The San Diego Traveler

Welcome to the June issue of The San Diego Special Edition! Once again, we welcome some new voices of San Diego this month, as well as some old friends.
economy
Ever a hot topic in San Diego county, Dan Melson presents San Diego Real Estate Market: June 2008 Advice posted at Dan Melson’s San Diego Real Estate and Mortgage Website. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, Dan’s perspective is always well thought-out, well written, and could help you cash in.
If you’re thinking of buying a home, but strapped for the full down payment, you should also read about the Nehemiah …read more

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Next week (June 22-27), more than 130 San Diego County restaurants are offering three-course prix fixe menus for the bargain price of $30 to $40 (tax and tip not included). San Diego Restaurant Week happens only twice a year, and it’s a great opportunity to try restaurants you haven’t been to, or to revisit your favorites, all at an affordable price.
Participating restaurants include:

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The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum will celebrate 100 years of the Model T during their Spring 2008 Antique Engine & Tractor Show all weekend (June 21 & 22), and next weekend too (June 28 & 29).
This event will include blacksmith and wheelwright demonstrations, an antique equipment parade, vintage skills, food, music, displays of antique cars and steam engines, along with live music.

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One of the nicest things about living in San Diego County is our summer nights, and what better way to enjoy them than an evening in the park?
Knowing this, the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation has teamed up with the cities of National City, La Mesa, San Marcos, Poway, Oceanside and Lemon Grove to bring 33 movies to parks and pools this summer, making it the largest free movie event in the county.

SD Movies in the Park
kicked off June 6 with a showing of “E.T.” in Heritage Park in Old Town and continues through …read more

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If you think watching televised golf is a yawn, you sure weren’t watching the U.S. Open today – It was absolutely riveting! Torrey Pines made a gorgeous backdrop for what was probably the most exciting day of golf that I’m likely to see in this lifetime. (I should admit that I don’t watch a lot of golf, so it’s a safe bet, but today’s round really was high drama.)
When Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate began the 18-hole playoff this morning, Woods was obviously the favorite, seeking his 14th major championship and third U.S. Open trophy. Limping a bit, Woods was …read more

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Whether you are a father, have a father, or love a father today, have a Happy Father’s Day, San Diego!
Get out and enjoy this gorgeous day.
Photo credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/99102785@N00/2289865885/

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With the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, and the summer Olympics coming up soon, it seems only right that the theme of this years’ San Diego County Fair is Summer of Sports. Opening today and going through July 6 (but closed June 16 & 23), fairgoers can look forward to sports exhibits, sports stars, and interactive sports activities, along with all of the usual festivities. The Fair has partnered with the United States Olympic Committee, San Diego Hall of Champions, the California Surf Museum, Upper Deck and many other organizations to display extensive collections of collegiate and professional sports collectibles, …read more

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This week I thought I’d feature photos of some of the most interesting public sculptures found around San Diego County.

What a contrast of styles and subjects! Many thanks to the talented sculptors and photographers who captured their masterpieces.
Of course, this is just a tiny sampling of the variety of public sculptures you’ll find around the county. Do you have a favorite? If so, send us a photo.
Photo #1 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/slack12/2512613418/Photo #2 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepma/205472576/Photo #3 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/64167494@N00/2423295531/Photo #4 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotobydave/312884120/Photo #5 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul-w-locke/457136847/

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Juneteenth, the celebration of the emancipation of America’s last slaves (which actually took place on June 19, 1865), will be commemorated at the Oceanside Bandshell at Oceanside Municipal Pier this Saturday (June 14).
This event will include live music, arts and crafts, a food court, and health screenings. This year’s celebration has been scaled back in preparation for next year’s 100th Anniversary of the NAACP.
Another Juneteenth Celebration will take place simultaneously at Market Creek Plaza in San Diego. This event features African drumming and dancing, gospel performances, live bands, a step show, a hip hop and freestyle dance battle, kids activities, …read more

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Carlsbad’s own automotive company, Aptera, plans to follow up their upcoming all-electrical vehicle with a gasoline hybrid claiming to reach 300 mile per gallon!

Popular Mechanics Tour of Aptera
The “plug-in series hybrid” or “range-extended electric vehicle” (aka Typ-1H) does not yet have a launch date announced, but if you’d like to be among the first to hear when they do, you can add yourself to their mailing list.

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