Daily Business Report-Dec. 31, 2019
Dining at El Borrego
Small Business Success Story
City Heights’ El Borrego restaurant welcomes SBA officials
SBA Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development Allen Gutierrez (center in blue) visits SBA small business success story restaurant, El Borrego, in City Heights, with SBA San Diego District Director Ruben Garcia (front right) and the leadership team of local SBA resource partner organizations to enjoy lunch, while supporting the local small business community.
El Borrego, owned by Rodnia Navarro, and her mother Rosario Sotelo, started in a driveway with one customer, but quickly grew with people traveling hours for the “El Borrego,” which translates to the lamb. They started with a quarter of a pound of meat and in just three months they were going through 600 pounds of meat in one weekend. They opened their restaurant 12 years ago with guidance from Elias Sheinberg, a long-time volunteer counselor with SCORE San Diego.
In addition, they recently received financing through Accion to do some remodeling and add patio dining to their restaurant. The San Diego and Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the San Diego and Imperial Women’s Business Center (WBC) aided in preparing them for financing.
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How California is rewriting the law on online privacy
CALmatters
Our actions online have created a vast trove of information worth billions of dollars. Every time we search, click, shop, watch, send, receive, delete or download, we create a trail of data that companies can use to figure out our tastes and interests.
We also hand over information when we use social media or loyalty programs at our favorite stores.
This data has formed the foundation of the Internet economy, allowing advertisers to better target the people they want to reach — whether that’s a company that wants to sell you something or a politician who wants your vote.
But many Americans have grown concerned about what else can happen with all this data. Hackers have stolen it from email providers and credit card companies. Facebook was fined $5 billion for mishandling information on millions of people that political consultants exploited to influence the 2016 presidential race.
Health apps have been criticized for sharing their users’ most intimate details — including when they have sexor ovulate.
Responding to outcry that technology companies have invaded consumers’ privacy, California became the first state in the nation to pass a law giving people more control of their digital data.
The new rules take effect on Wednesday. Click here for an explainer that will walk you through what California is — and isn’t — doing to give you options to protect your privacy.
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San Diego to host Winter Meeting of National
Council of Legislators from Gaming States
Nearly 40 legislators from 19 states will be among 200 attendees when the Winter Meeting of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States takes place Jan. 10-12 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
“The participation and attendance of legislators from across the country underscores the importance of the NCLGS semiannual meetings as the only gaming conferences where the legislative decision-makers learn from industry leaders and from each other,” said NCLGS President William P. Coley, an Ohio state senator.
The Winter Meeting is open to the public. Although the Marriott room block has sold out, NCLGS is providing a list of eight first-class hotels that are within easy walking distance of, and offered at comparable rates to, the host hotel.
In addition to the dozens of state legislators, attendees will include gaming operators, suppliers, sports executives, attorneys, analysts, regulators, public officials, and others who have a stake in all aspects of legalized gambling.
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County closures for New Year’s Day holiday
County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Wednesday, Jan. 1 for the New Year’s Day holiday.
Additionally, all San Diego County libraries will close at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Essential services, including Sheriff’s Department patrols and animal control emergency response, will continue during the holiday.
County parks, preserves and campgrounds will be open during normal business hours on Jan. 1. However, there will be no public vehicle access or restroom availability with the exception of campgrounds and neighborhood day-use parks.
Facilities at several County Parks will be closed on the dates below.
The Fallbrook Community Center will be closed on Jan. 1.
The Lakeside Community Center will be closed on Jan. 1.
The Lakeside Teen Center/REC Club will be closed Jan. 1 through Jan. 4.
The Spring Valley Community Center will be closed Jan. 1.
The Spring Valley Teen Center/REC Club closed Jan. 1 through Jan. 6.
The Spring Valley Gym will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
The 4S Ranch Recreation Office will be closed on Jan. 1.
County offices will resume normal hours on Thursday, Jan. 2.
