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Our Readers Write: La Jollans share their opinions about Su Casa restaurant closing; scooters; historic-property fight and more topics
There is much to report in the first month of the La Jolla Maintenance Assessment District (MAD), beginning with the ceremonial commencement of operations on Oct. 1. MAD has three contract vendors working in The Village. Their work includes landscape maintenance services, litter control/trash collection, and power washing sidewalks and trash receptacles.
La Jolla Community Calendar: Nov. 14-21, 2019 — Weekly list of local activities, events, club gatherings and civic-group meetings
Brits have them. The French have them (30,000, the most in the world). Aussies have them. Mexicans have them. La Jollans have them. You can call them traffic circles, rotaries, rotundas … or as we call them, roundabouts. Five of them have been a fixture along La Jolla Boulevard since 2008. They’ve improved traffic flow, reduced speeds, reduced collisions and reduced auto emissions. But, even after nine years, it appears that many drivers still don’t know “roundabout etiquette.”
This update covers two things: 1) the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s (SDCRAA) “Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report” (DEIR) addressing the proposed $3 billion Airport Development Project (ADP) and its impact on commercial jet noise and 2) a new DEIR for three additional 1 million gallon fuel tanks.
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Valley Farm Market’s request for a conditional use permit for off-site alcohol sales was approved (12-0-1) at the La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA) Nov. 7 meeting at the Rec Center. The request had previously received unanimous approval from the Planning District Ordinance (PDO) sub-committee. Valley Farm will soon open at 6902 La Jolla Blvd. (at Nautilus Street), where it will lease ground floor space from the Murfey Company. Russ Murfey said his firm renovated the building since purchasing the property two years ago. -
LOCAL LORE: On Sept. 25 1992, a normal Friday to everyone else, Heidi Herrera ushered two Colombian drug-cartel intermediaries out of her company’s office building and into a waiting car.
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On Tuesday morning, Nov. 12, a 50-foot eucalyptus tree that has apparently provided shade to the La Jolla Recreation Center playground for decades, was removed by workers from San Diego Tree Care.
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La Jolla resident Phil Reed, right, donates an oil painting of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus to Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Nov. 8.
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La Jolla map dealer Alex Clausen will soon be featured on not one but two television series.
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Bird Rock is in the market for a new landscaper.
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Best Bets for Events in La Jolla and San Diego: Nov. 14-20 include senior dance, chocolate seminar, panda talk, escape room for teens, orchids class, photo travelers club, music concerts, art-exhibit openings
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With Thanksgiving approaching at gigabit speed, we’re all gearing up for the big day with a main course of stress, and side dishes of angst and doubts about menu choices, modes of preparation, presentation (and dinner guests). To help make this feast a delightfully memorable one, I’ll now take your questions and offer cooking tips.
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Open House Fri Sat & Sun 1-5 (Nov. 15, 16 and 17) 3 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath Rare opportunity to own an oceanfront home in La JollaMediterranean style two story home with gated front courtyardStunning sit down whitewater views from almost every roomWalls of glass and French doors lead to expansive stone patiosOpen floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors and high ceilingsThree bedrooms feature large walk in closets and well appointed private bathsEnjoy sunset and panoramic ocean views from the upper level deckDesirable Bird Rock location within close proximity to shops and restaurants Newly reduced price of $4,950,000 Peggy Weinbrecht 858-243-2304 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 930 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 DRE #00667123
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Online Performers Group (OPG), a San Diego-based talent management group, moved to La Jolla earlier in 2019
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DMV, how do I hate thee? Let me count the ways. The first time your license expires after you turn 70, you have to show up in person at the DMV regardless of how good a driving record you have. I guess they want to make sure you haven’t gone blind and that you still have enough synapses firing to pass the written test. I decided to get my Real ID at the same time.
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A fresh crop of pioneers is smashing some preconceived notions about just who owns businesses in La Jolla.
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River the cat is missing River — the precocious outdoor cat famous for nuzzling up to pedestrians on the northern part of Girard Avenue — has vanished.
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La Jolla Crime and Public-Safety News: Incidents reported to San Diego Police, Nov. 1-8, 2019
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Last weekend in The Village, I noticed a crow hop across newly laid sod, lift a corner with his beak then check underneath for worms. After a nice long look, the crow dropped the heavy sod back into place. He was unsuccessful. But it was remarkably good thinking. His unorthodox hunt for food caused me to pause. I remembered back to another memorable moment involving crows. Scientists have long recognized the intelligence of crows. Crows and ravens have been seen using tools. But would they assist a human in distress? You be the judge ...
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Where can you find fresh produce from local growers, crafts from area artisans, live music and delicious gourmet food for breakfast and lunch — all in one place? Just head to the corner of Girard Avenue and Genter Street in La Jolla on Sundays for the La Jolla Open Aire Market, open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market has become a tradition for so many, but most who attend probably don’t know how it started. That little-known fact is what sets it apart from all other farmers markets in San Diego: It was started as a fundraiser for La Jolla Elementary School 21 years ago.
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La Jollans have several ways this Veterans Day 2019 to honor the brave people who served, and continue serving, their country. • Enjoya La Jolla Salute to Service From 3-6 p.m. throughout the Village of La Jolla, the public is invited to partake in a free afternoon filled with live music, treats, exclusive offers and surprises as part of the monthly Enjoya La Jolla event sponsored by the La Jolla Village Merchants Association.
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The Newmann Residence project, which stymied the La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA) from taking a successful vote when it was heard locally last year, was approved by the San Diego City Council at its Oct. 21 meeting.
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A person on the La Jolla High School campus has tested positive for the highly contagious virus mumps.
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For the next year-and-a-half, those looking for regular updates on the Scripps Park restroom replacement project can turn to the La Jolla Parks & Beaches (LJP&B) advisory group meetings.
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La Jolla Community Calendar: Nov. 7-14, 2019 ——— • Congregational Church of La Jolla will close its Re-Discovering & Re-Defining America concert series, 7 p.m.
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Late night robbery leaves victim injured In the late night hours of Halloween, a victim was robbed and hit with a miniature baseball bat by unknown suspects.
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