By: Mark D. Lyon; Architect with Mark D. Lyon, Inc. Regarding the article in the May 11, 2017 La Jolla Light issue, “La Jollans propose paradigm change in new construction,” to advance full disclosure, I am an architect in La Jolla. I’m also a homeowner here and a fair-minded person who has seen this hypocrisy […]
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). Contrary to Joe LaCava’s comment in the article many qualified people in our community, […]
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 […]
La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA) is a “private corporation” that is not fair or transparent when conducting our community’s business. Nor does it represent the viewpoint of the majority of the 42,000 residents in our community. According to the LJCPA website, only 19 LJCPA members in addition to the 18 current trustees will need to […]
By Phil Wise, Colliers International / La Jolla Light It’s been some time since I’ve shared my opinion on what is happening commercially in the Village. I’m continually asked why there is so much retail vacancy in La Jolla, which seems to be a recurring theme the past few years. Hopefully, the vacancy trend may be […]
Admin Staff; On September 5th a Superior Court Judge ruled that although Petitioners Bob Whitney and Michael Morton laid out in detail their criticisms of the La Jolla Community Planning Association’s (LJCPA) March 2014 election, they offered little in legal analysis as to why their requested writ of mandate should be issued. Key contentions of the March 2014 LJCPA election challenge lawsuit […]
According to comments at the July 28, 2015 La Jolla Shores Permit Review Committee (LJSPR), the three La Jolla Shores Association appointees to the committee, expressed concern that the “community” is unhappy with the color scheme of Galaxy Taco. They cited the yellow accent color used to paint the exterior walls of the rear kitchen building is in […]
Impeded by natural and manmade delays, the construction of two multimillion dollar lifeguard towers in La Jolla is far behind schedule and may not be completed until summer is over. Lifeguards at La Jolla Cove and the Children’s Pool are operating out of temporary facilities as the unfinished towers look like construction zones to those […]
By Jonathan Horn UT San Diego It’s probably a sad ending for lovers of independent films, but a plus for people who enjoy high-end style with a bit of a discount. In fall 2016, Nordstrom Rack is scheduled to open its fifth location in San Diego County, this time as a tenant in the same […]