2020 Changed Face of Cycling for Good?

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Follow us on social media Columbia • Core/Civic • Cortez Hill • East Village • Gaslamp/Horton Plaza • Little Italy • Marina Grim Ave. History P. 5 LITTLE ITALY P. 7 2020 changed face of cycling for good?

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Italian culture is preserved

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San Diego County Bicycle Coalition board member Alex Flores sitting with her bike at Balboa Park. (Photo courtesy Alex Flores)

KENDRA SITTON | Downtown & Uptown News brought new cyclists on the road called Stay True Cycleworks, said “A lot of people who weren't cy- from many diverse backgrounds he went from trying to get his cling the last couple years found The First National Bank Building 2020 brought many unforeseen and abilities. name out there as a new business a new hobby. I know a couple changes and also highlighted Ridership went up over 40% that began in January 2020 to his people they don't like running pre-existing disparities in society. from March to August 2020 com- phone ringing off the hook as soon too much, but since the pandem- FASHION P. 10 Just one of the industries affected pared to the same period in 2019, as the pandemic started. Since ic they started biking more and by the pandemic and a renewed according to data from SANDAG. then, business has not slowed more and they're very active. focus on racial inequalities was bi- John Cooper of City Heights, down as many people dusted off cycling. The year of the pandemic owner of a mobile bike repair shop bikes that had gone unused. SEE CYCLING CHANGES, Page 11 Fighting COVID in America’s hardest hit city

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Enroll your child today . waldorfsandiego.org . 619-280-8016 San Diego Downtown & Uptown News sdnews.com HISTORY February 2021 5 Grim Avenue in the Park Villas tract San Diego street names: Part 10 of the series He turned to merchandising, banking and the real estate business, and be signing both for and against the thus he was variously occupied, in name change.” Sacramento, until 1863. Also, in Those in favor of keeping the 1852, he was one of the business name in 1934 theorized the managers of the Sacramento Union, street might have been original- one of the first daily newspapers in Joseph Nash formed his two-part ly named for the brothers Jacob California. In 1863 Mr. Grim went Park Villas tract in 1870, three and Wilhelm Grimm, authors of to Virginia City, Nevada, and estab- years before William Jefferson Grimm’s Fairy Tales, with the fi- lished a bank, which he operated Gatewood and Aaron Pauly filed nal letter being lost over the years. until 1867. His next move was to As a banker in Virginia City, Nevada, from 1863 to 1867, Abraham Grim their maps for West End and Pauly’s But the true source of the Grim San Francisco, where he was inter- would have been familiar with this express company advertised in the 1864 Virginia City directory. He was manager of a similar company in Addition. Perhaps Nash was the street name is likely a merchant ested in stocks and mining. In 1892 San Francisco for several years after he moved there in 1867. (Courtesy of first of his fellow tract founders or land dealer known to Joseph he moved across the bay to Berkeley, Ancestry.com, in the public domain) to name north-south streets after Nash, as the street name was nev- and from that year to 1896 was people he knew, including himself. er recorded as “Grimm” on maps. manager of the Consolidated Street In 1892, Grim moved his fam- The resolution was signed by 52 The Park Villas tract east of pres- No Grims appear to be living in Railway Company of Oakland. ily to Berkeley, where he became employees of the Recorder’s Office. ent-day Ray Street encompasses San Diego during the early 1870s. Throughout the whole of his busy superintendent of the Oakland Although historical records are the north-south streets Nash orig- However, the 1870 federal census business career Mr. Grim has had Consolidated Street Railroad not definitive, it is plausible Nash inally named Grim Avenue, Hart recorded a family in San Francisco the happy faculty of making friends, Company. The Oakland Tribune’s and Grim knew each other. Nash Avenue (now 31st Street), Herman headed by Abraham Grim, and his and his growing popularity mani- October 8, 1905 issue announced visited San Francisco frequently Avenue, Nash Avenue (now 32nd history indicates he had much in fested itself when, in 1898, he was his 50th wedding anniversary, during the late 1860s after he set Street), Washington Avenue (now common with Nash, whose ties to elected county recorder of Alameda noting his paternal ancestors up shop in New Town San Diego, Bancroft Street), Webster Avenue San Francisco ran deep. county, and again, in 1902, when had come from Holland before the and he moved to San Francisco (now 33rd Street), and Franklin Abraham Keefer Grim (1830- he was honored by re-election American Revolution and settled around 1876. In the early 1880s, Avenue (now Felton Street). 1910) was born in Canton, Ohio. His to the office, as an independent in Pennsylvania before the “City San Francisco city directories indi- Grim Avenue has held its name father was a merchant, and young candidate.” of Brotherly Love” was founded by cate Nash and Grim were working for more than 150 years in spite Grim left school at age 16 to become City directories provide more William Penn. The article stated in the mining industry in offices at of an effort in 1934 to change the a clerk in Wayne County. In 1849, career details for Grim. The 1864 Grim had been elected County 328 and 331 Montgomery Street, name to Royal Avenue. The San he made the long trek across the Virginia City, Nevada directory Recorder of Alameda County in respectively — across the street Diego Union’s March 31, 1934 issue plains to Sacramento in response listed A.K. Grim as being “of B.F. 1898 and 1902 “by handsome from each other in the business reported that “Petitioners had asked to the news of gold in California. Hastings & Co.,” which was includ- majorities.” district. Perhaps they met in 1868, the change on the ground that ma- Volume 2 of “A History of the New ed under “Bankers” in the business Abraham Grim died on January when Grim had newly arrived in ny persons called it Grime st.” But California Its Resources and People” listings for this silver mining town 6, 1910 at age 79. He was buried San Francisco, and Nash posed other property owners declared “it — edited by Leigh H. Irvine and that boomed after discovery of the at Mountain View Cemetery in at the Hector W. Vaughan photo- would be an outrage to slap a name published by The Lewis Publishing Comstock Lode in 1859. Oakland. The Oakland Tribune’s graphic gallery for a photograph like Royal ave. on a democratic Co. in 1905 — summarizes Grim’s Grim first appeared in the San February 6, 1910 issue published labeled as “Vaughan’s Enameled street.” The San Diego Union’s June personal history, including the fol- Francisco city directory in 1868, a resolution passed by employees Cards, 18 Third Street (Late 511 26, 1934 issue announced the name lowing about his adult years: when his occupation was presi- in the Recorder’s Office in honor of Montgomery St.) San Francisco.” change effort had failed under the “His long and tedious journey dent of the Pacific Union Express his memory. The clauses included, As a land dealer and merchant headline “Royalists Lose in Grim across plains and over mountains Co. This company was organized “Whereas, We the undersigned, with a large general store in 1868 Battle,” noting that city councilmen terminated at Sacramento, October in late 1867 by promoters of the have known him personally as a who also advertised himself as a said “it was hard to know what the 6, 1849. The following spring, Central Pacific Railroad, includ- true and loyal friend, a just and “Commission Agent,” Nash cer- people wanted as they appeared to he mined at ‘Hangtown,’ now ing Leland Stanford. Stockholders considerate employer and an ex- tainly would have appreciated Placerville. Mining, however, did A. K. Grim and Lawrence W. Coe emplar of honest and honorable Grim’s fine character and connec- not then claim his attention long. were appointed as managers for manhood, and Whereas, He was tions to banking, express, mining the express on the West Coast. Its an ideal officer, a devoted hus- and real estate businesses. service was advertised as includ- band and father and an upright ing transport of materials and let- and highly esteemed citizen. He —Katherine Hon is the secretary ters by every steamer via Panama was a man of high ideals, of in- of the North Park Historical Society. and similar service to Hawaii, tegrity of purpose and his death Reach her at info@northparkhisto- China and Japan. The company is a great loss to this community.” ry.org or 619-294-8990. was set up to compete with Wells Fargo, who bought out the company in October 1869. Historic stamps are supposed to be In the 1870 federal census, preserved and re-set nearby when Grim’s occupation was “real es- Abraham K. Grim is pictured in construction requires their removal. tate agent.” He was a “stockbro- Volume 2 of “A History of the New This stamp at Grim and Dwight was saved by an alert resident who stopped ker” in the 1872 San Francisco California,” published in 1905. city directory. His occupation was Although he never lived in San the contractor in mid-cut. Grim is Diego, he may be the namesake for one of the few original street names listed as ““expressman,” “capital- North Park’s Grim Avenue. (Courtesy remaining from the 1870 Park Villas ist” or “mining” in the following of Google Books, in the public domain) tract map. (Photo by Katherine Hon) years through the 1880s. San Diego Downtown & Uptown News 6 February 2021 OPINION / FEATURE sdnews.com Guest Editorial Letters

In the recent January is- Brian Schrader's second sue of Uptown News, DA guest editorial is more mad- The Way Forward: 1621 Grand Ave. Suite C Summer Stephan stated dening that the first. After San Diego, CA 92109 that the Moderna and Pfizer elected officials push policies 858-270-3103 Democracy is the answer Covid19 vaccines have been that decimate local and in- sdnews.com FDA approved when they have dependent businesses, we Facebook.com/sandiegodowntownnews By Brian Schrader outcome. Even in California, actually been released under should then go to work for Twitter: @sddowntownnews Instagram: @sd_downtownnews the greatest state in the union, the emergency authorization them? There's nothing wrong For years we’ve seen popular we’re not immune. In fact, we act. The difference between with picking up trash but ideas fail to become law even may be among the worst of- approved and authorized is the government is supposed to when they enjoy broad and bi- fenders. Our laws are littered difference between endorsed work for us, not the other way partisan support. In that same with anti-democratic policies. and allowed and I think you around. time, we’ve seen the needs of Multiple state laws and con- should make a correction. Teagan McClain society change dramatically stitutional amendments in- EDITOR ADVERTISING Kendra Sitton and the intensity of political clude supermajority require- CONSULTANTS [email protected] Mike Rosensteel polarization increase to lev- ments to repeal or amend. around knowing about the an- (619) 961-1958 els unseen in the modern era. Prop 22, made law by voters Fighting COVID tibodies,” said EBW founder and CONTRIBUTING [email protected] Our political institutions have in November 2020, includes a CONTINUED FROM Page 1 CEO Ingrid Vandeveldt. “It has EDITORS Lauren Vernon found themselves paralyzed requirement that a 7/8ths ma- morphed into something far Jeff Clemetson x130 (571) 259-1530 Tom Melville x131 [email protected] and unable to cope with the jority of both houses of the state Secretary for Preparedness and greater than that. How do we Dave Schwab x 132 stresses placed upon them and legislature is needed to approve Response (ASPR), Dr. Robert simplify for the American public BUSINESS CONSULTANT CONTRIBUTING so many have begun to look any amendments. Whatever Kadlec and is carried out by COVID’s five-step progression?” David Mannis WRITERS outside the political system you think of Prop 22, this re- HHS and the El Centro Regional Vanderveldt said that pro- (619) 961-1951 Diana Cavagnaro for solutions. American gover- quirement should raise consid- Medical Center, a UCSD hospital. gression starts with prevention [email protected] Tom Cesarini nance has been paralyzed by erable suspicion, as it ensures The team’s role was to inform through masks, washing hands Christopher Gomez polarization and by a history of that no changes will ever be the public about the program, and social distancing for peo- Katherine Hon ACCOUNTING anti-democratic practices. For made to the law, no matter the help alleviate fears and fight ple not infected with the virus. Neal Putnam Heather Humble x120 the most part, the latter feeds situation. In a democracy, the misinformation about the new Vaccinating the population is Brian Schrader [email protected] Sandee Wilhoit the former, but in this new people are free to make laws treatment. another step. The third step is for PUBLISHER chapter of American history as they see fit, but those laws people who test positive, and if WEB / SOCIAL MEDIA Julie Main x106 we have a chance to break this should never prevent future IMPROVING COMMUNICATION the virus is caught early enough, Kendra Sitton [email protected] cycle, right some of our past voters from unmaking them, OF COVID TREATMENTS to treat them with antibodies missteps, and improve the lives since what is good for one gen- Women make 80% of health which will likely keep them out of all Americans. To do so we eration will not always be good care decisions in the United of the ICU. need to make our government for the next. States, according to Department “But after that, things start to OPINIONS/LETTERS: San Diego Downtown News encourages letters to the editor and guest editorials. Please more "small d" democratic. Some argue that superma- of Labor statistics, so gaining the rapidly go downhill,” she said. email either to [email protected] and include your Democratic reforms, which jority requirements ensure trust of women was critical in “Stage four is you’re in the hos- phone number and address for verification. We reserve the right to edit letters for brevity and accuracy. Letters are unrelated to the Democratic bipartisan outcomes, but this galvanizing support for the MAB pital; stage five is the ICU; and and guest editorials do not necessarily reflect the views party, are changes that im- simply doesn’t play out in program. after that is death. of the publisher or staff. prove democracy and promote practice. It fails to recognize “There is a lot of messaging “[Health officials] haven’t SUBMISSIONS/NEWS TIPS: Press releases and story the rights of all citizens. Yascha our current polarization and out there that has made this communicated this five step pro- ideas are welcomed. Send press releases, tips, photos or Mounk, in his book "The People it underestimates the poten- virus and this pandemic even cess well enough — and proba- story ideas to [email protected]. vs. Democracy," defines the tial of government to simply more tragic,” Raby said. “Using bly the most important message For breaking news and investigative story ideas contact fundamental goal of liberal do nothing. Instead of build- EBW to engage the women in is to communicate this five step the editor by phone or email. democracy (i.e. a representa- ing consensus, supermajority this community and say ‘We process,” she added. DISTRIBUTION: San Diego Downtown News tive or direct democracy that requirements increase the like- have something that will help is distributed free on the first Friday of every month. Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. protects the rights of all people) lihood that nothing actually you, don’t be afraid to go get a INFUSION CENTER SUCCESSES thus: Proposals should become happens, and that no reforms test, don’t be afraid to go to the The MAB program in El public policy if they are popular can be made. hospital, there are resources Centro utilizes infusion centers with the majority and don’t un- The trajectory of American there that will help you,’ was an where patients at high risk of se- justly infringe upon the rights history has never been a important part of this.” vere reaction to COVID are treat- of the minority. This is how straight line towards prog- Raby recalled one woman his ed within 72 hours of symptoms most Americans believe their ress, but with the correct re- team interviewed named Laura, or after receiving a positive test. government works, but it’s not, forms at the state and federal a general manager at electrical The MAB drugs, like the COVID and it never has been. levels we could alter our pres- cooperative, who shared that vaccines that are now avail- At the federal level, the ent course and work to build "a one of her employees called in able, are already purchased by Senate filibuster rule has be- more perfect Union." To para- to work because she was not the government and are given come a hot-button topic in phrase Astra Taylor’s book feeling well. Laura encouraged to qualified patients at no cost. political circles, and for good "Democracy May Not Exist, but her to get tested. The program has been so far reason. This arcane procedur- We'll Miss It When It's Gone," “She also told her, because successful. Of the first 133 pa- al rule, in effect, ensures that democracy is not a goal that now she was aware of this, that tients treated with the infusion, a simple majority of 51 votes is can be achieved. Instead, it is a she should ask her doctor if only six later required treat- almost never enough to pass vision to pursue, requiring con- she meets the requirements for ment in an ICU, said El Centro major legislation. In most cas- stant adjustment and rededi- monoclonal antibody treatment. Regional Medical Center CEO Dr. es, a supermajority of 60 votes cation. When asked, the vast Two hours later she was getting Adolphe Edward. is required, ensuring that no majority of Americans approve the monoclonal antibody. So “That means we avoided hos- party is or ever will be able to of numerous consequential so- that’s the power of sharing the pitalizations for a lot of people – regularly enact policy goals. cietal reforms. We can all see story.” six wound up coming back and This is obviously not how de- that things need to be fixed, but Another success story was were admitted, so there’s a slight mocracy is supposed to work, our history, and a few outdated the El Centro fire chief, Cedric chance that you’ll get admitted. but it gets worse. When par- traditions, prevent us from en- Cesena, who had severe symp- “But what we’re talking about ties can’t enact their preferred acting meaningful change. If toms from COVID. is we’re avoiding hospitalization legislation, the outcomes, and we want to move forward, we “Within 48 hours after the early; we’re catching the COVID performance of publicly elected need to dismantle the obstacles monoclonal treatment, I was at positives early; we’re treating the officials can’t be judged by the in our path. Supermajority re- 80% back to normal,” Cesena COVID positives with the mono- people at large. This breaks the quirements stand in our way said. “My wife’s life was also clonal body early; and we’re get- LA JOLLA fundamental feedback loop of and encourage further divi- saved by the infusion. She’s got ting better results at the end of democracy and only serves to sion. We must shun such mi- bronchitis and developed a pneu- the day,” he added. increase tensions between the noritarian tactics and become monia, and without the infusion Dr. Edward estimates that one parties and foment distrust. more democratic. she probably would’ve died.” ICU bed is freed up for every 10 Popular reforms are never But educating the public about patients treated with a MAB in- implemented, polarization in- —Brian Schrader is a local MABs wasn’t the only issue fac- fusion. Pre-COVID, the El Centro creases and society stagnates. business owner, software develop- ing the EBW team. Regional Medical Center had At the state level things are er, writer and San Diego resident “Our roll in El Centro started different in kind, yet similar in living in Normal Heights. with how we galvanize people SEE FIGHTING COVID, Page 15 San Diego Downtown & Uptown News sdnews.com LITTLE ITALY February 2021 7 An enclave with a rich and diverse history Little Italy Culture & Heritage

By TOM CESARINI

Little Italy offers more than just phenomenal food and splendid shops. This colorful neighborhood also shines with tradition and legacy. Convivio strives to preserve this legacy through its auxiliary, the Little Italy Heritage Foundation, with the following objectives: • Preserve the historical and cultural-heritage assets of Little Italy • Organize heritage and cultural events, exhibits, and projects • Engage in advocacy and fundraising to help secure fiscal Bay City Drug served the community for many years and was a local hangout support for the teens in the neighborhood. Today, patrons visit Born and Raised • Maintain Amici House, Little steak house on this site. (Courtesy of the Cresci Family and Convivio) Italy’s event, heritage, and visitor center historical photographs, docu- this treasured Italian enclave. We • Solicit the community for ments, and oral histories. are currently working on sever- Little Italy artifacts for inclusion in Convivio is at the forefront of ef- al historical projects through the Italian Archives of San Diego, forts to perpetuate the historical a digital repository of community narrative and vibrant heritage of SEE LITTLE ITALY, Page 12 Despite pandemic, Little Italy businesses prevail

Little Italy News

By CHRISTOPHER GOMEZ

It’s been a year since our community and the rest of the world began battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses everywhere have been affected and put into survival mode during this time of crisis. Many have needed financial assistance to stay open or had to completely shut down if they weren’t able to make ends meet. Even our beloved and resil- ient businesses here in Little Italy have had to quickly pivot to stay open. We are so grateful to say that because of their determina- Little Italy fountain (Photo courtesy Little Italy Association) tion and unrivaled community support, no businesses have had get ready for a new go-to spot to stay closed in the meantime. to close their doors. in the neighborhood, Mr. Moto Our goal is to continue to support Little Italy cafés, restaurants, Pizza — specializing in authentic in any way we can. So please, take pubs, fine dining, boutiques, art New York-style pizza. For those of that virtual yoga class, buy those galleries and shops have all adapt- us who want to eat with our eyes gift cards for a manicure and hair ed to this “new normal.” Local first, there’s Pop Pops Paletas, a color and cut once they’re open eateries began offering curbside pop art inspired popsicle ice cream again. Let’s continue to stand by pickup, takeout, and delivery ser- shop. They are already open and our businesses and show that vices. And that’s not all. Many running, so make sure to get your “when the going gets tough, the businesses have gotten creative natural, gourmet, handmade pop- tough get going.” and found innovative ways to sicle when you get the chance! For a running list of open continue providing services to All of this amazing success businesses, please visit the community and engage with couldn’t have been possible with- LittleItalySD.com their customers safely: boutiques out the support of our Little Italy For more ways to Shop, Dine & are offering FaceTime personal community. We want to thank Support #LittleItalySD join our shopping; shops are offering per- everyone who has supported and Facebook group dedicated to sup- sonalized subscription services for continues to support local busi- porting our Little Italy communi- jewelry, coffee, or ice cream; and nesses during this difficult time. ty and local business owners. wineries are even delivering local Thank you for continuing to help Stay up to date by following wine right to your door. our famiglia in any way you can, us! Instagram @littleitalysd, Even with the challenges of whether it be big or small. Facebook @littleitalysd and COVID, new businesses are open- We also can’t forget about those Twitter @littleitalysd. ing and flourishing in our beau- in our neighborhood that haven’t tiful community. Allegro, a new been able to open their doors: bar- —Christopher Gomez has been Italian restaurant, expects to open bershops, hair salons, gyms and Little Italy’s district manager since its doors to the community later yoga studios. Some have gone vir- 2000. Reach him at chris@littleit- this month. Pizza enthusiasts, tual, while others have continued alysd.com. San Diego Downtown & Uptown News 8 February 2021 HISTORY / NEWS sdnews.com Heavenly architecture and flights of fancy

SANDEE WILHOIT would be the vice-president and Gaslamp Quarter Historical District his brother would be the cashier. They were very eager to begin op- The stately Victorian building erations, which necessitated them still standing on the corner of 5th initially opening the new “Bank and E has housed many financial of Southern California” in the De institutions and numerous busi- Level Building on the corner of 5th nesses. Having undergone sever- and F. al remodels, it is a testament to The partnership quickly moved imagination, transformation and the frame structure on their prop- progress. erty, and had plans for a brick It was originally sold by Alonzo structure drawn up by A. W. Horton to James Kearney, a gro- Delane. The first story and the full cery man, on February 9, 1869. brick basement of the edifice was to By January of 1874, Kearney had be constructed immediately, with transferred the property to Joseph two additional stories to be added First National Bank Building (Photos by Tim Trevaskis) Campbell, who sold it with a profit in the next year. On September 12, to the Thomas Brothers, Richard 1883 work began on the structure In the basement level, directly $50,000 in the bank. Gruendike intact. With its new look, it con- and John. The brothers joined and the building was com-pleted across from the Director’s Rooms, promptly installed them on the tinued to draw prominent profes- forces with Jacob Gruendike, a on February 5, 1884.The San Diego was the vault. It was a 9-by-12-foot Board of Directors. A very smart sionals to its doors and offices. local successful businessman. The Union described it as “elegant with brick room with six feet of stone move on his part, as Babcock and In more modern times, it was newly formed threesome set about the finish-ing work as by far the and cement underneath as a foun- Story formed the Coronado Beach purchased in 1973 by Gaslamp pi- to plan their new endeavor — the finest in the city.” The exterior dation. The walls were two foot Company and built the Hotel Del oneer, Tom Hom and his brother establishment of a national bank walls were masonry over brick, thick and heavily lined with iron. Coronado! They kept their offices Dr. George Hom. The Hom broth- in the growing city of San Diego. while the interior walls were paint- Thus, it was both burglar proof in the bank building, as did other ers opened the Far East Trading Gruendike, who was president of ed plaster with marble wainscot- and fireproof. The safe was a Beard well known San Diegans— John Company, special-izing in Asian the San Diego Water Company, the ing in the halls and wood pan-el- Brothers screw door safe with a D. Spreckels, George Puterbough, products on the first floor. The San Coronado Peninsular Railroad and ing. The banking room, which was time lock attachment. To this day, a Superior Court judge, ar-chi- Diego Republican headquarters the San Diego Lumber Company, 50-by-75 feet was entered through the vaults and safety deposit boxes tects W.S. Hubbard and the Reid leased the second floor. was to serve as president of the double doors from 5th St., and fea- are still in the basement, still intact, Brothers (Hotel Del Coronado), In 2004, Osetra, an upscale new bank, while Richard Thomas tured a horseshoe shaped lobby and it is said that some of the box- Ephraim Morse and several at- restaurant, opened at the location. surrounded by mahogany count- es are still sealed. All the basement torneys and judges. The high ceilings provided an ar- ers with railings of burnished brass rooms were also heavily car-peted. Another more infamous tenant ea for “wine angels” to ascend to First National Bank Building and heavily beveled French plate Assets were transferred from the was the International Company of the wine tower on a wire, select a 1884-86, 1927 glass. The floor was Italian mar- De Level Building, and the bank Mexico, which was formed in 1887 wine, and then slowly descend to Northwest Corner of 5th and E St. ble, and the ceilings were 16 feet opened as the First Na-tional Bank for the purpose of “inducing immi- the appropriate floor to deliver the high. To the right of the entry was of San Diego. As one might sus- gration to Lower California” near wine. Due to COVID, the restau- Architectural Style: Baroque a 10-by-10-foot room, the office of pect, such an opulent setting drew Ense-nada. Although their busi- rant is now only open for takeout. Revival the vice president. The office of the many of the city’s most formidable ness practices were somewhat sus- Throughout all its incarnations, Architect: A. W. Delane president was towards the rear of men who desired to operate their pect, the Mexican consul, who was the First National Bank Building the main floor. businesses from the building. To ac- also a tenant in the bank building, has endured as a symbol of the commodate their growing clientele, said he had “no objections” to their zeal, enthusiasm and ingenui- the partnership began construction methods and practices. ty that has made the Gaslamp Call Mike Today on the second phase of their proj- In 1922, the Security Quarter and San Diego an inter- ect, adding two more stories, four Commercial and Savings Bank, national tourist destination and to Advertise! more vaults and an elaborate fold- forerunner of the Security Trust America’s finest city. Mike Rosensteel ing security gate across the front and Savings Bank, purchased the door. The renovations, which cost building and began a complete —Sandee Wilhoit is the historian (619) 865-2220 $15,000, were completed in 1886. overhaul of the aging struc-ture. and lead tour guide at the Gaslamp [email protected] In 1885, two gentlemen, Although it was simplified and Quarter Historical Foundation. She Hampton Story and Elisha much of the ornate trimming was can be reached at swilhoit@gaslamp- Babcock, made a notable deposit of pared down, the building survived foundation.org. 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Fashion Files when they started and they real- Upcoming Events ly wanted to reference the moon. They decided to keep it unique March 6, 2021 - Soroptimist By DIANA CAVAGNARO by choosing to translate it into International of San Diego will feature “Women With Vision”. Spanish. This is a live virtual fashion Lunanorte was founded on the I asked this creative pair how show produced by Gretchen principles of avant-garde fashion, they started in fashion. Nowell Productions. The afternoon also gemology and fine arts. This jew- said that she grew up in California feature the “Live Your Dream” elry line infused with nature was and loves connecting art, fashion Awards. For info: (619) 670-9880 co-founded by Rosemary Nowell and jewelry design. She went and Jessica Blankley GG AJP. to school to study fashion mer- Jessica said the name Lunanorte chandising. Blankley is from Opening back up at the beginning was something special to them New Jersey and went to gemol- of June they began placing their ogy school at the University of jewelry at more outlets such as Massachusetts. Combining their vintage stores, hair salons, health Rosemary Nowell and Jessica Amethyst thought to be the stone of two interests in fashion they food stores and flower shops. They Blankley GG AJP protection (Photos courtesy Lunanorte) began this business in 2014. were able to triple their business They blend colors and textures in 2020. duo what is in the future with earthly elements to create Some of the trends in jewel- for their business. They a balance with semi-precious ry are hair sticks. They are the said that they were going gemstones. perfect ornament to accent your to add semi-precious gem I asked them how they operat- zoom meetings. Quartz necklac- stones for home decora- ed their business and what was es are popular right now and the tions which will add earth- their experience during Covid last women said that layering necklac- ly elements to the interior year. Unfortunately, they had to es is huge. Additional fads are ster- of your house. Look for this Example of layering of necklaces completely close down but were ling silver rings and jewelry with in the future. from the “Dare to Dream” Collection able to still pay their employees. birthstones. I asked this creative Their website has a wonderful guide for the meaning of each gemstone which covers both the scientific and metaphysical signifi- Bermuda Triangle Necklaces and Mini Hoops cance. Some examples are Rose Quartz which is believed to and a look at this uplifting jewelry be the stone of unconditional love. visit: lunanorte.com It encourages forgiveness and helps you let go of anger, resent- —Diana Cavagnaro is an in- ment and jealousy. Amethyst is ternationally renowned Couture thought to be the stone of protec- Milliner based in Alpine, tion. Turquoise is believed to be a California. Learn more about our purification stone that dispels neg- Hat Designer, Teacher & Blogger at Turquoise which dispels negative energy Rose Quartz believed to be the stone of unconditional Love ative energy. For more examples DianaCavagnaro.com. San Diego Downtown & Uptown News sdnews.com FEATURE February 2021 11

John Cooper making a bicycle repair (Photo courtesy John Cooper) Julio Garcia examining a bike (Photo by Oliver Zuniga)

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Mason died in July, 2019. sign and drive through them Guerrero literally was walk- and that was really disappoint- ing around with the blood- ing because it made it like ‘Okay stains of many victims whose well, nothing's gonna stop cars DNA was found on his shoes from making it a little bit unsafe and clothing, according to his for bicyclists [even when] the SUDOKU PUZZLE sentencing report released on street is specifically for them,” Ja n. 27. said Alexandra (Alex) Flores, John Cooper smiles as he holds a Many victims’ DNA was one of San Diego County Bicycle bicycle wheel (Photo courtesy John found on the sledgehammer and Coalition’s new board members. Cooper) railroad spikes used as weapons. She has pledged to use her plat- Guerrero has a history of form on the board to make it saf- said. “We've been excluded from schizophrenia, but was found er for women and BIPOC (Black, that mainstream idea of cycling. mentally competent to stand Indigenous and People of Color). I’m kind of breaking that.” trial after treatment at a state When Flores began cycling as an He was recently honored with mental hospital. adult a few years ago, she initially the Educator of the Year Golden “I should have been on my would not bike alone because she Gear Award through the San medication,” said Guerrero was afraid of being in a hit-and- Diego County Bicycle Coalition for to authorities. “I should have run collision. She did experience his role in teaching underserved been more responsible know- drivers yelling at her or throwing communities. ing the gravity of my illness.” objects at her while riding. She “A lot of folks in the cycling “Mr. Guerrero is severely now bikes almost everywhere community, they're like ‘Don't mentally ill,” said his attor- but still wants safer bikeways for bring race and class into cycling. ney, Dan Tandon, who added everyone. It's just a sport.’ But race and class that his client “has been held “Making [biking] more accessi- are linked to everything in our so- Fill in the blank cells using number 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row column and 3x3 block. Use logic and process elimination to solve the puzzle. accountable.” ble to the most vulnerable popu- ciety,” Garcia said. “Biking is not CROSSWORD PUZZLE Tandon said Guerrero ben- lation or less experienced popula- just a sport. It’s a mode of trans- efited from his time at the tion would make it so much easier portation. There's a lot of inequi- mental hospital, saying “He’s for people to see themselves riding ties that kind of show that in each remarkable stable today as a their bike to work or to the gro- community.” result of that treatment.” cery store. Some of the new the Flores is hopeful that as biking Guerrero told officials he be- new bike lanes are going to be becomes safer, more people can lieved all those he killed and at- fully protected and I think that's take part in it for transportation tacked were spirits and not hu- truly amazing because it really as well as recreation, which is man. He said he saw “vampire cuts the fear of being next to cars,” good for meeting climate action spirits with sharp teeth” who Flores said. goals. were following him and com- With advocacy from Garcia “Hopefully in the future it will municating with him daily. and Flores, the face of cycling is be safer for everyone to ride their When a probation officer changing. bike,” Flores said. who wrote the sentencing re- “A lot of the cycling that we see port asked Guerrero about why is more geared towards like white —Reach Kendra Sitton at kend- he killed Simons, he said this: men and clip-in shoes,” Garcia [email protected]. “I didn’t think she was human either.” Guerrero’s guilty pleas brought “some measure of clo- sure” and a sense of justice to some, said Harvey. Simon’s son, Greg Asumbra, told officials he was satisfied CLUES ACROSS 23. All over 50. Latin for hail 1. Nuclear near reach weapon 26. One who provides food 51. Between sixth and seventh with the sentence and was op- 5. Of she 30. St. __ Girl, brand of beer 56. Maori war dance posed to the death penalty for 8. Hyperbolic function 31. Walking slowly 57. Precious or semiprecious stone 12. Rice dish 32. Wood 58. Teeter totter him. Asumbra said he wished 14. A team’s best pitcher 33. Semitic gods 59. Deity Guerrero 15. Strong and healthy 34. Bugle 60. A major division of geological time 16. Induces 39. 60-minute periods (abbr.) 61. Fishing net had received help before his 18. Popular manga series 42. Congressman 62. Small Caribbean bird killing spree. He said his moth- 19. From a distance 44. Plant of the heath family 63. Field force unit 20. Split 46. Subdivision of an army 64. Japanese beverage (incorrect er would have wanted him to 21. Consumed 47. Having many different forms American pronunciation) receive help also. 22. Cushions 49. Shellfish

—Neal Putnam is a local Alex Flores and two fellow cyclists Julio Garcia wearing a Bikes del CLUES DOWN 17. Small integer 41. Work done under harsh conditions court reporter. (Photo courtesy Alex Flores) Pueblo shirt (Photo by Edgar Ontiveros) 1. Prevents oil spills 24. Unit of energy for no pay 2. Monetary unit 25. Studies of culture 42. One point east of due south 3. The color of the sky 26. Taxi 43. Sea eagles 4. Dough used to make tortillas 27. Doctors’ group 44. Drenched 5. Popular comic strip character 28. Don’t know when yet 45. State capital 6. Distinct form of a plant 29. Former measure of length 47. Italian city 7. Replenishment 35. Popular CBS series 48. Sweetheart (archaic) 8. Has its own altar 36. Skin condition 49. Brief talk 9. Expedition to see animals 37. Christian creator and ruler of the 52. Popular disco group: Bee __ 10. Group of related organisms universe 53. First Chinese dynasty 11. His and __ 38. They __ 54. Military vehicle Dine Local 13. Frenetically 40. 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Reach over 200,000 Free Fries and readers Soft Drink With Any Menu Item Call Mike Rosensteel Casual eatery with (619) 961-1958 [email protected] a drive-thru serving vegan burgers, San Diego Community Newspaper Group burritos, and shakes. 2965 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 San Diego Downtown & Uptown News 14 February 2021 sdnews.com San Diego Downtown & Uptown News sdnews.com NEWS February 2021 15 “This was once a desert and be- the patient, which is a healthier Fighting COVID cause of water it has turned into society.” CONTINUED FROM Page 6 the fruit and vegetable basket of The EBW team and Dr. Edward our country in the winter months. see the one-two punch of infu- only 12 ICU beds, but has now ex- Along with that comes people sion and vaccination center as panded to over 60 in the hospital who’ve been affected by this pan- a chance to educate the public and even in outside tents. demic more than most places in about the availability, safety and the county. I think their positive efficacy of each treatment no mat- THE FRONTLINES OF A rate was at 37%.” ter where a person is in the five- PANDEMIC The high rate of infection comes step process. If a person comes As Raby, Valdez and Vanderveldt from a variety of factors in El into the tent to get a vaccine, he/ interviewed local community Centro, where a sizable portion of she can be educated on the MAB leaders, healthcare professionals the population are migrant work- treatment and then go and en- and citizens who shared their ers exposed to environmental pol- courage family and friends to get stories about the successes of the lutants like pesticides and many the treatment if they get a posi- Adam Raby (far left) is interviewing Dr. John Redd, the chief medical officer infusion centers, their backdrop families live in multi-generational tive test. If someone comes in for for the office of the assistant of secretary of health and human services for was often the COVID-positive households with little to no ability a treatment, he/she will find out preparedness and response. (Courtesy photo) tents where the filmmakers wit- to quarantine at home. about the availaibilty of vaccines. nessed the around-the-clock battle “These people have been affect- Dr. Edward thinks that for ev- podcast-type interviews to edu- messaging, put that aside and help healthcare workers were engaged ed for a long period of time and ery10,000 vaccines administered cate community members about each other, maybe this is an oppor- in trying to save lives. their health is at risk. COVID-19 at an infusion center, they will find the MAB program. tunity to move forward and make “It felt like we were in a war picks on people who have those 500 at-risk people with COVID to EBW and Raby hope the next some changes in our community zone,” Raby said. “People weren’t kind of health issues and it doesn’t get treated with antibodies and phase is to tell this story in a doc- where we all help each other — shooting at us but there was the allow them up,” Raby said. “And save El Centro Medical Center 50 umentary form, possibly a series. even outside of healthcare.” effect of the bodies that were lined now, hopefully, the people that hospital beds in the process. That documentary or series, the “For the first time in history, up outside the hospital ward be- were there — HHS, certainly Vanderveldt also points out that team imagines, would not only we’re all focusing on the same cause they had nowhere to put the EBW, as well as the Department right now it seems unlikely that show the devastation of the pan- issue,” Valdez added. “We’re all deceased. We had that view. And of Defense that is doing this the surge will be stopped by vac- demic in one of America’s hard- focusing on COVID-19 and that’s it was powerful. It was disheart- Operation Warp Speed — they cines alone. est hit cities, but also the hope the comradery of what can bring ening. It was tragic.” will see this community needs the “Rolling out vaccine distribu- that comes out of people helping us together as a society, so hope- Dr. Edwards described the situa- help. And if we can help this com- tion without antibody distribution people. fully this can be an opportunity.” tion in El Centro as “a fearful fact. munity, we can take this program at the same time is a problem be- “If we come together and put That is the reality here.” and help the entire country.” cause there are not enough vac- aside some of those differences, put —Reach editor Jeff Clemetson at “We’ve been on the New York cines out there,” she said. “Plus, aside those ideas and thoughts the [email protected]. [Times] list of bad places with very A STRATEGY EMERGES there is still too much doubt about high concentrations of COVID As the COVID vaccine becomes vaccine safety and so the public positives. We’ve been ranked more available, the EBW team, adoption rate may not be enough number 1 for 10 weeks, although as well as the doctors at El Centro to reach herd immunity.” we’re down to three or four right Medical Center, envision a new This is not a plan that will take now, but that’s one of those lists tactic to fight the surge by pairing months to see results. According you don’t want to be on,” he said. vaccination stations with infusion to Dr. Edward, if the community After the team finished filming centers. gets vaccines and their distribu- in El Centro, they realized they “When EBW first visited here, I tion is paired with infusion cen- had documented more than just encouraged that we marry up the ters, El Centro could start to turn a government program. infusion and vaccination together around in three days. “The emotions of what I experi- because it helps us at the end of In the meantime, spreading enced over the last six days hit me the day,” Dr. Edward said. “We’re the word about the MAB infusion and tears just started pouring down been talking about getting more treatment is underway. EBW has my face,” he said. “Because what we vaccinations down here, it hasn’t launched a communications cam- were witnessing wasn’t just some- happened yet, we’re still waiting paign using the Rady’s film im- thing about COVID-19, it was about for distribution. But avoiding ages on billboards, flyers to hang a community. It was about people. hospitalization, avoiding an ICU on doors in English and Spanish, It was about a history of the land. bed means a better outcome for social media and short-form, REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE Call 858.270.3103 to get your property featured today!

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