October 8,
2006
“We will no longer tolerate our gay youth having to remain invisible out of fear. We are working to help create a society where gay (GLBT) and atheist youth will feel safe, accepted and loved for the beautiful individuals they are blessed to be.”
Scouting for All held a rally yesterday morning outside Boy Scouts of America (BSA) headquarters to protest the organization’s discrimination policies. Speakers will protest BSA’s national policy, which specifically excludes youth who are gay, atheist or agnostic...as well as excluding children of GLBT and atheist parents.
Former Eagle Scout Mick Rabin explained, “(BSA) will never change the policy because it’s the correct thing to do or because it’s the ethical thing to do. They will only do it because it affects them where it hits them the worst, which is in the pocketbook.”
October 7,
2006
October 6,
2006
October 5,
2006
October 4,
2006
Flowing water at Column One & Hong Kong
Wednesday evening at about 5:30pm, an out-of-control car sheared a hydrant off its base in front of Column One (at the corner of University and Fourth avenues), flooding the popular neighborhood fountain store. Thousands of gallons of water poured into the street along University causing major traffic congestion to an already busy rush hour commute. Cop cars blocked the cross-town corridor at the intersections of Fourth and Avenue while spectators watched in awe. After about a half an hour the SD fire department was able to shut off the water valve. SDG&E and the water department arrived on the scene to assess any damage on the roof, residences and nearby businesses. University Avenue between Fourth and Fifth remained blocked until after 7pm.
October 3,
2006
October 2,
2006
October 1,
2006
< August 18, 1984 University Avenue was closed as volunteer riggers hung the restored sign. Eight days later (August 26) the official lighting was held with Mayor Roger Hedgecock aiding locals Gene Coster and Lucy Killea to pull the switch. Vendors set up on the closed streets around the corner of Fifth and University. The celebration of festivities lasted till after 10pm with an attendance of about 3,000...from this modest Hillcrest street fair CityFest was born. Click here for more Hillcrest history.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 10 as the Hillcrest Business Association holds their annual meeting at the Joyce Beers Community Center. The 5pm gathering will elect a handful of new board members to two-year terms. All Hillcrest BID members are encouraged to attend and become involved in the future of our community. For more information contact the HBA at (619) 299-3330. Help guide this association to be more supportive of Hillcrest residents and merchants.
