Rancho del Rey Middle School Proud New Percussion Ensemble

Rancho del Rey Middle School has a new music teacher. Well, new to them anyways. Mr. Fred Lee has been around the South Bay music department of the Sweetwater Union High School System for over 25 years, and now it is RDR's turn to experience his brilliance.

Last Wednesday night parents and community leaders were treated with musical delights by Mr. Lee's Jazz Band and Advanced Bands, but last night was a real treat. Last night Mr. Lee unveiled his true passion... The Drum Line...

Until this year, RDR Middle never had a percussion class. By next semester Mr. Lee hopes to double the size, and eventually hopes to get them competition ready and compete against other schools. After seeing the small group last night and hearing their magical sounds, I have no doubt Mr. Lee will accomplish his goals.

Mr. Lee, the new pied piper of RDR... hummmm

VOTE for Our Chula Vista Nature Center

Vote today by 5:00pm for our Chula Vista Nature Center and we are awarded and addition $10,000 from SDG&E.

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HURRY, VOTING ENDS AT 5:00PM TODAY!

Intersting Article from my Tax Guy...

Every now and then I get a great piece of advice, an interesting email, or come across an interesting news story I like to share. This particular email from my tax man I thought was worthy of spreading the word to my fellow tax paying citizens. Times are tough for everyone.

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IRS audits have more than doubled in the past decade. The number of taxpayers targeted is likely to continue to increase in the years ahead as the federal government tries to boost tax revenues to close its huge budget deficit.

High earners, small-business owners, the self-employed and those with offshore accounts face the greatest risks -- but an audit can happen to anyone.

Most audits are simple "correspondence exams" -- an IRS computer identifies a math error... mismatched data... a missing form... or some other straightforward mistake. Once you are contacted by the IRS, you mail in the additional payment or information requested and the matter often is resolved without further fuss.

You face a much more significant audit if the IRS requests a meeting. Although many taxpayers choose to handle this on their own, it is best to hire an experienced tax attorney, certified public accountant (CPA) or enrolled agent (who is required to pass a test to represent taxpayers in dealing with the IRS). This could cost from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on the experience level of the professional you hire, the complexity of the audit and where you live. Costs could climb even higher if there are appeals or the case goes to court.

Whether you work with a representative or go it alone, it pays to be aware of IRS agents’ latest tactics... and the often-overlooked tools available to you.

THE TRICKIEST TechniqueS

The surprise phone call. Prior to 2009, audit notifications almost always were sent through the mail. Now IRS agents sometimes contact taxpayers by telephone out of the blue to tell them that they are being audited. The shock of this call may cause a taxpayer to say more than he/she should.

What to do: If you receive such a call, take down the IRS agent’s contact information, say that you are represented by a tax preparer or tax lawyer (or that you may hire one) and that this representative will be in contact. Say nothing else -- you have a legal right to consult a tax adviser before responding to IRS questions. And be aware that in some cases, the caller could be a scammer posing as an IRS agent in hopes of obtaining sensitive data, so don’t supply personal information.

Inflexible deadline. The IRS requires taxpayers to respond to most audit notices within just 15 or 30 days. Those deadlines have become increasingly inflexible in recent years.

Example: Fail to respond to a correspondence exam notice within 30 days, and the disputed amount becomes a final assessment to be handled by the collection department, making it very difficult and expensive to challenge the IRS’s position -- even if you can prove that the IRS is wrong.

What to do: Always contact the IRS by the deadline on the notice, and ask what in particular the IRS wants to cover. Do so by certified mail so that you have proof of when your reply was received. If you intend to hire a representative, do this as soon as possible so that your rep has time to respond.

Casual chitchat. Anything you say to an IRS agent can be used against you, and agents increasingly are trained to get taxpayers to say things they shouldn’t.

Example: An auditor swapped fishing stories with the owner of a part-time boat charter business, then asked whether the business ever was likely to make money. The owner jokingly replied that he loved fishing so much that he didn’t really care if it did. The agent said this quip showed that the business was just a hobby, and the owner’s tax losses were disallowed.

What to do: If you work with a representative, politely refer all questions from the IRS to your tax pro -- even questions that seem innocuous. Let your representative meet with the IRS without you unless the representative specifically advises you to accompany him. If you do not hire a representative, politely avoid small talk. Respond to financial queries by writing down the questions and promising to provide the requested information as soon as possible. Supply these answers in writing to reduce the possibility of misspeaking or saying too much, and keep a copy.

Rolling Hills / Eastlake Virtual Community Tour

Come take a ride with us through the beautiful communities of Rolling Hills Ranch and Eastlake.

Let me take you on a journey around Otay Ranch Village

Thank you to: Curves for Women on East Palomar, Bambinos Salon, Michaelangelos, Imagina Contemporary Furniture at the Otay Ranch Town Center and Lucc at Me. These were just a few of the local stores that let us film at their establishments. I ended up buying a couch I was so impressed with Imagina, and headbands at Lucc at Me for my daughter and a friends daughter (the most darling boutique for girls). Imagine what you could find if you explored your own neighborhood for half a day.

Enjoy your tour of Otay Ranch Villages.

New Dream Homes Hits Newsstands...

Be the first to see our South County section.

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Are prices really this GOOD?... WOW!

Flipping through the UT this weekend, and look at what I found... Amazing! With prices this low for these home and interest rates what they are, what are people waiting for?

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Enjoy this Open House from Your House!

Sit back, grab a drink, relax, and let your imagination run WILD! This amazing home in Rancho del Rey is Open NOW... Let's take a look...

Cat Fair Offers Second Chance to Special Kitties

Chula Vista's Animal Care Facility will sponsor a free, family carnival to highlight the needs of homeless cats at Chula Vista's animal shelter. The adoption event will be held at the new and improved facility located at 130 Beyer Way on Saturday, August 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived for all kittens and cats. Animal care staff is hoping the special event will draw attention to the plight of the region's orphaned felines.

Besides adopting your new feline friend, each new "parent" will also receive a tote full of goodies, including a ticket to be entered into a prize bowl for gift certificates to local restaurants, a gift basket and more.

Entertainment beginning at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes the Fire Department's search and rescue dog, Cody, story time for kids, Frazzle the Clown and Alakazam Magic Show.

Last year, the shelter took in more than 3,600 cats in need. But between today's slow economic conditions and an extended kitten season, the staff has been hit with a tidal wave of kittens too young to survive in a shelter environment. The shelter's foster care program has been very successful in helping these tiny animals survive and thrive until they are ready to be adopted.

But the shelter is reaching maximum capactiy to house the kittens and cats and is in desperate need of help and homes.

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Another World Series for Chula Vista Boys

They helped win the 2009 Little League World Series and now Bulla Graft, Andy Rios and Isaiah Armenta are only five games away from the world championship at the Pony-13 World Series.

On Saturday, the Chula Vista North 13-under team beat Evansville, Indiana, 12-11, after beating the Bahamas 10 to 0 in their opening game at the 2010 Pony-13 League Baseball World Series

The boys are a little older and their new league is a little different.

In the Pony League, the distance between the bases are set further apart as the children get older, said Pony-13 World Series tournament host Jess Jaime.

In Little League, the children play on bases set 60-feet apart, Jaime explained. In Pony League, the bases for 13 and under are set 80-feet apart, he said.

“[Its] More of a challenge,” Jaime said. ” The kids get bigger and stronger, so they can hit further.”

Clearly, Graft and his team were ready to take on the challenge.

Soon, the boys will be headed to high school and the Pony League will prepare them for the transition, Jaime said.

In high school baseball, the bases are set 90-feet apart, he added.

The boys and their new teammates Ricky Reynoso, Justin Sparby, Seamus Beyerle, Tucker Torano, Casey McPherson, Robby Weissenfels, Brandon Torio, Hudson Pearson, Isaac Vargas and Daniel Schneeman beat out Cypress, Calif. on Wednesday, and won the opportunity to travel north to match up again the Caribbean Zone champs.

Last summer, in front of more than 30,000 people in Williamsport, Pa. — and many more watching around the world — the Park View Little League team became the first team from San Diego County to win the Little League World Series in more than 40 years. The Blue Bombers from Chula Vista won the coveted title, 6-3, over Chinese Taipei in a game filled with drama.

The other boys, including Kiko Garcia and Luke Ramirez, are on different teams this year, said Jannine Tejada, who is the player agent for Chula Vista North. Jensen Peterson and Junior Porras, who were on last year’s winning team, played in the CVN league but were on a second All-Star team, which also made it to super-regionals but did not advance to the zone-playoff round for the championship.

Source: Another World Series for Chula Vista Boys | NBC San Diego
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/Another-World-Series-for-Chula-Vista-99692629.html

14U: USA perfect in Bronze win - WAY TO GO KIKO!!!!

DeMers, Haseley, Garcia combine for perfect outing

MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Joe DeMers, Adam Haseley and Kiko Garcia combined to throw a perfect game as the USA Baseball 14U National Team defeated Brazil, 6-0, to capture the Bronze medal at the COPABE Pan Am 'A' 14U Championships Saturday at Dennis Martinez Stadium.

The perfect game is the second in Team USA 14U history, following Jimmy Wallace's in 2008 against Guatemala. It was also the fourth no-hitter in Team USA history, and the second in Nicaragua.

DeMers started and worked 6 1/3 perfect innings, throwing just 70 pitches to record 19 outs, 10 of which were strikeouts. The 10 strikeouts ties Matt Crownover (2007) for the most in a single game.

Haseley came on with one out in the seventh and induced a 4-3 putout. He then gave way to Garcia, who threw three pitches and got the final out of the game on another 4-3 out.

For Garcia and Haseley, it was their second no-hitter of the week as the duo combined to throw a three-inning no-hitter against Honduras on Thursday.

DeMers got the win and ended the tournament having thrown 10 1/3 innings in two appearances. He posted an earned run average of 0.68 and allowed just one hit as opponents batted .030 against him.

He threw 13 strikeouts in his two combined appearances.

Haseley and Garcia, meanwhile, combined to throw six innings, allowing no hits with nine strikeouts.

Team USA managed just five hits against Brazil Saturday, but that was enough to support the perfect game and get the squad the Bronze medal.

The Americans were led by Jesse Kuet, who had two of the team's five hits.

Team USA scored its first run of the game in the bottom half of the third. Kuet narrowly reached on a two-out dribbler to third, and moved to second on a balk with Blake Wiggins at the plate. Wiggins then walked on a 3-2 pitch.

Three pitchers later, both Wiggins and Kuet moved up two bases when Brazil catcher Leonardo Yorozuy threw an errant pickoff attempt to first down the right field line, giving The Americans a 1-0 advantage. Brazil pitcher Luiz Pego, however, was able to minimize the damage and force Team USA to strand Wiggins at third to end the inning.

Team USA added to the lead with two runs in the fourth on a double steal. Luke Alexander took third and scored on an errant throw by Yorozuy, while Kyle Marsh, who had been at first, stole second, then advanced two bases on the throw to make it 3-0.

The Americans scored their third run of the fourth and fourth run of the game when Joe DeMers, who had walked with one out, scored on a wild pitch out of the hand of reliever Marcelo Matsumoto.

Luke Alexander posted Team USA's third hit of the game and first out of the infield in the fifth when he singled up the middle with two outs, driving in Wiggins from third. That made it 5-0 in favor of The Americans.

DeMers added to his special Saturday by hitting a solo home run in the sixth to make it 6-0, Team USA. The round-tripper was his third of the tournament and Team USA's 11th.

Pego took the loss after allowing three runs and a hit in 3 1/3 innings. He walked five and struck out four.

Team USA ended the championships with a 4-2 record, while Brazil will go home with a 3-3 mark over its six games. Wiggins was the lone Team USA player on the all-tournament team. He batted .636 (7-for-11) with three home runs and six RBIs.

Fans can view final statistics and standings for the tournament at beisbolnica.com.

NOTES: Isaiah Deutsch became the third Team USA player to bat in the leadoff spot, joining Luke Alexander (once) and Blake Wiggins (four times) ... Wiggins batted in the third spot of the lineup for the second consecutive game ... Deutsch had batted ninth in his two starts leading up to the game ... Team USA wore its all white uniforms for the third time in six games ... Brazil, meanwhile, was decked out in all blue with yellow numbers ... Joe DeMers recorded three outs on three pitches in the second, getting a fly out to center, a foul fly to first and a 1-3 putout ... Alexander, Wiggins, DeMers, Jesse Kuet and Ryan Johnson started all six games for Team USA ... U.S. Ambassador to Nicaragua, Robert Callahan, was in attendance at the game.

14U: USA rolls past Honduras, 23-0 - Kiko Gets Win!!!

MANAGUA, Nicaragua - The USA Baseball 14U National Team posted 18 hits, including five home runs, in a 23-0 three-inning defeat of Honduras Thursday at Dennis Martinez Stadium.

The 18 hits is one shy of the team single-game record of 19 set in 2007 against El Salvador. The five home runs is tied for the second-most in a single game, and the 23 runs is seven shy of the team record of 30 set against Mexico in 2008.

The 23 runs are second-most behind only that game against Mexico.

Sixteen of Team USA's 17 players saw action in the win, and all but three finished with at least one official at bat. Those 13 players each tallied at least one hit, with Brady Aiken and Isaiah Deutsch leading the way with three hits apiece.

Additionally, Kiko Garcia and Adam Haseley combined to throw a three-inning no hitter, with only Kevin Reyes able to reach base when leading off Honduras' half of the first with a walk. Garcia struck out five of the six batters he faced while Haseley struck out all three he faced in the third.

Garcia picked up the win to improve to 1-0.

Team USA scored 11 runs in the first, which saw the squad post eight hits while sending 14 batters to the plate. Blake Wiggins led off the game with a home run, his third of the COPABE Pan Am 'A' 14U Championships.

Deutsch, Matt Collins, Ryan Johnson and Joe DeMers each hit home runs in the win, which improved Team USA's record to 3-1. Honduras, meanwhile, dropped to 1-3.

Aiken had two doubles and he drove in two. Luke Alexander was 2-for-2, while Johnson, on the strength of his home run, drove in three.

Other multiple-RBI efforts came from Collins, whose two-run shot came in Team USA's three-run second. DeMers drove in three with a three-run home run in the third, while Troy Stokes, Garcia and Deutsch each drove in two.

Team USA left just two runners on, in the third, while Honduras left on just one in a game that lasted one hour, 25 minutes.

Honduras starter Juan Saravia lasted just an out before being pulled. He allowed six hits and eight runs while walking one.

He was replaced by Carlos Cordero, one of five pitchers on the day for Honduras. Cordero struck out three in 1 1/3 innings and he allowed five hits and six runs.

The game marked the final contest of pool play for both teams. Team USA will play Venezuela in the second of two semifinal games on Friday at Dennis Martinez Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (2 p.m. in Managua).

The winners of Mexico-Brazil (Friday's first semifinal) and USA-Venezuela will play in the championship game Saturday at 2 p.m. Managua time. The losers will play in a consolation game Saturday morning at 10 a.m.

Friday's game is scheduled to be streamed live on multinoticiastv.com although no live stats are available. Note there is also a web site, beisbolnica.com, with information on the tournament, including stats, rosters and standings.

NOTES: Team USA upped its team average at the championships to .441 (45-for-102) with four doubles and nine home runs for a slugging percentage of .745 ... Blake Wiggins leads the team with six hits in nine at bats while Isaiah Deutsch is a perfect 5-for-5 ... Wiggins paces the team with six RBIs ... Team USA has stolen 11 bases in 13 attempts, and was 1-for-1 Thursday ... Opponents have thrown 16 wild pitches to just four for Team USA ... The Americans have also given up just nine hits in 21 innings ... Team USA's no-hitter Thursday was the third in 14U Team history and the second to feature two pitchers ... It was the first of three innings ... It marked the third consecutive year in which Team USA has thrown a no hitter.

For those that have to commute - DSC now weekday mornings on 100.7 JACK FM

To quote The Blues Brothers, "We're putting the band back together."

The DSC has been on hiatus from the San Diego Airwaves since January 4th of this year. For 20 years DSC has been a part of the lives of the people of San Diego. San Diego has cried with them, laughed with them, and made them a part of their morning routine. As of August 2nd DSC will be back on the air at 100.7 JACK FM heard weekdays 6am to 10am.

Mike O'Reilly, Program Director for JACK FM comments, "Opportunities like this are few and far between, this is a big win for the fans, the show and JACK! The addition of DSC is the x-factor that will catapult the JACK FM listening experience in San Diego to another level entirely." While The DSC will continue to be the show that listeners have passionately grown to love, JACK FM's mission "Playing What We Want" will be heard all day.

With JACK's attitude, playfulness, and quirkiness, DSC is a natural fit for the JACK FM brand. "DSC and JACK FM are a match made in radio heaven. We are thrilled to welcome them to KFMB Radio," says Gina Landau, Vice President/ General Manager of KFMB Radio.

DSC being taken off the air a few months before their 20th Anniversary has not gone un-noticed by their loyal fans. Many of them have taken to Social Media to "Bring Back Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw" and staged rallies to get them back on the air. "DSC being a top rated morning show in the San Diego market for 20 years has led to a very passionate and loyal listenership. We are very excited to have them at JACK FM," Ed Trimble, President of KFMB Stations.

Tune in Monday August 2nd at 6am to hear DSC on JACK FM!

The Band Is Back Together! - 100.7 Jack FM San Diego, California Radio Station - sandiegojack

Increased coyote sightings in Eastlake

The Chula Vista community of Eastlake is guarding against an influx of coyotes.

In the past few weeks, two dogs have been attacked and killed, and last Sunday, a teenage girl was also attacked in Spring Valley.

The Department of Fish and Game said coyotes are native to Southern California and many housing developments have spread into their territory. Experts said homeowners are giving coyotes a reason to get closer to neighborhoods, as they are drawn in by food and garbage left outside. Even worse, some homeowners have been feeding the coyotes.

There is nothing new about coyote sightings in eastern Chula Vista, experts said. The city’s master plan communities have been designed with open space greenbelts intertwined in between the neighborhoods, and the green belts give coyotes a safe passageway directly into the heart of neighborhoods.

Curious Coyote Facts

Only 5-20% of coyote pups survive their first year.

The coyote can run at almost 40 mph and can get over a 8' fence.

Coyotes can breed with both domestic dogs and wolves. A dog-coyote mix is called a "coydog."

The coyote is more likely afraid of you than vice-versa.

Coyotes maintain their territory by marking it with urine.

One of the most adaptable animals in the world, the coyote can change its breeding habits, diet and social dynamics to survive in a wide variety of habitats. Coyotes have a good sense of smell, vision and hearing which, coupled with evasiveness, enables them to survive both in the wild and occasionally in the suburban areas of large cities. They are common in most rural areas, but because of their secretive nature, few are seen. Efforts to control or exterminate the Coyote by predator control agents seem to have produced an animal that is extremely alert and wary and well able to maintain itself.

PLEASE RESPECT ALL WILDLIFE! Contact appropriate authorities if you see a coyote in your neighborhood. DO NOT feed them, and keep small pets inside at night if you live in an area prone to coyotes. After all, they too are only trying to survive. Remember, they are GREAT controllers of rodent, and rabbit population in our area.

Kiko Garcia makes the USA 14U Team and heads to Nicaragua

Since 1978 USA Baseball has been the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of baseball. It represents the sport in the United States as a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and internationally as a member federation of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF).

Nearly every major national amateur baseball organization in America is united as a USA Baseball National Member Organization. As a result, USA Baseball governs more than 12 million amateur players in ballparks and playgrounds across the country.

As the commissioner's office for amateur baseball, USA Baseball is a resource center for its various membership groups, fans, and players. USA Baseball is also responsible for promoting and developing the game of baseball on the grassroots level, both nationally and internationally.

On the field in 2009 USA Baseball witnessed one of its most successful years ever. The World Baseball Classic Team, comprised of some of the best American players in Major League Baseball, kicked off the competition calendar for the organization, and it finished fourth, losing to eventual champion Japan in the semifinals in Los Angeles. USA Baseball fielded the World Cup Team -- its second professional squad of the year -- in September in Europe. Coming off a first place finish in the event in 2007, the team of All-Stars from Minor League Baseball did not disappoint, bringing home the country's second gold medal in the event in a row. The Collegiate National Team competed through a rigorous summer schedule, capping it with a title at the inaugural World Baseball Challenge in Canada. The 18U National Team made program history in Venezuela by winning its first ever COPABE "AAA"/18U Pan American Championships. In Taiwan, the 16U National Team took home the gold medal at the IBAF "AA"/16U World Youth Championships, and finishing the year on a high note, the 14U National Team pulled out a win in a close gold medal final for the COPABE "A"/14U Pan American Championships.

14U NATIONAL TEAM

USA Baseball fielded its first-ever 14U National Team in 2007, and the team was an immediate success, going undefeated in winning the gold medal at the COPABE "A"/14U Pan American Qualifier in Guatemala. Later that year the U.S. sent its second 14U National Team to compete in the COPABE Pan American Championships, where it too took home the gold. Since its 2007 titles, the 14U National Team still has not lost in the event, winning both the 2008 and 2009 COPABE Pan American Championships as well.

Members of the USA Baseball 14U National Team are selected from, among other scouting channels, the pool of players participating in the annual USA Baseball National Team Identification Series (NTIS) in Cary, N.C. and the 14U Championships East (Florida) and West (Arizona), which will debut in 2010.

This year, Chula Vista's very own special, Kiko Garcia was invited, along with 38 other amazing baseball players from around the country, to try out for the 14U team. Competition was tough, the best of the best were there, and they were there to compete! And when the final cut was made Kiko was on the list! He is representing Chula Vista again in the "Big Show". First game, Sunday, July 25th,

July 25

vs. Panama COPABE Pan Am 'A' 14U Championships

Jackie Robinson Stadium

Managua, Nicaragua

4 p.m.

For more information, go to USA Baseball

Are you ready for some Golf? 8th Annual Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

On Friday, September 10th, 2010 the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Golf Tournament at Salt Creek Golf Club.

It is a great event, an even greater networking opportunity and one of the best tournaments to play in every year. It benefits our city and helps bring commerce together. Be a part of it this year.

Friday, September 10, 2010
1:00 pm Shotgun start
Salt Creek Golf Club
Sponsor opportunities available. Click on attached information form and print.

McMillin Realty STILL Featuring South County in Dream Homes

Dream Homes Magazine hits newsstands today and McMillin Realty has another 16 page spread featuring South County. The cover home is amazing and the properties inside are... well, see for yourself.

South County, the real "JEWEL" of San Diego!

Open publication - Free publishing - More the woods

JESSICA MCMILLIN - Another Bullet in the McMillin Arsenal

Her youthful looks or bubbly persona fool you for one second. Jessica McMillin wants to kick your ass on the race track. And given the winning tradition her last name carries, she can likely get that done if she hasn't already. - This is the opening sentence in the article by Marty Fiolka in Dirt Sports Magazine on Jessica McMillin.

Jessica, 25, is the older sister to Andy McMillin and the daughter of Scott and Susan McMillin. "I've been going prerunning since I was just four years old," she proudly states. "My father actually had two kid seats in his prerunner, and we would ride around the dunes chasing my grandpa (off-road racing legend Corky McMillin) and my uncle (five-time Baja 1000 winner Mark McMillin).

Jessica works in the family business for McMillin Realty in the Marketing Department, it also happens to be in the same office as the race shop.

Her first official race was in 2008 at a Mexican CODE event, where she and fellow female racer Chelsea Magness raced the Mango Racing Protruck to a second-place finish. The annual MORE Powder Puff event was next, but then she took a huge next step at the start of 2009 by entering the family's ex-Robby Gordon Trophy Truck at the BITD Parker 425 in the Sportsman class. "That didn't go so well," she admitted shyly. Together with co-driver Todd Tenbroek, she hit a bump and rolled a mile into the race. They got the truck fixed, and had a "great time rolling around in the pouring rain and mud" before a broken radiator ended her day.

The team then bought friend Tim Noe's six-time championship-winning Jimco-VW Class 12 car, in which she promptly won an MDR race teamed with Corky's longtime co-driver Hector Cuadras. It was a good start, but Jessica realized after running the 2010 SCORE Laughlin race that it was finally time to have corrective surgery on both shoulders injured by years of water skiing. She is now healing, but plans a rigorous physical therapy program to prepare for another attack later this year at the MORE Powder Puff race and the SCORE Baja 1000.

Marty Fiolka ends his interview with Jessica by asking her about her future goals. She did say that one was to someday beat her brother Andy. She also said she is happy learning from everyone at McMillin Racing. And the one thing that sticks with her the most is her grandfathers motto "You never, ever quit!"

Everyone at McMillin is so proud of what Jessica has accomplished. Now, GO KICK BUTT!!!

Port of San Diego Awards Funds for CVESD Education Programs at the Chula Vista Nature Center

The Port of San Diego’s Financial Assistance Program generously awarded almost $12,000 to help ensure that the Chula Vista Elementary School District’s programs at the Chula Vista Nature Center would continue operating this year. The Port’s Environmental Projects Benefiting the Bay Program awarded an additional nearly $8,000 for each of the next three years to fund the transportation to the center for needy classes from CVESD. So far, this year the Port has helped make it possible for 164 classes and more than 4,100 students to attend one of the 15 different Coastal Education Programs offered by the Nature Center. More classes are scheduled to attend the remainder of this year as well. These students come away from these programs with a deeper understanding and respect for their local environment and a strong desire to protect this important habitat.

About the Chula Vista Elementary School District



The Chula Vista Elementary School District is the largest K-6 grade district in the state and CVESD serves more than 27,500 diverse students in 44 schools. Since 1987, CVESD has funded a full-time Science Resource Teacher who is co-located at the Nature Center to provide a K-6 coastal education program fully integrated into the elementary education science curriculum through hands-on experiences supported by classroom lessons. Students get to collect and view plankton, touch crabs and snakes, hike to find native plants and animals and much more! For more information, please call (619) 476-7836 or look us up on the Web at www.cvesd.org.



About the Chula Vista Nature Center

Established in 1987, the Chula Vista Nature Center is an internationally recognized zoo and aquarium exhibiting native plants and animals of San Diego Bay and wetland habitats. The Chula Vista Nature Center was previously owned and operated by the City of Chula Vista, but became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Fall 2009. Located on 3.3 acres along the history-rich Gunpowder Point and the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, the Chula Vista Nature Center provides a living-museum experience while promoting coastal resource conservation and environmental stewardship through education. It is accredited by the American Association of Museums and welcomes nearly 70,000 visitors and 400 school field trips annually, for up-close experiences with green sea turtles, shorebirds, hawks, bald eagle, sharks, stingrays and jellyfish. More information is available at www.chulavistanaturecenter.org or by calling (619) 409-5900.

Working Together



If you are a CVESD teacher and would like to schedule a study trip to the Nature Center, please call Karen Quiros at (619) 476-7836 or e-mail her at karen.quiros@cvesd.org. In your message, please include your name, contact information, and the program you are interested in.



The Chula Vista Elementary School District funds a full-time Science Resource Teacher, Karen Quiros, who works closely with Chula Vista Nature Center staff to provide environmental education programs at the Nature Center, which are integrated in the Science and Social Studies curricula.

Kiko Garcia headed for Jr Olympics Try-outs

14U Trials: Team reports Tuesday, 39 players arrived to Cary, N.C. to compete for 18 spots

CARY, N.C. - Tuesday marked a busy day for the 39 players who were selected last month to compete at the USA Baseball 14U Trials. The group arrived to Cary in various stages Tuesday, with players from each part of the country reporting to the team hotel.

The group of 39 will hold its first team meeting Tuesday night, and will hit the field at the National Training Complex Wednesday morning for its first workout. The trials team will hold its first Red vs. Blue game Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. ET. The club will play four games through Saturday before the final team of 18 is announced.

On Tuesday, each of the players arrived on separate flights, and picked up their room keys and uniforms before heading off to their respective rooms to relax before the night's meeting. They'll have an early wakeup call Wednesday morning before starting practice at 9 a.m. ET.

The 14U Trials consists of 22 players selected from the 2009 National Team Identification Series (NTIS) and 17 chosen after the 14U Championships, which were recently held in Fort Myers, Fla., and Glendale, Surprise and Peoria, Ariz.

Eighteen players will be selected to the 2010 USA Baseball 14U National Team, which will compete at the COPABE Pan Am 'A' 14U Championships in Managua, Nicaragua from July 23-Aug. 1. The team will be announced on usabaseball.com after the completion of the 14U Trials.

The club will train at the National Training Complex July 18-20 prior to departing for Managua.

The USA Baseball 14U National Team Trials roster is below. Our very own Kiko Garcia of the Parkview Little League World Series 2009 Championship Team is part of this roster. Congratulations Kiko!

Brady Aiken, LHP, Jamul, Calif. Luke Alexander, OF, Belmont, Miss. Angelo Armenta, IF, Monrovia, Calif. Luken Baker, RHP, Spring, Texas Cole Bedford, RHP/C, Deer Park, Texas Blake Billinger, RHP/IF, Los Gatos, Calif. Ryan Chandler, IF, Houston, Texas Matt Collins, OF/IF/C, Houston, Texas Josh Davis, OF, Mounds, Okla. Quentin Davis, RHP, Orlando, Fla. Joe DeMers, RHP/C, Martinez, Calif. Isaiah Deutsch, OF, Phoenix, Ariz. Bryce Dyrda, RHP/OF/C, Salida, Calif. Enrico Garcia, RHP, Chula Vista, Calif. Jake Hart, LHP/OF, Palos Heights, Ill. Adam Haseley, LHP/OF, Windermere, Fla. Lucas Herbert, RHP/C, Milton, Ga. K.J. Johnson, IF, Pearland, Texas Ryan Johnson, RHP/IF/OF, College Station, Texas Jesse Kuet, IF/C, Huntington Beach, Calif. Kyle Marsh, RHP/IF, Port Orange, Fla. Keaton McKinney, RHP/C/IF, Ankeny, Iowa Steven Mendoza, IF/C, West Covina, Calif. Trey Merida, LHP/IF, Nicholasville, Ky. Darren Miller, IF/C/OF, Key West, Fla. Jeremy Murillo, RHP, Houston, Texas Jacob Oakley, LHP/OF, Live Oak, Calif. Andrew Owen, RHP/OF, Chicago, Ill. Brandon Perez, RHP/IF/C, Ladera Ranch, Calif. Joey Shimono, IF/OF, Redwood City, Calif. Elijah Skipps, IF/C, Cypress, Calif. Daniel Slominski, RHP/IF, Livermore, Calif. Jacob Stevens, RHP/IF, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Troy Stokes, Jr., OF, Baltimore, Md. Jeremy Vasquez, LHP, Palm City, Fla. Alexander Verdugo, OF/LHP, Tucson, Ariz. Blake Wiggins, IF, Little Rock, Ark. Sean Williams, IF/C, Long Beach, Calif. Max Wotell, LHP/OF, Marvin, N.C. About USA Baseball USA Baseball is the National Governing Body of amateur baseball in the United States and is a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). The organization selects and trains the World Baseball Classic Team and World Cup Team (and all other USA Baseball Professional Teams); the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team; the USA Baseball 18U, 16U and 14U National Teams; and the USA Baseball Women's National Team, all of which participate in various international competitions each year. USA Baseball also presents the Golden Spikes Award annually to top player in college baseball. For more information, please visit www.USABaseball.com and www.GoldenSpikesAward.com.

30th Annual US Open Sandcastle Competition

Friday August 6th, 2010

The Sandcastle Dance kicks off the weekend at the Imperial Beach Boys and Girls Club. This 21 and up event is filled with live music and great company, and is a wonderful way to start off what is sure to be a fun filled weekend!

Saturday August 7th, 2010

In Imperial Beach, California, on Saturday, August 7th, the street festival begins. Over 140 vendors set up for the weekend activities. Continued with entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and lots of fun. Visitors stroll up and down Seacoast Drive, closed to traffic for the event, taking in the sights, sounds, and other sensory experiences of everything the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition has to offer. The musical entertainment, selected from a wide variety of family friendly local acts, draws a huge crowd every year. The Kids-N-Kastles Competition is held on Saturday afternoon.

Sunday August 8th, 2010

On Sunday August 8th, the official U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition will be held. This is the championship of sandcastle building where the professional sand carvers vie for the title of Master's Champion. Professional and amateur sand carving teams throughout the U.S. will compete in the sandcastle building competition with more than $21,000 in cash prizes. Trained representatives for the US Open Sandcastle Competition will judge all categories. The weekend festivities conclude when the teams are presented with titles and cash prizes presented at the Awards ceremony.

Sandcastle building begins at 9:00am and concludes at 2:00pm. Sculptures are only available for viewing until 4:00pm due to the tides.

Back to School? - Yep, Already!!!

If it feels like the summer just started, well, it did! And for us modified year-round families that also means Back-to-school in July!!! We haven't even broken a 90 degree day yet and our kids are already going back to school, next Wednesday.

I just looked at my calendar and almost fell out of my chair. First, I feel like July just started, second, I feel like the summer barely begun (my son has used his unlimited Knott's Soak City pass only once!), and now next Wednesday is already the 21st of the month and it's back to school for our our Chula Vista kiddos. YIKES!!! Is this what they mean when they say time flies faster the older you get???

Since clearly I wasn't prepared for this, I should stop blogging and start shopping... Walmart here I come!!!

and one of my favorite quotes to leave you with...

"If there were no schools to take the children away from home part of the time, the insane asylums would be filled with mothers." — Edgar W. Howe

Sneak Peek of McMillin Realty's latest edition South County Dream Homes

They didn't want to give too much way, but they did let me see the cover. WOW! What a spectacular home this issue!!! And you won't believe where! Not in Eastlake or Rolling Hills... It is over by the San Diego County Club, and it is a true gem. I don't want to give too much away, the magazine should be hitting newsstands sometime next week.

(But I did steal a shot of the cover with my iPhone... don't tell anyone)

The 8th Annual Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival

It’s time for the South Bay’s most celebrated fundraiser, the one evening where residents and supporters of Chula Vista come together to indulge in a delight for the senses, while giving back to their community. That’s right, it’s the 8th Annual Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival presented by McMillin Realty and SHARP, held on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m.

This elegant evening will combine fine wines and extraordinary cuisine with exciting entertainment to support the vital work of the Chula Vista Rotary Club. The Rotary Club will host a smorgasbord of taste sensations at the Otay Ranch Town Center, at Olympic Parkway and Eastlake Parkway.

More than 20 of Chula Vista’s most renowned restaurants will offer up enticing variations on house specialties and celebrated entrees while some of San Diego’s most revered wine proprietors showcase a variety of refreshing white and rich, flavorful red wines. If a touch of effervescence is more your speed, then be sure to sample the excellence of some of the most successful domestic and international brews from several renowned microbrewers and wind down your evening with one of the featured specialty cocktails provided by some of San Diego’s most elite liquor purveyors.

The following is just a sample of some of the amazing restaurants, wineries, breweries, and spirits you will enjoy at the Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival with new participants being added daily!


WINERIES
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
Classic Wines of California
Chula Vista Rotary
Henry’s Marketplace
IDG Wines
Michael-David Winery
ONEHope Wine
PRP Wine International
Saint Helena Road Winery
Trader Joe’s
Unico San Diego
Winebow Imports

RESTAURANTS
Achiote Restaurants
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Blender’s Barbeque Sauce
California Pizza Kitchen
Casa Del Taco
Chula Vista Golf Course
Cold Stone Creamery
East Lake Tavern & Bowl
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
FRIDA Mexican Cuisine
Golden Pepper LLC, Hotcha Salsa
King’s Fish House
Los Arcos Restaurant
Rama Restaurant
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Romesco Baja Med Bistro
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill
The Brew House @ Eastlake
Via Lago Trattoria

BREWERIES
Ballast Point Brewing Co.
BJ’s Pizza & Brewery
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Reed’s Ginger Brew
Stone Brewing Co.
The Brew House at Eastlake

SPIRITS
Tequila Adan y Eva
Tequila Fortaleza

The evening will also include entertainment from “Blue Sound Live Music,” a frequent performer at the Via Lago Trattoria and San Diego’s own Lee Ann Kim as the master of ceremonies. Lee Ann was a beloved anchor from 1996 to 2008 at KGTV Channel 10.

While the Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival is a splendid way to spend the evening, you can also rest easy knowing that you are doing something positive for the city of Chula Vista through the efforts of the beneficiary of the event, the Chula Vista Rotary Club. The club has provided more than $20,000 annually in scholarship and service programs at the local high school level and also through recreational and camp-related youth activities. While the Chula Vista Rotary Club is committed to the youth of this community, it also offers financial and physical support to other local programs including the Chula Vista Fire and Police Department, the Special Olympics, South Bay Family YMCA, and the South Bay Boys & Girls Club, along with recognition projects for nurses and teachers throughout the area.

Tickets to this evening of taste sensations are only $50 so get yours early, as space is limited. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.winetastechulavista.com.

AMAZING ESTATE BY SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB

South Bay Homeownership Resource Fair June 26

Looking to purchase a home? Want to make improvements to your current residence? Having trouble making mortgage payments? Visit the free South Bay Homeownership Resource Fair at Chula Vista City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue on Saturday, June 26. The event, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., is sponsored by the Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR) and the Housing Opportunities Collaborative (HOC). Potential homebuyers and existing homeowners will have access to valuable information and programs to purchase or improve their residence. In addition to the City of Chula Vista, participants include the County of San Diego, National City, Imperial Beach and the San Diego Housing Commission (City of San Diego).

Educational workshops will be held throughout the day providing information on preparing for homeownership, available first-time homebuyer programs, sustaining homeownership through conservation measures and assistance programs, and the short sale and foreclosure process. Vendors will include lenders, realtors, title/escrow, homeowners insurance, and information will be available on rehabilitation programs, utility assistance programs, appliance rebates, and energy conservation ideas. Interactive booths and “How to Clinics” will be offered as well as raffle prizes, food and refreshments.

For additional information, visit www.southbayhomeownership.com or call (619) 585-5600, option 5.

Park View Little League Championship Game is no sleeper

WOW! WHAT A GAME SATURDAY!!! Park View Little League had 2 great championship games going at the same time. It was hard to keep your eyes on just one. Up on the upper Minor A field The undefeated A's were battling it out against the Angles, and on the majors field the favorites Yankees were up against a proud Pirates team that had not beat them once in regular season. But this was for all the marbles.

I tried to stay quiet, I'm big about superstition, but my husband was the third base ump, so a little heckling on my part was required!

The Pirates were the visiting team so Yankees got last at bat, the game was nail biting to the end and ending up in extra innings when a Pirates run was called back because the runner was leading off (no, my husband didn't make THAT call). With hearts in stomachs, moms getting up out of their seats to pace, dads on their toes, in the 7th inning the Pirates scored the go ahead run to put them up 3-2. Remember, the Yankees still have their at bat. Now the Yankees are up, the Pirates put in Ben Ramirez, younger brother to the 6'2" man child from last years World Series, Luke Ramirez. Can Ben do it? Pull out the save?

From my vantage point I could see the entire field. I was standing up by the snack bar with Luke, Andy Rios, Kiko Garcia, Jensen Peterson and a couple other kids. They came to watch kids play on the field that they played on just one year ago. "They seem so small" I heard one of them say. But they also talked about how good they looked and how exciting the game was. So there we all stood, watching the game, pitch after pitch. This wasn't going to be easy. They had a batter on base, now on 3rd, but with 2 outs. Last time they had this they hit a home run to go ahead the Pirates by 1. Strike one we heard the ump say, then strike two. We were one strike away from putting this game away!!! "Come on Ben", I could hear the boys screaming behind me. STRIKE THREE!!! That was it! They did it. Finally, the Pirates beat the Yankees. All season they couldn't beat them, or were they just playing with them and waiting until the big show!

Congratulations to both teams, you put on one heck of a game!

Congratulations to all the teams at Park View, you put on one heck of a season! All of us parents are proud of you!!!

More photos of this day can be found on our community facebook page East Chula Vista Buzz. Many photos were taken by special on assignment photographer of the day: Jensen Peterson (his brother had a 2 Sr games also that day.) Thanks Jensen :)

A Stroll Thru Eastlake Villlage Marketplace

When was the last time you walked thru the Eastlake Village Marketplace just to take a stroll? I was there last night just by chance and I had forgotten all the great places to eat, snack, shop, or just relax.

I grabbed a Starbucks and sat outside in the tree-lit courtyard by the outdoor fireplace and listened to a guy play guitar. For a moment I was transported someplace else - away from work, the kids, the house, and I forgot why I had even gone to the shopping center in the first place (to go to Target for laundry detergent).

From my bench I could see yummy places that got me thinking FOOD!!! Miguels, Panda Express, Daphne's Greek Cafe, Bento & Noodles, Jamba Juice, Subway, Islands, Starbucks. Instead, I just grabbed my skinny vanilla latte, cursed my stinkin' diet and walked off to Target to finish my task.

What a beautiful night, what a beautiful shopping center, what a beautiful city! The more I discover about our neighborhood, the more I fall in love with it. What do you love about our city? I'd love to hear from you...

McMillin Does It Again!

The son-father team of Andy and Scott McMillin won the overall four-wheel title in the 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 500 off-road race.

The McMillin’s Ford F-150 TrophyTruck finished the 438.8-mile course, which started and finished in Ensenada, in 9 hours, 15 minutes and 13 seconds for an average speed of 47.20 mph.

Andy and Scott McMillin also teamed to win last November’s Baja 1000. It was the third win in the past four SCORE races for the 23-year-old Andy, who won the season-opening SCORE Luaghlin Challenge driving solo.

It was the second Baja 500 class win for Scott and Andy as a team.

Scott McMillin, 50, claimed his third Baja 500 overall win and sixth Baja 500 class win. He previously won the overall title in 1983 and 1986 while co-driving with his late father, Corky McMillin.

Andy drove the first half of the race and Scott drove the return leg to Ensenada. Scott pulled away from his closest pursuers over the final 150 miles and won by seven minutes and one second over Gus Vildosola Jr. of Mexicali.

The speeds were lower this year on the boulder-strewn course. But 192 of the 289 starters finished — the 66.4 percent finish rate being the fourth-highest in history.

“We’re starting to click as a team and I think we’re the team to beat if we’re having a good day — and we’ve been having a lot of good days lately,” Andy McMillin said.

McMillin Realty Welcomes New Faces, New Energy - Experienced Local Experts

McMillin Realty continues to grow. Some names in the local real estate industry you may recognize that have recently joined, or even rejoined McMillin are: Yvonne and Robert Cromer - Bonita office, Jose Melchor - Terra Nova office, Jerry Soto - Bonita office, Susy Espinosa - Bonita office, Deanna Hoffman Team - Bonita office, Elias Levy - Bonita office, Robert Arca - Terra Nova office and Steve Carver, Terra Nova office.

I understand more are on the way over. No wonder McMillin dominates in South County! If you are looking to sell or buy in this area, choose the industry leader - a company dedicated to this community for over 50 years. McMillin sells

t h e South County lifestyle!

To contact any of these agents or any other fine McMillin Realty expert, visit their website at www.mcmillinrealty.com

Homeowners slowly open wallets for improvements

Home show exhibitors say they’re seeing cautious increase in purchases

People are starting to spend money on their homes again.

Not a lot, but enough that paint store owners, home designers and kitchen refinishers are hopeful that this year represents a turn away from the disastrous depths of the recession last year.

“We’re not taking as many vacations, so we’re stuck at home and we want it to look pretty,” said Debby Doyle as she looked at interior design displays during a home show Saturday at the San Diego Convention Center.

She said she was looking for ways to redo the landscaping around her Escondido home to save water and save money. Doyle has decorated many of the rooms inside the home with the help of interior designer Kathleen Lilleeng, who was also at the show.

More people are looking for help decorating this year than last, Lilleeng said, but it’s not like it was during the boom times.

“It’s always about the budget,” she said. To cut costs for her clients, she shops at consignment shops and reuses pieces from their homes.

“People are definitely saying business is picking up,” said Kellie McCormick, president-elect of the San Diego Chapter of ASID, the American Society of Interior Designers.

Big chains are starting to see a difference as well. Both Home Depot and Lowe’s reported increased profits last week. People are spending more on home improvement projects and buying expensive items such as gas grills and mowers, they said.

Those results reflect a small part of what homeowners are doing, said George Whalin, president of Retail Management Consultants in Carlsbad.

“They’re spending some,” he said. “We’re nowhere near back to where we were before, or what any of us would call normal.”

Much of the spending, he said, is for things that simply cannot be put off.

“They’re spending money on repairs, but they’re not spending much money on anything else,” he said.

The difference between today and what things were like just a few years ago was reflected in this weekend’s home show.

Six years ago, when she last put on the San Diego Interior Design and Landscaping Expo, Penny Domschot had more than 500 exhibitors and 29,000 visitors.

She sold that show to a company who later decided not to hold it any longer. With this weekend’s show, called the Stylish Spaces Interior Design & Outdoor Living Expo, there were about 150 exhibitors. Traffic was light Saturday afternoon.

The National Association of Home Builders said last month that its members are anticipating an end to declines in remodeling activity. Remodelers are working more this year, the organization said, but they’re not making more because competition has driven them to lower their prices.

At the high end of the business — remodels costing hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars — times are still tough, said general contractor Jim Sweig.

“There’s a lot less work and a lot of guys vying for the same work,” he said.

Where his company used to have a two-year backlog, it’s now six months. And contractors are giving away services they used to charge for, he said.

That goes for smaller jobs, too.

When Donna Mulcahy of University City recently remodeled her kitchen, her contractor told her she was getting a deal. She is now thinking of getting work done on a patio.

“We’ve really wanted to do it,” she said. “We can afford it.”

And, she said, she feels it’s important to spend money to keep other people working. “It’s our job to feed the economy,” Mulcahy said.

Some people are opting for less expensive re-dos, said Jim Fay, whose Escondido kitchen business, Granite Transformations, installs custom counters over existing counters, eliminating the cost of demolition.

“Our business exploded in April,” he said, crediting prayers and tax returns. And May has been better still.

Another kitchen remodeler, Randy Zeller of El Cajon, said his business has also picked up this year, but it’s different from years past.

Today, it’s people at or near retirement who are planning to stay in their homes for a while and are paying cash.

“Three years ago, you were dealing with people who were writing equity checks,” he said.

Onell Soto: (619) 293-1280; onell.soto@uniontrib.com

It's Graduation Time!!!

It's hard to believe we have so many high school in our area now days, and beginning next year High Tech High will have their first group of graduating seniors. But for now here is a list of our high schools and their graduation dates, times and locations.



Otay Ranch High Class of 2010
Wednesday, June 2 - 5:00 pm
Otay Ranch High School Football Stadium

Olympian High Class of 2010
Thursday, June 3 - 5:30 pm
Olympian High School Football Stadium

Bonita Vista High Class of 2010
Friday, June 4 - 9:00 am
Southwestern College DeVore Stadium

Eastlake High Class of 2010
Friday, June 4 - 1:30 pm
Southwestern College DeVore Stadium

Mater Dei Catholic High Class of 2101
Friday, June 11 - 10:00 am
Mater Dei Crusader Stadium

A big CONGRATULATIONS to all our graduating CLASSES OF 2010!!!

Knott's Soak City - Now Open for the Season

Knott's Soak City is now open for the summer season. What better way to spend time with kids in the sun!

Soak City has become a fast tradition in Chula Vista since it opened it's doors, with field trips planned by the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, the local Rec Center groups during their summer day camps, it is host to birthday parties and group events. You can rent cabanas and enjoy leisure time while the kids go from slide to slide.

Prices for Southern California residents are $25.99 for 12 to adult and junior prices (3-11) and senior are $19.99. You can always opt for the Season Package Pass which is only $54.99 and includes access to all 3 Knott's Soak City parks.
Just remember the Coopertone!

McMillin Building New Models in South County

Jacaranda in Lomas Verde just opened its newest phase. The VIP Opening was a hit, and everyone loved touring the models. Fridas Mexican Cocina catered the event and the beautiful Chula Vista weather was nothing less than gorgeous!

McMillin Homes is excited to be building new models in Chula Vista.
Three new models - prices starting from the high $300,000's. Ask about the special loan rates.

McMillin's flyer to the bottom of this blog! AMAZING!!! Rates are LOW, Prices are LOWER, Tax credit still available, NOW is the time to BUY BUY BUY!!!!

Jacaranda - 1810 Webber Way, Chula Vista 91913 - These new homes will be located just south of the new Millenia Project.

For more photos of the event or a link to McMillin Homes to get on the interest list, visit our community facebook page at East Chula Vista Buzz.