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Best Deal Ever

College Area | Mira Mesa | Ocean Beach | Off the Cuff | Solana Beach
Published Dec. 27, 2007

Dan Williams Retired Ocean Beach It would probably be my neighbor's '96 Mercedes. I got it for $2500 and it's totally cherried out. She's 86 and can't drive anymore. She originally was going to sell it ...

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Back to School

Crasher | Mira Mesa
Published Sept. 27, 2007

Continuing on my 20-year Mira Mesa High School reunion... I ran into Sebastian, who was in my kindergarten class. He was with his wife, and as we were chatting about the recent Beatles show LOVE, which ...

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My Bag

Crasher | Mira Mesa
Published Sept. 20, 2007

I met a guy at a party six months ago who told me that he had crashed his high school reunion. My 20-year reunion was coming up, and I decided to do the same. I realized ...

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Bark Fest

Crasher | Mira Mesa
Published Sept. 13, 2007

Earlier this year, I attended a couple of business affairs. At an afternoon party, Muttropolis in La Jolla had a spread of food -- corn on the cob, grilled ribs and burgers. Upon closer inspection, however, ...

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Loop the loop around Lake Miramar, by foot, bike or skates.

Miramar | Roam-O-Rama
Published Aug. 2, 2007

Miramar Lake, perched halfway up the dry hills overlooking Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa, and the distant coast, was completed in 1960 as part of the second San Diego Aqueduct project. Water flowing south to the reservoir ...

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Existence Church, Miramar

Miramar | Sheep and Goats
Published May 10, 2007

Denomination: nondenominational Address: 7686-B Miramar Road, Miramar, no phone Founded locally: 2003 Senior pastor: Josh Hotsenpiller Congregation size: over 300 Staff size: 3 full-time, 6 part-time Sunday school enrollment: none; 15 in children's ministry Annual budget: ...

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Community Bible Church, Miramar

Miramar | Sheep and Goats
Published Aug. 17, 2006

Denomination: nondenominational Address: 9770 Carroll Center Road, Miramar, 858-549-7729 Founded locally: 1984 Senior pastor: Barry Minkow Congregation size: 1400 Staff size: 14 Sunday school enrollment: 250 (elementary school level) Annual budget: over $2 million Weekly giving: ...

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Christ Community Church, Mira Mesa

Mira Mesa | Sheep and Goats
Published July 13, 2006

Denomination: nondenominational, affiliated with the Willow Creek Association of Churches Address: 10440 Black Mountain Road, Mira Mesa (at Miramar College), 858-549-2479 Founded locally: 1987 in Scripps Ranch; reorganized and replanted in Mira Mesa, 2002 Senior pastor: ...

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Grace, Mira Mesa

Mira Mesa
Published May 26, 2005

Denomination: The Christian and Missionary Alliance Address: 9050 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Mira Mesa, 858-271-7730 Founded locally: 1975 Senior pastor: Bill Impey Congregation size: 75 Staff size: 2 Sunday school enrollment: 20 Annual budget: $175,000 Weekly giving: ...

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Dragon’s Blood and Ballistic Missiles

Crasher | Imperial Beach | Mira Mesa
Published Nov. 18, 2004

I went to two different parties on the Saturday before Halloween. The first one was in Imperial Beach. Lea, who invited me, told me most of the people attending were employees of the UCSD Medical Center.When ...

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Best of 2003: Best South Indian Curry

Miramar | Best of San Diego
Published Dec. 25, 2003

Madras Café 9484 Black Mountain Road, Suite H, Miramar 858-695-6229 Madras is in the south of India, where the Indians were not forced to assimilate with the Aryans who invaded the north 3500 years ago and ...

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Best of 2003: Best Religious Vittles

Mira Mesa | Best of San Diego
Published Dec. 25, 2003

Shri Mandir Temple 9474 Black Mountain Road, Mira Mesa 858-566-5644 On Sunday mornings, the Journey Community Church in La Mesa serves up everything from tacos to pizza. And on Sunday mornings, the Buddhist Temple of San ...

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Best of 2003: Best Fishmonger To The Star Chefs

Miramar | Best of San Diego
Published Dec. 25, 2003

Leong Kuba Sea Products 9066 Carroll Way, Miramar 858-693-7561 What do Mille Fleurs, Pacifica Del Mar, the Third Corner, and Miguel's Cocina have in common? They all serve scrumptious seafood -- and they buy it from ...

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Best of 2003: Best Rug Store

Miramar | Best of San Diego
Published Dec. 25, 2003

Outrageous Rugs 7126 Miramar Road, Miramar www.outrageousrugs.com 858-536-9760 Their selection covers the history of the world, from animal prints to Aubussons to Tea Wash and Tufenkian. They do ultramoderns, too. You can design your own or ...

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Best of 2003: Best Place To Buy Shoelaces

Mira Mesa | Best of San Diego
Published Dec. 25, 2003

Mira Mesa Shoe Repair 8965 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Mira Mesa 858-566-9280 A six-foot wall section is devoted to shoelaces. You'll find the color, length, and style of laces you're seeking. A pair of 36-inch, black, waxed, ...

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