The group that owns the San Diego Gulls minor hockey league team, Anaheim Arena Management (AAM), has been selected by the City of San Diego to replace Pechanga Arena’s current operator, Arena Group 2000, as arena manager following a request for proposals (RFP) process. “From the outset of this process, our goal was to improve the experience for the arena’s users and guests, enhance the volume and quality of programming and increase revenue for San Diego taxpayers,” said Tim Ryan, president/CEO of AAM. “We are excited that the review panel agreed with this vision and selected our bid. We look forward to working collaboratively with the city staff to finalize an agreement that will achieve all of this plus deliver more value for the City of San Diego and its residents,” Ryan said. Spokesperson Craig Benedetto noted AAM is a subsidiary of H&S Ventures, which is the family office of Henry Samueli of Orange County, who owns the NHL Anaheim Ducks and the Gulls. “This kicks off negotiation of a contract with the City, and that contract will be brought back to the City Council for approval,” Benedetto said. “The lease still needs to be approved by council committee and the full council, which could happen toward the end of the year,” said Arian Collins, supervising City spokesperson.  Arena Group 2000 said it intends to challenge the proposed arena management change. “With only three years left to the building’s life as defined through the RFP process, we are the operator that has invested over $30 million into this building making our 53-year-old arena a top 10 arena in the world with 10,000 to 15,000 seating capacity,” said Rick Schloss, Arena 2000 spokesman. “We plan to defend our position to be the arena operator as we have for the last 28 years, as this lease still needs to be negotiated with the City and ratified through the City Council. Through this RFP process, over 450 local groups and businesses have supported us. Our team is extremely proud of our accomplishments,” Schloss said.  The Gulls are owned by Henry and Susan Samueli. Henry Samueli is a businessman, engineer and philanthropist who co-founded Broadcom Corp. and is its board chairman. He is a professor on leave of absence in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UCLA. He is a named inventor in 75 U.S. patents. Pechanga Arena is home to four sports franchises including the Gulls, the sixth professional hockey team there, as well as the San Diego Sockers, San Diego Seals, and San Diego Strike Force. The arena holds 125 events welcoming 750,000 visitors annually.  The original Sports Arena was built in 1966 by Robert Breitbard, a local football hero who played for Hoover High School and San Diego State, for $6.4 million. In November 2016, Sports Arena celebrated 50 years of bringing live entertainment to San Diego.  Over the years, the venue hosted a heavyweight boxing championship fight between Muhammed Ali and Ken Norton, as well as numerous concerts by high-profile musicians and bands. Valley View Casino's naming rights expired Nov. 30, 2018, leaving the arena without an official name. The City Council announced on Dec. 4, 2018, that the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, owners of the Pechanga Resort & Casino win Temecula in Riverside County, had acquired for $400,000 per year the naming rights to the arena, officially renaming it Pechanga Arena. The agreement runs through May 2020.

Watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean is a breathtaking experience – now just add food. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite after a day at the beach, or to enjoy an elegant, seaside meal, beachside restaurants offer diverse dining destinations to watch the day end with delicious dinners. Here’s some of our selections for the best restaurants in Ocean Beach and Point Loma for sunset dining: Ocean Beach    WONDERLAND OCEAN PUB — Based off of the Ocean Beach amusement park of yesteryear, this pub is an homage to nautical nostalgia and whimsy. Don’t miss its great views out over the ocean, full bar, and pub food options.  5083 Santa Monica Ave.  wonderlandob.com    OB BREWERY — This three-story brewpub towers over Newport Avenue and looks out over the shore, which makes it a great place to watch the sunset. Enjoy highly revered, in-house brews while watching the view.   5041 Newport Ave.  obbrewingco.com THE HOLDING COMPANY — Visit this three-story building that towers over Ocean Beach and overlooks the water. This new spot aims to be OB’s premiere live entertainment venue. 21 and up. 5046 Newport Ave thcob.com BLUEWATER SEAFOOD MARKET & GRILL — As seen on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” Bluewater is a San Diego seafood establishment. Recently expanding to Ocean Beach, this location pairs excellent seafood with excellent sea views, creating one unforgettable beach dining experience.  5083 Santa Monica Ave.   bluewaterseafoodsandiego.com  SOUTH BEACH BAR & GRILLE — This cozy spot overlooks the beach and offers a menu of seafood-focused Mexican food and large selection of microbrews. The great ocean views provide an amazing backdrop to enjoy an outstanding fish taco.  5059 Newport Ave.  southbeachob.com  WOW CAFE – This cafe provides one of the most unique sunset viewing experiences, as the restaurant is located on the OB Pier. Family owned since 1993, go to the Wow Cafe for great comfort food while surrounded by the sun setting on the ocean.  5092 Niagara Ave.  619-226-3474    OB SURF LODGE — This new dining destination is a throwback to 1960s beach culture. It overlooks the pier and the ocean and offers a menu of burgers and other American food options.  5083 Santa Monica Ave.   obsurflodge.com Point Loma    VESSEL RESTAURANT + BAR —  Located inside the Kona Kai, this swanky spot has a view of the marina, in addition to a menu of coastal-inspired, local ingredients.  3102 Shelter Island Drive  resortkonakai.com   TOM HAM’S LIGHTHOUSE — Located inside a lighthouse, enjoy breathtaking sea views of the marina while enjoying fine, fresh seafood.  2150 Harbor Island Drive  tomhamslighthouse.com BALI HAI — This Polynesian restaurant overlooks the San Diego Bay Harbor. Stop by for its weekend brunch or sip a Mai Tai in the evening while enjoying the sunset views. 2230 Shelter Island Drive balihairestaurant.com QUARTERDECK AT BAY CLUB HOTEL — Visit the Quarterdeck for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all week to enjoy great food, craft beers, and a great view. Dine inside for an intimate experience or sit poolside to enjoy views of the bay and the Point Loma hillside. 2131 Shelter Island Drive bayclubhotel.com HUMPHREYS — Praised for its award-winning dining and nightclub scene, Humphreys serves amazing waterfront views in a fun, secluded, and celebratory environment. Visit for elegant dining and an entertaining evening. 2303 Shelter Island Drive halfmooninn.com KETCH GRILL AND TAPS — Visit this modern, waterfront tavern and choose from great menu of comfort food and craft beers. Enjoy your meal on the patio that overlooks the harbor. 2614 Shelter Island Drive ketchgrillandtaps.com.

What started out as a one-on-one personal training business took only two years to become a nation-wide movement. “I couldn’t keep showing up to my clients as just this fitness person when so much other stuff was happening in my life,” said Luci Lampe, entrepreneur and founder of the Sexy Mama Movement. “So, I started to let people in on my journey. What I’ve been focusing on is building an event experience where, when women show up, they don’t just throw out business cards, but they can be personal and share real stuff about what’s going on in their lives. Lampe is a singer, actor, model, author, fitness coach, wife, and mother of four. While Lampe had been a long-time “mom-preneur” with her own personal training business — helping new moms wanting to get fit again — Lampe’s business took on a new focus in 2015 after her husband Ryan injured his back and was diagnosed with a genetic nerve disease. “I felt like I was drowning under everything,” said Lampe, who at the time was expecting her and Ryan’s fourth baby and had just moved the family to Ocean Beach. “I would take walks along Sunset Cliffs and think, ‘I don’t know what I’m doing anymore with my business.’ I just wasn’t motivated to do fitness training. But I had to make a decision – am I going to be miserable until this is better, or am I going to find a way to enjoy and live my life?” In 2017, Lampe changed her business focus from body building to community building with the Sexy Mama Movement, providing support for entrepreneurial moms through accountability groups, informal meetings, luncheons and group events and retreats. “I started looking at the type of women who were coming to me for fitness help and it was all these visionary women doing the juggling act of being a mom and owning a business,” said Lampe. “So, I created a networking structure where women could walk away feeling seen, supported and actually connected to other moms.” In addition to business-focused lunches, as well as group Yoga, Zumba and belly dance outings for the moms, Lampe created an intensive 12-week program called, “Self Mastery for Mom Entrepreneurs.” focusing on being a mom, being a partner, being a business owner and how to balance it all. “It wasn’t just about fitness, it wasn’t just about business, it wasn’t just about being a mom, but it was about pulling all of those things together,” said Angela Quisumbing, founder of Angela Grace Events and a Sexy Mama Movement member. “I used to think that business and family were not to be mixed. I feel like we’re all raised to not mix business and pleasure. But the more I kept things separate, the more I struggled.” Quisumbing added: “Working with Luci and this large caliber of women, it taught me how to bring everything together in a comfortable way. I credit a lot of my growth to this program of accountability.” Lampe has published three books — “The Sexy Mama Manifesto,” “The Sexy Mama Morning,” and “Achieving Sexy” —and has accumulated 20 Sexy Mama Movement members from not just San Diego, but all over the U.S. Lampe is now looking to pass the Sexy Mama torch. “All this deserves a lot more attention than what I alone am able to do,” said Lampe. It needs a larger team of women to be the driving force. I don’t know who I’ll hand the movement off to yet, but when I know, I’ll know.” sexymamamovement.com.