Allie Wagner
Old California Coffee House is like so many restaurants that are now rebounding from the pandemic. The owners are so appreciative of the support they have received over the past year and are thrilled to have survived. They are looking at the glass half full. The pandemic forced them to upgrade their mobile ordering system and it is something they are continuing to use on a daily basis. They also feel like customers learned that they not only have great coffee, but excellent food options as well.
Enjoying a cup of joe at Old California Coffee in San Marcos! They owners are so appreciative to the community for keeping them afloat over the past year @KUSI GMSD@KUSINewspic.twitter.com/ua78xrVWiA
The Friends of the Escondido Public Library Book Shop officially re-opened on Tuesday, July 6 after a 15 month closure due to the pandemic. The book shop will be open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All items will be half price Tuesday, July 6 through Saturday, July 10.
The book shop will begin accepting donations on Monday, August 2. Donations can be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Due to space limitations, only two boxes per donor will be accepted at this time. The shop sells used books, DVDs, VHS tapes, books on CD, magazines, and music CDs. All proceeds from the shop fund Escondido Public Library programs and events. The Friends of the Escondido Public Library are a volunteer-led 501(c)3 organization.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is inviting everyone bring their smiles to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park for amazing outdoor experiences this summer. Guest will have the opportunity to see amazing wildlife up close, enjoy wondrous entertainment after dark at the San Diego Zoo, or journey through wild and wondrous terrain at the Safari Park all while knowing every visit is helping to save wildlife. Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo Begins June 11, and runs through Sept. 6, 2021.Summer Safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is underway and ends August 17, 2021
Solare Ristorante opened eight years ago as one of the first restaurants in Liberty Station. Family-owned and operated, Randy Smerik and his team are dedicated to providing an amazing dining experience for their diners.
Their authentic Italian cuisine is farm to table and features a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients … including fresh pasta made each morning and organic produce, wild fish, and hormone free meat.
To pivot during the pandemic they opened up a little wine market inside the restaurant. They have also brought back some of their popular chef diners. On July 21st they will have an “Evening of Seafood Dinner” with Tommy Gomes In 2019, Solare was added to the Michelin Guide.
Fourth of July weekend brings thousands of visitors to San Diego’s popular beaches and larger crowds mean more rescues by SDFD lifeguards. In addition, Mission Bay is one of the top destinations for aquatic enthusiasts, especially during holiday weekends.
“Lifeguards and police officers patrolling our beaches, particularly Mission Bay, want everyone to have safe and enjoyable experiences,” said Lifeguard Chief James Gartland. “With the increase in visitors on this holiday weekend, we want to make sure those who participate in aquatic activities know the safest places to swim or surf as well as the safety requirements for equipment such as personal watercraft. We have also seen an increase in illegal vessel rentals and want to warn the public.”