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Stylists, Barbers Look to Reduce Risks When Opening
Close Contact Necessitates New Policies, Protocols
Restaurants Alter Services and Set Up For Reopening
DINING: From Implementing QR Codes For Menu Reading to Outdoor Dining Only, Local Restaurants Make Changes to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
San Diegans To Soon Dine Al Fresco
DINING: Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Curbside Initiative Hopes to Kick Off Pilot Program at Six Sites
After RAR Sale, Rauch Focusing On His Properties
TOURISM: Founder to Continue to Operate Three San Diego Hotels
Mount-It!’s Work From Home Product Sales Up 60% During Pandemic
Stand-Up Desk and Standing Desk Converters See Big Demand Spike
Catering Co. Gets Ahead of Pandemic with Cloud Kitchens
Eco Caters Launches Delivery-Only Brands to Tap into Growing Market
Farmers, Businesses on Mission to Save Produce From Waste
FOOD: Amount of Wasted Goods Has Grown in Pandemic
Frontline Workers Receive Tourism Industry’s Thanks
HOSPITALITY: Offers Range From Rugged Adventure to Rooms to Relax In
Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach Open
The hotel is owned and operated by Tharaldson Hospitality Management under a franchise agreement with Hilton Worldwide Holdings.
Sycuan, Valley View, Viejas Cautiously Reopening Casinos
Local Tribes to Implement Safety Measures and Limited Access
Westfield Shopping Centers to Reopen to Public
Westfield shopping centers in San Diego will be opened 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Pala Casino Spa & Resort to Open May 22
Initially, the maximum guest occupancy at Pala Casino will be limited to 50% in all gaming areas and limited food and beverage options will be available.
RAR Hospitality Acquired by Hostmark Hospitality Group
Current President, Cameron Lamming, will assume the role of chief development officer of the western region for Hostmark.
American Heart Association Awards $2.5 Million for COVID-19 Research
The One-Year Study Will Focus on How Coronavirus Affects Heart and Brain
Sony Creates $100M Fund in Response to COVID-19
TECH: Co. Donates PPE From Its Own Emergency Stock to Frontline Workers in San Diego, New Jersey
Harrah’s Resort Southern California to Reopen on May 22
“The health of our guests, employees and surrounding community remains to be our top priority,” said Bo Mazzetti, Rincon Tribal chairman.
Luna Grill Names QDOBA Exec as Culinary Vice President
Prior to Qdoba, Goncalves served 17 years at Taco Bell, and before that, at Jenny Craig, Carls Jr. and Jack in the Box.
Grossmont College Names Bill McGreevy VP of Admin Services
McGreevy was hired at Grossmont College in January 2017 as dean of Arts, Languages and Communication.
Flower Fields See Four Seasons of Potential
Tourism: North County Icon Starts Scheduling Events for Late Summer
USS Midway Wants Fans to Tour It – From Home
Bayfront Museum Is Offering Ways to Stay Connected Virtually
Jamul Casino to Reopen May 18
Social distancing and increased cleaning, among other practices, will be implemented in order to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Need for Creative Content Generates Growth for Media Co.
MEDIA: ProductionCrate Sees a 25% Increase in Membership Since the Pandemic, Now Over 700,000 Users
Primavera Ristorante in Coronado to Permanently Close
Husband and wife duo Cristos and Jeanette Stavros opened the restaurant in 1989. J
NTC Foundation Awarded Funding for Artists in Schools Program
“We are grateful to receive the California Arts Council grant which will positively impact so many students who face barriers like homelessness, poverty and parental military deployment,” said Lisa Johnson, NTCF president and CEO.
Sycuan Casino Resort to Reopen on May 20
Sycuan has also implemented an aggressive health and sanitation program that includes a self-cleaning antimicrobial coating throughout the property.
Food Bank Increases Its Fight Against Hunger
Goal is to Distribute Roughly 50M Pounds of Food by End of Year
Callaway Golf Donates Over $100,000 to MedShare
MedShare is a non-profit that provides PPE and other medical supplies to frontline healthcare workers and patients around the world.
Palomar’s Fall Semester to Remain Mostly Virtual
Campus leaders said the decision is based on warnings about a potential COVID-19 re-emergence during the autumn season.
Chocolate Company Finds Success Online
RETAIL: Dallmann Confections Selling $15,000 Worth of Chocolate Survival Kits Per Month
Pechanga RV Resort Reopens
According to a press release, safety measures will be implemented for both guests and team members in order to maintain public health and safety.
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Names Kevin Crawford Board Chairman
Crawford, an executive coach, will serve for two years effective March 2020.
Manscaped Announces Multi-Year Partnership with UFC
Manscaped has signed a two-year alliance which names it the official electric trimmer for UFC.
7-Eleven Opens Evolution Store in San Diego
According to a press release, the concept store, located on El Cajon Blvd., will include Mexican food restaurant Laredo Taco, as well as other new products and services.
Jimbo’s Donates $8,542.80 to Jewish Family Services Hand Up Food Pantry
According to a press release, Jimbo’s, the San Diego-based grocery store chain, will donate $8,542.80 to the organization.
Lighting Co. Turns Plastic Into Face Shields
MANUFACTURING: Solatube Using Stocked Plastic Sheets To Make Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers
Facial Coverings Now Required at San Diego International Airport
According to a press release, persons with a medical or mental health condition or developmental disability that prevents them from wearing a face covering are exempt.
Dan Moore Named 2020 SDCCU Holiday Bowl President
Dan Moore succeeds Paul Hering.
Program Awards Grants to Restaurant Workers In Need
Hospitality: 155 San Diegans Have Been Awarded Financial Assistance In Last Five Weeks
Sprouts Farmers Market Brings Grocery Pickup to San Diego
According to a press release, shoppers can go to sprouts.com/order to place their order and then pick up at local Sprouts stores.
Fashion Week Designers, Models Sew for Good
Local Participants Come Together to Make PPE For Healthcare Workers
Suja Juice Donates Over 7,500 Bottles of Juice to Feeding San Diego
According to Suja, it was challenged to donate through the Switchfoot Bro-AM foundation, which is dedicated to giving back to the San Diego community, through its #HomeFoodChallenge Instagram campaign.
Armstrong Garden Centers Donates Flowers to Healthcare Workers
According to a press release, more than 400 orchids and 100 hanging baskets were given to medical personnel at Primary Care Associates Medical Group in Vista and at Villa Monticello Assisted Living Memory Care Facility for Seniors in Escondido.
San Diego Distillers Guild Members Produce 10,000 Gallons of Sanitizer
The San Diego Distillers Guild was established in 2014 and promotes artisanal distilled spirits production in San Diego County.
CBD Sales Up Due to COVID-19
Data Shows Customers Purchasing More Cannabis Product
Local Reps Ask For Economic Relief for Zoo, Safari Park
TOURISM: Parks Employ More Than 3,000, Contribute 14,000 jobs
LonoLife Bone Broth Partners with Blessings in a Backpack
According to a press release, LonoLife will distribute product to influencers nationwide to encourage them to spread tales of goodwill through its Goodwill Hunting campaign.
SockGuy Makes Fun Socks For Healthcare Workers
Company to Donate Thousands of Socks To Local Hospitals
‘Teddy Bears’ Provide Comfort During Crisis
Local Hospitals are Requesting Comfort Cubs For Healthcare Workers During Pandemic
Innovation Keeps Susan G. Komen in Spotlight
Nonprofit: Foundation Will Hold Its Upcoming Annual Event Online
One Paseo Shifts to Virtual Offerings
Retail: Tenants Have Turned to The Web To Stay Relevant
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