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Author: Steve Aldana

Boulevard News – July 2016

S&S Candy Historic Spotlight At the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, Dominick Selerno and step-son Earl F. Smith of S&S Candy were set-up inside the German Village, selling a delicious range of handmade chocolates, including what they believe to be the first ever chocolate pretzels.  Over the...

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Bike Corrals

The MCCPD facilitated the installation of bike corrals in the district. Updates: July 26, 2012- City crews installed the first bike corral in the district on Louisiana St, adjacent to the Lafayette Hotel. The racks were purchased with Mid-City Community Parking funds and the installation was...

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West End Traffic Calming, Walkability and Parking Study

Through a community process, the MCCPD has contracted with local firm KTU+A to study the west end of El Cajon Boulevard.The project addressed the following issues between Park Blvd to I-805. Traffic Calming Measures Crosswalk Enhancements Parking Management Non-motorized Transportation/ Bike Lanes Lighting Traffic Calming...

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Full Circle Yoga

Who would have thought that the pioneer in introducing yoga to San Diego has been on El Cajon Boulevard since 1972!?! Aman (translates to tranquility), the owner of Full Circle yoga, explained the dynamic changes in yoga practice in San Diego over the last 43...

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Boulevard News – June 2016

Thrift Trader   Thrift Trader was born out of Music Trader, an enterprise that Jeff Clark launched in the late 80’s.  His concept to buy, sell, and trade all things music while greatly supporting the local music scene was an immediate hit, and it became a notable...

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Take Back the Alley – May 22

Come out for a Take Back the Alley celebration, 5 years strong with a BBQ and live music behind Tiger!Tiger!, and activate your neighbor alley by enjoying the dynamic new space designed by architect Pauli Faktor, and built by the community....

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