Hey Neighbor!
Father’s Day is Sunday, so don’t forget to buy your dad something he’ll never use. I kid, I kid. For all you dads, thank you for being you, and enjoy your special day.
I’m on the final stretch of my European vacation, so I won’t be home to celebrate with my pops, but I’ll be sending him my love from afar.
Let’s dig into this week’s news.
~Tanja
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Did you know FedMart was the precursor to Price Club, which was the precursor to Costco? Or did you know Linda Vista was home to one of the first outdoor shopping malls in the country, and it was dedicated by none other than Eleanor Roosevelt?
Our neighborhoods are filled with fun and interesting facts that we dug up so you don’t have to. Which ones did you already know, and which ones did you learn after reading?
Fun San Diego Neighborhood Facts: Clairemont, Linda Vista, & More
New Parking Lot Opens
It’s not often you hear of more parking options these days, but the new parking lot near the Clairemont Trolley Station opened this week. This means 145 more parking spaces for trolley riders.
End of an Era
After an eight-year run in Kearny Mesa, Angry Pete’s Pizza is calling it quits. Housed in a former Taco Bell location, the Detroit-style pizza joint had a dedicated following. The non-renewal of its lease is cited as the primary reason for the closure. An anniversary/going out of business party will take place on June 20 and 21 with 50% off beers.
No ADU Signs Spotted in Clairemont
Residents of Clairemont are creating professionally made signs to display their protest of widespread ADUs in the neighborhood. The OB Rag also recently ran their second “Worst ADU Contest,” and the ADU project at 4578 Jicarillo Avenue in Bay Ho took the top prize. It features 15 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms.
Fire Breaks Out at Montgomery-Gibbs Airport
An early morning fire destroyed two hangars at Kearny Mesa’s Montgomery-Gibbs airport. Fortunately, firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. The cause is still being investigated.
This 2BR, 1.5BA, 1,110 sq ft townhome is located at 6356 Caminito Del Cervato in Linda Vista and is a short walk to the Tecolote Canyon trailhead. Bright and modern, this townhome features contemporary finishes, a gas fireplace, and a perfect backyard for entertaining. The complex also has a saltwater swimming pool.
- Your neighborhood one-stop for all things beauty — hair, brows, lashes, facials, massage, and more. It’s a women-run collective on Clairemont Drive where you get real one-on-one attention. Appointment only, the way it should be. Grab the Explorer Exclusive deal: 20% off any service from Unique Impressions Collective, a full-service boutique salon in Clairemont.
- Need someone to walk your dog or check in on your cat? Going out of town and need an in-home pet sitter? The Daily Wag is here to help! Grey Valdes is a Bay Ho resident with a passion for pets, and she has been actively involved with dog rescues for more than a decade (which is why she is a 2x foster fail pet parent). If you’re looking for a trustworthy person to care for your pet, The Daily Wag is offering $10 off any service.
- A yoga studio and wine bar on Balboa—take a class, stay for a glass. Patrick and Victoria are Clairemont neighbors who built Vinya from scratch, and it’s genuinely one of the coolest things in the neighborhood. Grab the Explorer Exclusive deal here: 10% off a meal and/or a free yoga class at Vinya: vino+vinyasa
- Renate is a Clairemont neighbor who bakes authentic German breads and pastries from scratch. You order ahead online and pick up from her home on Fridays. Everything sells out fast! Get the Explorer Exclusive deal while it lasts: 15% off your first order of baked goods from Little Backstube microbakery
Meet Riley
Riley is a 3-year-old American Bully mix with the eyes of a sweet angel. She’s a perfect medium-sized dog, weighing in at 53 lbs. Bullies are known for being love bugs, so let Riley love her way straight into your home. See her at the San Diego Humane Society.
Here’s what’s happening in the neighborhood this week! For the full events calendar and for any recurring events, like trivia nights, hit the button below.
Thursday, June 18
🤣 Comedy | LED VARELA – POPULAR STAND UP COMEDY | Mic Drop Comedy | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Honey Bees | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant
🎸 Live Music | CHRISTIAN MISTRESS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS | Brick by Brick | 7:30 pm
Friday, June 19
🎸 Live Music | The Remnants | Clairemont Town Square | 6 pm
🎨 Art | Special Paint-n-Sip | Vinya: vino + vinyasa | 6:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | FogBanc | Fast Times | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Los Tortugas | The Gärten | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | The Wild$ide Band | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant
🤣 Comedy | GABBY BRYAN | Mic Drop Comedy
Saturday, June 20
🎸 Live Music | The Luvalot Group | Fast Times | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Polly O’Kery | The Gärten | 7 pm
🤣 Comedy | PRIDE & SEEK: THE QUEER COMEDY SHOW | Mic Drop Comedy | 7:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | Joshua White explores the music of Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart | Dizzy’s | 8 pm
Sunday, June 21
🎸 Live Music | SD Jazz Allstars | The Gärten | 5:30 pm
🤣 Comedy | MAJOR MALFUNCTION | Mic Drop Comedy | 6 pm
🤣 Comedy | JUSTIN RIVERA COMEDIAN MAGICIAN | Mic Drop Comedy
Monday, June 22
🤣 Comedy | SAMMY OBEID | Mic Drop Comedy
Tuesday, June 23
🎸 Live Music | Soul Persuaders | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant
Wednesday, June 24
🤣 Comedy | WIL MILZ | Mic Drop Comedy | 7:30 pm
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