Resident Profiles

LIVING IN THE CITY: Feeling Fit After Surviving Cancer

By Ron Donoho ● Profiles ● December 4, 2023

Lena Collins rebounded from her medical diagnosis and now helps other women stay healthy via fitness and nutrition coaching

LIVING IN THE CITY: All Sales Are Vinyl

By Ron Donoho ● Profiles ● November 29, 2023

Normal Records owner Caleb Minnick is his own boss and working his dream job in downtown San Diego’s East Village

LIVING IN THE CITY: She’s Earned Her Way Onto The Scoreboard

By Ron Donoho ● Profiles ● November 14, 2023

East Villager Jasmine LeFlore is working in the tech sector and striving to help other young females get a seat at the table

LIVING IN THE CITY: Her Daughter Inspired A Fun Business Side Hustle

By Ron Donoho ● Profiles ● November 7, 2023

East Village newcomer Deanna Ratnikova juggles family, work and a new venture aimed at keeping kids of all ages entertained

LIVING IN THE CITY: She’s Standing Up For The Urban Lifestyle

By Ron Donoho ● Profiles ● November 3, 2023

As a teen from Temecula, Tricia Moore’s goal was to live in downtown San Diego. The East Village resident sees the city as “a shining jewel.”