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“An Evening with Annette Bening” Raises Over $200,000 for the San Diego Promise
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The Mobile Homeless in Clairemont by Bill Swank
They are known as “the mobile homeless” and are variously called
Johnson wrote, “It’s not such a great distance from ‘On the Road’ to in the street.” In January 2017, it was estimated
(Left to Right) SDCCD Chancellor Constance Carroll presents Annette Bening with a plaque recognizing the establishment of the Annette Bening Promise Scholarship as San Diego Mesa College President Pamela Luster and San Diego Promise students look on. Bening attended Mesa College in the late 1970s before transferring to San Francisco (Photo courtesy of SDCCD) State University where she earned a degree in theater arts.
San Diego Mesa College alumna Annette Bening provided plenty of star power at the San Diego Community College District’s (SDCCD) first-ever fundraising gala. “An Evening with Annette Bening to Benefit the San Diego Promise,” held September 20 at the San Diego Natural History Museum, raised over
$200,000 to support the district’s free community college program. Speaking at the sold-out event, Bening shared with the audience how the education she received at Mesa College helped prepare her for a highly successful acting career. A four-time Academy Award SEE San Diego Promise, page 6
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Jimmy and Lani don’t realize they are homeless
campers, vehicular housed, vehicle residents and worse. Neil Donovan, former executive director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, noted, “They are still hanging on to the remnants of their housed life.” Drawing from personal experience, Cynthia
(photo by Bill Swank)
almost 1,000 people in San Diego were living in their vehicles, up 17% from the previous year. It is not easy for the mobile homeless to live inconspicuously in Clairemont and surrounding SEE Mobile Homeless, page 8
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From the Publisher by Chris O’Connell
Greetings! First off, we are celebrating an anniversary. Back in October of 2011, I published the very first edition of this paper. It was ugly, but live and learn. Here we are, hard to believe, 7 years later still plugging along. I can remember people way back in the day, “You’re starting a newspaper are you crazy, this is the digital age!” Or someone asking me roughly about 6 months in, “What is your plan, how long can this last?” My reply was, “Get back to me in 2 years if I am still struggling (see self-funding) then it will not last and I will have pull the plug.” My mentality at the time was if I don’t try it, I will regret it. So, I tried it. Truth be told this paper should never have survived there was already a monthly newspaper in Clairemont and I was starting something fresh and brand new with zero following or fanfare. I will put a couple misconceptions to rest: I do not own a construction or remodeling company and I am not a realtor. This paper was not created as a marketing mechanism for another business which I am involved, because there is no other business this is it for me. The Clairemont Times was started for the community. If my Dad was alive in 2011, he would have probably advised against me starting a newspaper. He worked at one newspaper for 50 years his only job besides serving in WWII. The medium class job afforded him to raise a family own a home and even a beach house during retirement. He saw many changes in his 50 years. I only wish he was around to see the operation. This is a fun job and I get to meet a lot of great people and of course I have met some real snakes as well but to be expected. We are going to keep on plugging along! So, here’s to the past 7 years and to hopefully many more! This edition. Bill Swank as you saw on page 1 wrote a very, I would say, compelling piece on the homeless specifically homeless living in their vehicles. It is definitely food for
thought as the homeless/affordable housing issue has been in the news a great deal lately. On a lighter note Bill also submitted a piece (page 3) about the new lighted intersection of Morena Blvd & Balboa Ave. We are finally seeing some of the Mid Coast Trolley construction reach/impact the neighborhood. Should be interesting to see how this all plays out in that area and of course heading south on Morena Blvd. While on the subject of mass transit MTS has scheduled some open houses as it relates to bus routes and the Mid Coast Trolley (see page 20) and make a note to save the dates or attend any of the meetings if interested. Also, on page 1 and in the in the learning something new department how many of you were aware Annette Bening attended Mesa College. Major Garrett in his Padres column (p10) writes about a very specific Mulligan. We also have a new Commentary piece submitted this month about suing a certain major company up in the UTC area (p11) If you are in the Halloween spirit, and who isn’t? Check out the movie review from LoloLoves Films (on page 12) with a variety of Halloween films to get you in the mood. There is a lot of other what I hope you will find useful information throughout the following pages. I hope you enjoy this edition. And a sincere thank you to the readers, advertisers and contributors who have helped to make this paper grow over the years. I could not do this without the help and support of many people, including and a very key part of this operation Elaine Hall who is responsible for layout and graphic design. I would be up the creek without her!!!! Enjoy this edition folks. If there is something you would like to see in future editions or if you have comments or questions, please do not hesitate to call or email. (858) 752-9779 chris@clairemonttimes.com
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Is Morena Boulevard a “Stroad” or a “Reet” by Bill Swank
engineers to think about the bizarre things they are building.” Locals were surprised last The year when “Historic 101 cloverleaf Route” signs appeared on interchange Morena Boulevard. Few was created knew that from 1926 until over 100 years 1933, Morena was a vital ago. The link in the north-south purpose of highway between San Diego cloverleaf and Los Angeles. design is to For 85 years, Morena has facilitate the served as a dependable flow of traffic thoroughfare along the Vehicles wait at new traffic light signal on at busy railroad tracks from the San northbound Morena Boulevard at Balboa intersections (photo by Bill Swank) Avenue bridge Diego River into Rose without a Canyon. Since traffic moved need for traffic quickly, it was considered more of a road lights. Despite challenging topography for than a street. the site, a modified cloverleaf at Balboa Avenue and Morena has worked well for What is the future of Morena over 60 years. Boulevard? Is it a “stroad” or a “reet?” That changed on September 19, 2018. A traffic signal light at the south end of the Chuck Marohn refers to himself as a Morena Boulevard bridge over Balboa “recovering traffic engineer.” He created the became operational when access to term “stroad” (street/road) to explain the southbound Morena from eastbound Balboa predicament urban growth causes for was closed and rerouted under the bridge. As existing thoroughfares when traffic moves a result, early morning, northbound traffic too slow to be efficient, but too fast for easy on Morena was almost backed up to Baker access to business and residential areas. Street. Marohn, tongue-in-cheek stated, “I really There are now traffic lights at both ends was writing it as a way to push back at the of the bridge and this bottleneck has quickly engineering profession and get my fellow become a labyrinth of idling vehicles and
confused drivers… which will only get worse when the north Balboa offramp from Interstate 5 is completed and the Balboa trolley station is operational. Regarding placement of these new traffic lights, Anthony Santacroce, Senior Public Information Officer for the City of San Diego, said, “New traffic signal implementation follows careful traffic study. Traffic signals are not arbitrarily installed without consideration.” He added that placement of the Balboa trolley stop is under the purview of the Metropolitan Transit System and possible traffic lights at Santa Fe Street and the Balboa north offramp would be controlled by CalTrans. Construction projects have made Morena Boulevard very narrow and dangerous. Traffic is heavy and the safety of bicyclists is in jeopardy. Safe driving is predicated on anticipating the actions of other people on the road. When drivers are confused, their driving can become unpredictable and dangerous. Engineering mistakes/miscalculations and political solutions are not easy to modify and correct. Morena - Balboa interchange from the west prior to recent installation of traffic light signals near the middle of Morena Boulevard at the top of the picture (photo by Chris O’Connell on 9/23/15)
“Historic 101 Route” sign on Morena Boulevard (photo by Bill Swank)
Will Morena Boulevard turn into another headache like Clairemont Drive between Balboa and Clairemont Mesa Boulevard? Instead of four traffic lanes, will there be two traffic lanes and two bike lanes? Some Clairemont residents believe this is part of a conspiracy to make driving so difficult that we all will be forced to pedal bicycles. Email: Bill@ClairemontTimes.com
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Mt Etna Scoping Meeting Summary Community Meetings Open to the Public (Locations & Times Subject to Change)
Clairemont Town Council 10/4/18 (1st Thursday) 6:30pm Clairemont High School 4150 Ute Dr. 92117 Clairemont Community Planning Group 10/16/18 (3rd Tuesday) 6:30pm Alcott Elementary 4680 Hidalgo Ave. 92117 Linda Vista Town Council 10/18/18 (3rd Thursday) 6pm Baha’i Faith Center 6545 Alcala Knolls Dr.92111 Linda Vista Planning Group 10/22/18 (4th Monday) 5:30pm Linda Vista Library 2160 Ulric St. 92111
by Chris O’Connell
Close to 100 people attended a scoping meeting last evening (9/25/18) at the County Operations Center in Kearny/Serra Mesa regarding the proposed development of the former SD County Sherriff Crime Lab at 5255 Mt Etna Drive in Clairemont. The County is proposing redevelopment of the site to accommodate potentially 454 multi family units of which at least 50% will be affordable housing. The meeting was intended to be an opportunity for public input on the project additionally, there was a slide presentation which can be viewed: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/ dam/sdc/sdhcd/docs/newimages/9-25-18_ Notice_Of_Preperation_Scoping_Meeting _Presentation_COSD.pdf 23 members of the public stood up to voice their concerns on the record. Others in the audience spoke up or overshouted others formally speaking. By my count of the 23 public speakers, 21 expressed concern about the project, what it would do in the neighborhood, traffic, the type of people who would be living here, essentially saying this project should not be here. 1 person spoke in favor of the project and provided suggestions on services and ideas to better acclimate with the neighborhood and 1 person spoke in
terms of inquiring about the overall process and timeline. It should be noted the goal or purpose of the public comment was to listen to feedback as it relates to the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for a future report; the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). To say this process and terminology used by government officials, consultants etc is common knowledge to Joe & Mary Public is an understatement. The purpose of the meeting was in 30 minutes to give the public a slide presentation and then let the pubic speak/comment/ask questions for the remaining 90 minutes. A key point is the County was looking, and still is, for very specific feedback/public input. The public comment period is not per se an opportunity to voice your thoughts or opinions, but rather provide input on 3 environmental topics. The County is looking for specific public comment on: • Project Alternatives • ignificant Environmental Issues • Mitigation Measures Slide 9 actually states Environmental Factors Potentially Affected a list of 19 impacts which could affect or present a “potentially significant impact” to this project. SEE Mt. Etna, page 14
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Ross Elementary School to Celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 3rd, 2018 Ross Elementary School in Clairemont, will join schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 3rd, 2018. Approximately 250 students from Ross Elementary School will be walking to school on Wednesday along with parents, teachers and community members. The event will begin at 7:00 am with students, parents and community leaders walking from Carnival Supermarket at 3560 Ashford Street. Students will arrive at school at 7:45 am. Other special activities associated with the walk include a parent resource fair at the event location, giveaways and a school educational assembly. Walk to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and concern for the environment. The events build connections between families, schools and the broader community. The event is being organized by Ross Elementary School and Rady Children’s Hospital – Safe Routes to School Program. Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is
an international movement to increase the number of children who walk or bike to school safely. Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego has been implementing this program in communities throughout San Diego, including Ross Elementary School, for the last 18 years. The project works with the community and other government stakeholders to resolve barriers to walking, such as poor walkways, limited adult supervision or crime. The programs also encourage walking and biking to school as a way to incorporate a healthy, active lifestyle into a daily routine. Rady Children’s Hospital partnership with Ross Elementary School started in January 2017 and has brought positive impact to the school community. For additional local information, please contact school Principal Rosemary Cruz (principal) at (858) 800-5800. For additional information, please visit these websites: Walk to School Day in the USA www.walkbiketoschool.org Rady Children’s Hospital – Safe Routes to School Program: https://www.rchsd.org/programs-service s/center-for-healthier-communities/injuryprevention/safe-routes-to-school when I want to produce a highly visual and professional report. How is Capitalize Social Media different businesses. Therefore, I created my own from other media marketing companies? Since I specialize in working with local business to teach and implement strategies small businesses and that I had researched and nonprofits based in San evolved and over time. Diego, you will get What type of content does personalized strategy Capitalize Social Media use sessions with a member for social media marketing? of your local Live video has been the top community, yours truly! content medium to gain I offer monthly engagement from social media face-to-face meetings audiences for a few years now and the opportunity to recorded video is a close be an active part of the second. Personal photo process - that is the fun collage-style video and photos part! Social media depicting “behind-the-scenes” marketing is type content will do always ever-changing and perform well in any format Amy Airom, Founder, Capitalize evolving. When once you have engaged your Social Media working with me, I audience. assure you that your Best social media content is getting the marketing tools according to most organic visibility you? As I solely work with possible (minimal to no Facebook and Instagram, I can ads used) to increase tell you this: The Facebook brand awareness, bring Insights tab for Facebook value to your followers Business pages is robust. (creating that “Know, Instagram insights is quickly becoming more Like & Trust” factor) with the overall goal of intuitive as well. Although, with a consistent bringing in more customers to your business. and purposeful Facebook and/or Instagram Just last month, one of my clients was chosen content strategy, and depending on the by Facebook as a featured business for their metrics being measured, it is common to get a local Facebook Community Boost Event due pretty good idea of how your efforts are to the work that we had done together. I performing based on viewing the interactions would love the opportunity to help other local on your page and by listening to your clients. business owners in our community achieve Sprout Social is an analytics software that I use similar results!
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The era of constant connectivity has made people more demanding, and omnipresent brand messaging makes it harder for a business to stand out. Social media marketing is a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes, it helps in creating devoted brand advocates and even driving sales. Your customers are already engaging with brands through social media, and if you’re not speaking directly to your audience through social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest, you’re missing out on business! San Diego based marketing company ‘Capitalize Social Media’ helps manage customer engagement for the most popular social networks. The Clairemont Times caught up with founder Amy Airom to learn more about how the company is helping businesses connect with the audience. My interest in social media piqued in September 2014 when I created my own website, blog and social media following to share money-saving tips and advice. Over the course of those 2.5 years, I became very intrigued by the concept of social media marketing and how it could help small
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SANDAG Partners with Waze Carpool to Celebrate National Rideshare Week Free rides in San Diego County all week long (October 1-5) The SANDAG iCommute program has partnered with Waze Carpool to encourage commuters in the region to share the ride during National Rideshare Week, October 1 through 5. To celebrate, Waze Carpool will offer free carpool rides in San Diego County the first work week in October. Any trip starting or ending within county lines will be free through the app, no promo code required. “This will give people in the region traveling to and from work the opportunity to try carpooling at no cost. Carpooling is just one of many alternative transportation choices that help reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions,” said Terry Sinnott, Del Mar City Councilmember and SANDAG Board Chair. “I encourage every San Diegan to try carpooling.” Waze Carpool is a ridesharing app that matches drivers and riders who travel the same direction to work or home. Drivers pick up passengers and are reimbursed for gas money. Riders pay drivers through the Waze Carpool app. In celebration of
Rideshare Week, Waze Carpool will cover the driver’s expense at no cost to the rider. “Traffic in San Diego County is a big problem, and we’re thrilled we’re able to help alleviate the issue,” said Kate Balingit, Head of Carpool Go To Market at Waze. “By partnering with SANDAG to offer free carpool rides during Rideshare Week, we hope to show that it can be fun and easy for people to share rides: helping drivers and riders save time, money, and the environment while taking cars off the road.” SANDAG invites commuters to pledge to share the ride during Rideshare Week by choosing a carpool, transit, or vanpool commute. Commuters who fill out the pledge form online now through October 5 will automatically be entered to win an Apple Watch. Also during Rideshare Week, the region’s transit systems will be hosting the first-ever Free Ride Day on Tuesday, October 2. Visit www.sdmts.com/free-ride-day and http://www.gonctd.com/free-ride-day/ for more information. To learn more about Rideshare Week and the Waze Carpool promotion, visit: iCommuteSD.com/Rideshare.
October 2nd is National Name Your Car Day 42% of Californians name their vehicles? That is according to the just-released 2018 National Name Your Car Day Survey commissioned by the GM BuyPower Card – which surveyed 1,378 licensed drivers from the Golden State. The survey also revealed: • 52% of California drivers consider their car to be female • 32% of California drivers look to a car’s personality when selecting a name. • 73% of Californians feel more connected to their vehicles by naming them • Betsy (3%) and Lucy (2%) are the most common names of California vehicles—Betsy is the most popular name nationally
• Over 25% of Californians have acquired a new car in the past year–– 34% drive a car model of 2015 or newer • 44% say they spend between $1,000-$5,000 annually on their car––12% higher than national average • 15% say they spend over $5,000 annually • 61% of Californians consider Fuel efficiency to be the top priority when purchasing a new car • Californians most desire having backup cameras (22%) and lane/breaking assistant (19%) features in their vehicles • 27% of Californians start planning over a year in advance of purchasing a new vehicle
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nominee, Bening has won numerous awards and played critically acclaimed roles in films such as “Being Julia,” “The American President,” “American Beauty,” and “The Kids Are All Right.” Her newest film, “Life Itself,” opened in theaters on September 21st. A San Diego native, Bening has stayed connected with Mesa College over the years including serving as the commencement speaker in 2002. She is currently honorary co-chair of the San Diego Promise fundraising campaign along with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. “When I went to San Diego Mesa College, it was basically free and now it costs a lot of money and there are a lot of people who want to go to college who can’t afford it,” said Bening. “So the San Diego Promise program is trying to rectify that. That’s why I’m here, because I care and I want to give back and I want to say thank you and pass it on to other people who want the same opportunity that I had to go to a good community college.” In recognition for her many contributions, SDCCD Chancellor Constance M. Carroll made a surprise announcement that the district will establish the Annette Bening Promise Scholarship to be awarded to a district student who demonstrates academic excellence and a commitment to service. “All of our students have the capability of becoming distinguished alumni like Annette Bening,” said Carroll. “When they succeed, I hope that they will emulate her by providing opportunities for future students to excel. The San
Diego Promise is an excellent gift to our community and we are grateful to Annette Bening and to all of our donors who have made this possible.” Chancellor Carroll says the success of the fundraising gala and other fundraising efforts will allow the district to ensure any full-time student who wants to complete a two-year program at City, Mesa, and Miramar College can do so regardless of his/her financial situation. The historic program waives tuition and enrollment fees for the two years of full-time study toward an associate degree and provides other support, including textbook grants. While state funding is available to cover each student’s first year, the district is raising funds to provide tuition for each student’s second year as well as to support eligible students with the cost of textbooks. Approximately 2,200 local students are currently enrolled in the San Diego Promise for the 2018-19 school year, up from 661 students during 2017-18. In addition to Bening and Carroll, featured speakers included San Diego Promise students Rosemary Leyva (City College), Harley Sobreo (Mesa College), and John Warner (Miramar College) who shared stories about how the San Diego Promise has enabled them to attend college. Other event speakers included SDCCD Board of Trustees President Maria Nieto Senour, San Diego Regional Chamber President/CEO and Miramar College alumnus Jerry Sanders, Mesa College President Pamela Luster, and NBC 7 San Diego Reporter/Anchor and City College alumnus Artie Ojeda who served as emcee. To learn more about the San Diego Promise, visit: www.sdccd.edu/promise
Nov 4, 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Ends When local daylight time is about to reach Sunday, November 4, 2018, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 4, 2018, 1:00:00 am
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Summer has come and gone and wonderful Autumn is here. We may not have the changing of the colors, but liquid ambers around town give us the feel and of of course the aspens up in the mountains. Displays of pumpkins and mums at the store and already witches and goblins are making their appearances. We invite you to our Wednesday, October 3rd meeting at 1 p.m. at the Balboa Community Church. Directions below. Our program will be a speaker from WELD (Women Encouraging Living Donations). The topic will be “What it Means to be a Living Kidney Donor.” We are fortunate to live in a time when medicine has advanced so far. Refreshments will be served. At our last meeting, Councilwoman Lori Zapf spoke to us about how and why she became a council member and answered questions pertaining to Clairemont. Our book club discussed “Rest Now, Beloved” a mystery that takes
Does anyone know where I can find a Bird Scooter to ride??? (Sarcasm, good grief talk about a flock landing all over Clairemont, they are everywhere!)
place in the San Diego of 1933 and 1990.The Daytime Gourmet Group enjoyed a luncheon at the French Gourmet in Pacific Beach. We strive to find ways to be of service to our community. This month we will help to package goods for delivery at the Clairemont Christian Community Services to which we also donate food and toiletries. 300 used Mascara brushes were donated to “Wands for Wildlife”..They are used to cleanup distressed wildlife which are then returned to their natural environment. We collect pennies to help reforest the Cleveland National Forest right here in our own backyard. Scholarships are provided for a senior girl at Madison and Clairemont High Schools. We are a busy group. Interested? Come and join us. For more information about CWC, visit our website at www.ClairemontWomansClub.com or “like” us on Facebook. You may also call Jackie at (858) 273-7664 Directions: Balboa Community Church at 6555 Balboa Ave. Please park around the corner on Mt. Albertine in the church parking lot.
Religious Directory Clairemont Lutheran Church www.clairemontlc.org 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 Sunday Worship Times 8:30, 10:00 (English) & 11:30 am (Spanish) Sunday School for kids 9:45am Holy Cross Lutheran Church www.holycrossword.org 3450 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Church (858) 273-2886 Lifeline Community Fellowship First Saturday at 5:00pm Food/Fellowship Sunday Worship 9:00 am Christian Science Church and Reading Room www.christianscience.com • www.prayerthatheals.org 3410 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Phone (619) 276-5034 Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School: 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meetings: Noon Reading Room Hours: M-F 11am-3pm & Sat 11am-1pm Northminster Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Time 10:00a.m. 4324 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92117 www.northminstersandiego.com 858 490-3995 Northminster Preschool 858 270-3760
St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Church www.stcatherinelaboure.net 4124 Mt. Abraham Ave., San Diego, CA 92111 Phone (858) 277-3133 Weekend Mass Times Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am, 1pm/Spanish St. David’s Episcopal Church & Preschool www.saintdavidschurch.com 5050 Milton Street, San Diego CA 92110 Sunday Worship Times: 8:00am Holy Communion Rite I (Traditional) 10:30am Holy Communion Rite II (Contemporary) Wednesday Short Service w/Communion 6:15pm St. Mark’s United Methodist Church www.stmarksumcsd.org 3502 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Phone: (858) 273-1480 Sunday worship: 9:30 a.m. For information on advertising your place of worship in the Religious Directory please call or email Chris O’Connell, Publisher (858) 752-9779 chris@clairemonttimes.com
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Squaremont By Bill Swank
Pictured: Bill Swank outside the Buena Vista Garden Apartments on Cowley Way in 1955, with East Clairemont off in the distance.
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neighborhoods. Like undocumented immigrants, they try to avoid interaction with the police and continually search for a safe place to park for the night. Rick, Jimmy and Lani are part of this invisible Clairemont community. Rick has
quickly learned the truth about starving artists. He taught art part-time in community colleges for nearly 20 years, but employment was always tenuous. Part-time instructors are not well paid and do not have job security. Pete is currently without a job. He’s found a place to park his RV which has become a sanctuary. He explained, “Two Mexicans live in a camper and didn’t like all the trash in the lot, so they cleaned it up. They said this is our home and we don’t want to live in a (expletive). The problem with most people who live in campers is they throw all their (expletive) outside and people start to complain. We don’t want any trouble.” 51-year-old Floyd is from the Midwest and lives in his truck by choice. He gets by with day jobs. Floyd is a friendly man who has cultivated a clientele of seniors with a never-ending need for a handy
Kids play hide and seek among the cars at “Dreams for Change,” a safe, over-night parking lot for the mobile homeless in Kearny Mesa (photo by Bill Swank)
a camper-shell on the back of his old Chevy pickup. Although he is homeless, he is grateful for his dogs who provide companionship. Jimmy and Lani are labrador retrievers, brother and sister. He’s had them since they were abandoned as puppies in Mexico. Rick fell on tough times. He suffered a heart attack in his late fifties and can no longer work. The three subside on his modest social security check. In the early morning hours, the dogs run free on Fiesta Island. While the rest of Clairemont sleeps or drinks morning coffee, Rick has been awake for hours. “The dogs are ready for action. They don’t know we’re homeless,” says Rick. “They’ve got it made, better than most dogs who are stuck indoors while their owners are away at work. Dogs want to be close to their owners all the time. My dogs are always with me. It is a lot easier being a dog than it is being an old (expletive) without a home.” Pete grew up in Encinitas, went away to college, earned an art degree and
man. Admittedly, he has a drinking problem, but adds, “I don’t harm nobody except myself.” Friends let him use their shower and bathroom facilities. With Midwestern values and manners, he’s careful not to abuse the privilege. He feels police harass people who live in their vehicles. “There was a cop who used to hassle every one who had a camper at Mission Bay,” Floyd complained. “Now he’s up in Clairemont and he loves to hassle us. He should be going after criminals and not people who live in their cars.” He was pleased when a local judge recently ruled that police can not give tickets to people living in vehicles. There is also proposed legislation to limit law enforcement’s ability to impound vehicles used for housing. When asked if any of them had ever held a cardboard sign on a street corner, all of these men were mildly offended. It is a matter of personal dignity and self-respect that they would never consider begging.
www.clairemonttimes.com The Community Christian Service Agency at Clairemont Drive and Rappahannock serves low-income families and individuals. They are aware of numerous families who live in vehicles. Most parents have jobs, but cannot afford rent. CCSA advises this population to call Dreams for Change at 8804 Balboa Avenue for a safe place to park overnight. The facilities are provided by Jewish Family Services. Joseph is a chef who lost his job six months ago. Unable to pay rent, he put the family furniture and belongings into a storage unit. Joseph, Mary and their two kids (seven and nine) have been living in their car since then. Their nine-year-old son is autistic with special needs. For that reason alone, they do not want to be in a homeless shelter. They never thought they would become homeless. Jewish Family Service provides overnight parking, toilets and (photo by Bill Swank) Joseph is working again and showers for the mobile homeless they drive to the restaurant while Mary and the boys until they are asleep and then we talk wait in the car. They can’t save enough about our situation.” money to pay first and last month’s rent. “We can’t believe the situation we are Storage is $200 a month. Their furniture in,” repeated Mary. “We try to be strong is living better than they are. for our children, but we worry about the Joseph and Mary are polite, proud... future.” humiliated and terrified. “Miss Joanne” is affiliated with the St. “People treat you different when they Vincent de Paul Society at Holy Family realize you are living in your car. They Catholic Church in Linda Vista. “We’re really look down on you,” said Mary. “That has never happened to us before.” happy to pass on the blessings we’ve Then they found a special woman at received,” as she explained their Holy Family Catholic Church in Linda person-to-person mission. “We want to Vista. Mary choked up and her voice help the people we meet. Just listening cracked. “Miss Joanne is our guardian and being respectful is important.” angel,” she said. Holy Family is an aptly named church “Yes, she is our guardian angel,” echoed for the many services they provide to Joseph. “She’s a volunteer and she has families. really helped us. It’s not even her job. She Outdoorsmen just want to be left told us about Dreams for Change. It is alone, but there is a real and urgent need safe for our family here.” in our community for families with Kids are running around and laughing children living on the edge of panic. as we talk, but their kids are in the car. If politicians are truly serious about The autistic boy can’t talk or relate to other children. Are Joseph and Mary reducing homelessness, they must make typical modern, overly-protective parents families the top priority. or, realistically, have they adjusted to a new and potentially dangerous world? Email: Bill@ClairemontTimes.com Joseph said, “It breaks my heart to see To read all the Squaremont columns, visit: my kids sleeping in the back seat. We wait www.clairemonttimes.com/squaremont/
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Maggie Campbell is Fighting to Protect Proposition 13 From Politicians Trying to Raise Your Property Taxes! your family members and friends and ask them to join us as a volunteer to help get the message out to the public?
by Friends of Maggie Campbell
Public Safety Proposition 47 passed by California voters on November 4, 2014. It reduces certain drug possession felonies to misdemeanors. It requires misdemeanor sentencing for petty theft, receiving stolen property and forging/writing bad checks when the amount involved is $950 or less. Since the passage of Prop 47, offenders have been using it to their advantage. More than 4,300 state prisoners have been resentenced and released. I am committed to working with Law enforcement agencies to work through the consequences of Prop 47, referred to as unintended effects. There is an increase in robberies, property theft and other crimes throughout district 78 and the state. Officers are re-arresting the same offenders over and over again. Because of Prop 47, the offenders are being released back on the street. This appears to the general public as a slap on the wrist. I am committed to supporting legislation that will counter the unintended effects of prop 47 in the best interests of Public Safety for our families, communities, and businesses in the 78th Assembly District in support of Law Enforcement’s efforts. It is imperative that as a team, that we find a way to block the unintended effects of Prop 47 and revoke the offender’s ‘Get out of Jail Free Cards’!
Since 1978, Proposition 13 has placed stringent caps on California property taxes. It has severely limited property taxes. It’s among the lowest in the country for residential and commercial properties. In 2020, Todd Gloria and his union supporters seek to change key provisions in Proposition 13. They want the revenue that will be generated from the “split roll.” This will hurt everyone in the district regardless of your political party affiliation, and it will devastate businesses. Help Maggie to get this message to everyone one in the district, especially homeowners, business owners and renters who will be negatively affected by the threat to Proposition 13. Challenging the Incumbent Prior to Proposition 13, there were no Maggie is the leader that we need who limits on the increases for the tax rate or will fight for all of our civil and property value assessments in California. constitutional rights. She pledges to Some properties were reassessed 50% to represent everyone in this district. 100% in one year. “If you are unfamiliar with Gloria’s crazy Even though we will not vote on the policies, he was a attack on coauthor of the SB Proposition 13 until 239 which was “I am a staunch supporter of 2020, the political infamous for repercussions have preserving Proposition 13. I have eliminating the already begun! penalty for already begun the fight for you. Increased knowingly exposing property taxes will When you elect me in November, others to the HIV be passed on to you! you will give me the opportunity virus.” Businesses will But it’s not just to continue fighting for you now reduce about getting rid of employment, shut before the attack on Proposition Todd Gloria, but down, and relocate rather what Maggie 13 hits the ballot in 2020”, to other states. The will bring to cost of doing Maggie Campbell. Sacramento as State business in Assemblyman. So, California is already join us at the Quad Ale House on October high. This attack will make it more difficult 3rd from 6pm-8pm for a Meet & Greet to earn a profit. with Maggie and learn more about her We must all come together in support of plans when she gets to Sacramento.” the Maggie Campbell campaign for the Philip Mauriello, Jr., President SD 78th Assembly District who will fight to RNLA protect Proposition 13. Please reach out to
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Mulligan Anyone by Major Garrett
Andy Green’s middle name is Mulligan. That makes sense. As Padres manager, he’s had three. Three seasons and three mulligans. For those who do not play golf, allow me to explain. In golf, a mulligan is a really bad shot. It usually flies out of bounds or lands in a water hazard. Frequently it is a tee shot and is so unplayable you just pretend it didn’t happen. As your playing partners either split their sides in laughter or examine their cuticles to spare you further humiliation, you tee up another ball as if nothing ever happened. Really poor golfers like me lean on mulligans. They keep your spirits high - or prevent them from disintegrating into bottomless despair. Speaking of bottomless despair, Green has, in three consecutive seasons, managed the Padres to more than 90 loses (94 in 2016, 91 in 2017 and 94 and counting as of this writing). That puts him In historic Padres territory. As we all know, when it comes to Padre history, most of it is bad. There have been 19 Padre managers (slightly more than the number of uniform changes). Only one other manager in Padre history, supervised three straight seasons of 90 losses or more. He was the first Padres manager and his name was Preston Gomez (John McNamara came close, losing 102 games in 1975, 91 in 1975 and 89 in 1976). Gomez’s Padre managerial record (180 wins and 316 losses for a.363 winning percentage) is infamous not only because the Padres were tragically inept, but because of something known as the Curse of Clay Kirby. As you might be aware, the Padres are the only team in MLB history without a no-hitter. Kirby was throwing one in 1970. He had a no-hitter going through 8 innings in a home game against the New York Mets. Gomez pitch-hit for Kirby in the bottom of the 8th because the Padres were losing 1-0 (the Mets having scored in the 1st on a walk, two stolen bases and a fielder’s choice). The Padres lost the no-hitter and the game 3-0 and the curse has persisted. Thank you Preston. Now. Back to Mulligan. Andy Mulligan Green has had three seasons Padre management is essentially forgetting. Andy Mulligan Green is not on the hot seat. No one in baseball circles expects him to be fired. As someone who lives in Washington that is astonishing when you consider last year the Nationals front office fired
manager Dusty Baker after he WON 95 games or more for two straight seasons. The Nationals fire a two-time 95+ winner and the Padres keep a three-time 90+ loser? Talk about Mulligans. Andy Mulligan Green is forgiven because...because....because. Why is Andy Mulligan Green forgiven? Oh, that’s right. The roster has been inept. Not enough talent. When the talent arrives Andy Mulligan Green will mold it into greatness. This is the theory. After all, Andy Mulligan Green won in the low minor leagues (The Missoula Ospreys were champions of the Pioneer League in 2012 and Green was Southern League manager of the year in 2013 and 2014 helming the Mobile BayBears) before the Padres picked him from obscurity in 2015 as their new skipper. Back then Andy Mulligan Green was touted as a younger version of Joe Maddon, a seer with wit and zen-like patience suitable for young players with bright futures. Still waiting. I’m not suggesting the Padres should fire Andy Mulligan Green. But I do have some basic questions. 1. Who has gotten better playing for Andy Mulligan Green? My only answer is Hunter Renfroe. Will Myers? No. Eric Hosmer? No. Austin Hedges? No. Manuel Margot? Travis Jankowski? No. Carlos Asuaje? No. Jose Pirela? No. Any Padre starting pitcher? Other than Tyson Ross, No. (Many like Luis Perdomo and Brian Mitchell) have gotten worse. How about basic execution in terms of bunting, stealing bases, hitting cutoff men and executing pickoffs? Lots of fans watch more games than I do, but I haven’t seen it. The box scores keep telling the same story - loss after loss, stranded runner after stranded runner, strikeout after strikeout and blowup inning after blowup inning. I have read all about the hot lava of talent on the verge of erupting. I am very excited about it. So are most MLB writers. I also know the Padres have had fine managers who won when the talent was good and lost when it was putrid. Bruce Bochy is a Hall of Famer with three World Series rings with the Giants (a franchise with big bucks and high expectations). Bud Black is winning in Colorado and won when he had talent in San Diego. Managers cannot play for the players. But they can guide them, inspire them and lead them. Excellent players have come to Andy Mulligan Green’s clubhouse and flattened out. Young players with potential have too (Renfroe being the one exception). Yet Andy Mulligan Green is safe from scrutiny. Why? What is his resume? What are his results? What is his system? How does he hold himself accountable? How
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does he pretend these results laughingstock loses and the dissipation of existing and promising talent - are acceptable? How does the Padres front office? I know why I need Mulligans. Do the Padres know why they need Andy Mulligan Green? Hope so. Do you have a Padres or Clairemont
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Here is What Happened When I Sued Westfield UTC by Tamara Milic
Recently my neighbor and I (plaintiffs) sued Westfield Development Inc. (defendant) in small claims court, Milic vs Westfield, case # 37 2017 00049647 regarding significant night noise and blatant violations of city ordinances with no prior notification. Although we had won a $5000 judgement in small claims court, Westfield hired a prestigious attorney, Peter M. Hughes, from the Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dickerson Law Firm to appeal in Superior Court. It appeared that Westfield did not want to lose the case since it might encourage other neighbors to sue. Remember when banks were too big to fail. Well, Westfield’s defense was that they harmed too many residents to be sued. Superior Court judge Richard E. L. Strauss allowed Westfield’s legal team to turn the case from violations of city ordinances into a construction seminar. It was meant to be trial de novo but judge Strauss seemed to have formed his opinion before the trial. Our case was doomed from the start. Judge Strauss commenced the proceedings by stating that that he was very familiar with the case and that he wanted to hear only what is new. While the defense had a clear lane for presenting their arguments nearly everything we brought up was stonewalled by the judge to the extent that he was not willing to view any of our video evidence, read newspaper clips, and hear the statements of University Towne Square homeowners and our HOA president. When it came to our witness testimony, Judge Strauss questioned her first and his line of inquiry was directed more to deliberately disorient her and derail our case. There was not enough time for us to cross. A good example of judge’s bias against us was in the helicopter argument. In August 2017, for 3 weekends in a row, at 6 A.M. Westfield used a helicopter to transport plants and heavy equipment to the mall. During the small claims proceedings Westfield’ s lawyer could not produce the flying permit and an approval letter to fly in a heavily congested area. They failed to present the flying permit
for their Superior Court appeal. Although the small claims judge viewed our video footage twice, judge Strauss deemed it unnecessary and accepted the verbal statement by Mr. Drew Peterson, defense’s main witness and foreman of Suffolk construction, who stated that it was hard to obtain a permit from FAA and that he had heard that someone from Westfield Development claimed they had seen the permit, to which judge Strauss replied “I believe you”. Had Judge Strauss viewed our video footage of the helicopter flying over our rooftops, hovering in the trees of Macy’s parking lot in order to drop plants and heavy equipment intended for the mall he would not have accepted the defense’s argument that they did not have to provide notification for flying above 500 feet. Even the e mail of former Westfield’s VP Development, San Diego Region, Mr. John Alderson, who apologized profusely for the incident, had no impact on the judge’s opinion. Often construction foremen have incentive clauses. This leads to all manner of other ordinance violations like pumping concrete up a hundred feet at one in the morning with extremely loud, diesel pumpers. Then at four in the morning the metal dumpsters are changed out with deafening resonate banging. After they had lost in small claims court the defendant corrected some of their behavior. When Hazard Construction contractor did road work on Nobel drive, for Westfield, they made sure that the notification notice was sent to residents living in close proximity of the construction site and were able to show the night noise permit issued by the city for the location in question with dates and times. We asked the judge to view those documents with intent to show how it should be done, but he refused. Judge Strauss did not accept that the Superior Court trial was about previous violations. He turned it into a referendum on future actions. Judge Strauss did not give a full explanation of how he reached his decision or why was Westfield allowed to violate city ordinances. He noted briefly at the end that unfortunately this was what construction was all about and that we had to live with it. Upon leaving he added
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Janet Tope (858) 717-2042 “This case does not deserve any money.” When the trial was over, the bailiff handed me back the judge’s file copy with the court added yellow post it note of a sarcastic frown face emoji. Does Judge Strauss mock all plaintiffs? Are wealthy mega corporations like Westfield immune to our laws? Did Westfield’s wealth influence the Judge and give him permission to mock the plaintiff? Judge Strauss, like most judges, keeps track of how often their rulings are
appealed and overturned, kind of like a batting average in baseball. The judge knows that if he ruled in our favor, Westfield had the money to appeal, possibly overturning the judge’s ruling affecting his reversal rate. We really need Judges who take violation of laws and ordinances seriously and Judges who do not use the inherent expense of the legal system as a cudgel to punish the little guy. Tamara Milic has been a resident of University Towne Square since 2001.
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8 Hilarious Horror Comedies to Put You in the Mood for Halloween! by Lolo & Big J
We love watching horror movies year-round, but some movie watchers don’t like to be disturbed beyond reason and still want to get in the Halloween spirit. Today, we wanted to share a list of our favorite horror comedies that will make you laugh and get you in the Halloween spirit at the same time! *Some Lighter Fare* -Young Frankenstein: Few things are better than Mel Brooks’ spoof on “Frankenstein.” With a quotable script, some very memorable scenes, & a ton of great performances, we look forward to watching this film every year because it puts us in the perfect mood for Halloween. (rated PG) -Little Shop of Horrors: It’s hard for us to watch this movie & not sing along with its great music. It’s probably the funniest, most entertaining movie you may ever see about a man-eating plant. With a fantastic cast including Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, Bill Murray, John Candy, & Jim Belushi, how can you go wrong? (rated PG-13) *Middle-Of-The-Road Scary* -Shaun of the Dead: Edgar Wright’s “Shaun of the Dead” plays with expected horror movie tropes & stereotypes to create a witty, riotous, entertaining zombie flick that doesn’t shy away from blood, guts, & peril. We love this movie! (rated R) -What We Do in the Shadows: We can remember taking a chance on this film at our local Reading Town Square cinema having no clue who Taika Waititi was several years ago. This mockumentary is a positively hilarious breath of fresh air in an over-saturated, stale genre. It provides a wonderful, satirical take on the vampire lore, full of blood, jokes, & deadpan humor. (rated R) -The Cabin in the Woods: This is the ultimate dark comedy spoof for avid fans of horror. It offers dozens of homages of many wonderful horror franchises, while at the same time playing with their expected genre tropes. It also offers a narrative that tries to explain why those cliches exist & how the deaths of these characters are always for a greater good in a perfectly twisted way. (rated R) *Full-Fledged Dark Horror Comedies* -Evil Dead 2: This is more of a remake than a sequel. “Evil Dead 2” has grown in popularity over the years, making it one of the most beloved cult films of all time. It is even more loved than its horror-focused
predecessor! This film blends over-the-top gore with slapstick humor, combined with the charming, witty line delivery of Bruce Campbell into one fun package full of demons out to swallow your soul. (rated R) -Dead Alive: Before Peter Jackson made his name with “Lord of the Rings,” he was directing splatterhouse horror comedies like this. “Dead Alive” offers tons of quippy, sometimes cheesy dialogue, some low-brow humor, a lot of grotesque body horror, and a lawn mower used as a weapon in one of the bloodiest scenes of all time. Those with weak stomachs may want
to avoid this one. (rated R) -Black Sheep: When you think of “scary” animals, sheep are probably close to the bottom of the list with their mild demeanor & puffy white coats. As such, mutant flesh-eating sheep are perfect as this unexpected horror movie antagonist. This movie has a concept so wild, it’ll make you chuckle at the mere thought of it. (rated R) Visit our blog at www.lololovesfilms.com for more reviews, and follow us @lololovesfilms on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat for extra content! For inquiries or comments, please email: lololovesfilms@gmail.com.
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seating, lots of tasty beer, and we’re ready to pour it for you.” Congratulations are in order to the breweries featured in this column for their 2018 Great American Beer Festival medals. The GABF was held September 20-22 and many of our local brewers were in Denver that week. Gold medal winners include Societe’s Coachman for their Session IPA, Karl Strauss’ Liquid AC for English Style Summer Ale, and Eppig’s Natural Bridge Vienna Lager in the Session Beer category. Silver medalists include Duck Foot’s Redrum in the wood
and barrel aged category, and Groundswell’s Piloncillo, for American Brown. Bronze medals went to Kilowatt’s Chocolate Macadamia Nut Stout, in the chocolate beer category, Groundswell’s Know Ego for their classic Dry Irish Stout, and BNS’ Rail Gun Wee Heavy in the Old Ale category. Brian Riehm is a long-time Clairemont resident and follower of the local craft beer scene. You can keep up with all his beer reviews by following @BrianRiehm on Twitter and reading his blog (brianssandiego.blogspot.com/)
City of San Diego Renames Street Outside Petco Park in Honor of Trevor Hoffman Trevor Hoffman Way will Share Street Corner with Tony Gwynn Drive The San Diego City Council last month approved the renaming of a street outside Petco Park in honor of San Diego Padres legend and Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman. The stretch of Park Boulevard between Imperial Avenue and Tony Gwynn Drive was officially changed to Trevor Hoffman Way on Friday, Sept. 28, before the final home stand of the 2018 Padres season. “As one of the best closers in baseball history and a legendary member of the Padres, we couldn’t be more thrilled to honor Trevor Hoffman for his contributions to the game, his entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and the joy he has given so many San Diego fans,” said Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer. “It’s especially fitting that his street will connect with Tony Gwynn Drive so the longtime teammates will share an intersection
outside of Petco Park.” Following his 19-year career in Major League Baseball, Hoffman was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on July 29. He set a National League record with 601 saves – including 552 during his 16 years as a member of the Padres. He joins Tony Gwynn and Dave Winfield as Padres in the Hall of Fame. “We’re thrilled that Padres fans will forever be able to visit the iconic intersection of Trevor Hoffman Way and Tony Gwynn Drive at Petco Park,” said Padres Executive Chairman Ron Fowler & General Partner Peter Seidler. “They are two of the greatest individuals to ever wear a Padres uniform, and we’re thankful to the City of San Diego for recognizing their contributions to America’s Finest City.” The Padres submitted the application to rename the street two days after Hoffman was inducted. The Padres are covering all costs associated with the signage.
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I would again encourage all to look at the 13 slide deck link provided above. If you have public comment, you can email, or snail mail or attend the next Scoping meeting, which had not been scheduled as of last evening, however, it was stated the County hopes to have it “within 2 weeks” at a location closer to the project. What next? The next not yet scheduled scoping meeting is very important, however, just as important and according to slide 5 would be on 11/1/18 (tentative schedule) the Planning Commission (PC) meeting open to the public downtown. Here the County will be requesting a recommendation to move forward with an application of the project to the Planning
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acre to 79 units per acre. The site is roughly 4 acres. Last evening was really the first opportunity to provide feedback, however at this point of time things are progressing public comment is 100% necessary. A lot of public comment focused on the secretive and the fast pace of the project, in addition to the size of the project not fitting within the character of the neighborhood. If you think there are alternatives, or significant environmental issues or mitigating factors this is what the county wants to hear in person, via email or snail mail. The deadline to accept public comment October 19th. Public input is key. Submit via email, snail mail at the next scoping meeting and at the PC meeting downtown on 11/1 (tentative schedule). Is there a chance this property will be redeveloped? Yes. Is the idea of potentially
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• Oct. 27, 2018 - Southwest High School, 1685 Hollister Street (south parking lot) • Jan. 26, 2019 – SDCCU Stadium, 9449 Friars Road (southwest parking lot) Residents can also drop off household hazardous waste for free by appointment only on Saturdays at the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility, located north of State Route 52 at 5180 Convoy Street. Residents can call ESD at 858-694-7000 Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to schedule an appointment or visit www.sandiego.gov/HazWasteSafeDisposal to make an appointment. To search for a used oil and oil filter recycling location in your neighborhood, visit CalRecycle’s website. www.calrecycle.ca.gov
Commission. *In lay terms the County is saying, “Hi Planning Commission we (County) have a project that checks some boxes it looks like it could be a fit giving the affordable housing crisis in San Diego. There is a county owned property in Clairemont no longer in use, etc. etc. We would like to submit this application to get the ball rolling. The application is a Community Plan Amendment (CPA) which is changing the zoning from commercial to residential. The PC at this early stage is in essence the gatekeeper. The PC could say sure we approve the application or we have concerns. On 11/1 zoning change is not happening, but rather does the PC recommend to move forward with the application. This project will go again before the Planning Commission see timeline slide in addition to the Clairemont Community Planning Group and ultimately City Council. *The above is super basic terminology, trying to put it in normal speak rather that city, county, planning language which can be confusing. The property is currently zoned for commercial use. The proposed plan amendment is requesting to change the zoning from Commercial to Residential and increase the density from 45 units per
450 units, extreme in the neighborhood that is not my call. I would say if you have ideas, if you support affordable housing submit your suggestions (alternatives) if you think no way then again submit your (alternatives). Now is the time the October 19th deadline is fast approaching. To learn more about this project the website which has just been set up by the County is: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/conte nt/sdc/sdhcd/community-development/cu rrent-housing-developments/ Here is a shorter version which will take you to the exact same website above and a little easier: https://clmttimes.news/mtetnadr Mail or Email your comments to: Email: marc.cass@sdcounty.ca.gov Or Marc Cass County of San Diego Department of General Services 5660 Overland Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 Reference: Clairemont Mesa Community Plan Amendment and Rezone Project Case No. WT-4224097
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Random Acts of Greenness: Sustainable & Regenerative Practices by Susan Lewitt
How can we be greener, more regenerative and more ecofriendly? Here are some suggestions: Halloween: Make your own costumes from recycled clothing and other recycled materials. Give out organic treats or small books. Avoid treats with unsustainable palm oil or GMOs. Food for thought: Organic foods are not just healthier. They are better for our climate. Fertilizers and pesticides contribute to climate change. Pesticides also damage more than the targeted pests and they can make people sick too. Consider organic vegan options, which are more sustainable. Recycling: Please keep plastic bags and film out of curbside recycling bins. Please don’t put trash in recycling bins or recycling in trash bins. Please take newspapers, ads, and magazines out of their plastic bags before recycling them curbside. Recycle clean dry plastic film at grocery stores or wherever there’s a bin for plastic film. Take magazines to waiting rooms and leave some for others to read, instead of trashing them. Driving: Idling is bad for your engine and gives off more toxins due to loss of efficiency. If you are waiting more than 30 seconds, please shut off your engine and save gas. Dog walkers: While I am out there picking up after my dog, I also pick up other pet waste and cigarette butts and
then I deposit them into one pet waste bag, plus I pick up any litter that I can carry. I use plant based biodegradable waste bags, but only one per walk. No matter how much I pick up, I have been able to fit plenty into one bag. Water Savings: Save rinse water from washing dishes to use for plants. Instead of rinsing all the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, just scrape off visible food scraps and rinse out the dishwasher’s filter between each load. Install rain barrels. Consider bioswales when redoing your landscaping. These will keep the rainwater in your landscaping and in the ground. Turn the water off while you are brushing your teeth, washing your hands or while soaping up or using conditioner in the shower. Reject, Recycle, Reuse: Think reusables. If you don’t need it, don’t take it, like extra plastic utensils from a takeout restaurant. If you can’t use something, sell or donate it, like sauce packets or toys from kid’s meals. Plant Sale: Native plants attract and support native pollinators, and use less water. Native plants can populate any style garden from formal to wild, many of which can be seen throughout San Diego. For a broad selection of native plants to add to your garden or to start a native garden, please come to the California Native Plant Society’s Fall Native Plant Sale in Balboa Park’s Casa Del Prado Theater Courtyard, Saturday October 13, from 9 am to 3 pm. www.cnpssd.org
Five Tons of Trash and Debris Removed from Fire-Prone Canyons From the Office of District 7 San Diego Councilmember Scott Sherman
With a goal of reducing the risk of wildfires in San Diego’s most fireprone areas, the City of San Diego has begun clearing trash and debris from canyons as part of Mayor Faulconer’s “Clean SD” initiative. According to San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, the City has seen the number of fire incidents related to camping or cooking increase from nearly 150 in 2014 to almost 300 in 2017. The “Clean SD” initiative expanded to include canyons on August 13th and already more than five tons of trash and waste has already been removed. Since November, crews have removed 158 tons from the river, 168 tons from downtown streets and sidewalks. District 7 has many communities where houses go right to the canyon edge.
In fact, around 45,000 structures are along canyon edges throughout the city. This cleanup effort goes a long way to help mitigate fire risks and keep residents and firefighters safe. The 1,400 tons of debris included: • 481 tires • 4595 mattresses and box springs • 1,577 shopping carts • 203 appliances Also, San Diego residents should take the time to ensure they have taken the proper precautions to protect their family and property. It is also important to remember that wildfire danger isn’t just near Canyonlands. In the 2007 fires, houses were burning when the fire-front was miles away. Flying embers have been known to travel over five miles from a wildfire. For safety tips, please visit the FireRescue’s website at www.sandiego.gov/fire/safety/tips/wildland
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Saturday, October 6 • 10:00 am -12:00 pm Composting & Vermicomposting Workshop-FREE! Come to the Tecolote Nature Center to learn all about composting and join a community of people doing good things for the earth! Space is limited so please register today at solanacenter.org/events to secure your spot. Sunday, October 7 • 9:00 am Sunday in the Garden Start your Sunday off right! Help Ranger Erika in the native plant garden. Meet like-minded people, stop and smell the roses…and prune them while you’re at it! Saturday, October 13 • 8:00 am Birding Walk * Meet at the Tecolote Nature Center The Tecolote Canyon Interpretive Group will be hosting a birding walk in Tecolote. This walk is intended for beginning and intermediate birders and will focus on the birds that frequent coastal sage, chaparral and riparian habitats. Binoculars are recommended as well as adequate water and sun protection. Wednesday, October 17 • 1:30-3:00 Art & Activities for Kids- FREE! Join us for some fun nature and Halloween themed craftivities! Saturday, October 20 • 9:00-11:00 Weed Warriors Volunteer with the Park Rangers to clean up your canyon. Gloves and tools provided. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. No flip flops please. Bring water. Saturday, October 27 • 8:00 am Audubon Society Birding Walk All skill levels welcome. Join friendly, knowledgeable bird enthusiasts on an easy walk to look and listen for birds. Binoculars recommended. Sorry, no dogs please. Activities are posted at www.meetup.com/Friends of Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center. Like us on Facebook/Friends of Tecolote Canyon www.friendsoftecolotecanyon.org
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All city libraries will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 11 for Staff Development Day. Little Ones Sign Language Storytime 10/4 & 10/18 10:30am Children and their caregivers can learn ASL sign language while hearing great stories! Halloween Baby & Toddler Storytime 10/25 10:30am All the fun of storytime but with a Halloween twist! Children are encouraged to dress up for this event! Fridays: Preschool Storytime with Miss Fran! 10:30am Join Miss Fran as she reads fun picture books and sings songs! Kids & Teens Book Club for Kids! 10/23 4:30pm A book club especially for kids ages 9 and up! This student-run club is a chance for young people to read and discuss their favorite books. This month the group will discuss “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson. Tuesdays: Homework Help 6pm With kids back in school that means the return of homework help available free at the library. Trained volunteers are here to help kids get unstuck on those difficult problems or writing assignments. Thursdays: Game Time 3pm Break out the board games for a little tabletop fun! Thursdays: Kids Craft Club 4pm Craft time has something new every time! Saturdays: Button Making 10:30am Express yourself by making your own buttons to decorate your backpack or clothes! Bring your own pictures or use some of ours! Materials are free! Adults Make Your Own Book! 10/23 6pm Now is your chance to learn simple binding techniques and make a book of your own. Make one for yourself or create a unique gift for someone else! Space is limited so contact the library to reserve
your place. Acrylic Painting with the Masters 10/27 1pm Join artist and teacher Donna Davis as she shows how to paint in acrylics. All supplies are included and you can take home your art at the end! Space is limited so call to reserve your place! Music Concert 10/31 6pm Featuring the music of Duo Decorus. Duo Decorus is a virtuoso ensemble comprised of violinist Päivikki Nykter and cellist Cecilia Kim. This free concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Clairemont Library. Literary Book Club 10/3 6pm The Book Club will be discussing, “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah. All Ages 3D Printer Clairemont Library’s own 3D printer is available for use by interested young people and adults. We have yet to set up regular open times but those interested in printing something can talk to library staff for details. Designs should be saved as .STL files. To see thousands of pre-made designs go to www.thingiverse.com. Prints should take less than two hours. NORTH CLAIREMONT BRANCH 4616 CLAIREMONT DR. 92117 (858) 581-9931
Scrabble Club 10/2 5pm 10/4 & 10/18 1pm Sparkle, with Love on a Leash 10/13 10:30am A certified therapy dog, will love to share a story and meet with you in the Children’s Area. The Book Sale 10/13 9:30am-1 There is always a fine selection of used and special books, many of which would make lovely gifts or enhance a display in your home. NC Book Club 10/16 6:30pm To discuss “Fever, 1793” by Laurie Halse Anderson. Copies are available at the front desk now. Book Repair Workshop 10/23 2pm Bring your damaged books and learn how to restore them to usable condition during this step by step program. Call or stop by to sign up. Sensory Story Time 10/24 2pm An inclusive story time for children ages 3-8 of all abilities, especially those with special needs, features stories, songs, and rhymes in a small group environment Please call to register. Zentangle Pumpkin Greeting Card Program 10/25 1pm Discover how this incredible art method encourages the relaxed creation of beautiful, intricately patterned drawings with little or no art experience. Space is
limited so call or stop by to sign up. Celebrate Día del los Muertos by attending the Sugar Skull program 10/29 4pm All materials are provided for this fun event. Call or stop by to sign up. Movie Night 10/30 5pm Will feature a 2017 animated film about a 12-year-old, music-loving boy who makes an unforgettable journey to the Land of the Dead Monday through Thursday Homework Help 3pm Struggling with homework? Come in to receive free Homework Help. BALBOA BRANCH 4255 MT. ABERNATHY AVE, 92117 (858) 573-1390
The fall season is here and Balboa Branch Library has its usual wonderful selection of events for the community to experience fun and educational programs for all ages. Join us throughout the month of October. We look forward to seeing you! October Special Event Trick or Treat around the library! (6th grade & younger) 10/31 1-4pm Children & Teens Teen Read Week! “It’s Written in the Stars…. READ!” 10/7-10/13 Contact library staff more information 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Yes, it’s possible to accomplish by reading one book a day and you’ll be finished in 3 years! Contact library staff more information. Preschool Storytime and Craft W/ Miss Remi 10/4 & 10/18 10am (b-5y/o) Listen to a terrific story and make a story-based craft. Wee Reads for Baby & Toddler 10/5 & 10/19 10:30am (b-5y/o) Enjoy stories, music, and rhymes Teens Book Discussion 10/5 3:45 (7th& 8th) Read “Whirligig” by Paul Fleischman and then join us for a lively book discussion. Copies available for checkout. Paws to Read Tuesday 10/9 6-7pm (pre k-6th) Practice reading out loud to patient therapy dogs Drop in and Play 10/12 10:30am Enjoy playtime with babies and toddlers while getting to know other families in the community. Pajama Signing Storytime w/ Miss Jennifer 10/23 6pm (b-5y/o) Learn signing while enjoying storytime in your comfy pajamas. Make a Project Wednesday 10/17 3:30-4:30 (3rd gr & Up) Create your own String Art Project. All supplies provided. No sign-up required. Children’s Book Discussion Friday
10/19 3:45 (3rd-6th) Read “Sheets” by Brenna Thummler and then join us for a lively book discussion. Copies available for checkout. Sign up required. Signing Storytime W/ Miss Jennifer 10/25 10am (birth-5y/o) Learn signing while enjoying storytime, music, and bubbles. Special Drop-In & Play 10/26 10:30am (b-5 y/o) Enjoy playtime with babies and toddlers while getting to know other families in the community. Come in costume if you like! Play and then Trick or Treat around the library. Mondays: Lego Club 4-5pm (pre k-6th) Build your LEGO masterpiece Wednesdays: Great Read-Aloud w/ Miss Terri 6pm (k-2nd) Listen to entertaining stories while practicing listening skills Thursdays: Homework Help Returns! 3:30-5:30 (k-8th) Bring your homework questions in and our tutor can assist you Saturdays: Kids’ Krafternoon 1-2pm (k-4th) Create a fun craft to take home Adults Stitching Circle 10/2 & 10/8 2-3:30pm Bring your knitting, crocheting, and other stitching projects to the library. Instruction may be included. Balboa Book Discussion Club 10/16 11:45 Read “Year of Wonders” by Geraldine Brooks and then join us for a lively book discussion. Copies available for checkout. Wednesdays: ESL - Adult Beginning English 12-2pm Geared toward newcomers learning English. Wednesdays: Tech Tutoring 10/3, 10/10, 10/17 & 10/31 12:30-1:30 Bring your own device to the library for help with technology skills. Sign up required. Thursdays: Adult Writers Group 10/4, 10/18 & 10/24 1:45-2:45 Participate in writing exercises designed to help call forth your talents.
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Reward Offered for Clairemont Cold Case Homicide of Lori Ann Mooney San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s) who murdered Lori Ann Mooney almost 27 years ago. On June 8, 1991, at approximately 6:09 a.m., San Diego Police Officers responded to the Clairemont Friendship Senior Center, located at 4425 Bannock Avenue, for a report of a body found. A nearby resident discovered the body of 29-year-old Lori Ann Mooney during his morning walk. Investigators determined that Mooney had been the victim of a homicide. Mooney was a resident of Clairemont and up until the time of her death, had frequented the area near the Friendship Senior Center. Mooney was often seen
riding around the neighborhood on her Suzuki motorcycle. Anyone with information about this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.
Kim Cares Tech Tip Charging Your Portable Electronic Devices, The Right Way by Kim Schultz
In my business, Kim Cares Electronic Help, undoubtedly the most misunderstood topic is regarding the “The Right Way” to charge, our Smartphones, Laptops, and Tablets, etc. Remember, all portable electronic devices, (ie, bluetooth speakers and even digital home phones) come with manufacturer’s instructions regarding charging their batteries to optimize their life span. What is the Average Lifespan? The average Ion- Lithium Battery (what most of our devices use) when charged correctly, are said to have a 3-5 year life. Why is this so Important? Because, the habit of charging incorrectly, will cost you, in some cases, big bucks! Are you aware that lots of “smartphones” do not have replaceable batteries? Here are Some Rules: •Charge your cell phones and laptops, etc., only when they get to around 20 percent.
Then charge them to anywhere from 90-100 percent. Do not leave them plugged in overnight. (Constant overcharging can literally “fry” your battery) •Do use either the manufacturer provided charging cable or a manufacturer approved cable. (Random cables might not match the correct voltage.) And be aware of the new micro USB-c cables, they might look like your old one, but they are different and using the wrong one could ruin your phone’s charging port. Try not to overuse, super rapid rate charging cables. Slow and steady is best. But, if you do need to replace a battery, I suggest making your first stop to Batteries Plus Bulbs store. They have a wide selection of all kinds of in-stock batteries, usually are the lowest price in town, and they warranty their products. Battery Plus Bulbs 2810 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, 92104 (619) 491-6380 Open 7 days a week. Smiles and Safe Searching, Kim Schultz (see page 4 for more info)
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