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VOLUME 4 ISSUE 22 Coming together for Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Old Town • Mission Hills • Bankers Hill Hillcrest • University Heights • Normal Heights • North Park • South Park • Golden Hill • Kensington • Talmadge ➤➤ NEWS P. 4 Filner speaks at Bankers Hill Residents meeting Mayoral candidate answers questions about Balboa Park, campaign finance By Morgan M. Hurley SDUN Assistant Editor The Bankers Hill Residents Group held a special meeting Tuesday, Oct. 23 to host Congressmember and 2012 mayoral candidate Bob Filner. The candidate addressed a small group Anti-bullying panel discussion of area residents in a town hall-like setting at the top floor lounge of Inn at the Park, located at 525 Spruce St. ➤➤ DINING P. 11 In his opening remarks, Filner identified reasons why he deserves their vote for mayor, citing his long history of prior city leadership and two decades of experience in the federal legislature, in comparison to his oppo- nent, Councilmember Carl DeMaio. Filner also outlined ways he would Two-day Old Town event honors ancestors while Life-sized Catrina skeletons stimulate local small businesses. “I can from last year’s altar at Fiesta mandate that every public building be celebrating culture, diversity and tradition de Reyes (Courtesy San Diego PR) Beets and eats at Pomegranate By Monica Garske celebration. Coyote, located at 2461 San Diego SDUN Reporter The free, two-day event is funded Ave. in part by a grant from Council Presi- “We have participated and ➤➤ WHAt’s UP! P. 13 Next week, Old Town San Diego dent Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer’s believed in this great event since day will be more colorful and festive office as well as donations from Old one,” said Cafe Coyote owner Lehn than usual residents and businesses Town businesses and sponsors, Goetz. “There’s such a community- in the historic neighborhood come SOHO’s education and communica- oriented feel to the whole thing and together to commemorate Dia de tions director Alana Coons said. it’s amazing how many businesses los Muertos, one of Mexico’s most The family-friendly event – which get involved. It also has this deep iconic holidays. runs from 1 to 8 p.m. on Thursday historical and cultural element to it, Also known as Day of the Dead, and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday which makes it both fun and educa- it is a day when family and friends – includes live music, poetry read- tional for everyone.” gather to joyfully remember loved ings, dancing, face-painting, arts and The event will boast more than Congressmember Bob Filner ones who have passed by celebrat- crafts, and special menus at various 50 colorful, personalized altars (Courtesy office of Bob Filner) ing their lives. On Thursday, Nov. 1 locations throughout Old Town. honoring deceesed historical figures and Friday, Nov. 2 San Diego’s local Coons said that this year, more and loved ones. The altars – deck- solar powered in five years. Imagine Soda Bar spooks preservation group Save Our Heri- than 30 businesses, museums and orated with vibrant flowers, photos, the demand that creates for photovol- tage Organisation (SOHO) will host eateries are taking part in the fes- taic and solar panels,” he said. “That’s the third annual Dia de los Muertos tivities, including title sponsor, Cafe see Muertos, page 9 all small business and that is what we ➤➤ THEATER P. 14 need to promote here in San Diego.” He emphasized that issues regard- ing commerce along the international International Restaurant Row designated border are also important. “We’ve lost $6 billion per year because our border Proclamation announced at first Taste of Mission Hills event is so inefficient after 9/11 … but we can change that,” he said. “I represented By Anthony King grown in stature as one of the the border for a long time. I know the SDUN Editor best places to come enjoy a fan- policies that need to be done.” tastic meal from so many dif- Filner then reminded the group Council President Pro ferent cuisines and cultures.” he is being touted as the “education Tem Kevin Faulconer joined The councilmember read mayor” due to his background not only restaurant owners and commu- a city declaring, signed by the as a professor, but also as a San Diego nity members for the first Taste City Council and Mayor Jerry Unified School Board member and a of Mission Hills event on Oct. Sanders, proclaiming Oct. 16 parent who raised children through 16, in part to inaugurate Interna- “International Restaurant Row the local public school system. “I know tional Restaurant Row. The new Day.” Banners with the new how this system works,” he said. designation includes businesses moniker were unveiled as The forum was then opened up to The world in Coronado within the Mission Hills Business well, which are now hanging questions, which covered a wide variety Improvement District (BID) along on street lamps throughout of topics ranging from the pedestrian- India Street from Redwood to the area. ization of Balboa Park and its Centen- Index Washington streets. “I’m proud to partner nial Committee, enhancing the quality “We know that we have such with Uptown businesses to of life for residents, campaign funding Opinion…………………6 a unique neighborhood that rebrand north India Street as caps, and homeless veterans. Briefs……………………8 attracts so many people from International Restaurant Row, Developer Doug Manchester was throughout the city and all parts and share one of San Diego’s also a recurring topic for attendees, Dr. Ink….…………………12 of the state,” Faulconer said. International Restaurant Row’s “This neighborhood has really see International, page 5 new banner (Photo by SDUN) see Filner, page 3 Calendar………………17 Classifieds……………18 Parenting……………21 Contact Us Editorial/Letters 619-961-1952 [email protected] Advertising 619-961-1958 [email protected] 2 San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 www.sdcnn.com www.sdcnn.com NEWS San Diego Uptown News | Oct. 26–Nov. 8, 2012 3 FROM PAGE 1 [Plaza de Panama project] is Councilmember DeMaio addresses Hillcrest Town Council the wrong one,” he said. “If it FILNER passes the court I’ll have to implement it.” As the project Community organization hands out LION awards at October meeting notably his purchase and is currently being held up in use of the U-T San Diego, litigation brought by Save Our By Anthony King Council steering committee, where other platforms of his mayoral run, his involvement in the Navy Heritage Organisation, Filner SDUN Editor plans are made to improve the neighbor- including infrastructure, parking and Administration complex then encouraged the residents hood.” The committee meets monthly the environment, ultimately coming project at the west end of to join the Balboa Park Cen- After community members were to set the agenda are set for the regular back to economic concerns by calling Broadway in Downtown and tennial Committee and speak given LION awards at the Oct. 9 Hill- council meetings. While separate from job creation the “most important” issue his desire to bring a stadium their minds about the current crest Town Council meeting, Council- Uptown Planners and the Hillcrest for the new mayor. to the 10th Avenue Termi- plan and alternatives. member and 2012 mayoral candidate Business Association (HBA), the Town “We also need to pivot from fiscal nal, among others. One resident voiced con- Carl DeMaio spoke, highlighting his Council works closely with businesses, reform and restoring services; we’ve The first question cern over what she referred mayoral initiatives and answering ques- planning groups, city government and got to get our economy moving regarded the “Jacobs Plan” to as one-sided editorial tions from the crowd. Approximately 30 individuals on issues it deems important again,” he said. for Balboa Park and how, as content coming from U-T San people were in attendance. to the neighborhood. DeMaio then addressed his sup- mayor, the candidate would Diego and how difficult it was Town Council board chair Luke “We do this throughout the port in Hillcrest, including from the help facilitate a restoration to hear both sides of the race. Terpstra handed out the awards, which year, and we’re very appreciative to LGBT community. In the June primary of pedestrian use in time for “Where can we get alternative are given to individuals and businesses Ortega’s for supplying that space for election, DeMaio did not receive the the Centennial in 2015. It news?” the woman asked. in Hillcrest for visual improvements, sup- us to meet,” Terpstra said. majority of votes from the Hillcrest was presented by Ben Baltic, Several ideas from other at- port and general community neighborhood. facilitator of the event, but tendees were put forth. building. LION stands for “Let’s Carl DeMaio speaking at the Town “We may disagree from came from another resident Filner then presented his Improve Our Neighborhood.” Council meeting (Photo by SDUN) time to time,” he said. “I know who was unable to attend. ideas on a public financing “LION is the Hillcrest Town a lot of people look at me and Saying he firmly opposes ordinance, a plan that would Council official award that we see nothing more than a party the council-approved Plaza cap campaign spending, give to people who improve our label, just like a lot of social de Panama project, Filner shorten the length of cam- neighborhood,” Terpstra said at conservatives at one point explained his stance on the paigns and “level the playing the meeting. “We don’t give out looked at me and saw nothing subject regarding parking field,” he said.