Tuesday,
July 31,
2007
— Jim Slang who represents the
abuse victims suing the Catholic Diocese of San Diego
Monday,
July 30,
2007
—Bill Zuck’s San Diego life amid highways, malls, plazas and
parking
Sunday,
July 29,
2007
Hillcrest is ready to celebrate
The new blue and white signs also note Hillcrest’s first 100 years (1907-2007). We’ve cleaned up the neighborhood and the curbs have been repainted, too. Hillcrest is ready to party — are you?
This Thursday, August 2nd, will mark the exact date in 1907 when the “Hillcrest” Company’s tract office was first opened by William Wesley Whitson in what was then known as University Heights, Amy Whitson (William Wesley Whitson’s great great granddaughter) will be cutting a tasty chocolate cake at Fifth & University to celebrate our Hillcrest Centennial. Everyone is welcome to join the party. The noon event will also bring the Hillcrest Centennial Scavenger Quest to a close. The grand prize which includes Starlight Theatre tickets, certificates to local restaurants and three hours with
the fabulous Laura
Jane as your personal DJ, emcee, comedian or songbird for your next
party will be awarded Thursday night at the neighborhood potluck &
BBQ social. Bring a dish to share. Hamburgers, drinks
and tasty treats from local eateries will be provided. Join the fun,
meet your neighbors and help us celebrate Hillcrest’s first 100 years
at Joyce Beers Community Center in the Uptown District! Next up will be the Wednesday, August 8th movie under the stars atop Whole Foods Market. The award-winning documentary “March of the Penguins” will begin at 7:45 from their spacious rooftop parking lot — for free! Bring your family, friends, blankets and folding chairs. Then mark yours calendars for the centennial gala at the Prado on Thursday, October 4th.
Saturday,
July 28,
2007
Orange Fridays
begin...
Dozens of SD activists wearing orange gathered on all four corners of Hillcrest’s Sixth & University Friday at rush hour (as well as in Bakersfield and across the nation) to show disapproval of the Bush administration and encourage drivers to honk horns and help alter the political atmosphere into one of massive mobilization. (They will be doing it again next Friday from 5-6:30pm.)
— World Can’t Wait (think orange)
July 23 protest in Louisville, Kentucky
Friday,
July 27,
2007
Demolition of two unaltered Spanish Revival houses at 4235 and 4241 Third Avenue began this week. No permit was posted since it was a ministerial process.
Background: On Monday, Janet O’Dea (a Mission Hills preservationist) reviewed the permits reports (issued the night before). They showed that these two properties were slated for demolition. When Janet went to the site and took photos
Monday, the property at 4235 was already missing its roof, but the front door was in place as were the original windows, chimney and other character-defining features. The property next door at 4241 was behind caution tape, but had not been demolished yet. Senior Planner with SD’s Historic Resource Board, Cathy Winterrowd, confirmed that her department did not review these for historic significance. Late yesterday, a stop work order was issued (while the city looks into their process after being alerted to this problem).
These properties cleared historic review by Development Services, but because of the way they have been presented by Janet, the demolition has been put on hold for now. It is not certain that there was anything done incorrectly at this point except that to demolish these unaltered historic homes and not require further reporting is inconsistent with the 45 year review procedure.
Thursday,
July 26,
2007
First of seven Hillcrest boundary signs unveiled
Councilmember Toni Atkins and members of the Hillcrest Town Council gathered at Fifth & Upas this morning to unveil the first of seven identification signs marking the entrance to our community and noting Hillcrest’s first 100 years. The other signs will be installed before August 2nd, the exact date in 1907 when the “Hillcrest” Company’s office was first opened by William Wesley Whitson in what was then known as University Heights. Join us for free cake at Fifth & University next Thursday at noon to celebrate the Hillcrest Centennial.
Wednesday,
July 25,
2007
Over a dozen folks joined yesterday evening’s neighborhood walk led by Urban Safaris. One final walking tour will be held next Wednesday, August 1st. RSVP to 944-WALK (9255).
Hillcrest Centennial events celebrating our first 100 years will
continue the
following day at noon when free
cake will
be served at noon on Thursday, August 2nd at Fifth &
University by Amy Whitson (William
Wesley Whitson’s
great great granddaughter).
Please join us to celebrate the exact date 100 years ago when her
granddad opened his “Hillcrest” Company’s real estate office where
Union Bank now stands. The event also ends the Hillcrest Centennial
Scavenger Quest. The grand prize will be
awarded that night at the neighborhood potluck & BBQ social held at
Joyce
Beers Community Center in the Uptown
District. Then
be a part of a Hillcrest first! Enjoy a movie under
the stars on Wednesday, August 8th as the award-winning
documentary “March
of the Penguins” is shown for FREE
atop Whole Foods Market in their spacious
parking lot. Bring your family, friends and folding chairs to this fun
event.Tuesday,
July 24,
2007
[join them and wear orange at Sixth &
University this Friday from 5-6:30pm]
