• La Playa Books reopens after remodeling,Dave Schwab

    La Playa Books reopens after remodeling

    After being closed for remodeling, La Playa Books is back up and running in a more spacious, freshened space with a new floor in Point Loma Village.The success of a small independent bookseller is all about networking, noted Amy Hesselink, manager of La Playa Books at 1026 Rosecrans St. “We have con

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  • Hundreds of happy neighbors attend Community Festival Extravaganza,Shain Haug

    Hundreds of happy neighbors attend Community Festival Extravaganza

    Last month, 2024 Benjamin Library, with the support of The Friends of the Library Allied Gardens/Benjamin Chapter, held its Community Festival Extravaganza (pictured above) for its patrons and neighbors. Councilmember Raul Campillo and family along with 400 happy neighbors attended. The Friends gave

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  • Del Cerro native, PHHS alum connected on his opportunity in the NBA,Noah Perkins

    Del Cerro native, PHHS alum connected on his opportunity in the NBA

    Joel Kramer’s dad was a founding member of the now defunct Congregation Beth Tefillah on 69th street right off El Cajon Boulevard. Childhood summers were spent at the local Jewish Community Center and in his parents’ home, meals were kosher, meaning cheese wasn’t to be melted on burgers and in momen

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