San Diego FC expands store Eighteen Threads 

On Saturday, June 22 at 3 p.m., San Diego FC will open the doors to their newly renovated and expanded official store, Eighteen Threads, in Mission Valley Mall. Growing from 1,900 to 5,500 square feet, the store offers a unique immersive experience featuring a state-of-the-art soccer simulator, a gamers’ lounge, and a customization station in partnership with Avery Denison for personalized merchandise. As the official store of San Diego FC, Eighteen Threads will offer merchandise, including exclusive in-store items, and serve as a gathering spot for fans before matches at nearby Snapdragon Stadium. 

Western wear brand Tecovas to open store in Fashion Valley 

Leading Western wear brand Tecovas is opening their first San Diego location on Friday, June 21. Located at Southern California’s trendiest shopping destination, Fashion Valley open-air shopping mall, the 3,523 square foot store will be open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.  

Tecovas is excited to be expanding in California; the San Diego store will be the second location in the state for the Austin based brand. Founded in 2015, Tecovas has become a leader in the Western space, with 34 stores that bring Tecovas’ “radical hospitality” in reimagining the boot-buying experience entirely, which traditionally is intimidating, cluttered, and unrefined.  

The Tecovas store design is unique to immerse customers in the spirit of the West, and make the shopping experience warm and inviting, as year-round customers are welcome to grab a complimentary drink from the bar while checking out handcrafted boots. 

Multi-tenant office building sold 

Cushman & Wakefield announced the firm has brokered the sale of Aerofund Financial Plaza, a 48,571-square-foot multi-tenant office building on over ±1.3 acres in San Diego, California’s vibrant and bustling Mission Valley neighborhood. Located at 4025 Camino del Rio S, the three-story, u-shaped building was 100% leased to nine tenants across a diversified mix of industries and sizes. The property was acquired by CES Remington, LLC, based near Chicago, for $9.8 million.  
  
Jeffrey Cole, Nico Napolitano, Mark Avilla, and Brooks Campbell of Cushman & Wakefield’s Capital Markets and Private Capital groups in Southern California collaborated to represent the seller in the transaction. The buyer was represented by Brandon Keith of Voit Real Estate Services.

“Aerofund Financial Plaza is an extremely efficient asset. It provides quality and unique office space that sets it apart from other buildings in the area—offering large balconies overlooking a common area, subterranean parking, fantastic views, and immediate freeway access while the smaller units require limited tenant improvements. The Mission Valley location is poised to provide additional tailwinds, currently undergoing a large revitalization aided by significant institutional capital investment,” said Senior Director Nico Napolitano. “The seller is exchanging the proceeds of the sale into a higher profile mixed-use project in the area.”

“This is one of the only sizable stabilized multi-tenant office assets that have traded to an office investor in San Diego over the last 18 months,” added Napolitano. 

City’s Stadium Wetland Mitigation named 2024 Project of the Year 

Recognizing a positive impact on restoring natural habitats to help improve the environment, the City of San Diego’s Stadium Wetland Mitigation Project has been named the 2024 Project of the Year by the San Diego/Imperial chapter of the American Public Works Association. The award was presented during a ceremony at the Hilton Mission Valley in San Diego. 

The award promotes excellence in the management, administration and implementation of public works projects. The Stadium Wetland Mitigation Project transformed 57 acres in Mission Valley along the San Diego River into the City’s largest wetland mitigation site. 

Eight years in the making and overseen by the Public Utilities Department, the Stadium Wetland Mitigation Project ensures the preservation of critical habitat that will benefit the San Diego community for generations. The project: 

• Restores habitat and native plant communities through the reduction and removal of trash and debris, site protections and removal of non-native plants. 
• Ensures long-term viability and sustainability of native ecosystem. 
• Enhances the sustainability of the area as an important wildlife corridor. 
• Provides for flexible management that can adapt to changing circumstances. 

Because the San Diego River is an important biological resource, the mitigation plan needed approval of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Creekside Park in Civita wins park “Project of the Year” honors  

Creekside Park in Civita was named Project of the Year in the Parks Category in the annual San Diego/Imperial County APWA (American Public Works Association) Awards presentation. The 1.3-acre linear park extends from Friars Road to Civita Boulevard and is adjacent to the 14.3-acre Civita Park. Creekside Park includes elevated walkways spanning a cobble swale below, a children’s play area, seating, picnic areas and an off-leash dog run. 

Creekside Park also features landscaped detention basins that mimic the character of a natural creek. These basins are part of the community’s extensive biofiltration system, which treats and cleans runoff before it flows into the San Diego River. 

Sudberry Properties developed Creekside Park in partnership with the city of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department. The park was designed by Schmidt Design Group, Inc. of San Diego, with Glen Schmidt, FASLA, principal in charge, Jennifer Montgomery, associate landscape architect, and Jesus Alan Figueroa, project manager. RICK provided civil engineering services and Hazard Construction was the general contractor. 

Creekside Park is an integral part of the growing network of parks in Civita, a testament to the community’s green, livable future. This network, stretching from Friars Road in Mission Valley to Phyllis Place in Serra Mesa, is more than 80% complete. 

Mission Valley hosts concerts each Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 

Shopping center Mission Valley invites the community to “Valley Vibes,” a summer concert series featuring a lineup of some of the area’s most talented musicians. Performances that include solo, duo and trio groups will be held each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at the shopping center now through September 2nd in the AMC Theatres Court. Artists include popular performers such as Jemille Vialet, Marelle, Helena Holleran, Farrah Camu, Johnny Martin, Rachel Jay, Aura Walmer and more, each sharing their own unique styles of contemporary, easy listening and jazz music. These performances are free of charge and open to the public; no pre-registration is required. To see the season’s full lineup, including information on each performer and their genre, as well as the retailer promos available during select concerts, visit https://bit.ly/3WhkmZc. Monday and Wednesday concerts will be from 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 3-6 p.m. 

Haus of Serotonin pop-up at Spill the Beans 

Spill the Beans, coffee and bagel shop beloved by locals and tourists alike, has welcomed a pop-up with permanent jewelry brand Haus of Serotonin!  

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, Spill the Beans (525 Camino De La Reina) customers can enjoy $10 off at the “Serotonin Salon.” 

Stop in with besties, loved ones, and family for an unforgettable bonding experience paired with delicious, handcrafted lattes and specialty beverages, unique bagel and cream cheese pairings, and enormous bagel sandos.   

First affordable housing project on repurposed County land opens in Linda Vista  

Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation (Wakeland) and the County of San Diego, along with their partners at San Diego Kind, elected officials, funding partners, community leaders, and other stakeholders celebrated the grand opening of a new affordable housing community for seniors in Linda Vista, Levant Senior Cottages. Levant is the first property to open doors due to a new County initiative to repurpose excess land as affordable housing. 

Levant Senior Cottages addresses San Diego’s housing affordability and homelessness crisis, providing accessible, affordable homes for low-income seniors on fixed incomes, who are increasingly at risk of homelessness at a time when rent in San Diego is at an all-time high, coupled with inflation and limited affordable housing in our city. Through this new development, 127 carefully tailored bungalow-style units will become the new home to some of the most vulnerable seniors in our community. 

Apartments at Levant Senior Cottages are designed for low- to extremely low-income seniors earning 25% to 50% of the Area Median Income. Residents will pay approximately 30% of their income towards rent and rents range from $603 to $1,206. In addition, 70 of the apartments have Project Based Vouchers from the Comisión de Vivienda de San Diego that provide rental assistance to the residents who live in them.  

The County of San Diego owns the 4.57 acres of land that Levant Senior Cottages lies on, and is leasing the property to Wakeland for the next 70 years. Rent is set at $1 per year plus $10,000 in annual administrative and monitoring fees. This allows for all units to remain affordable. Levant marks the first of 11 development projects to open doors as a result of the County of San Diego’s initiative, and the first of three between the County and Wakeland. In the near future, Wakeland will build three others on excess County land, including two in the Grantville area which will house families and a complex for seniors in Ramona. 

While living at Levant Senior Cottages, residents will benefit from Wakeland’s continuous offerings, which include a wide range of onsite personal and professional development services and social activities provided by the non-profit. Residents will also be able to access medical and social services provided by St. Paul’s PACE. These services, delivered by Wakeland and St. Paul’s, have proven transformative in enhancing the well-being and stability of seniors within Wakeland’s existing portfolio of affordable housing communities. 

Homes at Levant are surrounded by beautiful courtyard gardens, a large community building with a kitchen and computer lab, a mini pet park, and ample outdoor seating areas – all designed to encourage socializing and a sense of connection between residents. These homes were built to be senior-friendly, sitting on 4.57 acres, they feature a mix of single-story cottage-style bungalows and apartment homes in two-story buildings with elevator service for older residents’ easy access.  

Free events at Mission Valley Library 

All of these free community events are held at Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway. Call 858-573-5007 for more information.  

All San Diego Public Libraries will be CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19el, for Juneteenth. 

Fecha:  Monday, June 24, 2024
Hora:  11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Title:   Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance
Descripción:  Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance is a 10-step form that does not require memorization and can be performed seated. This class emphasizes improving breath, mind, and body co-ordination/function to prevent falls while increasing safety in activities of daily living. Wear flat supportive shoes and loose comfortable clothing.
Audiencia: Adultos

Fecha:  Monday, June 24, 2024
Hora:  5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Title:  Meditation for a Happy Life
Descripción:  Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Living.
Audiencia: Adultos 

Fecha:  Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Hora:  4-5 p.m.
Título:  Chess Club
Descripción:  Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided. 
Audiencia:  Recommended for elementary school-aged children through adults. 

Fecha: Thursdays, June 20, 27, 2024
Hora: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Título: Cuentos para niños pequeños y preescolares
Ubicación: Sala de la Comunidad
Descripción:  Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun!
Audiencia: Niños 

Fecha:  Thursday, June 20, 27, 2024
Hora:  12 – 1 p.m.
Title:   Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance
Descripción:  Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance is a 10-step form that does not require memorization and can be performed seated. This class emphasizes improving breath, mind, and body co-ordination/function to prevent falls while increasing safety in activities of daily living. Wear flat supportive shoes and loose comfortable clothing.
Audiencia: Adultos 

Fecha: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Hora: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Título: OASIS presents:  Matisse:  The Early Years, 1869 – 1906
Descripción:  Henri Matisse, one of the most influential artists of the last century, grew up in a small town in northern France. He showed no significant interest in art until he reached adulthood. We will explore his move to Paris to study drawing and painting, the teachers and artists who influenced him, the long and difficult hardships he endured, his marriage and his first success showing and selling his work. This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to pre-register. 
Audiencia: Adults, Seniors