New name, same vibe: Slater’s 50/50 gives way to The Mixer in Liberty Station
After more than a decade, Slater’s 50/50 has been replaced at Liberty Station by The Mixer, a rebranded, locally owned concept. Retaining much of the original staff, the new restaurant offers lower prices, faster service and a broader menu, reflecting a shift away from chain-style operations toward a more flexible, community-focused dining experience.
Homeless people across San Diego County counted in annual pre-dawn census
The annual Point-in-Time Count surveys homelessness across San Diego County using volunteers assigned to mapped census tracts. Conducted before dawn, it provides a minimum estimate used to guide federal funding, though visibility limits mean some unsheltered individuals are likely missed.
Volunteer Group 12 spent the morning canvassing Allied Gardens, eventually locating multiple people living in vehicles. By the end of their shift, they had distributed all their supplies, offering brief moments of connection during the count.