Mission Times Courier, February 14th, 2020 by San Diego Community Newspaper Group

VOLUME 26 ISSUE 2 Feb. 14 – March 12, 2020

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INSIDE

THIS ISSUE NEWS

A moment of clarity

Local student in running for NASA contest to name Mars rover. Page 2 (l to r) San Diego District 7 City Council candidates: Wendy Wheatcroft, Monty McIntyre, Raul Campillo and Noli Zosa (Photos via campaign websites)

Dist. 7 City Council candidates face off at forum

FEATURE

‘Smacked’

By JEFF CLEMETSON | Mission Times Courier

On Jan. 22, candidates for the District 7 City Council seat sat down at Cubberley Elementary School for a forum hosted by the Serra Mesa Community Council and moderated by the League of Women Voters. The candidates introduced themselves before taking a series of questions from the audience.

Del Cerro author shares story about success and addiction. Page 4

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Wendy Wheatcroft introduced herself as a teacher, a leader in the gun violence prevention movement and a lifelong San Diego native. “I have been a champion for children and families my entire life and I plan to continue to do that as your council member,” she said. Raul Campillo said he went to high school in Linda Vista before attending Harvard for his bachelor’s and law degree. He also

earned a master’s in Education and taught fifth grade. He is currently a deputy city attorney in San Diego, working as a prosecutor in the criminal division. “I’m bringing to this race the expertise that comes with facing those core issues — issues of homelessness, housing affordability, transportation, access to jobs. Those are things I understand the causes of, the root problems and

Alvarado realignment plan sees progress

(Not so) ancient Greek

how City Council can actually affect them,” he said. Monty McIntyre said he is joining the race to give back to the community and offer “adult supervision” to a broken City Hall. The civil attorney touted his skills as a mediator that has resolved disputes for over 20 years and promised to take a pay cut if elected. SEE DISTRICT 7 FORUM, Page 11

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By JEFF CLEMETSON | Mission Times Courier

Troy’s in Grantville still serves up classic Greek dishes. Page 13

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A long-awaited project to ease traffic congestion and flooding issues in Grantville is making progress. On Feb. 12, representatives from the city’s planning department and Dokken Engineering presented to the Navajo Community Planners (NCPI) an update to the plan to realign Alvarado Canyon Road. Mark Tarrell, a project manager for Dokken Engineering, said the project to address traffic issues at the Alvarado Canyon to Mission Gorge Road connection as well as SEE ALVARADO, Page 5

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(l to r) Mayor Faulconer and Secretary Carson (Courtesy City of San Diego)

HUD SECRETARY CARSON VISITS GRANTVILLE A slide of the “realignment alternative” that would connect Alvarado Canyon Road to the Mission Gorge Road and Fairmont Avenue intersection (Photo by Jeff Clemetson)

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NEWS San Carlos student hopes to bring ‘Clarity’ to Mars Feb. 14 – March 12, 2020 Mission Times Courier

By JOYELL NEVINS | Mission Times Courier

More than 28,000 entries. 155 semifinalists. Nine finalists chosen in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) international contest – and San Carlos’s Nora Benitez is one of those finalists. Benitez is an eighth grader at St. Therese Academy. Her essay was featured on the online ballot for NASA’s “Name the Rover” competition this past month. The Mars Rover will be launched from the Kennedy Space Center in July. It is the third robot NASA is sending to the planet Mars, but the first machine that is outfitted with a drill for coring samples from Martian rocks and soil. In their mission overview video, NASA scientists noted that the samples will be taken from three spots that may have once hosted life: the floor of an ancient lake, a hot spring, and a site where hot water interacted with rocks in the shallow subsurface.

Rover image from contest website

The rover robot is specifically designed to seek out “biosignatures,” or indications of ancient life. It will collect and store, or ‘cache,’ samples from rock. A second mission will be sent in the undetermined future to retrieve the Mars samples and bring them back to NASA’s laboratories on Earth. “Mars 2020 is a pivotal mission in our search for life and could finally answer the age-old question, ‘Are we alone’?” said Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator science mission directorate. But while the mission has a clear goal and set timeline, it still doesn’t have a name.

GETTING ‘CLARITY’

Fourteen-year-old Benitez shared that she has taken a liking to space since she was young, garnered from her mom’s interests and her dad taking her to the library. But that casual interest soared after a recent visit to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. “My love and interest grew astronomically after going to the laboratory,” Benitez quipped. That particular lab is where the carsized robot was built. During her tour,

Benitez saw the Rover in progress in the “clean room.” One of the tour guides noticed her curiosity and mentioned the contest: NASA was collecting essay entries choosing one-word names for the robot. “I immediately started creating an essay in my head, going through names,” Benitez said. She chose “clarity” after learning about the 23 different cameras the rover had, and the fact that it was launching in 2020. “I figured that the people who designed the cameras would have wanted them, in comparison to a human eye, to have 20/20, or perfect vision,” Benitez explained, “I used 20/20 vision as a spinoff of the year 2020.” In her essay entry, Benitez noted that “Clarity, when defined, means the quality of being easy to see or view, as with an image or vision. The Mars 2020 Rover, given its twenty-three cameras; nine for engineering, seven for scientific purposes, and seven for entry, landing, and descent, will help the people working on Earth get an amazingly clear view of Mars … we will be able to visualize Mars with complete Clarity.” Her description was one of more than 28,000 essay submissions from K-12 students nationwide. Thousands of volunteer judges whittled the pool down to 155 semifinalists, and then again to nine choices. Aside from

Clarity, the other finalists were Endurance, Promise, Tenacity, Perseverance, Vision, Courage, Ingenuity, and Fortitude. “I was so excited and shocked,” Benitez recalled when she learned hers made the Top 9. “I was jumping up and down! I didn’t think I would make it this far in the contest, but I am really grateful for this amazing opportunity.” Each name and essay was posted online, where anyone could read and vote on the winner. 772,237 votes were cast from all over the world — you can see a breakdown online of exactly how many votes came from each country in NASA’s public poll participation map. The number of votes per country ranged from one person to 24,664 votes, with the latter number being from Turkey. The United States itself provided more than 500,000 votes.

WHAT’S NEXT

Now, all Benitez can do is wait. NASA’s site explained it would “take into consideration” the poll results and will announce the essay winner in early March. The winning essay will be published permanently on NASA’s website, and the winning student will be invited to see the spacecraft launch in July from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Either way, Benitez still has her sights set on working for those engineers one day.

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“I would definitely love to work at NASA as an aerospace engineer or an astronomer,” Benitez declared. “I love learning about space, the galaxies, and the solar system, so working at NASA is my dream job!” Even though the poll is closed, all nine essays are still available for perusal at go.nasa.gov/37dgUBS. There are also links to a Mars Rover timeline, facts, and where the robot is now. —Freelance writer Joyell Nevins can be reached at joyellc@gmail. com. You can also follow her blog Small World, Big God at swbgblog. wordpress.com.

NEWS sdnews.com New ranger station opens at Mission Trails After just a little over a year and a half of construction, the red ribbon was cut on the new 5,000-square-foot ranger station for the East Fortuna Staging Area in Mission trails Regional Park (MTRP). The addition of the station serves as the conclusion of the East Fortuna Staging Area developments which began in 2004. The original developments included parking spaces for 47 cars and 15 horse trailers, 12 picnic sites and four horse corrals. While those original developments benefited the Mission Trails community, rangers still worked in very crowded trailers or offices in the visitor center. This new station solves that problem by adding office spaces for the 13 rangers that currently work at Mission Trails. The new ranger station project totals a $6,638,550 investment — $867,540 from the Mission Trails Regional Park Antenna Fund; $4,071,010 from the city’s Environmental Growth Fund; and a $1.5 million donation from

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Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson at the recently opened Stella affordable housing complex in Grantville to discuss San Diego’s efforts to reduce barriers to construction and spur development of affordable housing. The meeting, which came at the request of HUD, is part of Secretary Carson’s “Driving Affordable Housing Across America” bus tour. Following a tour of the recently opened Stella affordable housing complex, which is managed by Affirmed Housing, a local developer of affordable housing, Mayor Faulconer and Secretary Carson hosted a roundtable with community leaders about reducing regulatory barriers to affordable housing and innovative ways the city is working to increase the area’s housing supply. “The City of San Diego continues to implement the most forward-thinking housing reforms in California as we do our part to address the statewide housing

The new East Fortuna ranger station officially opened on Feb. 5 (Photos courtesy Mission trails Regional Park Foundation)

the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation. Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Taskforce Chairman and City Councilman Scott Sherman and MTRP Committee member and Council member Jen Campbell officially opened a new 5,000-square-foot state-of-the-art ranger station at MTRP. This important park investment will give rangers improved resources and facilities to better protect the park and engage with park visitors. In addition to the new ranger station, public artwork by acclaimed local artist Roman de Salvo was unveiled. The artwork, “Fountain Mountain,” consists of a large boulder with trail-like channels carved into its surface. A functioning drinking fountain fixture rises out of the highest point of the boulder, and water flows through the array of tiny trails in serpentine paths down the slopes of the boulder. The artwork is inspired by the many trails at MTRP. “Mission Trails Regional Park has a special place in my heart. As a native San Diegan, Mission Trails was basically my backyard

and playground even before it became an official park,” said Council member Scott Sherman. “I am glad we have invested in improving public safety for this important regional treasure.” “Mission Trails Regional Park has been inspiring visitors since before it opened in 1974. To add a piece like ‘Fountain Mountain’ to this new ranger station will ensure that same inspiration is passed on to future generations,” said Council member Campbell. “Investing in a new facility for rangers and installing art that is beautiful and functional, will undoubtedly have a profound impact and enhance the experience for all our park visitors,” said County Supervisor and MTRP Committee member Kristin Gaspar. MTRP is a jewel in the San Diego region and is one of the largest urban parks in the country consisting of more than 8,000 acres over 11 square miles. MTRP has more than 60 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, a rock-climbing area, a stunning 14,000-square-foot Visitor and Interpretive Center, and the Kumeyaay Lake Campground.

crisis,” Mayor Faulconer said. “Projects like Stella are the culmination of those efforts to lower costs and speed up the construction of more affordable housing. We’re excited to share our progress with Secretary Carson and how we plan to take our efforts to the next level this year.” Projects like the Stella and Bluewater complexes in Grantville

have been fast-tracked due to the city’s push to update community plans and streamline project reviews for affordable housing. The Grantville Amendment was approved in 2015 and since then over 1,000 units have opened with another thousand in various stages of planning and construction. SEE NEWS BRIEFS, Page 5

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No one is immune

Del Cerro author’s book details drug abuse in law, medicine, tech By KENDRA SITTON | Mission Times Courier

Mission Times Courier contributing editor Kendra Sitton recently spoke with Eilene Zimmerman about her new book “Smacked: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Add iction, a nd T ragedy.” Zimmerman tells the story of finding her ex-husband Peter dead on his bathroom floor in Del Mar in 2015 and discovering he was IV drug user. He was a senior partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. The memoir also includes the research she did following his death about the prevalence of substance abuse in competitive industries, including law, technology and medicine. Zimmerman lived in Del Cerro at the time of Peter’s death in 2015. Zimmerman was in San Diego from Feb. 11-13 to discuss the launch of her book, published by Random House, which is one of the most anticipated books of 2020. The following conversation has been shortened and lightly edited.

Even though he is your ex-husband, his story is still something that’s very personal. Why was it important for you to share it publicly in this way? It started with the story I wrote for the New York Times about his death. When he died, it was so

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shocking… he was addicted intravenously to opioids and cocaine. It was such a shock to me when I learned that even though I saw all the signs for a year, I didn’t recognize them because of who he was, his career, his wealth. When the medical examiner was at his house, I just said to her, “this can’t be.” And she said, “Actually, we see a lot of this now.” The journalist in me thought there’s a story here, but I can’t explore it right now. As I was going through a probate, I wanted to figure out how did this happen and we didn’t see it and couldn’t save him? I did more and more research, and I realized that there was a substance-abuse problem in law. So, I decided that after probate was done, I would write about it for the Times so that I could start a conversation about it that wasn’t happening. It felt like the only way to make meaning out of something that did not make sense — how could this guy with all this potential and all these resources to get help die right in front of us? I published the story thinking it would just be a way to start a conversation and that got an enormous amount of traction. After that, I realized there’s something worth talking about here and maybe there’s a conversation that could expand to an

even wider audience or in a deeper way. I decided to write the book to continue the conversation. I think it’s easy when someone dies of a drug overdose or something related to the opioid crisis to just think, “well, it’s another overdose, that’s another death.” We don’t think about how each death affects a whole web of people and communities connected to that person. This was a way to show this is how this death impacted my life and my family, and also do some research into white collar, substance use and abuse. I went beyond law to talk about finance and medicine and technology. I felt like it was a way to serve the greater good and have meaning out of Peter’s death.

Del Cerro author Eilene Zimmerman will discuss her book “Smacked” at several upcoming events in San Diego. (Courtesy photos)

It really helped that anger to subside and it let me more fully grieve. And I did. I felt really, really sad at a lot of points [while] writing. It was very cathartic and sad, but I think good.

firms and big law can be pretty dehumanizing and you become a double-hours machine, and that’s really tough.

When you extended from law to technology and I didn’t realize I needed to grieve. medicine and other whiteI was so angry at Peter for aban- collar areas, what research doning us for what felt like a very shocked you?

[Research] was a combination of electronic forums, traveling around and interviewing people in rehabs, and then talking to people on the phone. I tried to write some of the chapters that were more memoir — so what was happening to my family, as Peter was unraveling and we were not understanding what was going on, even though in hindsight it’s so clear. Those, I didn’t need too much research for so I could write a lot of that. But then when I got to the chapters that were more heavily reported, along with some memoir, I had to wait — and then when I had my research, I put everything together.

How was writing this a part of your grieving process?

selfish thing. Through the process of writing it, I got a much fuller understanding of what was going on. I developed a lot of compassion for him. Then trying to understand the things that were going on in his life from his childhood and our marriage that probably played into his predisposition to addiction. Then why he was seeking relief from his depression or anxiety or the chronic work stress.

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The part of the research that shocked me the most was there were so many professionals that are very well educated and very successful professionally and financially that felt like they had [their drug use] under control and they felt like they had very good reasons for what they were doing. It so echoed, I am sure, what went through Peter’s head because he’d been a chemist before he became a lawyer. I had a doctor say that he doses himself occasionally with fentanyl and he uses opioids occasionally. And I said to him, “How do you ethically justify this to yourself when you’re treating patients?” And he said, “I’m a doctor, like I know how to dose.” It was the same thing with lawyers: “I can take 10 milligrams of [Adderall], and it’s fine. It gets me through writing a brief or this long trial.” Everybody has their reasons for micro-dosing LSD or using Adderall or Modafinil and cocaine — to help them be more productive at work, stay up longer, do more. What I kept hearing from people was that they felt that we, as human beings, are not engineered to be in front of a computer for 10 to 12 hours and this was the hack. This was the only way that they could stay competitive. That surprised me because I expected people to be escaping from depression or anxiety or difficult relationships. I hadn’t fully accepted that they were using it to stay competitive.

It sounds like the very work culture itself is the cause and all these overdoses are the effect of having this very dehumanizing workplace. There are many reasons why people use and abuse chemicals and different substances but I think that is one part of the problem for sure. It’s a very competitive world we live in. Sometimes big corporate workplaces or law

What did your writing and research process look like?

What are you hoping to achieve? I’m hoping the book is able to continue a conversation I think started with the New York Times story. I know it’s had an effect in the legal profession. They have much more awareness now of attorney mental health and substance use problems. Everybody seems to know the lawyer that drinks too much, but they don’t think there was much awareness of lawyers that use pills and other substances. I’m hoping it widens the conversation too, so that we have people in workplaces all across the country, more concerned about their employees’ mental health [and] drug use. I’m hoping other families like mine will recognize signs that one of their own is struggling and can intervene to try to help before it’s too late. It’s a way to really build awareness that the opioid crisis is everywhere so that someone struggling with addiction looks like all of us. I think that’s a really important thing for people to be aware of, especially in the workplace, but families across the country that think they’re immune from this, this story is a way to say you’re not, and it could be happening right in front of you, and you just don’t see it. — Contributing editor Kendra Sitton can be reached at kendra@ sdnews.com.

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flooding at the triple box culvert under Fairmont Avenue is currently in the scoping phase. “So we’re not tasked to have a preferred alternative during this phase, but rather identify a range of alternatives to be studied,” he said. Darwin Cruz, a senior engineer at Dokken, presented four alternatives currently being studied. The first alternative is a “no build” alternative which would maintain the existing road network around Mission Gorge Road, Alvarado Canyon Road and Fairmont Avenue, although he said that this alternative is only being studied to use as a baseline for how the other alternatives would perform at improving traffic and flooding issues. The other three alternatives would all address flooding by replacing the existing triple-box culvert under Fairmont Avenue with a 15- by 8-foot culvert that would allow more water to flow. All the build out plans also and include improvements to sidewalks and bike lanes. In the “cul-de-sac alternative,” the existing connection between Alvarado Canyon Road and the west-bound I-8 offramp would be eliminated by building a cul-desac where drivers currently can make an immediate right onto Alvarado Canyon Road. This plan would also include widening Fairmont Avenue from four lanes to six lanes and also widen

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“San Diego exemplifies the progress that can be made with communication and the realization of common goals across all levels of government,” Secretary Carson said. “As we continue to shred excessive regulatory barriers, like we did here today, we will increase the affordable housing stock for residents of San Diego and the surrounding areas.” The Grantville event was also a platform for Mayor Faulconer to d iscuss h is Complete

Mission Gorge Place at the approach to Mission Gorge Road to accommodate rerouted traffic that would occur with the cul-desac in place, Cruz said. The “realignment alternative” would realign Alvarado Canyon Road to the Mission Gorge Road and Fairmont Avenue intersection. This plan would also include widening Fairmont Avenue to six lanes and also widen the Fairmont north segment adjacent to Home Depot. “One of the key features for this alternative is the new bridge that would be required to cross Alvarado Creek and that would support the realigned street,” Cruz said. He added that one of the challenges for this plan is that the bridge and realigned road would require “right of way” impacts on private properties in the area. The third build out plan is the “connector road alternative,” which proposes a new roadway connection between Alvarado Canyon Road and Mission Gorge Place in combination with building the cul-de-sac at the end of Alvarado Canyon Road. Cruz said this plan addresses potential impacts to Grantville Station as well as commercial businesses and properties. The plan also widens Fairmont to six lanes, and in addition would also widen Mission Gorge Road up to Mission Gorge Place. This plan would also require “significant” right of way impacts in the area. A bridge would also be built to cross Alvarado Creek. In answering questions by the NCPI board, the Dokken team said Communities initiative designed to take the four pillars of a neighborhood – infrastructure, parks, transportation and homes – and combine them into one comprehensive vision to deliver everything a neighborhood needs to be complete. The plan will go before Council this spring.

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the proposed plans won’t impact existing plans to build housing at the Grantville Trolley Station and would also adhere to the Alvarado Creek Revitalization Study which addresses flooding near the trolley station and is seen as an important step in opening the Grantville area up to major housing developments.

Feb. 14 – March 12, 2020 Mission Times Courier “We have two issues, which are traffic and drainage, so the more it’s coordinated I think it is going to be better for the entire area,” said NCPI board member John LaRaia. “And you understand the focus of this is the state has pushed as much density to the urban core and around a trolley station as we can get, so the better this is done

and the faster this is done the better it is for the city as a whole.” Tarrall said that Dokken and the city is on track to complete the scoping phase and have a completed study report for all the alternatives by this summer. —Reach editor Jeff Clemetson at jeff@sdnews.com.

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CA 53 BULLETIN By REP. SUSAN DAVIS (l to r) Carl Luna, Matt Strabone and Will Rodriguez-Kennedy (Courtesy LMFDC)

Primary election analysis at next Dem meeting By TINA RYNBERG and JEFF BENESCH

For the first time in modern political history, California’s March 3 primary election will have a significant bearing on the presidential race. With our state being the biggest part of Super Tuesday, at the end of the evening, the delegate count and prospective leader should be in much sharper focus.

There are also very important congressional outcomes to examine, including our two local races, the 53rd Congressional District and the oh-so-contentious 50th in East County. Who will end up being Ammar Campa Najjar’s November opponent? We also have many local races of interest: The county supervisorial contests; the countywide measures A and B, which deal with building in the backcountry; the SEE LMFDC, Page 7

Republicans work to build enthusiasm as election nears By PAT BOERNER

In President Trump’s recent State of the Union address, he articulated many of the accomplishments of his administration which have improved the quality of life for every American. Record low unemployment, passage of the UAMCA trade deal, increased wages, reduction of taxes for the middle class, the killing of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and 187 confirmed federal judicial appointments are some of the highlights of Trump’s first term. We couldn’t be prouder of our president. Now that the impeachment hoax is over, it is time to move on and focus on the March primary and November’s general election. Mail ballots have been delivered and early voting has begun. This is the time to do your research and make decisions that will reflect your conservative values. We must stop the march toward socialism in our country. Of course, we all want quality medical treatment available to everyone, but turning it over to the federal government and abolishing all private insurance companies would be a disaster. Based on data from countries that use single payer, there would not be enough doctors, hospital beds or money to provide free health care for all. Think about this when you listen to the presidential candidates that are trying to sell the idea of single payer to the American voters. Trump would never support the

idea of government-controlled health care. You are welcome and encouraged to attend the Monday, March 9, meeting of the Republican Women of California San Diego County. After a short business meeting, Gene Ho, personal photographer to Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election, will be the speaker and share his anecdotes and insights. Lunch is included in the cost of $35. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Legacy Resort Hotel and Spa, 875 Hotel Circle South, San Diego. RSVP by Tuesday March 3 to rdelamart@ cox.net. Please join Republican Women of California–Navajo Canyon at the La Mesa Brigantine, on Tuesday, March 10. Tia Quick, from the San Diego District Attorney’s Office, will be our featured speaker with the very interesting topic of “When Money Talks, Criminals Walk … How Politics Impacts Criminal Reform.” Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. for the 11 a.m. meeting. A fullcourse lunch is served for a cost of $25. Reservations are absolutely required as space is limited. Cash and checks are accepted, but no credit cards. Please RSVP to RSVPrwcnc@gmail.com or call Marjie at 619-990-2791 for questions or to confirm your reservation. For more information on our activities, please visit our website at rwcNavajo-Canyon.org and check us out on Facebook at Republican Women of California-Navajo Canyon. —Pat Boerner writes on behalf of the Republican Women of California– Navajo Canyon.

As Southern Californians, we spend an inordinate amount of time in our cars and on the road. Bad, congested roads can mean delays and auto repairs. And repairs mean money — a lot of it. San Diego has been known for having some of the worst roads in America, but we have made some improvements. In 2015, we ranked eighth in the country for poor road conditions. It wasn’t until 2018 that San Diego dropped out of the top 20 in cities with bad roads. This progress is certainly good news. The $760 billion infrastructure proposal recently unveiled by House Democrats, called Moving Forward, provides a chance for regions like ours to build on those improvements and ensures a transportation system that is green, affordable, reliable, efficient, and provides access to jobs. As it addresses our nation’s most urgent infrastructure needs, this bold proposal will create 10 million good-paying jobs, take important steps to address climate change, improve safety, and spur economic activity. Equally important, this framework will give communities a greater say in how these funds are used to rebuild their neighborhoods. Currently, states play a large role in determining how federal transportation funds are used. Under the new plan, cities will get a seat at the table, allowing them to direct the dollars where there is the greatest need in their communities. Let’s take a look at this ambitious proposal and what it can mean for San Diego. Modern highway and safety investments will see a 21% increase that prioritizes fixing roads and bridges through long-term and sustainable funding. According to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, San Diego has 200 bridges that need replacement, rehabilitation, or other structural work. The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is working to improve transportation access to San Diego International Airport and potentially pave the way for a Metropolitan Transit System trolley route to the airport. The last major expansion to our trolley was the Green Line connecting San Diego and El Cajon, which I was proud to help secure funding

for in Congress. The MidCoast extension, currently underway, is scheduled to open next year. The 72% increase in funding for transit will aid transit agencies as they add new routes and provide more reliable service to their public transportation systems. Southern California has become synonymous with traffic and expanding public transportation that encourages viable public transit options will get people out of their cars. Less cars clogging our roads will reduce carbon emissions, result in cleaner air, and allow San Diegans to spend more time with their families and less time stuck in traffic. San Diego is a leader in renewable energy and working to reduce carbon emissions. Unique to this infrastructure plan compared to others is the emphasis on combating climate change. The Move Forward plan includes a strong focus on energy efficiency, clean and renewable energy, electric vehicles, and supports the expanded development of alternative fuels. Investments in the development of Smart Communities, the state energy program, and the Clean Cities Coalition Network could help San Diego meet its goals under its aggressive climate action plan. Support for the Move Forward plan is broad and growing. The National League of Cities, the AFLCIO, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Business Roundtable are just a few of the organizations praising the proposal. If you can get the chamber and Labor on board, you must be doing something right. Rebuilding America should be a bipartisan endeavor. Democrats, Republicans, and President Trump must come together on behalf of Americans who are clamoring for an infrastructure that will lead us into the future. The cost of inaction is too great for our communities. An investment in our infrastructure is an investment in American workers and manufacturing, including steel through strong Buy America protections. The Move Forward framework sets those priorities, creates jobs, and will be a key component in the goal to address climate change. So, let’s get moving and get this done. —Rep. Susan Davis represents central San Diego, as well as La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley and parts of El Cajon and Chula Vista.

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POLITICS sdnews.com Practice your right to vote District 7 Dispatch By SCOTT SHERMAN As a proud son of a 101st Airborne Army veteran, I know first-hand the sacrifices military men and women make to protect our God-given rights. Many have sacrificed their lives in battle so that we may have a say in how our government should be run. To honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, San Diegans have an opportunity to thank them by voting in the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, March 3.

If you are a permanent absentee mail voter, your ballot must be postmarked on or before election day and it must be received no later than the Friday after election day. Absentee voters can also drop off their ballots at a series of locations around the city or at the Registrar of Voters office anytime Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A list of locations can be found on the Registrar of Voters website at sdvote.com. For day-of voters, please also visit sdvote.com to locate your polling station. In order for our form of government to work, a government that is elected by its citizens can only

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be effective if we take part in the process. With a government that effects many parts of our lives — from schools, to health care, to homeland security. Voting is a sacred and vital right that we must take seriously By voting on March 3, you can make your voice heard on how our government should operate. I hope you will join me in taking part in this special right that many heroes have died protecting. —San Diego City Council member Scott Sherman represents the District 7 neighborhoods of Linda Vista, Mission Valley, Grantville, Allied Gardens, Del Cerro and San Carlos.

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News from your County Supervisor Dianne’s Corner By DIANNE JACOB Tackling homelessness: The Board of Supervisors recently joined me in approving a wide range of short- and long-term measures aimed at addressing homelessness in our unincorporated communities. These steps include moving to expand a new homeless outreach team, offering more motel/hotel room vouchers and seeking land for permanent, supportive housing and emergency shelters that would offer health services. Recent encampments at Lamar Park in Spring Valley, Lakeside and in other outlying communities have underscored the need to address chronic homelessness in those areas.

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San Diego City Council race in District 7, which affects many of our club members; the mayor’s race in San Diego with club favorites Barbara Bry and Todd Gloria going toe to toe; and San Diego city attorney, which pits incumbent Mara Elliiott against Cory Briggs, among others. There are a host of state Assembly races of interest, including our own Shirley Weber in the 79th, and some key judgeships up for grabs, with many of the candidates appearing before our membership looking for support. The only race without drama appears to be for our state Senate seat in District 39, with club favorite Toni Atkins running unopposed. On Wednesday night, March 4, the day after our California primary, the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club will lean on a team of experts to give us their best analysis of the ballot results, why certain races trended the way they did, and who will face whom on the November ballot. We’ve confirmed the appearance of the

Many of those without homes have serious and chronic needs, and are stuck in a cycle of homelessness, addiction, medical emergencies and incarceration. Helping them break free of that cycle is tough. It requires more than quick fixes. What we need is a comprehensive approach that offers a continuum of care. The recent board vote opens the door to doing exactly that. Our great outdoors: Park and recreation opportunities in East County just keep getting better and better. Thanks in part to funds provided by the county, Santee recently expanded Mast Park to include more parking and improved bathrooms and playgrounds. Congratulations to Mayor John Minto and all the folks in Santee.

Meanwhile, park improvements are in the works at Lindo Lake in Lakeside, Estrella Park in Casa de Oro and in other unincorporated communities. Stay in touch: Have questions, suggestions or feedback about your county government? Call me at 619-531-5522 or email me at dianne.jacob@sdcounty.ca.gov. Or, swing by my next community coffee. Want to hear about improvements underway in your unincorporated community? Come by one of my revitalization meetings. For locations and dates of these important meetings, go to www. diannejacob.com.

head of the county Democratic Party, Will Rodriguez-Kennedy, who should have keen insights as to what went right, or wrong for certain local candidates and whether county party-endorsed candidates and measures succeeded per slate recommendations. We lined up the services of talented lawyer and pundit Matt Strabone to moderate our discussion, and if you’ve caught Matt’s regular podcast, “Show in Progress,” you know he’s got a keen sense of the San Diego political scene and is a skilled interviewer. We invited our popular and returning political science professor Carl Luna to weigh in on the national, state and regional races. And also hope that past county chairs, and keen political minds in their own right, Jess

Durfee and Jessica Hayes, will join the political gabfest. The meeting starts promptly at 7 p.m. after our half-hour social time featuring snacks, salads, desserts and beverages supplied by the club and member donations. The forum will follow shortly thereafter and we generally adjourn by 8:30 p.m. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa and everyone is welcomed. For more information about the event or about joining the club, visit lamesafoothillsdemocraticclub.com.

—Dianne Jacob is chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and represents District 2.

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On Jan. 29, the GrossmontMount Helix Improvement Association (GMIA) held a forum for candidates running for the District 2 County Board of Supervisors seat. The forum, held at Murdock Elementary School in La Mesa, was moderated by the League of Women Voters. “The role of county supervisor is critical to our unincorporated region,” GMIA President Kathleen Hedberg said, adding that with no city council, unincorporated areas like parts of La Mesa and Spring Valley are governed by the Board of Supervisors, “which may have a very tremendous impact on our area.” In his introduction, District 2 candidate and current Poway Mayor Steve Vaus touted that his city is consistently the safest in the county and his “conservative fiscal approach to everything we do.” “I think it’s a great blueprint for the rest of District 2,” he said and added that he is endorsed by current District 2 Supervisor Dianne Jacob, who is leaving the seat after 28 years due to new term limit rules. Kenya Taylor is a licensed marriage and family therapist running for the seat. She said her profession gives her the experience to monitor the county’s health and human services issues, which are the bulk of the county budget.

Lakeside rancher Brian Sesko said his experience as a home builder in the area for 30 years qualifies him for the seat. “I know something about the housing problem out here,” he said. Sesko also has served as chair of the Lakeside Planning Group. He vowed to only serve one term in office and to reform the county bureaucracy. Former state Senator Joel Anderson also expressed disappointment with the county – specifically its homeless problem, roads. “All these problems have grown and grown, yet 51 years ago, we sent a man to the moon with a slide ruler. Today, we have highspeed computers and we can’t find any political courage to get things done correctly,” he said. Anderson touted his record of working with Democrats in the state Senate while retaining a conservative voting record. The audience-generated questions mostly dealt with housing and development and issues of dealing with homelessness and mental health in East County.

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All the candidates said they would protect rural and open spaces in District 2, while promoting new housing developments. Vaus pointed to Poway’s recent construction of housing in its downtown area. “At the same

time that we approved those 200 homes, we’ve expanded our open space by 342 acres,” he added. Vaus also said that building affordable units doesn’t have to diminish a city’s character and that low-income housing in Poway hasn’t caused higher crime. Answering a question about campaign contributions from developers, Vaus stated that owning a home is a piece of the American dream. “That’s only possible thanks to builders,” he said, adding that he doesn’t have a litmus test for who can contribute to his campaign and that no one can buy his vote for a campaign contribution. Anderson also said he takes contributions from developers but his voting record shows he has voted for and against their interests. “I remember one time somebody else asked this and I said, ‘Well if you think I can be bought, then why haven’t you donated to me?’” he said. Anderson said low-income, high-density projects “make zero sense” in backcountry. In Sacramento, he said, he worked on bill to lower cost and streamline approval process to build density projects within a half mile of public transportation. “SB 35 provided high-density, low-income [housing] near trolley stations,” he said. “[Housing] takes planning and sticking to the plan, but the plan keeps changing [and that] is the problem.”

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Taylor, who said she does not take campaign contributions from developers, said she supports a “housing first” approach for lack of affordable housing. “But it is important for us to remember that everyone doesn’t make less than $30,000 a year or less than $10,000 a year,” she added. “We need to make sure we have a plan for the middle class.” She said she is against development sprawling into the backcountry because “we need to make sure we’re not the next Paradise, California.” She suggested accessory dwelling units could be a solution to adding housing in East County without taking away open space. Sesko said housing problems stem from mandates coming from Sacramento that “make no sense for those of us that live in the backcountry.” He said he feared the state will remake all neighborhoods to be more dense and decried affordable housing as “a way for people to look to government to solve the problem.” “I don’t think every taxpayer wants to be paying every nickel and extra dollars to accommodate all the wishes and pleasures of people that need affordable housing,” he said. He suggested less regulations to lower cost of housing. All the candidates supported developing around Gillespie Field to spur economic activity in the region.

HOMELESSNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH While all the candidates acknowledged a growing homelessness problem in East County, they differed on solutions. “One thing that we can do quickly is give the sheriff the tools so he can start arresting these people, getting them into housing to get them off our streets, to get them out of our parks,” Sesko said. He suggested public housing can be done easily by building military-like housing with cots and storage. Taylor said her experience as a therapist has taught her that “everyone who is homeless doesn’t have mental health issues,” and stressed that economic issues are a primary factor that impacts mental health and wellness. She said she would work to expand programs like vouchers for hotels and motels for the recently homeless and added that “housing in jail should not be tolerated. I disagree with that. People deserve dignity and respect.” Vaus said people have a right to clean and safe streets and parks, but at the same time, there is a “moral obligation” to help people who are struggling. The county increasing short-term housing vouchers and the homeless assistance HART program are “big steps in right direction but we need a lot more big steps,” he said. SEE DISTRICT 2 FORUM, Page 9

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Anderson touted a bill he helped work on in the Senate to bring state funding to address homelessness in San Diego County. “It was a pilot program and the county chose not to use that money,” he said. “We need that mental health money to triage the homeless.” Anderson acknowledged that not all homeless are mentally ill, “but we’ve all seen people talking to themselves. We know that that’s a big portion.” He said it is important to not “warehouse these people, but address their issues.” He said there are only 100 beds for mental health patients in a county of 3.5 million people and that he would expand beds by

working with Supervisor Nathan Fletcher to fix problem. A question on ambulance response times in East County brought a mix of responses. Sesko and Vaus said the county should find funding for more ambulances. Anderson said that more ambulances are only part of the solution. “We can get more money for ambulances, but if we don’t preserve our roads, we’re wasting our time. They go hand in hand,” he said. Taylor said the county needs to invest in programs that bring health care to the backcounty. “People shouldn’t have to just go to the hospital by ambulance,” she said. “We should have opportunities where we’re invested in apprenticeship programs, so when people are interested in going into EMT or other helping

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professions, we have resources that are there to protect the backcountry and use prevention and early intervention.”

find people to “actually show up and work.” “I use GoStaff when I need somebody to come out and help,” he said. “I love those guys because they come out and they’re willing to work for minimum wage.” The night’s biggest back and forth came following a question about the 94/125 interchange. Vaus laid blame to the delayed project on the state. “Those are state routes. That should have been in the plan, should have been fought for in Sacramento,” he said, adding that as SANDAG chair, he got the board to prioritize $90 million to fund highway routes in East County, including the 94 and 125. “And we’re not done yet,” he added. Anderson countered that it is SANDAG’s fault for taking $120

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Other questions issues raised at the forum included jobs and the state Route 94/125 interchange. On jobs, Anderson pointed to the 70 acres around Gillespie Field as “ripe for good jobs.” Vaus also said infill areas are a good place to look for economic development opportunities. Taylor said she would push to bring apprenticeship programs back to schools, ease regulations for entrepreneurs and promote jobs for veterans. Sesko said the problem with jobs is lack of work ethic among workers, that he and his friends can’t

million in bond money for roads and using it for the trolley system. Sesko blamed SANDAG’s bloated overhead. “One of the ways we can fund some of these roads is do a little investigation as to how come so many people are getting so much money at the top of the food chain out there,” he said. Taylor stressed urgency to fix the “nightmare” roads in District 2. “It’s important regarding the discussion about transportation to include the East County now – not later, now,” she said. All four candidates will be on the ballot for the March 3 primary. The top two candidates with the most votes will compete for the seat in the November election. —Reach editor Jeff Clemetson at jeff@sdnews.com.

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“I’m doing this for public service, to give back at the end of my career,” he said. Local businessman Noli Zosa said he is running because he loves serving the community as demonstrated by the 17 different boards and commissions with the city he serves, such as the District 7 Parks and Recreation board and serving as chair of the Linda Vista Planning Group. He also touted his bipartisan support from people like Father Joe, Mayor Faulconer, and civil rights leader Dr. Willie Blair. “And one person who used to be sitting at this table, with the rest of the Democratic candidates, Sharon Larios — who was also a candidate but dropped out to support me, who doesn’t agree with me politically, but she knows I serve the community.” The first question for the candidates was on what the role should be for community planning groups (CPGs) in the city. Wheatcroft said she has attended meetings of the Navajo Planners and Mission Valley and Linda Vista planning groups. She said CPGs should “serve as an interface between the community and the city.” Campillo said CPGs should be the first resource for City Council because they know their neighborhoods best. He added that local community plans should be updated more regularly to reflect changes in traffic and development. McIntyre said he’s fighting for more local control — especially when it comes to new rules for development coming from the state, such as SB 50 that could allow developers to build out multiunit housing in single-family neighborhoods. “I’m against Sacramento telling us what to do,” he said. “We need to continue to be able to make our own decisions in San Diego. We want to listen to our community planning groups.” Zosa said as chair of the Linda Vista Planning Group that he pushed for businesses and developers to become partners with the communities they come to. “Because if we are going to absorb the impact of any new development or businesses that come into our communities, they owe

us those dollars and those commitments to improve our communities, to invest in those community assets,” he said. The candidates were asked about their experience in serving the homeless. Campillo shared he served at shelters and kitchens as a high school student and that as a city prosecutor, he pushes for diversion and therapy for every eligible homeless person arrested for drugs or illegal lodging because “prison doesn’t help.” McIntyre said he has helped at shelters through his involvement in his Methodist church. During his campaign, he said, he has been learning about issues of homelessness by attending shelters Downtown and conducting interviews with housing experts like San Diego Housing Commission CEO Rick Gentry. Zosa said he has first-hand experience serving homeless through volunteering at Father Joe’s Villages and from taking in a friend who was homeless off and on for some years. “Each one has a story — they’re not data,” he said. “They each have a soul that needs to be listened to.” As a teacher, Wheatcroft said she has helped organize students to help homeless and give to food banks. “Additionally when I taught in Escondido, I had many students who were homeless, who often didn’t qualify for homeless services because they were living with family members or were couch surfing or things like that,” she said, adding that she would address the homelessless issue “head on with compassion.” A question on the contentious issue of regulating short-term vacation rentals (STVRs) in the city brought a mix of solutions from the candidates. McIntyre said he believes the city should enforce things like noise complaints, but not stop property owners from renting their single-family homes, although he added that he was concerned about the trend to rent out apartments as STVRs. Overall, he said, the city needs to clarify the rules. “We’ve had three different city attorneys and they’ve come up with three different opinions about whether short-term rentals are legal or not,” he said. “I think we need to make things more clear and make sure what we have.”

Zosa said the homeowners association he is president of doesn’t allow STVRs, that he isn’t a “big fan” of them and that they do take away housing supply in the city — although he said beach communities are a “different story” than District 7 neighborhoods. “No one wants to live next to an Airbnb where there [are] people throwing parties and just keeping people up late at night,” he said. Zosa said he has met with STVR advocates from ShareSD to discuss “reasonable regulations.” Wheatcroft said her recently released housing plan addresses the issue of STVRs. “Step one in that is bringing vacant units to market,” she said. “We have almost 16,000 units being used as short-term vacation rentals and those are much-needed housing, so the city needs to be enforcing the laws they currently have or clarifying them in order to do so.” Her plan also proposes a vacancy tax on investor-owned properties, which will penalize property managers of high rises that sit “half empty” in the city. Campillo said the right approach to STVRs is to study successful policies in other cities and offered up some ideas for regulations. “The key to solving this problem is an enforcement mechanism for noise and nuisance issues,” he said. His plan would be a permit system where property owners apply and then are responsible for those who rent their homes. The plan would include a strike system with graduating fines — $1,000 for first, $5,000 for second, and the third is $10,000 and the permit pulled. The issue of funding bike lanes also brought a mix of responses. Zosa said that as a member of the Mobility Board, he voted against spending $279 million on 70 miles of bike lanes. “That is $5.5 million per mile … to put in aike lanes. It takes just over a million dollars to repave an entire street. That’s where the money should be going to,” he said. Wheatcroft said she supports implementing Safe Routes to School – a program that beefs up pedestrian and biking infrastructure near schools so parents don’t feel the need to drive kids to school. “If you go out in front of any school in San Diego in the

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(l to r) Wheatcroft, Campillo, McIntyre and Zosa at the forum (Photo by Jeff Clemetson)

mornings and the afternoons, you’ll see cars wrapped around the blocks waiting to pick up their kids. And in many cases, these children can safely walk to school but there is the impression that it is not safe,” she said, adding that safety infrastructure that leads to walking or biking reduces our carbon footprint. Campillo said he supports bike lanes to help implement Vision Zero, a worldwide plan to create safer sidewalks and bike lanes and added that the city needs to balance budget concerns with the need for safety. McIntyre said some bike lanes are good, but the city should prioritize its backlog of street repairs. “In San Diego, most San Diegans are still using cars — we have to get around,” he said. A couple of issues local to District 7 — the proposed Franklin Ridge connection and leaded fuel use at Montgomery Field — were up next. Wheatcroft supported the Franklin Ridge connector, citing need for safe access to Civita and a future school in Mission Valley. Campillo agreed the connector will help with traffic and suggested that the local planning groups come up with ways to make the new road safer before building the road. Zosa said he was concerned about the connection and how it would impact Civita and Serra Mesa and promised to fight for communities from getting overrun by the city. McIntyre said he would analyze the issue and decide the best outcome, even if not everyone gets what they want. Likewise, he said the issue of leaded gas at Montgomery is a concern but he would need to consider information from experts, neighborhood residents and the airport community.

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Zosa also said he needed more information about the leaded gas issue, even after attending a Serra Mesa meeting where community members and a pilot “came to blows” over the issue. Wheatcroft supported a ban on leaded fuel and pointed out that lead is already illegal in homes for rent. “Lead causes serious damage to developing brains and bodies of children so to have it being used in airplanes that are flying over our neighborhoods and our schools is a big concern for me,” she said. Campillo said the city should create policy that grandfathers out the people who have leaded planes. A discussion on climate change policy followed. Zosa said climate change is happening but meeting the climate action plan causes “concern to the cost to our everyday lives.” He said SDG&E bills are high because 45% of our energy is now expensive renewables. He said he is also concerned about taking away natural gas from the grid for people who like to cook on gas stoves. Wheatcroft pointed to the “little steps we all can take” like getting out of cars once or twice a week or composting as ways to meet climate action goals. Campillo said he would address issues like increased severity of flooding and fires by using San Diego River Conservancy Board water bond money to invest in work retaining canyons and riverbed areas. McIntyre said the city can’t help with climate issues unless the broken City Hall is fixed. “One glaring defect in our climate action plan is that it addresses nothing with rising oceans and with all the coastline we have in San Diego, I can’t believe that,” he said. SEE DISTRICT 7 FORUM, Page 23

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options, which we passed up on this early-afternoon meal. He also informed us of the restaurant’s Greek buffet, held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday for $15. It features about 22 dishes tailored to carnivores and vegetarians alike.

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was tucked into a nice, crusty roll, considering our waiter told us everything on the menu is cooked “Greek-style.” I tasted no herbs or lemon, although the natural, soothing flavor of the pork didn’t disappoint. My companion reveled in a combo plate abundantly loaded with moist gyros meat. The beef-lamb shavings were complemented by a mildly seasoned chicken skewer, jumbo carrot slices, rice, and pita bread. The “frosting” to these combo meals and other entrees is tzatziki sauce — that celebrated admixture of strained yogurt, cucumber and dill. In a perfect world, Gre ek restau ra nts would serve it in bowls rather than in little plasKasseri cheese is set aflame tableside (Photos by tic cups. A single portion Frank Sabatini Jr.) runs out quickly, so be sure to ask for extra. The family-owned establishThe combo plate was also acment sprung into Grantville companied by a Greek salad of in 1985. We’re told its owners reasonable size. The sprinkling are now retired and have pretty of feta cheese throughout the much delegated the operation to medley was much to my liking managers. — creamy on the palate and not Last time I visited was in 2009. terribly salty. Nothing has changed except the prices, which are naturally a couple notches higher. The blue-and-white color scheme still pervades throughout the expansive dining room. So do picturesque murals, plaster-cast corbels, and sturdy rattan chairs. Tables remain dressed in white linens, and carpeting joyfully absorbs Roasted pork sandwich the din when it’s busy. The cuisine is unadventurMedium-cut french fries I orous by today’s standards, but it’s dered with my sandwich also well-constructed and comforting, deserve a shout out. They were especially when basking in the outright addicting with their brief, fiery glow of saganaki. As a starter, saganaki is a tableIowa Meat Farms side ritual in which Greek kasseri 6041 Mission Gorge Rd cheese is doused in brandy and San Diego, CA 92120 set aflame until crispy on the 619-281-5766 outside and melty on the inside. In praise of the formidable flames, the server shouts “opah!” before extinguishing the fire with fresh lemon juice. Before you know it, you’re swiping warm pita bread through the seared curd. It’s kind of like eating fondue from a castSiesel’s Meats & Deli iron plate. 4131 Ashton Street Troy’s does a fine job at sagaSan Diego, CA 92110 naki, and also shows expertise at 619-275-1234 grilling up juicy chickens bathed SERVING SAN DIEGO in lemon, oregano and olive oil — SINCE 1968! ENJOY! the holy trinity in Greek cooking. PRICES GOOD On this recent visit, I expected THROUGH FEBRUARY 29 those ingredients would shine WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! from a piling of roasted pork that

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LIBRARY / NEWS News from San Carlos Library Feb. 14 – March 12, 2020 Mission Times Courier

By DAVID EGE

The annual Robotics Showcase Extravaganza is back at San Carlos Library on Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us in the library’s lower parking lot for the robotics showcase, where teams from Dailard Elementary, Pershing Middle, Lakeside Middle, Patrick Henry High and the San Carlos neighborhood will display their robotic creations. Between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., stop by the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery to make your own interactive robotic craft. Art show: Our featured artist, Aniko Makranczy, will display her unique, abstract art from Feb. 5 to March 3. Her paintings emerge from an amalgam of impressions and memories that translate into form and color. These abstract works explore relationships, looking at shape, line, color and value, to create a composition that expresses the connection and the space among and between the elements. Her reception will

be on Feb. 15, from noon-2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. CBD education: Join us for a CBD workshop presented by Holistic Caring founder Elisabeth Mack on Feb. 21, at 2-3 p.m. Holistic Caring is a concierge medical cannabis consultation service helping educate, guide, and support patients with product choices, dosages, and timing. Elisabeth professionalizes medical cannabis by equipping professionals and providers to have these conversations as part of everyday life, and general patient care. Author talk: On Feb. 28, at 2-3 p.m., author Jessica Johnson will discuss her book, “Abandoned San Diego.” Abandoned San Diego is a trip back in time, visiting 19 sites that are in some level of deterioration, but still offer a glimpse into a different period in San Diego’s past. Along the way, we will take a richly illustrated journey to old mines, fading towns, burned-out ruins, and pioneer cemeteries, among other fascinating places.

Persian New Year concert: Join us on March 11, at 6:30-7:30 p.m. to celebrate the Persian New Year, Nowruz! Farhad Bahrami of Dornob music collective, Stacey Barnett, and friends will be playing traditional Persian music. Farhad teaches World Music and Middle Eastern Ensemble at Grossmont College and has been playing music for 40 years. Stacey graduated from SDSU in 2017 with a degree in Music/Vocal Performance and performs with groups singing in a variety of languages such as Farsi, Armenian, Turkish, Romanian and English. Paws to Read: Read aloud to therapy dogs on Feb. 29, at 11 a.m.-noon. Studies show that children can improve their confidence and reading skills by reading aloud to animals. Dogs make the perfect nonjudgmental audience. All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash, a foundation for pet-provided therapy. Challenge Island: Challenge Island encourages creativity, critical thinking, and social skills

while instilling a love of science and engineering. On March 11, from 4-5:15 p.m., kids will learn about the classic book, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” They will then learn about the game croquet and build a flamingo croquet course inspired by the book. Ages 8-12. Registration required. Call 619-527-3430 to sign up. Slime and non-Newtonian fluids: On Saturday, March 14, from noon-3 p.m., middle school kids can learn about slippery, gooey, oozy slime. Did you know you could use slime to model phenomena in the natural world like glaciers, mudslides and quaking bogs? Prepare for slimy fun as we investigate the interplay between viscosity, friction and gravity. A partnership with UC San Diego Extension. Ages 9-12. Register online at sandiego.gov/LibraryNext.

DATES TO REMEMBER • Feb. 17: C LOSE D for

President’s Day. • Feb. 19, 4-5:30 p.m.: San Carlos Friends of the L ibrary monthly meeting. • March 4, 6:30-8 p.m.: San Carlos Area Council Meeting.

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Members of the community are invited to attend. • March 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Friends of the Library only, Used Book Pre-Sale. • March 7, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: SCFOL Monthly Used Book Sale. • March 12, 12:30-2 p.m.: Library Book Club, “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. —David Ege is managing librarian of the San Carlos Branch Library.

Happenings at the the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library By KATHRYN JOHNSON

Book sale: The Friends of the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library will be hosting their first book sale of the year on

Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Be sure to stop in and stock up on gently used books at amazing prices. All proceeds support library programs and initiatives.

The Power of Whole Food: On Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6: p.m., join us for a science-based, cutting-edge educational program that will teach attendees to harness the power of a whole

food, plant-based lifestyle. Participants will learn about the power of whole foods to slow the aging process, improve mental clarity and mood, boost energy levels, and prevent, protect against or reverse heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancers. We will learn simple tools and solutions — including snack and meal prep ideas — to embark on the most scientifically proven way to positively impact your health for a lifetime. Everyone will walk away with resources to take home. Ta x pr e p a r at io n : O n Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 12:30 to 5 p.m. through April 10, volunteers from AARP will be onsite to assist with tax preparation for people 60 and better or those with low to moderate incomes. There are no appointments for this service as it is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Vegan Adventures: Are you a long-time vegan looking for new recipes or someone new to veganism and not sure where to start? All are welcome to this free, live cooking demonstration and sampling. March’s theme will be energy bars and granola. Held on Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m.

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Not seeking reelection are David Hardy of Allied Gardens, Doug Livingston of Del Cerro and Dan Smith of Grantville. Returning or new candidates seeking election to the board are: Stephen Dahms and Marilyn Reed of Allied Gardens; John Hoy

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Free Play for Babies to 3-year-olds: Join us on Fridays for free play from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Little ones will have the opportunity to play in an unstructured setting while making noise, interacting with books and toys and meeting new friends. Older siblings are welcome. Spring into STEAM: On Tuesday, March 10, at 3 p.m., join us for “DIY Rainforest Terrariums” to learn the importance of this diverse biome, and create your very own miniature rainforest. We’ll go wild with this hands-on workshop that’s fun, educational and not to be missed. Free workshop geared for ages 9-12. Registration is required at sandiego.gov/steam. Save the date: We will be hosting an informational program for people curious about building an accessory dwelling unit (aka granny flat) on their property on Saturday, April 11, at 10 a.m. All San Diego public libraries will be closed on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 17. —Kathryn Johnson is managing librarian of the Allied GardensBenjamin Branch Library. and Lance Grucela of Del Cerro; Cory LaShell and Thomas Golia of Grantville; and Danny Fitzgerald and Robert Weichelt of San Carlos. As of now, all the candidates running are shoe-ins because they are running unopposed for the empty seats. And due to bylaw rules, anyone considering a run SEE NEWS BRIEFS, Page 20

Feb. 14 – March 12, 2020 COMMUNITY Mission Times Courier 15 sdnews.com Allied Gardens/Grantville Community Council news By SHAIN HAUG

As required by the United States Constitution, a census is undertaken every 10 years in order to enumerate all persons in the United States. At our Jan. 28 town hall meeting, Roberto Garcia of the California Census Project explained that, in addition to the apportionment of representatives to the House of Representatives, the census has many important purposes. The count determines the apportionment of federal funds to the several states and is used to create the California legislative districts. Garcia explained the process of the census. He discussed the questions that will be asked of each of us, and the means by which we can complete the questionnaire: on paper, by telephone, on the internet, or in person at your home. The importance of a full count of all persons cannot be too strongly emphasized. More information will be found in the minutes of the meeting in our March 2020 newsletter and at 2020census.gov. At the census website, you will also find opportunities for employment with the Census Bureau.

The Navajo Com munity Planners, Inc. (NCPI) is recognized by the city as a source of recommendations relative to the community plan, zoning, and land development for the communities of Allied Gardens, Grantville, San Carlos, and Del Cerro. NCPI consists of 16 members, four from each of the represented areas. The March 11 meeting at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 6660 Cowles Mountain Road, will be preceded by the election of community members to vacant seats. This meeting will be an excellent opportunity to get to know the members from your area and to better understand the important work that this organization does. More information can be found at navajoplanners.org. On Jan. 28, our representative participated in the initial 2020 meeting of the San Diego Network of Town Councils. This new civic organization is designed to facilitate the sharing of information among community councils throughout the city. In this context, councils can learn from each other how best to improve our neighborhoods. At this meeting, repre sentatives from councils in

Clairemont, UTC, Serra Mesa, Mission Hills, Bankers Hill, Scripps Ranch, Sorrento Valley, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, El Cerrito, and Allied Gardens/Grantville spoke about the homeless population, the state and local push to increase housing density in our residential neighborhoods, traffic congestion, and other matters of common concern. There is much to be gained by our participation. Renewals of your subscription to our newsletter are due in March. The form for new subscriptions is found on our website at the AGGCC newsletter page. Don’t

miss out on this valuable source of information. San Diego Canyonlands will present at the Tuesday, March 24 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Benjamin Library (corner of Glenroy Street and Zion Avenue). San Diego Canyonlands is dedicated to the restoration of the many canyons that form our urban landscape. Its goals include bringing the canyons back to their natural ecologies by repairing the damage from commercial and residential development. Join us at this town hall meeting and learn how you can enter the effort to improve and maintain our own Navajo Canyon.

Our website is located at aggccouncil.org. Give us your suggestions for what we should include and exclude from the site. We need to know what is of value to you. The AGGCC board of directors meetings are open to the public. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Benjamin Library. The next meeting is March 3. —Shain Haug is the president of the Allied Gardens Grantville Community Council. Reach him at aggccshain@yahoo.com and let us add you to our email contact list.

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Del Cerro Action Council news By JAY WILSON

The first 2020 quarterly meeting of the Del Cerro Action Council (DCAC) met the evening of Jan. 23 at Temple Emanu-El. Police update: John Steffen, our police department’s community relations officer, reported on the crime stats. The majority of property crimes continue to be in the area of Adobe Falls Road accessed off of Waring Road. The new police academy will increase staffing for the police department. SDSU Police update: Corporal Mark Peterson, the community relations officer for San Diego State, announced Melissa Link will be taking his place in working with the residents adjacent to SDSU. “We are working on improving the coverage of Adobe Falls,” he said. “Trespassing on the SDSU property is a low priority response for the SDSU Police Department.” SDSU update: Rachael Gregg, the Government and Community Relations manager for SDSU, reminded everyone SDSU is back in session. Answering a question about the All Peoples Church, she said SDSU will not take a position on the project. She was also asked about Adobe Falls. “We know it is a challenge,” she said. “We do not want people on the property and we are aware of the trespassing and the impact on the community. Mill Peak is the major problem at the moment.” DCAC chair report: Mark Rawlins stated, “I have been working with the maintenance

assessment district staff at the city. We are still waiting for the petition to be approved so we can begin collecting the required signatures which will lead to a vote among the Del Cerro property owners.” DCAC secretary report: Jay Wilson announced elections for two vacancies for Del Cerro on the Navajo Community Planners, Inc. board will be held in March. Go to navajoplanner.org. Scroll down to “elections.” All Peoples Church (APC): Robert Herber, pastor of APC, stated, “We are about ready to submit to the city of San Diego for the second time. We are still working with Caltrans regarding their property at the south end of our property. The parking structure is going to be closer to College Avenue than next to the homes. Kathi Riser, the senior land use consultant from The Atlantis Group stated, “We are working through a number of complex issues with the city.” She showed the diagram of the first submittal. With the new plan, the parking structure will be almost level with College Avenue. We are working on the driveway into the facility and continuing to work with Caltrans. “The submittal will include environmental, biological and traffic study update,” she added. “There will be another meeting with residents adjacent to our property. We are proposing a traffic signal at the main entrance to the church parking lot.” SEE DCAC, Page 23

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Orb-weaver spiders By GEORGE VARGA

While out and about in Mission Trails, Rancho Mission Canyon, or in our backyard, we often see a fairly large spider in the middle of a large web consisting of concentric circles — an orb-weaver spider. The word “orb” comes from Middle English meaning “circle” and from the Latin “orbis” meaning “ring.” Orb-weaver spiders are members of the family Araneidae (araneids) belonging to the class Arachnida that besides spiders includes scorpions, mites, and ticks. With more than 3,000 species

worldwide, araneids are the third largest family of spiders. The creation of the web is in many ways an amazing feat of engineering and construction. First, the spider rides on the wind, stringing a line to another surface. Once it has landed, it secures the line and then drops another line from the center of the first making a “Y.” It continues to add more radii starting from the center and then adds the concentric circles of webbing that gives the common name “orb-weaver”. The initial lines of the orb are spun with non-sticky silk, but the final

spiral is of sticky silk which aids in the capture of prey. Most orb-weavers tend to be active during the evening hours. Many of them will build a new web each day. They will consume the web toward the end of the day, rest for about an hour and then begin construction of the new one in roughly the same area as the original one. Generally, when an insect blunders into the web, the spider will stun the prey with a quick bite and then wrap the insect with silk and consume it at leisure. If the prey, however, is venomous like a wasp, the wrapping may be performed first. Should you encounter an orb-weaver on your skin, keep in

mind that they are reluctant to bite. However, if you do get bitten, the result is a mild local pain with some numbness and swelling. It is definitely not fatal. Among orb-weavers, the difference between male and female, sexual dimorphism, is based on size. Males are always smaller than females. Orb- Orb weaver in its web (Photo by George Varga) weavers also exhibit sexual cannibalism where the female parking lot for Old Mission Dam. will consume her male paramour. The best time to view is early in In Mission Trails, a place that the morning after sunrise when is sure to give you a chance to the webs are outlined by dew. observe the web of orb-weavers is on the slope of Kwaay Paay right —George Varga is a trial guide at across from the entrance to the Mission Trails Regional Park.

Observation of the Month: Fox squirrel By PATRICIA SIMPSON

For a long time, the only squirrels found at Mission Trails Regional Park were California ground squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi). But in 2016, an iNaturalist user photographed a fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) on a trail west of Kumeyaay Lake. No one reported another fox squirrel in the park on iNat until April 2019 and since then, seven more observations have been posted, including one by skylukr (bit. ly/2uhjARI). This new population of non-native critters seems to be confined to an urban border of the park, just east of Kwaay Paay Peak

Trail (off of Father Junipero Serra Trail). The fox squirrel is a tree squirrel and as the name indicates, it excels at living among trees, where it nests in empty cavities and forages. It is grey and orange in color and sports a bushy tail that often perks up and lines its back to form an “S” shape. In contrast, the California ground squirrel holds its tail directly behind the body, usually on the ground or sometimes hanging straight down if the animal is perched. The ground squirrel is also stockier and more muted in color and its eyes are lined with a distinct white ring.

According to the San Diego Natural History Museum, fox squirrels might have been introduced to the Los Angeles Area around 1904 from Tennessee or the Mississippi Valley. They have been expanding their territory ever since. In San Diego, there has been a well-established population in Balboa Park for many years (since 1929 according to most sources), but in the last few years, more and more fox squirrels have been reported in other parts of the county. The impact of fox squirrels on the native squirrel population in San Diego has not been studied. It is probable that the impact

on California ground squirrels is minimal as the two species have different habitat and nesting preferences. However, as the fox squirrel population moves east toward San Diego’s mountains, the Fox squirrel (Photo by skylukr) Western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus) species may be squirrels in San Diego County, affected. Both Western gray and please take photos of them, post fox squirrels are tree squirrels and on iNaturalist.org and join the would most definitely compete for Southern California Squirrel habitat and food, according to a Survey at bit.ly/3bmU4ez. study by Los Angeles County Fish and Wildlife. —Patricia Simpson is a trail To help scientists better under- guide at Mission Trails Regional stand the current distribution of Park.

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MISSION TRAILS sdnews.com Holocaust survivor discusses memoir at Mission Trails By JENNIFER MORRISSEY

The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation is pleased to present two evening lectures with Holocaust survivor Rose Schindler. She and her late husband, Max Schindler, miraculously survived the AuschwitzBirkenau concentration camp, later creating a new life in the United States. They moved to San Diego in the late 1950s and raised a family here, near Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP). Rose Schindler was born in Czechoslovakia and lived there until her parents, aunt, five sisters and two brothers were deported to Auschwitz when she was just 14 years old. Max Schindler was from Cottbus, Germany, and he and his family were deported to Poland and sent to a forced labor camp in 1942. Over a three-year period, Max was sent to six concentration camps. Despite these horrible beginnings, Max and Rose found each other and engaged in Holocaust activities for much of their lives. Together, they were members of the ’45 Aide Society and involved in The Butterfly Project, whose mission is to educate students about the Holocaust. Rose Schindler recently published a memoir, “Two Who Survived.” The book chronicles her and Max’s lives, from their

Rose Schindler (Courtesy photo)

ROSE SCHINDLER: ‘TWO WHO SURVIVED’ 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, and Sunday, March 1 Tickets: $10 Register at mtrp.org

childhoods as a city boy and a country girl, to the persecution of Jews that resulted in their being plucked from their homes and thrust into concentration camps. They endured the Holocaust and carried on with a determination that shaped them forever. Rose Schindler has spoken to groups for decades about her life and how she and her husband persevered and later raised a family in San Diego. Rose continues to be a sought-after speaker and will have appearances on two evenings at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center: Tuesday, Feb. 18, and Sunday, March 1. Advance registration is required for this event, and a link to tickets is available at www. mtrp.org. Signed copies of “Two Who Survived” will be available for purchase at the events.

survey of campers’ parents after the Thanksgiving week camp, one wrote that their camper was so excited to go to camp that they woke up early and got themselves ready for another exciting day of adventure! Developed by the MTRP Foundation’s lead educator, Amber Goslee, the Spring Day Camp will allow children in second through sixth grades to have an in-depth experience of the park. They will learn about a range of subjects, from animal habitats and food chains to ecosystems, geology, and Kumeyaay culture. Students will also learn about hiking etiquette, and take daily hikes, make crafts and play games, including games that Kumeyaay children played long ago.

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MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK WINTER CALENDAR* Wildlife Tracking Walk: 8:30 a.m. first Saturday each month – Visitor Center Guided Nature Walks: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday each week – Visitor Center Guided Nature Walks Kumeyaay Lake Campground: 8:30 a.m., second and fourth Saturday each month – KLC Campground West Sycamore Nature Walk: 8 a.m. fourth Sunday each month – Stonebridge Pkwy in Scripps Ranch Bird Walk: 8 a.m. third Saturday each month – February meet at Kumeyaay Campground Day Use lot. Family Discovery Walk: 3 p.m. fourth Sunday each month – Visitor Center Lake Murray Walk & Talk: 9 a.m. third Tuesday each month. Meet by the ball fields. Discovery Table Activity: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. second Saturday each month – Visitor Center Live Hawk Talk Activity: 9 a.m.–noon, first Sunday each month, Visitor Center Kids Nature Story & Craft with a Ranger: 10 a.m. third Saturday each month – Meet at KLC Campground Picnic Structure. RSVP to 619-668-3279. Native American Flute Circle: 1-3 p.m. second Saturday each month – Visitor Center Birding Basics Class: 1-3 p.m., last Saturday each month, Visitor Center Art for the Park: Exhibition Opening Feb. 17, on exhibit through March 27 - Visitor Center Stars at Mission Trails: At sunset first Friday each month – KLC Campground Day Use Lot Star Party: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 8 and March 14 – KLC Campground Day Use Lot Stars at West Sycamore: At sunset third Friday each month – Stonebridge Pkwy in Scripps Ranch Stargazing 101 lecture: 7-8:30 p.m. March 12 – Visitor Center * Partial listing of Monthly Events at Mission Trails Park. Please view our mtrp. org website for full calendar of free activities, programs, updates and volunteer opportunities, or call the Visitor Center at 619-668-3281.

In addition, special guest speakers will include native storyteller Cathleen Wallace and birder/photographer Wendy Esterly. The MTRP Foundation Day Camp will be held from 9 a.m.3 p.m. with optional aftercare. Registration is $240 for the week

and sibling discounts are available. There are a limited number of spaces, so register today at mtrp.org/daycamp. —Jennifer Morrissey is executive director of the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation.

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Following parents’ and campers’ rave reviews of our Thanksgiving weekday camp at Mission Trails, the MTRP Foundation will offer camp during the San Diego Unified School District spring break, from Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3. In a

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Henry dancers get the Dinsney experience Patrick Henry High School News By ELIZABETH GILLINGHAM

25,320 Acts of Kindness Quest PHHS is driven on character education, which can extend into avenues all across out campus. The goal of the Acts of Kindness Quest was to have every student on campus, in six minutes, send out at least 10 messages of kindness out to the universe — 25,320 acts of kindness. This project is the culmination of other activities that include making an all-school art piece out of strips of paper where students publicly thanked someone (2,532 strips making a giant peace sign) to be displayed. If you’ve seen the giant starry night mural on campus, the idea is similar. Students also wrote one thoughtful thank you card and read an excerpt from the handout “Congratulations, By the Way” by George Saunders.

On Dec. 6, PHHS junior varsity and varsity dance teams embarked on a Disney Adventure. After raising funds and getting administrative approval, the PHHS dance teams headed off to California Adventure Park to have a behindthe-scenes Disney experience. The dancers entered (l to r) top row: Briana Daniels, Helena Villegas, the park in the morn- Giovanni Alvarado, Natalie Johnson, Roxanne bottom row: Asia Smith, Polina ing where they were Aguilera; Norman, Louisa Robinson, Julietta Ceballos free to enjoy California Adventure theme park and all it had to offer. Later that insight as to how to navigate auday, each team participated ditions in the professional world in a Disney Performing Arts of dance. Dancers were taught Workshop. The purpose of this a routine, asked to perform and trip was to give our dance team then received feedback about exposure to dance opportunities their performance that would outside the world of high school help them improve as a dancer. dance teams. Many of the dance team memEach of the teams had the op- bers expressed gratitude for the portunity to go behind the scenes opportunity to learn from a proat Disney’s California Adventure fessional in the field of dance, as Park and participate in a hip- well as an opportunity to spend hop dance workshop taught by a day with their team enjoying a Disney professional. The danc- the magical world of Disney. ers had the opportunity to learn If you have attended a dance from a Disney professional who team performance at PHHS, you works on the Disney TV side of have contributed to this learning the Disney entertainment world. experience for our dance team During the workshop, dancers members, and we thank you for gleaned tips, techniques and your support!

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Located in the Cliffs Senior Park near Admiral Baker Golf Course and the San Diego River. Home is situated on the perimeter of the park. Don’t let the age fool you. This home has been lovingly and well cared for. Exterior features a permanent corrugated roof, aluminum siding, dual glazed vinyl windows and sliding vanishing screen doors. The landscape is lush getaway with queen palms, bird of paradise, geraniums, spider plants, ferns, daisies, iris, Mexican honeysuckle and lavender. You really have to sit and just take it in. With 1000 square feet of living space the interior is warm, welcoming and flooded with natural light. The large living room is open to the dining room with a beautiful display built-in cabinet. Kitchen has plenty of counterspace and cabinets. Two air conditioners and a ceiling fan in each room. The carpeted master bedroom is literally wall to wall with closets on both sides. Washer, dryer, refrigerator, storage shed all convey! Conveniently located close to freeways, shopping, schools, hospitals and restaurants. Community amenities include a heated swimming pool and spa, two clubhouses with billiard and ping pong table, full kitchen TV, shuffleboard, horseshoes, bbq and dog run. Lots of Activities!

Allison Younghans and Marissa Lue from Illumina, a biotech company in La Jolla, graciously came to present to our AVID students on Jan. 9. They spoke to four AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) classes, ninth through 12th grades. Both presenters spoke about their college path, how they chose their college, some obstacles in their journey and how they overcame them, as well as their career paths. Students in the AVID program were able to broaden their

perspective about possible career paths and major courses of study they might not have considered. AVID is an elective class that focuses on getting underrepresented students into college. AVID instructors focus on developing communication (l to r) Marissa Lue, AVID instructor Patrick skills, tutoring to support Schoettler, and Allison Younghans an advanced level course load for the students, and creating For more information, contact a college-going culture both in the Patrick Schoettler at pschoettler@ classroom and around the school. sandi.net.

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Last November, I Love a Clean San Diego (ILACSD) celebrated its 65th anniversary of being an environmental nonprofit. Being the longest-running environmental organization in San Diego is something to celebrate but for everyone living around Patrick Henry High School, there is a lot more to recognize. Henry is one of three very lucky high schools in their Think Blue Brigade (TBB) program. As their website states, “ILACSD and City of San Diego’s Think Blue Brigade is a an environmental awareness program that partners with

existing environmental clubs on high school campuses within the City of San Diego. Think Blue Brigade members receive visits from specialists about environmental topics, as well as participate in regional off-site events, including cleanups, field trips, tours, and more!” Henry’s TBB students have toured Scripps Pier and research facility, dissected albatross boluses, observed living plankton under a microscope, toured the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant and had opportunities to network with professionals in

Students at the ILACSD event (Photos courtesy PHHS)

environmental fields. In May, ILACSD is hosting a tour of the Miramar Landfill for 50 Henry students. SEE PHHS, Page 19

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Henry also has three students involved in their Student Impact Committee (SIC). These students work with other motivated students from all over San Diego to organize events that address waste management issues in their communities. Hopefully you have noticed the “I Live Down Stream” stencils over storm drains in the area. Through ILACSD’s volunteer program, students have checked out paint and stencils to label storm drains to make sure it is understood that whatever goes down the storm drain will end up in the ocean. Litter, yard trimmings, and motor oil are not welcome. ILACSD still supports cleanup events but they are proactively working to prevent litter by inspiring students to research environmental careers or, at the least, help communities do better at minimizing their impact on the environment. Patrick Henry loves I Love a Clean San Diego. Supporting ILACSD supports student service-learning in our community. Check out their website at ilacsd.org and see how you can be a part of the movement.

Feb. 14 – March 12, 2020 EDUCATION Mission Times Courier 19 Henry Engineering Team wants incoming freshmen Patrick Henry’s Engineering Academy is accepting applications. Are you interested in a fun project-based elective course series that will teach you skills used by real engineers? Patrick Henry has the largest engineering program in a public high

school in the state of California. With four dedicated teachers, we offer nine total courses in three pathways — Engineering Design, Engineering & Architecture and Computer Science. Most of our courses are articulated for honors credit and our students have

We accept all applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until classes are full. No prior experience in engineering is needed. For more information or to apply, please visit patrickhenryeda.org or contact Mrs. Moy at emoy@ sandi.net.

PHHS Student of the Month We are proud to have David Harimana named as Patrick Henry High School’s Student of the Month for January’s Kiwanis meeting held last month. Principal Listy Gillingham attended the meeting with David and said a hard work ethic, dedication to education, and overall solid character is what set him apart from other seniors at Henry. Harimana has run for the Patrick Henry cross-country and track teams since his freshman year. Coach Myette has worked with him in a variety of capacities and shared this account about him when recommending him for the student of the month: “David’s impact on the team was immediate. Along with a great work ethic, David’s passion, commitment, and sacrifice makes him a great teammate and leader. In addition to success on the track and in

cross-country, David knows six languages, taught himself how to program in Java by watching YouTube videos, and built his own drone. If that were not enough, you can listen to his alter ego, DJ ProUp, who has created his own music videos much to the delight of his teammates, peers, and coaches (check out his YouTube channel). Immigrating to the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo via Uganda, David’s remarkable life experience carries over into everything he does. He embraces every opportunity with joy, laughter, and gratitude. It is therefore fitting that he be selected as the Student of the Month.” David’s math teacher from his junior year also was taken by David’s focus, hard work ethic, and positive nature. “David spreads positivity and has an

Service-learning opportunity Henry seniors Valerie Crisologo and Emily Donahue traveled to Bayahibe, Dominican Republic for a service-learning tour with their marine science teacher Ann Wegmann as part of a study abroad program/internship. The girls partnered with students from Minnesota and FUNDEMAR, a local marine conservation group, to work on coral reef restoration and marine life monitoring. During their weeklong stay, Valerie and Emily conducted animal surveys in the seagrass beds off the coast of Saona Island, learned about the impact invasive lionfish have had on the local ecosystem, recorded the health of the coral reef through

the opportunity to participate in field trips, clubs (including Society of Women Engineers and FIRST Robotics), community college credit for select classes, special internship and scholarship opportunities, and networking with industry professionals.

transect surveys, conducted a plastic pollution audit, and constructed materials needed to create a coral nursery. During their free time, they learned how to cook traditional Dominican m e a l s , p l aye d beach games with loca l ch i ld ren, made jewelry out (l to r) Valerie Crisologo, Ann Wegmann (Henry of seeds and shells, teacher), and Emily Donahue and brushed up on their Spanish speaking skills. grade through 20 years of age. Educational, service, and lead- Interested parties can contact ership trips are available to area Mrs. Wegmann for more details students that will be in the ninth at awegmann@sandi.net

impeccable work ethic,” she reported. “He embraces the academic challenge, and the harder a problem or assignment seems, the more enthusiastic he was about tackling it. He actually let out an audible ‘yes!’ in David Harimana (Photos courtesy PHHS) math last year in his Advanced Integrated Math 3 class nothing than the best that you when they were doing something can offer. His presence makes that appeared kind of ugly at first Henry a better place and I can’t glance.” wait to see where his hard work Another teacher reported that and good attitude will take him.” “David is the kind of student you Knowing that he immigrated think about when planning a les- to the U.S. in middle school and son — the kind who gives it his has recently become an American absolute all and who you don’t citizen through his journey from want to let down by delivering Mann Middle School to Henry anything but the best you can on High School, makes us all proud any particular day, the kind who to know him and honor him as makes you feel like they deserve one of Henry’s best.

Baseball players with college commitments lead team Patrick Henry Baseball is tied for third in the county with three players that already have college commitments to play baseball at four-year schools. Coming off a season in which they won their league with a 238-1 overall record and an 11-1 record in league schools, people are starting to take notice. With a new facility and a lot of young talent in the program, the future is very bright: Max Jones: City League Pitcher of the year has committed to the University of San Francisco, which competes in the WCC with USD.

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EDUCATION / NEWS / SPORTS Henry Cluster STEMM events Crusaders prep for spring season Feb. 14 – March 12, 2020 Mission Times Courier

attendees (the golfers) to share what it was like working as a team, how they came up with their ideas, new knowledge they’ve acquired during the process and other aspects of their experience. Event attendees will vote on the favorite hole and the winning team will bring back to their school the much-coveted Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation Mini Golf Challenge Trophy for display. Teams range in size from two to six students. We encourage them to be co-ed. Teams work with an adult mentor volunteer (a teacher or parent/guardian), design and build the hole, set up and take down the hole at the Mission Trails Church, and prepare submission materials. Detailed registration packets will be distributed to adult team mentors

and will also be available for download. For more information, visit hcstemm.org. Ro b o t ic s S howc a s e Extravaganza: Once again, the HC STEMM Foundation is partnering with the San Carlos Library and the Friends of the San Carlos Library for the annual Robotics Showcase Extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m., at the San Carlos Library. There will be robotics displays and demonstrations from a number of elementary, middle and high schools from our community including a booth from San Diego State University. For more information, go to the sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org.

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for the seat can now will not be able to appear on the ballot and can only seek election by write-in. Candidates must also have attended and signed in to at least one NCPI meeting in the last year. For more information, visit navajoplanners,org.

Local business-to-business marketing group GADS (for Grantville, Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, San Carlos) is collaborating with the Friends of Del Cerro (FODC) to plan a business development expo on Wednesday, May 15. The event will draw entrepreneurs and “deliver tangible take-aways

that help small businesses in the areas of mindset, marketing, public-private partnerships, human capital growth, funding, and finance,” according to a GADS press release. The event program will start at 10:30 a.m. and run until about 2:30 p.m., and will be held at Admiral Baker Golf Course. The event includes

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Mini Golf Challenge: The Henry Cluster STEMM Foundation will be hosting the fifth Mini Golf Challenge on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Mission Trails Church located at 4880 Zion Ave. Student K-12 teams of four to six students are welcome from local schools or organizations to compete. The reigning champions are from Hearst Elementary and they will be attempting to repeat as champions and take home the new trophy. Each team is to design and build a mini golf hole that ref lects this year’s theme of “Earth Day.” Bring it to the mini golf course on the day of the event. During the Mini Golf Challenge, team members will interact with

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New Season: On Sunday, March 1, the 49th year of the Crusaders Soccer Club’s youth soccer begins with the first games of the 2020 Spring Recreational Season. Fiftyfour recreational division teams totaling over 500 players born between 2015 and 2006 will take the field for eight Sundays at Pershing Middle School and the new grass field at Gage Elementary School. Each team has a qualified volunteer coach that meets all state of California, U.S. Soccer Federation and CalSouth Soccer requirements. In addition to the volunteer coaches, there are nine volunteer division coordinators who assemble the team, set the schedule for their respective divisions and oversee the coaches and players in their respective division throughout the season. It takes a village! Volunteer coaches: As part of the Crusaders Soccer Club’s commitment to provide continual support for 54 volunteer coaches, there was a coaches’ clinic on the Pershing Middle School fields on Saturday, Feb. 8. Rene Miramontes, the director of coaching for Crusaders, conducted the clinic. Spring kick-off clinics: All Crusaders recreational and competitive players born between 2006 and 2013 are invited on Sunday, Feb. 16 and 23, from noon to 1:30 p.m., to the fields at Pershing Middle School. This clinic will sharpen players’ skills, they will have fun playing the games and

being coached by our professional staff. The event will be under the direction of Miramontes and assistant director of coaching Victor Melendez. The clinics are at no cost to the families. Please go to our crusaderssoccer. org to register online. Competitive Division: Teams for the Crusaders Soccer Competitive Division are also being formed for players born between 2003 and 2013. Go to crusaderssoccer.org and click on “Crusaders Staff” to contact any of the professional coaches for the 202021 Competitive Division season. Coaching highlight: Melendez recently returned from Mexico City where he conducted a four-day, high-intensity clinic for 40 coaches who want to coach professional teams. Melendez is also the goalie coach for the San Diego Sockers and conducts their practice sessions. In addition, he coaches the Mexican National Mini Football Team, which recently won the Mini Football World Cup held in Australia by beating Brazil 4-0. Mini Football is a version of soccer where the field is much smaller, approximately 35 by 50 yards. Referees: Crusaders is looking for a few good referees, 18 years and older, to referee games of 7v7 players and 9v9 players for our spring season. Referees are paid per game. If you, or you know someone interested, contact Linda Hernandez at linda.hernandez@crusaderssoccer.org. —Jay Wilson writes on behalf of Crusaders Soccer Club.

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Community and Arts & Entertainment Calendar FEATURED EVENTS Friday, Feb. 14

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Noel Torres Mexican singer-songwriter and accordionist Noel Torres performs at Blue Agave Nightclub, 6608 Mission Gorge Road. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. $30 tickets available at bit. ly/37GPV2N.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience. Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd. Suite N. $12.50 tickets available at bit.ly/2tjoxsL. Cupids & Canines The San Diego Animal Support Foundation and Grossmont Center are bringing together dozens of rescue groups and shelters featuring hundreds of adoptable dogs and even some

Saturday, Feb. 22 ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Through Feb. 23 Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk awards for Best Book,

their slime startups while having a blast with the whole family! 1-4 p.m. at Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa. Free. ‘Aggressive Medical Treatment’ Hemlock Society of San Diego presents speaker Dr. Daniel Hoefer, chief medical officer of Sharp HealthCare’s outpatient palliative care program, Transitions — an evidence-based disease-management program to keep chronically ill people with late-stage illness in their homes as long as possible. A discussion will follow Dr. Hoefer’s presentation. 2 p.m. at VISION, 4780 Mission Gorge Place #H, across from the Grantville Post Office. The program and parking are free.

Friday, March 6

Sunday, Feb. 16 ‘A Short Stay in Switzerland’ The San Diego Hemlock Society Right-to-Die Film Series presents a movie inspired by the true story of Dr. Anne Turner, who in 2006 took her own life in a Zurich clinic. Having recently witnessed the death of her husband from a neurological disease, Tuner is diagnosed with a near-identical illness and determines to end her life once her condition has reached a critical point. As her health deteriorates, Anne’s son and two daughters struggle to reach a consensus over their mother’s intention and while they search for alternative options, silent recrimination and stubborn practicality threaten to tear the family apart. Followed by a good discussion. 1:30-3 p.m. in the Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway. Free. Visit hemlocksocietysandiego.org.

adventures with the Von Trapp Family Singers. A host will lead the audience through a vocal warmup and explain how to accompany actions with the contents of the interactive fun pack. For this event, don’t be afraid to dress up as anything and everything represented in the classic film. Get ready to yodel with your favorite governess in your best themed dress. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at College Avenue Center, 6299 Capri Drive. Visit jfssd.org.

cats for this adoption event inside the mall. Everything from Great Pyrenees to chihuahuas, purebreds to all-American mutts. Bring the whole family to this free event and find your new best friend. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive.

Thursday, Feb. 27

Lee Coulter Singer-songwriter Lee Coulter brings his acoustic indie-pop sound to the Folkey Monkey, 4780 Mission Gorge Place, Suite H. Doors at 6:30 p.m. $15 tickets available at folkeymonkey.com.

Friday, Feb. 28 ‘Sound of Music’ Sing-along Come sing along with your favorite governess and go on wild

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lunch, educational presentations, and networking. GADS and the Friends of Del Cerro started planning this event last summer once FODC received a grant from the city of San Diego to sponsor the event. James Hunt, of California Bank & Trust off Mission Gorge Road, has hosted monthly planning meetings and connected GADS with the International Rescue Committee.

‘The Hollow’ Through March 29 Lamplighters Community Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s comic mystery about an unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader that explodes into murder at home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow, the Harley Street lothario, is at the center of the trouble when we find his dull but devoted wife Gerda, his mistress and prominent sculptor Henrietta, and his former lover and Hollywood film star Veronica. Also visiting are Edward and Midge, whose romantic assertions are likewise thrown into the mix. As the list of romantic associations grows, so does the list of potential suspects when Cristow is shot dead. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Lamplighters Theatre, 5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa. Tickets range $18-$23, available at lamplighterslamesa.com.

Satrurday, Feb. 29 Slime Pop-Up Bazaar Visit Grossmont Center for a day of fun with slime, craft goods, music, food and so more. Support young entrepreneurs and

The IRC helps refugees build a future for themselves in the business world, which event organizers say is a natural fit for the small business expo they are hosting. The missions of both GADS and FODC are aligned since both exist to build relationships with businesses in the areas of Grantville, Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, and San Carlos. “We are stronger working as neighbors and desire to enhance our neighborhood’s economic base by creating strong partnerships together,” states the press release.

First Friday Night Market Free monthly vegan market at Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, in front of Hooleys and between Fuddruckers and Chuze Fitness. 5-10 p.m. Celebrate the vegan lifestyle with all-vegan eats, sweets, drinks, goods, plus a local vegan-friendly beer in a 21-plus beer garden featuring live music.

Saturday, March 7

Murray Blvd. in La Mesa, and hosts up to 25 different vendors. This is a monthly event. Come shop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from many local businesses in the community. For more information, visit brewcoffeespot.com.

Sunday, March 8

RECURRING EVENTS San Diego Harp Society The San Diego Harp Society will present their yearly Advanced Students Harp Recital at Mission Trails Church, 4880 Zion Ave., as part of the Second Sunday Community Concert series. At last year's recital, one of their students, a 13-year-old, absolutely wowed the audience with her performance. A few tunes later, another harpist was joined on stage by a sax player, performing a Duke Ellington tune, a nice departure from the usual harp repertoire. The San Diego Harp Society is a local chapter of the American Harp Society. Their purpose and mission is to celebrate the harp legacy, inspire musical excellence, and empower the next generation of harp players throughout San Diego. 3-4 p.m. Free, but donations are encouraged.

Thursday, March 12

Brew Community Market The Brew Community Market brings the community together by creating this diverse venue of local artisans, craft home goods, hand-made jewelry, bath soaps, scented candles, and more. The Brew Community Market is located in the parking lot to the side of the Brew Coffee Spot building, 6101 Lake

Event organizers are currently looking for sponsorships to offset the program costs not covered by the city grant. For more information, please contact Bryan Pridmore at BPridmore@missionTF.com or call 858-925-5770

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discomfort among some of their white neighbors. Act 2 turns the tables by jumping to 2009, where the same house is being sold by a white couple who, oblivious to the wishes of their African American neighbors, plan to tear it down and rebuild it. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and additional Saturday performance at 2 p.m. at Stagehouse Theatre, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon. $12/$15 tickets available at bit.ly/2S2yaUL.

‘Clybourne Park’ Through March 21 Spanning 50 years, this insightful, satirical drama from playwright Bruce Norris is a witty exploration of race relations, the "ownership" of neighborhoods, and the breakdown of communication in American society. Borrowing a character from Lorraine Hansberry's classic play “A Raisin in the Sun,” the play opens in 1959 with Bev and Russ selling their house to the first African American family in the neighborhood, causing

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A question on developing empty lots and bringing in more grocers to District 7 neighborhoods brought a mix of ideas. Wheatcroft suggested the city could buy up empty lots to build mixed-use or affordable housing. Campillo said the planning group should amend the area’s plan to incentivize developers to bring in a grocery store to a vacant lot. McIntyre said he would eliminate red tape. Zosa also called for eliminating burdensome regulations and also suggested expanding public-private partnerships to help businesses open in the city. On the issue of gun control, all the candidates agreed on some regulations, but to varying degrees. Campillo said he was proud of his record and experience in the city attorney’s office carrying out red-flag laws in the city. Red-flag laws allow for jurisdictions to remove guns from people who pose a threat to others or themselves through a court process. “I think that it’s a good thing that the state has amended that law to allow complaints to be filed by school officials,” he added. McIntyre agreed that red-flag laws are helpful, but also said laws are not entirely effective. “Unfortunately, even in California with some of the strongest gun laws, we still suffer gun violence,” he said.

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leader in the tuition-free Promise movement and launched the district’s San Diego Promise program, which now serves more than 3,000 students annually. Chancellor Carroll co-chaired the advocacy campaign which helped establish the California Community Colleges Baccalaureate Pilot Program, including a new bachelor’s degree program at Mesa College.

been several community workshops. The park is approximately 60 acres within the 80 acres of open space that is part of the entire SDSU West complex. Glenn discussed how important public input has been in designing the park. The site is designed to accommodate the 100-year flood. The 2-mile walk/bike path will loop around the park. There are all types of trails throughout the park complex and we have the San Diego River Trail. There are 83 parking spaces plus a drop-off area for the park. The new 35,000-seat stadium is to open in the fall of 2022. There are 100-foot buffers along Murphy Canyon Creek. There is also connection with the San Diego River. “We are creating about 1 acre of wetlands,” he said. “There will be a native vegetation edge on the south and east ends of the park.

There is also interest in a community garden. We will be planting a variety of food-producing plants. There will be six large sports fields, each about the size of a football field. There will be two public restroom buildings. We looked for shade opportunities. The area underneath the overhead trolley tracks will be used for part of the shade area. There will a skate area underneath the overhead trolley tracks — not a skateboard park, but an area where skateboarding will be allowed. By 2023, the park should be done.” For more information about the entire SDSU West project, go to https://missionvalley.sdsu.edu. The next meeting of the Del Cerro Action Council will be Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El.

Zosa took a similar stance adding that gun laws don’t stop gang members from getting guns. “Gun laws are only part of the solution,” he said. “That’s like homeless only being a housing issue, it’s only one part. We’ve got to address all the issues that cause gun violence — bullying, socioeconomic factors, the lack of a family structure.” Wheatcroft reiterated her experience as a leader in the gun violence prevention movement for three years and offered some insight to other gun laws that she said could have a greater impact than just focusing on school shootings. “The overblown response in regards to school shootings is statistically unfounded,” she said. “Kids are more likely to die in their own home or on the streets.” Wheatcroft said she worked with City Council to pass a safe gun storage ordinance, which holds gun owners accountable if a child or teen uses a gun that wasn’t secured and brings it to school or uses it in a suicide. “Safe gun storage saves lives and this is the law that needs to be passed nationally,” she added. The final question for the candidates dealt with whether the strong mayor system is working in the city. McIntyre said he had “great hopes” for the strong mayor system but is now concerned it has made everything politicized and now the city should return to a city manager system.

“I think a strong city manager with good operational experience may bring some expertise that we’re sorely lacking,” he said. Wheatcroft agreed that a city with an impartial city manager could be a way to end gridlock at City Hall. “City government is supposed to be non-partisan but we see [partisanship] play out across every district,” she said. Campillo said no matter what type of government runs San Diego, there will always be problems because whoever is in charge requires accountability. “Under the city manager form of government, we ran into underfunding our pensions way too far,” he said. “And now we’re seeing a divided government with a strong mayor who doesn’t necessarily work with the majority on the council and that is leading to backlogs and leading to disagreements.” He suggested city government needs people with the same vision but different backgrounds. Zosa also lamented on the politics at City Hall as well and said a strong mayor won’t matter if the city is controlled by one political party or by unions and labor. “Right now, the polls are showing we might elect a Democratic mayor and have a supermajority on the City Council of Democrats,” he said, adding that it is important to have a diversity of voices on the council for debating issues.

In addition, Dr. Carroll was appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate for a six-year term on the National Council on the Humanities, overseeing the work of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and she has served on numerous local, state, and national boards and committees committed to educational and economic excellence. Prior to being named chancellor, Dr. Carroll served 11 years as president of San Diego

Mesa College; was president of Saddleback College in Orange County; was president of Indian Valley Colleges in Marin County; also served as an administrator at the University of Southern Maine and the University of Pittsburgh before moving to California. While retiring from her fulltime administrative role at the district, Chancellor Carroll says she will pursue other avenues of service in education and in cultural organizations.

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