🏘️ One Scrappy Neighborhood + Preserve Our Canyons 🦉

Last week’s story on the history of Bay Ho and its street names was an absolute banger for y’all—you loved it, and so did I. It’s always fun to learn historical gems about where we live. This week’s story is another one from the history books, and I hope you enjoy it.

📬 Mailbox Confession:coupon envelopes and local ad booklets in your mail—what do you actually do with them? 👀 Hunt for a deal every time 🤦‍♀️ Give them a quick skim, then forget them 🗑️ Barely/never look at them

This little red house at 1446 Coolidge Street in Linda Vista is where a woman named Margaret Hottell decided she’d had enough.

In 1952, the federal government told families in Linda Vista’s wartime housing that they’d earned too much money to stay, and they’d be evicted to make room for newly arriving workers who needed cheap housing more than they did. Margaret ran the neighborhood newspaper, the Linda Vista Reflector. She used the paper as her voice, and her words as her weapon, to take the fight all the way to Washington. And she won.

Then she bought the house.

Linda Vista: The Permanent Story of an Almost-Temporary Neighborhood

Three Neighborhood Recreation Centers Reduce Hours

Because of approved city budget cuts, the hours have been cut at North Clairemont, Serra Mesa, and Kearny Mesa recreation centers. These cuts affect programs and sports at the centers, so please check current hours before making any plans.

Tecolote Canyon Preservation Public Meeting Taking Place September 9

The Tecolote Canyon Citizens Advisory Committee has scheduled a public meeting with the City of San Diego to discuss the ongoing Trunk Sewer Project that runs through much of Tecolote Canyon, including the golf course. TCCAC asserts the work has caused significant damage to the canyon, and would like the city to address the issue. To get involved, please attend the meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at 1 pm at the Tecolote Canyon Nature Center located at 5180 Tecolote Drive.

Four Clairemont Schools on ‘America’s Healthiest Schools List’

Lafayette Elementary School, Mt. Everest Academy, John Muir Language Academy, and San Diego Met High School were among 40 San Diego schools named by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation list, rating categories such as nutrition, physical activity, and food access. See the full list here.

Show Me the Money

You may be entitled to money from the City of San Diego as part of a class action lawsuit settlement. If you were a single-family residential water customer between August 14, 2014 and December 1, 2023, the city has agreed to pay a $40 million dollar settlement, without admitting wrongdoing, in a case that accused the city of charging unconstitutional rates. Check the claim form to see if you qualify here.

3547 Brandywine Street is a 3BR, 4BA, 2,116 Bay Park home on a corner lot with sweeping views of Mission Bay. A backyard deck, hot tub, and front yard hardscape patio make outdoor living easy. The home features remodeled bathrooms, and light, bright spaces. A 400 sq ft ADU off the garage is perfect for extra income or a family member.

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• 🔥 Hot & New Bark Bath Dog Wash is a self-serve dog wash in Clairemont offering your first wash free! Shampoo, conditioner, flea/tick treatment, blow dry, towels, aprons, dog treats, dog brushes—and colorful bandanas for your pooch all included.
• Unique Impressions Collective is your neighborhood one-stop for all things beauty — hair, brows, lashes, facials, massage, and more. It’s a women-run collective on Clairemont Drive where you get real one-on-one attention. Grab the Explorer Exclusive Deal: 20% off any service
• Need someone to walk your dog or check in on your cat? Going out of town and need an in-home pet sitter? The Daily Wag is here to help! Grey Valdes is a Bay Ho resident with a passion for pets, and she has been actively involved with dog rescues for more than a decade (which is why she is a 2x foster fail pet parent). Explorer Exclusive Deal: $10 off any service
• Renate bakes authentic German breads and pastries from scratch at her Clairemont microbakery, Little Backstube. You order ahead online and pick up from her home on Fridays. Everything sells out fast! Explorer Exclusive Deal: 15% off your first order

Meet Crunchy (Reader Submitted)

Crunchy is a playful 7-year-old, 14-pound Miniature Pinscher/Australian Kelpie mix with a bright mind. This little guy loves people, other dogs, and absolutely loves playing fetch and spending time outdoors. He is up-to-date on vaccines and is looking for a home with a securely fenced green space where he can enjoy his favorite activities. Maybe you’re his perfect match!  Visit Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego County to learn more and apply to adopt him.

Here are a few highlights around the neighborhood this week! For the full events calendar and recurring events like trivia nights, hit the button below.

Friday, September 4