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San Diego overlords and unions — who can stop them?
I am wondering what the thought is about San Diego proposing to host the 2024 Olympics, and what that means for the people you are discussing here? Anyone care to speculate, or is it too early?— October 3, 2013 6:46 p.m.
Chula Vista from boom to bust to boom
Susan, would some of this massive development play into thoughts of San Diego working on the 2024 Olympics? We do have lots of room, supposedly, in Chula Vista. The Olympic Training Center is here. All the Bay Front development should be done by then... New stadium? Expanded Convention Center?— October 3, 2013 3:51 p.m.
Sweetwater school district backs off on Alliant International University plan
You are so right--this past weekend there were at least two stories of Sweetwater. One about a teen mother going on via Compact who has been accepted into a PhD program. Another more general, about the Compact. So I guess it looks like Brand is doing his best to 'win the hearts and minds'! Of course, the articles mention nothing that is controversial and do not go into any of Sweetwater's plethora of issues and problems. Oskidoll gets the prize for predicting Brand...what do you think will be next?— October 3, 2013 3:45 p.m.
Haute Cuisine (Les saveurs du Palais)
Must say I enjoyed this film very much! And not an explosion to be seen or heard! Just intelligent conversation, interesting characters in unusual circumstances and a glimpse of the lives of some people whose priorities are distinctly at odds with the wasteland of what is considered popular culture. Thanks to all who continue to foster a sense of excellence in what they do in life! In this case, it is a gifted cook, and all those who brought her story forward.— October 3, 2013 11:55 a.m.
SOS — Save Our Sealife — in Chula Vista
You are exactly right, johndewey. The city of Chula Vista needs to step up. What does City Hall have to say about this?— October 2, 2013 12:54 p.m.
Chula Vista school hurries to get ready for Arne Duncan
Yes, and the unhealthy environment is a direct result of the "leadership" of Ed Brand and the mindless followers in lock-step behind him.— October 2, 2013 12:50 p.m.
Chula Vista from boom to bust to boom
Interestingly, there is no entity that oversees Mello-Roos accounts, so although the public continues paying, we don't know what is being spent or shifted. We don't know the allocation scheme. These are things we should have access to--from the school districts and the communities that have the funds at their disposal. Obviously if there is building going on, there needs to be good planning for all emergency and other community services that will be needed. It looks like these apartment buildings are massive and very close together. Quality of life? Who will want to live under those conditions? It looks like student housing to me, similar to some of the apartments and condos near UCSD. If these developments are managed well, and demand is strong, things should be fine. If not, things can devolve pretty quickly. Let's not have that.— October 2, 2013 9:10 a.m.
Mastermind of $100 million mortgage scam gets 8 years
At least the two of them were convicted! Any word on what, if any, was repaid? The sentencing seems a bit light to me, but I am far from being an expert.— September 30, 2013 11:06 p.m.
Chula Vista from boom to bust to boom
Working on getting the link... http://www.mvnswim.org/ Click on team info, then click on location. Change the map to satellite and zoom in. Mission Viejo Nadadores is the team.— September 30, 2013 6:42 p.m.
Chula Vista from boom to bust to boom
The Chula Vista city plan at one time had a designated ratio (the precise amount I forget) which indicated that they were "behind" when it came to pools per capita. This was about 1999 or so. As there were many developments being built that had private pools included, the city decided to change the plan to a higher percentage. But, they were supposedly planning on building a pool/pool complex at some point. Regarding pools and high schools...I have been told that all the high schools built on the east side from Eastlake to the most recent (Olympian, High Tech?) were built plumbed for pools. But the pools were never built. Stories include the idea that everyone thought there would be pools at the Olympic Training Center that the schools could use...didn't happen. Mater Dei did build a pool, but they are private, as we all know. The high schools always have a difficult time scheduling pool time, as they are forced to share Southwest College's pools, Loma Verde and Parkway. There have been many good swimmers and water polo players from Chula Vista and the environs who could have been much better if pool access had been better. So, yes, there is a tendency to think that pools are luxuries--but if we can spend money on luxury finishes for show, why can't we spend on pools for the community? A cooperative effort with the city of Chula Vista and the developers would be great--look at Irvine, Mission Viejo! And working with the Olympic Training Center might be an option, as long as the pool facility would not be on their grounds--because that would limit access to the schools and the community. Rumor has it that Southwestern is planning on upgrading their pools, which is good--but that still would not increase the number of available pools. Just a few thoughts on the subject of pools; it would be great if there could be some follow-through. FYI--I was told that Ed Brand is the person who consistently quashed pools being built. Guess he didn't have any friends in the pool business!!— September 30, 2013 6:09 p.m.