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Oceanside reviews reverse angle parking By Promise Yee
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside took a second look at reverse angle parking in its downtown after lines were striped in almost three years ago. City staff shared the findings of a driver survey of reverse angle parking with City Council on June 21, which council unanimously approved. The back-in parking was added to downtown streets as part of the Mission Avenue improvement plans in 2014. Spaces are on North Cleveland Street and Seagaze Drive. Benefits over head-in parallel parking include greater driver visibility, fewer collisions, improved pedestrian and bike safety, better loading and unloading and more parking spots. The survey of city drivers was launched in March. Seventy-five randomly selected drivers and 25 Mission Avenue business owners took the survey. Drivers were evenly split in being observed using back-in, head-in and parallel parking. The survey asked drivers and business owners to rate ease of back-in parking, knowledge of its benefits and desire for more back-in parking. Response choices were positive, neutral or negative. The survey also recorded how the responder parked, or whether the responder is a business owner. Staff reported overall
results of usage, knowledge and benefits of reverse angle spaces were neutral. “The respondents were less interested over the pro or con of reverse angle parking and more concerned over the overall availability of parking in the downtown area,” city staff said in the report. Nearly all business owners wrote in comments that the lack of nearby parking had a negative impact on their business for customers and employees. There were also numerous comments from business owners that employees had been ticketed for exceeding two-hour parking limits. Other interesting survey results were drivers who back-in park rated their knowledge of the benefits of reverse angle parking the highest, and were most in favor of additional reverse angle spaces. City staff concluded reverse angle parking should be considered in future road improvement projects because of the many benefits it brings. Councilwoman Esther Sanchez requested the review when she found herself the only no vote against approving reverse angle parking three years ago. Part of her objection to the spaces was the difficulty to back into them. Other council members said people would adapt to the new parking strategy.
JUNE 30, 2017
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JUNE 30
CRITTER TIME
Hawthorne Country Store Manager Jacob Hawthorne lets 5-year-old Escondido resident Lily get acquainted with an 8-week-old piglet. The pigs, along with baby chicks, are for sale along with cheese-making and pickling classes at the store, 675 W. Grand Ave, Escondido, near I-15. Courtesy photo
Local students bring home film awards COAST CITIES — PBS SoCal presented awards to top local student producers, their teachers and schools at the California Student Media Festival in Los Angeles. The festival celebrated the innovative and exceptional multimedia projects produced by
students from throughout California. More than 245 projects were entered into the festival. The Academy Awardslike ceremony honored all the students and teachers who participated in the program. The Grand Prize winners included: • Flora Vista Elementary, Encinitas, with Elementary Curricular: “Take Learning to New Heights, Understand Your Rights!” The winning film can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/210998711. Rancho Minerva Middle School Vista, with Secondary Curricular: “Look Beyond the Disability.” The winning film can be viewed at https://vimeopro.com/ dpschools /california-vista-unified-school-district/ video/204432497. During the past 20 years, the California Student Media Festival has awarded more than $145,000 to California schools. The California Student Media Festival is made possible thanks to a partnership between PBS SoCal and CUE. For a complete list of winners and videos, visit mediafestival.org.
NO FILM CLUB IN JULY The North County Film Club has announced there will be no NCFC films in July. It will begin its Summer/Fall season in August. Although AMC bought Mission Marketplace in January, NCFC was unable to speak with corporate representatives until the beginning of June. This has made it too difficult to begin the schedule until August. Films will be shown Aug. 6, Aug. 20, Sept. 10, Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and Nov. 19. Passes for the Summer/Fall season will be $44 for eight movies. Contact ncfilmclub@ gmail.com for tickets and membership.
JULY 2
FIRST SUNDAY MUSIC Friends of the Encinitas Library’s free First Sunday Music Series presents Jazz bassist Rob Thorsen and his trio at 2 p.m. July 2 in the Encinitas Library Community Room, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. Seating is limited to chairs in room. Call (760) 753-7376 or visit encinitaslibfriends.org for more information. PATRIOTISM IN SONG A free Patriotic Musical, “Our Only Hope,” will be held at 10:15 a.m. July 2 at Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad featuring the Celebration Choir and Orchestra. Call (760) 7292331 or visit contact@3c. org for more information. The Friends of the Cardiff Library will be hosting soul/blues artist Missy Andersen and her guitarist husband Heine Andersen in a free concert at 7 p.m., Cardiff Library Community room, 2081 Newcastle Ave., Cardiff. For more information, call (760) 635-1000
JULY 3
AT THE GLOBE “King Richard II” By William Shakespeare, opened at The Old Globe will offer 8 p.m. shows through July 15 at the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way. Tickets
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MARCH 25, 2016
Citracado Parkway extension project draws on
By Steve Puterski
It’s a jungle In there
Emi Gannod, 11, observes a Banded Purple Wing butterfly at the San Diego exhibit is open now through April 10. Zoo Safari Park’s Butterfly Jungle Full story on page A2. Photo by Tony exhibit. The Cagala
Community rallies behind Vista teacher placed on leave
By Hoa Quach
VISTA — Current and former students and parents are demanding a Vista social studies teacher be allowed to keep his job. Vincent Romero, who has worked for the Vista Unified School District since 1990, was placed on paid administrative leave from his job at Rancho Buena Vista High School on March 7. Now, an online petition with more than 1,900 signatures is asking the admin- A social studies teacher at Rancho Buena Vista High School was istration to bring Romero placed on administrative leave in early March. The move prompted students and parents to launch an online petition in support of Vincent back to the classroom. Romero. Photo by Hoa Quach On his last day, Romero told students he was sorry leaving because “the orga- the I can’t be with you for do — we’re going to fight nization decided to make a my rest of the year. It’s not until there’s nothing left to choice, but it’s the way fight change.” with. I plan to be back it goes.” for your senior year.” “(They) no longer have confidence in me that I ute In the roughly 4-minRomero also urged his speech to students, an students know what I’m doing,” said emotional to be kind to their Romero vowed new Romero, whose remarks to fight the administration. but social studies teacher were recorded and posted to give “hell” to Princion Facebook. “They don’t ing,”“I’m not disappear- pal Charles Schindler. like what I do. They don’t not said Romero, 55. “I’m Following the angoing away. This is nouncement like the way I do it. So, this something of his deparI can fight, and ture, a petition is what happens. I’m really that’s was created what we’re going to on PetitionSite.com, urging
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the administration to keep Romero at Rancho Buena Vista High School. A protest was also held at the school. “This makes me so angry,” wrote Jeffrey Bright of Fallbrook, who said he graduated from the school more than 20 years ago. “I already fear that our ed-
ucation system is falling apart. I worry my kids are not going to get a valuable education at public schools anymore.” David Whiddon of San Marcos called the move “shameful.” “This is a teacher that genuinely cares,” Whiddon wrote. “Both of my sons had Mr. Romero and greatly enjoyed his class.” A former student, Jasmine Velare of Vista, said Romero was “an amazing teacher.” “I was lucky enough to get him myself,” she wrote. “He truly cares for what he TURN TO TEACHER ON A15
ESCONDIDO — An amendment to the resolution of necessity for the Citracado Parkway extension project was approved Wednesday by the City Council. Debra Lundy, real property manager for the city, said it was needed due to a clerical error, the omissions of deeds to be attached to the land. The adjustment is the only fee parcel being acquired by the city, which is a necessity, she added. The eminent domain project, which has been in the works for several years, will complete the missing section of the roadway between Harmony Grove, Village Parkway and Andreason Drive. The city conducted a review of the project, which was outlined in the
environmental impact report from April 2012. Alternatives were discussed with residents in four community meetings and a trio of public gatherings. “The project as currently designed was located and planned in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury,” Lundy said. She also reported the city and property owners have had more than 35 meetings in the past four years to develop the plan. However, the property owners did not submit a counteroffer to the city’s statutory offer on April 14, 2015. According to Lundy, the owners did not feel the offer matched what the land is worth, alTURN TO EXTENSION ON A3
Republicans endorse Abed over Gaspar
By Aaron Burgin
Krvaric REGION — The Coun- Sam Abed’ssaid. “Clearly long-time and ty Republican Party has steadfast thrown its support behind Republicancommitment to principles and Escondido Mayor Sam values Abed in the race for Coun- port earned him the supof committee memty Dist. 3 Supervisor. bers and we are proud to The Republican Party endorse him.” of San Diego announced Gaspar’s campaign last week that it voted to reached endorse Abed over fellow pressed this week exdisappointment in Republican and Encini- not receiving tas Mayor Kristin Gaspar, nomination, the party’s but touted who is also running for the several key endorsements supervisor seat currently she has held by Dave Roberts, who out the received throughcampaign. is seeking re-election. “While I’m disapAbed, who has been pointed not to get the para polarizing figure during ty endorsement, I’m very his two terms as mayor in proud to have the support Escondido, secured the of Mayor Faulconer and coveted party endorse- the four Republican City ment by receiving more Councilmembers, Senathan two thirds of the tors Bates and Anderson, committee’s votes, the and Assemblyman Rocky threshold required for a Chavez,” Gaspar said. candidate to receive the “I’ve endorsement over a fellow tive been a very effecRepublican mayor in party member. a Democratic city by focus“Endorsing one Re- ing on balanced budgets, publican over another re- economic development, quires a 2/3 vote threshold and quality — and rarely happens,” continue of life and will to do so on the GOP Chairman Tony Board of Supervisors.”
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start at $30. Noon to final curtain Tuesday through Sunday, accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and VISA. Call (619) 234-5623. Free parking is available throughout the park. Valet parking is also available, pre-paid with your evening ticket in the Zoo Employee Parking structure.
JULY 4
KAABOO Get tickets now for KAABOO Del Mar Sept. 15 through Sept. 17, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack with live musical performances, comedic stand-up, art installations, local food vendors and more. Threeday passes and information are available at kaaboodelmar.com.
JULY 5
ACTION AT PALA Pala Casino Spa & Resort continues its free events series in July featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays; the underground wine cave and Luis Rey’s on weekends, and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. For more information, visit palacasino.com. Tribute Concerts, 8 p.m. Saturdays, Infinity Showroom on July 1, Mick Adams and The Stones, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Shy; July 8, Mr. Crowley, a tribute to Ozzie Osbourne, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Sinn; July 15, No Tribute Show, ‘80s Party; July 29, The Pettybreakers, a tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, followed by Club Infinity with Dennis Blaze. For more information, visit palacasino. com. LUX ART CAMP Register for a Lux Art Institute Summer Camp at 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Week 1: June 26-30 / Week 2: July 1014/ Week 3: July 17- July 21 / Week 4: July 24-July 28, Week 5: July 31-Aug. 4 / Week 6: Aug. 7- Aug. 11. Six weeks of fun including friendly team competitions and weekly themes to challenge and build your artist’s creativity. Students will spend a week learning about contemporary art while making new friends and viewing their art professionally displayed during the Summer Art Camp exhibition. For more information, call (760) 436-6611 or visit luxartinstitute.org.
JULY 7
GOURD CLASS Register now for a Hot Air Balloon gourd ornament class with Grace Swanson from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Park entry is $14. For more information, visit GourdsByGrace.com. To register, make a check out to Grace Swanson, and indicate your class choice (Balloon Ornament), your email address, and mail to Polly Giacchina, 8021 Eastridge Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941. You will receive an email confirmation. Class fee $55.