SAN DIEGO -- At its next Member Open House on Wednesday, April 24, the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) will take input from participants on what kind of neighborhood event they want to see in Hillcrest.

In the tradition of South Park's Walkabout, North Park's 30 on 30th, and Little Italy's Kettner Nights, HBA is trying to figure out what its next neighborhood promotional event will be. The organization currently produces popular community events such as CityFest, Hillcrest Hoedown, Taste of Hillcrest, and Taste 'n' Tinis, but hopes to add another regular event to its lineup.

SAN DIEGO -- The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) has released a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for an online member directory project it will take on this spring. HBA plans to post the directory with information about each of its member businesses so that consumers have an easy way to find shopping, dining, and other services in the neighborhood.

Through the RFQ, HBA is looking for proposals to create the online directory database, with a number of requirements as listed in the request. Those interested in submitting a quote should do by 5 pm on April 30.

SAN DIEGO -- The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) will host its next member open house on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at Snooze, focusing on the topic of sustainability.

HBA holds quarterly mixers for business owners and others in the area to come together to network and discuss issues of importance to them.

Participants at this mixer will hear about how to operate a more sustainable business, and have time to share about sustainability practices they have employed. Participants will also have the opportunity to share suggestions for a more sustainable Hillcrest.

SAN DIEGO -- The first step in the installation of the Hillcrest Pride Flag began today.

Workers from the Southern California Soil & Testing, Inc. performed core testing this morning to prepare a geotechnical report in advance of construction.