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Tuesday, May 8, 2007	Suspension Bridge Notice The Spruce Street Bridge will be closed during part of the day over the next three weeks for repair work and cleaning/painting some of the parts, including the main suspension cables.
Monday, May 7, 2007	“Pension contributions should go toward pensions. The public understands that. So does the county Board of Supervisors. However, a stubbornly defiant county employees retirement board still does not.” — Today’s editorial in the U-T
Sunday, May 6, 2007	Pride Souvenir Program deadline is a week away! 2007’s Pride parade/festival will be held July 21-22nd, one week earlier than previous years...and the official program will hit the streets June 18. Circulation on the full color, glossy program will double to 40,000 copies... ...but retain last year’s rates. Distribution will include 16,000 copies throughout San Diego and the festival; 8,000 in Long Beach; 10,000 in Los Angeles; 5,000 in Palm Springs; and 500 copies in Las Vegas and Phoenix. Businesses and organizations are also reminded that unlike any other local Pride program, the net proceeds from this book are returned to the community in the form of contributions and grants. To be a part of this win-win publication call Nancy Moors at (619) 260-1929. Deadline: Monday, May 14.
Saturday, Cinco de Mayo, 2007	Chef Chris Walsh is Back with Bite! Hillcrest’s old Living Room Coffeehouse has been transformed into a decked-out industrial style restaurant featuring fine wines, tasty tapas creations and a champagne happy hour daily! This hot spot is the new buzz of San Diego. Sam & Chris are fondly remembered as the force behind Hillcrest’s Cafe W which closed after a fire in 2003. Bite, at 1417 University Avenue, opens today!
Friday, May 4, 2007	“The fact that we’ve been doing something inappropriate for a long period of time doesn’t make it right. As we become a more diverse society, we must have a greater sensitivity.” — Poway School Superintendent Don Phillips re: lawsuit filed for removal of religious banners
Thursday, May 3, 2007	“Providing a voice and enhancing the quality of life for Hillcrest renters and homeowners while supporting actions that benefit our neighborhood.” Want to preserve the character of Hillcrest? Neighborhood residents are encouraged to attend the next monthly meeting of the Hillcrest Town Council on Tuesday evening, May 8 at 6:30 in the Joyce Beers Community Center. The main presentation by Mission Hills resident Barry Hager will feature the proposed Interim Height Ordinance followed by discussion and a vote from residents. Other topics for Tuesday’s meeting: neighborhood watch, area recycling centers, Hillcrest Centennial and crime & graffiti reports. Please join us!
Wednesday, May 2, 2007	“The United States did not go to war in Iraq solely because of WMD. I doubt it was even the principal cause. Yet it was the public face that was put on it.” — CIA Director George Tenet in his memoir, At the Center of the Storm
Tuesday, May 1, 2007	Another Study on Hillcrest Mobility The City and Uptown Partnership are taking input on a follow-up study re: Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Avenues Traffic Calming project. In October 2005, Caltrans awarded $432,000 to the City and SANDAG to further analyze traffic and transit in that corridor. Yesterday afternoon a handful of residents and one restaurateur filled out questionaires re: intersections at Fifth Avenue and Upas, University & Washington; and Fourth Avenue at the same cross streets. The plans to cut two lanes from Sixth Avenue south of Upas along Balboa Park (one northbound, one southbound) was also shared. What do you think? A public workshop will be held on Saturday, June 23 from 9am-1pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2750 Fifth Avenue. Please look at this plan & voice your opinion.

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