Wednesday,
September
24,2008
— Fireman Alex Kane explaining
his emotional distress suffered by riding the truck in 07’s pride parade
[U-T story re: that parade, note the paragraph
beginning with “Historic”]
Tuesday,
September
23,2008
Update: Councilmember Toni Atkins’ office has confirmed that the
Sixth Avenue sewer project is still on track for completion at the end
of this month. According to the Project Manager, the contractor has
been notified that if road closure needs to extend beyond that point,
the contractor will be responsible to provide a one-lane directional
for both north and south lanes.
Monday,
September
22,2008
After nearly two decades at the helm of the Hillcrest Business Improvement Association, San Diego’s oldest business improvement district (BID), Warren Simon has informed the HBA board of his upcoming retirement. Simon has been the executive director of the organization since 1989. The previous director was State Senator Christine Kehoe who left the position to run for her first term on the San Diego City Council. The HBA board is outreaching for another individual who is creative, has vision for our community and is up to the task of serving a vibrant and diverse association of 900+ members — an exciting career opportunity for the right person. Do you know someone who would like to apply for the position?
The new executive director will be responsible for managing all programs and projects in accordance with the mission of the organization, prepare grants/funding proposals, monitor all fiscal operations and represent the Association at various public forums. CityFest, Hillcrest Farmers Market, Mardi Gras and Taste of Uptown are among the events that the Hillcrest Business Improvement Association office oversees. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a major role in the future of one of America’s Top Ten Great Neighborhoods.
The selected applicant will have approximately five to seven years experience with nonprofit groups, BIDs, MADs or other related businesses; be proficient in Excel, Word and QuickBooks; and have expert written and verbal communication skills. MBA is a plus. The Hillcrest BID is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit your resume and salary requirements to: Hillcrest Business Association, 302 Washington St, #735 San Diego, CA 92103 or email an electronic reply to the HBA board.
Sunday,
September
21,2008
The Hillcrest Farmers Market, voted San Diego’s best, was held along Normal Street next to the DMV. It’s the place for fresh farm produce, crafts, flowers, food and toe-tapping entertainment by Shawn P. Rohlf and the 7th Day Buskers. The market is open every Sunday from 9am-1pm — rain or shine.
Saturday,
September
20,2008
25 volunteers clean up Buchanan Canyon
During today’s 24th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day the Friends of Buchanan Canyon, a University Height group that is a part of the citywide San Diego Canyons Coalition, hosted a canyon cleanup. Volunteers from throughout mid-city converged at Johnson & Hayes Avenues at 9am to begin the work.
This is the second year that the group has hosted a cleanup in Buchanan Canyon, and the results show the effectiveness of its efforts. Last year, the Friends (photo above) gathered more than 800 pounds of debris, including mattresses, sofas and large truck tires. This year, the loot was lighter — a total of 98 pounds of debris and eight pounds of recyclables — but the cleanup was just as important. Among the most prevalent items were cigarettes and cigarette butts (75 collected), food wrappers and containers (58) and plastic bags (29). The most unusual” find went to Dave Flietner for a pair of pink size 42 women’s panties!
The group’s work benefits the coast because much of the urban debris collected here today would eventually end up fouling our coastline as Buchanan Canyon’s watershed empties into the San Diego River Valley and ultimately the ocean. Today’s event was sponsored locally by San Diego Coastkeeper, I Love a Clean San Diego and the California Coastal Commission. The Friends of Buchanan Canyon work to restore native habitat in University Heights’ largest canyon. The group has eradicated invasive species like arundo donax and plants natives on the canyon slopes and willows in the streambed. They meet at 9am on the 3rd Saturday each month at the corner of Johnson and Hayes Avenues in University Heights. Next month’s project (on October 18th) involves erosion control and management.
Friday,
September
19,2008
Like the rest of the nation, Hillcrest’s economy is hurting
Please help support 92103 businesses with your dollars. Think
globally, but spend locally. Hillcrest’s many second-hand stores will
help your bottom line, 
and besides protect our
environment by helping us recycle, it’s good to support the Hillcrest
economy.
Leave the car a few blocks away and walk into the village to avoid core congestion and a hungry parking meter. If you need to drive in, park in one of the 390 spaces under Union Bank and Village Hillcrest where many local businesses will validate your parking ticket. Step in, browse, enjoy and help the local economy…buy!
Thursday,
September
18,2008
— David Rolland in this week’s
CityBeat editorial re: the Navy & the Manchester project
