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Robert Bush 6:31 p.m., May 18
Eva Knott 10:44 a.m., May 18
Eva Knott 9:34 a.m., May 18
5 p.m., May 17
Ken Harrison 2 p.m., May 17
Seven Grand — A Whiskey Selection Beyond Killer
Hopefully the L.A.-owner influence and "the young professional types who...seem to appreciate the finer things in life more than kicking in your head “True North style.” will have a lasting effect on the bar scene in North Park. The crowd that the current 'hipster' bars draw is somewhat less than a desirable element. Nothing wrong with appealing to a classier crowd, it's just a shame that it has to be by charging outrageous prices.— September 24, 2012 9:40 a.m.
Monday Night Swing
Let's hope nobody's swinging broken beer bottles.....— August 26, 2012 4:25 p.m.
Planning Commission Denies Jack in the Box’s North Park Project
Score one for the little guy! Everybody that helped our neighborhod prevail over this inappropriate plan should be very proud, and know that you have our sincere gratitude! This is classic proof that there is power in numbers, and every voice does count. Kudos to the Planning Commission for getting this one completely right! A great day for the neighborhood, and for all of North Park!— August 26, 2012 4:18 p.m.
Balboa Park[ing Garage]
The farce that took place Monday makes me wish I live in Sheri Li ghtner's district. Ms Lightner was the only Council member with the virtue to stand with the people and vote the right way. THANK YOU Ms. Lightner. I'm sure you sleep well at night. I agree, eastlaker, everybody that has ANY knowlege about this issue needs to share it and the citizens need to be outraged and active to bring it to the forefront and expose the crooks and their lackeys (Todd, et al). For a good article on this charade, check out San Diego Free Press: http://sandiegofreepress.org/2012/07/balboa-par...— July 13, 2012 8:31 a.m.
No One Cares About Being Cool
you got that right, Javajoe25....I live in NP and love the variety and 'coolness' of it, but this article made me want to move! reminded me of those old college daze where you could ramble on for hours about nothing and think it was interesting. But then there was at least a cause for that effect. Maybe the author's head is still in those clouds.... And this was the cover story?— July 6, 2012 3:12 a.m.
New and Improved Jack In The Box For North Park Moving Forward
The flow of the drive-thru traffic in Jack's new plans creates a dangerous situation; all cars exit mid block from an alley onto busy Upas St. The City will be liable for the pedestrian and vehicular accidents that will surely occur, especially if they are aware of this, which they will be because of the efforts of the opponents. That's just one of the multitude of problems with this plan. The City's mitigating measures for all of the problems and deficiencies of this plan are a joke, and they can't logically defend them. A lot of people know the facts and the truth of this whole ill-conceived project, and will not take a green light for it without a fight---or whatever it takes to make sure the "rules" are followed.— May 22, 2012 10:36 a.m.
New and Improved Jack In The Box For North Park Moving Forward
Anybody that seriously looks at the proposed plans for this project will start listing problems immediately, and just keep listing them. Hey Mr. Luscombe, of course "company representatives feel the project will enhance the area" --none of them live near this location, and it's doubtful whether any of them have ever even driven by. Throughout the past two years, the very few meetings anybody associated with Jack in the Box have had with neighbors have only resulted in the Jack crew digging in their heels and not making even ONE concession to the concerns or complaints of the neighbors. The very minimal changes made to their plans have been ones the City has required them to do (and so far, that's not many). A silent order confirmation board??? Puh-leeeze!!! Nobody is suggesting that a pretty new, albeit 'typical stucco box' with some added ornamentation wouldn't be better than the dismal premises that sits there now, but the City has actually done some smart things since the early '60's when Jack opened his box at this location. They're called Municipal Code, Land Use Plan, Community Plan, and Zoning regulations. Check them out, they make a lot of sense for a community where commercial areas abut single family homes, and they were enacted to protect those residents who live in those homes. And by the way, we now know you only have 7 more years on your lease, with the option of 4 - five year renewals, so your veiled threats that if you don't get your way, we'll have to look at your nasty existing building for "many more years" is just another manipulative effort to make the neighbors cave...Your current facility is so out of date that it's unlikely that you will even remain for those seven years and operate with such limited conditions. You simply could not meet a twenty-first century demand with a twentieth century technology. You are welcome to build anything you want on that lot. There is nobody in North Park that wouldn't love to see a new facility there. But you have to play by the rules like the rest of us. Throwing lots of money at the powers that be may get you some special favors, but there is a huge groundswell of residents, both nearby and throughout the community that know the laws that exist, and are demanding they be enforced. By tearing down the existing building, you go back to square one, just like you never had been there at all. What you are proposing is simply not allowed at that location under existing laws. You have given the residents no concessions or compromises to their concerns or requests. Now we are insisting you follow the rules. Period. They are laws, not suggestions. And the City needs to stand by the laws they have enacted, regardless of how much money you have given to good causes.— May 22, 2012 12:26 a.m.
Have Fun on Land
Yes, PLEASE catch the Drinkabout bus and come drink beer on 30th in North Park!!! We just can't get enough people here drinking ! You neglected, however, to to let people in on the fun activities that take place after 2:00 am when the bars close: 'Drunks Returning to Their Cars in Residential Neighborhoods" !! It's a hoot! Yell, urinate, vomit, ---hell, even have sex in somebody's yard ! Great fun for drunks and residents alike! Bus them in! Bring them in from all over the country, please! It's what North Park is all about!— May 9, 2012 4:26 a.m.
First Look at Proposed U-T San Diego Video Billboard and News Ticker in Mission Valley
They'll be able to show video tours of the condos for sale, and advertise vacancies in the rental units!!! Plus, with some cleverly placed subliminal messaging, Doug will have everybody in San Diego giving him what he wants instead of just City officials.— May 9, 2012 3:45 a.m.
First Look at Proposed U-T San Diego Video Billboard and News Ticker in Mission Valley
Good God, don't give Douggie any ideas......he'll be raising the height of that huge screen to 27 feet!!! But then again, I can probably watch movies from North Park....hmmmmmmm— May 9, 2012 3:36 a.m.