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CLIMATE CHANGE THREATENS OUR SAN DIEGO LIFESTYLE Sunny skies, warm temperatures, and gentle breezes – this is the climate for which San Diego is so justly famous. Much of our lifestyle and our local economy depend on that climate. Whether it is the lineup of surfers on their boards off
Dear Uptown News Editor: The North Park Historical Society opposes the Plaza de Panama bridge/underground parking structure and the environmental process that is being conducted for this project by the City of San Diego. Based on our review of the environmental impact report (EIR), we found that the document is
The future of the derelict building across from Urban MOs has finally been determined. Over the last few years, plans for 301 University have ranged from residential tower, to mixed use residential/retail, to boutique hotel – each with community amenities, extra parking, new residents and an active retail street scene.
In response to “Solar users feel burned” (Union-Tribune, Business section, Oct. 28): Approval of SDG&E’s proposed network use charge would unfairly increase the energy bills for customers who have installed local solar. Local rooftop solar systems have enhanced the economy and reduced our dependence on fossil fuels. But SDG&E’s active
Caterina D’Agata and Laura Bottolgia are practically giving away wine during happy hour at Tre Porcellini, which the two women from Italy opened almost a year ago. Get there before the end of the month, and a glass of house red or white will cost you only $1. If you’re a guzzler, you could essentially slam down a bottle’s worth without emptying the wallet
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS IN OLD TOWN Old Town San Diego will hold an event honoring the historic and cultural celebration, Día de los Muertos. Officially observed on Nov. 1 and 2, the Day of the Dead pays homage to the presence of the dead among the living and is
Five years ago CalTrans made a promise to the Old Town San Diego community to transfer their old headquarters building to the California Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) in order for this important piece of land to be reclaimed as the “front door” to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The parcel sits on one of the most historic and culturally significant sites in all of California, a site that is essential in telling the story of San Diego and the origins of California and the West
With the goal of capturing and nurturing talent throughout the Greater San Diego area, Gill Sotu is on a mission. Every Tuesday, the poet provides a venue for diverse artists trying to hone their craft and share it before an audience.
The weekly open mic event, known as Train of Thought, is open to all artists, including musicians, comedians and poets. The ground rules are few, but Sotu said he insists the crowd provide a supportive atmosphere, meaning no heckling from the peanut gallery
The architectural heritage of our historic San Diego is under assault! Look around. Vinyl windows with ersatz colonial grids are infecting our pretty, early 1900’s homes everywhere! This home “improvement” trend is rampant and insidious, it’s spreading like a disease, and it’s defiling the beauty of the charming buildings around us
West Coast Tavern 2895 University Ave., San Diego CA 92104 (North Park) 619-295-1688 Happy Hour: 4 to 6 p.m., daily By Dr. Ink If you can spare a $2 bill, which most of us readily can’t because of their obscurity, West Coast Tavern will gladly accept it and then charge