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Wednesday, October 15, 2003
 Caltrans held a public meeting at the War Memorial Building to present proposals for safety improvements and roadside vegetation for Historic 163 through our neighborhood.

If you missed this event and would like to view their ideas, stop by the Uptown Partnership office at 3108 Fifth Avenue.
 163 corridor
Sunday,
October 12
 Balboa Park for All spoke out against the sweet deal the boy scouts have with the city. (thanks, dick!)
 Protest Signs
Sunday,
October 12
 Ralphs, Vons and Albertson employees take to the picket lines protesting diminishing benefits. Consider shopping at Whole Foods Market or Boney’s (aka Henry’s).
 Strikers
Sunday,
October 12, 2003
 Thousands filled the streets of Little Italy for Chalk La Strada.
 Little Italy
Saturday,
October 11
 An historic tour crosses the Spruce Street Bridge. Bankers Hill Properties is hosting a two-hour guided neighborhood walk on Saturday, November 8 at 2pm.
(limited space available, call to reserve your space).
 Spruce Bridge
Friday, October 10
 A patriotic Franco Guillen, Champion of Pride 2003, proudly wears the stars and stripes dedicated to his military brother.


Only nine months until the 30th anniversary of San Diego’s GLBT Pride.
 franco
Thursday, October 9
 Where were you for
October’s Harvest Moon?
Here it is rising over the Spruce Street Bridge.
 Full Moon
Wednesday, October 8
 Overcast most of the day. Definitely a feel of autumn in the air.
 Moon_SD
Tuesday, October 7
  Perhaps Caleefornia should now support Senator Hatch’s proposed amendment to the US Constitution so we can quickly move Arnold Governor along to the White House.
 2003 voter ballot california
Monday, October 6
 Firefighters responded quickly to Cafe W. Their prompt work contained most of damage to a portion of the kitchen area. Reconstruction began next day. Open soon, we miss you!
 Firefighters at Cafe W
Sunday, October 4
 The place to be seen on Sunday mornings is the Hillcrest Farmers Market at the DMV lot.
 
Here our favorite Basil Babe, Cynthia Bronte, smiles with new partner, Jason.
 Farmers Market
Sunday, August 10
 A record setting crowd from around the county helped Hillcrest celebrate CityFest’s 20-year anniversary of the popular streetfair.
 cityFest

 

“For many of us, Hillcrest represents the quintessential urban experience. Our neighborhood is sophisticated and trendy, yet friendly and welcoming, with the feel and personality of a small village.”

Bob Grinchuk
 HBA President, 1996
A true success story in terms of community revitalization, Hillcrest has blossomed over the past decade into one of the hippest, most happening communities in San Diego. Nestled to the west and north of Balboa Park from Park Boulevard westward to Mission Hills, Hillcrest is known primarily for its wide array of award-winning restaurants, trendy specialty stores, medical offices, two major hospitals and the largest concentration of gay and lesbian-owned businesses in the city. Those who live here enjoy a wide choice of older homes mixed in with newer, upscale apartments and condominiums. The Hillcrest Business Association throws the annual streetfair bash known as CityFest, which was originally held to celebrate the restoration and relighting of the famous neon sign at University and Fifth avenues. Hillcrest is also the proud home of the annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Pride celebration, which includes a parade through the ’hood and a two-day festival in idyllic Balboa Park (at Juniper Street and Balboa Park Way).


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