Moon Festival be- ▪ Join the Mock Trial Club at MBHS of the game. Adults $7. Kids are free if cause I got to perform in front of a lot every Monday at lunch in Mr. Sheehy's wearing a Future Bucs T-shirt. To order of people,” said Barnard fi fth-grader classroom. The Mock Trial Team a Future Bucs T-shirt, contact Heather Kavi Z-T, who performed in both the is preparing to compete in the San at [email protected]. To learn fan dance and pop song numbers. “I Barnard Elementary School students perform a traditional fan dance during Diego County High School Mock Trial the cheers, kids can sign up for cheer also liked seeing the different types of the 2019 Moon Festival in Balboa Park in September. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAN DIEGO CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE Competition in February. The case for camp on Oct. 12, by contacting Coach performances from China.” For infor- the competition is a murder trial and Tonya at [email protected]. mation on Barnard Mandarin Magnet KATE SESSIONS ELEMENTARY FRIENDS OF PACIFIC BEACH will include students as prosecution Elementary School, or to fi nd out ▪ Sessions families were treated SECONDARY SCHOOLS attorneys, defense attorneys, pretrial PACIFIC BEACH MIDDLE about the District’s School Choice to the annual fun day at The Bay on ▪ FOPBSS needs your help to set motion attorneys, witnesses, bailiffs, and ▪ Principal's Coffee, 8 a.m. Thursday, program, visit sandiegounifi ed.org/ Sunday, Sept. 22. Mission Bay Sports all students and teachers up for suc- a clerk. Oct. 17. Check-in at the front offi ce. barnard. The Choice application win- Center graciously provided water cess. Show your support by donating dow for the 2020-2021 school year equipment such as kayaks, paddle- to the annual contribution drive, one of MISSION BAY CLUSTER BARNARD MANDARIN will open between Oct. 1 and Nov. 13 boards, and a lily pad for everyone the few opportunities to directly fund ▪ Pacifi c BeachFest, Saturday, Oct. MAGNET ELEMENTARY of this year. to use. important programs at PBMS and 5, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., on the boardwalk ▪ Barnard Mandarin Magnet ▪ Back to School Night will be 5-7 MBHS. From fi eld trips and teacher between Felspar and Thomas streets. Elementary School students and alum- PACIFIC BEACH ELEMENTARY p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. This adults-on- grants to campus improvements, the Head over to the community stage to ni showcased their Chinese cultural ▪ Principal's chat and school tour, 8 ly night is an opportunity for parents to money helps make better schools. enjoy live music from local musicians arts talents and language skills at the a.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Call 858-488-8316 meet teachers, enjoy delicious food Visit fopbss.org/donate to make either from PB schools. 2019 Moon Festival in Balboa Park on for more information. from the Groovy Greek food truck, pur- a one-time or monthly donation or ▪ Don Brown Golf Tournament bene- September 14. This is the fourth con- Friends of Pacifi c Beach Elementary chase books at the week-long book fair, return the yellow donation envelope fi ting Pacifi c Beach elementary schools, secutive year that Barnard’s students meeting, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the grab your spirit wear, and mingle with that was sent home to the teachers or will take place at noon Thursday, Oct. have performed in this annual event. Pacifi c Beach Elementary library. fellow Sessions parents. front offi ce.

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Jazz saxophonist Paul Combs will perform a special “CD Celebration Concert” at Dizzy’s on Oct. 11. The night’s pro- gram will celebrate the release of Combs album, “Unknown Dameron – Rare and Never Recorded Works of Tadd Dameron.” Backing Combs on a selection of pianist Dameron’s music will be an all-star jazz combo featuring Derek Cannon (trumpet), Kamau Kenyatta (pi- ano), Rob Thorsen (bass) and Richard Sellers (drums). Combs has recorded with numerous artists including rockabilly hero Sleepy LaBeef and blues guitarist Robert Lockwood Jr., but this new collection of tunes is special, bringing a spotlight on the music of an underrated artist Paul Combs: Friday, Oct. 11, at Dizzy’s at Arias Hall, 1717 Morena Blvd. 8 p.m. $20. dizzysjazz.com.

Ska seems to be making a strong revival in recent months and one of the bands at the helm locally is 3rd Project. Specializing in the second wave ska of the 1980s, 3rd Project plays favorites, such as The Specials “Ghost Town” and Bad Manners “Lip Up Fatty,” along- side less obvious choices such as “Man In A Suitcase,” by The Police. With a setlist full of upt- empo rocksteady tunes that will also appeal to reggae and rock fans, 3rd Project should have the dance floor filled from the first note. 3rd Project: Saturday, Oct. 12 at Tio Leo’s, 5302 Napa St. 8 p.m. 21 and up. Cover TBD. tioleos.com.

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TACOS >> just steps away from the Pacific Ocean. CONT. FROM PG. 1 Their menu takes on classic American dish- es as well as coastal favorites. They serve anchor, and producer for Fox 5, and Jenny the usual fish and carne asada tacos but Milkowski, traffic anchor at CBS News 8. offer a twist with the poke taco served with They tried and rated (on a scale of 0 to 5 a wonton shell. tacos) a variety of tacos at Oscar’s Mexican Jenny and Danielle both tried the poke ta- Seafood, Backyard Kitchen & Tap, El Prez, cos. “I got super excited to try these because and Duck Dive. I love ahi tuna,” Jenny said. “The wonton “I think I’ve tried every kind of taco – shell is big and the lettuce is not necessary. from tongue to stomach, to head tacos. I’ll It’s a fun new taco and I liked it. I rate it 3 taste anything at least once,” Jenny said. out of 5 tacos.” “You had me at tacos,” Danielle said. “If “The wonton had a good texture, the we’re tasting tacos, I’m always ready to sauce is really good and the poke went well eat.” with it all,” Danielle said. “It is something Their conclusions, along with a summa- new and different. I liked it. I rate it 3 out ry of some of the best taco spots from La of 5 tacos.” Jolla to Point Loma, are below. Vallarta Express Oscar’s Mexican Seafood 1375 Garnet Ave. 703 Turquoise St. With Vallarta Express’ 24/7 service, Oscar’s specializes in seafood tacos such guests can order tacos at any time of the as battered fish or shrimp tacos, smoked day. Guests can also order tacos through fish tacos, or grilled octopus tacos. Oscar’s the drive-thru. Some of Vallarta’s many ta- also offers specialty tacos like tacos al pas- co options include favorites like shrimp or tor, shrimp, and chorizo tacos, and even carne asada tacos and more adventurous shrimp and bacon tacos. Vegetarians can choices like the Philly Taco, which includes enjoy veggie tacos and soyrizo tacos. a choice of steak or chicken with melted At Oscar’s, Jenny tried the smoked fish cheese, mushrooms, peppers, bacon, and and Danielle had the grilled octopus. salsa; or the Buffalo Taco, which includes “First bite, I was like, yum,” Jenny said. lightly breaded chicken, buffalo sauce, ro- “But I wish there was more fish and it had maine lettuce, ranch dressing, and salsa a smokier flavor. It was good. I rate it 3 out Fresca. of 5 tacos.” “It was really good, zesty with a good tex- Fat Fish Cantina Grill ture, which is hard to do with octopus,” 4474 Mission Blvd. Danielle said. “I liked it and I recommend Jenny Milkowski and Danielle Radin discuss tacos at Oscar’s Mexican Seafood. (Top, from left to right) Fat Fish Cantina Grill mixes Southern it. I rate it 4.8 out of 5 tacos.” Garnet Vampire tacos from Backyard Kitchen & Tap, chicken tinga tacos from El Prez, and poke tacos California tacos with flavors from south of from Duck Dive. THOMAS MELVILLE/BEACH & BAY PRESS the border. Choose from a variety of taco Backyard Kitchen & Tap plates such as surf and turf tacos, shrimp 832 Garnet Ave. but who am I kidding, I would eat two. I Jenny tried the cauliflower tacos and tacos, carne asada tacos, and more. On This American gastropub serves some like it a lot. I rate them 3 out of 5 tacos.” Danielle had the chicken tinga tacos. Tuesdays, Fat Fish celebrates Taco Tuesday of Pacific Beach’s best tacos. Choose from “This Vampire one was filled with a lot of “It was pretty good, but I didn’t like that with $1.25 street tacos and $2 shrimp ta- Backyard’s fun taco plates such as the pork and authentic flavors,” Danielle said. the cauliflower was fried because I like to cos. Fat Fish also observes Taco Thursday Garnet Vampire, which is slow-roasted “It’s huge, so one will get you full. Going feel that I’m being healthy,” Jenny said. “It with fish tacos for only $2.50. pork carnitas, pico de gallo, and cotija on from the pork to the Gringo taco was like had good spice and the crema was tasty – I a cheddar crusted corn tortilla, and the night and day. I like the crunch of the hard liked it. I rate it 3 out of 5 tacos.” Tacos Mimi Gringo, which is chipotle chicken, cab- shell and it had a good sauce. I rate them 3 “It has fried cheese on top, which threw 4508 Cass St. bage, and jalapeno crema on a crispy corn out of 5 tacos.” me off at first and it was big – kind of an Tacos Mimi specializes in authentic hard shell. aggressive taco,” Danielle said. “It was re- Mexican tacos. Meat lovers can choose At Backyard, Jenny and Danielle tried El Prez ally good and mango salsa gave it a sweet between a variety of classic street tacos both the Gringo and Garnet Vampire 4190 Mission Blvd. and savory taste that I enjoyed. I rate it 3.5 such as carne asada, al pastor, pollo asa- tacos. El Prez throws a taco-filled fiesta every- out of 5 tacos.” da, and birria. Champiñones, avocado, and “The Gringo taco has a hard shell with a day. Guests can choose from more than papa tacos are all suited for vegetarians. lot of chipotle-flavored chicken and it was 13 different types of tacos served in fresh- Duck Dive Additionally, Tacos Mimi also offers a se- OK,” Jenny said. “The Vampire taco was ly-made tortillas. Favorite El Prez tacos in- 4650 Mission Blvd. lection of seafood tacos. juicy and filled with delicious pork. You’re clude seared ahi tacos, cauliflower tacos, Duck Dive and its ambiance is an ode to not going to walk away hungry after one, and filet mignon tacos. the rich surf and beach culture that resides READ MORE ONLINE AT sdnews.com

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Sat 10-1 ...... 101 Coast Blvd., #3A ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $2,695,000 ...... Daniel Albrecht 858-926-8779

Sun 1-4 ...... 1332 Dellcrest Lane ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $2,495,000 ...... Scott Appleby 858-775-2014

Fri 2-5, Sat & Sun 1-4 . . . . .5556 Calumet Ave ...... 3BR/3BA ...... $5,595,000 ...... Peggy Weinbrecht 858-243-2304

Sat 12-3 ...... 5776 Caminito Empresa . . . .3BD/2.5BA ...... $1,150,000 ...... Michelle Silverman 619-980-2738

HILLCREST

Sun 1-4 ...... 1104 Alberta Place ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $1,200,000 ...... Jan Newell 619-888-5515

POINT LOMA

Sat & Sun 1-4 ...... 1122 Akron Street ...... 3BR/3.5BA ...... $1,595,000 ...... Gregg Whitney 858-456-3282

Greg Cummings The Greg Cummings Group 858.717.0730 [email protected] DRE# 01464245 PAGE 16 | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 | BEACH & BAY PRESS

Off Market Ocean Views

Ocean Front!

S. Mission Beach Front Property • 3 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath Gorgeous Condo • One of the Largest Patios on the Oceanfront • Fully Remodeled, Like New Condition • Perfect Location / Breathtaking Views • Quartzite Countertops, Italian Mosaic Tile 2959 Ocean Front Walk San Diego, CA 92109 Offered at $2,895,000

Bay Front 2BR/2BA, 1307 sqft condo. 11th floor West facing white water view Newly remodeled, ground level, and oversized 865 sqft 1 bedroom condo in only steps to the sand. North Pacific Beach. Rare opportunity to $1.19M own in a high rise with amazing ocean, sunset and city views from your kitchen, Price Reduced! living room, and master bedroom, comes fully furnished! $649,000

Ocean Views at See the Sea • 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Ocean View Condo • Complex Includes: Spa and Large Common • 2 Private Ocean/Pier View Balconies Area Deck • Security Gated • Easy Stroll to Shops and Restaurants 4465 Ocean Blvd., Unit 31, Pacific Beach, CA 92109 Offered at $875,000

For Rent!

Historic “Lampshade House” • 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath Beautiful Home • Several Patios with Surreal Ocean Views • 1923 Iconic Landmark of La Jolla • Two Master Bedrooms • Prime Location Direct Ocean Front • Previously Rented by Movie Stars 524 Coast Blvd. S., La Jolla, CA 92037 $9,900/mo. www.pennyrealty.com

For Rent!

Spacious La Jolla Shores Condo • 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Villa del Lido Condo • $200 Flat Fee for all Utilities, • Great Views of Courtyard & the Hills of La Jolla incl. Cable & Internet • Two Private Balconies • Private Gated Access to La Jolla Shores Drive 2362 Torrey Pines Rd. #31, La Jolla CA 92037 Greg Flaherty$2,795/mo. Certifiedwww.pennyrealty.com Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Greg858-692-0185 Flaherty Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist [email protected] [email protected] www.coastalpro.com CalBRE #01073434 CalBRE #01073434