 Hospital only one in Southern California on PINC AI prestigious 2024 list
ENCINITAS, Calif. – Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has been named among the top 100 hospitals in the nation, based on a study conducted by health care technology and services platform PINC AI. Recognized in the medium community hospitals category, Scripps Encinitas was the only hospital in Southern California to make the prestigious list this year. The list, which was published this week in the online edition of Fortune magazine, identified the best hospitals in the United States based on a wide range of measures that included patient outcomes and experiences, operational efficiency, financial health and community impact. The study previously was known by the ownership names of Merative, IBM Watson Health and Truven Health Analytics. “This honor wasn’t something that we applied for,” said Steve Miller, vice president and chief operations executive at Scripps Encinitas. “By being chosen for this recognition, PINC AI is placing a national spotlight on the quality of the data-driven care that we provide to our patients and the hard work and dedication delivered every day by our physicians, nurses and employees.” Scripps Encinitas was ranked No. 10 among the 20 medium community hospitals included in the overall top 100 list.  Escondido, CA- May 6, 2024- The Classical Academies Board of Directors of proudly announces the appointment of Kurtis Indorf as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2024.
With a background in education leadership and a proven track record of transformative impact, Indorf brings a wealth of experience and vision to this new role. His appointment follows a highly successful tenure as Interim Superintendent at Great Hearts Texas, where he served over 12,000 students across classical K-12 public charter schools, showcasing innovation and dedication to educational excellence. Prior to his interim position, Indorf distinguished himself as the Founder, President, and Superintendent of Great Hearts Nova, leading the development of revolutionary learning models and overseeing significant growth and expansion. His tenure as Chief Innovation Officer for Great Hearts America further solidified his reputation as a visionary leader in education.  WHAT A WEEKEND OF CONCERTS and CELEBRATION!
Thank you to all the artists, singers, hosts, volunteers, and tour guides during this past Grand Opening Weekend of the Walter J and Betty C Zable Foundation Performing Arts and Fine Arts Center. Amazing! On Saturday, "The Bornemann" rocked the first in a concert series sponsored by J Lohr Vineyards, while our own Chef Peter blew away the culinary expectations of all who opted for the pre-concert VIP dinner. On Sunday, almost 400 members of the general community clapped along with the TERI Band, celebrated the Ribbon Cutting, toured the Center's Open House, experienced the art studios in action, and peeked into the 200-seat Bornemann Theatre. While last weekend marks a major milestone in the Campus of Life build, the next and final phase is already in design as TERI gears up for the biggest Capital Campaign in our history. Exciting times! Thank you for sharing this TERI story as we all seek to be a beacon to the world of inclusivity and create an integrated lifestyle of shared experiences for all in the special needs community. You are the magic to completing this vision of opportunity for all! TERI Campus of Life 555 Deer Springs Rd San Marcos CA 92069 WELCOMING AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 7 DAYS A WEEK! Oceanside, CA – North County Transit District (NCTD, The District) has appointed Mary Dover as Chief of Staff and Suheil Rodriguez as Director of Administration. These roles will be integral to furthering The District’s mission and vision by supporting communities within NCTD’s service area, the Board of Directors, elected officials, stakeholders, and staff.
“As The District pushes forward on critical initiatives - including key infrastructure projects such as rail capacity enhancing projects and the transition of our rail and bus fleet to 100% zero emission - we are fortunate to have world-class members of our team to fill these critical roles,” Shawn Donaghy, NCTD Chief Executive Officer noted. “The agency will continue to benefit from the key relationships that Mary and Suheil have established and will help shape NCTD’s next phase.” Carlsbad, CA - The Army and Navy Academy is proud to announce that Cadet Kenneth Zhang, at the young age of 13, has performed on the iconic stage of New York’s Carnegie Hall, adding an extraordinary milestone to his journey as a nationally and internationally acclaimed violinist.
On April 1, Kenneth performed Sarasate's "Zigeuenerweisen" as a soloist at the 4th Laureate Gala hosted by Progressive Musicians and Sound Espressivo. Joined by his parents, Yudong and Mei Zhang, his violin teacher, Mr. James Greening-Valenzuela, and the Academy’s Middle School Commandant, Staff Sergeant Paul Nixon (USMC Retired), Kenneth’s achievement speaks volumes of his remarkable passion and commitment to his art.  Oceanside, CA (April 8, 2024) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside’s unique ROAD’s program, which provides opportunities and activities for adults with disabilities to reach their fullest potential, has been awarded a Foundation for Developmental Disabilities grant. The $14,860 grant will be used to support the ROAD’s Fit & Fun Program.
The daily Fit & Fun program aims to improve the mental and physical health of our R.O.A.D.’s members as they join in a variety of fun, accessible fitness activities. We offer an array of engaging Fit & Fun experiences, including gym workouts, water activities, yoga, hiking, Zumba, tennis, basketball, and dancing. “This program is so critical to the health and well-being of our ROAD’s members, and we see first-hand the positive effect it has on all aspects of their health. We are so grateful for the grant from the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities, which will allow us to expand and enhance this important program.,” said Jodi Diamond, CEO. SAN DIEGO (March 28, 2024) – Today, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce – in collaboration with
Mayor Paloma Aguirre, Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce, and a coalition of 16 business organizations and regional stakeholders–led a letter to President Biden and the Biden-Harris Administration in a united effort to address the ongoing transboundary pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. Oceanside Adventures | Oceanside, CA (March 26th, 2024) - Passengers will be able to board NALA, the newly launched state-of-the-art catamaran owned and operated by Oceanside Adventures with an original designed hull by internationally renowned marine life artist Wyland. The new vessel was custom built by Copper Marine in
Florida for Oceanside Adventures and will be the 2nd boat for the Oceanside Adventures company owned by the Hansen Family to operate from Oceanside Harbor. Oceanside Adventures first launched operations from Oceanside Harbor in July of 2015 with its unique 47 foot custom catamaran also built by Copper Marine in Florida.
SAN DIEGO, CA (March 11, 2024) –- Adrianna Villarreal impressed the judges with her smart shopping skills on Saturday (March 9) to win the San Diego Best Shoppers contest finals at Mission Marketplace in Oceanside. Five finalists each won $500 to spend in the three-hour contest and the winner received an additional $1.000 to enjoy more shopping. The other finalists were Kelly Abernathy, Lori Sankary Edmond, Heather Friedrichs and Nadia Garcia.
The contest judges were Scott Ashton, Chamber of Commerce CEO, Kevin Alston, Professor of Business & Finance at Southwestern Community College, and Susan McCormick Davis, National Vice President of Five Rings Financial. Five more super shoppers selected from “Why I’m San Diego’s Best Shoppers” will receive $500 to shop next Saturday at the finals at Terra Nova Plaza in Chula Vista. That winner will also win $1,000 and join Adrianna Villarreal as co-title holders as San Diego’s Best Shoppers! About NewMark Merrill Companies NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc. owns or manages a portfolio of over 85 shopping centers, including Mission Marketplace and Terra Nova Plaza, valued at more than $2 billion. Since 1987, President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy Sigal has led the company of shopping centers representing over 1,800 tenants and 10 million square feet in California, Colorado, and Illinois. For more information, visit NewMarkMerrill.com. Carlsbad, CA, March 1, 2024 – Army and Navy Academy, a private college preparatory boarding military academy for boys in grades 7-12, is honored to announce the nomination of one of its esteemed educators, retired U.S. Marine Corps Aviator Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Moss, for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce's High School Teacher of the Year award. This nomination is part of the annual Carlsbad Business, Achievement, & Distinction Awards (CBAD’s), which celebrates exceptional achievements within the Carlsbad community.
Scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM at the Westin Carlsbad, the CBADs are a testament to the resilience, innovation, and dedication of professionals across various sectors, including education. The awards luncheon is set to be a prestigious event, recognizing the significant contributions of local businesses, educators, and nonprofits to the economic and cultural vibrancy of Carlsbad. March 1, 2024 – The San Diego County Water Authority and the Moulton Niguel Water District are exploring a potential transfer of drought-resilient water supplies to South Orange County, according to a Memorandum of Understanding signed by both agencies.
The MOU creates a three-year window for discussions expected to center on the Water Authority transferring water – including supplies from the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant – to Moulton Niguel. The district serves more than 170,000 customers from Laguna Niguel to San Juan Capistrano. How and when that could happen will be the subject of talks between agency leaders. This marks the second time in recent months the Water Authority has considered a water deal to combat increasing water rates for San Diegans while providing greater supply reliability for the broader Southern California region. A similar transaction was completed in December with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Imperial Irrigation District. That agreement is saving the Water Authority between $15 million and $20 million while helping to raise the level of Lake Mead. Many North County companies either already have a summer internship program or are currently exploring the possibility. In recent months, the City of Carlsbad's Economic Development department, the San Diego North Economic Development Council, and CSUSM have collaborated to create an option for interns seeking positions at North County companies but encountering challenges in securing short-term housing.
Starting at $350 a week (with significant discounts for longer stays), interns would reside in fully furnished private bedrooms within CSUSM student housing, featuring common living areas. Since companies have different internship compensation models, this program will allow interns to contract directly with the university, or companies may offer this housing options a part of the internship experience. Crucially, these interns do NOT need to be CSUSM students – just interns at North County companies that need summer housing. In addition, the partners plan to host 2 to 3 educational/social programs for interns at multiple North County companies. Topics may include the importance of developing one’s personal network to a panel discussion of hiring managers. Possible venues include a San Marcos Brewery, the Moonlight Amphitheater in Vista, a Carlsbad Beach, etc. The goal is to help interns jumpstart their professional network, while simultaneous showcasing North County as a great place to start a career. If you are interested, please go to https://www.internhousinghub.com/California-State-University-San-Marcos to receive more information and to sign up for a meeting with CSUSM to discuss details. You can also email Sofia Ayad at SDNEDC at [email protected]. When you sign up, please let CSUSM know that you learned about this program from Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and SDNEDC. Source: Mission Marketplace Oceanside - Chamber business member Mission Marketplace will GIVE people selected as Finalists money to spend in the San Diego Best Shoppers Contest. “Smart shopping is more important than ever in today’s economy,” said Cynthia Gonzalez, Sr. Marketing Director of Mission Marketplace.
Five finalists selected from Mission Marketplace entries will each win $500 to shop in the Finals where judges will review their displayed purchases to award a winner $1,000 to enjoy more shopping! The public is invited to the contest Finals from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at Mission Marketplace, FREE contest entry is open at Mission Marketplace in Oceanside for age 18+ residents who live within San Diego County’s geographic borders. View contest information and entry forms a missionmarketplaceoceanside.com/events/san-diegos-best-shopper-contest. People can also pick up and submit entry forms this Saturday, February 17, from 12 – 3 p.m. in front of Ohana Hawaiian BBQ and Mountain Mike’s Pizza at Mission Marketplace, or at Crumbl, Ohana Hawaiian BBQ, Mountain Mikes, or College Dental Group by the February 29 entry deadline. SBA Stands Ready to Assist California Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storm and Flooding2/20/2024
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced. The declaration covers San Diego County as a result of the severe storm and flooding that occurred Jan. 21 - 23. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help California’s small businesses and residents impacted by severe storm and flooding,” said Administrator Guzman. “We’re committed to providing federal disaster loans swiftly and efficiently, with a customer-centric approach to help businesses and communities recover and rebuild.” Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize disaster damage from occurring in the future.  Source: Scripps Health
It’s a common misconception that heart disease primarily affects men. But heart disease is the number one cause of death among women in the United States. Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. However, only about half of American women are aware that heart disease is their greatest health threat. “Even when women do have warning signs of a heart attack, they often are very different than the symptoms men experience,” says Poulina Uddin, MD, a cardiologist with Scripps Women’s Heart Center. “Both men and women may feel chest pain or break out in a cold sweat during a heart attack, but that is where most of the similarities end.” Heart attack symptoms in women Women tend to have subtler symptoms, and they may begin up to a month before the heart attack. Symptoms may include:
Source: IRS Communications
Taxpayers can visit IRS.gov 24 hours a day to get answers to tax questions. IRS.gov is the quickest and easiest option to get help. The Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA) is a tool that provides answers to several tax law questions specific to individual circumstances. Based on input, it can determine a taxpayer’s filing status, if a person should file a tax return, if someone can be claimed as a dependent, if a type of income is taxable, if a filer is eligible to claim a credit or if an expense can be deducted. The IRS encourages people to file their tax returns electronically and choose direct deposit for faster refunds. Filing electronically reduces tax return errors as the tax software does the calculations, flags common errors and prompts taxpayers for missing information. Source: District Attorney Summer Stephan
San Diego rarely has to deal with weather so severe and disastrous that a state of emergency is declared. But when it does happen, as it did in late January and early February when a monster storm caused flooding and other devastating effects, be warned that scammers will inevitably prey on homeowners and tenants trying to rebuild what they lost. The recovery process for people suffering from disasters, including their homes and businesses getting flooded, is difficult. The District Attorney’s Office will not tolerate any unlawful activity by greedy businesses, contractors or scammers who would seek to financially exploit victims of a disaster. For example, price gouging and unlicensed contracting during a state of emergency is not only a crime, it also can further victimize someone who may have already suffered a heavy loss.  San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of San Diego’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, is continuing to proudly honor San Diego County teachers through SDCCU Classroom Heroes, launched in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education.
Do you know an outstanding teacher? SDCCU and the San Diego County Office of Education recognize three local “Classroom Heroes” educators every quarter. Winning teachers will receive a $250 Visa gift card and be featured on SDCCU’s social media platforms. “SDCCU is proud to recognize caring and innovative local teachers through our SDCCU Classroom Heroes program,” said SDCCU President and CEO Teresa Campbell. “We appreciate their hard work and dedication, and we want to show our community the positive difference these educators are making.” Galvanized Strategies, a strategic communications consulting firm, today announced a new leadership appointment to advance its public affairs advisory ambition and unify its go-forward approach in key markets. Aaron Byzak, who recently served on the executive leadership team for Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., has been appointed the Chief Strategist and Lead Consultant. Byzak’s background in healthcare external affairs and executive leadership, coupled with his experience in managing corporate crises, community engagement, and state and federal policy initiatives for Tri-City Medical Center and industry giants such as UC San Diego Health Sciences, as well as various healthcare, non-profit, and advocacy organizations, uniquely positions him to drive impact in this critical area.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned to mark the opening of the new Kinesiology, Health, and Nutrition (KHAN) Building and Gymnasium Complex at the Oceanside campus. The 40,415 square feet complex replaced the existing gym buildings (5000, 5100, and 5200) to create a consolidated location for a new gymnasium, athletics instruction spaces, and the Wellness Center.
The $41.3 million complex includes locker rooms, equipment storage, and a multi-purpose studio. It is part of the Health and Wellness Academic Hub on campus and is part of a design-build procurement that includes the new Allied Health Building and Parking Lot-5A.  Source: SDG&E - After the holidays can be a difficult time for many people financially. If you are having trouble paying your energy bill, you might be eligible for programs and services that can provide immediate financial assistance and help you avoid interruptions to your service. Flexible payment arrangements are also available to help you pay down past due balances. Learn more at sdge.com/Payment-Arrangements.
Check out these energy assistance programs: - California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program: Save 30% or more every month on your bill. Find out if you qualify at sdge.com/CARE. - Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program: If you don’t qualify for CARE and your household has 3 or more people, you may qualify for FERA. You could receive an 18% discount on your electric bill. Visit sdge.com/FERA to learn more. - Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program: You may qualify to receive free energy-saving improvements for your home, like new appliances, lighting, insulation and more. Find details at sdge.com/ESA. - Arrearage Management Plan (AMP): If you have outstanding bills and you are a CARE or FERA customer, you may be eligible for debt forgiveness. See if you qualify at sdge.com/AMP. Even if you made a recent payment or set up a flexible payment plan with SDG&E, there may still be assistance programs available to help you. For a complete list of available offerings, visit sdge.com/assistance.  Source: Frontwave Foundation - The Frontwave Foundation announced today that it has donated $5,000 to Women’s Resource Center (WRC), a non-profit organization that offers comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in North San Diego County.
The donation is a testament to Frontwave Foundation’s vision to empower and improve the lives of the community. Domestic violence is a pervasive and devastating problem that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, one in three women globally have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime.  Learn the benefits and risks before trying
Ice baths are growing in popularity. They can help with post-workout recovery, reduce muscle soreness and promote overall well-being. But anyone who wants to try this at home or elsewhere should understand what a cold-water dip or bath does to the body and weigh the benefits and risks and the importance of safety.  TrueCare, a nonprofit community-based health center serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, has been honored with the Health Center Quality Leader (HCQL) Silver badge for achieving the best overall clinical quality performance and improving health outcomes for patients in rural and underserved communities. This distinction is awarded to the top 20 percent of health centers nationwide by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
 Don’t let the cold sneak up on your energy bill this winter. SDG&E can help with energy-saving programs and tips to help keep your business’s energy costs low – and that can make a positive difference on your bottom line.
1. Lower the temperature. Your business can keep comfortable without cranking up the heat. Adjust your thermostat by a few degrees to help reduce your energy bill. Don’t completely turn off your heat overnight though – you’ll use more energy to heat up the building again in the morning. 2. Did you know ceiling fans help in the colder months too? Change the rotation of your fan blades to clockwise, which will pull warm air down and spread it throughout the room. |
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