Point Loma commercial center losing tenants following purchase by homebuilder
Some blame rent increases by the new owner of the Cañon Street Marine Center. A broker says the tenants had been paying less than half of market rate under the...
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Los diseños para el nuevo centro acuático de Liberty Station se están “reevaluando” después del incendio en el sitio propuesto
“Todo lo que se haga en esa zona deberá construirse desde cero”
Concepts for new Liberty Station aquatic center being ‘reassessed’ after fire at proposed site
Designs from architects enlisted by the city of San Diego and by an advocacy group have differing visions of the scope of the facility. But funding could be the biggest...
Are you ready for a wildfire? Point Loma safety seminar shares ways to prepare, protect and prevent
Individual planning is emphasized, as well as city of San Diego efforts and group preparation through Fire Safe Councils
City Council president: San Diego will need to make ‘extreme’ budget choices
With a budget deficit of more than $250 million, the San Diego will need extreme measures to close it, says Council President Joe LaCava.
El sitio de Point Loma se encamina hacia la vivienda asequible pero los residentes no están contentos
El proyecto propuesto incluiría 72 unidades divididas en tres edificios, cada uno de tres pisos de altura.
Point Loma site headed toward affordable housing, but locals aren’t happy
San Diego Housing Commission's sale of a 5-acre lot paves the way for a 72-unit development, but some object to loss of open space
Proposed four-story, 56-unit apartment/commercial building draws more opposition in Point Loma
300 people turn out for a town hall meeting exploring height, traffic, review and other issues
Design for new OB Pier gets some refinements for lighting and amenities
Some at the latest community meeting on the replacement plan question the up to $190 million project's scope and cost
Propuesta de edificio de cuatro pisos para uso residencial y comercial genera objeciones en Point Loma
El proyecto está bajo revisión por el Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo de San Diego para un permiso de construcción
Proposal for four-story apartment/commercial building raises objections in Point Loma
Concerns revolve around height, traffic, parking and the city of San Diego's review process for the project
Dos proyectos locales de vivienda para personas sin hogar se acercan a su apertura
Los dos proyectos están financiados como parte del programa Homekey de California
Two local homeless housing projects move closer to opening
The Shores at North Beach, in a renovated apartment building in Ocean Beach, and Pacific Village, in a former Ramada Inn in the Midway District, will add a total of...
Bird Rock leaning toward two neighborhood signs with natural coastal stones
Also, a project to repair median lighting along La Jolla Boulevard 'is finally moving forward'
Plan for aquatic center at Liberty Station begins to take shape with public input
Community meeting presents two conceptual designs for a two-pool facility in NTC Park
Kitchen fire shuts down Marisi restaurant in La Jolla
The Wall Street establishment likely will be closed for several days and will need to inspection before reopening, authorities say
20-unit apartment plan in OB facing big roadblock after S.D. decision
Planning Commission upholds an appeal, meaning significant changes will be needed for the project to move forward
Local trash customers suggest changes as San Diego studies new fee
Potentially adding collection of bulky items and household hazardous waste finds at a community meeting in Point Loma
La Jolla traffic board says no to latest proposal for Via Capri crosswalk
But the group votes to ask the city of San Diego to conduct a traffic study around Via Capri and Via Siena aimed at improving pedestrian safety
Scripps Research unveils newest and biggest biochemistry facility
The 83,000-square-foot Chi-Huey Wong Laboratory for Biomedical Research provides two stories of lab and office space
Point Loma Association gives a view of the past year and a look to the next
The planned Point Loma gateway sign tops the group's list of projects.
Two projects put dozens of new trees into Liberty Station
30 trees are planted at NTC Park, while a project along Womble Road is removing 47 trees and putting in 56.
La Jolla traffic board wants San Diego to adopt practices allowing lower speed limits
An initiative that could lead to lower speed limits in parts of San Diego has unanimous from the La Jolla Traffic & Transportation Board. At its meeting May 21,...
Proposal for new accessory dwelling unit gets approval from La Jolla reviewers
The La Jolla Development Permit Review Committee gave its approval to a proposal for an accessory dwelling unit that would add 1,200 square feet to the upper level above the...
San Diego unveils preferred design showing what a new Ocean Beach Pier could look like
A bait shop and restaurant. Interconnected pathways that curve into the water and split into different levels to let people experience the ocean in different ways. And a design that...
Carter Choung is a ‘Rising Star’ for his volunteerism in Pacific Beach
There is a new “Rising Star” in Pacific Beach – 17-year-old Carter Choung.During Pacific Beach Town Council’s Jan. 26 installation dinner, the council recognized the Mission Bay High School senior...
La Jollans continue call for midblock crossing on Fay Avenue as part of resurfacing project
With the city of San Diego planning to resurface Fay Avenue between Kline and Pearl streets as part of local road repairs, the La Jolla Traffic & Transportation Board heard...
Mission Bay High’s Youth Advocates launch campaign against underage drinking
of the Mission Bay High School Youth Advocates expanded their campaign against underage drinking this year to include three participating pizzerias in Pacific Beach.Sauced Pizzeria, Woodstock’s, and Luigi’s at...
T&T Board OKs street closures and no-parking zones for Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
The La Jolla Traffic & Transportation Board this week unanimously ed a request from Ann Kerr, chairwoman of the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival, for street closures and...
Traffic board narrowly gives to La Jolla Christian Fellowship expansion
The La Jolla Traffic & Transportation Board gave narrow approval Feb. 20 to an expansion plan for the La Jolla Christian Fellowship property after reviewing the potential impacts on traffic...
Crosswalk renovation on Torrey Pines Road is anticipated to fix ‘not a good situation’
An project to redevelop a crosswalk in the 2500 block of Torrey Pines Road was the subject of discussion at the La Jolla Traffic & Transportation Board's meeting Dec....
Proposal for Liberty Station aquatic center has new life after years of stumbling blocks
After years of interruptions, plans to install a multi-pool aquatic complex at Liberty Station's NTC Park in Point Loma have been revitalized following a feasibility study by the city of...
OB Playhouse reaches its final act
After a little over a decade of productions, OB Playhouse will soon close following a rent increase at its space in Ocean Beach.The community theater at 4944 Newport Ave. has...
OB Playhouse reaches its final act
After a little over a decade of productions, OB Playhouse will soon close following a rent increase at its space in Ocean Beach.The community theater at 4944 Newport Ave. has...
Residents advocating for dog walking rule change on Mission Bay boardwalk
Citing safety issues for pedestrians, two locals are trying to gain public for doing away with a time-based restriction on leashed dog walking along Mission Bay’s boardwalks.Residents Jeffery Purchin...
Delayed adaptive ‘smart’ traffic signals now expected to be completed by next summer, UC San Diego says
Looking for an update on UC San Diego's plan for a system of adaptive “smart” traffic signals intended to aid traffic flow in the university area, the La Jolla Traffic...
La Jolla Country Day’s Jaden Mangini now on offense for the Torreys this season
LA JOLLA — With his versatility and football IQ on the field and uplifting spirit off the field, quarterback Jaden Mangini is guiding La Jolla Country Day High School on a four-game...
Pacific Beach’s 43rd annual PAESAN returns on Sept. 27
The Pacific Beach Town Council is gearing up to host the 43rd annual PAESAN in Crown Point on Sept. 27 to honor first responders.Proceeds will go towards fulfilling a wish...
What could the new Ocean Beach Pier look like? San Diego unveils three possible designs
After more than five decades, the iconic Ocean Beach Pier is being reimagined, and the city of San Diego unveiled three preliminary design concepts Sept. 9 for the public to...
Midway District martial-arts team shows its chops with two world titles
The demonstration performance team from Freestyle Martial Arts in the Midway District won two world titles in July, clinching the International Sport Karate Association's U.S. Open World Martial Arts Championships...
Point Loma getting a new park in its pocket
Longtime plans to develop a small plot of land along Point Loma's Cañon Street into a park are moving forward, with the city of San Diego expected to give final...
Option for new roundabout at Ocean Beach intersection makes the rounds
The city of San Diego is exploring installing a roundabout at the intersection of Bacon Street and Brighton Avenue in Ocean Beach. City spokesman Anthony Santacroce said roundabouts, which already...
Short-term rentals remain a problem despite new San Diego ordinance, Ocean Beach leaders say
A little over two months since San Diego’s ordinance regulating short-term rentals went into effect May 1, the impacts are being realized in coastal communities like Ocean Beach, where community...
Over the Line Tournament, a 70-year tradition, returns to Fiesta Island for two weekends in July
The Over the Line Tournament on Fiesta Island, San Diego’s “Mardi Gras on the Beach,” is gearing up for its 70th annual iteration after a number of setbacks and complications...
Liberty Station’s land ship opens to the public with historical exhibit
After almost two decades of sitting idly at Liberty Station, the USS Recruit, a landlocked ship that once was used to train Navy recruits, has opened to the public. The...
Liberty Station’s land ship opens to the public with historical exhibit
After almost two decades of sitting idly at Liberty Station, the USS Recruit, a landlocked ship that once was used to train Navy recruits, has opened to the public. The...
Macrame art installation pays tribute to Liberty Station’s military ties
Artist Cat Chiu Phillips is tying together naval legacy with culture in one of her latest pieces, a recent addition to Liberty Station’s public art."Tied" is part of “Installations at...
Coast of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk returns on May 17
Foodies and epicures rejoice! The self-guided Coast of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk is returning this month.As many as 20 restaurants along Mission Boulevard, from Pacific Beach Drive to Emerald Street...
Parents’ worries about radiation halt activation of new 5G cellphone antennas at Point Loma Christian school
Activation of nine newly installed 5G cellphone antennas in Point Loma has stalled following an outcry from parents concerned about the possible health effects on nearby schoolchildren. Parents of students...
‘It all came together at the right time’: Point Loma High boys soccer team recounts magical championship run
The Point Loma High School varsity boys soccer team had a rocky regular season. A six-game losing streak, compounded largely by player injuries and sickness, landed the team in last...
Poway High’s Team Spyder 1622 headed to world championship robotics competition
After taking home multiple awards at regional competitions this season, the Poway High School Robotics team is headed to Houston to compete in a robotics world championship that will take...
Pacific Beach volunteers improve their community by cleaning up roadsides every month
On a gloomy Saturday morning last month, volunteers adorned in neon yellow safety vests had their heads down in the rain, collecting litter and debris from the roadside near Mission...
Point Loma-OB’s palm problems continue with loss of trees at Liberty Station
The palm tree arguably has come to be nearly as synonymous with Southern California as the Statue of Liberty is with New York City. The decorative plants, particularly those cultivated...
Poway resident shares his ion for space as JPL Solar System ambassador
After 40 years as a professor and a physician, Dr. Neil Farber of Poway has been selected as a Solar System ambassador for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Volunteer ambassadors in...
Poway Unified committee votes to keep two LGBTQ-themed books in libraries
A Poway Unified School District committee that reviewed two LGBTQ-themed books that had received formal complaints about their subject matter and appropriateness to students has decided that both books will...
Esports program for people with special needs kicks off at Poway high school
A new afterschool program at Abraxas High School in Poway is aiming to connect people with special needs with gaming and STEAM technology to combat social isolation and highlight opportunities...
Sellers dwindle in Ocean Beach with arrival of sidewalk vending enforcement
The boardwalk area of Ocean Beach around Veterans Plaza was once a densely packed de facto open market. Dozens of vendors sold jewelry, clothing, art, decor and more from folding...
Low-flying helicopters during Army training alarm Point Loma residents
A series of Army training exercises in the past week startled residents of Point Loma, who were alarmed by the loud rumble of several low-flying helicopters and numerous booms that...
String of Ocean Beach business burglaries spurs added security and community for victimized merchants
Several establishments in the Ocean Beach business district reported being struck by burglaries over the holiday season, with some hit more than once in a span of a few weeks....
Musicians come to the aid of Haiti at Ocean Beach benefit concert
It was Oct. 8 and Kofi Andoh was performing as an accompanying percussionist for local blues-rock outfit Band of Gringos, the headlining act for Ocean Beach Oktoberfest. After the set,...
Lease for Driscoll’s Wharf in Point Loma won’t be renewed, raising questions about what comes next
Point Loma's Driscoll’s Wharf is losing its lease when it expires April 30, creating a lot of questions about the future of the site of the longtime commercial fishing marina...
World War II veteran, a 101-year-old Pacific Beach resident, receives a special meal delivery
Pacific Beach resident Barbara Bartosik had a special visitor deliver her Meals on Wheels lunch to her home on Veterans Day.Brent Wakefield, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels San...
Scripps Oceanography’s Point Loma port continues tradition of being on the cutting edge of seagoing research
For decades, UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla has been involved in dozens of momentous research expeditions in the field of oceanography. The knowledge gained from...
Point Loma continues long tradition of being on the cutting edge of seagoing research
For decades, Point Loma has served as home port to dozens of momentous research expeditions in the field of oceanography. The knowledge gained has led to military victories and medical...
Coffee Cycle celebrates five years in Pacific Beach
Coffee Cycle celebrated five years of business in Pacific Beach this fall by releasing two special coffees, Honduras Gesha from Juan Urquia Farm and Costa Rica Café Corazón Natural.Each coffee...
Moves to reduce airplane noise on Point Loma Peninsula leave some unsatisfied
Though efforts are under way to mitigate aircraft noise from San Diego International Airport in nearby residential areas such as Point Loma and Ocean Beach, some community still have...
Moves to reduce airplane noise on Point Loma Peninsula leave some unsatisfied
Though efforts are underway to mitigate aircraft noise from San Diego International Airport in nearby residential areas such as Point Loma and Ocean Beach, some community still have concerns...
Watch surfers take to the waves during 12th annual Tourmaline Club Classic in Pacific Beach
The Pacific Beach Surf Club is gearing up for the twelfth annual Tourmaline Club Classic, set for Oct. 1 and 2 at Tourmaline Surf Park.Over 150 competitors from various surf...
People in Your Neighborhood: Point Loma’s Melissa Morris puts her ion for the ocean to work
The ocean is synonymous with San Diego's coastal communities. Protecting it is no easy feat, but Melissa Morris, a Point Loma transplant from South Florida, is one individual trying to...
Navy proposal for increased training events at Point Loma base troubles some neighbors
Military officials are reviewing a proposal to increase the number of training events at Naval Base Point Loma, including helicopter and explosives exercises, as some community argue that the...
Navy proposal for increased training events at Point Loma base troubles some neighbors
Military officials are reviewing a proposal to increase the number of training events at Naval Base Point Loma, including helicopter and explosives exercises, as some community argue that the...
‘Discrimination and harassment at every level’: Point Loma resident’s book recounts her time in the Marines
Point Loma resident Savannah Cannon is one of the San Diegans who make up the largest concentration of military personnel in the country. Now she's gearing up to release a...
Bicycle Warehouse celebrates 30th anniversary, got its start in Pacific Beach
For 30 years the Bicycle Warehouse has helped experienced riders and newcomers take to the road.The company’s journey, that has grown to five locations, got its start in Pacific Beach....
Collaborative art project brushes new life into utility boxes in Point Loma
Utility boxes near the United Portuguese SES Hall in Point Loma have a new look, thanks to students from Warren-Walker School, who painted them with a design drawn up by...
Think Blue San Diego emphasizes stormwater infrastructure needs now and in the future
When San Diego’s stormwater system was first constructed, the infrastructure was built with the primary function of preventing flooding.In the years since, insufficient budgets and additional demands from both population...
Pacific Beach Surf Club ride the waves for fun and philanthropy
Surfing is a sport that is almost synonymous with San Diego and the “spirit of aloha,” which promotes the expression of good feelings unto others.This ideology and identity is encapsulated...
Any Body Can brings youth boxing and positive message to Ramona
The Any Body Can Youth Foundation hosted a USA Boxing-sanctioned amateur boxing exhibition with 14 bouts at the Ramona High School basketball gym on Saturday.Founded in 1957 by legendary boxer...
Business Spotlight: The Document People’s lower-cost service allows ‘access to justice for everybody’
Filing legal paperwork can be daunting and expensive. A divorce or establishing a trust or power of attorney can cost thousands of dollars with the help of a legal expert....
Point Loma Nazarene’s role in Kyoto Prize Symposium aims to propel students on a scientific path
The Kyoto Prize, an award for lifetime achievements in the arts and sciences, is celebrated both in Kyoto, Japan, and San Diego. Each year, three Kyoto Prize laureates come to...
Point Loma High’s Wilson twins double their success on and off the soccer field
Twin siblings competing alongside each other in sports is a rare occurrence but one that comes with double the advantage. Twins have an inherent camaraderie and cooperation that drives them...
Proposal for Ocean Beach Pier seeks places to put discarded fishing lines
A local woman is spearheading an initiative to install receptacles for discarded fishing lines on the Ocean Beach Pier. Sarah Harron approached the Ocean Beach Town Council with the idea...
Point Loma High water polo MVP Rylie Hage is leaving a legacy as she sets her goals for college
The Point Loma High School girls water polo team went undefeated in its 10 Central League games this past season. Coach Brandon Huff says that's largely due to the efforts...
California least tern’s survival in Mission Bay depends on volunteers
The San Diego Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, is helping to restore nesting sites for a species of endangered bird in Mission Bay.The California least tern,...
After 45 years, Point Loma’s Walkabout International remains out and about as it tries to stay on its feet
Walkabout International, a Point Loma-based nonprofit organization that promotes urban, suburban and rural educational walks, marked its 45th anniversary with celebratory walks, a picnic and more on the first...
San Diego council approves ordinance to put restrictions on street vendors
A San Diego ordinance to partially ban street vendors in parks and certain pedestrian-heavy areas received approval from the City Council on an 8-1 vote March 1.The legislation, which takes...
In Point Loma High student’s garden in Ocean Beach, food philanthropy grows
The San Diego Hunger Coalition estimated that as of last March, one in three San Diegans was unable to get three nutritious meals daily. The number was typically higher among...
Robb Field, OB Rec Center and Point Loma Library being looked at for use as child-care facilities
Three city of San Diego properties in the Point Loma-Ocean Beach area have been included on a list of sites under consideration for child-care facilities as part of an initiative...
Ocean Beach holiday trees get new life through woodworking
For 41 consecutive years, the shores of Ocean Beach have been the backdrop to a gargantuan pine tree, decorated and lighted to commemorate the holiday season. Historically, once the holidays...
Pacific Beach residents have wide variety of views on New Year’s resolutions
With each new year comes the prospect of new opportunities, of self-reflection, of taking stock of one’s self and making the desired adjustments.With the turn of the calendar, a kind...
Mission Bay High students use ‘sticker shock’ to discourage underage drinking
If you purchased a pizza from Woodstock’s Pizza in Pacific Beach recently and noticed a sticker on the box discouraging underage drinking, that was due to students at Mission Bay...
Village Anchor project set to shed new light on Point Loma
After months of construction and installation, the Point Loma Association’s Village Anchor Lights project is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, according to Chairman Mike McCurdy. The...
OB’s Pacific Shores bar toasts 80 years as a regular in the community
The average life span of most independent bars is three to five years. But Pacific Shores Cocktail Lounge on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach has accomplished a rare feat —...
Time is limited for Pacific Beach residents to have a say on new council map
Pacific Beach community leaders are saying residents need to express their views on new San Diego City Council district boundaries before a Dec. 15 vote sets the lines for the...
CicloSDias celebration to make Pacific Beach streets ‘car-free’ for a day
The bicycling tradition of ciclovía, a mass recreation event that shuts roads to automobile access and allows unfettered bicycling and pedestrian use, began in Bogotá, Colombia in the 1970s. In...
Owners seek historic designation for Point Loma’s ‘Shell House’
Along Rosecrans Street in the La Playa neighborhood of Point Loma sits an unassuming Colonial Revival-style home. Colloquially known as the “Shell House” for its massive concrete seashell-shaped lawn ornament...
Long-awaited Balboa Avenue trolley station set for Nov. 21 opening
After years of anticipation and development, the Balboa Avenue transit center is slated to open Nov. 21 as part of SANDAG’s $2.1 billion Mid-Coast Trolley extension project.As one of three...
Fundraising builds foundation for many Cabrillo National Monument programs and services
Just over 400 sites across the United States are managed by the National Park Service, which helps fund their operations and upkeep. But that is just a general fund. For...
Pacific Beach businesses see pros and cons of new parking meter program
Plans for a one-year pilot program that includes parking meters in Pacific Beach's Garnet business district and a neighborhood shuttle are moving forward.On Aug. 3, the San Diego City Council...
Chorduroy makes waves with cheeky single, ‘I Hate Surfing PB’
Authenticity is something Chorduroy frontman Taylor Sandoval and his band mates keep in mind when they write their music.“People can tell if you’re not being authentic, but if what you’re...
Officials weigh how to spend state funds on Ocean Beach Pier and Barnes Tennis Center
More than $10 million in state funds will be allocated toward projects in the Point Loma-Ocean Beach area as part of California's fiscal 2021-22 budget. Some $8.4 million has been...