Point Loma OB Monthly Business

March 20, 2020 at 5:09 p.m.

San Diego County's median home price continued to rise in February 2020 to $587,000, reflecting...

Quail & Ivy founders Betsy Witt and April Winograd

Southern California Courtesy: Local residents open etiquette school Quail & Ivy to bring manners to many

By Elisabeth Frausto

March 19, 2020 at 6:08 p.m.

For April Winograd and Betsy Witt, etiquette is never antiquated. The longtime friends, who have...

The night before he was to tour the capital, Miller went to a bar. When the bartender asked why I was taking photos, I explained that he was the ?Marlboro Marine.? From that point on, the booze flowed freely.

San Diego County issues emergency regulations, including ban on bars, onsite-dining, restrictions on gatherings

By Lyndsay Winkley

March 17, 2020 at 1:21 a.m.

County officials announced Monday new emergency regulations to help slow the spread of COVID-19 including...

This is a rendering of Point Loma Nazarene University's new 32,000-square-foot Science Center, with groundbreaking set for May 8. The new science building has been designed by San Diego based architectural firm Carrier Johnson + Culture. Photo courtesy PLNU

UC San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene ask dormitory students to move out

By Gary Robbins

March 17, 2020 at 12:31 a.m.

In a move that could affect nearly 17,000 students, UC San Diego and Point Loma...

Petco Park was being prepared for the Padres opening week.

Here’s what’s closed, canceled or postponed in San Diego County because of coronavirus (COVID-19)

By Daniel K. Lew

March 19, 2020 at 7:44 p.m.

Concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), which has now been declared a global pandemic by the...

Real estate with coastal views and close proximity to beaches is especially coveted in La Jolla, California. Pictured is one of the local landmarks, Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier. As one of the world's biggest research piers, Scripps Pier is used for boat launching and a variety of experiments conducted by Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Mortgage rates plummet: What it means for San Diego real estate

March 12, 2020 at 7:43 p.m.

Worries about coronavirus (COVID-19) have hammered stocks and sent investors fleeing to the safety of...

Owners Lowell and Anne Jooste stand between their barrels of craft wine and their growlers, ready to fill at LJ Crafted Wines, which is open 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 1-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and 2-8 p.m. Sunday at 5621 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla. (858) 551-8890. ljcraftedwines.com

Sustainability in a Growler: LJ Crafted Wines furthers innovation, popularity in La Jolla and San Diego area

By Elisabeth Frausto

February 13, 2020 at 8:16 p.m.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:A Bird Rock business is revolutionizing the wine bar business, creating craft wines and...

Many of the pieces will showcase California landscapes at the La Quinta Art Celebration, which will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 5-8, 2020 (Thursday-Sunday) at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta. Adult ission: $20; Multi-Day $25, Ages 12 and under 12 free. Get tickets and find all event information at laquintaartcelebration.org

Wine, food, music and more at La Quinta Art Celebration, March 5-8

By Contributed Content

February 13, 2020 at 8:11 p.m.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:Make La Quinta Art Celebration the priority destination for a fun desert road trip....

During the San Diego Solar Experience, homeowners will learn how they can take advantage of existing incentives, including the federal tax credit and the state’s battery rebate program (the Self Generation Incentive Program) to declare energy independence in 2020. The San Diego Solar Experience takes place Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 with five solar+storage seminars across the county followed by a celebration at AleSmith Brewing Company in San Diego. All events are free and open to the public. Visit sdsolarexperience.org for locations and details.

Learn to change how you power your life at free San Diego Solar Experience event, Saturday, Feb. 8

By Sullivan Solar Power

February 7, 2020 at 6:29 p.m.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:From changing financial incentives for solar+storage, to new promising programs like Community Choice Energy...

TV and science-communication icon Alan Alda shares a laugh with Laura Lindenfeld, executive director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, at La Jolla’s Scripps Research auditorium on Jan. 16.

Hawkeye Opening Experience: MAS*H actor Alan Alda unveils collaboration with La Jolla’s Scripps Research

By Corey Levitan

January 23, 2020 at 6:02 p.m.

Alan Alda appeared in the auditorium at Scripps Research in La Jolla on Jan. 16...

5 Star Storage has two area locations: Solana Beach Storage, 545 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach, (858) 755-5550. Morena Storage, 908 Sherman St., San Diego, (619) 299-4444. Visit www.5starstorage.com and the self-storage facilities are currently offering a special deal of 50 percent off one month or 50 percent off two months, depending on the storage-room size.

De-clutter in the New Year? Solana Beach Storage and Morena Storage have solutions for San Diego County residents

By Daniel K. Lew

January 14, 2020 at 6:53 p.m.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:Now that it’s the New Year and the rapid succession of fall-to-winter holidays has...

This three bedroom, one bath house at 3592 Orange Avenue is listed at $599,000. It was photographed on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

San Diego County expected to be California’s ‘hottest’ home market in 2020

January 10, 2020 at 10:34 p.m.

San Diego will be the hottest major home market for California in 2020, concludes a...

Nak Joon Kim is the owner and chef of Haru Sushi, 7441 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Hours: Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; and dinner 5-8 p.m. Monday-Sunday. (858) 329-7800.

Haru Sushi offers fresh fish and friendly faces in La Jolla

By Chuck Dunning

January 10, 2020 at 8:01 p.m.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:Put sushi on the menu and Nak Joon Kim behind the bar and you...

Jackson Design & Remodeling predicts 2020 interior design trends will be colorful and expressive, nurturing wellness and comfort. To see example trends, visit pinterest.com/jdrsandiego and to learn more about remodeling or building a new home, attend Jackson Design & Remodeling's free seminar 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at Jackson Design & Remodeling, 4797 Mercury St., in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego. (858) 345-4424. RSVP required: JacksonDesignandRemodeling.com

Jackson Design & Remodeling: Top 20 trends for 2020 and free seminar Jan. 18

By Contributed Content

January 8, 2020 at 2:04 a.m.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:Jackson Design & Remodeling’s award-winning team of designers and architects have compiled their annual...

This newly remodeled two bedroom, two bath house at 4495 Cherokee Avenue on the corner with Monroe Avenue is listed at $599,000. It was photographed on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

San Diego County home prices up 2.9 percent in a year

January 2, 2020 at 11:07 p.m.

Home prices were up 2.9 percent annually in San Diego County as of October 2019,...

Jennifer Fernandez, owner of Senior Helpers San Diego, 11722 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite G, San Diego. (858) 523-9170. bit.ly/seniorhelperssandiego

Need care for an aging loved one? Senior Helpers are here to assist in San Diego County

By Chuck Dunning

December 28, 2019 at 1:34 a.m.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:When she was a young girl, Jennifer Fernandez spent a lot of time with...

Some of the homestyle dishes on the menu at Old Townhouse Restaurant

Find hearty, homestyle breakfasts at the Old Townhouse Restaurant in Ocean Beach/San Diego

December 23, 2019 at 7:17 p.m.

Got biscuits and gravy on your mind? What about fried chicken and waffles?You’ll find them...

Chimney Sweeps, Inc. is family owned and operated for more than 30 years. Chimney Sweeps, Inc. can be reached at (619) 593-4020 or visit chimneysweepsinc.com

Meet Master Chimney Sweep Steve Carter and his crew from Chimney Sweeps, Inc., serving San Diego County

December 16, 2019 at 10:18 p.m.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:Visions of Mary Poppins and Bert, the chimney sweep, come to mind when you...

Some of the holiday drinks available at The Marine Room in La Jolla include the PB Old Fashioned, Holiday Sparkler, and Warm Gingered Apple.

Merry Mixology: Your guide to holiday drinks, seasonal libations and Christmas cocktails in La Jolla/San Diego

By Elisabeth Frausto

December 4, 2019 at 4:44 a.m.

As happy hour gatherings, celebrations with friends, and work festivities become centered on the holidays,...

The Cambodian-American rock band, Dengue Fever, performs at an ArtPower concert.

UC San Diego’s ArtPower exerts creative force across campus, across borders with concerts and special events

November 21, 2019 at 7:43 p.m.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:ArtPower has been spreading its creative energy across the campus of UC San Diego...

In Good Taste: Bub’s at the Beach is Steelers Nation (in case you didn’t know)

November 7, 2019 at 11:32 p.m.

IN GOOD TASTE:You may think Bub’s at the Beach is just another fun restaurant/bar that...

The Kiwilango Burger — featuring jalapeños, tortilla strips, blue cheese, hot sauce, aioli and sweet-tomato chutney — is owner Kyle Anderson’s personal favorite.

In Good Taste: Bare Back Grill in Pacific Beach offers burgers New Zealand-style

November 7, 2019 at 11:20 p.m.

In Good Taste:In an area packed with restaurants competing for hungry customers, Bare Back Grill’s...

Hodad’s Local IPA and Throwback brown ale

Blondes on Beers: Iconic burger t Hodad’s launches line of craft beer in Ocean Beach

May 21, 2019 at 5:17 p.m.

BLONDES ON BEERS:Yep, you read that right, Hodad's — Ocean Beach 's iconic home for...

LEFT: Erika and Shane Bancroft, co-own Shore Thing Pet Supply. MIDDLE: Willow owner Soraya Madjid. RIGHT: Marianne Reiner, owner of Run for Cover Bookstore.

New Business Roundup: Enterprising specialties come to the Point Loma and Ocean Beach Peninsula

February 21, 2019 at 12:24 a.m.

NEW BUSINESS ROUNDUP:Here's a list of new Peninsula-area businesses and what they have to offer...

The front of the soon-to-open Dirty Birds Bar and Grill on Cable Street at Santa Monica Avenue in Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach planners OK with liquor license for new Dirty Birds – but alcohol must not be served past 10 p.m.

February 20, 2019 at 9:37 p.m.

Is Ocean Beach and its ever-expanding bar scene becoming the new Pacific Beach ?The question...

<p>The Black smokeshop, 5017 Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach area of San Diego, is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. (619) 222-5498. theblackoceanbeach.com</p>

High Times calls Ocean Beach’s The Black ‘legendary’: Local smoke shop makes national Top 10 list

January 25, 2019 at 12:29 a.m.

It stands as sentinel to the hippie generation that gave Ocean Beach so much of...

The Mixed Seafood Platter with crab cake, calamari, wild shrimp and beer-battered rock fish at Mitch’s Seafood Restaurant in Point Loma.

At Mitch’s Seafood: ‘They catch it, cook it and sell it!’ at Point Loma/San Diego restaurant