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Short-term rentals don’t belong in residential zones, San Diego City Attorney opines
City Council land-use committee to hold discussion March 24 San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott issued a memo March 15 stating the Municipal Code doesn’t allow short-term vacation rentals in single-family residential zones. “The City has a ‘permissive zoning ordinance,’ ” the memo reads, “This...
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Lifeguard union says dispatch changes delay rescues in La Jolla and San Diego
On Jan. 21, a woman swept up by the current was rescued by a citizen at La Jolla Children’s Pool (aka Casa Beach). Lifeguard Sgt. Ed Harris, who is a steward for the Teamsters 911 union, said lifeguards were made aware of the emergency call with a 5-minute delay. “We couldn’t see it from lifeguard...
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People in Your La Jolla Neighborhood: Meet retired Village of La Jolla barber Dean Blundell
Editor’s Note: La Jolla Light’s “People in Your Neighborhood” series shines a spotlight on notable locals. Light staff is out on the town talking to familiar, friendly faces to bring you their stories. If you know someone you’d like us to profile, send the lead via e-mail to editor@lajollalight.com...
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La Jollans one step closer to reducing aircraft noise; Local committee rep attends first meeting
The March 15 meeting of the San Diego Airport Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC) subcommittee was the first with a La Jolla representative seated at the table. As his first order of business, Chris McCann of La Jolla Shores Heights, requested that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) be asked...
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Lights Out in La Jolla: Malfunction results in weeks without street lights
The David family, visiting from Arizona, walked behind a cellphone flashlight the night of Wednesday, March 15, to find their way around La Jolla Shores. The lack of street lights and malfunctioning street lamps is keeping the area in the dark. According to La Jolla Shores Business Association...
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Construction on former Burns Drugs building underway in La Jolla; Owner hopes to find new tenants within months
The commercial building at 7824 Girard Ave., where the beloved Burns Drugs store operated for 62 years before going out of business, is undergoing a remodel. The architect in charge of the project, Paul Benton, said the owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, is renovating the property to house...
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Two La Jolla-area intersections cited among City of San Diego's most dangerous
La Jolla Village Dr./I-5 S ramp and Mission Blvd./Garnet Ave. targeted From 2001 to 2015, two pedestrians were killed and seven were seriously injured at the La Jolla Village Drive and I-5 South ramp intersection, according to a report by Circulate San Diego. In the same period, 17 pedestrians...
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MCASD to host private events in La Jolla during construction
“Cocktails & Collections,” a monthly art program sponsored by the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will be held at private collectors’ homes all over San Diego throughout the construction period at their La Jolla galleries at 700 Prospect St. The next event will take place Thursday,...