Friday, May 18, 2012
The popular event will feature 30 La Mesa-area eateries.
The restaurant roundup for the 4th annual Taste of La Mesa event has been finalized, and more than 30 local eateries have signed on to participate. Presented by the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce and Unique Travel Concepts, Inc., this year's event is titled "Taste of the Century" in commemorating the city's centennial. The event runs from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, June 11 at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive. Free parking shuttles will be provided. A special VIP tasting runs from 5-6 p.m. and features up close and personal tastings with the food vendors and beverage providers. General admission begins at 6 p.m. The list of participating restaurants is the biggest yet, and features many La Mesa-area favorites: Anthony's Fish Grotto …
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La Mesa Community Center
4975 Memorial Dr, La Mesa, CA
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Chairman/CEO of one of the nation’s biggest banks is under fire by investors, faces FBI probe.
When a bank is robbed, the FBI swoops in. When a major bank loses $2 billion, other agencies take the lead. But in the case of Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan Chase, the FBI is investigating there as well in the wake of its stunning loss, which has triggered investor lawsuits. Bank regulation remains a contentious issue, but what about criminal liability? Should CEO and Chairman of the Board Dimon be brought up on charges? Should he and other bank executives face jail terms?
And how Microsoft hopes to make it up to you with a $99 deal for a new Xbox.
Imagine going on vacation this fall and you are taking your brand new Windows 8 laptop with you, in part to play movies on the long flight for your 3-year-old. The plane takes off, you slip in your toddler's favorite Disney DVD, and...nothing. Nada. It won't play. That brand new laptop doesn't have the software to play a DVD. What a terrible mistake! What an oversight! How could this have happened on a new machine with the latest version of Windows? On purpose. Microsoft has decided consumers don't need software for watching DVDs Blu-ray discs or broadcast TV in the version of Windows coming this fall, and so without purchasing an add-on pack from Microsoft or a third-party vendor you will not be able to watch a DVD like you can on your …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A group of trustees of his estate made the decision to close the San Diego restaurant Wednesday.
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Wednesday, May 16
The eatery bearing the name of the late Chargers star Junior Seau ceased operations Wednesday. Seau died two weeks ago from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest in a spare bedroom of his Oceanside beachfront house. He was laid to rest on Friday, hours before a public memorial drew thousands of mourning fans to Qualcomm Stadium. A group of trustees of his estate made the decision to close Seau's The Restaurant, which opened in 1996. "The trustees made their decision to honor Seau's legacy and preserve the memories of the excitement, fun and warmth that were the hallmarks of the restaurant during the famed linebacker's lifetime," said Bette Hoffman, a trustee, former director of the Junior Seau Foundation and ex-vice president of Seau…
Owners and management hope the new initiative creates a more comfortable, relaxing environment at lunchtime.
Gingham, one of the most popular eateries in La Mesa, has expanded its lunch menu and is now offering sit-down lunch service. The restaurant, which is owned by San Diego chef and restauranteur Brian Malarkey, is changing its mid-day vibe, and is now serving selected entrees, and an abbreviated version of its “Bites” appetizers menu for lunch. The full-service lunch began on Monday. The restaurant previously served lunch, but it was limited to several salads and sandwiches, soups, and bratwurst or sausages, creating more of a “chalkboard walk up café,” said executive chef Ryan Studebaker. The new initiative creates a more comfortable, relaxing environment. “The new lunch service is more like a full-service sit-down restaurant,” he said. “We…
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Gingham
8384 la Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
La Mesa, Carlsbad, Oceanside and Rancho Bernardo workers among those getting 3% raises.
Kaiser Permanente and a coalition representing 100,000 employees in 28 different unions reached a new three-year contract at 3 a.m. Saturday, the health care organization and the unions announced. The deal calls for 3 percent annual pay hikes for the 76,000 affected employees in California, and 2 percent in states ranging from Hawaii to Maryland, according to announcements made by the SEIU and Kaiser officials. Kaiser operates clinics and hospitals throughout San Diego County, including locations in La Mesa, Carlsbad, Oceanside and Rancho Bernardo. A year ago, a 24-hour work stoppage hit Kaiser sites in San Diego and elsewhere in Southern California. The new contract covers the largest single bloc of Kaiser employees, and covers wages and …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Arkansas-based retail giant already operates a department store and grocery in Grossmont Center.
Update: Friday, May 11, 5:01 p.m. Wal-Mart, the retailing giant, confirmed Friday that a Walmart Neighborhood Market would be coming to La Mesa. The market will be a smaller version of Wal-Mart that mainly focuses on groceries. The location at 8820 Grossmont Blvd. is across a freeway from a full- sized Wal-Mart at the Grossmont Center Mall and down the street from a Ralphs supermarket. "I am looking forward to the new Walmart Neighborhood Market coming into La Mesa," said Mayor Art Madrid. "The store will be a welcome addition to our city and will help generate more economic activity for neighboring businesses." Organized labor has opposed new Wal-Mart stores, complaining about low wages and benefits for employees and the impact on smaller…
This Friday, on May 11 from 3 to 8 p.m., Frito-Lay is partnering with Ralphs stores across the country for "Free Flavor Friday."
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Thursday, May 10
As summer approaches, it’s time to welcome the sunshiny months of pool parties, picnics and BBQs. To kick-off the season, Frito-Lay is helping shoppers around the country unleash the fun of snacking with delicious, bold new products the entire family will love. And what better way to introduce these new products to shoppers than with free chips? This Friday, on May 11 from 3 to 8 p.m., Frito-Lay is partnering with Ralphs stores across the country for "Free Flavor Friday." As part of the event, Frito-Lay plans to give away more than 2 million sample bags of some of the biggest, boldest, most-flavorful Frito-Lay products to hit store shelves in recent months, including Doritos Jacked tortilla chips and the newest Ruffles potato chip flavors…
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8800 Grossmont Blvd, La Mesa, CA
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
This new banjo is tuned and played like a guitar.
CEO John Lynch says: “Miles to go before we sleep.” Club member confirms ‘final talks’ remark.
Updated at 5:25 p.m. May 9, 2012 U-T San Diego is in “final talks” to buy The Orange County Register and 24 community newspapers it owns, according to a witness to the announcement and a reported confirmation by the U-T publisher. John Lynch, CEO of U-T San Diego, reportedly told the Downtown San Diego Lions Club on Tuesday that his “multiplatform media” company is near finalizing purchase of the Pulitzer Prize-winning daily based in Santa Ana. Also in the deal would be Coast magazine and associated local newspapers in Orange County. At 1:10 p.m. Lynch told Patch via email: “No confirmation of anything other than we would like to expand and are looking at all other newspapers in Southern California. Miles to go before we sleep.” But a …
David B Secor
9:46 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012
Volker Rule has already been watered down. Paul Volker himself acknowledges that. more ›