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JAN. 23, 2015
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Community Center, but that project is on hold indefinitely because of a lack of funding. Money was to come from the city’s redevelopment agency, but Gov. Jerry Brown abolished those agencies in 2011. Council approved plans for a memorial in 2012 after a community group asked if the project could move forward apart from the La Colonia renovation. The name was changed because it was not necessarily meant to be just a memorial. The courtyard will feature a stone veneer wall with military seals behind a reflecting pool. Wa-
OCEANSIDE VISTA— City Council gave final approval toNEWS regulations aimed at eliminating the sale of puppy mill dogs and cats in a 3-2 vote on Wednesday, with Councilmen Jerry Kern and Jack Feller voting no. “The sale of puppy mill dogs is an atrocious thing,” Councilwoman Esther Sanchez said. “I RANCHO don’t think it’s good for Oceanside.” SFNEWS Puppy mill practices of repeated breeding and housing animals in small cages are considered inhumane, and have been shown to lead to more genetic disorders and lack of socialization in offspring. In turn these practices cause there to be more unwanted pets that the city animal control service must house, and sometimes euthanize. City Council discussed adopting regulations shortly after Oceanside Puppy pet store opened in 2013. Storeowner David Salinas had a pet shop in San Diego until similar regulations were passed there. Council took up the discussion again this past December, and moved forward and introduced an ordinance earlier this month. The city law puts strict guidelines on pet stores. Pet shops may only
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Engaging the city Several volunteers from around Encinitas, including elected officals come out to take part in the new nonprofit Engage Encinitas’ first civic engagement event by picking up trash at Moonlight Beach on Monday. The nonprofit is being organized by former Encinitas Mayor Teresa Barth (third from left), Mim Michelove, Liz Taylor and Tiffany Fox. See full story on A3. Photo by Tony Cagala
Solana Beach’s veterans courtyard bids rejected By Bianca Kaplanek
SOLANA BEACH — With only two proposals submitted — one for nearly twice what was budgeted and the other about two-and-a-half times more — council members at the Jan. 14 meeting rejected both bids to build a courtyard at La Colonia Park honoring past, present and future members of the U.S. military. Councilman Mike Nichols said although everyone involved is disappointed, city officials are “determined to keep that project a priority and make it happen.” Recognition for veterans was The 2014 Memorial HSY-2293-SDCNN-Ad-Print 10.25”w x 2”h 4-Color sp Day ceremony at La Colonia Park comes to an end. Bids to build a included in a $4 million improve- memorial courtyard in the existing area were recently rejected. The project will be rebid in ment plan for La Colonia Park and about two months. File photo by Bianca Kaplanek WR __________ AD __________ MM __________ ED __________
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