Podcasts about National City

While San Diego County's COVID-19 case numbers remain low, hospitalizations increased slightly in the last month. Then, today the San Diego City Council will consider whether to override Mayor Todd Gloria's partial veto of the council's budget. Plus, a profile of a rock and roll legend who got her start in National City.

People demonstrated in National City for several hours as immigration raids continue across the country. CalFire is looking to hire thousands of new firefighters and support personnel to meet the state's growing demands. A judge has reinstated 'The Community Cat Program' at the San Diego Humane Society in efforts to keep more cats off the street.

This week, the San Diego City Council passed new rules for street parking in the city. We discuss what it means for the state of free Sunday parking, parking in Balboa Park and more. Plus, a KPBS investigation looks into three separate civil rights lawsuits in National City brought by the families of people who died after police officers confronted them. We talk through questions over how police should respond to people experiencing mental health crises. Then, our weekly roundup of some feel-good stories from the week. Guests: Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBS David Garrick, reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune Kori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS

Democratic lawmakers had harsh words about how a recent workplace raid was handled. Then, we look at the changes made in National City in response to in-custody deaths. Plus, voting has begun in the race for the South Bay seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. We tell you where the candidates stand on the crossborder sewage crisis.

The Trump Administration's hardline immigration policies continue to affect San Diego. Today we look at what the new federal sanctuary designation list means for our region, as well as the State Department's threat to revoke visas for all international students from China. Then, National City has paid to settle three separate civil rights lawsuits in recent years, again raising questions about how police respond to people experiencing mental health distress. Finally, here about KPBS' recent Reddit AMA about the city budget deficit.

Send us a textSkills Pay Bills TV#106  feat. Chris Carson @bychriscarson Chris Carson is an artist and cut and sew clothing designer living in San Diego, CA. Chris and Claudia talk about sewing, sustainability, San Diego, and slowing down. You can visit Chris in person at his clothing store "The Homegrown Project" @thehomegrownprojectsd 2440 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950Visit Claudia in person at her sewing studio "Sew Loka" @sewloka 2113 Logan Avenue, B, San Diego, CA 92113https://sewloka.com/@skillspaybillstvDocumented by Manny Biezunski @moviemannysd https://sewloka.com/Thank you for continuing to support Sew Loka and Skills Pay Bills, we appreciate you!

National City is looking for a new city manager after the city council approved a mutual separation. The area around the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center is now open for visitors ahead of the property's official opening next month. The San Diego North Economic Development Council is hosting a first job experience hiring event for San Diegans seeking to start their careers.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

A local businessowner is suing the U.S. Treasury Department over new rules that force border businesses to collect Social Security numbers for purchases over $200. Plus, a new downtown homeless shelter is focusing on women and children. And, the first cannabis lounge in San Diego County opens in National City. NBC 7's Marianne Kushi has these stories and more for this Friday, April 18, 2025.

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The city of San Diego will soon add a new fee for thousands of local homeowners. New parking rates are now in effect for certain spots near the waterfront. National City leaders are moving forward with plans to have more control over short-term rentals.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

A wet year doesn't make water rates any cheaper — in fact, it could mean higher rates. Then, last week's ICE raid in El Cajon led to criticism and protest. Another strike hits the UC system and an inewsource report on police guarding National City libraries. And, a conversation with Hidden San Diego creator Jessica Johnson.

San Diego is joining a lawsuit that challenges the Trump Administration's threats to withhold grant funding from jurisdictions that won't cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. All coastal rail line services are paused between the Oceanside Transit Center and the Santa Fe Depot today. The driver accused of killing a woman while driving drunk in National City is now in custody.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday. 

One person was killed after they were hit by a car around 2 AM Saturday morning near the intersection of Palm Avenue and Plaza Boulevard in National City. San Diegans are both cleaning up and preparing for the next storm to bring more rain and even snow to the county. A reminder to adjust your clock as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday morning.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

Leaders from the Fleet Science Center, A Reason to Survive (ARTS) and Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center share the power of their collaborative efforts in National City focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and math.  Eric Meyer, Assistant Director of Education and Engagement for the Fleet Science Center, is joined by Olimpia Vazquez Ojeda, Program Manager of ARTS and Jeni Barajas, Director of Youth Programs for the Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, to talk about the collaborative.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.  About Mission Fed Credit UnionA community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

A grieving family is pleading for the public's help after her 12-year-old son was shot and killed at a house party in National City. The Imperial Beach Pier will be shut down to the public as major maintenance work is expected to start today. California has confirmed the first U.S. case of Mpox. Here's NBC 7's Nicole Gomez with the top stories of the day.

A manhunt is underway for the person who fired shots during an illegal teenage house part in National City, leaving a young person dead and four others hurt. In the Ramona area, one person is dead after their trailer burned to the ground. On the 5 freeway in Carlsbad, the southbound off-ramp at Poinsettia is currently closed. It will reopen at 5 tomorrow morning.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday.  

A major project is now underway to fix and expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. In other news, residents in National City are calling on the city council to block a fuel transfer station from being built nearby homes. Plus, this election season, Americans have been exposed to a surge of unfounded claims, and disinformation is only expected to intensify.

This week the nonprofit EcoFlight gave a group of advocates, nonprofit leaders and government representatives a bird's eye view of the Tijuana River Valley. In other news, voters across San Diego County will decide on local tax measures this year. We learn about the tax proposals in Chula Vista and National City. Plus, one of our KPBS web producers joins the podcast to talk about the KPBS Voter Guide.

Join in the conversation!Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.This week we explore the cultural heartbeat of National City and the innovative potential of electric bikes as an alternative mode of transport. Inspired by a co-worker's journey from Chula Vista, we discuss the benefits of exercise, environmental consciousness, and nature interaction. And because no adventure is complete without a touch of personal flair, we delight in playful discussions of tropical-themed nail designs for Hawaii. From reality TV drama to relationship dynamics, our episode weaves through diverse topics that promise to entertain and engage.Don't miss out, show your love by liking, commenting, and subscribing! Links below!LINK: https://linktr.ee/hellachismepodcastSupport the show

This week's Urban Valor episode features retired Marine Sergeant Major Juan Hidalgo, a native of National City, CA. Inspired by his neighbor, a WWII veteran who shared stories of his service, Juan enlisted in the Marine Corps as a Tanker and joined the 1st Tank Battalion at Twentynine Palms, CA. In this episode, Juan reflects on his experiences leading Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq and his second deployment. His humility and dedication are evident as he speaks about the Marines he served with and the bonds they formed in combat.

One person has been killed in National City after undercover deputy opened fire at a car dealership. A workers strike at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront could expand to include hundreds of employees at the Hotel Del Coronado. The Miramar Air Show returns this weekend. The country's largest department of defense airshow runs through Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Police are looking for three people who they believe committed hate crime-related vandalism in HIllcrest. Police have installed a new surveillance tower in National City that they hope will decrease crime in the area. Four popular hiking trails in East County are now closed due to this week's heat wave. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom McGrath was the editor-in-chief of Philadelphia magazine, as well as chief content officer of Metro Corp., the parent company of Philadelphia and Boston between 2010 and 2020. Under his leadership, the magazines won more than fifty awards for editorial excellence. In 2022, he was named Writer of the Year at the National City and Regional Magazine Awards. He's written two previous books: “MTV: The Making of a Revolutio,”  and, with John Basedow, “Fitness Made Simple.” He has a Substack, called Common Good. His new book is “Triumph of the Yuppies: America, the Eighties, and the Creation of an Unequal Nation.”Greg Olear talks to Tom about his new book, the Yuppie movement and what it portended to the country, Ronald Reagan and Jack Welch, and nostalgia. In the second half, they talk about how the media is broken, how it might be fixed, and how Gen Z could be just the folks to do so. Plus: media songs!Prevail is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/gregFollow Tom:https://x.com/tmcgrathphillyBuy his book:https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Yuppies-America-Eighties-Creation/dp/1538725991Check out his Substack:https://tmcgrath.substack.com/Subscribe to The Five 8:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BRnRwe7yDZXIaF-QZfvhACheck out ROUGH BEAST, Greg's new book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47CMX17ROUGH BEAST is now available as an audiobook:https://www.audible.com/pd/Rough-Beast-Audiobook/B0D8K41S3T Subscribe to The Five 8:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BRnRwe7yDZXIaF-QZfvhACheck out ROUGH BEAST, Greg's new book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47CMX17ROUGH BEAST is now available as an audiobook:https://www.audible.com/pd/Rough-Beast-Audiobook/B0D8K41S3T Would you like to tell us more about you? http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week's Happy Half Hour features mother-and-son duo Lia and Spencer Hunter of Lia's Lumpia. Their come-up story is a fascinating blend of family tradition, cultural preservation, and innovative culinary fusion that began long before the Hunters' foray into food competition TV. Spencer learned how to roll the thumb-thin Filipino fried and stuffed rolls from his mom, who learned from her mother, Spencer's grandmother, who opened the first Filipino restaurant in National City, called San-Loy's Lumpia and Food To Go. After stints cooking for the Malarkey universe and in the Panamanian jungle, he and his mom decided to strike out on their own with their unique soul food lumpia and other fusion dishes.

A new book by a National City author tells the story behind Chicano Park and the community action that built it.

In Mission Valley. a man tried to kidnap a six-year-old girl right in front of her mother. San Diego Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a two-month-old baby at a home in Santee. A new homeless shelter is expected to open in National City today. Here's NBC 7's Nicole Gomez with the top stories of the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Jen welcomes Janaira Quigley, Executive Director of Ocean Connectors, a conservation non-profit program that connects youth with coastal wildlife. In their chat, Janaira talks about the mission of Ocean Connectors and how the San Diego Bay factors into their programs. She touches on the program's teaching topics, habitat restoration work around San Diego, and the knowledge exchange program with students in Mexico, highlighting why it's important for cultivating environmental stewardship. Janaira provides some easy and affordable action items for getting involved with Ocean Connectors, to get outside and help in a safe and meaningful way.   Timestamps: [2:26] The mission of Ocean Connectors is to educate, inspire, and connect youth and underserved Pacific coastal communities through the study of migratory marine life. [3:05] Ocean Connectors works primarily with students in National City and throughout the South Bay, connecting them with coastal wildlife in their communities through field trips in the San Diego Bay Wildlife Refuge and Chula Vista Wildlife Preserve, as well as whale watching trips. [3:47] Janaira discusses a quote from “Temporary Paradise” that envisioned giving the sea to the people of the city to live near and enjoy. [4:25] Many communities in the South Bay remain “park poor” due to a lack of access to open spaces and coastal access. [5:16] Teaching topics at Ocean Connectors that excite the students include migratory marine life like green sea turtles, gray whales, and migratory birds. [7:18] Ocean Connectors' habitat restoration work around San Diego Bay includes hands-on field trips and kayak cleanups to restore wetland habitats. [9:10] The Port of San Diego recently approved a new master plan pending California Coastal Commission approval. [11:19] The thread of connection between Ocean Connectors programs. [13:14] Why they chose the entire second half of their programming to exist in 91 classes at 27 schools in coastal Nayarit, Mexico. [15:39] How adults and the community can get involved with Ocean Connectors, including family field trips, bird watching over coffee, and having your next birthday party with them! [20:57] Ocean Connectors membership is just $5 per month, which includes free eco-tours and great perks.   About C-3   Even before the California Coastal Commission or Environmental Protection Agency existed, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) was the environmental conscience of San Diego. Since that time, in part due to C-3's leadership in education, advocacy, and empowerment, a plethora of organizations have developed throughout San Diego County. These organizations specifically focus on promoting progressive values in architecture, urban design, land-use governance, natural resource management, sustainable economic development, climate change resilience, and social justice. As the field of allies has grown, C-3's role has evolved to provide a platform that promotes creating civic community.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org Ocean Connectors   Quotes: “We work to connect students with coastal wildlife that are directly in their communities.” — Janaira [2:52] “We empower students to explore where physics, agriculture, engineering, and more fields intersect with ocean science.” — Janaira [6:45] “We focus our efforts on exposing students and families to the beautiful ecosystems in their own communities.” — Janaira [9:24] “You want to do something recreationally, especially if you're on vacation or something like that, but you also want to learn while you're at it, and you want to give back to the local community. So we help stretch that dollar in that way.” — Janaira [16:52]

Classes will resume today at UC San Diego, after being forced online yesterday due to clashes between police and protestors. A San Diego Port Commissioner could be voted out today by the City Council from National City. A new state bill aims to remove self-checkout stations across California. Here's NBC 7's Steven Luke with the top stories of the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

https://www.larchitect.org/ https://www.bciburke.com/   Interested in typologies of the built environment - the artist and landscape designer explores the values and meaning embedded in structures and symbols using industrial materials and construction methods evocative of the urban space along with various landscapes. His artwork examines the relationship between humanity and the natural world, reflecting on how we intervene in the environment, imposing order and artifice, and how time will mark itself on the urban fabric. Andrade's open-ended practice includes the use of a variety of mediums, ranging from drawing, photography, digital fabrication to sound, and are shown in various formats, including installations, public interventions and collaborations. He is of Mexican-American heritage and is originally from National City, California.

San Diego County leaders will consider a plan to build affordable housing at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. A new member has joined the San Diego City Council. A man is now in custody after police say he flashed a fake police badge to a driver before carjacking her vehicle. NBC 7's Steven Luke has the top stories of the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Years of Service: 1977-2011After serving in the Army, Carlos began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer with the National City Police Department in Southern California. When he was hired, National City was known as a violent city that kept officers busy daily with shootings and gang violence. Carlos worked on patrol before later becoming a canine handler and then working plain clothes in the crime suppression unit. As Carlos's career progressed, he watched other officers get hurt and have to medically retire and figured out that he needed to have a backup plan. He decided that that plan was to go to law school and get his law degree and did this while still working as a police officer. Carlos later became an attorney and worked as a Deputy Attorney General for the California State Attorney General's office prosecuting similar crimes to those he worked on as a patrol officer.

Elected leaders in National City are set to begin talks tonight about a homeless encampment ban. A nationwide trend of stolen mail has many families on high alert. San Diego County is winding down its emergency temporary lodging program. Here's NBC 7's Nicole Gomez with the top stories of the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

San Diego, Ca native and DJ, DJ Lafs talks about her early influence in music, her love for graffiti culture, reggae music, and her journey in being a reggae DJ in the scene, her monthly resident in National City, Ca and more! For more info pls follow @selektress.lafstrc

Many California cities have turned to law and order policies as the homelessness crisis spins out of control. National City, however, is trying a different approach: Instead of police, experienced caseworkers provide outreach to people experiencing homelessness. Plus, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced his pick for the next San Diego Police chief — Assistant Police Chief Scott Wahl. The City Council will meet in the coming weeks to interview Wahl for the job. And ambulance company AMR has introduced a new training program aimed at hiring more female emergency technicians.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria discusses how the city is trying to address the high cost of housing. In other news, San Diego County is developing an affordable housing complex in Chollas View. Plus, San Diego and National City have been selected for a state grant to help reconnect communities that were divided by freeways.

Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today's episode, Larry chats with his friend, Grammy award winning singer-songwriter and Official Spokesperson of the Good Tidings Foundation, Jason Mraz. The interview takes place in Jason's home studio located at his cleverly named property, The Mranch, where he explains what takes place on his 18 acres in Oceanside, CA. From there, Jason and Larry quickly dive into a recent benefit concert that Jason hosted highlighting eight children's charities in San Diego County. Each of these diverse organizations performed one of Jason's songs at the event entitled, “Kaleidoscope”, in front of thousands of guests. The conversation flows around the desire to help more under-represented and under-resourced youth. The Good Tidings Foundation and the Jason Mraz Foundation have partnered to create two amazing artistic spaces at the San Diego Young Artist Music Academy and A.R.T.S. in National City. In the coming year, GT and Jason will once again partner on an artistic makeover for another deserving charity.

The Small Business Administration opened a center Monday in National City to help those recovering from last month's devastating floods. In other news, California is one of eight states joining a federal lawsuit to block the merger of Kroger and Albertsons. Plus, ahead of the March 5 primary election, we learn about the election in San Diego's District 9, which is arguably the most diverse district in the city, encompassing wealthy neighborhoods like Kensington and financially challenged areas like City Heights.

“It's not just a spirits company, but a way of life.” That's what Fierce & Kind's owners and founders, Cyndi Smith and Basem Harb, say when talking about the ethos behind their company. In addition to peddling high-quality vodka and bourbon, Fierce & Kind donates a whopping 25 percent of net profits to charity. To learn more, we asked them to come on Happy Half Hour. Smith and Harb, former tech entrepreneurs, stopped by the SDM office one Friday with bottles in tow. Fierce & Kind's American bourbon is aged two years and five months, clocks in at 86 proof, and drinks almost like a Scotch: It's smooth, accessible. The cloyingly sweet aspect present in other bourbons is missing. This is intentional, Harb says. “I'm a Scotch drinker,” he tells us. He wanted to emulate some of the sippable qualities of Scotch, including its peatiness and vanilla notes. The bourbon is made with heirloom corn and other grains, adding complex flavor profiles that are missing from single-grain Scotch whiskeys. And bourbon isn't the only creation on the distillery's lineup that is great on the rocks. While he doesn't mind a good cocktail, Harb prefers sipping spirits neat. He and Smith wanted to make an exceptionally drinkable vodka that could stand up on its own, sans mixers. The result is a six-times distilled vodka that's a far cry from the Dubra handles of college lore. It's creamy and surprisingly light on the finish. It also won gold at the 2023 TAG Las Vegas Global Spirits Competition. Harb said that he's been doing restaurant tastings around town and may have even convinced some barkeeps to offer it as a sipper. But while the booze is fantastic, there are plenty of excellent spirits brands out there. Why buy from this one? The answer lies in ethics for those who may want to be more conscious about who they spend with. Fierce & Kind operates with an internal stock options program and equity crowdfunding campaign that is currently in-progress, making it an employee- and consumer-owned company. There's also the aforementioned charity component, which feeds directly into The Fierce & Kind Equity Foundation. The first organization supported by the Foundation is City Heights–based Nile Sisters, which provides predominantly working-class and immigrant women training for healthcare careers. Since the brand is on the newer side, this endeavor is just getting started, but the duo said they will continue to identify and support building “economic opportunities and entrepreneurship in historically disadvantaged communities.” In addition to tasting world-class tipples, we also talk about the news. Shearwater at the Del closed and world-famous Nobu will be taking its place as the final portion of the resort's $550 million renovation comes to a close; Vegas-based Clique Hospitality will unveil The Kitchen and The Clubhouse in Del Mar with an exec chef formerly from Miho Catering; Burgeon Beer Company opened a new Vista taproom; and Vietnamese-Latin fusion joint Chao XO just launched in National City. Two words: BIRRIA PHO. We'll see you next week!

National City was hit hard last week with flooding and is getting ready for another possible round this week. We talked to National City mayor Ron Morrison this morning to find out what residents can do to prepare. 

In case you haven't noticed, we just debuted our first-ever issue dedicated to all things South Bay. On February 25, we are also holding our first Taste of South Bay food and drink extravaganza at Novo Brazil Brewing in Imperial Beach. In conjunction with that, we're also asking various South Bay food folks to come on to the HHH podcast to talk about all things south of the border…of the city of San Diego, that is. This week, we asked to chat with Jose Barajas, a television chef and the owner of Mmm…Cakes, a Golden Girls-themed bakery and coffee spot on Chula Vista's Third Avenue, near F Street. It opened in 2021 after a huge Covid derailment, a familiar tale—it was originally supposed to open in March or April 2020. And all of that after 15 years of baking in his home studio, as well as other area hotels and bakeries, culinary production teams, and on camera on several Food Network and TLC shows, like The Next Great Baker and Gingerbread Showdown. Mmm…Cakes' decor is over-the-top, as one would expect from a Golden Girls-laden cake shop. It's tropical, decadent, and loud, and it's even got a vintage Tiffany lamp (Barajas told me he bought it on Amazon for a steal). “You know,” he says in the episode. “It's gotta be good for the ‘gram!” We talk about his various inspirations and just how much damn fun it is to hang out there. Readers of the magazine can also get a peek at our host Troy Johnson's food feature this month, which shows a few gorgeous images of the space and Barajas' confectionary creations. Barajas shares his humble beginnings cooking at home with his mom, who decorated cakes. “I started off young, not so much cake decorating, but just cooking. Then my mom started working, and she said, “You're helping me, so that was that.” He says he took to it because he wasn't such a great student, but he was super into his art classes. It stuck. When he eventually started working as a dishwasher in a sushi kitchen, moving up the ranks to eventually start training as a sushi chef, he found out he had been accepted to culinary school. One baking class later, and the rest is history—Barajas is a cake guy now. We also chat about his long television career, during which he thrived on camera but especially in production, owing to his recipe he developed while at culinary school and then in his own professional kitchen. He also talks about some of his favorite spots in South Bay, and marvels at how far downtown Chula Vista has come. In food news, Tara Monsod of Animae was nominated for a James Beard award. She's a semifinalist for Best Chef California and is San Diego's only nominee, and Tacos El Franc is coming to National City. Earlier this week, we broke the news that the famed Tijuana taco spot will open its first U.S. location at the Westfield Plaza Bonita mall this summer, replacing Funky Fries & Burgers (we'll call that an upgrade); CH Projects opened LouLou's at The LaFayette Hotel and temporarily closed the beloved Starlite for renovations; downtown's Lavo shutters after just over a year in the former Searsucker location; and a food website called “LoveFood” named Smoking Goat's fries the best in California. We then discuss the merits of truffle fries. Thanks for tuning in. See you next week!

Following last week's storm, some families in National City are unable to return to their rented homes. Then, some environmental groups have been locked in a nine month long legal battle with the state over new solar rules. They're now taking their claim to California's Supreme Court. Finally, a state program will be doling out $250 million to first time homebuyers this spring.

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, San Diego County Water Authority is warning residents about imposter water agency “workers” knocking on doors across the region, an East County driving teacher pleaded not guilty to all charges, a National City Starbucks could be the next location to join thousands of other employees around the country who unionized with Starbucks Workers United. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our HHH guest this week, the legendary Trey Foshee of George's at the Cove, has been in San Diego's restaurants for a long time. Actually, scratch that. He's been in one kitchen during the entire 27 years he's lived, cooked, and managed here, and that's in La Jolla at George's (and its related establishments). In an age where people hop around faster than you can post about a new job on Instagram, there's something to be said for digging in your heels and perfecting your craft, and, in turn, turning out a generation of decorated chefs whose careers started in your kitchen. That's exactly what Foshee has done. This year brings the 40th anniversary of the George's empire, one of the longest-running and consistently most delicious in town. We asked Foshee to come on the pod to talk about changes to the restaurant scene and its menus over time, what he's learned in the last few years during which he stepped out of the kitchen for the first time and into management, what working with his daughter is like, and to talk about the anniversary celebrations at the restaurant. About those celebrations, they are decidedly stacked with world-class talent, all of which began in Foshee's George's kitchen once-upon-a-time. Beginning in January, visiting chefs who once worked there will cook special supper club–style dinners on specific Wednesdays, with two seatings each night. Connor McVey, who went on to work in the Wolfgang Puck Universe; pastry chef Christine Rivera, who was at California Modern for a long time and helped open Sandpiper and now is the executive chef of The Bishop's School; barkeeps Stephen Kurpinsky and Sam Peters, who helmed the Georges-centric cocktail book Neighborhoods of San Diego; and Christopher Costa of Michelin three-star Meadowood are among the notable guest chefs. Foshee also dishes on his not-so-secret but still effective weapon (and that of chefs around the county): Chino Farm. “Coming to San Diego,” he says of his move to town over two decades ago, “[Chino Farm] was a really big part of it. I won't say it's the reason we came here, but it was a really big fringe benefit. It's one of the reasons why we looked at North County to settle down in, because it's on my way to work. I can just stop off at the farm, and having them in your backyard is just a really special thing.” We also get into some news: Las Ahumaderas, the famous adobada taco spot in Tijuana, opened in Chula Vista; so did Butcher's Plate in National City's Market on 8th; Ambrely Ouimette told us she pulled out of her partnership with Hasekura, the omakase-only spot that will be opening in Barrio Logan above Fish Guts. She says she's got “a full sushi restaurant” and no space, and is looking for takers…same with Hasekura, which now needs a chef; Downtown Chula Vista is hosting their annual Taste of Third event on March 21; and Oceanside's Northern Pine Brewing Co. opened an Idaho-inspired restaurant by the same name with a former Dija Mara chef at its helm.

“I said to myself, this was the biggest failure of my whole life,” recalls Tiago Carneiro, founder and owner of Nova Kombucha and Novo Brazil Brewing. In this week's episode of Happy Half Hour, he's talking about his business' epic near-crash-and-burn during the pandemic. Which, if you do some quick back-of-the-napkin math, wasn't all that long ago. We learn a lot in this episode. Tiago tells us he's from a restaurant family in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, which is the cattle- and therefore beef-producing region of the country. His dad started in bakeries (giving Tiago his first up-close look at fermentation, a big theme in his adult life) and moved on to restaurants, eventually founding a major Brazilian fast-food burger chain and craft soda brand. Tiago went to college to study engineering, only to feel the pull back to his family roots and switch gears to food science. From there, he launched an award-winning brewery that would go on to become South America's largest and winningest. To know Tiago is to know that best is simply never enough, so he decided to try to bring his business to what he considers to be the best beer city in the world: San Diego. His wife initially wasn't down, but she agreed to visit with a pit stop in Los Cabos. I won't spoil the whole story here, but it involves a very long bus ride up the peninsula to Tijuana, after which the couple finally ended up in San Diego, where Novo Brazil Brewing was born in the Eastlake part of Chula Vista. Enter the pandemic, near-ruin, and a fermentation-experiment-turned-sales miracle, and we have one of San Diego's most successful beer and kombucha stories—which is saying something in a town known worldwide for its fermented drinks. Tiago's story is fascinating and inspiring, and it comes across best when he tells it himself. He brought infectious energy, a deep belief in God, and unmatched ambition to the podcast and SDM's offices. That he also brought Novo's picanha steak (in an actual cast-iron pan) and burger for us to sample didn't hurt, either. We also learned that, once upon a time, Troy graduated from Chico State with a poetry degree and a plan to learn Brazilian Portuguese so he could teach English in Brazil. He never made it down there, but he did make his way through language lessons. It is my new favorite fact about our dear host. Speaking of hosts, I (Jackie Bryant, San Diego Magazine‘s managing editor) am joining Troy and David as a co-host. I'll be handling the news portion of the podcast. This week, that means talking about Il Posto, a fresh Italian joint that will take the place of Eclipse Chocolate on Fern Street in South Park; the replacement of H Street's Tacos El Gordo with a new taqueria; the arrival of Tahona Mercado in National City; and the new indoor-outdoor, multi-experience seating and dining area on the rooftop at downtown's beloved Callie. I'll also be writing these blog posts. Send me some tips, or feel free to just say hi. Cheers to this next era of HHH. We will see you next week! P.S. Just a quick reminder that we will be hosting our Taste of South Bay event at Novo Brazil Brewing's Imperial Beach location, which has stunning views, the best brewery food, and a whole lot of bells and whistles from all kinds of South Bay businesses just for ticket holders. It's on February 25, and you can buy tickets here.

For the first time in the case against Jacqueline Ma, who worked in National City at Lincoln Acres Elementary School, witnesses will take the stand today. She faces seven felony charges for sexual misconduct with a former underage student, and another minor. People in the Mountain View Community came together to remember the lives of two young boys, who were killed in a car crash on Friday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Smart Streetlights and License Plate Readers will now be deployed in San Diego after Mayor Todd Gloria signed their use into law. A former teacher of the year is due in court this week on a host of accusations, including claims she sexually assaulted a 13 year old child. Christmas tree lots are now open throughout San Diego, and one lot manager we spoke with reports prices have remained relatively similar to pre-pandemic levels. We now know American consumers spent nearly 10 billion dollars online this Black Friday, a 7.5% increase from last year. A number of planes and helicopters aboard the USS Midway have been decked out with Christmas lights, as the Museum opens it's doors for its first ever Jingle Jets experience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shop Talk exposes some unforeseen repair costs for owners of electric vehicles such as the Rivian R1T pick-up. Because of gigacasting a fender bender repair can cost as much as $40K or more. Caught My Eye prepares you for a cost increase of your favorite Girl Scout cookies, and they have discontinued their most popular cookie of 2023. Also, ladies of the night strip down at all hours now in California city to blatantly flaunt their wares. The Mayor of National City blames it on the Governor's recent signing of a bill that leaves a loitering loophole for prostitutes. The Founder of toy retailer FAO Schwarz, Frederick Schwarz, is our Business Birthday.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbStitcher: bit.ly/1N97ZquGoogle Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVWPandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

Ron Morrison, mayor of National City comes on the show to talk SB357 and how it has negatively impacted his city. A lot of students are not meeting the standards for their grade level in certain subjects. An update from the Tongue Bath Desk. California truckers are suing CARB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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