New chef brings healthy recipes to Italian eatery



Portino’s Fresh Italian restaurant has always been known for the excellence of its cuisine. Its new chef, Ferdinand (“Call me Fred”) Vitale wants it also to be known for recipes that are healthy as well as tasty. “We aren’t getting away from the Italian favorites that people come in here for,” but I’m adding a few things to the menu […]

Relay for Life kicks off for June 20 event



Relay for Life is now holding regular Team Captain meetings on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The first meeting will be a casual Meet & Greet to welcome everyone to Relay and get to know each other a bit better. It will be held at the Country Junction Deli Banquet Room. For more information about Relay […]

Half-price admissions this month at children’s museum



It’s back this February! San Diego residents and visitors are invited to enjoy half-price admission at 45 museums during February, including the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum (SDCDM) in Escondido. To take advantage of this great cost savings you must pick up a Museum Month Pass at any Macy’s store in San Diego, Temecula or Imperial Valley. The Pass is […]