• Ned Mann: The visual effects visionary who died in La Jolla,Jill Alexander

    Ned Mann: The visual effects visionary who died in La Jolla

    Special effects have always been a cornerstone of the movie experience, evolving dramatically since the early days of cinema. For instance, the famous tornado scene in “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) was crafted using a 35-foot muslin stocking wrapped around chicken wire. Suspended from rigging, the botto

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  • Frozen real estate market is putting some people on ice,Laura Lothian

    Frozen real estate market is putting some people on ice

    It may be sunny and 79 degrees as I finish this article on a warm La Mesa afternoon, but make no mistake, it’s downright chilly in the real estate market. “Frozen market” is the phrase I hear in the trenches. At a luncheon last week hosted by the Women’s Council of Realtors, I asked President-Elect

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  • Celebrating women-owned businesses in East Village for Women’s History Month,Dominic Li Mandri

    Celebrating women-owned businesses in East Village for Women’s History Month

    In honor of Women’s History Month, East Village is proud to celebrate the trailblazing female entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the neighborhood. These women-owned businesses are the backbone of the community, driving innovation, creativity, and success. This month (and all year long), sto

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