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OKAY, A MAN’S BEST FRIEND IS HIS DOG. Very often. But then it might be his cat. Or her bird. His snake. Maybe even her ferret. We don’t have any ferrets in this month’s “Pampered Pets” issue of San Diego Magazine, but we have lots to say to pet owners, including the ferret aficionados out there.
In her cover story, Margie Farnsworth, our go-to player when it comes to the animal kingdom, lays out the latest in creature comforts—everything from a $5,475 doggy camper for rich bitches to an apartment-size, canyon-side aviary for Roscoe the University Heights macaw. There’s also a profile of San Diego’s first board-certified pet internist; the latest in retail for animals; and something for our real party animals. Would you believe a puppy shower, replete with ice-sculpture fire hydrant?
If a man’s (or woman’s) best friend is his (or her) dog, then a man’s (or woman’s) home is his (or her) castle, right? Well, in San Diego, it may carry a castle’s price tag, but the tag could be on a 700-square-foot cabin on leased land in Mount Laguna. You just have to know where to house-hunt. San Diego’s stratospheric home prices are well-documented, but in “The Real Estate Ride,” Thomas K. Arnold uncovers some neighborhoods where potential buyers can still find relative bargains.
Also in this issue: Business writer Rich Acello finds even more real estate bargains down Mexico way. In “The Search for an Airport II,” we take a look back 50 years and come up with another cliché: The more things change, the more they stay the same. A May 1956 issue of San Diego Magazine shows how our airport search follows a familiar pattern. Associate editor Julia Beeson conducts a tour of the near-century-old, newly renovated (at a cost of $52 million) U.S. Grant hotel. Our Front Pages section has the lowdown on San Diego’s dirty little secret—our polluted beaches and bays. And in Dialogue, former Chargers place-kicker Rolf Benirschke talks about his latest victory against the odds.
A magazine can be your best friend, too.
Tom Blair
Editor-in-Chief
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Speaking UpLaura and Ethan Boyer chaired Voices for Children’s annual Starry, Starry Night gala, which netted more than $500,000 for programs benefiting local foster children. The gala was held at the La Jolla estate of Joan Waitt, who served as honorary chair, and featured gourmet fare by Jeffrey Strauss and entertainment by Pink Martini and the Dana Garret Jazz Trio. Robert Hughes (KPRI 102.1) and Rory Devine (NBC 7/39) emceed. |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet DinnerT. Boone and Madeleine Pickens were honored as persons of the year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and LPL Financial at San Diego's premier fall charity gala. |
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Battle of the ChefsThe Fifth Annual Chef Showdown was held at NTC Promenade in Point Loma. San Diego's culinary giants battled centerstage before a hungry crowd that enjoyed food prepared by local area restaurants. Showdown proceeds will be used to increase domestic violence awareness. |
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Bubbly TimeOcean Discovery Institute, formerly Aquatic Adventures, raised $150,000 for youth programs that encourage nature and ocean exploration at its 10th annual “Bubble Up!” gala at the Birch Aquarium. Founder and executive director Shara Fisler unveiled the organization’s new name and Web site, oceandiscoveryinstitute.org. Bill Menish hosted the evening’s program. Attendees included Assemblymember Lori Saldaña, San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria, San Diego Unified School Board president Sheila Jackson and vice president Richard Barrera, author Richard Louv and Olympic medalist Guenter Seidel. |
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