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Revolving lobbyist
We can only hope that whoever runs for Ron Robert's seat understands the opportunity to change the priorities, visions and tone of regional governance, and bring it into the 21st century. A leader everyone can depend upon, someone who really understands what it means to serve the people of San Diego County, not just the supervisors ego's. District 4 is a very diverse district with many many varied neighborhoods and issues. We must elect someone who cares about what happens with the children breathing in crap air in Barrio Logan, seniors in downtown who live in shoddy SRO's, homeless families living in cars and tents throughout the region, mental illness, addiction, foster care, adoptions, HIV/Aids monies, farms, clean water, clean air...from La Jolla to Encanto we must have someone who can connect the dots of city, state and federal agencies and resources and bring it back to the county.— September 8, 2016 9:50 p.m.
Hillcrest's Uptown Planners wonder wtf
OMG My family spent 26 years living in Mission Hills until a small minority of people who wanted no change, no density, ever, literally kicked my family out of the hood. My late husband, Bob Lawrence, had the temerity to envision housing at the block of Goldfinch and Washington. He developed 1Mission back in 2005 with 2 years of community input that included the preservation of the historical frontage along Washington Street. We even included 18% inclusive, very low income housing. Even this was not good enough for our "neighbors" and they appealed to city council. They appealed to a gutless Mayor Murphy and city council. Now the building is a flat roof with 5 stories. (Entitled to build 15 stories of incredible condo views in all directions was never an option for Bob Lawrence; but a 7 story building with a beautiful roof top garden and loft space in top level units would have been so much better than what is there today) How can 3 separate neighborhoods Mission Hills, Hillcrest, Bankers Hill have such a diverse opinion about the height of new and redeveloped properties? We have allowed a few NIMBY folks to run our hood into the ground with their myopic "visions" instead of embracing climate change which means density along transit corridors. It's called "Smart Growth" and many cities in California are doing it. Really! The threat of the coming global warming crisis makes the growth of our urban areas an imperative. The few activists who have fought density for years need to embrace "smart growth" and "infill development" — dense urban housing near mass transit. The lack of new housing development over the past few decades has made uptown almost unaffordable, especially for young families. But if our neighborhoods in uptown were to add of new housing, it could create an abundance of supply, thereby lowering prices. In addition, more housing developments will result in more money to build affordable units or more cash the city can use to subsidize affordable housing elsewhere. Plus more housing will allow more workers to live in San Diego, thereby slowing suburban sprawl. We must develop and build projects, especially housing projects, so we can keep up with the growth and high housing costs in our city and region. Funny, because some of the more vocal activists consider themselves to be liberal environmentalists. They need to finally start thinking globally and acting locally. The coming global warming crisis demands that they do more than just eat organic and drive an electric car. Density can make our neighborhoods and our city better — not worse. More people means growing our economy, our quality of life. Imagine more good restaurants (Brooklyn Girl and Patio at Goldfinch at 1Mission) coffee houses and small grocery stores — and more tax revenues. Come on neighbors, don't we all want to walk to a local restaurant or store, grab a cup of coffee and save the planet all at the same time?— July 6, 2016 9:15 p.m.
Hillcrest hashes high-rise housing heights
You are so correct Caden. These people who want to close off the future of Hillcrest, Mission Hills and Banker's Hill continue to have their heads in the sand. We must develop and build neighborhoods of the future in which we can walk or bike to stores, movie theaters, retail, schools, parks etc. Height? Not 200 Feet...but 30 or 50 feet is silly. How about 100 - 125 feet compromise with retail on the bottom street level and condos with some affordable rental on site? Look at IMission at Goldfinch and Washington Street. 20% very low income and the rest of the units condos and townhouses. 6 new restaurants went into hood within 3 years and everyone loves the Mission Hills neighborhood again. Too bad the YUCKY people of Mission Hills made the developer back then cut off the 6th story off, which gave the building some relief and a roof top garden, instead of the flat roof it has today. IT'S THE ECONOMY STUPID! CAN WE PLEASE GROW UP???— February 11, 2016 8:59 a.m.
Turkey time with Lorena G.
I usually agree with you monaghan...not this time! Lorena would be a disaster for our city. She cares about one person...Lorena and sometimes her children! No one is being a Scrooge, we are just calling this poser out on what is clearly Lorena being her typical opportunist self promoting Lorena. Those of us who have worked in this city and county for those less fortunate than the rest of us i.e. homeless folks, mentally ill homeless and children who have asthma from breathing the crap that the shipyards spew into Barrio Logan KNOW that Lorena has done NOTHING to help. Her most recent legislation helps cheerleaders, which is fine, but certainly not a priority in her district. Just ask the constituents. No one I know would ever take funding, ever, from a company that funded the ending of the Barrio Logan collaborative community plan update. (which took more than 5 years to produce) Yes, monaghan, Lorena wants to run for the U.S. Senate or for Governor...but like my dad use to say...she thinks her sh** does not stink...but her farts give her away.— December 23, 2015 4:43 p.m.
Dinosaur Democrat
"protects the interests of big-money military and high-tech contractors." YOU MEAN JOBS?! Most of the companies mentioned in this misleading silly article are local companies...economic engines for our region. Fortune 500 and 300 companies. Congressman Scott Peters is no DINO. Since entering political life back in 1998 the Congressman has always been a solid vote on progressive issues, while maintaining an understanding of many interests including the environment, education,waterfront, business, women's health, and was a strong leader with San Diego sewage spill issues. So, Alex Roth goes to work for the Congressman? This is an issue? He is a seasoned journalist and has experience working with both sides of the aisle. If there is anything we need in Washington, for sure, it's to elect people who can talk to one another to try and depolarize the Congress. If Alex Roth can help Congressman Peter's communicate all sides coming to the table on critical issues in our region and country, then I applaud Scott for hiring someone who knows how to help cross the aisles of partisanship and FINALLY get something done in DC.— July 9, 2014 3:46 p.m.
Ghostly Remnants
Went to my 20th. Literally spent 4 months getting ready for it...what a waste of time, money and energy. Facebook has been great to stay in touch with people from high school. Maybe I'll go to the 60th.— June 18, 2014 1:19 p.m.
Is Papa Doug headed to the altar again?
Oh Don. You made me laugh out loud. Indeed, Doug (refuse to call him "Papa") has been following all the teachings so well, not! He had to go out of the country to find someone who would marry him!— August 7, 2013 4:23 p.m.
Will Civic San Diego help truly needy?
When is someone at the Reader going to write an article asking what the County of San Diego is or IS NOT doing for homeless services? Civic San Diego, used to be CCDC, subsidized Potiker Senior Center early 2000 and they agreed to provide services and housing for over 100 homeless mentally ill seniors. CCDC subsidized Rescue Mission (used to be Harborview Hospital) and they agreed to provide services and beds for more than 100 mentally ill homeless. CCDC along with Housing Commission and many other pockets including the state of California subsidized VVSD now called Veterans Village which went from 60 beds in 2000 to now providing services and housing to over 300 homeless vets today. Currently there is a group which meets very often, United Way, City of San Diego, Downtown San Diego Partnership, and numerous other providers to continue to implement effective solutions to the homeless situation. As for Horton Plaza, ever hear of the word "catalyst" Don?????? Horton Plaza was originally developed with large surrounding walls for an inside/outside mall to keep "riff raff" away from shoppers. Today it is being opened up with an enlarged park and open space at the corner of 4th and Broadway for the rest of downtown. Why? Luckily, in 2013 there is actually a real walkable downtown, with real downtown residents and new businesses, restaurants, and a ballpark, compared to 1980 when Ernie Hahn and Pete Wilson decided to develop Horton Plaza. Not bad for 33 years Don. You might not like it, and that is surely your opinion. And you are right, how this city has mitigated or not the homeless situation has been very difficult and ugly. But I have hope that finally with so many municipalities, non-profits and private interests caring and actually engaged and involved there is hope. Civic San Diego is only one part to our homeless problem in downtown San Diego.— June 20, 2013 1:43 p.m.