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VOLUME 28
ISSUE 2 FIND
Feb. 11 – March 10, 2022 OUT
WHO
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EDUCATION
Davies joins Patriots
Patrick Henry High has new football
coach Page 4
MISSION TRAILS
Year in review
The new Snapdragon Stadium is taking shape in Mission Valley. (Courtesy photo SDSU Athletics)
Aztecs ready for stadium changes
By DAVE THOMAS What was once a large parcel Sports Park in Carson, the San Snapdragon Stadium, which
of land that played home to the Diego State University Aztecs will initially went by the name Aztec
Looking back at nature’s year Page 8 If you have spent time recently Chargers, Aztecs, Padres and finally have a real place to call Stadium, is set to take centerstage
in Mission Valley or driven either more has been taking on a dras- home later this year. That is one later this year at an estimated cost
side of the I-8 freeway, you like- tically new look. literally only yards from where of $310 million.
FOOD & DRINK ly have noticed change taking After a few seasons of playing they played football for decades
Microenterprise meals arrive place. “home” games at Dignity Health and created many memories. SEE SDSU NEW STADIUM, Page 12
Keeping Navajo Canyon healthy is a priority for many volunteers
Navajo Canyon is bounded on
the east by Del Cerro and on the
west by Allied Gardens.
The canyon encompasses near-
Cooking at home Page 12 ly 141 acres with an out-and-
back 1.25 hiking trail miles from
Mound Avenue to Adobe Falls
CONTACT US Road. It was once designated for
Editorial continuation of Navajo Road to
(858) 270-3103 x130 then Highway 80, but luckily it
dave@sdnews.com was decided that Waring Road
was a more attractive route. The
Advertising terrain was not then suitable for
(951) 296-7794 profitable development so the ar-
hfine@sdnews.com ea was zoned to City Open Space
and the canyon was saved to be
www.sdnews.com Keeping the Navajo Canyon area healthy is a passion for these volunteers. The group met last month on a Saturday to
San Diego Community Newspaper Group spruce up the area. (Courtesy photos)
SEE NAVAJO CANYON, Page 7
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Waiting for development of All People’s Home Sellers:
How to Get the Price You Want and Need
Church on College Avenue continues San Diego - When you decide to sell your home, setting your
asking price is one of the most important decisions you will
By DAVE THOMAS ever make. Depending on how a buyer is made aware of your
home, price is often the first thing he or she sees, and many
homes are discarded by prospective buyers as not being in the
If you thought everything was appropriate price range before they're even given a chance of
finalized with All People’s Church showing.
building its new facility on College
Avenue soon, the answer is no. Your asking price is often your home's "first impression",
and if you want to realize the most money you can for your
The subject matter came up
home, it's imperative that you make a good first impression.
again at the January meeting of
the Navajo Community Planners This is not as easy as it sounds, and pricing strategy should
Inc. (NCPI). Nothing of note was not be taken lightly. Pricing too high can be as costly to a
decided on the pending project. What the All People’s Church on College Avenue will look like once built. homeseller as pricing too low. Taking a look at what homes in
(Rendering courtesy All People's Church) your neighborhood have sold for is only a small part of the
The planning group said last
process, and on it's own is not nearly enough to help you make
month it was waiting on an en- the best decision. A recently study, which compiles 10 years of
vironmental impact report (EIR). “We understand that change manner and asked clarifying ques- industry research, has resulted in a new special report
In a NCPI meeting in November can be difficult,” All People’s tions or who have shared sugges- entitled "Homesellers: How to Get the Price You Want (and
of 2021, there was a move to form Church Pastor Robert Herber stat- tions of how we can best enhance Need)". This report will help you understand pricing strategy
an ad-hoc committee for review ed in comments to Mission Times or serve the community. We have from three different angles. When taken together, this
of the church’s program environ- Courier and College Times Courier. really tried to listen and have made information will help you price your home to not only sell, but
mental impact report (PEIR). “Through this process we have at- numerous adjustments to honor le- sell for the price you want.
With information being re- tended almost two-dozen meetings gitimate needs. Ultimately, we are To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your
quested regarding the draft EIR to present our updates and answer honored to own land in the beau- FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-800-270-1494 and
and a draft traffic report, the po- questions. We have also hosted our tiful Navajo Community, and look enter 1016. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a
tential building of the church is own open-house for the adjacent forward to joining the diverse faith week. Get your free special report NOW to learn how to price
not going to happen soon. Once residents, as well as offered to meet communities of this area to serve your home to your maximum financial advantage.
those two drafts are offered, all with community leaders. We are the residents.”
Dan Smith eXp Realty 01346593
the details regarding construction very thankful for the residents
will be available. At that point, the who have come to us in a gracious SEE ALL PEOPLE'S CHURCH, Page 6
public has 45 days to respond to
the city. That would be on why
they back or oppose the planned
project.
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EDUCATION
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ST. THERESE ACADEMY Davies to lead football program at Patrick Henry High
DEL CERRO | ALLIED GARDENS By DAVE THOMAS our school and community. That’s
a non-negotiable for me. It’s ex-
NOW ENROLLING!
There is a new head football pected that our football players
coach ready to guide Patrick at Patrick Henry are leaders and
Henry High School this coming quality people on and off the field.”
PRE-KTHRU 8THGRADE season. Davies noted the team, and the
Colby Davies was recently leaders on it will set the goals for
Thank You named head coach of the program the season.
and will be walking the sidelines “It’s their team not mine, so it’s
for Voting Us when the Patriots take to the field important that their voices are
Best Of! in 2022. heard and we develop a plan to
A three-sport athlete at help guide them,” Davies stated. “I
Steilacoom High School in want to know their short and long Colby Davies (Courtesy photo)
Call today Washington State, Davies played term goals, as well as their individ-
his college football at both ual and team goals. It’s our job as a Pat r ick Hen r y lost t o
(619) 583-6270 Western Washington University coaching staff to help guide them Birmingham 42-35 in the CIF
Preschool License #372005988 and Pacific Lutheran University. and coach them in a way that helps Division III-A regional champi-
6046 Camino Rico San Diego, CA 92120 Davies has a Bachelor of Science them achieve their goals.” onship bowl game.
degree in kinesiology and a For any kids thinking of com- “We are very excited to welcome
Master’s in teaching. ing out for the program, Davies our new Football Head Coach,
“After a year of coaching college encourages them to give it a go. Colby Davies, to Patrick Henry
football at the Division I level, I “We are going to play a very ex- High,” Principal Michelle Irwin
55 knew I wanted to go back to a head
high school position and teach-
citing brand of football and have
a lot of fun doing it,” Davies re-
commented. “Colby comes to us
with a wealth of knowledge about
ing position,” Davies comment- marked. “I look forward to helping football but most importantly, the
ed. “San Diego has always been a build this team and becoming a heart and soul to guide and men-
place I’ve wanted to live and have part of the Patrick Henry commu- tor our student athletes.
really enjoyed while visiting.” nity and creating a high level of “Colby will be a great addition
For Davies, having played the excitement with our program. We to our athletic program,” Irwin
sport in high school and col- will place very high expectations continued. “Colby has experi-
lege should help him better re- on ourselves but we will have ence leading a high school football
late to the young men he will be a blast going through the pro- program and coaching for a D-1
coaching. cess and working to meet those college, Portland State. I firmly
“It allows me to have a pretty expectations.” believe he can coach and men-
good understanding of what our Patrick Henry went 10-3 last tor our student-athletes to play
student-athletes goals are and season, running off eight wins in high school and college as he
how to help them achieve those straight after opening the early has experience coaching in both
goals,” Davies continued. “In our portion of the season at 2-2. arenas.”
football program it will always The Patriots captured the CIF
be a point of emphasis to build San Diego Section Division IV —Reach editor Dave Thomas at
strong leaders and role models in championship. Dave@sdnews.com.
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6 OPINION / NEWS
Feb. 11 – March 10, 2022
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In the US vs. Covid, Republicans that enact disease prevention
efforts, instead providing it on-
ly to districts that prohibit pub-
have sided with the virus lic health measures. Florida’s
Governor Ron DeSantis who has
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tribes has chosen to brand itself vaccines are stunningly effec- their students from Covid, is so
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as a nihilistic death cult. tive, and that they save lives. In cowardly he now refuses to even
Originally, Republican oppo- December 2021, unvaccinated declare if he has received a vac-
By SEAN QUINTAL sition to public health mandates Americans were 97 times more cine booster or not. DeSantis cal- EDITOR PRODUCTION
Dave Thomas x130 MANAGER
was frequently framed in eco- likely to die of Covid than those culates that he is politically safer dave@sdnews.com Chris Baker x107
August 2021: The rock singer nomic terms; understandably, who are vaccinated and boost- in his tribe to distance himself chris@sdnews.com
who called himself Meat Loaf de- because lockdowns and restric- ed. Further, through November from, and to profess skepticism CONTRIBUTING
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scribed to an interviewer his un- tions on business took an un- 2021, the Commonwealth Fund of, free life-saving medicine. In Kendra Sitton x136 CONSULTANT
yielding opposition to public health mistakable toll on the economy. estimated Covid vaccines have doing so, he contributes to the Tom Melville x131 Heather Fine x118
mandate: “If I die, I die, but I’m not But thereafter, mask-wearing be- saved as many as 1.1 million death of those very people whose Dave Schwab x132 (951) 296-7794
hfine@sdnews.com
going to be controlled.” came a sort of symbol for one’s American lives, and have pre- votes he so cynically covets. CONTRIBUTORS
January 20, 2022: Meat Loaf political identity. Despite the vented 10.3 million hospital- Both Meat Loaf and Robert Karen Austin (CTC only) ACCOUNTING
dies. From Covid. incontrovertible fact that masks izations. Yet tens of millions of LaMay were celebrated on Fox Ellen Bevier (CTC only) Heather Humble x120
Wendy Hauffen accounting@sdnews.com
October 2021: Washington State protect individuals and reduce Americans refuse to take this News, and other right wing me- Shain Haug
Trooper Robert LaMay retires from the spread of airborne disease, simple action. dia, for their anti-mask, anti-vax Sam Litvin BUSINESS
the force rather than agree to the the GOP tribe began to assert C on se quent ly, because public proclamations. Each lent Sean Quintall CONSULTANT
Sarah Ward David Mannis
Covid vaccine mandated for all that masks were an infringement Republican politicians have now his voice to a movement that lit- Patricia Simpson
public safety workers by the state’s on freedom. Setting aside the fact embraced opposition to life-sav- erally asks its adherents to put PUBLISHER
Governor, Jay Inslee. In dramatic, that masks protect others, and ing medicine as a marker of be- their lives at risk to prove their WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA Julie Main
Dave Thomas (858) 270-3103 x106
self-promoting fashion, LaMay re- that decent people are happy longing to their tribe, they must allegiance. Now both of those dave@sdnews.com julie@sdnews.com
corded himself on video as he signed to take reasonable steps to pro- now face the reality that their cra- voices are forever silent, prema-
off on his police radio for the last tect others in their community, ven political calculations are lit- turely and tragically. And those
time. His parting words: “Jay Inslee these same “freedom lovers,” do erally killing their supporters. In are but two of the hundreds of
can kiss my a**.” not seem to mind being required January, US News conducted an thousands American voices we
January 28, 2022: Robert to wear shirt and shoes into a analysis of Covid data alongside will never hear again, many be-
LaMay dies at age 51. From Covid. restaurant, even though bare voting results from the 2020 pres- cause of a misplaced devotion to
The above instances are trag- feet, unlike infected breath, can- idential race. These data reveal some vague, group identity.
ic, not just because of the grief not jeopardize the lives of others. that the counties where Trump All decent people offer sym-
and loss for those men’s families, Then, with the advent of vac- received the most votes by a large pathy and comfort to those who
but because those deaths were cines, opponents of public health margin have a 52% higher death have lost loved ones. The current
likely preventable. Both the measures could no longer offer an rate than in the counties where version of the Republican Party,
singer and the state trooper are economic argument, because it is President Biden won by a large however, ceased being decent
but two public examples of the the vaccines that allow us to re- margin. And the numbers cor- long ago. Rather than act to OPINIONS/LETTERS: Mission Times Courier
encourages letters to the editor and guest
current state of political tribal- turn to work and that make it pos- relate: the larger Trump’s margin protect Americans, they gro- editorials. Please email submissions to
ism in this country. Most tribes sible for our businesses to function of victory in a county, the greater tesquely exploit their support- dave@sdnews.com and include your phone
have symbols or totems to mark fully. The available data demon- the disparity in the death rate. ers for money and votes, even number and address for verification. We
allegiance or membership. Often strate that nearly half of this win- To remain popular in their as body after body of those same reserve the right to edit letters for brevity and
members will swear an oath or ter’s hospitalizations could have death-cult tribe, Republican pol- supporters are laid to rest. The accuracy. Letters and guest editorials do not
necessarily reflect the views of the publisher
allegiance, and perhaps wear been prevented if the U.S. had iticians now must resort to per- Republican Party can call itself
or staff.
some sort of uniform. Sometimes vaccination rates similar to the formative resistance to sensible by many names, but please let
these are physical expressions, leading European countries. So public health measures. Arizona us never allow it to shamelessly SUBMISSIONS/NEWS TIPS: Send press releas-
like tattoos or adornments on who’s ruining the economy now? Governor Doug Ducey, whose refer to itself again as “pro life.” es, tips, photos or story ideas to
the body. In extreme cases, Once the free vaccines became state is second only to Mississippi dave@sdnews.com.
tribes can become ghoulish and widely available, the cynical in Covid deaths per 100K res- —Sean Quintal writes on
For breaking news and investigative story
demand sacrifice from their “freedom” arguments took on idents, refuses to give federal behalf of the La Mesa Foothills ideas contact the editor by phone or email.
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Krvaric, DeMaio slated to to speak at March 8 GOP event
month. © 2022. All rights reserved.
At our luncheon, we also heard DeMaio, chairman of Reform candidate forum in May, so keep
from Perry Yee, founder of Active California and host of the an eye out for further details. We
Valor. As a former Navy SEAL, DeMaio Report on NewsRadio will be hearing from candidates
Perry created the organization 600 KOGO where he uses his running for a variety of positions
By WENDY HAUFFEN to connect veterans with families media platform to inform, en- so that YOU can make an in-
that lost a loved one in a service-re- gage and inspire common-sense formed decision about your vote.
As expected, we hosted a full lated death (Gold Star Families). Californians to get involved in Make your voice heard this
house at the February luncheon Our next luncheon will fea- the fight to take back their state election season! We are tired of
for the Republican Women of ture guest speaker Tony Krvaric. from socialism. We will be hear- hearing about hypocritical elect-
California - Navajo Canyon. He will be sharing his thoughts ing from DeMaio on the latest ed officials who want to take
We were joined by Christian on the upcoming elections. news from Reform California guns away from you but contin-
Hartsock, a chief investigative Krvaric is chairman emeritus and what we can do to help. Join ue to have paid bodyguards, and
reporter for Project Veritas, with of the Republican Party of San us on March 8 at the Legacy who impose mask mandates on
well over 100 attendees. A riv- Diego County, where he served for Resort Hotel & Spa. Register at us and our children but attend
eting and fascinating presenta- 14 years as volunteer chairman. www.rwcnavajocanyon.org. large sporting events without a
tion! Be sure to keep up to date He is Croatian by blood, Swedish As we gear up for 2022, we are care in the world.
on the great work Project Veritas by birth, American by Choice, getting ready for a busy election
is doing to expose hypocrisy and and embodies and understands season. Republican Women of —Wendy Hauffen writes on
lies in the media and in political conservative Republican values. California - Navajo Canyon is behalf of the Republican Women of
campaigns. We will also be joined by Carl looking forward to holding a California – Navajo Canyon.
All People's Church been resolved. A screen check According to the church, Editor's note: Mission Times LA JOLLA
draft EIR is being reviewed by the proposed project is await- Courier reached out to Navajo
CONTINUED FROM Page 3 City staff. ing an environmental review Community Planners Inc. (NCPI)
“After the entitlements are prior to a vote from the Navajo for comment on story but did not
Herber added the project has received and once all building Community Planners Inc. (ad- hear back.
been through several review cy- permits are approved, construc- visory vote), the San Diego
cles to date with the City of San tion is anticipated to take about Planning Commission and ulti- —Reach editor Dave Thomas at
Diego and all project issues have 12 months,” Herber commented. mately San Diego City Council. Dave@sdnews.com.
sdnews.com FEATURE Feb. 11 – March 10, 2022
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Navajo Canyon
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2021 iNaturalist observations from MTRP – year in review
By PATRICIA SIMPSON NURTURE EACH OTHER is a very special and enjoyable
We all need a massage once event.
In 2021, nearly 900 iNatural- in a while, or in this case a good
ist users visited Mission Trails preen session. iNaturalist user CHOOSE MEALS CAREFULLY
Regional Park and posted more Millie Basden (milliebasden) cap- MTRP photographer David
than 13,000 observations. Special tured a tender moment between Cooksy found a gorgeous
thanks to the roughly 1,200 peo- two Common Ravens (https:// California Scrub-Jay (https://
ple who helped confirm identifi- www.inaturalist.org/observa- www.inaturalist.org/observa-
cations to catalog a total of 1,556 tions/101494336). While birds tions/103389024) collecting
different species! Let’s take a look preen themselves all the time acorns near Kumeyaay Lake.
back and see what lessons can to stay clean and keep up with Scrub-jays are oak tree propa-
be learned and maybe this will feather maintenance, the top of gators. They collect acorns and
help us with a few New Year’s their own head is an impossible often place them under wet litter
resolutions. place to reach. Having a friend, A Woodland Skipper could be the next prey of this Praying Mantis. (Photo
In 2022, let’s: sibling, or mate preen that spot SEE INATURALIST, Page 9 courtesy of Craig Chaddock)
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your safety and the safety of oth-
ers. I’m not sure how informed of
danger this Woodland Skipper
snooze on the curvy trunk of a
willow tree. Navajo Canyon
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of Kim Morris will also host
family-friendly events such
as bird watching and inter-
(https://www.inaturalist.org/ob- VISIT NEW PLACES pretive hikes to learn about
or into damp soil for later retrieval. servations/96927309) was, but the A Lewis's Woodpecker (https:// dozen in all, assembled at the native species in the canyon
Forgotten snacks often sprout into Praying Mantis behind it was very www.inaturalist.org/observa- Easton Court trailhead. and will continue its trash
tree saplings. much aware of a potential meal. tions/103386102) decided to visit Kindra Hixon, outreach removal efforts at Adobe Falls
Other critters prefer large Praying Mantises usually station Mission Trails Regional Park for manager for San Diego Road and Alvarado Canyon
meals consumed less often. A tiny themselves near a bloom and stand Halloween and is still being seen Canyonlands, led them on Road.
Buttonhook Leaf-beetle Jumping very still or sometimes move slight- by many visitors, birders and a hike from Easton Court to That was the long, slow
Spider (https://www.inaturalist. ly as if they were a branch swayed non-birders alike. The park is not the Mound Avenue trailhead curve. Now for the fast break.
org/observations/90811366) can by the wind. This allows them to be a usual hangout for this San Diego where the trash receptacle is The canyon is huge. It will
enjoy a meal 1.5 times its body size. undetected until they can ambush County winter visitor. The large located. She showed us the take decades of hard work
It will be able to skip meals for 2 to an unsuspecting prey. This butter- woodpecker normally prefers the plants and the traces of the to realize the goal of a natu-
3 days or up to a week after such a fly was lucky and got away… this east-county mountain wood- animals that make up the flo- ral environment. And even
feast. Some snacks are just better time. lands. It seems this bird found ra and fauna. She laid out the then it will take constant at-
avoided. This was a hard lesson to MTRP and the beautiful San Diego day’s work, the physically de- tention to preserve what has
learn for a Striped Racer (https:// VALUE A GOOD NIGHT’S (OR River corridor a fine spot for the manding removal of invasive been gained. Navajo Canyon
www.inaturalist.org/observa- DAY’S) SLEEP holidays. ice plant that was working its must be thought of as a gen-
tions/101169120) who engaged If you are a Ruddy Duck (https:// way down from adjacent resi- erational endeavor. The hard
with a San Diego Alligator Lizard. www.inaturalist.org/observa- STAND TALL AND ENJOY THE dences, of castor bean plants, work can only be done on our
The snake grabbed the lizard by the tions/68944329), Lake Murray’s VIEW of horehound bushes, and of hands and knees with garden
neck, but then the prey did some- waters are the perfect place to Whether you’re a tall plant like other invasive species that, if tools and trash bags.
thing unexpected. You may have enjoy a nice morning nap. Diving this Chaparral Yucca (https:// left unchecked, will continue Begin now by registering
heard of lizards dropping their tails for your own food (seeds, roots, www.inaturalist.org/observa- replacing the native plants. with San Diego Canyonlands
as a defense mechanism, but did you insects) can be a tiring exercise tions/72987031) or a small fun- The results are best un- at https://www.sdcanyon-
know that Alligator Lizards will bite and it’s important to get some rest gus known as a Milky Conecap derstood from the before and lands.org/ and with Friends of
their own tail to avoid being swal- between meals. Of course, if you (https://www.inaturalist.org/ob- after pictures of one of the Navajo Canyon at http://www.
lowed by snakes? This Striped Racer are a nocturnal mammal and pull servations/86440460), you can areas they cleared. The crew aggccouncil.org/friendsofna-
eventually had to give up his meal an all-night shift, it is important to stand tall and enjoy the view from removed more than 300 vajocanyon.html. Join the
and the lizard went free. find a comfortable and safe place to wherever you stand. MTRP offers pounds of invasive material team every third Saturday.
sleep during the day. At Kumeyaay walking and hiking opportunities that cleared the way for native Navajo Canyon needs you.
BE AWARE OF YOUR Lake, a family of Common at all elevations and with all the plantings. You can see how
SURROUNDINGS Raccoons (https://www.inatural- rain we got in December, there’s much more must be taken out. Editor’s note: Article and
It’s always a good idea to be ist.org/observations/68745932) bound to be plenty of views to The Friends of Navajo photos courtesy of Shain Haug,
aware of your surroundings, for was spotted getting a good day admire. Canyon under the guidance Kindra Hixon and Kim Morris.
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Friends of Del Cerro makes it
more fun to play basketball
By JAY WILSON
Mark Allan, vice president of
the Friends of Del Cerro (FODC),
announced the new basketball
backboards for the recently re-
surfaced basketball court at the
Princess Del Cerro Park have been
installed. The new backboards
were purchased by the FODC at a
cost of $2,000 and include a new
basket and net. Through the ef-
fort of Kelly Wood, the city’s park
and recreation area manager for
this area, the City of San Diego re-
surfaced the basketball court and
installed the backboards.
After several postponements The new backboards for the basket-
due to weather and schedul- ball court at Princess Del Cerro have
been installed. (Photo by Mark Allan)
ing conflicts, the long-awaited
tour of Adobe Falls was held on
Monday, Feb. 7. The tour, con- complete in their final year. Senior
ducted by Adobe Falls authority, students work in teams that are
included SDSU professor Dr. Eric structured like an industrial de-
Frost, Dr. John Love, Professor of sign team, with specific tasks
Biochemistry, SDSU Vice President for each member based on their
of Business and Financial Affairs major and experience. They work
and Chief Financial Officer under the joint guidance of a fac-
Agnes Wong Nickerson, SDSU ulty advisor and a mentor from
Associate Vice President, Real the industry on real projects and
Estate, Planning & Development problems that come directly from
Bob Schulz, SDSU Associate Vice SDSU’s partners.
President Business Operations At the end of the tour, every-
Eric Hansen and members of the one agreed we should schedule a
FODC board of directors and Del meeting within the next month
Cerro residents. to further discuss the potential
Jackie O’Connor, the president of to SDSU in developing the area
the FODC commented, “We were including agricultural and envi-
very pleased to have the four grad- ronmental uses.
uate students from SDSU’s Public The FODC’s Neighborhood
Administration and Criminal Watch Committee recently met
Justice Department join us on the and finished the plans to install
tour. The FODC was again select- 20 Neighborhood Watch signs
ed to participate in a Capstone in neighborhoods surrounding
Project through SDSU. The grad- Hearst Elementary School. The
uate students are collecting data signs were also purchased by the
as part of the second phase of an FODC.
assignment to evaluate solutions For more information about the
for the safety of Del Cerro residents FODC visit our website at friend-
specifically targeting the impact sofdelcerro.org
of all the trespassing through city Our Park and Recreation
of San Diego and private property Centers in Allied Gardens and
as individuals continually trek to San Carlos are hosting spring
Adobe Falls.” events on Saturday, April 2. The
A Capstone Project, like its Allied Gardens event is from 10
namesake, represents the pinna- a.m. to noon and is located at
cle achievement of a student’s ac- 5155 Greenbrier Ave. The recre-
ademic career. It is a two-semester ation staff says “Please join us for
senior/Masters design project that a morning filled with lots of fun
all SDSU students are required to activities for kids of all ages! We
will have basket decorating, bun-
ny face craft, and each child may
take home their very own bag of
fun filled eggs! Join us for the fun.
For more information, call (619)
235-1129.”
The San Carlos Recreation
C e n t e r ’s e ve n t “ S p r i n g
Celebration” will be from 4 p.m.
to 7 p.m. and is located at 644
Lake Badin. “As we continue to
try and remain safe during the
ongoing pandemic in place of our
traditional egg hunt, we will have
pre-filled candy bags to hand out
(while supplies last). Join us for
some fun spring carnival games,
crafts, and a picture with the
Spring Bunny. We hope to see
you here!”
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Local FIRST LEGO League
Edge Invitational, a remote event
scheduled for May 13–15.
Finally…the San Carlos Branch
Coming to District 7 own very hectic build season for
teams, Garage Engineers (FLL
50739) and Krazy LEGO Bots (FLL
Library Robotics Extravaganza is
also hoping to return later this
the “Rapid React” challenge. 34264) will be competing at the spring!
District 7 Dispatch As always, do not hesitate to They will be competing in the Spring Showdown on April 30, as This Extravaganza is an excel-
reach out if there is anything my San Diego Regional tournament will the Pershing Middle School lent opportunity to see our com-
office can assist you with. You from March 18–20, 2022 at the teams, Robotic Panthers (FLL munity’s robots in action, and
By RAUL A. CAMPILLO
can always reach us by phone Del Mar Fairgrounds. This is 55271, 55272, 55273, 55275). to meet our local FLL, FTC, and
at 619-236-6677 or by email at expected to be a live, in-person The theme is “Planes, Trains, FRC teams. Past Extravaganza
In August 2021, I joined my RaulCampillo@SanDiego.gov. event. The region is monitor- and Robot-Mobiles,” and fingers attendees have included SDSU
colleagues in approving $293 ing the COVID-19 environment are crossed that this event will teams, underwater teams, and
million in appropriations, in- —Raul Campillo represents to determine whether specta- be a return to live matches! The a SWAT team robot! It’s always
cluding roughly $40 million for District 7 on the San Diego City tors will be allowed. Additional Garage Engineers will also be a fun morning; contact info@
the Mayor’s Sexy Streets initiative. Council. information and updates are participating in the 2022 Western hcstemm.org for more details.
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State for more than $85 million.
Before that summer was over,
the school officially would end up
Microenterprise home kitchen operation
Coming off an outstanding 12-2
owning the land.
According to Derek Grice, SDSU initially passed for a two-year test period
season, including a 38-24 victory executive associate athletic di-
in the Frisco Bowl over UTSA last rector for Mission Valley develop- By ROBIN DOHRN-SIMPSON
December, SDSU’s win total was a ment, everything is on schedule
school record. for the new stadium to open on San Diego County supervisors
With football set to return to time. voted unanimously recently
Mission Valley this season (SDSU “We’ve had to deal like many to approve an ordinance that
opens at home versus Arizona others with the pandemic and will allow people to operate
on Sept. 3), Aztec students, staff, supply chain issues,” Grice com- mini-restaurants out of their
alumni and others will be able to mented. “We have an incredible house or condominium. Initially
enjoy seeing the Red and Black up team and everyone has been this ordinance is for two years
close again. That is without hav- pulling the right levers to stay on before reassessment.
ing to hop in a vehicle, board a bus track.” This operation will allow resi-
or more options and battle traffic Grice went on to say that the re- dents to cook, serve, deliver and
to Carson. sponse from coaches, athletes and serve food to customers. They
Playing home football games others who will get to use the new will also be able to store food in
since the fall of 1967 at what stadium has been overwhelming- their homes. Participants must
was then known as San Diego ly positive. cook the food the same day
Stadium (later became Jack “We have a state-of-the-art served. This does not include A wide variety of freshly-prepared meals make for great eating options.
Murphy Stadium), the Aztecs be- stadium built for San Diego that caterers and cottage food oper- (Photo by Pixabay.com)
came homeless starting with the will embody our community,” ations. Home cooks will need to
2020 season. SDSU played both Grice remarked. “This will give submit an application, earn a “This is a huge wine for food for many immigrants who
the 2020 and 2021 campaigns in us a true home field advantage Food Safety Manager certificate, non-traditional entrepreneurs, want their own familiar foods.
Carson. and also help us on the road with pass an initial inspection and particularly immigrants, wom- My biggest concern is sanitation.
This became a necessity once recruiting.” undergo annual inspections. en, and people of color, who In an industrial kitchen, our food
it was determined that SDCCU Grice noted that SDSU officials Kitchens that use well-water al- may have faced barriers when storage and cleanliness are high-
Stadium (formerly San Diego involved in the project did look at so have to conduct private tests looking to start their own busi- ly regulated.”
Stadium, Jack Murphy Stadium a lot of collegiate and pro stadiums to ensure the safety of the water. nesses,” Anderson continued. According to Anderson, “The
and then Qualcomm Stadium) nationwide when seeing what All home kitchen operators can “Restaurateurs can put their San Diego County Department
was no longer suitable for play. to integrate into Snapdragon serve as many as 30 in-person food to the test before making of Environmental Health and
The stadium became expendable Stadium. “We’ve gotten good feed- meals and 60 meals per week. the exorbitant investment into Quality will conduct regular in-
once the Los Angeles Chargers back from other teams on what This can be eat-in, take-out or a brick-and-mortar storefront.” spections to confirm sanitation
(formerly San Diego Chargers for we’re doing here,” Grice added. delivered meals. “I think this could be cool if and refrigeration standards are
decades) moved north to play be- Along with SDSU football and Supervisor Joel Anderson said, utilized properly. I could host an being met and ensure the health
ginning with the 2017 NFL sea- several other Aztec teams play- “I am grateful to my Board col- exclusive dinner in my backyard and safety of customers. Under the
son. The Chargers temporarily ing outdoors benefitting from the leagues for supporting this or- once or twice a month, or do a MEHKO’s ordinance, food may be
played in Carson before settling new venue, the stadium will see dinance because MEHKOs are a fun cooking class and it would stored in garages if properly stored
in the last several seasons with the myriad of uses in 2022 and in the win for chefs and for our com- be legit,” Chef Jeff Rossman, in a fridge or freezer. In addition,
Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood years to come. munities. I am eager to see how past President of the California meals must be prepared and sold
at SoFi Stadium. That is the same Some CIF high school athletics this new ordinance will enrich Restaurant Association and on the same day. They cannot be
stadium set to host the Super Bowl and top concerts are among the San Diego County’s food diversi- Restaurateur of the Year. left in the fridge overnight.”
on Sunday, Feb. 13. plans for the stadium, according ty and offer our neighborhoods Charles Heineke, of Charlie’s
In early summer 2020, the city to Grice. greater options for nutritious Classic Cooking, feels “In many —Robin Dohrn-Simpson is a lo-
of San Diego signed off on selling and affordable freshly prepared ways, it’s going to be good. Food cal food and travel writer. Reach her
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