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U.S. Navy Holds Open House for Proposed Miramar Pipeline Projects in Clairemont

by Chris O’Connell

Note this is an edited version, for print, which was originally posted on our website on 3/19/19 An Environmental Assessment notice was released last month by the U.S. Navy after the March edition had already been uploaded to the printer about two (2) proposed realignments of the existing U.S. Navy’s Miramar Fuel Pipeline in Clairemont labeled: High Tech High Encroachment and Cannington Drive Encroachment.

The Miramar Pipeline is a 17 mile stretch of 8” carbon steel pipe from Naval Base Point Loma to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and was built in 1954 to provide fuel for ships and aircraft.

Along with the notice was an invitation to attend an open house on 3/18 at Lafayette Elementary to learn more about the two projects.

Because of the timelines the public comment section of the scope of the project was from March 1, 2019 – April 1, 2019. Comments could be submitted at the open house, online via email and my mailing via USPS On the 18th roughly 50 people attended the open house to learn about the proposed project, ask questions, voice concerns, listen, learn and submit comments. It should be noted that comments received via the open house as well as comments

received via email and US mail will be addressed when the Draft Environmental Assessment is released currently scheduled for the Summer of 2019. Another open house will be held and the Draft EA will be available for review and further comment.

The purpose of the open house was to explain two sections of pipe in two different neighborhoods in which the Navy would like to relocate sections of pipe under the City of San Diego streets from their current location.

High Tech High The plan is to cap the pipeline, where it currently is placed under HTH property. Rerouting a new section of pipe to continue along Mount Alifan and reconnect the new section further east with the existing pipe on Mount Acadia just before Genesee Ave. Prior to closing both ends of the pipe it would be emptied, cleaned and filled with a concrete slurry and abandoned underground in place under the HTH property.

The new pipeline would now be rerouted continuing along Mount Alifan taking a right turn under Mount Acadia and rejoining the existing pipeline.

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From the Publisher

To the Editor:

by Chris O’Connell

Hello Folks, Happy April!

Right out of the gate, I want to mention the page 1 story. This is the bad side of being a monthly newspaper because I am trying to present information in a timely manner to you the reader. The Miramar Pipeline information came to me after the March edition had been uploaded to the printer.

Public comment for the project will have ended on 4/1. (Note there will be time to comment this summer on the pipeline at another open house by the U.S. Navy, yet to be scheduled) While I did share the information on our website and social media channels in the month of March, this hard copy of the paper is where many receive their news.

Because of the delay in relaying information about the Miramar Pipeline I have decided to create a free Clairemont Times Newsletter (CTN) which will be delivered on Sunday nights to your email inbox. The printed

monthly newspaper is not going away, I just want to try and keep you, the reader more involved and informed on what is happening on a more regular basis. A couple emails a month I feel could fill the gap. Sign up for the CTN by visiting our website www.ClairemontTimes.com I would ask you give the newsletter a chance for a while, if you do not like it for whatever reason, no problem there will be an easy breezy “unsubscribe” button. No harm, no foul.

Enjoy this edition I hope you will find some interesting information in the following pages. If you have questions as always please do not hesitate to call or email: (858) 752-9779 or chris@clairemonttimes.com Finally, this edition is dedicated to my father, a career newspaper man, who would have turned 93 this month on 4/15.

Chris O’Connell, Publisher

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Proposed High Tech High Stop Sign It was disappointing to attend the most recent CCPG meeting and witness them lend support to the creation of a 4-way stop sign intersection at Mt Acadia and Mt Blanca in order to slow traffic near High Tech High. Although I support changes to the street to provide for student safety, I think more options could and should have been discussed.

I got no sense that members of the Transportation Subcommittee visited the site or gave a full report of their findings to the general body and the public.

In full disclosure I do not like stop signs, and there are a lot of reasons why their proliferation should be examined.

CCPG knows that traffic calming is a hot-button issue and can consume considerable meeting time. If someone wants traffic calming? Give ‘em a stop signs and let’s move on. If there isn’t a nearby intersection? Put up a Vee-Calm.

The City loves these solutions – they are inexpensive, easy to implement, get one more complaint off their enormous to-do list quickly, and the community is satisfied (or so it would seem). My major complaint with this solution - these devices fail to do their job as study after study tells us. People then give up complaining, after all, what else can be done? One member of the Planning Group responded to my request for something more effective, by stating, “if we don’t do this, the City won’t do anything.” The Planning Group shouldn’t make decisions based on the probability of follow through by the City.

For those of you not familiar with the downside of a stop sign solution, I found this excerpt on a web page posted by the city of Lewisville, TX and it sums up the problem with using a stop sign solution in a case like this.

1. Overuse of stop signs reduces their effectiveness because drivers tend to speed up between stop sign controlled intersections rather than slow down. In fact, studies have shown that at residential speeds, drivers accelerate to their original speed prior to the stop sign in less than 200 feet (that is less than 3 house lots from the intersection). Driver acceleration and deceleration only adds to noise levels that can turn a quiet neighborhood into a race track.

2. Stop compliance is poor at unwarranted multi-way stop signs. Studies have determined that drivers see little reason to stop and yield the right-of-way when there is no traffic on the minor street. Unwarranted stop signs foster disrespect and disregard of the law.

3. Studies have found that pedestrian safety, particularly small children, is decreased at unwarranted multi-way stop sign locations.

Pedestrians expect vehicles to stop at the stop signs, but many vehicles “run” the unnecessary stop sign.

4. The cost of installing stop signs is relatively low, but enforcement costs are not.

In addition, enforcement cannot be provided “24/7” and at best, can only have limited effectiveness.

These observations have been reported time after time, so it’s difficult to refute the evidence. There are better ways to make that intersection safer and make the area more welcoming to foot and bicycle traffic.

I would urge the City to examine one of the following solutions instead.

Roundabouts. These force the driver to slow in order to navigate a change in direction – countless studies have proven their effectiveness.

Bulbouts – basically a curb extension jutting out at the intersection making the traffic lane narrower.

Chokers – bulbouts on both sides of the road.

Besides being a great visual marker, these changes force the driver to slow in order to navigate safely through the intersection. Bulbouts and chokers have the added benefit of making a marked intersection safer for pedestrians, as they shorten the distance one has to walk in the actual traffic lane to cross.

Over one-half hour was spent discussing the aesthetics of a proposed cell tower at this meeting. While I applaud the CCPG for showing civic pride by insisting that our cell towers fit into the community, it saddens me that discussions surrounding more complex issues involving the safe and pleasant navigation of our community get so little attention.

It takes community involvement and pressure from groups like CCPG as well as residents, but effective options exist and ultimately make the area around the traffic calming much more pleasant to be near – I hope that the Clairemont Community Planning Group would understand this is part of their mission.

Joel Smith

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Cannington Drive Currently the pipeline travels along Mount Abernathy heading Northeast before crossing the 805. As you can see in the map it travels under homes as well as the Church of Latter-Day Saints and continues under Lana Drive as well as more private property.

Same process as the HTH area the pipe would be capped at two ends and rerouted this time turning on Printwood Way past Lafayette Elementary and head North on Cannington Drive. Again, the existing section would be abandoned in place.

Why is this being proposed?

The main reason to relocate these sections of pipe under the City of San Diego streets is for enhanced access to the pipeline for maintenance. According to the fact sheet the pipeline has been worked on in different locations since 2016 in the Point Loma area, Tecolote Canyon, Midway District as well as MCAS Miramar.

Timelines The entire project is scheduled to take 6 months for both relocation areas totaling roughly 3,400’ of pipe. At this time, it was not determined whether both projects would start simultaneously or one at a time. The impacts would of course cause some traffic delays whether it meant lane narrowing with flag wavers or full

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The proposed construction would begin in late 2021 or 2022.

Alternatives According to the fact sheet there are 2 alternatives as well as a “No Project Alternative” Alternative 1 Under Alternative 1, approximately 3,400 feet of pipeline would be relocated from the High Tech High and Cannington Drive encroachments into the City of San Diego right-of-way as described below: • The pipeline under the High Tech High parking lot would be relocated to the north side of Mount Alifan Drive and west side of Mount Acadia Boulevard.

• The pipeline under multiple residential properties near Cannington Drive would be relocated to sections of Printwood Way and Cannington Drive, generally between Mount Abernathy Avenue and Liebel Court.

Alternative 2 Alternative 2 would consist of the same project components as described under Alternative 1, except that the pipeline under the High Tech High parking lot would be relocated to the south side of Mount Alifan Drive (instead of the north side of the street) and to the east side of Mount Acadia Boulevard (instead of the west side of the street). The pipeline realignment for the Cannington Drive encroachment would be the same as described under Alternative 1.

No Action Alternative Under the No Action Alternative, the Navy would not relocate the pipeline. The No Action Alternative does not meet the purpose and need for the Proposed Action. However, an evaluation of the No Action Alternative is required to provide a baseline for measuring the environmental impacts of Alternatives 1 and 2.

Next Steps?

When the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) is available (expected Summer 2019) another open house type meeting will be held for review and public comment. Meaning, if you submitted a comment it will be recognized and addressed in the EA. For more information, visit: www.cnic.navy.mil/NBPLMiramar Pipeline there is also a hyperlink to the Fact Sheet on this webpage.

Original article posted on www.ClairemontTimes.com ps://clairemonttimes.com/u-s-navyholds-open-house-for-miramar-pi peline-project/ Email: chris@clairemonttimes.com Photos from the March 18th Open House Photos Chris O’Connell, The Clairemont Times)

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City of San Diego Interactive Capital Improvement Projects Map

by Chris O’Connell

Check out this link via the City of San Diego regarding Capital Improvement Projects throughout the City. Here is a screen grab from the website.

The 8 is to the South 52 to the North the 5 & 15 West East respectively.

A lot of street light projects and water main projects locally, in addition to ADA

curbs and improvements to local parks.

The map allows you to zoom in or out, as well as click on the lines and or circles to find more information on each project.

To learn more and navigate around the City CIP projects, visit: https://webmaps.sandiego.gov/cippublic/ For more information on the City of San Diego Capital Improvements in general visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/cip

Community Meetings Open to the Public (Locations & Times Subject to Change)

Clairemont Town Council 4/4/19 (1st Thursday) 6:30pm Clairemont High School 4150 Ute Dr. 92117 Clairemont Community Planning Group 4/16/19 (3rd Tuesday) 6:00pm Alcott Elementary 4680 Hidalgo Ave. 92117 Linda Vista Town Council 4/18/19 (3rd Thursday) 6:00pm Baha’i Faith Center 6545 Alcala Knolls Dr.92111

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Report the Street & Cross Street to City of San Diego Streets & Potholes Division

Linda Vista Planning Group 4/22/19 (4th Monday) 5:30pm Linda Vista Library 2160 Ulric St. 92111

Useful Local Project Websites City of San Diego www.SanDiego.gov For Updates/Documents & General Information on Morena Blvd/Balboa Area www.BalboaStationPlan.org For Updates on the Future Sherriff Crime Lab Property www.SDHCD.org For Updates on the Clairemont Community Plan Update www.ClairemontPlan.org For Updates on the MidCoast Trolley www.SANDAG.org/MidCoast For updates on Transportation & Infrastructure Projects in UTC/Golden Triangle www.ShiftSanDiego.com PureWater Projects Updates/Construction Notices www.PureWaterSD.com

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Spring Has Sprung at Lafayette Elementary School!

by Judey Petix

Just in time for the droves of Painted Lady butterflies traveling through San Diego County these last few weeks,

Lafayette Elementary School’s brand new native pollinator garden is beginning to flower! This past fall, Lafayette ES applied and was selected by the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego to be a school site for the San Diego County Pollinator Alliance. The Pollinator Alliance works to protect pollinators such as butterflies, bees and hummingbirds in San Diego County, by increasing native pollinator habitat and using outreach, education and on-the-ground programs to increase awareness about pollinator-friendly practices. Members of the Pollinator Alliance include Butterfly Farms (of Encinitas), Sky Mountain Permaculture, the California Native Plant Society – San Diego Chapter, US Fish & Wildlife Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program, the RCD of Greater San Diego County, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Multiple organizations within the Pollinator Alliance collaborated on the site plan for Lafayette and selected the native plants that would best thrive in this specific area of Clairemont.

On Friday, March 8, the long awaited

plan came to life. Early in the morning, Brian Pierini from the Field of Greens garden committee (of Field Elementary School) delivered a truckload of dark, rich, Miramar Greenery compost. The pollinator garden planning team arrived mid-morning, and finally over thirty volunteers trickled in after school for a sunny afternoon of service. A team of young women from Sullivan Solar Power came to celebrate International Women’s Day through service to the community. They worked tirelessly alongside three generations of Lafayette ES families, teachers and staff members, Clairemont

Town Council members and neighbors to help the Pollinator Alliance team build a bioswale for rainwater conservation, haul and shovel compost, and plant about 100 native plants. By the time volunteers left in the late afternoon, most of Lafayette’s garden was installed, complete with boulders, swale, meandering pathway, and over 1,000 square feet of planted natives.

As the sun slipped low and long shadows cast over the newly planted habitat, Ann Baldridge, program manager at the RCDGSD and Judey Petix and I shared a high-five and looked out upon the amazing efforts of many people in just one

afternoon. They were thrilled by the group’s efforts to make this pollinator habitat a reality.

Principal Anne McCarty sent out a tweet later that evening: “How lucky are our Lafayette students, families and staff when we have fabulous community partners show up on a Friday afternoon to build a one of a kind California Native Plants Garden? @sdschools @BeKindDreamBig @sd_steam. Can’t beat the awesomeness going on at Lafayette!” The new garden will serve as a model for how area schools can partner with conservation organizations and create outdoor learning spaces for students. An open invitation is extended to other educators, schools and community organizations who would like to visit the Lafayette Pollinator Garden and learn about this special habitat.

The next phase of development for the Lafayette Pollinator Garden will include installation of plant identification tags and additional signage that educates visitors about pollinator habitat and native gardens. Students and parents from Lafayette’s afterschool gardening group have already improved the garden with the addition of a beautiful stone pathway.

Design plans are underway to construct an inviting gateway and a border around the habitat, as well as to organize a rainwater harvesting system that will supply

irrigation for the garden by the start of the next rainy season.

For more information about Clairemont’s blossoming school garden programs or to volunteer with Clairemont’s school garden consortium, please contact petixjudey@yahoo.com.

Two school garden volunteer opportunities are coming up! April 6, 9am-12 noon: Toler Elementary native and edible gardens clean-up/expansion.

Also, April 6, 9am start-time: Field Elementary is building and planting two new raised beds for edibles.

Judey Petix is an educator serving Clairemont’s five-school garden consortium: Field, Hawthorne, Lafayette, Toler and Whitman. You are welcome to contact her at petixjudey@yahoo.com for information about CLMT’s school garden consortium, the Sage Garden Project (K-5 curriculum taught in the gardens), and related volunteer events and opportunities.

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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

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Clairemont Woman’s Club

by Marge Weber

Yes! Spring and Daylight-Saving Time have finally arrived along with many weeds after a cold and windy March.

Welcome to our next meeting on Wednesday, April 3 at 1 p.m. Directions below. We will be voting on new officers for the 2019-2020 year. Come and find out about us. Refreshments will be served.

Since the deadline for Clairemont Times is late in the month and our major fundraiser was on March 30th at the Butcher Shop to raise funds for Clairemont and Madison High Schools, the results will be in the May edition of this paper. No doubt it was a success due to community participation.

In March our speaker was Denise Berrian, president of the Southern District which we belong to. She gave us an insight as to what the district does for the

17 clubs that belong to it.

The book club discussed “The Child”

by Fiona Barton, a mystery about an abducted infant. This writer could not stop crying at the conclusion. Read it!

Daytime Gourmets enjoyed a meal at Farmer’s Table at Clairemont Village. The Writing Group chose “A Trip You Have Taken” as a theme.

The Southern District had an Art Festival and two of our members received 2nd place ribbons and a Best of Show and Peoples’ Choice! Watch out Van Gogh!

We also had an Orientation Tea for new members. It was a busy month.

Hope to see you on April 3rd.

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.

Entrance to meeting is under the stairwell.

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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) Weekday Worship: 12 p.m. Tues: Holy Eucharist: Rite II (Public Service of Healing) Last Sat of the month at 6:00 p.m. Alive at St. David’s: Non-Traditional, Contemporary Worship Experience

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

8 • The Clairemont Times • April 2019 “Neale Henderson stopped being Neale Henderson the day his mother let another woman see her baby. She said, ‘Your baby looks like Bobo the Clown.’”

The name stuck. Ballplayers don’t have colorful nicknames anymore.

Furthermore, if and when modern

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All-American Game to San Diego. Hall of everybody gets nervous about public Champions director Al Kidd knew he had speaking. Besides, what’s wrong with Squaremont a problem. Neale was to play an being known as the Yogi Berra of the important role as a former Negro League Negro Leagues? ambassador to the young boys, but what Word about his flub got around and, at

By Bill Swank might he say? I was asked to join Bobo to an old-timers reunion, Bobo was asked to keep him from saying the wrong thing. autograph an Ex-Lax box.

It didn’t take long. A Another story I enjoy involves my national press conference was grandsons, Joey and Jake Schaeffer. They scheduled for Petco Park. I were Little Leaguers and Bobo came to Pictured: Bill Swank outside the Buena Vista had to write a simple speech watch them play. Joey struck out and Garden Apartments on Cowley Way in 1955, with East Clairemont off in the distance. for Bobo to “thank” Aflac. started to cry. Like a caring grandpa, He was concerned that he’d Neale comforted him by saying that (Swank collection) Neale “Bobo” Henderson autograph pronounce Aflac like the everybody strikes out. Joey was players do sign autographs, you can’t read duck in their TV commercials. He didn’t embarrassed because the pitcher was a girl. them. want to sound like a fool.

Neale was sympathetic. “Yeah, but she’s a In the old days, ballplayers took pride Everything started well... “I’d like to good pitcher.” in their distinctive penmanship. When thank Aflac for bringing the All-American Bobo was asked to throw out the first Neale signed a baseball, his pitch at a San Diego Surf Dawg’s game in signature was easy to read. The 2005. I got the boys, we picked up Neale letters were clearly formed and and arrived early at Tony Gwynn Stadium. uniform: Neale “BOBO” Rickey Henderson was playing for the Henderson.

Surf Dawgs and the grandsons were

by Bill Swank It’s true that Bobo could play the anxious to meet him. clown, but he was not a screwball.

As things turned out, Rickey was in the My friend, Neale “Bobo” Henderson, Nevertheless, he tended to throw dugout when we arrived. He’d never met was San Diego’s last former Negro League knuckleballs when he spoke. That’s Bobo before, but they immediately hit it baseball player. He passed on December because nobody, including Bo off with one another. The grandkids 27, 2018 at age 88. Neale was preceded himself, knew for sure what was assumed Rickey was Bobo’s father and in death by former local Negro Leaguers: going to happen when his mouth Rickey thought that was very funny.

Johnny Ritchey, Walter McCoy and Gene opened.

Jake was scurrying about the dugout Richardson.

He enjoyed making people laugh, and found several baseballs wedged into These men did not particularly making them comfortable, often at tight crevices. Rickey signed every one of appreciate being identified as his own expense. And, oh, how he them and was very friendly with the boys.

“African-Americans,” but preferred to be loved kids... and they loved him, Rickey Henderson was inducted into known as Americans. Neale, Walter and too. He recognized baseball players the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Johnny all served in the U.S. Army were supposed to be heroes to kids.

2009. Later that year, he spoke at a Padres during wartime. They were also proud to Bobo relished the role.

Alumni event in Petco Park. He told the be recognized as former Negro League You had to smile when you were gathering how much he loved playing for ballplayers. around this man. the Padres and, when he spotted Neale, He loved to tell said, “There’s my father, former Negro stories. There’s a League player Bobo Henderson.” saying among Neale and I were shocked. Rickey ballplayers: the remembered him from four years earlier Mark Macrae holds autographed Ex-Lax box and older they get, the and remembered that some kids thought (Swank collection) better they were. A Bobo Henderson holds Aflac duck he was Rickey’s father. Bobo never tired of relative once telling that story. described his 98-year-old Game to San Diego. I’d like to thank Buck O’Neil was Neale’s manager with former professional Aflac for keeping the history of the Negro the Kansas City Monarchs. Following ballplayer uncle as having Leagues alive. I’d like to thank Aflac for Buck’s death, a Little League in affluent a remarkable memory. naming the player of the year trophy after Carlsbad purchased KC Monarchs and “His memory is so Jackie Robinson.”

Homestead Grays uniforms for some of good, he even remembers The talk their teams. It was a things that didn’t went beautiful gesture. Bobo was happen.” smoothly asked to throw out the first That would describe until almost pitch on Opening Day. He Neale. His son, Paul, at the end... signed autographs, posed recalls that his dad loved “I’d like to with the kids and talked Walter McCoy (Chicago American Giants), Neale Henderson (Kansas City Monarchs), Buck O’Neil (Kansas City Monarchs) to get together with thank Ex-Lax baseball.

(Swank collection) friends and “swap lies.” for When it was time for I’d never call Neale a whatever...” the first pitch, Bobo, the We live in a politically correct liar, but the man sure could exaggerate. It The showman, had a colorful minefield. was a tendency that drove the stolid Mr. audience routine. Everyone, People have objected to me using the Walter McCoy to distraction. When we chuckled and including Bo, loved his words “Negro Leagues” in my talks about were together, I had to keep them honorary shenanigans. the history of “African-American” separated. chairman Everything was perfect baseball. In my opinion, they are Neale’s daughter asked me to speak at Reggie until he was handed the ill-informed, because they do not fully the funeral and the first thing my wife Jackson mike. Neale was standing understand the sacrifice, perseverance and said was, “You’re not telling that story in quipped, “It’s on the pitcher’s mound character of previous generations. church!”

OK, Bobo. and I was along the first Bobo’s life was celebrated at Mt. Erie The story involved Bobo Yogi calls it base line.

Baptist Church in Southeast San Diego. unintentionally using profanity during a Amtrak.”

He began with Every pew was filled. live TV interview at the San Diego Hall of Neale was appropriate comments, but KUSI-TV sports reporter Brandon Champions. embarrassed, suddenly his tone turned Stone covered the service and captured It was funny, but the Hall had just but I serious.

Rickey Henderson signing baseball, Jake the tone in his broadcast with this entered a partnership with Aflac Insurance convinced Schaeffer, Neale “Bobo” Henderson humorous anecdote.

Company to bring their high school him that (Swank collection) SEE Farewell, page 9

Farewell to “Bobo” Henderson

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Farewell Continued from page 8

San Diego Mesa College Adds Canyon Classroom to Annual Canyon Day Clean-Up Event Family-friendly Canyon Classroom event to feature educational booths, arts and crafts and petting corral On Saturday, April 13, 2019, Mesa College will be adding Canyon Classroom to Canyon Day, Mesa’s annual canyon clean up event. Canyon Day, in its 11th year, is hosted by Mesa College in conjunction with the City of San Diego and Park Rangers from the Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center.

Both Canyon Day and Canyon Classroom are FREE community events.

“Canyon Day really is – and always has been - about our connection with the greater community who all come together to preserve and protect our natural resources,” stated Dr. Pamela Luster, President of Mesa College. “So, we are really excited to add Canyon Classroom and open this event up to more families, who can bring their children for fun activities while they learn all about our local canyons.”

Canyon Day Clean-up, which runs from 8:00 a.m. to Noon, takes place within the canyon, and is an annual event where students, faculty, and staff from Mesa College, join with members of the

broader community to clean a section of Tecolote Canyon and the nature trails adjacent to the college. Each year, upwards of 100 volunteers remove trash, debris and non-native plants to improve the environment and quality of the trails.

Volunteers receive a free commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last), and students can earn 4 hours of community service hours for participating.

Canyon Classroom, which will run from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, is a free family-friendly educational outreach event held in the Mesa College Organic Garden area, that will feature interactive educational booths and activities, designed to inform elementary and middle school children about the environmental and recreational resources in Tecolote Canyon.

A limited number of Canyon tours will also be conducted once the canyon is cleaned. Canyon Classroom is all-ages, family friendly and young attendees will receive a free give-away item (while supplies last).

To learn more and RSVP for Canyon Day and/or Canyon Classroom, please visit www.sdmesa.edu/CanyonDay.

Neale Henderson explains importance of respect for the American flag (Swank collection)

“I’m mad.”

My only thought was, “Oh (expletive deleted), how can I get out there to grab that mike from his hand?”

But Bobo continued. “During the National Anthem, I noticed that a lot of you boys didn’t remove your caps to honor our flag. That makes me mad. That flag stands for our county, our freedom, our rights. Men have fought and died for our freedom and our rights.”

“Every time the National Anthem is played, you must stand, remove your cap and put your hand over your heart. You must pay respect for our flag.”

Stunned silence was followed by applause and cheers from the grandstand.

As we met on the first base line, Bobo sheepishly asked, “Did I screw up bad?”

I told him, “Neale, that may have been your finest moment.”

Email: Bill@ClairemontTimes.com To read all the Squaremont columns, visit: http://clairemonttimes.com/category/squaremont

Have you ever thought a government agency blew you off?

by Bill Swank

On September 21, 2018, the left-turn arrow traffic signal malfunction on north and southbound Morena Boulevard at Avati Drive was reported to the City of San Diego’s Transportation Engineering Operations Division. (Report Number 02406253) At that time, a city traffic engineer acknowledged the sensors for the left-turn arrow signals on Morena Boulevard were damaged by an independent contractor who made road repairs earlier that year.

In November 2018, The Clairemont Times reported that the repairs would be completed by March 2019.

It has now been more than six months since the problem was submitted to the city and the repairs have still not been made.

According to the City of San Diego’s “Get It Done” website, the problem was reported on September 21, 2018 and corrected on October 9, 2018. The matter was closed.

How can the matter be closed if the problem has not been corrected?

The Transportation Engineering Operations Division referred this matter

to the Public Works and Communications Departments.

Senior Public Information Officer Anthony Santacrose acknowledged there is a problem with the city’s “Get It Done” website and eventually agreed, “I’d be confused, too.”

The problem with the left-turn arrows cannot be corrected until Burtech Pipeline finishes their work on Morena Boulevard.

The project was delayed by weather and the city has requested an update on the completion.

Burtech Pipelines was unable to provide an estimate prior to the newspaper’s deadline.

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A Padres Column

by Major Garrett

Relevance: How to Prepare Not long ago at the White House Chuck Todd of NBC made an appearance. Chuck and I have covered presidential campaigns and competed as White House Correspondents.

Like me, Chuck has the heart of a print reporter, but found space and success on TV. We are friends and competitors.

We passed each other in the White House press room hallway and Chuck turned on his heel. “How does it feel to root for a team that’s relevant?”

Chuck knows I am a Padre fan. So does everyone in else in Washington who tracks my Twitter feed. Those in the White House press corps who follow baseball, a fair number, know it too. My lot has been charitable pity – an odd combination in a city that knows very little of charity or pity.

I looked back at Chuck: “The Padres have always been relevant to me. Now they are relevant to you.”

Chuck Todd is a Dodger fan. Boom.

When a Dodger sophisticate in D.C. asks for the first time in years about the Padres, the winds have shifted. Chuck is not the only sign. Other reporters and photographers have pulled me aside on Air Force One or waiting before newsy White House events. “Hey, how about Manny?” “Major. Is that farm team as good as I have been reading about?” “Your Padres matter now, huh?”

My beloved Friar Faithful, I have not been so approached in nearly 20 years – not since Steve Finley patrolled centerfield, Ken Caminiti held down third base and Greg Vaughan led the Mission Valley homerun parade.

East Coasters take sports very seriously, much more seriously than Californians.

As such, East Coasters dispense their attention selectively and, due to time differences, tend to disdain all West Coast athletic prowess. There is also a neighborhood nostalgia behind the frenzied preference for franchises in New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Most people I encounter here grew up in those cities, and came to follow one of these local teams and therefore despise the others. They rarely work up a froth for or interest in “other” teams – by which I mean everyone else in every other league.

The Padres count now.

How should we prepare?

I am in no position to suggest any collective response. I am one fan. I am an experienced but solitary voice. It would be

arrogant of me to offer advice to San Diegans who have had to suffer up close with the Padres. Suffering from a distance is easier. Why? Because half of my emotion is comprised of nostalgia for my hometown, of savoring cherished youthful memories. From a distance, a string of Padres defeats (there have been so many) is leavened with a glowing ache for Torrey Pines, Seaport Village and Tecolote Canyon. If I had all that every day, Padres misery might prove corrosive. For those of you who have endured at close range, you have my undying admiration.

Still, we must prepare for relevance.

How? Petco will be more crowded.

Newcomers will arrive. They will make parking harder and concession lines longer. Bathroom breaks will have to become strategic – homers into Western Metal, doubles laced to the alley and “Hang-a-Star” gems are going to be more prevalent. Plan beer consumption accordingly. As for the newcomers, we should welcome them.

Out here in the East, there is a sense of deep history, but also a bit of exclusion – “Hey, where have you been? What gives you the right to cheer like me? I didn’t see you when (fill in the blank) sucked? You got no right.” Padres fans, by their very nature, are more mellow and tolerant.

How else could we have lasted this long?

Welcome the newly enthralled.

Remember, their tickets will help pay for a shut-down closer and an inning-eating ace.

I don’t know what to say about parking. It’s already a hassle and I never make it to more than four games a year as it is. A winning team means we will miss the Murph more than we know. The Murph had parking, a place to savor winning before and after it happened.

Anyone who can remember tailgating in 1984, 1996 and 1998 knows what I am talking about (confession: I wasn’t there any of those years, but my mother and friends were). Even if you didn’t tailgate, you shared the same approximate vast,

circular parking space and funneled into and out of the same few exits. That created a horn-honking celebratory joy all its own. Dispersing to tiny parking lots, the trolley station and dozens of disparate parking garages atomizes joy and lessens elation. We will have to cope -- perhaps with pre-game and post-game gatherings in the Park at the Park.

We should also think about winning as a ladder, one with slippery rungs. As the Doors sang in 1971, “I’ve been down so Goddamn long/ That it looks like up to me.” We’ve been there. We are the “I” in that lyric (the song, by the way is a tribute to blues legend Furry Lewis song from 1928 called “I Will Turn Your Money Green” and a 1966 novel by Richard Farina). Climbing the ladder of victories will be at first intoxicating all by itself.

Winning more than losing will satisfy.

Then will come the danger. Are we supposed to win all the time? Where will our expectations go from there?

This may sound premature, but I suggest not.

You’ve seen the Sports Illustrated cover.

That doesn’t happen without expectations – deigned to be genuine by the East Coast baseball cognoscenti – that winning is coming for years and years hence.

Will we soon set aside our joy at being atop the NL West in August for acidic scorn if we merely win the West but don’t make it to the World Series? Will we get

bored by seasons of playoffs with no World Championship? Braves fans did during the Glavine-Maddux-Smoltz years.

To a degree, Yankees and Red Sox fans have and Cubs fans are flirting with it.

The last two cases are particularly instructive. The Cubs and Red Sox were cursed, loveable losers. Now they are winners stuffed with success…. and potentially toxic expectations. Be warned.

Baseball does not treat passion equitably.

Great teams can wither when it counts the most. Ask the 2006 Detroit Tigers, the 2003 Yankees, the 1997 Cleveland Indians, the 1988 Oakland A’s, the 1987 St. Louis Cardinals, and the 1969 Baltimore Orioles… to name just a few.

Padres fans know only fleeting bouts of success. What if it comes and stays? When it comes and stays? How do we react?

How do we prepare? As Bill Clinton would say, this is a world-class problem.

I say, we prepare with….. gusto.

And plan our beer consumption accordingly.

Do you have a Padres or Clairemont question for Major? Send us an email to: AskMajor@ClairemontTimes.com Major Garrett was born and raised in Clairemont, is Chief White House Correspondent for CBS News, host of “The Takeout” podcast and author of the book “Mr. Trump’s Wild Ride: The Thrills, Chills, Screams and Occasional Blackouts of His Extraordinary First Year in Office.”

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City Council Reduces-Eliminates Multifamily Parking at Transportation Priority Areas Commentary by Louis Rodolico

On March 4th Council approved and on March 19th reaffirmed; reducing-eliminating parking at condo-apartment complexes within a half mile of transportation priority areas. Some council members were openly uncomfortable with this gamble to provide more affordable housing. At the final reading on March 19th Barbra Bry voted no and stated that she would: “work with community groups to monitor impacts and protect neighborhoods”. Dr. Campbell was the only other council member to vote no.

Developers can now provide no parking if they think their buyers will use public transportation exclusively. Residential structures without adequate designated parking spaces will be cheaper, but the parking burden will transfer to local neighborhoods, with many cars circling and adding to the carbon load. Neighbors testified in frustration, demanding that reduced/zero parking proposals are premature. Local Planning and Community Groups will probably respond with permit parking or some other control to get their neighborhoods back. City Council needs to revisit and finalize this legislation.

Many workers use their cars to carry equipment necessary for their jobs, for them a car is a necessity. Many jobs will require this far into the future. The Council’s proposal allows developers to offer designated parking if they choose.

Housing is expensive in San Diego, the average worker making less than 2/3 of the earnings necessary for a median $483,000 home. So we need new living units with an average price point of about $300,000.

Parking spaces are about a quarter of the cost of a residential development, on this basis Council is moving forward with reduced-zero parking to lower the cost of residential

development. One developer testified that, on their project, the cost of a residential unit equaled the cost of parking. Councilman Sherman stated that: “47% of the cost of housing is government” Let’s compare an existing $320,000 affordable living unit with parking to a similar zero parking living unit that could be attractively priced at $295,000. Parking spaces are generally about 25% of the cost of a unit so the $320,000 unit with parking has an $80,000 parking value built into it. The $25,000 reduction for a zero parking unit is attractive and will draw buyers. However, when a buyer needs to sell their zero parking unit they will find themselves in direct competition with comparable living units with parking and the true value of the zero parking units will be exposed. Too late and an expensive lesson learned for our new buyer. Agents should be required to provide value notifications for this new type of housing.

Accessible parking is required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA abstract; “a public entity should provide an adequate number of accessible parking spaces in existing parking lots or garages over which it has jurisdiction”. The California Building Code (CBC) requires 400 spaces for 200 residences with 6 accessible spaces, but if the developer provides 40 spaces for 200 residences then only one accessible space is required. In these situations ADA regulations do not support disabled residents. Several people testified to these discrepancies and the only answer offered was a blue curb that would allow accessible street parking, we can do better than that. I wrote ADA a letter outlining the issue. The City Municipal Code and CBC should be modified to offer relief.

The Municipal Code has always required

developers to provide affordable housing, but there is a back door out of the requirement.

Developers can pay fines to remove affordable housing from their projects. These fines fall into the category of: ‘Alternate Means of Compliance’. The fines go into city coffers, providing a clear dis-incentive for the city to provide affordable housing. See Planning Commission Link. Had the City Municipal Code removed this back door years ago we would have more affordable housing stock today.

Dr. Campbell was correct to say this legislation is premature.

However, it is not too early to make some code changes.

New parking garages should be designed as level floors convertible into living units as fewer of us own cars. See Illustration.

These “Flex Space”

structures will allow building owners to gradually remove parking as mass transit improves and we move away from car ownership. This also gives building owners additional incentive to support mass transit.

Some owners have already done this, but flexible space structures should be a Municipal Code requirement not an option.

We will need several additional strategies to solve our affordable housing shortfall; flex space structures, and modifying the “Alternate Means of Compliance” are two possibilities. We also need a few more trolley lines to reach a mass transit tipping point.

San Diego city politicians and planners should grade this parking legislation incomplete. They will need to further improve this legislation to support; neighbors, building owners, home buyers and disabled citizens.

Louis Rodolico is a candidate for District 1 City Council louisrodolico.com March 4th Hearing; Rodolico 31:36 http://sandiego.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?vi ew_id=3&clip_id=7648 March 19th Reading; Bry 48:20 Campbell 49:10 Sherman 51:00 http://sandiego.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?vi ew_id=3&clip_id=7662 Planning Commission, Time: 2:57:45 http://sandiego.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?vi ew_id=8&clip_id=7643 San Diego Municipal Code https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/officialdocs/ municipal-code Transportation Priority Areas SB743 https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/transi t-priority-map.pdf

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Why We Cut the Cord and Said Goodbye to Cable Forever

by Lolo & Big J

Cable companies and satellite providers have had a stranglehold on the home entertainment market for decades.

According to Fortune.com, research has shown the average cable and satellite bill for pay TV sits at ~$107 a month. $107 might give you access to ~200 channels, but how many of them do you actually watch? And out of all the shows you watch on those particular channels, how many can be considered “quality entertainment” versus the ones you watch just because “it’s the only thing on TV right now?” Cable and satellite companies have enjoyed the advantages of a lack of real competition for decades, but now, that’s finally changing. With the rise of the internet comes the fall of television as we’ve known it all our lives.

With each passing year, more and more viewers are turning to streaming services for their entertainment needs.

Before “cutting the cord,” we had a digital cable plan plus Netflix, plus Hulu, plus Amazon. Chances are, many Clairemont Times readers are in the same situation.

Over time, we found that our viewing habits increasingly favored what was playing on these streaming services, apart from a few shows and UFC sporting events. We made the decision to ditch our cable service and swapped it out for a $25 Sling TV package. Sling TV is a live TV streaming service that provided us with the few channels (TBS, ESPN, Food Network) we watched on television.

Worried you won’t have a DVR device?

No problem! Sling TV offers a “cloud DVR” service for an extra $5/month. We can record shows and movies simultaneously, and we’ve never had any issues accessing them or playing them back (apart from when the internet goes out in our neighborhood). Sling TV won’t be an option for everyone as their plans don’t include all channels, but they also have many add-on sports/entertainment/family packages that range from $3 to $29 extra per month.

We also bought a digital antenna on Amazon for $35.99. This one-time purchase allows us to obtain most local network stations in picture-perfect quality.

You can also alleviate the hassle of being stuck in a pesky contract by cutting the cord. Most cable and satellite companies offer low introductory rates of a reduced price for a year or so. The only catch is, you typically have to sign a two-year contract, meaning you’ll eventually be stuck paying full price!

Streaming services don’t require contracts, and you can add and remove them at will.

It gives you the freedom to base your monthly entertainment bill on what each service actually offers at that time. You can alternate what services you have from month to month in a couple clicks. After “Game of Thrones” ends, we’ll probably get rid of HBO, and we won’t have to worry about cancellation fees.

Another thing that gives streaming services a leg up on cable providers is that the shows and movies they offer are unedited and are presented as the creator intended with no restrictions or commercials. Full transparency: you do have to pay a few more bucks per month to remove advertisements on Hulu. We also don’t count the brief videos before each episode/film that promote up-and-coming shows on streaming services like HBO as full-fledged commercials. Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu frequently have entire seasons of shows new and old released in a single day, so you don’t have to wait a week for each episode. You can watch an entire TV season in days rather than months if you prefer! On the flip side, most companies pull films and shows regularly off of their sites, so you’ll have to keep up with what’s coming and going on each service monthly.

The biggest problem we’ve had since cutting the chord is finding the time to watch the vast amount of quality entertainment available to us. Whether you like fantasy, sci-fi, true crime, drama, documentaries, comedy, food competitions, or Hallmark-style Christmas flicks, there is a streaming service that has what you want. There are even niche streaming services like Crunchyroll (for anime lovers) The Criterion Channel (for hardcore cinephiles), Shudder (a horror streaming service for “thrill seekers”), and the upcoming Disney+, which will feature all of the Disney, Pixar, Marvel, “Star Wars,” and National Geographic catalogs in one place. The fact of the matter is, all of these changes added up big for us, and we wind up saving nearly $1000 per year by using streaming services over traditional cable/satellite companies for our television and movie watching needs.

Making the switch required a little bit of an adjustment period at first, but the truth is, we don’t miss having cable at all now, and our wallets don’t mind, either.

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Avoiding Future Trust or Will Contests

by Dick McEntyre, Attorney at Law

Although most trusts and wills contain a “no contest clause” (presently disfavored by the courts and difficult to enforce), disgruntled persons, especially one’s children, who feel they were improperly left out of a decedent’s disposition of property, may still vigorously challenge the provisions of the decedent’s document in question following the deceased person’s death. The grounds for such a challenge can be: (1) alleged fraud or undo influence exacted by the taker under the trust or will; (2) purported lack of mental capacity of the trustor or testator resulting in the estate going to the “wrong beneficiary”; or (3) especially in the instance of children, when a child believes he or she was inadvertently left out (“forgotten”) of the trust or will. Such challenges can slow up the administration of the estate, cause anxiety, and be very costly to the estate.

To help avoid such a future challenge, when a trustor of a trust or the testator of a will believes there may be future discontent, among his or her children, he or she should strongly consider having a before-the-fact meeting with the children

and advise them of his or her intentions regarding the future disposition of the estate. While such a meeting may be uncomfortable, in the long run it could be beneficial, since it may well allow the trustor or testator to die in peace, knowing that there should be no challenge to his or her estate planning disposition, with its attendant delays, costs, and anxieties. Further, such a meeting may provide for a reconciliation of those presently estranged. Another idea which may be helpful is making a videotape of the testator’s signing of the will or trust along with such testator’s making a statement of why he or she is making the disposition in question.

The above “Possible Solutions” are generalizations only and are not to be taken as legal advice for the reader’s particular situation.

Richard F. McEntyre is a lawyer practicing law in the areas of estate planning and administration, having served the San Diego community as a lawyer for over 40 years.

House calls are available. Dick’s office is located at 3156 Sports Arena Boulevard, Suite 102 (Telephone (619) 221-0279), www.richardfmcentyre.com.

Madison Cluster Showcase The Madison Community of Schools is hosting a Showcase Night at the Creative Performing and Media Arts Magnet Middle School as a way of highlighting the incredible educational efforts taking place in schools throughout the community.

The event, to be held Thursday, April 10, will celebrate student work through a series of performances, art, and interactive displays from 5:00 to 8:30 pm at 5050 Conrad Ave and is open to the community.

Participating schools include Field, Hawthorne, Lafayette, LindberghSchweitzer, Sequoia, and Whitman Elementary, Innovation and CPMA Middle Schools, Muir K-8, and Madison High School.

Whether you are in pre-school and looking at your local elementary school, or are considering coming back to the Madison cluster after several years away, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a

variety of student work, from science projects and robotics exhibits, high school ROTC and cheerleading demonstrations, to cluster-wide music performances, all supported by local sponsors and food vendors. This is a great opportunity to enroll your student! Enrollment packets will be available and school representatives will be answering questions and accepting enrollment forms.

The Showcase Night is designed to unite residents and neighborhood schools while demonstrating the variety of educational opportunities in the Madison cluster.

This event is sponsored by The VAPA Foundation, a non-profit organizations whose mission is to, “enhance the quality of and access to arts education in the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD).”

For more information call 858-256-2706 or on Facebook and Twitter @MadisonShowcase

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To receive a FREE TREE for your parkway (the area between your sidewalk and street curb), please review the conditions of agreement • Location of property must be within City of San Diego limits

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Bike News Register for 29th Annual SANDAG Bike to Work Day Join thousands of commuters on the morning of Thursday, May 16 as we GO

If we are chosen again this year for our 7th Bike to Work Day Pit Stop rest assured we’ll have some fun. Additionally, if you would like to potentially volunteer shoot me an email chris@clairemonttimes.com or call (858) 752-9779.

Finally, in other bike news the

by BIKE. Register by April 14 to be automatically entered to win a $500 gift certificate to Moment Bicycles!

To register, visit https://www.icommutesd.com/bike/biketo workday2019.aspx Back in 2013 The Clairemont Times started hosting a Bike to Work Day Pit Stop on the northern portion of Santa Fe St where the road ends and meets with the Rose Canyon Bike/Walking trail. We have applied once again to host a Pit Stop however the official announcement from SANDAG will be publicized on April 5th.

Clairemont Town Council was recently awarded a grant from SANDAG to launch Bike Clairemont. The first event is a Free Bike Maintenance Class on 4/18 to be held at Benchmark Brewing on Napier St in Bay Park at 6:30pm.

Let Velo Johnny’s Mobile Repair teach you basic maintenance skills and answer any questions you may have about your bike. Act fast! There are only 30 slots available – RSVP is required. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Barbarah Torres at dopradoconsulting@gmail.com

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Random Acts of Greenness Getting from here to there the greener way!

by Susan Lewitt

This month you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the self-guided CNPS-San Diego Garden Tour: Inviting Nature Home, that will inspire you to use native plants in your garden. Why mention this in an article about greener transportation?

Since this tour requires driving, careful route planning and carpooling will make

miles per hour for extended periods of time, consider using your cruise control option, which will even out your speed and improve your mpg.

Also get the right size vehicle for your needs. If you usually only drive with one passenger or less and no cargo, that big van or truck may be a big waste. A motorcycle might be a good option for lighter travel. On the other hand, one full minivan uses less gas than two smaller vehicles for the same trip, so if you usually have a full load of people and cargo, this might be best. Do you have several stops

Tecolote Nature Center 5180 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA 92110 • 858-581-9944 Park Ranger Office 858-581-9961 Monday – Closed, Tuesday –Saturday 9:00-4:00, Sunday 9:00-2:00

Sunday, April 7 • 9:00-11:00 Sunday in the Garden Volunteer in our native plant garden and nurture nature with Park Ranger Erika!

Help us get the garden ready for the upcoming Clairemont Garden Tour in May! Saturday, April 13 Mesa College Canyon Day Go to http://www.sdmesa.edu/campus-life/canyon-day/index.shtml for more information about this event.

Wednesday, April 17 • 1:30-3:00 Art & Activities for Kids- Free!

Learn a little, create a lot! This month’s theme…Canyon Animals.

Photo by Judie Lincer

for a more efficient tour, using less gas per person, while exposing your passengers to supporting biodiversity using beautiful native plants.

There are other ways of making transportation eco-friendlier. You can be more efficient with your current gasoline powered automobile, in addition to carpooling and careful planning. Do you carry around excess weight in your car, things that you don’t need? This will decrease your mpg. That cargo box on your car roof is a huge drag in more ways than one, so if empty, leave it home. Your mileage will also improve with a well-tuned car and properly inflated tires.

Stop by places, like Discount Tires, about once a month for a free tire check.

Idling engines pollute and damage motors. You save gas by turning off your engine if you are stopping for more than 10 seconds! Also, if you run your engine several minutes to warm it up, you are wasting gas. Most cars, especially in San Diego, don’t need to warm up for more than the few seconds it takes to buckle seatbelts. Avoid jack rabbit starts and follow speed limits. Aggressive driving, sudden acceleration and stops cause excessive wear and tear on the car, tires, and poorer gas mileage. You will save gas and avoid citations. When traveling along the freeways or roads where you exceed 30

that are close together? Park in a central location and walk to all those places.

When replacing your vehicle, consider buying a high mpg, electric (EVs) or hybrid car next. It will cost more up front, but you and the planet will save in the long run. It is also becoming easier to charge your electric vehicle with some free options. (EV information: https://www.plugintothepresent.com/#ho me) Typically, it takes longer to get somewhere by bus and train verses automobile, but when you have the time, and parking at your destination is scarce, and, or expensive, public transportation is very handy. If you enjoy bicycle riding, bicycle commuting is an option, especially since buses can carry your bicycle for part of your journey, but please wear your safety helmet. Walking is another choice and it is good healthy exercise too.

You might even want to walk in some wonderful gardens on the CNPS Native Garden Tour, April 13 & 14, where you’ll enjoy, not just our wonderful native plants, but many charming landscaping ideas including dry streambed bioswales, water catchment devices, slope gardens, charming water features, bridges, sculptures and more: https://www.cnpssd.org/events/gardentour 2019.

Saturday, April 20 • 9:00-11:00 Weed Warriors Volunteer with the Park Rangers to make your canyon awesome! Help is needed in the restoration and revegetation areas. Gloves and tools provided. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. No flip flops please. Bring sun protection and a refillable water bottle. * Arrive early to get a good parking spot.

Saturday, April 27 • 8:00 am Audubon Society Birding Walk All skill levels welcome. Get outside and learn something new. Bring binoculars, water, and dress in layers as the canyon can be chilly in the morning. Meet at the Tecolote Nature Center. * Arrive early to get a good parking spot. *Many volunteer opportunities available! 858-581-9959 www.sandiego.gov/volunteer-program 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

Advertising Sales Person(s) Wanted If you or someone you know is looking for a p/t or f/t job we are looking to hire ad sales reps. The ideal candidate is someone who is outgoing and ambitious and looking to supplement their income. The hours are very flexible. Sales experience is preferred.

Please feel free to call or email Chris O’Connell at (858) 752-9779 or Chris@ClairemontTimes.com. This is a heavy commission sales position.

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LIBRARY EVENTS CLAIREMONT BRANCH 2920 BURGENER BLVD, 92110 (858) 581-9935

Little Ones Sign Language Storytime Thursdays, April 4 & 18 at 10:30am.

Children and their caregivers can learn ASL sign language while hearing great stories!

Presented by Jennifer Duncan.

Baby & Toddler Storytime with Stay & Play Thursday, April 11 & 25 at 10:30am.

Joyce leads a fun storytime with stories, songs and play!

Preschool Storytime with Miss Fran!

Fridays at 10:30am.

Join Miss Fran as she reads fun picture books and sings songs!

Kids & Teens Spring into STEAM: Dive In! 4/16 4:30pm Join us for some coding fun using Scratch, a drag-and-drop visual computer programming language. Learn how to use Scratch and code your own underwater scene with fish and a scuba diver!

Book Club for Kids! 4/23 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 time they will be discussing “Canyons” by Gary Paulson.

Homework Help Every Tuesday at 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.

Game Time Thursdays at 3pm Break out the board games for a little tabletop fun!

Kids Craft Club Thursdays at 4pm.

Craft time has something new every time!

Button Making Saturdays at 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 Literary Book Club 4/3 6pm The Book Club will be discussing, “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles.

Make Your Own Book! 4/23 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.

Music from the Ardor Trio 4/24 6pm This free concert is presented by the Friends of the Clairemont Library. This month we feature the Ardor Trio. The trio consists of Linda Piatt on violin, Robie Evans on viola, and Amanda Devlin on cello.

Acrylic Painting with the Masters 4/27 1pm

Join artist and teacher Donna Davis for acrylic painting that anyone can do. Create a painting you can take home with you. The class is usually full so contact the library to reserve your place. All materials are provided.

and Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

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.

Spring has sprung bringing with it many wonderful activities at the Balboa Branch Library for the entire community to enjoy.

Experience fun and educational programs for all ages. We look forward to seeing you!

NORTH CLAIREMONT BRANCH 4616 CLAIREMONT DR. 92117 (858) 581-9931

Ongoing, Always Free, Programs for Adults Include: Social Scrabble and Other Board Games for Grown Ups 4/2 5pm, 4/4 & 4/18 1pm Second Tuesday Concert Series “Dapper Dixie” 4/9 6:30pm The Second Tuesday Concert Series will bring the joy and revival of good old-fashioned American music with Dapper Dixie, the premier San Diego Dixieland group.

Zentangle: 4/11 at 1pm Returns with another fun project Bargain Book Sale 4/13 9:30am-1pm Lots of high quality books at low, low prices! Remember, your generous purchases at the book sale supports this library. Thank you!

NC Book Club 4/16 6:30pm “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood Copies are available now at the front desk. Please ask for your copy.

Book Repair Workshop 4/23 1pm Genealogy Workshop 4/25 1pm Learn how the library can help you discover your heritage at this workshop. Call or come in to sign up.

E-Book Clinic - Saturdays, April 4/6 & 4/20 10am Ongoing, Always Free, Children’s Programs: Spring into STEAM with Making Waves Tour (ages 9–12 years) 4/8 4:30pm Sign Language Story Time (recommended for ages 0-5 years) – Mondays at 10:00 a.m.

Preschool Story Time (recommended for ages 3-5 years) - Mondays at 11 a.m.

Baby Story Time (ages 0-2 years) – Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

Family Story Time (all ages) Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Lego Builders’ Club (ages 3-8 years) Saturdays 11 a.m-3 p.m.

Love on a Leash (ages 3-8 years) – Second Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Homework Help (grades K-8) – Mondays and Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

BALBOA BRANCH 4255 MT. ABERNATHY AVE, 92117 (858) 573-1390

SPECIAL EVENT - SPRING INTO STEAM: DIVE IN! Are you ready to learn something new?

The San Diego Public Library 3rd Annual Spring Into STEAM runs March through May. Local scientists are coming on board with hands-on marine life workshops at the 35 open SDPL locations. All programs are geared toward students ages 9 – 12. Free Workshop. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Please visit the SDPL website at sandiego.gov/steam Celebrate National Library Week: Libraries = Strong Communities Sunday, April 7 – Saturday, April 13, 2019 Visit your local library and check out a terrific book Ongoing: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Yes, this is possible to accomplish by reading one book a day to be finished in 3 years! Contact library staff for more information.

Children and Teen Programs: Lego Club Mondays 4-5pm Build your LEGO masterpiece. [Pre-K 6th grade] Paws to Read 4/9 6pm Practice reading out loud to patient therapy dogs. [Pre-K – 6th grade] Pajama Signing Storytime w/ Miss Jennifer 4/23 6pm Learn signing while enjoying storytime in your comfy pajamas. [Birth– 5 yrs.]

Homework Help Tuesdays (except 4/2), 4-5pm; Weds & Thurs, 3:30 – 5:30pm Bring in your homework questions and our tutor can assist you. [K – 8th grade] Great Read-Aloud w/ Miss Terri Wednesdays, 6pm Listen to entertaining stories while practicing listening skills. [Kinder - 2nd grade] Make a Project @ the Library: Make a Kite 4/17 3:30-4:30pm Get ready for Earth Day by making a kite out of recycled newspaper! All supplies provided. No sign-up required. [3rd grade and up with an adult.]

Spring Into STEAM: Dive In – Underwater Coding 4/17 4:30pm Have fun coding fish, using Scratch visual computer programming, to code your own underwater scene. [Ages 9 - 12] Sign-up required online at www.sandiego.gov/steam Preschool Storytime and Craft 4/4 & 4/18 10am

Listen to a terrific story and make a story-based craft at the library. [Babies- 5 yrs.]

Signing Storytime w/ Miss Jennifer 4/11 & 4/25 10am Learn signing while enjoying storytime, music, and bubbles. [Birth – 5 yrs.]

Wee Reads for Baby & Toddler Fridays 4/5*, 4/12 & 4/19 10:30am Enjoy stories, music, and rhymes.

[Babies- 5 yrs.] *Special Wee Reads on 4/5: Storybox Theatre told in characters’ voices and with visual effects!

Drop in & Play 4/26 10:30am Enjoy playtime with babies and toddlers while getting to know other families in the community. [Babies- 5 yrs.]

Youth Book Discussion 4/5 3:45 4:45 pm Read “Everything, Everything” by Nicola Yoon and then join us for a lively book discussion. Copies available for checkout.

Sign up required. [Teens 7th & 8th grade] Children’s Book Discussion 4/19 3:45-4:45 Read “The War That Saved My Life” by Kimberly Brubaker and then join us for a lively book discussion. Copies available for checkout. Sign up required. [3rd grade – 6th grade] Kids’ Krafternoon Saturdays, 1-2pm Create a fun craft at the library to take home. [Kinder - 4th grade] Adult Programs: Healthy & Fit Adults 4/8 & 4/15 11:15am-12 Join us for this educational fitness program presented by Lois Schenker.

ESL - Adult Beginning English Tuesdays, 12-2pm Geared toward newcomers learning English.

Stitching Circle 4/2 & 4/9 2-3:30pm Bring your knitting, crocheting, and other stitching projects to the library.

Instruction may be included.

Balboa Book Discussion Club 4/16 11:45-12:45 Read “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini and then join us for a lively and thoughtful book discussion.

Copies available for checkout.

Tech Tutoring Wednesdays, 12:30 – 1:30pm One-on-one technology skills help with basic computer and personal devise needs.

Sign up required.

Adult Craft 4/10 6-7pm No-Sew Apron: Design and learn how to create an apron without any sewing. All supplies provided. Sign up required Spaces fill up fast!

Adult Writing Group Thursdays, 1:45 – 2:45p.m.

Participate in writing exercises designed to help call forth your talents.

(Sneak Peak: How-To Festival, Sat. May 18th, an interactive community educational event!)

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Update from San Diego City Attorney Mara W. Elliott PROUD PARENTS PET PROFILE

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As your City Attorney, it’s my job to protect San Diego and its residents.

I do that in many ways, including defending the City from frivolous lawsuits, prosecuting people who damage your quality of life, supporting survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking, and advising City officials on how to follow the law.

This month I’d like to update you on three aspects of my work.

Protecting you from opioids Addiction to opioids kills thousands of Americans and destroys countless lives every year.

This national health crisis has its roots in deception, manipulation, and greed.

Opioid manufacturers used dishonest tactics to manipulate doctors into overprescribing their drugs. They got rich; America got sick.

That’s why my office is suing Purdue Pharma and other manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids who created the opioid health crisis. Our lawsuit is part of a Multi-District Litigation involving hundreds of other cities, counties, and states.

Opioids were falsely marketed to doctors as safe and non-addictive. Yet one out of five persons who are prescribed opioids for 10 days still take them one year later. Illegal labs that cook synthetic substitutes are a booming underground industry. And tens of thousands of Americans have died as a result of their addiction.

In 2017, a record 273 San Diegans died from an opioid overdose. Our first responders are overburdened with emergency calls related to opioid use and overdose – all at the taxpayers’ expense.

Our lawsuit will recover those costs and compel the companies to fund drug treatment and education programs to help our addicted population and prevent it from growing.

Protecting our ecosystem San Diego is home to a rich and diverse marine ecosystem that we all enjoy.

Yellowtail tuna are one species that sustains the fragile balance of our ocean ecology,

while attracting sports fishing tourists from all over the world, stimulating the local economy. These fish need our protection.

My office prosecutes anyone who compromises our marine species by overfishing or by taking young yellowtail at their prime mating age. Recently we prosecuted a fisherman who illegally took 81 undersized yellowtail from waters off San Diego.

Returning from his excursion, the fisherman was stopped at the dock by wardens of the Department of California Fish and Wildlife, who discovered the undersized fish as he unloaded his vessel.

Last month, he pleaded guilty to 16 counts of Unlawful Possession of Fish. He was placed on probation for three years and was ordered to pay an $8,000 fine and perform 10 days of public work service. If he violates probation, he’ll serve at least 90 days in custody.

Protecting survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking My office runs the San Diego Family Justice Center, a safe place where survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking can reclaim their lives, seek justice, and begin healing.

The clients who come to the Family Justice Center need many kinds of help, including a place to stay and legal assistance.

We recently received a $587,000 grant that will allow us to do that, and more.

Importantly, it will help provide a temporary place to stay for victims who come to the Family Justice Center to escape an abusive partner, often with their children in tow.

This is a critical need because, too often, without a safe place to spend the night, women feel they have no choice but to return to the dangerous place they fled.

The grant will also allow the Family Justice Center to expand its outreach programs to raise awareness about intimate partner violence throughout the City of San Diego including underserved populations. We look forward to continuing to serve the needs of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking.

These are just a few of the many issues my office is taking on to make San Diego a safer and better place for everyone, and I count you as a partner in this effort. If you’d like to learn more about our work, please visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/cityattorney/med ia/releases

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34th Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair & Parade Celebrates Youth Theme!

On April 27, 2019, the 34th Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair & Parade returns as the largest celebration and promotion of cultural understanding in Linda Vista! People of all ethnicities will come together by a common factor: Celebrating and sharing the traditions, customs, and resources of the diverse cultures present in San Diego. This year, the nonprofit is proud to announce the 2019 theme is “Celebrating our Youth!”

Originally formed to break barriers between newly immigrated communities, the Linda Vista Multi- Cultural Fair & Parade continues to be the bridge to sharing the cultures of over 22 different languages and dialects present in Linda Vista alone! Attendees can get excited to experience this through entertainment on THREE stages featuring both modern and traditional cultural performances, a colorful 70+ unit parade, carnival games and rides, an interactive Kid’s Zone, a Linda Vista Health Pavilion, resources for the youth community and their families, and more surprises to be announced! This

fun, family-oriented learning event has something for everyone and is FREE to attend!

The Parade team is also happy to announce that this year’s Grand Marshal will be former County Supervisor Ron Roberts, a champion of the community’s youth and leader of the Boys and Girls Club Ron Roberts Family Branch located in the heart of Linda Vista.

The Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair & Parade takes place on the 6900 block of Linda Vista Road (Between Comstock and Ulric Street) between 10 AM and 5 PM. More information and updates on the upcoming Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair & Parade can be found by visiting www.LindaVistaFair.org or www.facebook.com/LindaVistaFair.

Sponsors and supporters of this year’s event include: The University of San Diego, Investcal Realty Corporation, Civita Sudberry Properties, Community HousingWorks, DaVita Kidney Care, Care1st Health Plan, the City of San Diego, and the County of San Diego.

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3100 Armstrong St. 4900 Shawline St. 4600 Clairemont Dr. 4000 Huerfano Ave. 4600 Iseleta Ave. 4300 Convoy St. 3100 Armstrong St. VEHICLE THEFT 5200 Livering Lane 4000 Huerfano St. 7400 Batista St.

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7400 Armstrong Pl. 4200 Mt. Abernathy Ave. BATTERY 5900 Balboa Ave. 3400 Del Rey St. 3800 Camto Aguilar 7900 Linda Vista Rd. 3600 Clairemont Dr.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 5500 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

4400 Mt. Herbert Ave. 7500 Dagget St. RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY RB 3500 Monair Dr. RB 4800 Cole St. VANDALISM 4400 Mt. Everest Blvd.

3100 Denver St. FRAUD 5200 Mt. Alifan Dr. 3200 Cowley Way

“If you do not report it or call us, in our mind it did not happen” San Diego Police Officer Call 911 to report an emergency Non Emergency 24 hours (619)-531-2000 www.sandiego.gov/police Compiled from info at www.CrimeMapping.com

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Clairemont Hilltoppers Little League Celebrate 63rd Opening Day

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