Gringos in Baja
Adventurers, seekers, do-gooders, speculators, linguists
Various Authors 3:12 p.m., June 24
Sheila Pell
Articles by Sheila Pell
National City — in reversal — moves closer to sanctuary city
Opens services to all immigrants and restricts police
On Jun. 19, the National City Council voted unanimously to adopt a Compassionate City resolution in support of its immigrants. While no one opposed the designation, the special meeting was a re-hearing on the issue ...
Lawsuit targets Del Mar's short-term rental ban
Environmental review needed.
Everything is special in the coastal zone: surf, views, and land-use rules. Among the rules are ones that protect everyone's access to the beach. Those rules are being violated by the city of Del Mar's ...
Escondido says no cell towers in your front yard — unless you live on a street like Citracado
Ben Hueso carries water for wireless guys
Like other cities, Escondido is planning for the mass deployment of fifth generation technology. As both officials and carriers see it, it's time to make the permit process for the "small cells" that can accommodate ...
Coronado to reduce bike fines, give more tickets
Right now running a red costs nearly $500
Coronado wants to make bicycling safer by issuing more affordable tickets, and more of them. An ordinance introduced by the City Council on May 16 would reduce fines for 38 minor violations of state and ...
Del Mar anguishes over short-term rentals
Racing season visitors are a tradition
As high tourist season approaches, Del Mar is on edge. What will happen with vacation rentals? Last month, the city council drew a line in the sidewalk, separating homes and commerce. Interpreting the zoning code, ...
Lemon Grove Pets vs. animal advocate Lani Stacks
Dead fish, dead rabbit seen
Complaints about Lemon Grove Pets have piled up over the years. Online reviews describe crowded cages, empty bowls, and odors. The store, which sells fish, birds, cats, rabbits and other small pets and animal supplies, ...
Vista makes new wireless tower rules
First choice is city land, then business and industrial property. Schools — up to them.
Vista planners wants to make it easier, or in some cases harder, to operate cell towers and antennas. On March 21, the planning commission held a public hearing to discuss two proposed zoning ordinances (see ...
Escondido neighbors call it sprawl
"Safari Highlands Ranch would be terrible for San Diego's wildlife."
On rugged land north of San Diego Safari Zoo Park, developers want to build a less exotic version of the park; a rich habitat for upper-income humans. The vision statement for Safari Highlands Ranch describes ...
The fight for a wood-burning fireplace
“It’s pretty nasty stuff. This stuff really is bad news.”
Several south coast counties restrict wood burning fireplaces, but San Diego isn’t one of them. Not yet. “Although it is not prohibited, wood burning in the home is a growing source of air pollution in ...
