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Chris on Proposals to Double Densities in Hillcrest and University City Are Bulldozed Through Over Residents’ Concerns: “I too live in Hillcrest and I agree it seems to be pretty split down the middle, thos it’s a…” Jun 16, 19:07 on Proposals to Double Densities in Hillcrest and University City Are Bulldozed Through Over Residents’ Concerns: “That individual was probably Gene.” Jun 16, 14:12
on City Council Should Have Allowed San Diegans to Vote on Creating a Municipal Utility — Even If It’s Not a Good Idea: “Maybe we don’t want to go to the party but it would be nice to at least be asked. I’m…” Jun 16, 14:04
on City Council Should Have Allowed San Diegans to Vote on Creating a Municipal Utility — Even If It’s Not a Good Idea: “I’ll go ahead respectfully and say the quiet part out loud. If you wanted to vote on the initiative this…” Jun 16, 10:21
on Proposals to Double Densities in Hillcrest and University City Are Bulldozed Through Over Residents’ Concerns: “As a long time resident of uptown, I’m not sure what you’re talking about. Hillcrest has fallen so far in…” Jun 16, 08:42
on Proposals to Double Densities in Hillcrest and University City Are Bulldozed Through Over Residents’ Concerns: “Here is where the fight against the Planning Commission bulldozing the concerns of residents and rubbing-stamping development plans should start:…” Jun 15, 21:19
on City Wants to Bring Back Idea of a ‘Boardwalk’ for Ocean Beach: “This is a no-brainer: A wide, deep foundation, steel reinforced, concrete, multiple use pathway from Niagara Street, north up to…” Jun 15, 19:34
on Over 6% of All Residential Units in Ocean Beach Are Licensed as Short-Term Rentals: “Uuuugh, Kevin seriously, cheap home depot red bark for a front yard, don’t throw stones.” Jun 15, 18:19
on City Wants to Bring Back Idea of a ‘Boardwalk’ for Ocean Beach: “The city has one solution for anything that appears natural – cover it in cement. It couldn’t be a wooden…” Jun 15, 18:10
on Proposals to Double Densities in Hillcrest and University City Are Bulldozed Through Over Residents’ Concerns: “Tessa, I walked away in 1987 after living my entire life (up to then) in OB and MB. And yes,…” Jun 15, 17:14
on City Wants to Turn Sunset Cliffs Boulevard Into One-Way Between Guizot and Ladera Streets: “There is an alley behind all of those properties.” Jun 15, 11:09
on City Wants to Bring Back Idea of a ‘Boardwalk’ for Ocean Beach: “That does seem like an odd choice. Abbot and Bacon are so primed for one-way treatment instead of paving over…” Jun 15, 10:38 on City Wants to Turn Sunset Cliffs Boulevard Into One-Way Between Guizot and Ladera Streets: “Ya I don’t know if that’s an accurate portrayal of the situation especially as southbound would be clear for them…” Jun 15, 10:37
on Over 6% of All Residential Units in Ocean Beach Are Licensed as Short-Term Rentals: “You realize he’s joking right? He’s making a mockery of your position on this.” Jun 15, 08:53 on OBceans and Point Lomans Must Insist Workshop on Proposals Be Held in Our Communities, Not Pacific Beach: “The flooding photos in their report are the result of rainfall exceeding the capacity of our storm drain system. This…” Jun 15, 08:42
Local 135 Members Act for Better Wages, Staffing, Security, and Benefits
In another campaign swing this morning, Thursday, June 6, Mayor Todd Gloria held a news conference at the site of the now-demolished H-Barracks on Harbor Drive. The subject of his message at this “conference” was budgeting to address the homeless crisis in our city.
Bleached coral in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, off the coast of Galveston, Texas, in the Gulf of Mexico, in September 2023.
The group that wants to oust San Diego Gas & Electric within the city limits of San Diego and replace it with a municipal utility has submitted a sufficient number of signatures to pose the question of establishing a municipal utility to the San Diego City Council.
Eighty years ago today, in the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, the largest invasion fleet in human history crossed the English Channel and launched an unprecedented, world-turning assault on Nazi-occupied France. Remembering the enormity of that moment is as critical for America now as it has ever been.
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Selva Coffee House recently opened at Terra Bella Nursery
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A local birria specialist opened its second restaurant in the Midway District. Mike’s Red Tacos threw its doors open at 3365 Rosecrans Street Suite D. The eatery was born out of owner Mike Touma’s passion for birria; a native San Diegan, Touma went on a personal eating quest on both sides of the border in preparation to launch his birria-focused food truck back in 2021.
UPDATE: the body was found at the bottom of the stairs on Ladera Street.According to 
Three people were temporarily displaced after an apartment caught fire in the Ocean Beach neighborhood Sunday, June 2. Fire crews responded to the scene at 4835 Orchard Avenue after a 911 call came in reporting a structure fire around 6:40 a.m.
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In an unprecedented move, Del Mar Lifeguards have closed beaches for swimming and surfing after a shark attack at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 2, about 100 yards offshore. In all my years of surfing and boogie boarding, have never heard of beaches being closed in Del Mar due to sharks. They will remain closed until 9 am on Tuesday, June 4.
Mexican voters on Sunday elected Claudia Sheinbaum
Every Saturday at 10:30 am. Climate Mobilization Coalition Meetings June 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th Keep up-to-date on climate issues and Climate Action events. To register email Jon Findley at jon@climatemobsd.org. More info: https://www.facebook.com/SDClimateMobilization/
Four years ago, in 2020, two guys who were homeless would get up every morning at 4 am — and clean the streets and sidewalks of Ocean Beach. Dave Hendon and Marc Gervais became somewhat famous after a TV reporter’s story about them went viral.
