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on Point Loma’s Roseville Once Rivaled San Diego: “Yes, by the 1880s, the center of San Diego shifted North to Roseville with Louis Rose’s dream that both Old…” Apr 29, 11:44
on Thoughts on the District 2 Candidates: “So, no questions or discussion about short term rentals? My guess is that Coyne will maintain status quo. Havlik believes…” Apr 29, 09:32
on Thoughts on the District 2 Candidates: “Many declare themselves that they live in CA less than 1/2 of the year so that they can avoid paying…” Apr 29, 08:49
on Thoughts on the District 2 Candidates: “I was getting Bailey Mailers back in November. I personally witnessed it and Jane is correct. Bailey is a right…” Apr 29, 08:28
on Thoughts on the District 2 Candidates: “Frank, you did a great community service by factually reporting on the debate. One can tell that much effort went…” Apr 29, 08:24
on Thoughts on the District 2 Candidates: “I respectfully disagree that flyers were sent out prior to his qualifying. Didn’t happen. Two have been sent since. He…” Apr 28, 21:47
on Thoughts on the District 2 Candidates: “True, but what about all those mailers that were sent out before the campaign officially began (before the candidacy was…” Apr 28, 19:41
on Elon Musk and SpaceX Sue California Coastal Commissioners Including Alternate (and Former OB Town Council Chair) Gretchen Newsom: “Looks like Gretchen and the rest of the coastal commission lost bigly on this one. They apologized and stipulated that…” Apr 28, 17:09
on Thoughts on the District 2 Candidates: “04/28/2026 District 2 San Diego City Council Candidate Forum at Liberty Station NTC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyXQ8WikTn0 League of Women Voters San Diego…” Apr 28, 16:59
on Thoughts on the District 2 Candidates: “Well, sh** Frank, this doesn’t do much to help me narrow it down. None is standing out for me at…” Apr 28, 16:56
on Thoughts on the District 2 Candidates: “Was going to say this goes a bit light on Bailey regarding the ICE question… not sure why it says…” Apr 28, 16:55
Let’s see how long Elo stays for Public Comment
With all due respect to Shane Harris as an advocate for citizens and his admirable efforts, we need to repeal any action that allowed parking fees, whether parking lots or meters, in and around Balboa Park. Free parking on Sundays is a concession that might possibly be approved by Council and Mayor at the expense of a more sweeping action to remove all parking fees of any kind in and around Balboa Park. We need a ballot measure, that if approved, puts on the books, forever, that Balboa Park remains “free” in all respects, and there shall be no paid parking within a particular zone around BP. FYI, there is proposed residential parking permits to: 1. Establish Residential Parking Permit Areas for Sundays in Downtown, Uptown, and Mid-City’s parking meter zones; 2. Determine that residents that live in the area and live within two blocks, (specifically two street segments) of a parking meter are eligible for such permits which will cost $141 annually. Council meeting agenda item for 1/27/26.
I love the idea of a ballot measure to ensure free parking in the park. It should extend to all parks and beaches in San Diego. If you could get it on the ballot, I think there is a very good chance it would pass.
Most private sector companies perform a Price Elasticity Study when determining the cost of their product. Simply put, they study the demand for their product at varying price levels to determine the optimization of price and demand. In the city’s case it would study how many people would visit the park at varying prices. Polls show that many San Diegans are sympathetic to the city’s budget challenges. Had the city performed such a study it’s likely a cost could have been established that most visitors would have been willing to pay. And it could have been a single cost for all ( $2 per hour, $5 for four, etc) eliminating all the drama and confusion.