Daily Business Report: July 29, 2026
by Drew Sitton | Times of San Diego
The Hillcrest community may be thinking it’s just getting a bike lane and park, but the Normal Street Promenade cannily hides a piece of vital, yet not very sexy, infrastructure.
“We’ve been calling it a bike lane project and a promenade project, but by far the most work has been the storm drains,” said Brittany Bailey, government affairs and grant manager for the mayor’s office.
When the project is done, “Lake Hillcrest” will be no more. Apparently, Hillcrest’s 100-year-old storm drains were not connected to the rest of the system and the intersection near Normal Street and University Avenue flooded when it rained. In addition to linking Hillcrest to the rest of the stormwater system, builders expanded the diameter of those storm drains inlets to improve water flow.
by SDCCU
San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of California’s largest credit unions, will host a webinar, “Tips on How to Avoid Becoming the Next Victim of Elder Financial Abuse,” on Wednesday, August 5 at 12:00 p.m. This complimentary educational webinar will be presented by San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Scott Pirrello.
Elder financial abuse is becoming more common. Fraudsters continue to employ many tactics to take advantage of victims, particularly seniors and those who are more vulnerable. According to the Department of Justice, elder abuse affects 10% of older adults each year in the United States and learning the warning signs of elder financial abuse is key in preventing it. During the webinar, Pirrello will cover common scams, what to watch for, and strategies to protect yourself or your loved ones from becoming a victim. To register, visit sdccu.com/fww.
“Protecting our community goes beyond helping people achieve their financial goals. It also means helping them recognize and prevent financial exploitation,” said Teresa Campbell, SDCCU president and CEO. “We’re proud to offer educational opportunities like this webinar that provide education and resources to keep the community safe from scams.”
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY SUMMERFEST 2026 MAKING HISTORY WEEK TWO
by La Jolla Music Society
LISTENING LOUNGE: COPLAND
Monday, August 10 • 1 PM • The Atkinson Room
Commissioned in 1942, Aaron Copland wrote Appalachian Spring specifically for choreographer Martha Graham and was inspired by her American spirit, describing her as: “…unquestionably very American: there something prim and restrained, simple yet strong, about her which one tends to think of as American.” His Pulitzer Prize-winning score tells a simple yet timeless story with lush, glowing melodies.
FREE
ENCOUNTER: UNMUTING MASTERWORKS AT THE EVOLVING KEYBOARD
Lecture/Recital by Angie Zhang
Tuesday, August 11 • 2 PM • The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Returning to SummerFest, award-winning concert pianist and educator Dr. Angie Zhang offers an illuminating Encounter lecture-recital that reimagines masterworks through the lens of the keyboard’s evolution. Zhang is widely recognized as one of the leading American period instrument specialists of the 21st century. She will draw on her experience as a performer, clinician, and recording artist, and audiences will have the unique opportunity to hear masterworks performed on three distinct instruments: the world’s most ornate Viennese fortepiano reproduction, an original Broadwood piano from Beethoven’s era, and the modern concert grand.
Registration is required
OPEN REHEARSAL: KORNGOLD’S SUITE FOR LEFT HAND AND STRINGS, OPUS 23
Wednesday, August 12 • 2 PM–3 PM • The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Zoltán Fejérvári, Arnaud Sussmann, Tessa Lark, and Paul Wiancko rehearse Korngold’s Suite for Left Hand and Strings, Op. 23
No registration required.
