Viewpoints

How and why Regents Road Bridge promises were broken to UTC, UC and Clairemont taxpayers Commentary by Louis Rodolico How is the Regents Road Bridge or any new infrastructure paid for? The city of San Diego collects...

Commentary by Louis Rodolico San Diego has been collecting Development Impact fees (DIF’s) for the Regents Road Bridge for 60-70 years. City managers are uncertain of the exact amount, but it could exceed 100 million...

Viewpoint by Daniel Smiechowski Neighborhood Website Draws Controversy Nextdoor.com a social media site directed at local neighborhoods has drawn scrutiny from some San Diego residents. It seems that some folks are roiled over various political postings...

Maintain the name Robert E. Lee Elementary School by Daniel Smiechowski If there is anything that I am passionate about, it is history. The past is immutable and a window to the future. That is why...

By: Emily O’Connor, Age 9 Did you know that the ocean covers 71% of the earth? This means that there is more water than land on the earth. There are five oceans in the world....

As it appeared in the February 2015 Edition of the Clairemont Times (minus mock up ad) Did you know that there are over 1700 short term vacation rentals in the City of San Diego with...

by Daniel Smiechowski If a rising tide lifts all ships, this indeed is Mr. Alvarez’s moment. The current Councilman is indeed both a man of the people and a man of the City. Mr. Alvarez...

by Daniel Smiechowski Today, more than 1 million children take anti-psychotics every year, with under 5 years old being the fastest growing population.  75% of these drugs are used ‘off label’ - not even approved...

Clairemont Community Planning Group: A Vital Link our Neighborhoods Have you ever wondered about that vacant lot or dilapidated building in your neighborhood? Many local residents are often curious about various land use issues and...

Guest Column by Ed Harris     Last month I was outside the Trader Joe’s at Liberty Station where I met Pete.  Pete’s from Los Angeles and came down to San Diego to obtain signatures to oppose...