Just like software development, the world of web development is changing rapidly. Building a fully functional website in less time is more accessible thanks to new technologies and improved processes. But as the number of websites continues to mushroom, so do their demands on their internet connection. This puts pressure on the site owner and developer—they must find ways to keep up with demand while simultaneously reducing costs. There are various strategies for doing this, and different approaches work for different types of companies, but here are some general guidelines. Focus on speed to ..read more

California is an excellent place to get age-appropriate apparel for tween girls and teen clothing shops are situated across the city of San Diego (CA) in particular.Teenage clothing stores feature the newest teen fashion trends. Shopping at a store specializing in apparel for tween girls is a fun way to find age-appropriate clothing of high quality. They are an excellent source for shoes, accessories, formal attire, and casual wear. A shopping excursion with your tween girls may be much less stressful if you and your teen plan it. Look into an assortment of teen-exclusive apparel retailers. On ..read more

By Will Scadden As San Diego Hunger Awareness Month came to a close, food programs noted an increase in demand while inflation is also constricting how much food they have on hand to give. Father Joe’s Villages’ Emergency Food Pantry continues to do critical work feeding hungry San Diegans— even as inflation affects both the supply and demand of donated foods. In 2021, Father Joe’s Villages distributed an average of 1,200 food boxes per month. In 2022, that figure is expected to exceed 2,000 boxes per month. The homeless services provider expects to distribute 6,000 more boxes of food than in ..read more

By Sandee Wilhoit John Keats once said that “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” That might be said of the Pierce-Morse Building, an important part of the San Diego sky-line of the late 1800s and the first part of the 20th century. The building has a long and interesting history and boasts a bevy of notable personalities who added to San Diego’s history— as well as to that of the building. They include James M. Pierce, Ephraim W. Morse, Dr. Emma Read, Cassius Carter, and E.M. Capps. Alonzo Horton originally sold two adjoining lots on the corner of F Street to George Hyde of San Francisco for ..read more

Maureen and Antoinette, I’ve lived in my home for 19 years and am ready to downsize. As I prepare to list my home for sale, what tax advantages or penalties should I plan for? I want to take advantage of every cost-saving benefit available to me! Thank you, Norma F. Thanks for your great question, Norma. First of all, we are not tax consultants and any detailed information related to your particular scenario should be reviewed with your qualified California tax or finance professional. What we can do is give you some general information that can guide you through the process. When selling a pr ..read more

By J.M. GARCIA Katrina Lewis-Gutierrez starts work at ten in the morning by opening a box of paper cups while standing behind the counter of the Häagen-Dazs store in Fashion Valley. She enjoys the early hours. She gets more done working by herself and spends her time restocking for the afternoon and evening rush. “You have chocolate?” Someone asks, poking their head in the door. “Of course.” “I’ll be by after lunch.” “I’ll be here,” Lewis-Gutierrez responded. She wears a black T-shirt with a the Häagen-Dazs logo and ties her long hair in a braided ponytail. From her neat appearance, many custo ..read more

By MADISON BEVERIDGE Since 1983, Live and Let Live Alano Club (LLLAC) has made it their mission to provide a safe, sober, community-focused space for LGBTQ+ individuals in San Diego. Yet after fundraising losses during COVID-19, the club closed its doors on Park Blvd. while struggling to pay the rent to continue its life-saving work. Whether that closure is temporary or permanent is up in the air – and depends upon the success of finding a new permanent location. “We really served our community so consistently,” said former board member Richard Correale of the club’s 39-year history before its ..read more

By Kendra Sitton COVID-19’s disruption of art industries has required many organizations to collaborate anew, retool productions and find creative solutions to stay afloat. In the case of the Women’s Film Festival San Diego, the solution was to fold into the region’s premiere film festival after struggling with the switch to virtual. Now, the San Diego International Film Festival (SDIFF) returns to an in-person event with a brand new Women’s Series sponsored by the Women’s Museum of California – which previously hosted the Women’s Film Fest. This year’s combined hybrid event, includes in-perso ..read more

By J.M. Garcia Katina Harrison has noticed that when homeless people find housing they often have little to nothing to furnish their new dwelling. They move in without basic possessions such as a bed, furniture— even something as simple as soap and towels. The hollow space of their new home after years of living without shelter is almost a metaphor for the vacancies they may have experienced in their own lives. “When we picture a house,” said Harrison, a case manager at Father Joe’s Villages, “we see a home with curtains, and dishes, toothpaste and utensils. That’s not real for someone un-hous ..read more

By NEAL PUTNAM A man who killed a Downtown parking valet with a ghost gun and wounded four others in 2021 has been convicted of first-degree murder, attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. A jury deliberated the charges against Travis Sarreshteh, 34, about a day before finding him guilty on all counts on Sept. 14 in the death of Justice Boldin, 28, and the other assaults on April 22, 2021. Sarreshteh faces a sentence of 197 years to life in prison, said District Attorney spokeswoman Tanya Sierra. Jurors found that he used a gun in the homicide and attempted murders, so he could rece ..read more