Hey Neighbor!
Normally, this newsletter goes out at 6 am on Thursdays. Like clockwork. Except for this week. That’s because I flew to Germany on Tuesday with my 86-year-old German mother, and I thought today was Wednesday. Jetlag is real, y’all. So I’m running late (I’m sure most of you didn’t even notice!). But for those who did, I apologize.
Let’s dig into this week’s news.
~Tanja
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If you visit NextDoor or Reddit, you’ll find continuous buzz about coyote sightings across San Diego. Coyotes lived on the land before we did, and have proliferated across the nation, with only Hawaii remaining coyote-free.
Coyotes are highly intelligent, cunning animals, and whether you love them or hate them, they are here to stay. The more you try to eradicate them, the more their DNA will cause them to breed even more. Read some fascinating facts about coyotes in this week’s feature story.
San Diego’s Misunderstood Urban Coyote
Park Honors
Former Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña proposes naming Lindbergh Park after the victims of the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting last week. The park is in direct proximity to the mosque.
Un-brotherly Love
Charles Fluker, 29, allegedly stabbed his 19-year-old brother to death at Barons Market in Point Loma on Tuesday. Charles was arrested at his Linda Vista home on Ulric Street several hours later.
Reckless in Bay Park
A reckless driver caused a freeway crash near Bay Park Last week, sideswiping an SUV and causing her car and the SUV to crash on the side of the freeway. Firefighters said the way the vehicles landed was highly unusual. The driver of the SUV suffered minor injuries, while the woman who caused the crash was transported to the hospital. See the aftermath video.
Serra Mesa Planning Group Meeting Update
Last week’s Serra Mesa Planning Group meeting covered two main agenda items. The SMPG approved a letter to be sent to a San Diego Unified School District board member regarding traffic safety concerns during pickup at Taft Middle School.
The other item was a letter to the San Diego State University president requesting that SDSU Mission Valley open stadium parking to the public for free trolley parking. This was the case before SDSU ownership. There is no bus service from Serra Mesa to the parking lot, which is why residents are making this request.
Special thanks to Serra Mesan Cindy McIntyre for providing this update!
Beyond the Neighborhood
🍎 From June 4 to July 31, the San Diego Unified School District is providing free breakfast and lunch to kids ages 18 and younger. ID is not required. Find a location where you can take advantage of this offer.
This Bay Ho beauty, located at 3855 Southview Drive, is a spacious 2,702 sq ft and features 4BR and 3BA. Panoramic views of Mission Bay create a stunning backdrop to a modern interior. The primary bedroom features a spa-like ensuite bathroom and a private balcony. Well-appointed upgrades are throughout the home.
- 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. Appointment only, the way it should be. Grab the Explorer Exclusive deal: 20% off any service from Unique Impressions Collective, a full-service boutique salon in Clairemont.
- 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). If you’re looking for a trustworthy person to care for your pet, The Daily Wag is offering $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. Grab the Explorer Exclusive deal here: 10% off a meal and/or a free yoga class at Vinya: vino+vinyasa
- Renate is a Clairemont neighbor who bakes authentic German breads and pastries from scratch. You order ahead online and pick up from her home on Fridays. Everything sells out fast! Get the Explorer Exclusive deal while it lasts: 15% off your first order of baked goods from Little Backstube microbakery
Meet Rani
This sweet girl is 2 years and 7 months old, and a gorgeous black kitty. With eyes like hers, she’s sure to stare straight into your soul—and your heart. Pick her up at the San Diego Humane Society.
Here’s what’s happening in the neighborhood this week! For the full events calendar and for any recurring events, like trivia nights, hit the button below.
Thursday, May 28
🤣 Comedy | DALE ELLIOTT JR. | Mic Drop Comedy | 7 pm
🤣 Comedy | GUY’Z NITE COMEDY SHOW | Mic Drop Comedy | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Mercedes Moore | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant
Friday, May 29
🎸 Live Music | Pups and Pints with Ketch Brewing | The Cordova Bar | 3 am
🎸 Live Music | Mister Kenova NEW ALBUM RELEASE | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | Dulaney & Co | The Gärten | 7 pm
🎨 Art | Brewdoodle | Kilowatt Brewing Kearny Mesa | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | SideTracked – LIVE!! | Fast Times | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | SideTracked | Fast Times | 7 pm
🤣 Comedy | FORREST SHAW | Mic Drop Comedy | 7:30 pm
🎸 Live Music | The Afrotruko Salsa Orchestra | Dizzy’s | 7:30 pm
🤣 Comedy | GEORGE JANKO | Mic Drop Comedy | 7 pm
Saturday, May 30
🎨 Art | Art Show: Radiant Habitats | Vinya: vino + vinyasa | 5 pm
✨ Experience | Axe Throwing Social | Axe Thro Co | 5:15 pm
🎸 Live Music | The Lunar Conspiracy | The Gärten | 7 pm
🎸 Live Music | The Remnants | Fast Times | 7 pm
🤣 Comedy | STUART THOMPSON | Mic Drop Comedy | 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 31
🤣 Comedy | SPACE WARS BRUNCH | Mic Drop Comedy | 1 pm
🎸 Live Music | Quick Fix Trio | The Gärten | 5:30 pm
🤣 Comedy | HENRY SIR | Mic Drop Comedy | 6 pm
🤣 Comedy | LUKE SEVEREID | Mic Drop Comedy | 6 pm
🤣 Comedy | AHMED AHMED | Mic Drop Comedy | 8:30 pm
Monday, June 1
🎸 Live Music | Live Music Sundays w/ Arcadia | The Cordova Bar | 3 am
Tuesday, June 2
🎸 Live Music | Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra | Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant
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