August 15,
2010
August 14,
2010
An open letter from from Leo Wilson...
3rd August accident at 5th & Spruce
Another accident has occured at this dangerous Bankers Hill intersection. Yesterday afternoon’s wreck involved three vehicles. One person was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
SDPD also reported two other accidents here in
August and another in March. Since the new stop signs were placed
between Laurel and Upas at 4th and 5th, accidents have fallen there,
and made this intersection even more confusing. One Bankers Hill
resident recalls, “I had a fender bender there on July 1 when a
left-turning SUV hit my car as it was crossing Spruce from east to
west. Neither of us 
was hurt, but we had a discussion about how hard
it is to see traffic coming on 5th and what a dangerous intersection it
is...We agreed that we generally avoid it because it’s so difficult to
get a clear break in traffic to safely cross or even pull onto 5th
Avenue.”
Many have called for a simple stop sign here for years. Restaurateur Jimmy Carter has requested one at his corner for over a decade. The Bankers Hill/Park West Community Association (supported by Uptown Planners and Councilmember Kevin Faulconer) also requested a stop sign be installed. Unfortunately, action by the Uptown Partnership blocked the placement of a 4-way stop sign here. Under community pressure, Uptown Partnership has attempted to reverse their block, but sadly it wasn’t soon enough for these folks above. A local resident went over to the Uptown Partnership office to let them know of yesterday’s wreck and was surprised to learn that they close at 12:30pm every Friday. (Donna Frye pointed out last month that the salaries at Uptown Partnership grew from $164,000 to $206,000 from 2008 to 2009. She indicated that this might be a good next career move for a city councilmember. Given the hours, it appears to be a pretty lucrative part-time job.)
August 13,
2010
August 12,
2010
It’s official: gay couples can marry next week
And we celebrated in Hillcrest
What fun!! Thank you, revelers, for raising a jubilant glass to our favorite neighborhood. The Toast to Hillcrest filled the streets yesterday evening as happy folks enjoyed samples from 34 of our neighborhood’s best bars, bistros, restaurants and wine bars — both old favorites and brand new eateries! Everardo commented, “I’ve lived in San Diego for 24 years and this is the most fun I’ve ever had in Hillcrest! Re-discovering favorite haunts I hadn’t visited in a while along with finding lots of new places that I am sure to visit again!”
Hundreds of festive participants joined in the fun with many groups strategizing the most advantageous walking route — while others jumped on the double-decker bus with Benny Cartwright & Ricky
Cervantes. Thanks to
each of the businesses that offered up their best to support the Hillcrest
History Guild.
The HHG appreciates everyone’s participation in the event. Decor with
Distinction
and Apple Spice Catering passed out fresh chocolate chip cookies as
toasters checked in at 5th & Robinson....and throughout the 
evening on the open
air roof of the bus (donated by HillQuest, the Urban Guide).Did you take any fun photos? Please send them our way. And mark your calendars for next year’s party — it’s gonna be even better. (We’ll have a few added surprises!) The fifth annual Toast will again be held on the Thursday after CityFest. See you then!
August 11,
2010
August 10,
2010
August 9,
2010
Hillcrest: The Movie will be shown, too!
Local residents are encouraged to attend this week’s Hillcrest Town Council meeting on Tuesday, August 10th from 6:30-8pm at Joyce Beers Community Center. Share your thoughts — This month’s agenda includes an Open Mic — what’s on your mind? and a presentation by Hillcrest Goes Greener. Please tell your neighbors. Come for the free pasta provided by Babbo Grande, coffee and cookies and become involved to make Hillcrest even better! What future meeting topics would you like covered? Have solutions to Hillcrest’s problems? What do you think Hillcrest is doing right? or wrong?!? We need to know!
