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~Tanja
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Last week, I included a blurb about Linda Vista’s American Legion Post 731 needing help with its restoration. This week, I sat down with a couple of board members and dug deeper into the story. Founded in 1946, this post has been a community pillar, working hard to give back to local residents and, most of all, veterans and their families.
Linda Ronstadt once performed here, but now the live entertainment hall is a graveyard, stuck in 1972. Post 731 needs help to rebuild its dwindling membership base, and it can’t do that in a crumbling, aging building. Its commander hopes a corporate donor will step up and help them bring this institution back to life.
Linda Vista’s American Legion Post 731 Seeks Help for Restoration
Opening Soon?
Tanghuo Kungfu Spicy Hot Pot, a Sichuan-style Chinese street food chain, is slated to open in the Convoy Village Shopping Center at 4344 Convoy Street sometime this year (which was reported earlier this year). According to records, they were just issued their liquor license on August 12, so hopefully there will be further announcements on their opening date soon.
More Apartments Coming to Clairemont Drive Lot Near Best Western
This is one of the most inquired-about spaces by readers and followers, and recent permit activity indicates a new mixed-use complex will be built at 2565 Clairemont Drive. This is the lot near where trolley parking recently opened to support the Clairemont Drive trolley station.
The proposed project is named Bayview Apartments, and the permit filings are for a six-story mixed-use retail and residential building that will include an outdoor deck, pool, and a parking structure (hallelujah!).
Zephyr, the developer on this project, was originally supposed to break ground several years ago, but it was put on hold. Zephyr is also developing Midway Rising.
Side note: Zephyr lobbyists, Allen Matkins, have sought information about San Diego’s Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance, which allows affordable units to be built off-site up to 54 months later.
Affordable Home Development Plan 2027
The City of San Diego recently announced its Affordable Home Development Plan, selecting 11 city-owned sites for potential housing development. Several of those sites are in our neighborhoods, as already reported. The city announced the proposed number of units at its recent open houses.
🏘️ Clairemont Library-Up to 56 units
🏘️ Linda Vista Library/Skateworld-Up to 96 units
🏘️ Rose Canyon Operations Yard (on Morena Blvd.)-2,436 units (no, that is not a typo)
Interestingly, while the project title includes “affordable,” city representatives at the open house in University City last week said these sites won’t necessarily be dedicated to affordable homes and could potentially be 100% market rate. The city says it’s currently in its analysis phase. The city is accepting surveys from residents, so please fill out this form if you support or oppose these projects.
6093 Caminito Del Oeste perches on Tecolote Canyon in Linda Vista, giving you gorgeous panoramic views from the large deck. The home features 3BR and 3BA across 1,522 sq ft. European oak floors, a gourmet kitchen, quartzite fireplace, high ceilings, and spa-like bathrooms exude luxury. HOA amenities include a shared pool and clubhouse.
- 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: $10 off any service
- A yoga studio and wine bar on Balboa—take a class, stay for a glass. Patrick and Victoria are Clairemont neighbors who built Vinya from scratch, and it’s genuinely one of the coolest things in the neighborhood. Explorer Exclusive Deal: 10% off a meal and/or a free yoga class
- Renate bakes authentic German breads and pastries from scratch at her Clairemont microbakery, Little Backstube. You order ahead online and pick up from her home on Fridays. Everything sells out fast! Explorer Exclusive Deal: 15% off your first order
Meet Scuttle
Scuttle so wants to be a part of your home that he’s standing straight up to show you his unbridled excitement. This handsome boy is a 5-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd mix who weighs in at 70 pounds. He’s super sweet, loves his treats, and is ready for you to take him to his fur-ever home. Visit him today at the San Diego Humane Society. Adoptions are still half off through the end of the month!
Here are a few highlights around the neighborhood this week! For the full events calendar and recurring events like trivia nights, hit the button below.
Friday, August 21
📚 Classes | The Trades Authority Engine – Marketing Workshop To Get More Clients | AMLI Aero | 11 am
🎸 Live Music | Full Strength Funk | Clairemont Town Square | 6 pm
🎭 Theater | ROCK OF AGES | San Diego Musical Theatre | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | The Wild$ide Band | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | The music of Chick Corea with Josh Moore & his quartet | Dizzy’s | 8 pm
🤣 Comedy | DOKNOW | Mic Drop Comedy | 7 pm & 9:30 pm
Saturday, August 22
🎨 Art | KPBS San Diego Book Festival | University of San Diego (USD) | 10 am
🎸 Live Music | Only Fractured | The Gärten | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Betamaxx | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Ristband | Fast Times | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | The Soto Six Plays the Music of Jeff Lorber | Dizzy’s | 8 pm
Sunday, August 23
🎸 Live Music | Street Heart | Fast Times | 3 pm
🎸 Live Music | Black Mountain Backstep | The Gärten | 5:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | Patch & Maggi + Blue Healers in Concert | Carina’s Listening Lounge | 6 pm
📚 Classes | Studio: Ease and Release Sound Bath Journey | Vinya: vino + vinyasa | 6 pm
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