SAN DIEGO — The Hillcrest community continues to reinvest its share of parking meter funds with another new service, The Park Hillcrest Lunch Loop! The Uptown Community Parking District has partnered with the UC San Diego Health System, the Hillcrest Business Association and coordinated with Scripps Mercy along with Hillcrest restaurants to pilot this project…
The second robber in 11 hold-ups and attempted robberies in Hillcrest, Golden Hill and elsewhere pleaded guilty Monday to committing two hold-ups. Joseph Andres Garcia, 20, has agreed to accept a 7-year term in state prison, said Deputy District Attorney Michael MacNeil. The sentencing for the getaway driver, Benjamin Hernandez, 24, is set for April…
An Ocean Beach man was ordered to attend 12 hours of anger management classes after he pleaded guilty to throwing a cocktail glass at a customer at Flicks which cut the man’s nose. No further jail time was ordered for Raymond Robert Sims, 29, who was placed on three years probation March 20. He was…
The Transgender Day of Empowerment was established as a way to celebrate, empower and honor the transgender community in San Diego. The idea was conceived by Tracie O’Brien as a way to counter the sadness and pain of the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, which honors those lost due to anti-transgender violence. This year the…
The bustle of Hillcrest was rubbed with Cajun spice last Saturday night when executive chef Nick Brune, creator of Cali-Creole cuisine, celebrated the relaunch of Local Habit with more than 250 of his closest friends. Yes, there was King Cake, thanks to Nomad Donuts. Yes, there was a “second line” march thanks to Euphoria Brass…
The Transgender Day of Empowerment was established as a way to celebrate, empower and honor the transgender community in San Diego. The idea was conceived by Tracie O’Brien as a way to counter the sadness and pain of the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, which honors those lost due to anti-transgender violence. This year the Transgender…
The getaway driver in 11 robberies and attempted robberies in Hillcrest and elsewhere has pleaded guilty to committing two hold-ups and faces up to six years in prison. A sentencing date for Benjamin Hernandez, 24, will be set April 20 in San Diego Superior Court, said Deputy District Attorney Michael MacNeil on Tuesday. The remaining…
The 2015 Hillcrest Fat Tuesday celebration will be held Feb. 17. from 6-11 p.m. After a less than stellar outing at a new location in 2014 that produced lower than expected results, the Hillcrest Business Association is returning the event to its original location on University Avenue between First Avenue and Fourth Avenue. This year’s…
The 2015 Hillcrest Fat Tuesday celebration will be held Feb. 17. from 6-11 p.m. After a less than stellar outing at a new location in 2014 that produced lower than expected results, the Hillcrest Business Association is returning the event to its original location on University Avenue between First Avenue and Fourth Avenue. This year’s…
SAN DIEGO – Classic cocktail parties will have a new sparkle this season, when one of San Diego’s most beloved neighborhoods serves up a festive way to enjoy the holiday season. Thursday, Dec. 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., take in the holiday decorations and crisp air, while you embark on a self-guided walking…
