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(San Diego, Calif.) – Behold the living legends! Children of All Ages will believe in the unbelievable with the all-new circus spectacular, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDS, coming to the Valley View Casino Center from August 7–10, highlighted by legendary family-friendly prices with all seats only $20 each, plus kids tickets for only $10 each!* (*not valid for premium ticket levels)
Iconic Ringling Bros. stars meet fabled mythological creatures at the place where legends live…The Greatest Show on Earth®! Experience unimaginable family fun, as amazing circus athletes perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder in a celebration of the LEGENDS that have captured imaginations for centuries. Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson guides Paulo the Legend Seeker on his quest to discover real, living circus legends from around the world…along the way encountering the fantastical Pegasus, a Unicorn and the remarkable Woolly the Mammoth!
Featuring over 100 performers spanning 25 countries plus more than 85 animals from nearly every continent around the world, the Ringling Bros. 144th Edition features several unique acts including:
China National Acrobatic Troupe from Beijing perform several impressive acts including balancing 20 people on two bicycles, fast-paced hoop diving and graceful Diabolo juggling skills
Introducing the Double Trapeze, especially designed for Ringling Bros., with the attempt of four consecutive triple somersaults in a row
Plus additional circus legends highlighted in the show such as Big Cat trainer Alexander Lacey; edge-of-your-seat Cossack Riders equestrian stunts; Globe of Steel motorcycle daredevils; of course, no show would be complete without the Ringling Bros. Clown Alley and treasured performing pachyderms!
Debuting this year for the ultimate circus fan, check out the exclusive and intimate fan experience within the Ringmaster Zone. Access to this VIP area is only available to select ticket holders and offers guests an unprecedented look “behind the curtain” of The Greatest Show On Earth. Fans have the opportunity to walk the Ringling Red Carpet, meet Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson and the stars of the show, step inside the Globe of Steel, take photos on the Ringmaster’s float and have an up-close elephant encounter.
Be sure to arrive early to experience several exciting interactive elements before the show starts, included with the ticket price – visit the Animal Open House to get up-close with our amazing animal stars and the All Access Pre-Show where families can step onto the arena floor to meet our performers, learn circus skills, try on costumes and much more!
WHEN: Thursday, August 7 – Sunday, August 10
Thursday, Aug. 7 7:00 PM
Friday, Aug. 8 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Saturday, Aug. 9 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, Aug. 10 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
WHERE: Valley View Casino Center – 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego CA 92110
TICKETS: All seats only $20 each*; Kids tickets discount priced at $10 each*; premium level pricing $45 (VIP) and $110 (Ringmaster Zone) + Opening Night tickets are just $10*!
(*select seating only; not valid on VIP/premium levels)
All seats are reserved; tickets available thru AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or visit the Valley View Casino Center Box Office. *tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees
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The Eastlake Little League National Champions were honored recently during ELL’s opening day.
Fans witnessed the unveiling of the league’s new scoreboard.
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While responding to a Tuesday night rollover accident in Chula Vista, Calif., a police officer and firefighter got into a dispute over where the fire engine should park. It ended with the uniformed firefighter in handcuffs.
The California Highway Patrol officer reportedly ordered the firefighter, identified as Jacob Gregoir, to move the fire engine off the center divide or he would be arrested. As he worked the scene and checked the overturned car for more victims, he reportedly told the unidentified officer that he would have to check with his captain.
That’s when the officer decided to detain the firefighter instead.
According to UT San Diego, Gregoir — a fire service veteran of more than 12 years — parked the truck behind an ambulance to provide protection to the emergency responders from oncoming traffic. This is apparently a standard safety procedure fire crews are taught.
KFMB-TV captured some of the argument and ensuing arrest on video:
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Otay Ranch Town Center (www.otayranchtowncenter.com), South County’s premiere shopping and dining destination, will add Sola Salon Studios and Buffalo Wild Wings to the mall’s roster in the coming months.
Sola Salon Studios (www.solasalonstudios.com), originator of the salon studio business model, will open its fifth San Diego County location on December 22 of this year in the middle block of Main Street, right down the heart of Otay Ranch Town Center. Sola reinvents the standard salon model by renting high-quality individual salon studios at prices similar to chair rentals at local traditional salons. This alternative salon model enables stylists to operate their own business without the risks and challenges that come from owning a conventional salon.
Established in 2003 in Colorado, Sola now has more than 140 locations in 32 states and serves over 4,000 beauty professionals nationwide. Using the Sola model of individually leased salon spaces instead of chairs, hair and beauty professionals enjoy the freedom to work on their own terms, be their own boss, control their schedule, sell their favorite retail lines, design their salon space and keep more of the money they earn.
“We’re excited to introduce a business model to South County that gives beauty professionals the ability to enjoy the successes and lifestyle that come with owning and growing their own business,” said Austin Campbell, managing partner for Sola Salon Studios in San Diego County.
Studios are rented by stylists, estheticians, nail technicians, massage therapists and other beauty professionals, each operating as independently licensed businesses. With quality retail space becoming scarce in San Diego, demand for salon space is high and Sola’s studios are quickly being rented.
To express individuality, salon studio owners have the ability to customize their space with distinct personal touches—including paint color, furniture, artwork, music and more. Sola Salon Studios at Otay Ranch Town Center contains 24 studios that range in size from 110 square feet to 230 square feet. Every salon space comes standard with a high-end hydraulic chair and shampoo bowl, well-lit styling area with oversized mirrors, custom cabinetry, fixtures and styling stations, pull-out color drawers with abundant storage, retail display shelving for products, instant and endless hot water supply, oversized lockable glass and aluminum sliding entry doors to each studio, stylish waiting and common areas, and keyless entry system.
For more information on Sola Salon Studios at Otay Ranch Town Center, please contact Austin Campbell at (858) 386-3630.
Otay Ranch Town Center will also welcome Buffalo Wild Wings in early 2014. Founded in 1982, the company now has more than 900 locations across the United States and Canada.
The Otay Ranch Town Center Buffalo Wild Wings will feature big screens and wall-to-wall HD TVs for ultimate event and sports viewing, such as the San Diego Chargers, Padres and San Diego State Aztecs. Its boldly flavored menu includes boneless wings, specialty burgers and sandwiches, finger foods, wraps, salads and Naked Tenders®, but the main attraction continues to be Buffalo NY-style chicken wings as well as its 20 signature sauces and seasonings. A variety of limited-time special offerings keeps the menu new and fresh. Buffalo Wild Wings also has two signature events each week: Wing Tuesdays® and Boneless Thursdays®, where guests can order their favorite traditional or boneless wings at a special price.
“We are very excited to be bringing the Buffalo Wild Wings experience to Otay Ranch Town Center shoppers and we look forward to becoming a part of this dynamic community,” said Kathy Benning, Executive Vice President, Global Brand and Business Development for Buffalo Wild Wings.
About Otay Ranch Town Center:
With nearly 100 of the country’s top specialty stores, Otay Ranch Town Center is San Diego’s newest and most exciting outdoor shopping and entertainment destination. Eclectic tastes are served by Macy’s, REI, Barnes & Noble, Apple, H&M, Sephora and Anthropologie, to name just a few. On the center’s east side is a specialty fashion and service village featuring Best Buy, San Diego Gymnastics and other unique fashions and services. To the north, AMC Theatres’ 12 screens delights film buffs while diners can choose from P. F. Chang’s China Bistro, The Cheesecake Factory, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Sushi-Ya, California Pizza Kitchen or many on-the-go dining options. This urbane, bustling, open-air center features a wide variety of amenities including outdoor cafes, grand fountains, a pet-friendly setting and adjacent dog park, food pavilion, party space, a fireplace and a “chalk garden” and popper fountain for children.
Otay Ranch Town Center is conveniently located 4 ½ miles east of the I-805 or just off the South Bay Expressway SR-125 in Chula Vista at Eastlake Parkway and Olympic Parkway. Otay Ranch Town Center is open Monday – Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
For more information about Otay Ranch Town Center, call (619) 656-9100 or visit www.otayranchtowncenter.com.
Otay Ranch Town Center is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust focused exclusively on owning, managing, leasing, and redeveloping regional malls throughout the United States. GGP’s portfolio is comprised of 123 regional malls in the United States comprising approximately 128 million square feet of gross leasable area. GGP is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol GGP. For further information please visit www.ggp.com.
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Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year and lucky for parents, our Montevalle Community Center, 840 Duncan Ranch Road, has a special Valentine’s Party planned for kids ages 5-12 years old. Go out and enjoy dinner, or catch a movie between 6-9 p.m. on Friday, February 14, while your kids are entertained with activities, crafts, and a movie. Parents Night Out events are planned, organized and supervised by trained and responsible recreation staff. Fee is $10 for Chula Vista residents and $13 for non-residents. Call (619) 691-5269 for more information or visit them at 840 Duncan Ranch Road.
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The Chula Vista Public Library is offering free tax preparation assistance in partnership with AARP, beginning Monday, February 3. Appointments are not taken; assistance is on a first-come, first-served basis, with trained volunteers from AARP. Following is the schedule:
Mondays and Fridays, starting February 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chula Vista Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting February 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Chula Vista Library Branch, 389 Orange Av.
Tax forms are expected to arrive mid-to-late February.
For more information, please call the Chula Vista Public Library at (619) 691-5069, or check the website at http://www.chulavistalibrary.
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While homeowners are feeling more confident about the prospect of selling their homes, they do harbor concerns regarding the availability of home financing and the low inventory available for their next purchases, according to the Redfin Real-Time Seller Survey released Tuesday.
About 38 percent of home sellers say now is a good time to sell a home, according to the Redfin survey conducted in the first quarter of the year.
This is up from 34 percent in the previous quarter and up significantly from 22 percent a year ago.
Denver Redfin agent Paul Stone captures survey-takers’ sentiment, saying, “Most of my home-selling clients worry the most about what will happen after they sell.”
“With so much competition in the market, they fear they will have to move in with their in-laws if they can’t find their next home quickly,” he added.
In fact, the top two concerns for home sellers in the first quarter were the low inventory of homes available for their next home purchases and the financing environment, which might preclude potential buyers from being able to purchase their homes.
Low inventory was also a top concern in the previous quarter, cited among 30 percent of respondents, but concern about buyer financing is up 5 percentage points from the previous quarter.
“These concerns likely reflect higher prices and mortgage rates, which have harmed affordability, and stricter lending regulations that went into effect in January and could impact some buyers’ ability to get a loan,” stated Redfin analyst Ellen Haberle.
Redfin added a new category to its survey, “competition for next home,” which was marked as a concern among 27 percent of survey respondents.
While sellers have increased their concerns regarding financing, they are substantially less concerned with the overall economy.
In the fourth quarter, 39 percent of survey respondents cited “general economic conditions” as a concern. In the first quarter, just 26 percent reflected this concern.
Mortgage rates played at least a partial role in more than half of current home sellers’ decisions to list their homes for sale, according to the Redfin survey. Fifty-two percent of sellers said mortgage rates were a factor in their decision.
More sellers plan to upgrade to a larger or nicer home than to downsize or move to a different location. Forty-four percent of sellers plan to upgrade after selling their current home, whereas 29 percent plan to move to a new location, and 16 percent plan to downsize, according to Redfin.
Redfin surveyed 466 homeowners in 22 metros across the country for its quarterly survey.
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Featuring the Ice Skating Debut of Merida from Disney Pixar’s BRAVE
Get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols of all in Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, an all-new live production coming to San Diego! A cast of world-class skaters brings your favorite moments from Disney•Pixar’s BRAVE, Tangled, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast to life in a musical showcase that features the hottest tunes and talent from across the kingdom.
Jam to a Scottish jig as a group of royal contenders from the Academy Award-winning Disney•Pixar film, BRAVE, competes to win the heart of adventurous, sharp-shooting Merida, making her on-ice debut! Experience a show-stopping performance as Sebastian breaks out of his shell for one night only to make waves with Ariel. A chorus of harmless hooligans from Tangled unleashes musical mayhem when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn. And, get your feet moving as the Beast and his castle’s enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle. It will be a rockin’ remix of royalty when Disney On Ice brings this superstar line-up to San Diego!
January 22 – 26, 2014
Wednesday, January 22nd 7:00 PM
Thursday, January 23rd 7:00 PM
Friday, January 24th 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 25th 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 26th 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM* & 7:00 PM
*Spanish performance
Valley View Casino Center
3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego CA 92110
TICKETS: Ticket price levels are $17, $25, $45 (VIP) and $65 (Front Row)
Special Opening Night discount tickets available for only $10 each (not valid on VIP/Front Row seating)
All seats are reserved; tickets are available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the Valley View Casino Center Box Office.
*Tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze!, an extraordinarily engineered circus experience custom-built for family fun where Children Of All Ages® find out what it takes to construct The Greatest Show On Earth®. The visionary blueprints have been assembled with a contemporary toolbox of unparalleled imagination that will be unleashed from shipping crates right before the audience’s eyes for the all-new circus spectacular Built To Amaze! at the Valley View Casino Center from August 8-11.
Ringmaster Andre McClain takes the Ringling Bros.® reins accompanied by his horse Comanche, to lead his funny and mischievous circus supervisors to construct a fantastic design of heart-pounding and wondrous performances sure to amaze and thrill audiences. With more than 110 of the world’s best artists & athletes representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals assembled together, Built to Amaze! is highlighted by several unique acts this year including:
Nine-time international award-winning comedic animal presenting duo Alex and Irina Emelin of Russia introduce their uniquely-designed brand of magic and humor with their remarkable trained animals including poodles, ferrets, rabbits, snakes and more!
The Trampoline Tower Tumblers, a troupe of 10 competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine who launch themselves from trampolines to scale, repel and pass through a three-story high translucent tower
The popular King Charles Troupe hailing from New York City brings one-wheeled excitement to the ring with a spirited and comedic basketball competition featuring 10 whirling unicyclists
In addition, the show features the electrifying high-wire acrobats, daredevil stunts on The Steel Vortex, the youngest female Human Cannonball, remarkable hand-balancing duos, the always hilarious Clown Alley…and of course, no Ringling Bros. circus experience would be complete without our four-legged star performers, including the majestic Bengal tigers presented by the charismatic “Taba” and a fun-filled Asian elephant dance party.
Be sure to arrive early to join us for several exciting interactive elements before the show starts! Opening 90 minutes prior to each performance, all ticket holders are invited to tour the Animal Open House to get up-close with our amazing animals. Then one hour before show time, families can step onto the arena floor to meet our circus performers and animals at the interactive All Access Pre-Show, FREE admission to all ticket holders.
WHEN: Thursday, August 8 – Sunday, August 11
Thursday, August 8 7:00 PM
Friday, August 9 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 10 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 11 1:30 PM & 5:30 PM
WHERE: Valley View Casino Center (formerly San Diego Sports Arena)
3500 Sports Arena Boulevard San Diego, CA 92110
FREE PARKING in all official arena parking lots; visit arena website for more info
TICKETS: Ticket prices are $20, $25, $40 (VIP), $55 (Front Row) and $90 (Circus Celebrity)*
Special Discounted Opening Night tickets for only $10 each (select seating only; not valid on VIP/premium levels)
All seats are reserved; tickets available for purchase online through Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or visit the Valley View Casino Center Box Office.
*tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.
Online Media Guide: Download press materials/hi-res images at
http://feldmedia.com/mediaguides/ringlingbros/built-to-amaze/
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Congratulations to the 2013 Eastlake Little League Orioles Majors Champions.
Last evening at Eastlake Little League fields, the Major’s Orioles defeated the #2 seeded Cubs to to clinch the title as Majors Champions.
Led by manager, Doug Holman, the Orioles ended the regular season with an overall record of 15-5 with a total of 172 total runs scored and a total of 126 runs allowed.
Little Leaguer Grant Holman led the team with 13 home runs, a complete pitching game during the the regular season.
Congratulations to the players, coaches and parents.
