By: María José Durán A group of La Jollans called Citizens for Responsible Coastal Development (CRCD) are proposing a new era for construction projects in La Jolla. Their proposal, which is now being distributed among community groups, has the potential to change the way new building projects are done in the Coastal Zone and solve […]
I recently read an article in the La Jolla Light regarding leadership issues with our community group. I would like to offer my opinion as to why there is a shortage of leadership in the La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA). I promise not to mention any names so as not to humiliate the guilty. […]
The La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA) is recognized by the City as the “official voice of our community”. To maintain this distinction the LJCPA must adhere to their City-approved bylaws and City Council Policy 600-24 (600-24). Article VII of 600-24 requires the LJCPA to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary. The Chairperson is […]
After falling short last year, an effort to set a world record for most surfers sharing a single wave returns this month to La Jolla Shores. The Guinness World Record was set eight years ago in Cape Town, South Africa, when 110 surfers rode a single wave to shore. In January 2016, San Diego managed […]
The La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA) took a great step in 2016 toward improving the integrity, transparency and credibility of the La Jolla community review process. The long-term affiliation with local architect and Point Loma resident Tony Crisafi has ended. He recently resigned as the Chairman of the La Jolla Shores Permit Review Committee (LJSPRC). While serving as the LJCPA President or the LJSPRC […]
Posted by Chris Jennewein on December 16, 2016 Seals on the beach at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla. Photo via Wikimedia Commons Updated at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 2016 The city of San Diego Friday closed the beach at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla to protect harbor seals during their pupping season, just […]
By Chris Jennewein Four of the candidates for the District 1 City Council seat were in complete agreement Wednesday on one issue — no public money for a new football stadium. “I do not support any public money going to a stadium,” said Ray Ellis, a small business owner and community volunteer. Barbara Bry, a high […]
By: Colleen O’Connor Want to know why so many voters are angry this year? Look no further than San Diego’s own “leaders.” The issue: Closing of the La Jolla Children’s Pool to people — yes, people! To children, divers, swimmers and handicapped vets. Why? So that some seals can haul out and pup and poop […]
The Cardenas family initially encountered the dark side of their neighbor, Mr. Rob Whittemore in 2010, when he objected to their plans to expand their 892 square foot beachfront deck by a mere 459 square feet. Little did the Cardenas family know they were about to encounter the dark side of the community approval process in La Jolla […]
In District 1, the number of candidates grew from two to five in the span of a week By Andrew Bowen <img src=”https://kpbs.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2016/03/09/Screen_Shot_2016-03-09_at_6.19.46_PM_t614.png?a3ca5463f16dc11451266bb717d38a6025dcea0e” alt=””> The candidates and incumbent in City Council District 1. Clockwise from upper left: Barbara Bry, Ray Ellis, Louis Rodolico, Kyle Heiskala, Bruce Lightner and Sherri Lightner. As candidates for San Diego city […]