Hey Neighbor!
Holy moly, it’s been hot enough to fry eggs on the sidewalk the last couple of days. Be safe and stay hydrated.
The house poll from two weeks ago stumped most of you, with less than half guessing the correct price, but y’all redeemed yourselves last week.
Speaking of polls, have you checked out a business you’ve read about or learned of from this newsletter?
~Tanja
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Renate Neira missed the bread she grew up with in Germany, where most neighborhoods had a baker within walking distance from home. So, she started baking her own bread for her family, then for friends and neighbors.
Eventually, Renate’s hobby turned into a cottage-bakery business she calls Little Backstube, which means “Little Bakery” in German. Every Friday, from Little Backstube, you can pick up a variety of freshly baked homemade bread, ranging from classic sourdough to Renate’s popular cinnamon chips sourdough, as well as sweet treats like German streusel.
If you’re lucky, you’ll pick up on a day when Renate even gives away free leftover goodies. Read more about this Clairemont resident’s story below.
Clairemont Cottage Baker Brings the Flavor of Germany to Locals
If you’d like to try some of Little Backstube’s tasty baked goods, you’ll receive 15% off your order when you download the coupon from our website. Be sure to follow the redemption instructions in the special offer listing.
Local Elementary School Named Best Schools Finalist
Sequoia Elementary in Clairemont is one of 17 finalists in the 2026 America’s Best School Awards. The National Center for Urban School Transformation selected Sequoia Elementary out of hundreds of schools nationwide. A winner will be named in May.
Rental Rates are Flat, But Still Not Affordable
An influx of apartment units has flattened the rental market, resulting in landlords competing for tenants and offering deals like the first month of rent free. But there’s a catch. In areas like Kearny Mesa, many new apartments are considered Class A high-end apartments and are not affordable to many. (This is a paywall article. You can bypass it by copying the URL here.)
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends
Friends of Ruffin Canyon need a little help clearing non-native grass at Taft Middle School. Be ready at 9 am on Saturday, March 21. Bring tools that can cut grass roots, gloves, and gear to protect your skin from the sun. And don’t forget your water! Sign in to the school office at 9191 Gramercy Dr, San Diego, CA 92123.
Openings
📍Urban Matcha, a Las Vegas-based matcha chain, is set to open any day now on 4698 Convoy Street, Suite 107
📍Grocery Outlet will take over the former Rite Aid space in Linda Vista at 6939 Linda Vista Road
📍85C Bakery, which recently closed its doors at its Clairemont location in the Balboa Mesa Shopping Center on Balboa Avenue, looks like it will resurface at 4150 Convoy Street, although there is no opening date projected yet
Meet Cabo
Cabo is a sweet Shepherd mix. He’s two years old, and weighs 52.5 lbs, and he’s ready for his furever home. Pick him up at the San Diego Humane Society today!
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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, March 19
🎸 Live Music | Honey Bees | Tio Leo’s | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Angel Du$t with special guests | Brick by Brick | 7:30 pm
😂 Comedy | Max Manticof | Mic Drop Comedy | 7 pm
😂 Comedy | Katie Boyle | Mic Drop Comedy | 7:30 pm
🏢 Civic | Serra Mesa Planning Group meeting | Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library | 7 pm
Friday, March 20
🎸 Live Music | Wild$ide | Tio Leo’s | 7 pm
😂 Comedy | Christopher Titus | Mic Drop Comedy | 7 pm & 9:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | The Kaotics | Fast Times | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Linda Berry Band | The Gärten | 7 pm
🎨 Art | Paint-n-Sip | Vinya | 6:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | Emo Kids | Brick by Brick | 7:30 pm
😂 Comedy | Katie Boyle | Mic Drop Comedy | 7:30 pm & 10 pm
Saturday, March 21
🎸 Live Music | Platinum Vibe | Tio Leo’s | 7 pm
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Kids | Spring Egg Hunt | Cadman Recreation Center | 11 am
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Kids | Spring Egg Hunt | Serra Mesa Recreation Center | 10 am
🎸 Live Music | Gypsy Jazz + Brazilian Choro | Paper Moon | 7 pm
🥂 Food & Drink/Cars | Motors & Mimosas | BoujieMana | 10 am
👩🏫 Workshop | Healing with Heart: Attracting New Possibilities | Vinya | 2 pm
🎸 Live Music | The Clarence McDuffie III Quintet | Dizzy’s | 8 pm
🎸 Live Music | Street Heart | Fast Times | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | The Black Shades | The Gärten | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Contortion | Brick by Brick | 7:30 pm
😂 Comedy | Christopher Titus | Mic Drop Comedy | 7 pm & 9:30 pm
😂 Comedy | Katie Boyle | Mic Drop Comedy | 7:30 pm & 10 pm
Sunday, March 22
🎸 Live Music | Slytr | Fast Times | 3 pm
😂 Comedy | The Unteachables | Mic Drop Comedy | 6 pm
🎸 Live Music | Lisa Dilk & the Dude | The Gärten | 5:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | Decrepit Birth | Brick by Brick | 7:30 pm
😂 Comedy | Drink n’ Debate | Mic Drop Comedy | 8:30 pm
😂 Comedy | Tino Cochino | Mic Drop Comedy | 8:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | TBD Band | The Cordova Bar | 6 pm
Tuesday, March 24
🎸 Live Music | The Bayou Brothers | Tio Leo’s | 7 pm
😂 Comedy | Sarper Güven | Mic Drop Comedy | 7 pm
Wednesday, March 25
🎸 Live Music | Rhy Thornton | Fast Times | 5:30 pm
🎨 Art | Mindful Media Art Class | Vinya | 11:30 am
Fast Times is 100% free and independently owned and operated (heck, it’s just me). Your contributions help keep it going so we can have more fun and continue to build a stronger community. I appreciate any and all support.
