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Deadline to Submit Comments Regarding Morena Corridor Specific Plan has Been Extended to October 1, 2018 The Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Morena Corridor Specific Plan has been released for public review and the Planning Department is inviting your comments regarding the adequacy of the document. The Draft PEIR and associated technical appendices have been placed on the City of San Diego’s Planning Department website under the heading “Draft CEQA Documents” and can be accessed using the following link: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/ programs/ceqa Your comments must be received by October 1, 2018 to be included in the final document considered by the decision-making authorities. Please send your written comments to the following address: Rebecca Malone, Environmental Planner, City of San Diego Planning Department, 9485 Aero Drive, MS 413, San Diego, CA 92123 or e-mail your comments to PlanningCEQA@sandiego.gov with the Project Name and Number in the subject line. PROJECT NAME: Morena Corridor Specific Plan PROJECT NUMBER: 582608 /
SCH No. 2016101021 Please note that only written comments, received either via US Mail, hand-delivered, or via email, will be considered official comments in the Final PEIR PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed Morena Corridor Specific Plan would increase residential density in Linda Vista by redesignating and rezoning land to allow for transit-oriented development adjacent to the future Tecolote Road Trolley Station and the existing Morena/Linda Vista Trolley Station. The proposed Specific Plan provides policies and recommendations for new residential and mixeduse development and improvements to the public right-of-way to enhance access to the trolley stations within the Specific Plan area that capitalize on the new regional transit connections in the area. The proposed project would redesignate approximately 50 acres of Commercial and Industrial land uses to the Community Village land use designation within the Linda Vista community. The Community Village land use designation would allow for the development of
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Celebrating 60 Years: The Clairemont Library on Burgener Blvd.
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From the Publisher By Chris O’Connell
September so soon? Bring on that fall San Diego Weather!! Past. Present. Future. When you look at page 1 you see 60 years ago in Clairemont (although I think some now say the Clairemont library is in Bay Park???). Also, on page 1 the public is asked to provide comment on what the future of the Morena area. Some I have spoken with hope it stays the same, some would like to see change. How will it all shake out is anyone’s guess. The good news is you can provide input on what the future might be. Speaking of the future, I would urge each and every one of you to visit www.clairemontplan.org to read about the (potential) future of the region. After that, take a look at www.kearnymesaconnected.com see what the (potential) future looks like to your neighbor to the east. The following pages will talk about Purple Chinese houses, a mystery on
Balboa Ave, and a call to Bring Back the Brown. Also, a piece on staycations, a new business feature by contributor Tanya Sawhney as well as other hopefully interesting topics. On a totally random note, I have had some feedback that the crossword puzzles are beyond difficult (full disclosure, I have not been able to complete one entirely (and I have the answer key!), also more importantly, my intelligence level should not be the barometer to measure. Stay or go on the crossword, let me know if you are so inclined. (email chris@clairemonttimes.com) I hope you folks enjoy this edition, it is my pleasure to share with you, thank you to all our contributors and please support our advertisers. Cheers
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multi-family housing in a mixed-use setting and commercial, service, and civic uses. The amendment would also revise the planned street network within the Linda Vista community to create a grid network through the eastern extension of Morena Boulevard to Linda Vista Avenue and the removal of the segment of Napa Street between Morena Boulevard and Linda Vista Road from the street network. PROJECT LOCATION: The Specific Plan area is approximately 280 acres along Morena Boulevard and West Morena Boulevard between Clairemont Drive and Friars Road. This area is within the Clairemont Mesa Community Plan Area and the Linda Vista Community Plan Area. To the west, the Specific Plan area is bounded by the railroad right-of-way and
Interstate 5, which separate the community from Mission Bay Park. To the north and east, the Specific Plan area is shaped by the sloping topography and single-family residential neighborhoods in Clairemont Mesa, and the University of San Diego and multifamily and student housing in Linda Vista. To the south is the San Diego River and Interstate 8, which separate the Specific Plan area from Old Town San Diego. The San Diego Trolley will connect Downtown San Diego to the University of California, San Diego and University Towne Center, along the west side of Morena Boulevard. The Specific Plan area includes the Morena/Linda Vista Trolley Station at Morena Boulevard and Linda Vista Road, the future Tecolote Road Trolley Station at West Morena Boulevard and Tecolote Road, and the future Clairemont Drive Trolley Station at Morena Boulevard and Clairemont Drive.
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Community Meetings Open to the Public (Locations & Times Subject to Change)
Clairemont Town Council 9/6/18 (1st Thursday) 6:30pm Clairemont High School 4150 Ute Dr. 92117 Clairemont Community Planning Group 9/18/18 (3rd Tuesday) 6:30pm Alcott Elementary 4680 Hidalgo Ave. 92117 Linda Vista Town Council 9/20/18 (3rd Thursday) 6pm Baha’i Faith Center 6545 Alcala Knolls Dr.92111 Linda Vista Planning Group 9/26/18 (4th Monday) 5:30pm Linda Vista Library 2160 Ulric St. 92111
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced last month The San Diego-Clairemont office will begin offering Saturday hours on September 8. Hours will be open from 8am-5pm and provide all services, except behind-the-wheel exams. The expanded
services are being offered as part of the department’s continued effort to ease wait times. Additionally, as a reminder customers can also schedule an appointment up to 90 days in advance using the DMV’s website or calling 1-800-777-0133.
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The Clean Energy Fair is Coming to San Diego to Energize Local Residents Local nonprofit and solar industry experts help in the quest to 100 percent clean energy On October 6, the first San Diego Clean Energy Fair will provide the public a series of free, educational workshops and activities focused on ways San Diegans can transition to 100 percent clean energy. The event will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the San Diego Electrical Training Center, an educational facility jointly run by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 569 and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) San Diego. The San Diego Clean Energy Fair is a collaboration between dozens of local nonprofit advocacy organizations, solar and energy storage experts as well as electric vehicle professionals. Together, they will provide accurate information and education about solar power, energy storage, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, workforce development and more. “The city of San Diego’s Climate Action Plan calls for moving to 100 percent clean energy, which is key to stopping climate change and improving quality of life,” said Sophie Wolfram, director of programs at Climate Action Campaign, “The San Diego Cleans Energy Fair is a place for locals to learn about how they can make an impact and can voice their support for clean energy
options.” The San Diego Clean Energy Fair will offer workshops to homeowners new to solar as well as homeowners who already have solar and are interested in adding battery storage or an electric vehicle to their home. Certified energy practitioners will speak about how solar and energy storage work, warranties, if solar will work for your home, incentives and as well as what you need to know about the recent San Diego Gas & Electric rate increase as it pertains to solar. Workshops for businesses and institutions include Commercial Solar 101 and Commercial Energy Storage Solutions. Case studies will highlight different local solar projects on San Diego organizations, including the largest solar power system in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres. IBEW Local 569 will lead a session about the San Diego Electrical Joint Apprenticeship for those interested in getting into the solar industry as electricians. The documentary “Catching the Sun” will be shown and there will be solar-related activities for children. Additionally, there will be a cleantech fair where San Diegans can speak directly with solar-related manufacturers as well as nonprofits engaged in local advocacy to
make San Diego a brighter community. Solar paired with an electric vehicle allows families to run their home and car by the power of the sun. For those interested in learning more about plug-in cars, the event will include the Electric Vehicle Showcase and Test Drive, featuring cars from local dealerships. Electric vehicle enthusiasts from the Electric Auto Association of San Diego will also be at the event, sharing their experience. “We have the technology, skill and financing to move to a 100 percent clean energy future, and the San Diego Clean
Energy Fair is giving local families and businesses the tools to be part of the solution,” said Daniel Sullivan, founder and president of Sullivan Solar Power, a co-host of the fair, “We have the ability to show the rest of the world that we can ditch fossil fuels and create a brighter future.” Event coordinators say come prepared to learn and have fun at the San Diego Clean Energy Fair with food, raffles, goodie bags and more. This event is kid friendly and free to the public. For more details about workshop times and to RSVP, please visit www.cleanenergyfair.org
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The Shifting Landscape of Reverse Mortgages Not too long ago, senior homeowners interested in a Reverse Mortgage had one choice; the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, or HECM, a program insured by the FHA. This program allows seniors to access the equity in their homes in numerous ways; including a cash lump sum, monthly income for life or an equity line of credit. In 2010 the Reverse Mortgage Purchase Loan was introduced so that seniors wishing to relocate to a more age-appropriate home could now do so in a much simpler and more affordable fashion. While this program helped a large number of seniors, there are still many for whom the program simply does not work. Those looking to obtain bigger loan amounts or homeowners who live in condominium complexes that are not FHA-approved would not be able to get what they want or need with a traditional HECM. As a solution to this conundrum, several lenders have recently introduced new private Reverse Mortgage programs which are not FHA-affiliated. These allow greater access to capital for seniors for whom the traditional HECM doesn’t fit. Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF), based in New Jersey, recently introduced their Equity Edge Reverse Mortgage, the industry’s only Reverse program to be available to borrowers as young as 60. Shortly thereafter, RMF announced the Equity Edge Zero, a no closing costs version of that program aimed at older homeowners with current traditional mortgage payments. The lack of closing costs is proving to be a very popular
option for many homeowners. As the loan is not insured by the FHA there is no need for mortgage insurance, which is one of the highest costs associated with a traditional HECM. American Advisors Group, the largest Reverse lender in the nation, recently announced a jumbo reverse mortgage for borrowers with higher value properties, who would like more cash than would be possible with a traditional HECM. Of course, with all the additional choice there is an even greater need for accurate information. Every Reverse Mortgage applicant must receive third-party counselling specific to their potential loan to ensure they are fully aware of the program’s benefits and risks. I tell clients all the time that this is not a fit for everyone. You really need to know about all of the important fine print. Make sure you speak with a professional who specializes in the Reverse Mortgage marketplace, as this greatly increases your odds of achieving your financial goals. Most loan officers are not aware of the intricacies of Reverse Lending. Speak with a professional who puts your interest above their own. At Reverse Home Finance, all we do is Reverse Mortgages and we will be glad to help you navigate the many choices currently on offer. Feel free to contact us for further information. Danny Shaheen (619) 682-4900 office (619) 665-1721 cell CalBRE license #01190313 NMLS ID#1418258
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Rose Creek Bikeway Project Update A bike and pedestrian bridge was installed in early August for the Rose Creek Bikeway project. Construction crews
welded and bolted together four 32-ton segments, that were then hoisted by two large cranes and lowered with great precision onto the concrete abutments. In addition to the recently set bridge, crews have completed about a half-mile of new bikeway adjacent to the creek and made substantial progress on the new bikeway undercrossings of Mission Bay Drive and Interstate 5. The Rose Creek Bikeway is part of the Coastal Rail Trail and is a 2.1-mile Class 1 bike path (completely separated from vehicle traffic). It connects existing sections
of the Rose Canyon and Rose Creek bike paths in the City of San Diego. The bikeway will begin at the north end of Santa Fe Street and connect to the existing bike path at Damon Street and Mission Bay Drive. The bridge and adjacent bikeway segment are anticipated to be open and accessible to
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New Startup Section for The Clairemont Times and www.ClairemontTimes.com by Tanya Sawhney
A new feature on startups and interesting entrepreneur stories started last month online (www.clairemonttimes.com/startups/) and on social media which we are calling and hashtagging #StartupSaturdays.
The growing use of the internet has changed the way people communicate, live and work. Facilitated by advances in technology and options available to build a variety of online businesses, aspiring
Checkout our first startup story: Qwerky How this brand is redefining the Future of Living At A Glance Startup – Qwerky Founder – David Lowe Launch – 2018 What it does – Provides a coliving and coworking space for like-minded people Building a startup requires lot of dedication and hard work as creating a new venture from scratch can be challenging, yet fulfilling. It gives an entrepreneur the chance to explore unmapped territories and build something unique.
not ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs and digital nomads. These young entrepreneurs are looking to cut down on their housing expenses while be surrounded by an aspiring community of like-minded individuals. David Lowe, a British-American
Caption David Lowe – Founder of Qwerky
entrepreneurs are blending work and life, choosing to explore the world, while continuing to work. Coliving the New Coworking Catering to aspiring entrepreneurs a small but growing trend has emerged of coliving and coworking spaces. Living in the same space with other people can encourage you to connect and share with other like-minded individuals. Finding an office space and setting up the necessary infrastructure for it to operate can be challenging for startups. Landlords are usually interested in long-term leases –
entrepreneur is not new to the startup circle. In the year 2012, he set up his first company Uberpong which was a ping pong business in Austin, Texas. After leading Uberpong to a successful exit, David used the capital for setting up his second venture Qwerky. He ran a pilot house in San Diego and has spent a significant amount of time researching the coliving industry. Qwerky quite like its name is a unique coliving and coworking space where you get to live, work and collaborate with a community of like-minded entrepreneurs,
digital nomads seeking to build businesses and grow their network. The company plans to set up its first base in Tijuana and then eventually move to San Diego. David believes his company will open corridors for new talent from across the border and help in improving cross-border relations between the US and Mexico. His mantra is “Build Bridges Not Walls”. Being a Qwerky resident will require you to sign up for a “membership” instead of a lease which will give you flexible living and an instant network. Future Outlook While setting base in Tijuana and San Diego the company is actively looking for seed funding. Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Never Give Up On Things That Make You Happy How to connect Website – http://qwerky.co/ Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/qwerkycoliving/ Twitterhttps://twitter.com/qwerkycoliving Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/qwerkycoliving / Email: hi@qwerkycoliving.com To feature your startup story, drop an email with some brief information along with your website address to: Tanya@ClairemontTimes.com
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Airport Authority Launches New Mobile App for the Public to Submit Concerns about Aircraft Noise Five workshops to be held for the community to learn more about the new tools The Airport Authority has launched a new mobile app that provides members of the public an easy-to-use, no-cost option for submitting an aircraft noise complaint. The app is part of an upgraded Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System (ANOMS), uses near real-time flight tracking (5-minute or less delay), which is the most accurate data of aircraft movement that is available from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “We recognized there was a gap between a convenient, easy-to-use tool for the public to submit aircraft noise complaints, and our ability to obtain the accurate data we need from the public to help influence change with our industry stakeholders,” said Dennis Probst, Airport Authority Vice President of Development. “This system upgrade and app incorporate state-of-the-art software and equipment to provide that solution with a few simple clicks.” The upgrade complements the airport’s
existing WebTrakTM flight tracking system, which allows the public to monitor the movement of flights and air traffic patterns and submit a complaint to the airport directly from the website. In addition to the near real-time flight tracking data, the ANOMS upgrade includes replacement of 23 permanent noise monitoring devices with advanced equipment. The devices are located at sites within communities surrounding the airport to monitor aircraft noise 24-hours a day and transmit data real-time into the airport’s system. Five workshops will be held in September in communities where aircraft noise complaints have been received in order to help community members set up the new mobile app on their devices. If members of the community are unable to attend the workshops, one-on-one appointments may be made through the Airport Noise Mitigation Office by calling (619) 400-2660. For more information about the airport’s noise mitigation efforts, please visit www.san.org/Airport-Noise.
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Wedding Photographer Takes Parenting Advice from CE Mesa College Students Attend Classes with their Kids to Earn Free Child Development Certificate by Allura Garis
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Professional Wedding Photographer, Michael Prine takes a break from the camera to participate in Parent Education Classes at San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) with his 4-year-old daughter. SDCE is the adult division of the San Diego Community College District and offers 70 free career training programs and free classes in Automotive, Digital Design and Child Development. SDCE’s Child Development certificate program provides parents opportunities to learn about, and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of SDCE Student Michael Prine on family trip to Disneyland children at varying stages of Image Source: Prine Photography life. “At the time my wife and I health, and nutrition. were looking into enrolling our daughter The father of two is working toward into preschool but they are too expensive,” his certificate at CE-Mesa College while said Prine looking back to his first maintaining his photography business and semester. “I found that with the daily a job as a dance instructor. “It will be very lectures at SDCE I’m gaining a different helpful because my wife and I teach perspective that reinforces the structure at toddlers and do portrait photography with home.” kids.” The parent participation classes allow “SDCE awards more certificates of Prine to focus on positive discipline, “When certain behavioral things come up completion than any other noncredit educational institution in California,” said as my daughter gets older I want to make Carlos O. Turner Cortez, Ph.D., SDCE’s sure as a new parent I’m handling the President. “At over 9,500 awards this year, situation well.” students who complete programs are While a Child Development degree finding employment in jobs that pay may take minimally 2 or 4 years with living wages.” full-time study, SDCE prepares students According to Child Care Resource and for certification or licensure in as little as Referral Network, California is in dire 8 months. Upon successful completion, need to build its supply of child care students are ready for entry-level professionals. Licensed Child Care is only employment or can transition to San available for 23% of children with Diego City, Mesa or Miramar colleges with up to 3 college credits earned toward working parents. Prine notes another perk to the an Associate Degree in Early Childhood program is the flexible class schedule and Education. community. “Every couple wants to catch Some SDCE classes include the sunset and weddings are always on opportunities for students to attend and weekends, the program works out because learn with their newborns and toddlers to I’m taking care of the kids during the equip students for hands-on careers in day.” Education, Child Development, and Free Parent Education classes are Family Services. scheduled mornings, evenings and “Stacy has a lot of the awareness that weekends at SDCE’s 7 campuses located you have to have with a 3-year-old across San Diego communities from opposed to an 18-month-old,” Prine credits SDCE Faculty, Stacy Surwilo. “My Barrio Logan to Miramar. Prine is a Clairemont High School intention originally was a transitional graduate and long-term Clairemont thing to get my daughter into class and resident. He studied Mathematics at San see what she would pick up. To see all the Diego Mesa College. kids here at different levels with things Fall classes begin Tuesday, September 4 like acting out and sharing toys, she has at SDCE. Orientation for Child pushed her socialization skills and handles Development is required and will be held herself in a very mature manner.” in class during the second week of the SDCE’s curriculum includes a semester. comprehensive introduction to issues
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Clairemont Woman’s Club by Marge Weber
Clairemont Woman’s Club starts up again on Wednesday, Sept. 5th at 1 p.m. We meet at the Balboa Community Church..directions below. Our program will feature our Councilwoman Lorie Zapf. Her presentation should be of interest to all Clairemonters. Come on out and hear what Lorie has to say. Refreshments will be served and you can learn more about Clairemont and our club. Every year one of our main projects is a scholarship to a senior girl at Clairemont HS and Madison HS. Other projects will be announced later. Our club objectives are the promotion of social concerns, civic interests and educational activities of the members for the community at large. These are accomplished by having
speakers enlighten us, raising monies for the March of Dimes, the Heifer Project, Pennies for Pines, etc. and by giving of our time to various venues such as the Clairemont Community Services Assoc., Meals on Wheels, Feeding America, Boxtops for Education, etc. But we are not all work and no play. Our social activities include a trip to Viejas Casino, a monthly book club, Daytime Gourmets to various restaurants and get togethers in our homes. Want to join us and help give back? Come and introduce yourself on Sept. 5th.
Religious Directory Clairemont Lutheran Church www.clairemontlc.org 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 Sunday Worship Times 8:30, 10:00 (English) & 11:30 am (Spanish) Sunday School for kids 9:45am Holy Cross Lutheran Church www.holycrossword.org 3450 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Church (858) 273-2886 Lifeline Community Fellowship First Saturday at 5:00pm Food/Fellowship Sunday Worship 9:00 am Christian Science Church and Reading Room www.christianscience.com • www.prayerthatheals.org 3410 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Phone (619) 276-5034 Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School: 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meetings: Noon Reading Room Hours: M-F 11am-3pm & Sat 11am-1pm
For more information about CWC, visit our website at www.ClairemontWomansClub.com or “like” us on Facebook. You may also call Jackie at (858) 273-7664 Directions: Balboa Community Church at 6555 Balboa Ave. Please park around the corner on Mt. Albertine in the church parking lot.
St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Church www.stcatherinelaboure.net 4124 Mt. Abraham Ave., San Diego, CA 92111 Phone (858) 277-3133 Weekend Mass Times Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am, 1pm/Spanish St. David’s Episcopal Church & Preschool www.saintdavidschurch.com 5050 Milton Street, San Diego CA 92110 Sunday Worship Times: 8:00am Holy Communion Rite I (Traditional) 10:30am Holy Communion Rite II (Contemporary) Wednesday Short Service w/Communion 6:15pm For information on advertising your place of worship in the Religious Directory please call or email Chris O’Connell, Publisher (858) 752-9779 chris@clairemonttimes.com
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Squaremont By Bill Swank
Pictured: Bill Swank outside the Buena Vista Garden Apartments on Cowley Way in 1955, with East Clairemont off in the distance.
Mysterious 8888 Balboa Avenue by Bill Swank
It is known as “The Washington pizza index.” The bigger the government crisis, the more after-hours Domino’s pizza deliveries that are made to top-level government offices. I was invited on a tour at 8888 Balboa Avenue on June 27, 2018 to hopefully learn something about clandestine, top secret activities at this site back in the 1980s and 1990s. While standing in the lobby, a young man walked out from the interior of the building carrying a stack of Domino’s pizza boxes. I was standing by the receptionist and he asked if we would like a pizza? Of course, I took a pepperoni pizza and knew I must be at the right place. Coleman College moved to this location in 2004. Who were the former tenants of this mysterious weapons
Bill Swank with a mysterious Dominos pizza and Hornets Nest card Photo by Chris O’Connell
complex with rumored underground passages and tunnels? Two unclassified documents from 1972 reference Union Carbide at this address. One was published by the Department of Defense, USAF Headquarters titled “Joint
Services Electronics Program Reports.” The other was titled “NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS).” There are numerous other references to Union Carbide on Balboa Avenue: The Solid State Chemistry symposium (National Bureau of Standards - 1971), the Conference on In Situ Composites (1972), Mark Townsend flies a drone at the “Hornets Nest” (ENVI-US) Czochralski growth of Photo by Bill Swank single sodium beta alumina (Journal of to offer about the tunnels. “When it rains, Crystal Growth - 1977), ceramic they fill with water and debris. They are a machining & surface finishing (U.S. nuisance for us,” he said. Department of Commerce publication Maxwell Labs participated in the 1991 1978) and mention in a 1980 article titled International Magnetic Compression “X-Ray Rocking Curves for Workshop at the Lawrence Livermore Silicon-on-Sapphire Characterization.” National Laboratory. Lasers, particle None of these topics seemed beams and pulse-powered engineering particularly vital to our national security were among the concepts discussed. Scientists from the Soviet Union attended the workshop. Hard rock fragmentation with pulsed power was addressed in 1993 at the Ninth IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference. Maxwell Labs was part of that conference, too. Conferring with the Soviets and breaking rocks with pulsed power sounded ominous. EMP is electromagnetic The deepest swimming pool in Kearny Mesa. What was its pulse which is also known as Photo by Bill Swank purpose? transient electromagnetic disturbance. Nothing was and the need for secrecy. Yet, over the confirmed or denied, but a large EMP years, neighboring communities would make a helluva boom. questioned loud “booms” of unknown origin in the area. Military sources routinely denied responsibility. During the early 1960s, old-timers remember the roar of Atlas rocket engines being static fired a little farther north in Sycamore Canyon. The sounds in the 1980s and 1990s more closely resembled explosions. Things got interesting in the early 1980s when Maxwell Laboratories took over the premises. Maxwell Labs was founded in 1965 as a government contractor to provide pulsed power and space effects analysis for the military. In 1973, Maxwell was busy searching for quarks. Their name was changed to Maxwell Technologies in 1996 after the cold war ended and the focus of their I wasn’t sure about the identity or business changed to commercial credentials of the other people on the tour, applications. but all were considerably smarter than me. In 1983, a Maxwell Laboratories One was a member of “I-Triple E,” the employee at 8835 Balboa prepared an Institute of Electrical and Electronics unclassified report on the “Blackjack 5 Engineers. Another laconic gentleman Pulser.” Less than a year later, a Maxwell with a twinkle in his eye had held top Laboratories advertisement with the 8888 Balboa Avenue address appeared in Physics secret clearances before his retirement. President Reagan’s “StarWars” defense Today magazine. (Was a tunnel dug under system was mentioned along with railguns, Balboa to connect 8835 with 8888?) chemical lasers and EMP, but very little is Rod Weiss, Coleman University known about what actually happened at Director of External Relations, had little this site. When I got home and did some
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research, these weapons are so scary that I didn’t want to know anything about them. We also visited “The Hornets Nest,” an exciting testing facility for drones and other electronic “toys” at 8888B Balboa Avenue. This facility is part of ENVI-US (Electric and Networked Vehicle Institute - Unmanned Systems). Everybody is welcome in this friendly and dynamic environment. The Hornets Nest is apparently modeled after the unrestricted and innovative World War II Skunk Works at Lockheed Aircraft. The project director is Dr. James S. Burns, vice-president and CSO of TransPower. Jim Burns views education as a sieve. He wants to attract the 5% of creative minds that will focus on new ideas without fear of failure or interference from outside influence. “Americans are inventive people. Inventors need freedom to make mistakes. I look for projects that don’t have solutions,” said Dr. Burns. Not many realize that early video game technology is responsible for major advancements in modern personal computers. It was the video game industry that provided a market for the development of microchips and integrated circuitry at a time when affordable computers and technology seemed unattainable. Innovation can come from unexpected sources. In late July 2018, Coleman University president Norbert J. Kubilus unexpectedly announced the school had been denied accreditation which put the institution’s “financial sustainability in question.” On August 5, 2018, Coleman University abruptly closed its doors. Jim Burns is working with the property owners to keep the Hornets Nest buzzing. “If we lose the space, we will likely have to fold the tent, but I am working for a solution,” said Burns. We wish him and his great crew the best of luck. Email:Bill@ClairemontTimes.com To read all the Squaremont columns, visit: http://clairemonttimes.com/category/squaremont
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Elect Maggie Campbell, 78th Assembly District
What is the Potential Future of Clairemont Housing? Conceptual Renderings of Course by Chris O’Connell/OP-ED
By Republican Women Alliance, Staff Writer
Everyone and every business in this district will benefit from electing Maggie Campbell for State Assembly, regardless of your political party affiliation. A United States Navy Veteran, Maggie Campbell is the Official Nominee for the people of the entire 78th State Assembly District. She pledges to represent the best interests of all 78th district citizens. Maggie Campbell is supported by voters from every political party because of her willingness to work within the diversity of every kind in this district. She is uniquely qualified to lead the people of this district which is as evident by the diversity within the list of state and local endorsements she received so far including the California Republican Party, the American Independent Party, numerous Insurance Service businesses and countless small businesses throughout San Diego and the district. A partial list is published on her website. Maggie has a master’s degree in Education [Counseling]. As your next State Assembly Representative, her current profession enables her to continue to nurture positive growth in the district and address the problems of every citizen and business in the district. As a small business owner, she is currently serving the general public as a Counselor. She works with a person’s psychological, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being, including psychotherapy, psychological counseling, life coaching, career counseling, group therapy, and evangelical ministry with a
combined 30 years of experience. She also utilizes her skills and training as a Trauma Intervention Counselor to work successfully across party lines to improve all communities in the district. She seeks to inclusively work within every community of her district to resolve district-specific issues, support small businesses, and improve Veterans Affairs and public safety. “You can’t change the past, but you can change the person it makes you,” Maggie Campbell. Maggie Campbell is the perfect representative for the people of the 78th Assembly district. She is nurturing, compassionate and generally cares about the wellbeing of each individual in this district, their families, children, and pets. She is an animal lover personally favoring the German Shepherd’s intelligence and loyalty to its human family. One of several areas of her political focus includes strengthening small businesses. Maggie is well aware of what it
takes to thrive in the business world today. She pledges to support legislation that will focus on the survival of small businesses and encourage others to open new businesses in their communities. Maggie has worked successfully within and she has owned businesses in industries such as Banking, Cosmetology, Employment Placement, Evangelical Ministry, Film & Television, Legal Services, Military, Politics and Real Estate. This diversity uniquely qualifies her to advise businessowners in this district while in office in Sacramento. Mrs. Campbell cannot be swayed in the interest of maintaining popularity. You can count on her. She is a leader that is not afraid to stand up and fight for what is right and to secure a better future for our families and small businesses. She is prepared to go the distance to achieve this victory for the citizens of 78th Assembly District. She welcomes your calls, email, volunteer services and
Last month I attended a Clairemont Community Plan Update Meeting, on the agenda the main topic was Urban Design Building Scale & Context. Three speakers each presented their individual slideshows (90 + slides in total) which are uploaded to (www.ClairemontPlan.org click on “documents” all the slides of the 3 presenters are visible Meeting #18). Note these meetings started back in January of 2017. With roughly 25 people in attendance slide after slide illustrated potential concepts for the future. These are of course conceptual only and the biggest factor to many was height. Some Bay Park & Clairemont residents, as many know, are adamant about maintaining a 30’ height limit. Many in the audience were not thrilled with the presentation, however, it is food for thought for everyone to make their own decision and ideally provide input or attend the next meeting (see below).
contributions to her campaign. This is your opportunity to ‘Have Your Say’ and elect the representative that is right for you and your family. Cast Your Votes for Maggie Campbell for State Assembly Review previous article “Maggie Campbell, The People’s 78th Assembly District Representative” in the August 2018 edition of this newspaper. Review a new article about ‘Maggie
If you are interested in conceptual ideas and renderings you might enjoy scrolling through each slide deck. Conceptual drawings included the property at Clairemont Dr & Morena Blvd, the City of San Diego Operations yard further north on Morena Blvd. Additionally, Clairemont Town Square & the Home Depot Shopping Center were also presented. The old adage a picture is worth a thousand words hold true. Some folks may enjoy what the future potentially holds and of course some will not. The next Clairemont Community Plan Update Ad Hoc Sub Committee meeting is 9/11 at 6pm St David’s Episcopal Church 5050 Milton St. (however, location & time is subject to change) To learn about all Clairemont Planning Group Meetings you are encouraged to follow them on Facebook “Clairemont Community Planning Group” or email them directly at: clairemontplanninggroup@gmail.com to be added to the email blast list. Contact: chris@clairemonttimes.com
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Padres Column Mostly about the Padres Distinction is the Difference
coffee at ball games. Not beer. Coffee instant coffee. by Major Garrett The Padres have had at least 15 dominant uniforms in 49 years (purists can When you have so little to look for you and will disagree, but that’s my number look at. and pays heed to changes in the home and That, in summary, is the history of the road uniforms). That is, on average, a new Padres. uniform at home or on the road every 3.2 If you grow up seasons. When and then begin to uniform changes grow old, as I have, have a vaudevillian with the Padres you mania about them have watched a you know the parade of bad teams product is dressed so differently disastrously bad - a you can scarcely road show that can’t believe they were all get down the road part of the same fast enough to franchise, same city dodge hurled and same fan base. insults or rotted We all know cabbage. sports merchandising The Padres are began to invent contemplating different uniforms another uniform about 15 to 20 years change. This one is to juice sales and supposed to have profits. True an air of innovators in the permanence scheme of disguising beginning, this ugly baseball, the being the Padres, Padres changed with a change in uniforms not to 2019 and a more make a profit, but, it permanent Major shot this selfie where in San Diego? seemed, to make alternation in 2020. First correct answer will receive a signed copy of my new book “Mr. Trump’s Wild them look as ugly as This also being Ride” the product. There the Padres, the once was a movie franchise is looking Email your answer to: called “Coyote Ugly,” for a long-lasting AskMajor@ClairemontTimes.com which could have identity even been the name of a though the team on documentary on Padres uniforms of the the field doesn’t have one. You would think 1970s but wasn’t. after nearly 50 years of professional baseball From 1970 to 1980 the Padres changed the Padres would have some kind of look uniforms six times. It was a poorly something distinctive that tells fans across disguised distraction. The more futile the both leagues... THAT’s the Padres. pursuit of runs, grounders and wins, the For some fans, that means blue. For more fanciful the impulse to distract. This others, it means brown. For a smaller was not about selling jerseys to fans as there cohort it means the PCL uniforms or were very few, even fewer stars to emulate something inspired by them. The team has and the self-indulgent notion of wearing invested heavily in focus groups and team jerseys did not exist. professional outside consulting. It is a The last was true because the fans did serious effort and meant to produce a not attempt to disguise themselves as serious product. But it lacks the courage of players on the field. It was a much more its convictions. The Padres can ask all the modest time when players played, fans fans it wants but it will never find a idolized and non-players wouldn’t think of consensus. There are too many fans with walking around pretending they were good too many opinions across too many enough to wear a Big League uniform. decades and too many different uniforms. Hats yes. But a replica jersey? It simply was Besides, nostalgia is deeply individual and it not done. drives preferences on questions like this. But even if it had been, no one in San And you cannot do nostalgia by Diego in the 1970s wanted Padres gear. In committee. those days my parents were good enough to Only one force can determine the take us to at least six games a year. I always Padres’ identity. That is ownership. Fans stopped inside the Padres store on the Plaza will have to be told the new identity. Once level of then-San Diego Stadium. Not told, fans will, with me in the lead, fall into much Padre gear was sold there. Other line. teams were more popular: Cubs, Yankees, My own preference is something that Reds, Cardinals and Red Sox to name a incorporates the brown and gold of the few. early Padres. Beyond nostalgia, that color Most Helmet Nights had leftovers. combination is unique and would instantly There was a tiny, tiny market for Padres announce the Padres. Branding matters. gear. How small? About the size of the Distinction matters. Brown and gold tell packets of powdered creamer my dad had the world Padres. Always have. Always will. me get for his coffee. Yes. My dad drank There are too many “blue” teams in
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baseball. The dreaded Dodgers own that color and always will. We should never play in the Dodgers palate. We should beat them at the plate. Which brings me to the ultimate distinction: winning. The Padres are trying to build a durable winner. I believe in the process, even though watching the growing pains is by turns harrowing and frustrating. For much of its history Padres owners have used uniform changes as a masquerade to tell fans something was changing for the better when it wasn’t. Those days must end. The psychology of using a uniform change to paper over garish play is a sickness with a nearly 50-year pedigree in Padreland. That fans have put up with it for so long is itself a sort of sickness. But I can’t help myself. I love this team. So does the rest of ragtag Padre Nation. We can’t help ourselves.
But Padre ownership can help. Pick a uniform. Produce a winner. Both will be different. And that difference will be the distinction we cherish most. Do you have a Padres or Clairemont question for Major ... Heck, maybe even a White House question? Send us an email to: AskMajor@ClairemontTimes.com we’ll forward them. Major Garrett was born and raised in Clairemont, is Chief White House Correspondent for CBS News, host of “The Takeout” podcast and author of the upcoming book “Mr. Trump’s Wild Ride: The Thrills, Chills, Screams and Occasional Blackouts of His Extraordinary First Year in Office.”
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Lobbyists Square off on Vacation Rentals Commentary by Louis Rodolico
This summer San Diego City Council sided with the hotel lobby to limit vacation rentals. The Council’s vote dropped the value of vacation rental properties overnight. Council timed the vote so the issue could not be put on the 2018 ballot. The new law goes into effect; July 2019. The vacation rental coalition has no choice but to inject more money into lobbying and act quickly since the city/hotel-lobby have strategically timed the vote to reduce vacation rental coalition income well before they can get on the 2020 ballot.
it is a place to experience and for others a place to be seen. I appreciate the vibe of San Diego’s beach communities. To legislate them out of existence would be a major cultural loss. With a shrinking middle class there are now more homeless and wealthy. The city council has recently found 3.8 million for homeless storage, but who will speak for the nouveaux wealthy? Where will the helpless wealthy find seaside property for their second or third home? Will Corporations be their advocate? The Hotel Lobby? Labor? Wealthy Politicians? Lobbyists? This summer City Council came to their rescue. Many San Diego
The hotel lobby also floated a TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) petition for the 2018 ballot. It would have generated billions in TOT revenue for the; city, homeless and Convention Center expansion starting in 2019. The county registrar found the petition inadequate. Given the caliber of hotel lobbyists I believe this was intentional. Very clever and also a shining example of lobbyist in close coordination with governance. The TOT petition now goes on the 2020 ballot delaying the new TOT until 2021. The new TOT taxes will cost the hotel industry and some of that can be made up by reducing vacation rental properties. The Council’s vote on coastal zone vacation rentals will likely be slapped down by the Coastal Commission. Since the city yanked permission to operate rental properties that had been taxed as rentals for decades, the courts will likely force the city to buy-back rental rights. After all, vacation rental owners paid a premium for properties that could be used as a vacation rental; they operated in good faith and did not break any laws but have become victims of new laws intended to bankrupt them. When we travel, we stay at locations with vacation rentals. We had a week seaside staycation in Mission Beach this summer. To me, San Diego’s beach communities are reminiscent of many of the east coast shore communities. It is working class, high energy with people taking full advantage of the boardwalk (it’s actually concrete), with bikes, scooters and skateboards of all sizes and types. Some find the somewhat carney atmosphere of tattoos and dress distasteful, but for most
vacation rental properties are heavily mortgaged and will not pencil out as yearly rentals. The only buyers left standing would be the wealthy looking for seaside building sites. Council’s recent devaluation of shore rental properties will save the wealthy millions. There are strips of rarely occupied seaside mansions up and down the coast. They create virtual phantom neighborhoods, enormous houses that could rent for thirty thousand dollars a month but remain mostly vacant. Whatever became of the Anthem of: “San Diego housing for San Diegans?” The hotel lobby, with the cudgel of Hotel TOT taxes, has won the day. The pro-vacation rental coalition cites; the “Shared Economy”, has broad popular support and is getting signatures for the 2020 ballot. You can listen to all the testimony from both sides, see link below. There is no reason why; financing for targeted law enforcement, tax incentives and allowable rentals cannot resolve the problem where all parties are equitably disenchanted. One license type could allow vacation rentals in the beach communities when college is out of session. Link that to monthly rentals when classes are in session and tie everything to a robust tax code. That would; decrease legal challenges, keep a lot of vacation rental property owners heads above water, push business to hotels during the off season and help eliminate the city’s housing shortage. Locally and nationally lobbyists dominate our election funding process, consistently putting politicians in a box. Lobbyists are increasingly a tool of the wealthy and big corporations; lobbyists
operate quietly and are not on the ballot. With the upcoming election, we will be told to be good citizens and vote. However, it is becoming painfully obvious that today’s politics boils down to which lobbying group can raise the most money, not the common good or the will of the electorate. Besides limiting vacation rentals here, lobbyists have driven legislatures to avoid; universal health care, voter rights, gun control, and humane opioid controls. Leading to the question; in an age when all citizens can respond immediately are legislatures becoming archaic? For now, lobbyists have reduced the voters and council to spectators. Council votes are no sure thing these days. After all, Council voted in 2006 to build the Regents Road Bridge but well-funded lobbyists helped UTC Mall reversed that by 2016. Ignoring public will and public safety the foreign owned mall succeeded in
shutting down the Regents Road corridor so all traffic comes up Genesee, to their door. For now, the vacation rental coalition is off to the 2020 ballot box hoping that; “The People Will Save Us.” Maybe, maybe not, in 2012 voters chose to reign in the city pension system but that vote was overturned by the California Courts. Yes, pensions are back, with a fresh round of; negotiations, council and or citizen votes. There are enormous dollar amounts surrounding vacation rentals. The city/hotel-lobby and the vacation rental lobby will have to duke it out. Hopefully it will be on the 2020 ballot. Louis Rodolico has been a resident of University City since 2001 louisrodolico.com Link to Council Meetings, July 16th and August 1st City Webcasts: http://sandiego.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.ph p?view_id=3
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Fall movie-going season is one of the best movie-going seasons. While September is a mixed bag, October boasts a fantastic mix of horror and family-friendly Halloween films, while November houses several early Oscar contenders. Today, we’re here to share our most anticipated movies being released this Fall! “The Nun” (release date: September 7): We have only been let down by one of the films in the “Conjuring” world... we’re looking at you, “Annabelle.” Hey, 3 out of 4 ain’t bad, right? Will “The Nun” be another spooky addition to this horror universe? We certainly hope so. “The Predator” (release date: September 14): Our expectations are a bit low considering where the Predator franchise has gone as a whole, but we’re always down to see anything by Shane Black. “A Simple Favor” (release date: September 14): Director Paul Feig goes ‘dark and mysterious’ in this new film starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick? We’ll be there opening day. “A Star is Born” (release date: October 5): Future Oscar winner for best actress™ Lady Gaga leads this remake helmed by Bradley Cooper. The songs from the trailer are already stuck in our heads, so it looks to be a wonderful romantic drama/musical. “Venom” (release date: October 5): We have tepid expectations for this, which supposedly has nothing to do with the new Spider-Man starring Tom Holland, but we will watch ANYTHING with Tom Hardy, the dude is just that good. “Bad Times at the El Royale” (release date: October 12): We are trying to avoid any and all info about this crime thriller, but its ensemble cast featuring the likes of Jeff Bridges, Chris Hemsworth, Jon Hamm, & Dakota Johnson is intriguing, to say the least. “First Man” (release date: October 12): “La La Land” director Damien Chazelle re-teams with Ryan Gosling for “First Man,” the story of America’s quest to put a man on the moon. We’re all for it! “Suspiria” (release date: November 2): We love Dario Argento’s original “Suspiria.” Normally, we wouldn’t endorse a remake off the bat, but if any director has the skill and visual style to pull it off, it’s the brilliant Luca Guadagnino. “Boy Erased” (release date: November 2): We really liked Joel Edgerton’s first directorial effort “The Gift.” We hope that his sophomore film about a boy suffering
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Use of Life Insurance in Estate Planning by Dick McEntyre, Attorney at Law
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Life insurance can be very beneficial in estate planning. Here are some of the ways life insurance can so be put to use:
5. Care should be taken to update the beneficiary designations of your life insurance policies to reflect your current wishes. This is especially true when changes occur in family situations such as marriage, children and grandchildren, divorce, estrangement, or death. In any case be sure that you always designate one or more beneficiaries to receive the death benefit. If a sole beneficiary dies before you die and you fail to designate another beneficiary or beneficiaries, the death benefit will be payable to your estate; and if such payout exceeds a certain limited dollar amount, a probate (a long drawn-out and expensive court administration) would be required to obtain a court order directing to whom the death benefit would be payable.
1. Even though you may have little to pass on presently to your children or other desired beneficiaries, if you now purchase a life insurance policy insuring your life, when you die, you will have created an instant cash “estate” in the amount of the “death benefit” which the insurance company will then pay to your designated beneficiaries. 2. In this connection, if you are married and don’t have a retirement plan or an IRA that will pass to your spouse, the death benefit from such a life insurance policy on your life will, on your death, provide a nice means of supplemental support for your surviving spouse. 3. A policy of life insurance on your life can be used to pay federal estate taxes your estate may owe when you die. Here, though, you don’t want to be treated, for estate tax purposes, as the “owner” of such a policy. Any such policy should be owned by an independent “insurance trust” or by the beneficiaries of your estate. 4. If you have a variety of assets that you wish to be distributed upon your death among different beneficiaries, such as a house you want one child to receive, designating another child as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy(ies) is a way to ensure your assets are distributed equally
6. The earlier in life you buy your policy, the less it will cost. 7. In any case, ask your insurance agent to recommend what is the best type of policy for you to buy, such as a term policy versus a whole life policy. 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. 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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Meth Remains the Drug of Choice in SD County according to SANDAG Report While much of country is experiencing an opiate crisis, methamphetamine (meth) is still the drug of choice in San Diego County for adults in the justice system, according to a report released by the SANDAG Criminal Justice Research Division this week. The new SANDAG report, CJ Bulletin: 2017 Adult Arrestee Drug Use in the San Diego Region is one in a series of reports highlighting findings from data collected as part of the San Diego County Substance Abuse Monitoring (SAM) program. This report follows the CJ Bulletin: 2017 Juvenile Arrestee Drug Use in the San Diego Region released by SANDAG last month, which found that marijuana was the first substance ever tried among the more than half of the juveniles surveyed, before alcohol and tobacco, in 2017. The SANDAG Adult Arrestee report found that drug use is at an 18-year high for males, representing almost four in five arrestees who were interviewed. • 79% of adult male arrestees tested positive for at least one illicit drug, which includes marijuana, meth, cocaine, opiates, and PCP. This is the highest percentage recorded since 2000 and has increased 4% from the previous year (2016). • 73% of adult female arrestees tested positive for an illicit drug. This was the fourth highest recording since SANDAG began surveying this demographic. Both juvenile and adult arrestees who participate in the Substance Abuse Monitoring (SAM) program and report meth use in the past 30 days are asked to answer additional meth-related questions. Data is collected from this portion of the survey is used in the SANDAG CJ In Brief: 2017 Methamphetamine Use by San Diego County Arrestees. This report is the third in the series of CJ Bulletins, In Briefs, and Flashes for this program. The study found that increases in drug use among adults were driven by meth use. In 2017, 55% of adult males and 58% of adult females tested positive for meth. Other meth related findings include: • 38% of males and 30% of females tested positive for multiple drugs – nine in
ten of these individuals were positive for meth and something else. • 81% of adults who tried meth for the first time used it in the last year and of those who used it in the past month, the average number of days used was almost 18 days. • More than half of adult users surveyed (52%) said it was “very easy” to obtain • 98% of arrestees surveyed obtained meth in San Diego County • 47% meth users said the price was lower and 46% it was more available in 2017, compared to 37% and 35% respectively, five years ago. • The average adult meth user, who has been using for at least 14 years, admitted to using 3 times a day and 7 days in a row in the past month. • While most users typically smoke the drug, around one in three, 35% said that they had also injected it at least once. • 62% surveyed who were employed and/or a student, admitted to going to work and/or school under the influence in the past year. “While the San Diego region has been fortunate in that we have not been devastated by the opiate crisis to the same degree as other jurisdictions, the bad news is that despite our coordinated efforts, meth use locally is higher than it has ever been,” said SANDAG Criminal Justice Research Director Dr. Cynthia Burke. “Meth today is cheaper, more potent, and readily available than ever. It is important that our communities continue to keep this drug issue at the forefront and that prevention, treatment, and suppression efforts are a priority across the county.” The Substance Abuse Monitoring (SAM) program focuses on individuals who are arrested and booked into local detention facilities. Subjects are interviewed within 48 hours of their arrest and asked in an anonymous and confidential interview about their substance use history and other risky behaviors. Interviews with adult and juvenile arrestees regarding drug use and other risky behavior have been conducted by SANDAG since 1987.
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spp., and other native annuals. It is found all over California, but not in the deserts Fall is an excellent time to start native below 1,000 meters. annual seeds including Purple Chinese Workshop and Plant Sale: On Houses. First clear away weeds. Then sow September 8, join the California Native the seed, and apply a light mulch. Water Plant Society San Diego Chapter for a as needed and wait. I have been more special day of presentations by California successful with some annuals from seed native gardening experts, plus a book, seed, and plant sale. This workshop gives a thorough introduction to putting together a California native garden, with useful information for everyone, from beginners to seasoned native plant gardeners. It’s just in advance of the most favorable season to plant a California native garden and is followed by the CNPS native plant sale October 13, in Balboa Park. Please check the websites for workshop Purple Chinese Houses Photo courtesy of Calscape details and plant sale than with those from nurseries. I hope to information including member preorder sow some Purple Chinese houses, Blue details and hours. Workshop: Eyed Grass, Yarrow, and Narrow Leaf https://www.cnpssd.org/events/2018/9/8/f Milk Weed this fall. all-native-gardening-workshop Plant Sale: Purple Chinese Houses are in the same https://www.cnpssd.org/events/2018/10/1 genus as 26 other Collinsia species native 3/fall-california-native-plant-sale to California. The common names include variations of Chinese houses, Collinsia, and Blue Eyed Marys. Two of these 26 Collinsia species are indigenous to Clairemont. One, known as White Collinsia (C. concolor), a rare variety liked by native bees, grows to 1 ½ feet tall with blue to purple and white flowers appearing March through June. Unfortunately, it is very hard to get. The one found in native plant nurseries, and CNPS sales, is C. heterophylla. It also gets to about 1 ½ feet tall, and 4 inches. Its blue, purple and lavender flowers appear in winter to early summer. C. heterophylla does well in shade, sun, meadows, disturbed places, recent burns, and near seeps and ponds. It can be planted in any soil combination of clay, sand or loam, but does best in rich loamy soil. Its water needs are minimal. It will reseed itself, giving you many seasons of beauty. It is perfect for butterfly and bee gardens and thrives under oaks and with White Collinsia (Collinsia concolor) native ferns, Clarkia spp., Sisyrinchium
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Sunday, September 2 9:00 am Sunday in the Garden Start your Sunday off right! Help Ranger Erika in the native plant garden. Meet like-minded people, stop and smell the roses…and prune them while you’re at it! Saturday, September 8 8:00 am Birding Walk * Rose Canyon – Regents Road Entrance* Join our interpretive group for a fun walk in Rose Canyon. We’ll focus on resident birds and summer visitors. All skill levels welcome! *Meet at the dead-end of Regents Road* No facilities Saturday, September 15 9:00-11:00 Weed Warriors Volunteer with the Park Rangers to clean up your canyon. Gloves and tools provided. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. No flip flops please. Bring water. Wednesday, September 19 1:30-3:00 Art & Activities for Kids- FREE! We’re back from summer break! Join us for some fun turtle themed craftivities! We can’t wait to see you! Saturday, September 22 8:00 am Audubon Society Birding Walk All skill levels welcome. Join friendly, knowledgeable bird enthusiasts on an easy walk to look and listen for birds. Binoculars recommended. 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
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LIBRARY EVENTS CLAIREMONT BRANCH 2920 BURGENER BLVD, 92110 (858) 581-9935
Clairemont Library is 60 years old! Join the Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 15! 10am A presentation by councilmember Lorie Zapf 10:30am Live music from local favorite Rusty Gait! 12-1:45pm Face painting, balloons, & crafts! 2pm Historian Janet Poutre on the history of Clairemont! Little Ones Sign Language Storytime 9/6 & 9/20 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 9/13 & 9/27 10:30am Fun toddler stories along with play time afterwards! Preschool Storytime with Miss Fran! Fridays 10:30am Join Miss Fran as she reads fun picture books and sings songs! Kids & Teens 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! 9/25 4:30pm A book club especially for kids ages 9 and up! This student-run club is a chance for young people to read and discuss their favorite books. This time the group will be discussing “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls. Adults Literary Book Club 9/5 6pm The Book Club will be discussing, “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid. Make Your Own Book! 9/25 6pm Now is your chance to learn simple binding techniques and make a book of your own. Make one for yourself or create a unique gift for someone else! Space is limited so contact the library to reserve your place. Music Concert 9/26 6pm Featuring the music of Adrienne Nims! Dovetailing contemporary jazz with world music. This free concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Clairemont Library.
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month If you do not know all the many resources available and for free(!) with a card, this is a perfect month to sign up. The Friends of the North Clairemont Library Book Sale 9/8 We have been receiving and reviewing many new items. Come to the sale early for first pick of the selection. Visit with Sparkle 9/8 10:30am Sparkle, with Love on a Leash and a certified therapy dog, will love to meet you in the Children’s area to share a story. Tuesday Concert “Tavo and the Mariachi 3.0” 9/11 6:30pm Will perform their energetic and appealing music while sharing interesting anecdotes. How did this group come up with their name? It was a misunderstanding of “mariachi trio” as “mariachi 3.0” and the name stuck! NC Book Club 9/18 6:30pm Meet for an evening of intelligent and enjoyable discussion with the Check for copies of “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hanna at the front desk now. It Happened at Balboa Stadium 9/20 1pm You told us you are interested in learning more about San Diego history. There will be a presentation about THE gathering place in downtown’s history, Woodrow Wilson presented a technological breakthrough, Charles Lindbergh received a hero’s welcome, FDR made a pitch for the New Deal, the San Diego Chargers had one of their greatest victories, and four Liverpool boys rocked the foundations are just a few subjects to be covered. Call or stop by to sign up. Sensory Story Time 9/26 2pm An inclusive story time for children ages 3-8 of all abilities, especially those with special needs, features stories, songs, and rhymes in a small group environment. Please call to register. Teen Graphic Novel Book Club 9/26 5pm Superheroes are fun and so is this book club. Our resident graphic novel expert leads a discussion of this month’s title. Call or stop by to sign up. Introduction to Book Repair Workshop 9/27 2pm This will provide you with information and practice in bringing your treasured books back to usable condition. Call or stop by to sign up.
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California Unveils New Method for Measuring High School Graduation Rate San Diego Unified Maintains Top Position Among Big-City Schools San Diego Unified School District once again has the highest high school graduation rate -- and the lowest dropout rate -- among big-city school districts in California, according to results released recently by the California Department of Education (CDE). The new results were released last month at the same time as the state unveiled a new method for tracking graduation, a change they have adopted in response to a federal audit. The graduation rate for San Diego Unified for the Class of 2017 was 86.6 percent, according to the CDE. That puts San Diego at the top of the largest districts in the state, just ahead of Long Beach with 86.1 percent and San Francisco with 84.4 percent. This is the second consecutive year that San Diego Unified has been atop the table of big-city schools. “San Diego Unified students have once again shown themselves to be true academic leaders,” said Superintendent Cindy Marten. “Thanks to their hard work and the support from our parents, teachers and administrators, we are building the kind of world-class education system our city deserves.” Board President Kevin Beiser said, “The new graduation rates are proof that a culture of academic excellence is taking hold in San Diego Unified. The national report card on education also showed our students made the strongest academic gains of any large district at key elementary and middle school years. Now, the new graduation rates demonstrate the same commitment to growth exists in our high schools.” The graduation rates released by the State of California are for the Class of 2017. The rates for the year that just ended will be calculated following the conclusion of summer school and an official review period. The graduation rate cohort is calculated by taking the total number of students who start their high school career in a district, then adding those students who move into the district during high school, and subtracting those students who either move away from the district or transfer to a private or charter school within the district. The total number in
the cohort is then divided by the number of “regular” graduates to determine the graduation rate. The San Diego Unified Class of 2017 cohort contained 6,470 students, of which 86.6 percent of the seniors graduated. San Diego Unified also recorded the lowest dropout rate at 3.3 percent. San Francisco was second with 8.2 percent. The graduation rates among the district’s ethnic groups remained competitive. With 84.1 percent of seniors graduating, African-American students ranked second among large districts, and Latino students, with 82.3 percent of seniors graduating, ranked third. Based on new federal guidance and audit recommendations from the U.S. Department of Inspector General, the CDE made several changes this year to the business rules and methodology for calculating the four-year graduation rate, which resulted in a slight decrease for many districts and schools. For San Diego Unified, the changes mean that students who transfer to adult education now remain in the cohort whereas they used to exit the cohort. In addition, students who earn Option 2, Joint Diplomas in our partnership with the San Diego Community College District are no longer counted as graduates who earn a regular diploma within four years. Utilizing the CDE’s old methodology, San Diego Unified’s 2017 graduation rate would have been 90.6 percent, only a slight decrease from last year’s rate of 91.3 percent. The CDE, however, is instructing districts to treat the 2017 graduation rates as a new baseline, as comparisons to past graduation rates no longer apply because of the changes in methodology. Their guidance notes, “The changes establish 2017 as a baseline year – comparisons to past graduation rates no longer apply because the state is no longer counting students who receive diplomas from adult education programs as graduates. Students who pass the California High School Proficiency Exam are also now excluded from the graduate pool.” For specific school results, go to the California Department of Education website,www.cde.ca.gov. For additional details, please visit our website at https://www.sandiegounified.org/GraduationR ates .
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement Operations & Safety Tips by SDPD San Diego Police Department recently conducted, and will randomly continue, a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operations on Saturday 08-25-18 from 10:00 pm to 6:00 pm with focused enforcement on collision causing factors involving motorists, bicyclist and pedestrians. Routine traffic patrols focused efforts in trouble spots while special targeted patrols in the Western (Hillcrest/Ocean Beach) and Northern (Beaches and Clairemont) areas deployed to crackdown on drivers, pedestrians, bicyclist and scooter riders who violate traffic laws meant to protect all roadway users. The department has mapped out locations over the past 3 years where pedestrian and bicycle involved collisions have occurred along with the violations that led to those crashes. Officers looked for traffic offenses made by drivers, bicyclist and pedestrians alike that can lead to life changing injuries. Special attention will be directed toward drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to stop for signs and signals, failing to yield to pedestrians in cross walks or any other dangerous violation. Additionally, enforcement will be taken for observed violations when pedestrians cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way. Pedestrians should cross the street only in marked crosswalks or intersections. Pedestrian fatalities are rising in California as more people use non-motorized means of transportation. Locally, the San Diego police Department has investigated 1000’s of fatal and injury collisions involving Bicyclist and pedestrians during the past three (3) years. In 2013, California witnessed 701 pedestrian deaths accounting for over 23 percent of all roadway fatalities, much higher than the national average of 15 percent. A national study reveals that pedestrians and drivers do not obey laws and signals consistently and many often use cell phones, text and listen to music while walking or driving. Only 60 percent of pedestrians said they expected drivers to stop when they were in crosswalks, even though they have the right-of-way. The following safety tips can save lives and stop this tragedy witnessed far too often. Drivers can: • Look out for bicyclist and pedestrians, especially in hard-to-see conditions such as at night or in bad weather. • Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or entering a crosswalk where pedestrians are likely to be. • Stop at the crosswalk stop line to give
drivers in other lanes an opportunity to see and yield to the pedestrians too. • Be cautious when backing up – pedestrians, especially young children, can move across your path - ‘Share the road’ with bicyclists • Be courteous; California law now mandates at least three feet of clearance when passing a bike riders • Look for cyclists before opening a car door or pulling out from a parking space • Yield to cyclists at intersections and as directed by signs and signals • Be especially watchful for riders when making turns, either left or right Bicyclists: • Wear properly fitted bicycle helmets every time they ride. If under 18 years of age, it’s the law • A helmet is the single most effective way to prevent head injury resulting from a bicycle crash • Riders are considered vehicle operators; they are required to obey the same rules of the road as other vehicle operators, including obeying traffic signs, signals, and lane markings. • When cycling in the street, cyclists must ride in the same direction as traffic. • Bicyclists should increase their visibility to drivers by wearing fluorescent or brightly colored clothing during the day, and at dawn and dusk • To be noticed when riding at night, the law requires a front light and a red reflector to the rear • For additional safety, use a flashing rear light, and use retro-reflective tape or markings on equipment or clothing Pedestrians can: • Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road, cross at crosswalks or intersections, and obey signs and signals. • Walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible if there is no sidewalk. • Pay attention to the traffic moving around you. This is not the time to be texting or talking on a cell phone. • Make eye contact with drivers as they approach. Never assume a driver sees you. • Wear bright clothing during the day and reflective materials (or use a flashlight) at night. • Look left-right-left before crossing a street. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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