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Chula Vista condo plan misses mark again
More arrogance from developers and their friends, the "civic leaders" of the city of Chula Vista. I hope all those in the neighborhood continue turning out and making noise, calling in and stating their opinions. There is supposed to be a concept of the "public good", but in Chula Vista, that seems to be forgotten, as it is all for developers and those they have bought.— December 21, 2015 9:46 a.m.
Palomar Card Club's string of bad luck
Campaign donations? I merely ask.— December 17, 2015 3:34 p.m.
Ace Parking gets the contract again?
There are no squeaky wheels here, they have all been greased.— December 16, 2015 12:30 p.m.
Chula Vista's cleanup act
Didn't mean to hijack the thread! But-----part of the problem is that when there are places that help the homeless, some neighbors complain that those very services "encourage" more homeless people to gather in that area. I can't come up with anything that will solve the problem, but I agree with you about the GirlsThinkTank activism. What do the local homeless do when it gets below 50 degrees here?— December 15, 2015 3:59 p.m.
Chula Vista's cleanup act
Do we have estimates of the number of homeless in Chula Vista? I have seen one individual around my neighborhood for the past several years who appears to be "living rough". I have seen a few others occasionally, wearing backpacks, who might be homeless but I can't really determine. So is there data on the scope of the problem of homelessness in Chula Vista, especially as we experience colder than usual temps?— December 15, 2015 12:36 p.m.
Chula Vista's cleanup act
Mayor Salas has now been to Paris. Maybe she will have learned something about creating beautiful civic spaces that contribute to people's lives, creativity and the means to bring together a community spirit. Not to mention learning more about what more solar power can mean to this area. Let's hope that our civic leaders start really using their higher reasoning powers to bring about what this community can be--there is no future in pandering.— December 15, 2015 9:29 a.m.
Chula Vista's cleanup act
So Chula Vista wants to promote an "entertainment sector" or something to that effect. Money laundering is not going to encourage much in the line of good entertainment, unless amusement is found in drugs, gangs and the associated crimes. Possibly down the line there might be some screenplays written, but I don't think that is what our "civic leaders" are interested in. If you want to build up the waterfront, you need to have businesses that attract families. You need parks and recreational areas. You need view restaurants, you need venues that allow musical performances, you need nice plazas, you need nice places to stay. You need appealing events. I have to conclude that the donations from Mr. Souza did affect the votes and behavior of our council members and mayor. I am glad that EyeCandy is no more--as shirleyberan mentioned, that business was misrepresented to the city of Chula Vista, and early on, various reports mentioned the litigious background of the owners (wherein they would essentially hold a municipality for ransom and then leave if they were offered enough money). Will Chula Vista ever get the type of civic leadership that acts for those of us who live here, or will we be forever stuck in a limbo of backwoods thinking, backwater planning and backward motion. Forward motion would be recognizing the positives we have and building on those. Is that impossible? Or are our "leaders" incapable of recognizing the difference between positive and negative?— December 13, 2015 4:54 p.m.
A winter rose
Thanks for the listen.— December 11, 2015 8:16 p.m.
Chula Vista fetes Seven Mile Casino as FBI investigates it
That was Pfingst's opinion years ago in a former life. Doubt he would be so outspoken now, it might alienate potential clients. Regarding Bejarano, that is a really good question.— December 10, 2015 10:08 a.m.
Chula Vista fetes Seven Mile Casino as FBI investigates it
Well, well, well. I read today that this fine establishment was raided. By the FBI. Having something to do with money laundering and a few other things. I really hate to say "I told you so"---------**but what have our mayor and council members been thinking? Or is it what have they been drinking, as in the koolaid provided by those who contribute to campaign fundraising?**— December 9, 2015 2:42 p.m.