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by Chris O’Connell
Having sat through countless local planning group meetings over the years here’s my $0.02. To me density, transit & bike lanes are the new norm throughout the city. There is no doubt we are already seeing it and me, well, I am ok with it. Before you fire up the computer, or fill up your fountain pen writing letters I can understand people’s disagreement. It’s ok to disagree. Last month I made a brief trip home to the East Coast to visit with my elderly Mom. My brother and I had arranged for a quick bite out to catch up. As we hemmed and hawed about to where eat, he gave me a brief tour of the old neighborhood. “Look at this, guy subdivided his lot, there are now 5 houses on that property!” “Remember the gas station that was here, (me in my mind: No) now it’s 4 stories of apartments.” With some language not suitable for print he went on, “The blanking Mayor cannot build fast enough on any piece of land!” “Tax money, tax money, tax money the guy cannot build enough!” The first thought in my head was, I came home for this? I thought we were just going to b and c about family, work and life, etc. and maybe
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When it Comes to Future Planning in the Neighborhoods Stay Active and Involved squeeze in a couple laughs. However, sensing an opportunity to stir the pot I mentioned bike lanes. “Bike lanes?” “Bike lanes?” “Blankity blank blank, ya let me know when you see a biker. Taking out car lanes for bikers, Please?” This sounded all too familiar. He went on and on but for me, it was gold getting my brother all fired up. The point is this is happening in other places not just Clairemont, Morena or Downtown. Things like bike lanes and urban density it is the new reality. Look at the cranes in UTC, the construction in Kearny Mesa, East Pacific Beach sprawl is gone (somewhat). Up is the new sprawl and people are not thrilled. Whether it is new construction of high end living, workforce housing, or low income/affordable change is happening. Is there going to be traffic? Yup. Plan ahead. The former crime lab on Mt Etna Drive is a perfect example of the proposed change. Heck yes, people have a right to be upset about a proposed 400 plus unit complex on that small footprint. What was a quiet lab could now be turned into housing, is that a bad thing? That is not for me to answer. Does the scope SEE Future Planning, page 5
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2019 Who’s Who in Clairemont by Bill Swank
“Who’s Who in Clairemont” has a modest history. In 2015, a call for nominations resulted in... nothing. “Squaremont” was still a relatively new column at that time. It had not yet captured a base of loyal fans and readers. To give “Who’s Who in Clairemont” a little start-up traction in 2015, a decision was made to honor those citizens who had taken the time to send an e-mail about my “Squaremont” column. During the entire year, I only heard from five people, all male. That year, I had contacted a Clairemont woman in reference to another matter. She replied that she was too busy to address my questions. Because she was kind enough to respond at all, I decided to included her in the inaugural class of “Who’s Who in Clairemont.” After all, we live in an enlightened age of quotas, balance and inclusion. Even before #MeToo, the Clairemont Times has always been dedicated to equal rights and equal opportunity for women. Hopefully, the 2015 distinction looks good in her resume, biography and curriculum vitae. The following wonderful people sent e-mail in 2018 and are honored in “Who’s Who in Clairemont 2019.”
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January 19, 2018: Suzanna N sent an e-mail to announce that a new Little Free Library was installed on Ogalala Avenue and Neosho Place in North Clairemont. January 29, 2018: Patti Vickery commented about the fun she had dancing at the Moonglo back in the 1970s. April 3, 2018: Jack Carpenter responded to a request for photographs of Oscar’s Drive-In and the Clairemont Theatre. He remembered taking his kids to the movies and his feet stuck to the floor from spilled sodas and dropped candy. Jack does a 75-slide PowerPoint presentation on the history of Clairemont. He has lived in Clairemont for 55 years. We will get together for a future column about mid-century modern architecture. April 12, 2018: Roger McCollough complimented the Deadball Nine column. He likes San Diego history. (I got the idea for “Deadball Nine” in 2004 while doing research on the early history of baseball in San Diego. My article was rejected by San Diego Magazine and the Union-Tribune. Fortunately, Chris O’Connell liked it and wanted a baseball story for the opening of the 2018 season in April. Barely 100 SEE Who’s Who, page 8
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From the Publisher by Chris O’Connell
Greetings and Happy New Year! Here is hoping for a Healthy, Safe & Happy 2019 for all. I am eternally grateful to have a job I truly enjoy. The newspaper business is difficult, but I love what I do and I hope you the readers enjoy each edition. I know there is always room for improvement, so I strive to make it better. With that being said, if you are interested in a contributor position, please contact me via email or phone. If you are out and about and encounter something you think might be useful to the readers again, let me know local citizen journalism is what keeps us all informed and aware. Have a news tip, send it along. (contact info below) Content is key, however advertising sales are what keeps the paper printing. I am currently seeking commission-based advertising sales people, if you are looking for some supplemental income have sales experience this is a nice little local gig. Make your own hours, meet the local business owners and get residual income. Interested? Contact me yesterday because without the support of
our advertisers and contributors this paper would not be possible. I wanted to mention a couple things our 3 local libraries have some really interesting events each month, and this month is no different so be sure and scan through the library page. This month I also noticed very heavy crime in particular to vehicles. It goes without saying, but keep your belongings out of sight so as not to be an easy target. With the holidays over, the community meetings will be back at it so make a point to attend and learn about the future of the neighborhoods. I am always available for feedback, negative & positive, so do not hesitate to contact me either by phone (858) 752-9779 or email chris@clairemonttimes.com or direct message on our Social Media platforms. @ClairemontTimes As always, thank you for reading & Happy New Year!
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won first place for The Clairemont Times in the Non-Daily Newspapers, Sports A big shout out and congratulations to category. “Squaremont” Columnist and contributor Swank also picked up a third-place Bill Swank on his two awards from the award for his piece “A Clairemont Probation Officer reflects on his past ... ” in the Non-Daily Newspapers Criminal Justice category. As I have said all along this paper would not be possible without the help of so many, including guys like Mr. Swank, who takes the time each month to be Bill Swank holds 2018 First Place plaque from the San Diego Press Club for active in the his “Clairemont Times” article, "Deadball Nine," at the unmarked grave of local paper. He deadball era star William "Hick" Carpenter (Mount Hope Cemetery, San is a great writer Diego) and author of many books, I San Diego Press Club at the 45th Annual am proud and lucky to have him be a part Excellence in Journalism Awards. of this newspaper. Swank, the local baseball historian, Mr. Swank Thank You & won in fitting fashion about a baseball Congratulations!!!!!!!! story. His “San Diego’s Deadball Nine”
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City of San Diego’s Minimum Wage will Increase to $12 Effective Jan. 1, 2019 Wage Increase Applies to All Industries and All Businesses Within the City of San Diego Effective Jan. 1, 2019, in accordance with the City of San Diego’s Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance, employees who perform at least two hours of work in one or more calendar weeks of the year within the geographic boundaries of the City of San Diego will receive a minimum wage rate increase from $11.50 to $12. The ordinance applies to all industries and businesses and there are no exemptions. Tips and gratuities do not count toward payment of minimum wage. In accordance with the ordinance, updated notices for posting at the workplace are available on the City’s Minimum Wage Program’s webpage
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‘Women in Water’ Conference Aims to Expand Career Options It boils down to bringing more women into the water and wastewater industry. That’s the central message from organizers of the second annual Women in Water – Exploring Career Pathways conference set for Jan. 17 at the Center for Water Studies at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon. Registration for the day-long series of workshops and panel discussions is open through Jan. 15. To register visit: https://clmttimes.news/h20 Sandy Kerl, deputy general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority, will be the keynote speaker. Speakers also include Cari Dale, water utilities director for the City of Oceanside; Vicki Quiram, general manager of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District; and Lan Wiborg, deputy director of long-range planning and water resources for the City of San Diego. The Center for Water Studies is working with the National Science Foundation to boost the number of women entering the industry, and Women in Water is among its initiatives. Target audiences include women contemplating a career change; women in the water and wastewater industry looking to advance
their careers; military veterans transitioning to civilian life; and high school girls seeking to learn more about career opportunities as they near graduation. “The local water industry is anticipating losing between 1,200 and 1,400 people in critical jobs in the coming years because of pending retirements, which provides a tremendous opportunity to further diversify our workforce,” said Don Jones, a conference coordinator. “Anyone interested in a good-paying career that is making a difference in people’s lives might want to consider registering for Women in Water.” Conference supporters include the Water Authority, the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association, the California Water Environment Association, and the Association of California Water Agencies. Lunch, refreshments and parking are included in the $25 registration fee. Students are free. Cuyamaca College is at 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon. To register visit: https://clmttimes.news/h20
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San Diego Mesa College Announces Gary Watkins Jr. Head Football Coach for the Olympians San Diego Mesa College has announced the official appointment of Gary Watkins Jr. as the Head Football Coach for the Olympians. In 2017 while serving as the Offensive Coordinator for the Olympians, Watkins helped lead a program-changing 9-2 season and the first bowl championship in over 20 years. Watkins is entering his third season at San Diego Mesa College, and is a part of what is considered a new wave of young and innovative head coaches entering the Southern California Football Association (SCFA) in recent years. “We are proud of the culture that Gary has established here at Mesa College, both on and off of the football field,” stated Dr. Ryan Shumaker, Dean of Athletics. “Our student-athletes are transferring to universities at high rates, many of them on full-ride scholarships. His ability to connect with our student-athletes is admirable. Gary truly embodies the Olympian Way. I look forward to working alongside him and his staff, and watching our program continue to flourish.” In 2018, while serving as the Acting Head Coach, Watkins helped transition the Olympian football program from the American Conference into the National Conference where the program competed
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and having a productive dialogue this project, and others, could have somewhat happy endings. Will it please everyone? No, but that is the reality. In a perfect world the residents, including the Red Shirts (Raise the Balloon), the Blue Shirts (Clairemont Cares), the Housing Shirts (Clairemont Coalition on Homelessness), the City, the County, the developer etc all will work together where everyone is at least on the same page. Stay tuned and stay active.
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of the project seem high? Again, we have not seen an in-depth presentation with all the particulars. The County and City have said the community will be kept in the loop throughout every step of the crime lab site. I guess it is still TBD. There has to be a give and take, the old saying “you get more with honey than you do with vinegar” (good grief I am getting old…. quoting my old man) could apply here. If all the people can come to the table and have meaningful dialogue things can be accomplished amicably. This community is in desperate need of a community center of sorts. A place where city/county meetings (ccpg) can take place with proper space for crowds, a proper sound system adequate seating after hours availability etc. Is a portion of this site a good spot? Well a developer might say no but again, there has to be give and take. Could local residents be given top priority for a portion of proposed affordable housing units? Again, just ideas for the give and take. Maybe a new park? I personally feel a position of a hard and fast NO as an answer to proposed developments is not the right course of action. By staying involved, collaborating
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Planning Group/Commission If you have read this paper for any amount of time you have probably realized I am a big fan/advocate of the local planning groups. These meetings are where you find out about projects coming down the pike. The board members are all volunteers, they are your neighbors, they are not decision makers, but rather a liaison with the community to City officials. Planning group meetings are a crucial piece of the local puzzle. But they have some flaws, people tend not to know about them until they hear a project is going to impact their lives. Locations of meetings can be tricky because they are held either on City property or in the local SDUSD schools. Both of which have hour restrictions because an employee has to be
on site to open and close. This in turn leads to rushed meetings or rushed agenda items with minimal public feedback. The meetings are crucial, but yet people at times tend to leave frustrated because of time constraints. My advice is to keep coming back not just when your corner or block is affected, stay active. Is it tough with family, work, kids, yes, but input is always key and you will always learn something at the local meetings. Lastly a major flaw is common courtesy among members of the public to each other and board members. I have sat through enough meetings where it has been 5 people in attendance on a regular basis and 100+ people mostly first timers. These bigger attended meetings tend to bring out the boo birds. If you have an opposing position you get booed or catcalled. It is ok to disagree keep it to yourself and respect one another’s opinion. Things like outbursts, hissing, clapping and booing those are all precious time wasters in pretty condensed schedules as it is and of course it is just unprofessional. There is going to be a lot more meetings coming every month & multiple times a month (see: Mt Etna, Mt Alifan, Trolley, Balboa/Morena, Height Limits, Pure Water & more). Everyone can work together if everyone is on the same page and understand the process and follows protocol. The Planning Commission, as much as I urge everyone to try and attend local planning group meetings, I really, really
urge people to google the San Diego Planning Commission (PC). They meet a couple times a month downtown and their meetings are usually viewable on the internet live and are recorded for viewing later. The PC agendas are for the entire city so you might watch something on a project in City Heights and then Clairemont or Point Loma. We have our local projects people are super passionate and opinionated about and so does the rest of the neighborhoods in the City attending the Planning Commission. Listening/watching planning projects in other parts of the city can help to understand the thought process locally. If you would like to get a feel for some local projects that just went before the PC Mt Etna Crime Lab (https://clmttimes.news/mtetnapc) fast forward to the 2:48 mark & Morena Blvd (https://clmttimes.news/epbmorena) watch these videos. There is a chance you might watch and disagree (I heard from you I see the online comments) but it is good to learn and be informed. It is crystal clear what the City wants, what the Planning Commission wants and even what the residents want and these do not all jive. Stay involved and stay active. Now I am sure I have ruffled a few feathers, although not my intent, and again it is ok to disagree. Feel free to holler at me via email or drop me a line on the phone. chris@clairemonttimes.com (858) 752-9779
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45th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program Through – Jan. 23 Drop off trees during daylight hours only
Residential Customers ONLY Sorry ... • NO Ornaments, Lights or Tree Stands • NO Plastic Bags or Trash • NO Commercial or Fundraising Trees Trees and wreaths can also be picked up curbside for those residents with curbside yard waste collection. Trees taller than 4’ should be cut in half. In 2015 close to 1100 tons of trees were recycled which preserved precious space within the Miramar Landfill. By recycling your tree this extends the life of the tree creating compost, mulch and wood chips. City of San Diego residents can load up to two cubic yards of mulch or
compost for free at the Miramar Greenery there are also other options to purchase for a nominal fee. For more information on the Christmas Tree Recycling Program and holiday waste reduction tips, contact the City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department Recycling Hotline at 858-694-7000 or www.recyclingworks.com
Residential Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-off Sites Carmel Valley Carmel Valley Recreation Center 3777 Townsgate Drive (lower parking lot) Encanto Cielo Drive at Woodman Street Golden Hill Golden Hill Recreation Center 2600 Golf Course Drive La Jolla Kate Sessions Park Mount Soledad Rd. Logan Heights Memorial Recreation Center, 2902 Marcy Ave. Miramar Miramar Landfill and Greenery Recycling, Convoy Street (north of state Route 52) Mission Bay Sea World Drive at Pacific Highway Oak Park Chollas Lake 6350 College Grove Drive (Gloria’s Mesa parking lot)
Ocean Beach Robb Field Recreation Center 2525 Bacon St. Otay Mesa/Nestor Montgomery Waller Community Park (lower parking lot on the southeast corner of Palm Avenue and Beyer Boulevard) Rancho Bernardo Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 West Bernardo Drive Rancho Peñasquitos Canyonside Recreation Center 12350 Black Mountain Road SDSU Parking Lot 17C (formerly parking lot D) Scripps Ranch Scripps Ranch Recreation Center 11454 Blue Cypress Drive Tierrasanta De Portola Middle School 11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. University City Swanson Pool, 3585 Governor Drive
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Bob Gillmer introduced Don to Sue Dennis. “WOW...have been married to her for over 49 years.” “Oscar’s, Clairemont Mesa Boulevard... if it wasn’t for that place, I would hate to see what my life would be like. So funny how little things can make a big difference in your life. Then there was Maynard’s by the sea in Pacific Beach, but that’s another story.” June 28, 2018: The subject of an e-mail from Nicholas Garneau was, “Marriage proposal around the Moon for 145 million dollars.” I didn’t open the e-mail, but according to google, Garneau is a
people read it online. In October, the San Diego Press Club awarded “Deadball Nine” first place in sports writing for non-daily newspapers. Thanks, Roger, Chris and the Press Club.) April 18, 2018: Also, in response to the request for photos of Oscar’s Drive-In and the Clairemont Theater, Charles Saxton shared his memory about the theater. “It was old and burgundy on the inside with brown seats with a single walk way down the middle.” May 2, 2018: William Blakeslee commented on the Clairemont Bowl column. He remembered the first time his father took him bowling in January 1962. He hit the pins only twice in two games. “All the rest were gutter balls. I got better years later.” William continued, “I rode my bike through the alley (the garage area) of the Buena Vista Gardens apartments on my way to the Clairemont Bowl. No traffic and maybe a more peaceful ride. I even had my hair cut a few times when the bowling center had a barber shop. One of the house pros, the late Betty Kraft, helped me with my bowling. She changed my approach and the release of the bowling ball. I owe so much gratitude to her. My game improved tremendously thanks to her.” May 8, 2018: Don Gardner sent two lengthy e-mails about Oscar’s Drive-In. They read like a script from “American Graffiti” with hot rods, beautiful girls, goofing off on his job at a local gas station and cruising over to Oscar’s. “One night, these two guys pulled into the Shell station in a 1966 light metallic green Mustang fastback. They got gas and hung around. We talked for a few hours. They saw the sign for S&H Green Stamps. Instead of me giving them just a few, I proceeded to roll out a couple hundred which I placed on the Mustang as a racing stripe. Yes, I was fired the next night, but made two lifelong best friends: Danial Michaelis and Bob Gillmer.” They spent a lot of time at Oscar’s. Dan had a Studebaker wagon and a record player. He’d park in the back lot with the music blaring. Don listed the names of all his friends, their girlfriends and a carhop at Oscar’s named Vera with a beautiful blond daughter named Linda. Linda and Dan Michaelis got married.
French marriage proposal planner who will fly you and your sweetheart around the moon so you can propose in style. “Fly Me To The Moon” by Frank Sinatra will be playing in your earphones. July 2, 2018: Nice e-mail from Jerry Selness about the Hilltoppers Little League story. Through correspondence, I learned that Jerry played on a 1957 La Mesa Colt League championship team. Many of his teammates are experiencing health problems, but they stay in touch with one another. Great stuff. August 9, 2018: Apparently in response to my August column about high school reunions, Janet Kiley wanted something written about the 40th reunion for her Madison High School Class of 1978. She called me “a Clairemont legend and well-known writer.” Janet clearly understands the importance of offering honey when asking a favor, but I was unable to write about this nostalgic Warhawks soirée. I’m sure they had a good time. August 20, 2018: The “High School Reunions” column even prompted an e-mail from my savant brother. It contained a seemingly straight forward quotation from Winston Churchill, but considering the source - I knew it held a
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One of those girls became “a national celebrity.” She remembers buying “my ciggies out of a machine” at Sonny’s Liquor at the Quad. She also worked five years at Baskin Robbins before it moved to Balboa Mesa. It’s fun to hear from readers with happy memories of growing up in Clairemont. October 11, 2018: An online marketing executive named Phil realized that my column is not ranked on a list of the most searched Google inquiries. For a fee, he was willing to help get “Squaremont” on that list. Ha! Ha! October 12, 2018: A man was willing to provide a home for the two dogs mentioned in my October column about the mobile homeless in Clairemont. I replied that if I saw the homeless man, I would pass on the offer. Instinctively, I
knew he would turn it down. Why would a homeless man give away his loyal friends? I’m sure the man meant well by his feckless offer. (60 years ago, I ironically remember a history professor at SDSU telling our class there was a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals before there was a similar organization to protect children. The British Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in 1866. It wasn’t until 1875 that the first organization to protect children, the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, was formed.) October 22, 2018: The wife of the homeless family living in their car with two children including an autistic son sent e-mail to advise that “Dreams for Change” had approved them for three months rent and a security deposit. Thank you, Dreams for Change. November 1, 2018: Ronn Rohe sent an e-mail titled “2018 Citizen Nomination.” Ronn considers my January column to be about the Clairemont Citizen of the Year. He nominated JoAnn Ferguson of Balboa Bluffs. “Her late husband organized and coached various Little Leagues over the years. She is an avid walker and keeps an eye on the neighborhood, can always be counted on to help
someone in need and be the voice of reason in otherwise ruckus HOA meetings.” Thanks, Ronn. JoAnn sounds like a tremendous woman. November 21, 2018: I ran into Carol McDowell at Costco. She liked the Clairemont Theatre story and laughed about getting a call from the theater manager one Saturday afternoon. She had dropped off her FIVE boys and apparently, they got a little rambunctious. They were raising hell during the movie including running across the stage, so Carol had to go get them. In December, several Clairemont Times readers contacted me to purchase my book, Christmas in San Diego. It was nice to meet them in person. I hope they enjoyed the book and had a Merry Christmas. Happy New Year! Email:Bill@ClairemontTimes.com To read all the Squaremont columns, visit: http://clairemonttimes.com/category/squaremont/
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Effort Underway to Make Sure the U.S. Census Counts Everyone With the midterm elections in the rear-view mirror, attention is now turning toward the next U.S. Census, the decennial process of counting residents in communities across the country and tabulating demographic data, used to shape local, state and congressional representation and determine how to divvy up roughly $600 billion to state and local governments for a wide range of public services and infrastructure. “Most Americans don’t realize just how
important the Census is to effective governing,” said Toni Atkins, president pro tempore of the California Senate. “It paints a picture of America – who we are, what we look like, and what our needs are – and that picture is a key factor in determining the distribution of elected representation and resources in our country.” The federal dollars that are affected by the Census fund highways, housing, education, Medicaid and other health programs, disaster relief and law enforcement, among many other things. The Census is always a huge undertaking that happens every 10 years since 1790, but since the beginning, it has happened without controversy. Minor skirmishes break out over how district boundaries are reset in local areas, but the process typically passes without major nationwide controversy. However, things are different this time around. The federal government has proposed adding to the 2020 Census a question that hasn’t been posed to American residents in more than 60 years, and it has angered immigrant-rights advocates and caused alarm among officials in regions with high numbers of
immigrants. The question: “Is this person a citizen of the United States?” It sounds straightforward, but many worry that the question will cause immigrants – documented legal residents who are part of mixed-status families, as well as those who are undocumented – to recede into the shadows and not be counted, resulting in fewer dollars for essential services and infrastructure putting a strain on budgets for schools and public safety. “In this national political climate, marked by fear and disdain for immigrants reminiscent of some of the darkest chapters in American history,” Senate Leader Atkins said, “adding a citizenship question would undoubtedly result in lower response rates for immigrant communities, undocumented or otherwise.” Atkins said that California, with so many “hard to count” communities, stands to lose more than any other state if the question causes large numbers of people to decline to participate. She added that roughly 4.5 million young children live in neighborhoods with a high risk of an undercount. Eighteen states, in addition to more than a dozen cities, counties and immigrant-rights organizations have sued the federal government, either specifically over the citizenship question or more broadly over procedures related to Census changes. The trial is underway. In any case, Atkins said that she’ll work closely in 2019 with new California Governor Gavin Newsom and her colleagues in the Legislature to bring all available resources to bear when it comes to ensuring that everyone is counted. But, she added, all residents shoulder responsibility. “When you get that Census questionnaire in the mail,” she implored, “please make sure your family is part of the American picture.” For more information, readers can visit www.census.ca.gov.
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Clairemont Can Be Part of the Solution to the Housing Crisis Commentary by Barbarah Torres
beautiful cafes and storefronts. The canyons throughout the community are As a proud Clairemont resident for the one of our biggest assets, and a plan that last decade, I am certain that it can be incorporates the canyons as safe routes to part of the solution to San Diego’s schools, and safe recreation areas, would housing crisis while reinventing itself as a produce and attract health-conscious more residents and thus transit-oriented more healthy food community. sources, loosening This couldn’t be a more perfect Major the greasy grasp of time to bring this vision to effect. development of fast-food eateries on The Clairemont Community Plan is the area that is the community. now called being updated, and the Clairemont Furthermore, Clairemont came well-maintained and Community Planning Group is in the 1950s, and used canyons inhibit responsible for liaising with the it was the largest the growth of community and city staff. This post-war homeless process happens every 30 years ... subdivision of San encampments. Diego, and Overall, my vision is originally dubbed of a walkable, The Village Within a City. Clairemont is vibrant, healthy and safe Clairemont. This well located with proximity to major vision is possible, and it is shared by many freeways, and it is a beautiful community residents in the community. with gently rolling mesas separated by Pat Thomas, a 22-year resident of West canyons and streams, where the serene Clairemont/Bay Ho, said he believes in experience of urban canyon hikes allows smart growth. city life to be quickly left behind. “I’m in support of ‘smart’ managed Clairemont has roughly 81,000 residents growth and redevelopment and consider it today, spans 13.3 square miles and is essential to the revitalization of mostly comprised of single-family homes under-utilized properties and served by over 10 schools, accessed by improvement to our residents’ quality of major transportation corridors such as life,” he told me. Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Clairemont Thomas’ vision of a community Drive, Genesee Avenue, Balboa Avenue. well-served by transit is also shared by Ed Clairemont is heavily reliant on cars. Lauda, who’s owned a home and business Clairemont has few bus routes with low in Bay Park for about 15 years. frequency, very few walkable areas and a “After college I moved to Europe for severe lack of housing options. The open about five years and got used to spaces and canyons are poorly served by something I’ve never experienced before: a transit, and poorly maintained. fairly comprehensive transit system with Furthermore, the community’s low-density buses, trolleys and metros,” Lauda told design accounts for low patronage of small me. “This was the first time in my life local businesses and a lack of investment that I was able to get around a city with in way of new development to perform great efficiency without a vehicle. I would overall beautification of the community like to see that in Clairemont.” and revitalize underutilized business This couldn’t be a more perfect time to centers. I believe Clairemont can benefit bring this vision to effect. The Clairemont from transit-oriented development, Community Plan is being updated, and targeted density and smart growth, and the Clairemont Community Planning become a model community for Group is responsible for liaising with the mixed-use development, as well as community and city staff. This process maintaining its bedroom community happens every 30 years, and allows the character. community, and the city, to draft a plan My vision is a community served by that can incorporate changes in density, vibrant, community sized shopping areas transportation, housing availability and – much like what exists now, but with open space use. Clairemont is in a very better transportation access for families privileged position, with a new trolley without cars, and new affordable housing service coming online in late 2020, and that surrounds the shopping center, giving the new community plan draft being individuals and families quick access to finalized in 2019. This is the perfect time basic needs, such as supermarkets, banks to include in the Community Plan and eateries. In addition, these centers and higher-density zones to reap the benefits, the overall community would be served by and potentially garner funds, of the new complete streets: cars, buses and bicycle trolley line with transit-oriented lanes. Complete streets have been development, as well as implement more documented to slow down vehicle speeds bus lines or add higher frequency to the and reduce vehicle miles traveled within existing ones. More density would also communities, which in turn make boost patronage to small local businesses, pedestrians feels safer, and create more which, in turn would generate more jobs pleasant walking routes covered by trees, within the community, keeping dollars in
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Clairemont and potentially reducing vehicle miles traveled. I acknowledge this is a contentious issue, with very good people and arguments on both sides. The reality, however, is that more people are moving to cities seeking jobs, and communities are having to densify. Home availability is declining, and prices are rising. Clairemont is not immune to these forces, and the community needs to revitalize itself, and be a part of the solution – offering new housing options for its residents and preserving the desire to own for folks who have lived in the community for decades. New density must consider how people will utilize transportation, so the implementation of a good transportation network is crucial to the success of a denser community, as one
(858) 279-1040 (office) (858) 335-0366 (cell) will counteract the value of the other if not present. Clairemont is a community of intelligent, conscientious residents, who I believe will make the decision to participate in the housing solution, uniting the “old and the new” in a new community plan that will be a model for San Diego. Barbarah Torres is a member of the Clairemont Community Planning Group and the Clairemont Town Council. This story was first published by “Voice of San Diego.” www.VoiceOfSanDiego.org
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Will Campland Remain At Mission Bay? Commentary by Louis Rodolico
The Mission Bay Park Master Plan, the City of San Diego’s Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), and many citizens are supporting the extension of the Kendall Frost Reserve at the northern edge of Mission Bay. This project would involve turning the existing land that Campland currently leases from the city into wetland at the Rose Creek Delta. See Plan and PEIR Link. The first step was evacuating the De Anza peninsula years ago by permanently removing much needed affordable living and guest residences in San Diego. The city overdeveloped Mission Bay 70 years ago by eliminating almost all of the wetland. The City Consultants Proposal and PEIR seek to implement the recommendations of the Mission Bay Park Master Plan. The extension of the existing reserve onto Camplands current location allows species from the existing Kendall Frost Reserve to populate the expanded reserve. Both of these proposals would more than triple wetland acreage and relocate Campland, or similar venue, to the De Anza peninsula to the east. See Plan. Campland embraces this idea since it would give them an opportunity to continue leasing land from the City. Camplands relocation would require a major capital outlay. Along with creating new wetland and relocating Campland the PEIR also includes a: Tennis Center, Athletic Fields, Regional Parkland, and a Golf Course. The city does not anticipate a hotel. Citizens have expressed interest in other, much needed projects in this area. City Planning is trying to put 10 gallons of projects into a 7 gallon vessel. Maybe having dock campsites accessed by boardwalks, above the marshy grasslands, would require less land for guest housing making more available for other uses. It would also help
to define the southern limit of the extended reserve and possibly become a platform for mussels and other filter feeders. The dock campsite is the one I would want to stay at since it would be a unique experience, with awesome sunsets. These dock sites could mimic Yosemite partial shelter campsites, that have beds and electricity, but you have to walk a bit to get to a bathroom. Or perhaps a narrow crescent of land remains at the current Campland location and there are dock camp sites that extend out into the extended reserve. Any dock guest venue would be a civilized integration of the manmade and natural environments. It would be a good source of city revenue, provide an iconic image and enhance the appreciation of nature. On December 6, 2018 most of the plans Audubon’s presented eliminated guest housing completely. This dredges up grievance. If conservationists do not get everything they want they could play the spoiler and run the risk of the city delaying or abandoning the project altogether which would heighten eco-grievance even further. In 2003 dozens of affordable apartments under construction, at La Jolla Village Drive and 805, were burned down by Eco Terrorists, ironically adding carbon to the atmosphere. Google: FBI offers $25,000 reward to help solve 2003 massive eco-terror arson case. In a city, civilization offers a bottomless source of grievances for conservationists, who seduce reactionaries into crime. Their threat is ever-present and I have seen threatened government officials give way; resulting in the rejection of something taxpayers wanted. The California Coastal Commission is unlikely to support any proposal that eliminates a guest housing venue like Campland, which is one of the most popular and affordable vacation venues in San Diego. Hotels are too expensive for many. It is the affordability of Campland, and similar venues, which draws many
guests to San Diego. Campland pays the city to lease the site, pays TOT taxes, employs many, and brings customers to other businesses. Managers believe the next report will be released in early 2019. Environmental Impact Reports are intended to include both the natural and manmade environments (civilization). Conservancy groups often try to hijack the word environmental to mean natural environment only. Hopefully Audubon will stop presenting solutions that offer no possible relocation for an affordable guest housing venue like Campland. Audubon is a non-profit business with paid staff and expenses, See Tax Link. To me fundraising drives their grievance. Audubon, Sierra Club and other San Diego conservancy groups have a record of hypocritical stances; as a lapdog of big money they enthusiastically supported adding several million pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere yearly by eliminating the planned Regents Road Bridge in University. University residents have to drive
extended distances to travel within their once planned community, ambulances take longer and not having the bridge also adds unnecessary rush hour traffic, more carbon. The beneficiary was a wealthy foreign owned mall seeking to improve profits. See University Bridge Link. Conservationists and their lobbyists throw gravel in the gears of civilization and then display outrage when the engine begins to smoke. It remains to be seen if conservancy groups will support the extension of the Kendall Frost Reserve in a manner that acknowledges civilization. The Cities PEIR interpretation acknowledges the Mission Bay Park Master Plan objectives. It is a progressive planning proposal that provides for an affordable guest housing venue like Campland. I hope it is reworked to add more affordable housing. Louis Rodolico has been a resident of University City since 2001 louisrodolico.com Links: PEIR; De Anza Cove Amendment to the Mission Bay Park Master Plan https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/00_nop _de_anza_cove_6112018_with_attachments.pdf Audubon Tax Filing http://rct.doj.ca.gov/Verification/Web/Download.as px?saveas=1229039.PDF&document_id=09027b8f80 2d6446 Audubon Alternative https://missionbaywetlands.files.wordpress.com/201 7/04/rewild-mb-boards-pw4-habitat-boards-small.p df University Bridge, Clairemont Times, April 2018 Page 11 http://clairemonttimes.com/community/ceqa-judgerules-not-to-hear-arguments-about-public-safety-a nd-the-regents-road-bridge/
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“MARY POPPINS RETURNS” MOVIE REVIEW by Lolo & Big J
As we grow older, we often lose the wonder and joy we had as children, especially when the world comes crashing down on us (which, sadly, feels like it's happening more frequently lately). Sometimes, all we need is for someone to help us find the happiness that was not lost, just simply misplaced for a while. "Mary Poppins Returns" is directed by Rob Marshall. Though some have erroneously labeled this a remake, it is actually a sequel to the 1964 Disney classic "Mary Poppins," which is based on the stories by P.L. Travers. Many years have passed since Mary Poppins worked for the Banks family. Michael (Ben Whishaw) and Jane (Emily Mortimer) are all grown up. Michael still lives at their old house on Cherry Tree Lane with his three kids, Anabel (Pixie Davies), John (Nathanael Saleh), and Georgie (Joel Dawson). Michael's wife recently passed away, and now his life is in a bit of disarray despite his sister helping as much as possible. In all the sadness and confusion, he has fallen behind on his mortgage, and now the bank is demanding full payment of the loan or he will lose their home. With stress at high levels and with no hope in sight, Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) returns to help with the Banks children, and she may even help Michael find the happiness he thought he had lost. It's a tall order for a filmmaker and cast to try and recapture the magic of a beloved classic like "Mary Poppins" at any time, let alone 54 years after the original's release. There will always be those unwilling to give this a chance because of their love for the original, and that's just fine, but they are missing a great movie! "Mary Poppins Returns" is a very successful sequel that does justice to the original without completely imitating its every move. It manages to capture the spirit of its predecessor while still offering something unique. Balancing the old and the new is the name of the game, and Rob Marshall does a spectacular job keeping the sets very classical looking as if it had been filmed on an old soundstage (like the original). Some modern special effects that wouldn't have been possible in the past are also mixed in but are not over-utilized. An underwater sequence during the song "Can You Imagine That?" remains one of the most imaginative and fun, and since it happens pretty early on, that sense of creativity and wonder lingered with us until the end. There is some amazing costume work here as well as characters travel from Depression-era England to said underwater wonderland, and even into the painted world of a porcelain bowl. Their style
matches these scenes every step of the way. Emily Blunt may not be Julie Andrews, but she does a sensational job taking over the iconic role of Mary Poppins. She looks like she's having a lot of fun with her role, and her singing voice is amazing. Lin-Manuel Miranda is also great as Jack the lamplighter, who is the protege of Bert the chimney sweep from the original. We also have to say that, though it's not perfect, Miranda's cockney accent is much better than Dick Van Dyke's very over-exaggerated one was. Finally, we have to talk about the soundtrack. We've heard many people say that the soundtrack for "Mary Poppins Returns" is unmemorable and bland to which we say PISH-POSH. There are some fantastic, deeply emotional, majorly upbeat, fun songs here. Of course people are more inclined to remember the music from the original... it has been part
of the cultural zeitgeist for the last half-century! Give it time, there are some songs here that we reckon have long-lasting potential, such as "The Place Where the Lost Things Go," "Trip a Little Light Fantastic," and "A Cover is Not the Book." "Mary Poppins Returns" is full of pure joy. It's the movie we need for our dark times. It helped us remember that “we don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” We could all do with a little more wonder and imagination, and this movie has it in spades. This film made us laugh, it made us cry, and most importantly, it put a smile on our faces from start to finish. Visit our blog at www.lololovesfilms.com for more reviews, and follow us @lololovesfilms on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat for extra content! For inquiries or comments, please email: lololovesfilms@gmail.com.
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yielded a big sour peach taste with the wine barrel flavors in the background. A little funk from the Brettanomyces comes in at the end, to be expected of the style. Socked-In Dry-Hopped Hazy IPA was filled with tons of tropical fruit guava from the Ekuanot hops. Its tiny bubbles to gave a fizzy mouth feel. Marine Layer Hefeweizen was slightly sour, but still easy to drink. The clove and banana were subdued. Rip Current has quite a few porters and stouts. Java Storm is an Imperial Coffee Porter that has won numerous awards. This is a big boozy porter that tastes a bit like a sweetened cold brew. Reserve Cuvee is a blend of four different ales with a very complex character. I noticed the wheatwine flavor up front, but the malty sweetness of the Wee Heavy at
the end. Another excellent dark beer was Dangerous Undertow Belgian Strong Dark that had clove and cinnamon notes perfect for Christmas. Rescue Buoy is a very easy drinking Imperial Stout that had a nice chocolate taste. In general, Rip Current’s beers are above average in complexity, making it an interesting brand to explore. I asked Sangster what would attract Clairemont readers to Rip Current in North Park. He replied that they have a fun, relaxed atmosphere, great food, and great beers including guest beers. In short, something for everyone. Brian Riehm is a long-time Clairemont resident and follower of the local craft beer scene. You can keep up with all his beer reviews by following @BrianRiehm on Twitter and reading his blog (brianssandiego.blogspot.com/)
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Common Misconceptions About Your General Power of Attorney: Pt. 2 by Dick McEntyre and Chris von der Lieth Attorneys at Law
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In Part I of this article we discussed two misconceptions we encounter with respect to the creation of general powers of attorney under California law. Again, a quick review of the basics: under a general power of attorney, an individual (the “principal”) grants to another person—the “holder,” “attorney-in-fact,” or “agent”—the right to conduct functions, typically of a financial nature, on his or her behalf. (For health care decisions, individuals often use a different form power of attorney.) The most commonly used general power of attorney in California is the Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney, as provided for in California Probate Code Section 4401. For this article we will discuss another common misconception often encountered, which is that your power of attorney will not become effective until you have become incapacitated. This misconception is a result of confusion between what is called a “springing power of attorney” (defined under Code Section 4030) and a non-springing power. So, what is a springing power of attorney? Code Section 4030 defines it as a “power of attorney that by its terms becomes effective at a specified future time or on the occurrence of a specified future event or contingency, including, but not limited to, the subsequent incapacity of the principal.” Thus, such a power “springs” into effect once the specified event or contingency has occurred. For example, you could create a power of attorney that does not become effective until you take your next vacation or business trip to a foreign country. Although almost any condition could be used as a triggering event, springing powers are most typically used in the context of the principal’s incapacity, meaning that the agent’s power will not take effect until a determination of such incapacity has been made. Keep in mind that a third-party being requested to rely on such a power will require proof of such a determination. Having to obtain proof of your incapacity from a physician stating in writing that you have become incapacitated can be an exhaustive and time-consuming procedure for your agent. A Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney created under Code Section 4401 is, unless modified, in the form of a non-springing power. It is effective
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immediately, meaning that once you sign it, your agent can begin acting on your behalf right away. This could be dangerous, of course, if you do not completely trust your agent. One way to handle this situation would be to tell your agent not to use your power until you instruct him or her to do so. If you are interested in creating a power of attorney which would not become effective unless you have become incapacitated, you must add specific language to this effect in your power of attorney document. Code Section 4124 provides the following model language to accomplish this purpose: “This power of attorney shall become effective upon the incapacity of the principal.” Therefore, you could take a Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney from Code Section 4401, eliminate the phrase stating the power is “effective immediately,” and add the above sentence to create for yourself a springing power of attorney. Whether you create a springing or non-springing power of attorney is a decision that should be made according to your individual needs and circumstances. If you feel comfortable with your desired agent, such as your spouse, having the ability to act immediately on your behalf, then you could create a non-springing power (that is, one that becomes effective immediately). On the other hand, if you are designating someone you work with to act as your agent only when you travel, then a springing power of attorney might make more sense for you. It really all comes down to how well you trust your agent. We will discuss another misconception often encountered with respect to general powers of attorney in a forthcoming Part III of this article. The above statements are generalizations only and are not to be taken as legal advice for the reader’s particular situation. Richard F. McEntyre is a lawyer practicing law in the areas of estate planning and administration, having served the San Diego community as a lawyer for over 40 years. Chris von der Lieth is Dick’s associate lawyer, having worked with Dick for over 5 years. House calls are available. Dick’s office is located at 3156 Sports Arena Boulevard, Suite 102 (Telephone (619) 221-0279), www.richardfmcentyre.com.
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Easy to Grow Native Succulents: Two Yuccas by Susan Lewitt
Scarce rain, spring through fall, causes people to think of San Diego as desert, using mostly exotic, drought tolerant succulents in their landscaping. If you enjoy succulent gardens, please consider our wonderful native succulents. Two of five native California yuccas are available in nurseries. The Chaparral Yucca (Hesperoyucca whipplei), 2’ to 12’ tall
woodland communities, plus sandy washes in the deserts and inland valleys. It is used as groundcover, on hillsides, is deer resistant and does well in bird gardens, attracting California Thrashers. It makes a fine accent plant but should not be close to walkways with its sharp leaves. Chaparral Yucca does well in clay and rocky soils, needing little or no summer watering. Plant this yucca with Mission
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Sunday, January 6 9:00-11:00 Sunday in the Garden Nurture nature with Park Ranger Erika! Volunteer in and around the Tecolote Nature Center and Native Plant Garden. Learn about native plants, meet likeminded people, and help beautify Bay Park’s best kept secret. Wednesday, January 16 1:30-3:00 Art & Activities for Kids- Free! Join in the fun! Learn a little, create a lot. Saturday, January 19 9:00-11:00 Weed Warriors Volunteer with the Park Rangers to make your canyon awesome! Help is needed in our restoration and revegetation areas. Gloves and tools provided. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. No flip flops please. Bring water. and 2’ to 3’ across, matures in about 5 to 10 years shooting up a spike of many bell-shaped white to purplish flowers. After pollination the plant dies but the spike can remain for several years. In contrast the Mojave Yucca (Yucca schidigera), 1’ to 16’ tall and up to 5’ wide, has multiple spikes of cream and white flowers and continues to live after blooming. Both yuccas have a symbiotic relationship with specific Yucca moths: Tegeticula maculate for the Chaparral Yucca and Tegeticula yuccasella for the
Mohave Yucca. Using them supports biodiversity. Adult moths lay eggs as they pollinate yuccas. Yuccas produce enough seed to feed the larva and grow the plant’s next generation. The Chaparral Yucca is very easy to grow here. It occurs naturally in Southern California and Baja California, Mexico, in the chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and oak
Manzanita, Spiny Redberry, California Buckwheat, and California Sagebrush. Native Americans were able to use this plant for making sandals, cloth and rope. The Kumeyaay ate the stems and boiled flowers. The fruits were eaten raw or roasted, or ground into meal. The seeds were eaten roasted or ground into flour. The Mojave Yucca is moderately easy to grow occurring in southern California in coastal sage scrub, mountain chaparral, and desert transition communities. It works well behind borders, as hedges, in bird and butterfly gardens and is deer resistant. Hummingbirds and many insects flock to it. It prefers sandy, rocky soil with organic and rock mulch and no summer watering. Companion plants include Lemonadeberry, Manzanitas, especially Mission Manzanita, Toyon Ceanothuses, Milkweeds, Giant Wild Rye, Sand Aster, Sagebrush, Monkeyflowers, Encelia californica, Buckwheat, Heartleaf Keckiella, Penstemon species, Salvias, Blue-eyed Grass, and Scrub Oaks. This plant is very useful. Formerly, sandals, bowstrings, cloth, soap from the roots, necklaces and toys from the seeds were made by the Kumeyaay, as well as tea and mush. It’s been used medicinally to fight arthritis and reduce inflammation. Today, it’s used
Saturday, January 26 8:00 am Audubon Society Birding Walk All skill levels welcome! Many birds call Tecolote home and some are just visiting for winter. Get outside and learn something new! Bring binoculars, water and dress in layers as the canyon can be chilly in the morning. Meet at the Tecolote Nature Center. Canyon Compadres – Wednesday Mornings Are you available on Wednesday mornings? Canyon Compadres is a group of canyon lovers who meet at different locations in the canyon to pick up trash, trim the trails, and whatever the rangers may need help with. Interested? Call the Park Ranger Office for more information. 858-581-9961 The Nature Center is Closed on Tuesday, January 1st. Happy New Year! Activities are posted at www.meetup.com/Friends of Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center. Like us on Facebook/Friends of Tecolote Canyon www.friendsoftecolotecanyon.org
as a food additive for livestock and pets, and to flavor soft drinks. Workshop: Create Habitat and Give Back to Nature with California Native Plants, Saturday, January 26, 2019, 9:00 AM 3:20 PM, Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park: (https://www.cnpssd.org/events/winterwor kshop2019). Resources: Calscape (https://calscape.org/), San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy: “Mojave Yucca” (https://www.sanelijo.org/plant-guide/moj ave-yucca), “California Native Landscape” by Greg Rubin and Lucy Warren, CNPS (https://www.cnpssd.org/) Photos courtesy of Calscape
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LIBRARY EVENTS CLAIREMONT BRANCH 2920 BURGENER BLVD, 92110 (858) 581-9935
All city libraries will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Years, and on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Little Ones Sign Language Storytime Thursdays: 1/17 & 1/31 10:30am Children and their caregivers can learn ASL sign language while hearing great stories! Presented by Jennifer Duncan. Baby & Toddler Storytime with Stay & Play Thursdays: 1/3, 1/10 & 1/24 Joyce leads a fun storytime with stories, songs and play! Preschool Storytime with Miss Fran! Fridays: 10:30am Join Miss Fran as she reads fun picture books and sings songs! Kids & Teens Homework Help Tuesdays: 6pm With kids back in school that means the return of homework help available free at the library! Trained volunteers are here to help kids get unstuck on those difficult problems or writing assignments. Game Time Thursdays: 3pm Break out the board games for a little tabletop fun! Kids Craft Club Thursdays: 4pm Craft time has something new every time! Button Making Saturdays: 10:30am Express yourself by making your own buttons to decorate your backpack or clothes! Bring your own pictures or use some of ours! Materials are free! Book Club for Kids! 1/22 4:30pm A book club especially for kids ages 9 and up! This student-run club is a chance for young people to read and discuss their favorite books. This month the group will discuss “The Impossible Knife of Memory” by Laurie Halse Anderson Adults Literary Book Club 1/2 6pm The Book Club will be discussing, “March” by John Lewis Make Your Own Book! 1/22 6pm Now is your chance to learn simple binding techniques and make a book of your own. Make one for yourself or create a unique gift for someone else! Space is limited so contact the library to reserve your place. All Ages 3D Printer Clairemont Library’s own 3D printer is available for use by interested young people and adults. We have yet to set up regular open times but those interested in printing something can talk to library staff for details. Designs should be saved as .STL
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Ongoing, Always Free, Programs for Adults Include Second Tuesday Concert Series “Bassett Brothers” 1/8 6:30pm Enjoy an inviting atmosphere and the musicians’ unique interpretations of concert hall classics and cheerful banter. Bargain Book Sale—lots of high quality books at low, low prices! 1/12 9:30-1pm Book Club “The Marriage of Opposites” by Alice Hoffman 1/15 6:30pm Friends of the North Clairemont Library Meeting 1/16 1pm Uniqueness of the San Diego Region Presentation 1/17 1pm An interesting, historical presentation of the San Diego Region Movie Night “Christopher Robin” (2018, PG) 1/22 5 pm Celebrate author A.A. Milne’s birthday and Winnie the Pooh Day. This delightful story follows the adult Christopher Robin on a new adventure. Appropriate for adults, children and families. Book Repair Workshop 1/24 1pm Discover how to bring your old books back to usable condition Genealogy Workshop 1/31 1pm Begin to satisfy your heritage curiosity during this workshop. Call or come in to sign up and please leave both your last and maiden (if applicable) names. Social Scrabble and Other Board Games for Grown Ups Various (please check calendar for exact dates) Tues at 5 p.m. and Thurs at 1p.m. Adult Coloring Club Various (please check calendar for exact dates) Tues & Thurs at 1 p.m. E-Book Clinic Saturdays: 1/12 & 1/26 10am Ongoing, Always Free, Children’s Programs Sign Language Story Time (recommended for ages 0-5 years) – Mondays 10:00 a.m. Preschool Story Time (recommended for ages 3-5 years) Mondays at 11 a.m. Baby Story Time (ages 0-2 years) Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Family Story Time (all ages) Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Lego Builders’ Club (ages 3-8 years) Saturdays 11 a.m-3 p.m. Love on a Leash (ages 3-8 years) Second Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Homework Help (grades K-8) Mondays and Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:00-7:00 p.m. BALBOA BRANCH 4255 MT. ABERNATHY AVE, 92117 (858) 573-1390
Happy New Year! Start the new year off with us at Balboa Branch Library while we continue to offer our usual wonderful selection of events for the community. Experience fun and educational programs for all ages. We look forward to seeing you! Ongoing: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Yes, this is possible to accomplish by reading one book a day to be finished in 3 years! Contact library staff for more information. Children’s & Teens’ Programs Lego Club Mondays, 4-5pm Build your LEGO masterpiece. [Pre-K - 6th grade] Paws to Read 1/8 6pm Practice reading out loud to patient therapy dogs. [Pre-K – 6th grade] Pajama Signing Storytime w/ Miss Jennifer 1/22 6pm Learn signing while enjoying storytime in your comfy pajamas. [Birth– 5 yrs.] Great Read-Aloud w/ Miss Terri Wednesdays 6:00pm Listen to entertaining stories while practicing listening skills. [Kinder - 2nd grade] Homework Help Wednesdays, (except 1/2) & Thurs, (except 1/10 & 1/17), 3:30 – 5:30pm. Bring your homework questions in and our tutor can assist you. [K – 8th grade] Make a Project @ the Library 1/16 3:30-4:30pm All supplies provided. No sign-up required. [3rd grade and up] Signing Storytime W/ Miss Jennifer 1/10 & 1/24, 10am Learn signing while enjoying storytime, music, and bubbles. [Birth – 5 yrs.] Wee Reads for Baby & Toddler Fridays, 1/4, 1/11, & 1/18*, 10:30a.m. Enjoy stories, music, and rhymes. *Join us for a Special Wee-Reads with a StoryBox Theatre performance of “The Fir Tree” by Hans Christian Andersen presented by Walter Ritter of San Diego’s Write Out Loud. [Babies- 5 yrs.] Teens’ (7th & 8th grade) Book
Discussion 1/11 3:45-4:45 Read “Fever, 1793” by Laurie Halse Anderson and then join us for a lively book discussion. Copies available for checkout. Sign up required. [7th & 8th grade] Kids’ Krafternoon Saturdays, (except 1/12) 1-2pm Create a fun craft at the library to take home. [Kinder - 4th grade] Zentangle Family Art Program 1/12 1-2pm Easily create beautiful images by drawing patterns. Presented by Janet Masey, Certified Zentangle Teacher. Drop in and Play 1/25 10:30-11:30 Enjoy playtime with babies and toddlers while getting to know other families in the community. [Babies- 5 yrs.] Children’s Book Discussion 1/25 3:45-4:45 Read “The White Giraffe” by Lauren St. John and then join us for a lively book discussion. Copies available for checkout. Sign up required. [3rd grade – 6th grade] Winter Wildlife with Park Ranger Cameron 1/26 1-2pm Join us for a special nature education event with Park Ranger Cameron from Tecolote Canyon. He’ll talk about how our San Diego “winter” weather impacts wildlife in the region. [Families with children 6th grade and younger] Preschool Storytime and Craft W/ Miss Remi No program in January. Listen to a terrific story and make a story-based craft at the library. [Babies- 5 yrs.] Postponed to February. Adults’ Programs Healthy & Fit Adults Monday, January 7th & 14th, 11:15-Noon Join us for this educational fitness program presented by Lois Schenker. Stitching Circle 1/8 & 1/15 2-3:30pm Bring your knitting, crocheting & other stitching projects to the library. Instruction may be included. Balboa Book Discussion Club 1/15 11:45-12:45 Read “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles. Then join us for a lively and thoughtful book discussion. Copies available for checkout. ESL - Adult Beginning English Wednesdays, (except 1/2 & 1/30) Noon-2pm Geared toward newcomers learning English. Tech Tutoring Wednesdays, 12:30 – 1:30p.m. and Saturday 1/5 & 1/19. Bring your own device to the library for help with technology skills. Sign up required. Adult Writers Group Thursdays, (except 1/3), 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Participate in writing exercises designed to help call forth your talents.
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PROUD PARENTS PET PROFILE
As part of its ongoing efforts to address aging park infrastructure and improve the visitor experience, Cabrillo National Monument announces an entrance fee increase beginning January 1, 2019. The changes, which come in response to public comments on a fee proposal released in October 2017, resulted in a nationwide plan released on April 12, 2018. The plan will modestly increase entrance fees at national parks across the country to raise additional revenue to address the $11.6 billion in deferred maintenance across the system of 418 parks, historic and cultural sites, and monuments.
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The Shelter Island Boat Ramp is finally open. It was a little behind schedule but it appears to be greatly improved with a much wider ramp and pedestrian scenic access.
Cabrillo National Monument Announces Fee Increase & Fee Free Days for 2019
Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2019 Vehicle Pass Was $15 New $20 Person Pass Was $7 New $10 Motorcycle Pass Was $10 New $15 Park Specific Annual Pass Was $30 New $35 One hundred percent of the revenue from the fee increases will remain in the National Park Service with at least 80 percent of the money staying in Cabrillo National Monument. The fund will be used for projects and activities to improve the experience for visitors. In addition to the fee change, Cabrillo National Monument will waive its entrance fee on five days in 2019. The five entrance fee-free days for 2019 will be: Monday, January 21 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Saturday, April 20 – Start of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger Day Sunday, August 25 – National Park Service Anniversary Saturday, September 28 – National Public Lands Day Monday, November 11 – Veterans Day Cabrillo National Monument is one of 115 national parks that has an entrance
fee. The other 303 national parks do not charge an entrance fee. A complete list of park entrance fees may be found on the National Park Service Entrance Fee by Park page. The National Park System includes more than 85 million acres and is comprised of 418 sites, including national parks, national historical parks, national monuments, national recreation areas, national battlefields, and national seashores. Last year, 331 million people visited national parks, spending $18.2 billion which supported 306,000 jobs across the country and had a $35.8 billion impact on the U.S. economy. Cabrillo National Monument offers an annual pass for $35 for unlimited entry to the park for 12 months. The price of the annual America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass and Lifetime Senior Pass will remain $80. There are also free or discounted passes available for senior citizens, active duty military, fourth grade students and their accompanying family, and disabled citizens. UPDATE: as of 12/26/18 Cabrillo National Monument Closed during Government Shutdown Due to the lapse of appropriations and the subsequent shutdown of the federal government, Cabrillo National Monument is closed for the safety of visitors and park resources. Many other national park sites across the country will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Please visit www.nps.gov and select "Find a Park" for additional information about access to other parks and sites in this area. However, note that because of the federal government shutdown, NPS social media and websites are not being monitored or updated and may not reflect current conditions. For updates on the shutdown, please visit www.doi.gov/shutdown.
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Annual Closure of Children's Pool Beach
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City of San Diego Closes Beach to Accommodate Harbor Seal Pupping Season Last month the City of San Diego closed the beach at Children's Pool in La Jolla beginning at daybreak on Saturday, Dec. 15. Since 2014, the City has closed the beach and surrounding area from Dec. 15 to May 15 during harbor seal pupping
season. The existing rope line which serves as a guide and reminder for the public to keep a safe distance from any seals that may be present will also be removed since the entire beach will be closed to the public. City park rangers and lifeguards will continue to monitor Children's Pool during the beach closure to keep the public and wildlife safe.
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New Year, New Laws Effective 1/1/2019 by Chris O’Connell
Here is a list of some random new laws taking effect on January 1. If you have specific questions about some of these new laws you are encouraged to research in greater detail the specifics of each (fine print). The list below is only intended to be a brief of the official wording. Plastic Straws A full-service restaurant shall not provide a single-use plastic straw to a consumer unless requested by the consumer. AB 1884 Children's Meals A restaurant that sells a children’s meal shall make the default beverage offered with the children’s meal one of the following: Water, sparkling water, or flavored water, with no added natural or artificial sweeteners. Unflavored milk. A nondairy milk alternative that contains no more than 130 calories per container or serving. Sugary drinks can be ordered separately. SB 1192 Craft Distillers A craft distiller is also authorized to sell up to 2.25 liters of prepackaged containers of the licensee’s spirits per day per consumer to a person attending these
tastings. Currently, consumers must first take a tour or sign up for a tasting to buy alcohol. SB 1164 Home Food Businesses This now allows people to sell food they make in their home kitchens to the public. They can also prepare dinners in their homes for paying guests. AB 626 Work Personnel File Employees will be able to “request a personal copy” of their employment file. SB 1252 Women on Board of Directors Publicly-traded companies must have at least one woman on their board of directors by the end of 2019 and two or more women on their board of directors by 2021. SB 826 Divorce and Pets Judges will be able to decide who receives custody of a family pet during a divorce and to assign sole or joint ownership of a community property pet. AB 2274
Pet Stores A pet store operator will be prohibited from selling a live dog, cat, or rabbit in a pet store unless the dog, cat, or rabbit was obtained from a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group. AB 485 Electric Scooters Adults 18 or older will be allowed to ride electric scooters without a helmet. The operator of a motorized scooter shall not do any of the following: Operate a motorized scooter without a valid driver’s license or instruction permit. Operate a motorized scooter with any passengers in addition to the operator. Operate a motorized scooter upon a sidewalk, except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent property. Leave a motorized scooter lying on its side on any sidewalk, or park a motorized scooter on a sidewalk in any other position, so that there is not an adequate path for pedestrian traffic. Attach the motorized scooter or himself or herself while on the roadway, by any
means, to any other vehicle on the roadway. AB 2989 Police Officer Sexual Orientation and Gender Training Implement a course of training for police officers and dispatchers regarding sexual orientation and gender identity courses to include specified topics, including the terminology used to identify and describe sexual orientation and gender identity and how to create an inclusive workplace within law enforcement for sexual orientation and gender identity minorities. AB 2504 Gender of Driver's License A person applying for a driver's license or an identification card can choose a gender category of male, female or non-binary. Anyone wishing to change their gender can make an appointment after January 2, 2019. SB 179 Firearms Warning Require a specified warning to be given to a person who takes the firearms safety certificate examination and would require the applicant to acknowledge receipt of the prescribed warning prior to issuance of the firearm safety certificate. Would also require additional specified warnings to be included on the premises of licensed firearms dealer. AB 1525 Source: CA.gov