4 • The Clairemont Times • March 2013
Clairemont Community to Benefit from $10 million Renovation of Balboa Mesa Shopping Center Regency Centers has announced its plan to renovate the Balboa Mesa Shopping Center in Clairemont Mesa at the southeast corner of Balboa Avenue and Genesee Avenue.As the new owners of Balboa Mesa, Regency
of the community to share the project, answer questions and gather feedback.The Clairemont Hills Kiwanis, a local service organization, unanimously voted to support the project, and on February 19 the Clairemont
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Centers plans to invest $10 million to bring renewed life to the shopping center, as well as to the Clairemont community. The LEED®-certified renovation includes a new drive-thru In-N-Out Burger on Genesee Avenue as well as several new shopping and dining options which will replace the currently vacant corner lot.A new parking lot design will enhance circulation and traffic flow within the center, an improvement much anticipated by community members who frequent the shopping center. Other enhancements include new pedestrian pathways and outdoor seating areas, new exterior signage and stone accents, and all new shopping center lighting and landscaping. If approved, center completion would be anticipated for fall, 2014. The Regency Centers team has been actively meeting with members
Community Planning Group voted 9 to 2 to recommend approval to the San Diego Planning Commission, which is expected to review the project in late March or early April. “This project will be a tremendous benefit to the community, and we should thank the Clairemont Community Planning Group for their wise decision,” says Ryan Trabuco, Clairemont Town Council President. “The northwest corner of the Balboa Mesa Shopping Center has been sitting vacant for far too long.The investment and revitalization will bring much needed improvements as well as create jobs, help local businesses, and improve the quality of life for Clairemont residents.” The San Diego City Council is scheduled to make a final decision on the proposed renovation in May. To learn more, please visit www.supportbalboamesa.com.
CALLING ALL OLYMPIANS! San Diego Mesa College Accepting Nominations for 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Mesa College Distinguished Alumni Award.The purpose of the award program is to recognize former students who have made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the legacy of academic excellence at San Diego Mesa College.The 2013 award recipient will be announced in January and conferred at the college commencement ceremony scheduled for May 18th.Anyone in the greater community is encouraged to submit a nomination. “We are proud of the tens of thou-
sands of students who have attended Mesa College, and of the contributions they have made to the city and people of San Diego and beyond,” said Dr. Pamela T. Luster, President of Mesa College.“I encourage the community to respond, and help us to select our next Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.” Nominations are accepted through Friday, March 29, 2011. For an application and more information see www.sdmesa.edu/alumni or a form can be sent directly to your email address. Call Lina Heil at 619-388-2759 for more information.
are appropriate for San Diego County’s March 2nd 4255 Genesee Ave The San Diego County Water semi-arid climate. Outdoor water-use effiAuthority and several member agencies ciency is a major regional goal because have teamed with The Home Depot to about half of the water used in a typical offer significant savings at San Diego home is for landscaping. In addition to County Garden-Friendly Plant Fairs in the plant fairs, the Water Authority February, March and April. recently During the launched an events, specialincentive proSan Diego County Garden ly marked congram for resiFriendly Plant Fairs tainers of lowdents and busiPlant Fairs are 8 a.m. to noon at these locations water-use nesses who of The Home Depot: plants such as replace turf lavender, langrass with • Feb. 23: 7530 Broadway, Lemon Grove tana, agave and • Feb. 23: 5755 Mission Ave., Oceanside water-efficient rosemary will plants. • March 2: 4255 Genesee Ave., San Diego be heavily dis“Rethinking • March 2: 1320 Eastlake Pkwy, Chula Vista counted at your landscape • March 9: 1001 El Camino Real, Encinitas select The is one of the • March 9: 12185 Carmel Mountain Road, Home Depot smartest things San Diego stores. Industry you can do to experts will be • March 23: 298 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon save water,” said at the plant Jeff • March 23: 10604 Westview Pkwy, San Diego fairs to provide • April 20: 1475 E. Valley Pkwy, Escondido Stephenson, a information principal water about waterresources speefficient irrigation supplies, and how to cialist at the Water Authority.“By buying select and grow low-water-use plants. discounted low-water-use plants you not The Home Depot certified nursery cononly save money today, but you can have sultants will host how-to workshops, and an attractive yard for years.” local retail water agency staff will be onFor more information about plant hand with information about water con- fairs, turf grass replacement rebates and servation programs and services. outdoor water conservation tips, go to Plant fairs are designed to increase www.sdcwa.org/conservation or adoption of WaterSmart landscapes that www.watersmartsd.org
Two Lost Dogs Recently while working in the front yard, I came across two very happy dogs just running around the neighborhood. Having never seen them before I led them back up the street from the direction they came; maybe they just got out I thought. They were happy as could be, well groomed with collars on but no tags. I grabbed a couple of our leashes and figured I would walk them around the neighborhood hoping I would encounter someone looking for their lost dogs. I asked as many people as I saw if they had recognized these lost dogs … no luck. I finally relented and called County of San Diego Animal Services. My hope was maybe the responding office had a wand in their truck and could scan them for a microchip. Within 30 minutes the officer
arrived scanned both, one was chipped however, the info was not registering in the system.The officer loaded them up into the truck and informed me of the protocol. While it was sad seeing them being taken away, I was hopeful the story would have a happy outcome. I assured the officer I would be following up the next day to check on their status. An hour later we received a call from the officer the litter mates were returned to their owner safe and sound. They had dug out under the fence of their yard, and it turned out they live only a half mile away. The moral of the story? Micro chipping and always have your pets wear collars with tags & current contact information. For more on micro chipping contact your veterinarian or County Department Animal Services (619) 767 2675.