New to the market, and hovering gently over its pristine 38-acre site, this superbly executed Wine Country estate is the work of Swatt Miers, the San Francisco based architectural firm known for creating sweeping, elegantly detailed homes.With a mandate from the clients to minimally intrude upon the

Over the course of a year, we look at dozens of properties on the market. All have unique architectural and design pedigrees, some are newly built, some renovated and others have been rescued from neglect and the effects of time, but their creators all have one thing in common—a passion for Californ

A milestone event in the history of northeast Mission Bay continued on Feb. 15 with the demolition of one of the last abandoned, and dilapidated mobile homes onsite celebrating the long-awaited clean-up of De Anza Cove.Michael and Jacob Gelfand of Terra Vista Management, which operates Campland on t

Ever wondered what it would be like to have a fancy cocktail in a high-class, decorative nautical bar? Now you can.Captain’s Quarters at 910 Grand Ave. in Pacific Beach is open for business accepting online bookings and limited walk-ins aboard its speakeasy-style sophisticated bar offering nightly b

Jack Ryan and Ethan Silber, standout athletes at Mission Bay High School, have been chosen to represent the United States as part of the American Football Worldwide Elite Team. Ryan, a 5 feet 8 inches tall, 155-pound safety/slot receiver/holder, and Silber, a 5 feet 8 inches tall, 160-pound quarterb

By ANNIKA WESTERMission Bay High School’s premier jazz ensemble The Preservationists have been holding concerts throughout San Diego to raise funds for their anticipated trip to Japan in April. With help from the Sea Monks, a band composed of Mission Bay students and alumni, who held a concert at Ti

SD TapRoom marked its 16th anniversary in Pacific Beach the weekend of Feb. 24-26. Twin brothers and co-owners Kevin and Kyle Conover celebrated their craft-brew bar and restaurant in style, tapping a keg of Pliny the Younger, a seasonal, award-winning Triple IPA from the Russian River Brewing Co. i

Ruth Stout (1884-1980), the American gardener and author, once wrote, “I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.”That’s what happened on Friday, Feb. 17. More than 55 students met at Pacific Beach Middle School to provide an early greeting to spring. The sixt

Since January, the City, spurred by ongoing heavy winter rains – and more storms this week – has conducted an “all hands on deck” approach to addressing problematic potholes under the direction of Mayor Todd Gloria.In a matter of weeks, work crews have repaired more than 14,000 potholes citywide, dr

What could be more fun than a floating obstacle course for kids of all ages? A new and improved obstacle course at Plunge San Diego in Belmont Park.Operators of the historic Plunge pool opened its latest aquatic attraction to the public on March 1. The new course, designed exclusively for Plunge in

Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools (FOPBSS) provided an electric bike education and safety seminar for students and parents at Mission Bay High School on Jan. 31. The program, which was also open to the community at large, was made possible by a grant from the San Diego Association of Govern

Conrad Prebys was committed to giving back to the community he called home for over half a century. The $1 billion foundation he created ensures that this spirit of philanthropy will live on for many decades to come.In 2022, the board of The Conrad Prebys Foundation hired its CEO Grant Oliphant, a p