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When you think about it, our feet are pretty amazing. For most, they're an unfaltering foundation - two shock absorbers we rely on daily to hold our weight and propel us through life. Comprised of dozens of bones and hundreds of ligaments, muscles, and tendons, the average person's feet take a fair beating every day - on average, people stand for about four hours every day and take around 5K steps as well. Because your feet are smaller than most other parts of your body, they endure an enormous impact with each step, adding up to hundreds of tons of weight daily.
Strangely, when our feet, ankles, or toes begin to hurt, we do our best to ignore the pain and push through the day. We even give up sports and outdoor activities that we love. Unfortunately, ignoring pain and delaying treatment will further damage your feet and, by proxy, your whole body.
If you're living with foot and ankle pain or have given up on fun activities like hiking and jogging, it's time to change. Why sacrifice a life full of outdoor activities in our beautiful part of the world when you can visit an expert podiatrist in Scripps Ranch, CA?
Welcome to North County Foot and Ankle - where men and women just like you get new leases on life through some of the most advanced podiatric treatments available in California. With more than 50 years of combined experience treating a wide range of foot and ankle problems, our pioneering doctors have helped hundreds of people reclaim their love of walking, jogging, and life in general.
What makes North County Foot and Ankle stand out from other foot and ankle doctors in Scripps Ranch? Unlike some foot doctors, our podiatrists work with a client-first mentality. When you walk through our front doors, the time you spend in our office is all about you. We believe in a strong physician-patient relationship fortified by one-on-one attention and honest communication.
Before offering foot pain treatment options, we perform a thorough evaluation, taking into account your individual needs, goals, and preferences. Once that's done, we'll discuss your treatment options in detail and come to a mutual decision regarding the best treatment plan for you.
Whether you have a minor hangnail or need complex surgery, you will receive the same level of compassionate care from our medical team. As board-certified podiatrists in Scripps Ranch, our doctors are proud to treat you. You can rest easy knowing they will take the time to explain what's causing your foot pain, what treatments are best suited to your problem, and what steps you should take after treatment.
And while our podiatrists are uniquely qualified to perform surgery, we often recommend non-surgical options, using treatments like orthotics to relieve foot, arch, and heel pain. From sports injuries and bunions to gout and blisters, we're here to help you live life to the fullest without nagging, debilitating foot pain.
Patients visit our foot clinic in Scripps Ranch, CA, for many podiatric problems, including:
If you're dealing with chronic foot pain or are concerned about a long-lasting symptom that affects your daily life, we're here to help. Unsure if you need to call to make an appointment? These symptoms are often signs that you might need to visit our foot and ankle doctors:
Most people over 40 know that strange body aches and pains become more common with age. The same can be said with our feet. As we get older, our feet usually spread out and lose the fatty pads that help cushion our feet. If you're overweight, the ligaments and bones in your feet also take an extra beating. Also, with age, foot abnormalities that you were born with become more pronounced, as the joints in your feet lose flexibility and become rigid. To make matters worse, the skin covering your feet dries out, resulting in more cuts, scrapes, and infections.
It's clear that we endure more foot pain as we get older, but what kind of foot pain should we be most concerned about? It can be hard to tell - pain from what looks like normal bruising may actually be a sign that something more serious is occurring. That's why we're listing some of the most common symptoms of serious foot problems. That way, you're better educated and have a better shot at figuring out whether you need a simple bag of ice or a visit to your podiatrist in Scripps Ranch, CA.
When you sprain your foot or ankle or suffer an acute injury, it's normal for your foot to swell up. This type of swelling typically goes down after 48 hours have passed. However, if you hurt your foot and the swelling is severe and doesn't go away after a couple of days, it's cause for concern. Persistent swelling often indicates an ankle or foot injury that needs podiatric care.
North County Foot and Ankle Pro Tip: If you notice persistent swelling of any kind on your body, it's wise to see a doctor. Ankle swelling, in particular, could be a warning sign that a blood clot or heart issue is present.
It's normal for your foot or ankle to "smart" after you stub your toe or twist your ankle. However, if you're experiencing ongoing ankle and foot pain, it's probably not normal. The pain doesn't have to be sharp, either - if you have dull pain, tenderness, or weakness that lasts more than two days, a trip to the foot doctor may be in order.
Minor ankle and foot injuries, like sprains, are quite common. When a sprain happens, it's normal to experience some instability or weakness afterward. Chronic instability, however, is a more serious problem. Long-term instability or weakness may signify torn ligaments or something worse. If you've had trouble standing or walking for a long time, it's best to make an appointment at a foot clinic in Scripps Ranch.
North County Foot and Ankle Pro Tip: Podiatric experts like those at North County Foot and Ankle may have a long-term solution to help reclaim your mobility without surgery. Give our office call today to learn more!
Stiffness is a normal symptom that should be expected with sprains, plantar fasciitis, and arthritis. Often, you can alleviate such stiffness with rest, weight loss, stretching, or even new shoes. With that said, if you're experiencing ongoing stiffness, it could be a red flag that something more serious is going on.
When you've been sitting for a long time, you may have noticed a popping sound from your feet when you stand. That sound is perfectly normal. So long as it's painless, you've got nothing to worry about. However, if you feel pain when you hear a popping noise, it could indicate a subluxation or dislocation, which are conditions that require a podiatrist's attention.
If you're not sure whether you should be concerned about a painful foot or ankle symptom, give our clinic in Scripps Ranch a call ASAP. Our helpful technicians can help answer your questions and set up a time for you to speak with one of our friendly podiatrists.
Here are just a few of the typical foot problems we treat daily.
Do you have intense heel pain that appears when you first stand up, only for it to disappear after a few steps? If so, you could be one of the millions of people in the U.S. suffering from plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is most often caused by an inflamed ligament covering bones on the bottom of your feet. Also called "Policeman's Heel," this painful condition is a common reason for heel pain, but it won't go away on its own.
Almost all cases of plantar fasciitis will get better with easy, non-surgical treatments and lifestyle changes. A good place to start is by refraining from activities or sports that cause pain, like jogging, hiking, running, or aerobic exercises.
Common treatment options at North County Foot and Ankle include:
Orthotic shoe inserts provide you with the arch support that your feet need, especially with shoes like women's flats that don't have much foot support. We also recommend wearing shoes that are appropriate for the activity you're enjoying, like hiking boots on your favorite trail and running shoes on the street or track.
Stretching regularly with gentle exercises can help prevent plantar fasciitis and stop flare-ups. Stretching your calves, specifically, reduces heel pain effectively. After you schedule an appointment at our foot clinic in Scripps Ranch, one of our doctors can explain the proper exercises in more detail.
Wearing a brace or splint while you sleep will keep your plantar fascia stretched. That way, when you wake up and take your first steps of the day, you shouldn't have as much pain because your plantar fascia won't have a chance to tighten up overnight.
North County Foot and Ankle Pro Tip: If you're still struggling with plantar fasciitis after using orthotics, treatments like orthobiologics, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment, or extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) may be more effective.
Ingrown toenails are among the most common foot maladies in the United States. Though common, ingrown toenails can be painful, resulting in swelling, bleeding, pus, and more. Various factors cause ingrown toenails, such as heredity, trauma, hygiene, nail conditions, and improper trimming. Thankfully, with the help of an expert, most ingrown toenails can be treated at home or in a podiatrist's office.
Ingrown toenails happen when the corners and sides of your toenails grow and eventually dig into the flesh around your nail. Most often occurring on the big toe, ingrown toenails become a serious concern when they are left untreated or when an infection is involved. To determine whether your ingrown toenail needs an evaluation by a foot doctor in Scripps Ranch, CA, keep an eye out for initial symptoms and infection symptoms:
To help prevent infection, try cutting your nails in a straight line, and don't cut them too short. Do not cut your nails to match the shape of your toe.
When your toenail becomes ingrown, you need doctors with real expertise in diagnosing and treating foot problems. At North County Foot and Ankle, our doctors are highly qualified to treat the underlying conditions causing your ingrown toenail. That way, you can enjoy long-term relief and also learn the ways to prevent ingrown toenails in the future.
If you have a bony bump near the bottom joint of your big toe, chances are it's a bunion. Bunions are deformities on your feet that are formed when your front foot bones become misaligned. When this happens, the misaligned bones cause the top half of your big toe to point inward toward your second toe. From there, your tendons will tighten, which pulls your toe even further inward. Once your toe is pulled more inward, the bottom joint of your big toe will bulge outward. The bulge you see is actually what we refer to as a bunion.
Without treatment, your toe pain can worsen, and the bunion can grow. Painful swelling in the balls of your feet can also cause hammertoe. Hammertoe happens your second toe is bent out of shape by your misaligned big toe.
Luckily, North County Foot and Ankle is California's go-to clinic for bunion treatment in Scripps Ranch, CA. Our highly-trained doctors can stop these uncomfortable conditions from happening and help prevent worse conditions from developing.
Jason Morris, a board-certified podiatric foot surgeon in Scripps Ranch, CA, is one of the top podiatrists in the greater San Diego area and has successfully treated patients with bunions for over ten years. He offers advanced treatments for bunion pain, such as:
Our hand-made orthotics, which are worn in your shoes, are molded to fit your foot exactly, correcting bone misalignments and relieving pain much better than cookie-cutter, store-bought options.
Drs. Morris and Redkar performs state-of-the-art triplanar correction surgery using 3-D digital imaging and a minimal incision approach. This procedure is very effective and works by rotating misaligned big toe bones back to the proper position. Once your toe bones are back in position, a metal plate is attached to your bones so that they remain aligned over long-term use.
Drs. Morris and Redkar may recommend both surgery and custom orthotics to keep your foot pain-free and your bunion from growing back.
Request ConsultationIf you’ve been enduring foot or ankle pain that affects your mobility and quality of life, why not make a change for the better? At North County Foot & Ankle Specialists, our podiatrists in Escondido help patients of all ages. Drs. Morris and Redkar take a patient-first approach with all of our podiatry services. Both are highly qualified and recipients of prestigious awards.
Featured in Los Angeles Magazine’s prestigious Top Doctors list of 2021, Dr. Avanti Redkar is a board-certified podiatrist that specializes in foot and ankle pathology. Dr. Redkar earned her undergrad degree in biology at the University of Scranton and her master’s degree in nutrition at SUNY Buffalo. She attended podiatry school at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Her three-year surgical residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, New York, included foot and rearfoot surgery, wound care, and hyperbaric medicine training. Dr. Redkar also completed a one-year fellowship in sports medicine and ankle reconstruction.
After a rigorous three-year residency at the University of Pittsburgh, Jason Morris, DPM, moved to sunny California to practice podiatric medicine. Once there, Dr. Morris worked as an attending physician at UCLA Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Since relocating to the Escondido area, he has been a staff physician at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido and Poway. Dr. Morris is a podiatric foot and ankle specialist with board certification in rearfoot and forefoot reconstructive surgery. Dr. Morris has undergone extensive training in sports medicine, ankle trauma, diabetic limb salvage, and reconstructive surgery.
If you've been enduring foot or ankle pain that affects your mobility and quality of life, why not make a change for the better? At North County Foot & Ankle Specialists, our podiatrists in Scripps Ranch help patients of all ages. Drs. Morris and Redkar take a patient-first approach with all of our podiatry services. From minor bunion treatments to complex issues like foot fractures, every treatment option we consider is chosen with your best interest in mind.
Our podiatrists are members of several professional organizations, including:
If more conservative treatments are better for your condition, non-surgical solutions like custom orthotics may be the best route. If you need ankle or foot surgery, our podiatrists will complete your procedure with time-tested skill and precision. Because, at the end of the day, our goal is to provide you with the most effective foot and ankle pain solutions with the quickest recovery options available.
Contact us online or via phone today to schedule an appointment at our Scripps Ranch office. By tomorrow, you'll be one step closer to loving life without foot or ankle pain.
Paul Slade Smith’s political comedy “The Outsider” made its West Coast premiere at North Coast Repertory Theatre at the dawn of the pandemic in 2020. Now, as the pandemic ebbs, the smart and funny play is back at a different theater under the direction of the 2020 production’s star.Christopher Williams a veteran farceur with a knack for playing exasperated characters, was the hilarious linchpin in the 2020 production, playing Dave, chief of staff for the newly-sworn-in governor of a small U.S. state. Williams d...
Paul Slade Smith’s political comedy “The Outsider” made its West Coast premiere at North Coast Repertory Theatre at the dawn of the pandemic in 2020. Now, as the pandemic ebbs, the smart and funny play is back at a different theater under the direction of the 2020 production’s star.
Christopher Williams a veteran farceur with a knack for playing exasperated characters, was the hilarious linchpin in the 2020 production, playing Dave, chief of staff for the newly-sworn-in governor of a small U.S. state. Williams directs the new production that opened Friday at Scripps Ranch Theatre, and a wiry, frantic and funny Adam Daniel has ably stepped into the beleaguered Dave’s shoes.
Though written in 2015, the play feels ripe for this moment as the mid-term elections near and the U.S. political landscape grows increasingly crowded with scandal-plagued politicians and unqualified candidates running populist campaigns. “The Outsider” doesn’t pinpoint a political party, though the funny pre-show recorded announcement plays with the ultra-patriotic, America-first campaign slogans that conservatives often use against liberals.
In “The Outsider,” new governor, Ned Newley (played with a sweet and awkward earnestness by Robert May), is actually highly capable, but his shy personality is better suited to his former job, lieutenant governor. When his boss is forced out by a sex scandal, Ned is thrust into the public eye and he collapses in a mumbling, nervous heap during his swearing-in ceremony.
Ned’s public meltdown is mortifying for Dave, but thrilling for cynical political strategist Arthur (a wry and slick John Nutten, in a feat of perfect casting), who sees Ned’s everyman quality as the real-guy, non-politician that voters identify with. Arthur explains that people vote for idiots who look like leaders, but Ned is a real leader who looks like an idiot, so with some minor polishing, he believes Ned could become a national candidate.
Michelle Marie Trester, whose gift for spontaneous kookiness makes her a standout in every show she does, plays Louise, an incompetent temporary secretary with untapped ambitions. Deborah Dodaro has a smart perkiness as pollster Paige; Leigh Akin is wise and quick-witted as Rachel, a local TV reporter; and Walter Murray is quietly understated as TV cameraman A.C., an everyman who finds trust in Ned.
Williams’ direction is detailed, with an eye for visual humor and a consistency of tone. He gradually builds the play’s tension and momentum for big payoffs of laughs, particularly when Arthur coaches Louise to spout vapid political slogans based on whatever color card he holds up, highlighting the bland artificiality of modern campaigning.
The physical production looks classy, with an elegant governor’s office set designed by Alyssa Kane, lighting by Jared Jacobs, costumes by Pam Stompoly-Ericson and sound by Ted Leib. The play runs two hours, 15 minutes, including intermission. Despite its subject matter, “The Outsider” is unlikely to offend anyone. It’s not about one party or another, but about the absurdity of political theater.
When: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 9
Where: Scripps Ranch Theatre at the Legler-Benbough Theatre, Alliant International University, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego
Tickets: $15-$42
Phone: (858) 395-0573
The insurance company has told residents they are not renewing policies due to wildfire risk.SAN DIEGO — More condominium owners are coming forward after not being renewed by Farmer Insurance due to wildfire risk.The Village Woods complex in Scripps Ranch with 115 condos is the latest to be dropped.Some HOAs are n...
The insurance company has told residents they are not renewing policies due to wildfire risk.
SAN DIEGO — More condominium owners are coming forward after not being renewed by Farmer Insurance due to wildfire risk.
The Village Woods complex in Scripps Ranch with 115 condos is the latest to be dropped.
Some HOAs are now considering changing their by-laws to allow individual condo owners to carry their own property insurance. Other HOAs are looking at more expensive policies on the secondary market.
“Our total premium went from $50,000 a year to almost $800,000 a year,” said Dave Sloat, a condo owner in the Scripps Ranch complex.
The Village Woods, $32 million policy covered exterior damage to the entire complex before it was cancelled.
A replacement policy – cobbled together on the secondary market – could now cost each owner an additional $500 per month.
“In addition to our premium going up by 16 times, our deductible has gone from $10,000 per incident to $250,000 per incident,” said Sloat.
The HOA already is seeing the effects. Because of the higher deductible on the replacement policy, the HOA is going to have to use its own reserves to pay for damage to two garages, destroyed last month when two eucalyptus trees fell on them.
But wildfire is the reason why the property insurance policies are not being renewed.
As CBS 8 has reported over the past few weeks, Farmers Insurance recently dropped policies on:
All combined, more than 1,000 homeowners are now looking for affordable property insurance.
Farmers Insurance emailed CBS 8 the following statement:
“While we decline comment on underwriting decisions related to individual customers, similar to other insurers in the state, we regularly review our market exposure and make adjustments, as necessary, to appropriately manage risk.”
Other condo owners in the Scripps Ranch community are starting to price out policies for their own, individual dwellings.
“We're looking into private insurance but there's a problem there with walls that are shared with other residents,” said Mike Colmenero, a condo owner in the Village Woods community.
Changing to individual individual coverage will require changes to the HOA bylaws, requiring a two-third’s vote of all condo owners in the Scripps Ranch complex, according to Sloat.
“The bottom line is we're getting screwed by the insurance companies and our local representatives. Elected officials don't seem to want to do anything to help us,” Sload said.
Owners in Tierrasanta’s Villa Monterey community are preparing to vote on a ballot by March 23 that would “require owners to obtain property insurance for their unit and shared portion of their condominium building” and also allow the COA to levy a $7,250 special assessment per lot to pay for common area insurance. That change would require a majority vote, according to COA documents.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara did not respond to a message from CBS 8 inquiring whether he planned to raise the maximum on the state’s commercial FAIR Plan, as requested last week by 18 state legislators.
UPDATE:The office of the California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara responded, after this report was posted, with the following statement:
"Improving insurance options for homeowners associations is a top priority for Commissioner Lara. In November 2021, Commissioner Lara ordered the FAIR Plan to increase its coverage limits for the first time in 25 years -- before these recent reports of non-renewals by insurance companies. The Department of Insurance is doing our due diligence to help protect the residents of homeowners associations now and for the future. We expect to have more to announce on this soon..."
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CARDIFFFarmers market launches SaturdayThe Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Association is hosting a weekly farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, starting this week. At the inaugural market, the first 150 guests will receive a free Cardiff Farmers Market tote bag with goodies from local businesses. The market will be held at 3333 Manchester Ave., the site of MiraCosta College’s San Elijo campus. The market is a Certified California Farmers Market, featuring locally sourced produce sold by local farmers. It ...
CARDIFF
Farmers market launches Saturday
The Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Association is hosting a weekly farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, starting this week. At the inaugural market, the first 150 guests will receive a free Cardiff Farmers Market tote bag with goodies from local businesses. The market will be held at 3333 Manchester Ave., the site of MiraCosta College’s San Elijo campus. The market is a Certified California Farmers Market, featuring locally sourced produce sold by local farmers. It will also have prepared-food vendors and a curated group of craft vendors and local makers. Visit cardifffarmersmarket.com/wordle.
ESCONDIDO
Chamber hosts lunch with mayor
The Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce hosts a Leadership Luncheon at noon March 15 at 720 N. Broadway. Guest speaker is Escondido Mayor Dane White. Admission is free, but attendees must register at bit.ly/3Sre19J.
NORTH COUNTY
Free financial outlook webinar Wednesday
San Diego County Credit Union and LPL Financial will present a free educational webinar, “LPL Financial Outlook 2023: Finding Balance” at noon Wednesday. Speaker will be Jeffrey Buchbinder, LPL vice president and equity strategist. He will give an overview of what experts forecast financially for the coming year, focusing on U.S. economic growth and inflation, the stock market and reevaluating bonds. The webinar is open to the public, but reservations are required. Visit sdccu.com/fww.
Women’s Week conference opens Thursday
San Diego Women’s Week hosts its 14th annual Leadership Conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. Join the panel discussions and hear speakers in person ($219) or virtually ($99). Speakers include former Fox TV host Gretchen Carlson on “Speaking Out & Making Workplaces Safer”; Scarlett Cochran, author of “It’s Not About the Money: A Proven Path to Building Wealth and Living the Rich Life You Deserve”; and Joyce Orishaba of Scripps Ranch, who was one of 13 winners in The New York Times 100-word Personal Narrative Contest. Tickets and details available at sdwomensweek.com/events/leadership-conference.
SCORE offers low-cost training workshops
SCORE San Diego volunteers are experienced entrepreneurs, managers and executives from diverse industries and specialties, offering their help in small-business training workshops. For $25, clients receive a two- to three-hour workshop, either in person at SCORE San Diego, 8825 Aero Drive, Suite 102, San Diego, or on Zoom; a PDF of the presentation; and a link to the final workshop video. Visit sandiego.score.org and click on “Take a Workshop.” Registration deadline is midnight the day before all events. Workshops take place from 9 a.m. to noon unless otherwise noted. Coming up:
SCORE can provide these and other workshops in full or short form privately for your organization by request. Email score0140@scorevolunteer.org.VISTA
Chamber hosting Heroes of Vista gala
The 12th annual Heroes of Vista Gala, coming March 10, will celebrate excellence in fields including education, business, public safety and more. The event will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Vistonian, 306 S. Santa Fe Ave., hosted by the Vista Chamber of Commerce with the Vista Education Foundation and Tri-City Medical Center. This year’s theme celebrates the chamber’s 100th anniversary. Trudy Bronner from Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. See the nominees and buy tickets at vistachamber.org/heroes-2023.
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Fresh off its fifth consecutive CIF San Diego Section Open Division title, The Bishop’s School girls water polo team got through the first round of the CIF Southern California Regional Division I playoffs with a 10-9 overtime victory at home over Laguna Beach on Feb. 21.The fourth-seeded Knights (21-8) next play in the semifinals against No. 1 seed Orange Lutheran (25-2) at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano.In Division II, fifth-seeded La Jolla High School was eliminated by No...
Fresh off its fifth consecutive CIF San Diego Section Open Division title, The Bishop’s School girls water polo team got through the first round of the CIF Southern California Regional Division I playoffs with a 10-9 overtime victory at home over Laguna Beach on Feb. 21.
The fourth-seeded Knights (21-8) next play in the semifinals against No. 1 seed Orange Lutheran (25-2) at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano.
In Division II, fifth-seeded La Jolla High School was eliminated by No. 4 JSerra 8-5 on Feb. 21.
The La Jolla Country Day School boys basketball team (22-7) will play for the CIF San Diego Section Division I championship on Friday, Feb. 24, against No. 1 seed Mission Bay (23-8).
The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. at St. Augustine High School in San Diego.
Third-seeded Country Day advanced to the title game after playoff victories over Patrick Henry, Mission Hills and Del Norte.
The top-seeded La Jolla Country Day School girls basketball team will defend its title in the CIF San Diego Section Open Division championship game after beating No. 5 seed Mission Hills 73-47 in the semifinals Feb. 22.
The Torreys (27-3) will take on Del Norte (20-9) — the No. 7 seed that edged Westview 63-62 in the other semifinal game — in the final at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Cathedral Catholic High School in Carmel Valley.
Earlier in the playoffs, Country Day defeated Scripps Ranch 81-32 on Feb. 18.
• The Bishop’s School boys soccer team will go for the CIF San Diego Section Division III championship at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, against Mount Carmel at Bonita Vista High School in Chula Vista.
Bishop’s (19-1-2) advanced to the final after shutting out both Bonita Vista and Monte Vista. Mount Carmel enters the title game 13-6-3.
• La Jolla Country Day (16-4-2), seeded No. 1 in CIF San Diego Section Division IV, is set to face No. 2 seed Morse (15-3-3) in the championship game at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at University City High School.
Earlier in the playoffs, Country Day edged Mission Bay and Pacific Ridge.
The La Jolla High School girls soccer team’s quest for a CIF San Diego Section Division III championship ended Feb. 21 with a semifinal loss to Monte Vista, which prevailed in a shootout after regulation time ended in a scoreless tie.
Earlier in the playoffs, No. 2-seeded La Jolla defeated Valley Center on Feb. 17. ◆
San Diego Performing Arts League has expanded its annual discount ticket promotion from 10 days to a month to help boost box office salesMany things have changed in San Diego since March 17, 2020 — the day stay-at-home orders were announced as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic.In the nearly three years since then, many things about how San Diegans live, work, eat and play have changed, in some cases permanently. As a result, arts ticket sales are down industrywide and theater companies are producing shorter seasons as...
Many things have changed in San Diego since March 17, 2020 — the day stay-at-home orders were announced as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the nearly three years since then, many things about how San Diegans live, work, eat and play have changed, in some cases permanently. As a result, arts ticket sales are down industrywide and theater companies are producing shorter seasons as they adjust to reduced demand.
But the San Diego Performing Arts League hopes to reset some old habits with the return of its annual discounted-ticket promotion next month.
Previously known as San Diego Theatre Week, the event has expanded this year to become San Diego Theatre Month, and nearly 40 shows are featured in the program, which is an all-time high. Among this year’s participants are San Diego Opera, the San Diego Symphony, two ballet companies, some choruses and virtually every theater company in San Diego.
The San Diego Performing Arts League’s ArtsTix ticket office in Horton Plaza and online is offering tickets from March 1-31 priced at $15, $30 and $45. Some tickets offered during Theatre Month will be for performances taking place in April. To find out what’s available, visit sandiegotheatremonth.com.
Tickets available at the $15 level in March include San Diego Ballet’s “Viva Vivaldi”; OnStage Playhouse’s “Slowgirl”; and Loud Fridge Theatre Group and Scripps Ranch Theatre’s co-production of “Neat,” among others. Tickets priced at $30 include Moxie Theatre’s “Birds of North America”; Oceanside Theatre Company’s “Lucky Stiff”; CCAE Theatricals’ “Sunday in the Park With George”; and The Old Globe’s “The XiXth (The Nineteenth).” And $45 tickets are available for La Jolla Playhouse’s “The Outsiders”; Lamb’s Players Theatre’s “R-E-S-P-E-C-T”; San Diego Musical Theatre’s “Anything Goes”; and the international touring production of “Riverdance,” among many others.
Jay Henslee, board president for the Performing Arts League, talked about the program in an interview earlier this month.
Q: Why do you think you have such high participation in the program this year?
A: We started this program eight years ago as Theatre Week and it ran for 10 days. We always had a great lineup, but it limited the number of shows people had access to and prevented some theaters and arts companies from participating. Extending the program to an entire month has enabled more organizations to participate and includes nearly 40 shows encompassing music, dance and theater.
Q: How many tickets did you sell during Theatre Week in the years before the pandemic?
A: Typically, we sell about 2,000 tickets, but last year we sold slightly more and had over 10,000 visitors to the website. We hope to more than double our ticket sales now that we have extended the program to an entire month.
Q: Do you have lots of new participants this year?
A: We do. It’s exciting to see so much interest from the arts organizations. We have returning companies like The Old Globe, Broadway San Diego, North Coast Repertory and others. This year, we have new additions from the San Diego Symphony, City Ballet, Backyard Renaissance, Star Theatre and several others. It’s incredible to see the diversity of offerings this year.
Q: Arts organizations are still recovering from the pandemic. How important is this Theatre Month promotion for them in selling tickets and finding new audiences?
A: This is a very critical time for arts organizations, as state and federal pandemic relief is ending and audience development is so important. Theatre Month features performances for every budget at $15, $30 and $45. This is a great opportunity to see two to three shows for the price you might pay for one.
Kragen writes about theater for the San Diego Union-Tribune. Email her at pam.kragen@sduniontribune.com.
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