www.BeachandBayPress.com | Thursday, March 31, 2011 N E W S U P D AT E S
Competitors rest after some rough competition during last year’s San Diego Crew Classic on Mission Bay. PAUL HANSEN I Beach & Bay Press
Gas main break forces evacuation A private construction crew hired by the city to lay new sewer pipes in Pacific Beach accidentally ruptured a natural gas line on March 23, forcing the evacuation of more than a half-dozen neighboring businesses and forcing the closure of several streets for more than two and a half hours. Read more details, Page 4 DON BALCH | Beach & Bay Press
MUSCLE POWER HOST OF UNIVERSITIES TO DESCEND ON MISSION BAY FOR CREW CLASSIC The University of California, Berkeley’s formidable rowing crews hope to mount a successful defense on the sometimes-tricky waters of Mission Bay as a season-opening prescription for an eventual intercollegiate championship repeat. The Berkeley Bears’ heavyweight eight, who have been victors here for two straight years, will be tested by eight contenders Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 during the 38th annual San Diego Crew Classic. Races along the 2,000-meter course are set to begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, with finals starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Stanford, Oregon State, Jacksonville Michigan, Bucknell, Temple, UC San Diego and Boston’s Northeastern will challenge for the men’s Copley Cup. Historically, Stanford has been one of Cal’s biggest rivals. The Cardinals won three straight cups from 2006-08, but placed sixth last year.
The Crew Classic features men and women of various divisions from a host of universities.
SEE CREW, Page 16
PAUL HANSEN I Beach & Bay Press
The Pacific Beach Town Council will host its fourth annual Graffiti Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church, located at 1675 Garnet Ave. Town Council members said volunteers are needed and will be provided with all the supplies and training. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and students can earn community service hours. In previous years, volunteers removed hundreds of graffiti tags. During the rest of the year, there is less graffiti because the community’s persistence discourages taggers, said Town Council members. For more information, call (858) 483-6666, or visit www.pbtowncouncil.org.
Applicants line up to become costumed SeaWorld characters Some possible future acting stars lined up, applications in hand, at Hubbs Research Institute at SeaWorld San Diego over the weekend to audition for a summer cast of characters to entertain and escort visitors at the park. SeaWorld’s basic job functions stipulate that each actor hired has high energy and a positive attitude. Desired, park officials said, are actors with experience performing in full-body costumes and having skills in he fields of dance, theater and athletics. Park officials seek candidates who can lift or move up to 50 pounds, have strong verbal communication skills and are able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time. Performance schedules for the costumed characters typically averages 16 to 24 hours per week. — Johnny McDonald
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BY JOHNNY MCDONALD | BEACH & BAY PRSS
PB Town Council slates graffiti cleanup
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“Do you think the U.S. military should be involved in the stabilization of the Libyan government?” By LEE CORNELL
(Question asked March 25 near Crystal Pier)
I think we have our hands in too many things and we have enough going on in our own country that we’re not dealing with, so I think to get into one more mess is probably not prudent.”
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Carol Lennon School director Boston, Mass.
I think they should try to get their own playgrounds back from the drug dealers. They’ve got enough to do on this one, but they are unable to do this. So how can they fix problems in other countries?”
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Heinz Kornetzki San Diego
I think that they ought to be involved in protecting innocent civilians. I do think if a nation can’t stand up for innocent people, then what do they stand for?”
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Jeff Wool Self-employed Pennsylvania
Yes.”
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Bruce Derrick Calhoun Disabled veteran Pacific Beach
I think the actual reason they’re going in to stabilize the government is to secure their own resources — the U.S included — to secure their financial wellbeing in the long run. I don’t think they really care about the Libyan people. I think that, given that their intentions are impure, this intervention could only have impure results.”
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Andrew Lovely Barista/student Pacific Beach
WHAT’S INSIDE: Boardwalk Beat, Page 3 | Local event guide, Page 4 | Live music, Page 5 | Town Hall, Page 6 | I’m 30 and Living in PB!, Page 10 | Education Notebook, Page 12 | Sports, Page 16