The City Council voted last week to amend the law to make it clear that coastal permits are required for placemaking projects. It will take a second vote of the council, expected next month, to make it final. … [Read more...] about San Diego effort to enliven commercial areas hits snag
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Commentary: How San Diego plans to address, prevent homelessness
The homelessness crisis is not unique to the city of San Diego, and working together we can be an example to other cities for how to turn the corner on his issue. This will require an unprecedented level of collaboration on the scale that San Diego has rarely seen. Our agencies — the city of San Diego and the San Diego Housing Commission — along with the Regional Task Force on the Homeless, will be accountable, action-oriented and data-driven in our approach. … [Read more...] about Commentary: How San Diego plans to address, prevent homelessness
MANA de San Diego
MANA’s mission is to empower Latinas through education, leadership development, community service, and advocacy. The organization has its Hermanitas Youth Leadership Mentor Program for at-risk Latina students; the MANA de San Diego Scholarship Program; and holds educational and professional development programs, such as the Latina Success Conference and Leadership Program. … [Read more...] about MANA de San Diego
Surf’s Up in San Sebastián
Overall we had a great experience with Pukas. Despite a little well-deserved scolding, the instructor was warm, funny and very knowledgable. Also the price was right at 27 euros per person, including board and wet suit rental (the lesson was semi-private so there were no other students). The beautiful beach is only steps away from the surf school as well. … [Read more...] about Surf’s Up in San Sebastián
Scouting Report: Aztecs at San Jose State
It’s a good thing San Jose State has been so good in the takeaway department because the Spartans have been giving up a lot of yards on defense, ranking 117th by allowing 461 yards a game. Included in that total is an average of 217.7 rushing yards allowed (118th in the country), which doesn’t bode well against a run-oriented team like the Aztecs (even if they haven’t been as effective as usual this year in rushing). … [Read more...] about Scouting Report: Aztecs at San Jose State
