High Density + Free Pets

Hey Neighbors!

Want a free pet who’s spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaxxed? I’m going to tell you how to get one this weekend.

And for a less fun topic, but one that will affect us all, I spent about 30 hours digging into local government websites and documents to see what is really behind the new master plan for Clairemont. Check it out.

Let me know your thoughts!

~ Tanja

COMMUNITY NEWS

Clairemont Community Plan Deep Dive: More Density, Eased Height Restrictions

I gave a brief update on the Clairemont Community Plan, which was presented at the Clairemont Community Planning Group on August 4. This article is a deep dive into the proposed plan and how it will shape the next 30 years in Clairemont.

Clairemont was designed as a primarily single-family home neighborhood, but the city is looking to dramatically change that by rezoning much of Clairemont to include more multi-family dwellings (apartment buildings and condominiums). This is a positive for some residents, and a negative for others.

Whatever your stance, it’s vital to make your voice heard by giving feedback on the Clairemont Community Plan. You can submit comments via this official city form. The deadline is September 14 at midnight.

The condensed article summarizes the several hundred pages of the city’s plan and its supportive documents into a readable 10 minutes.

New Cell Tower Proposal

Verizon has submitted a request for a permit to build a 50-foot-high cell tower designed to look like an eucalyptus tree. The proposed location is at 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. The tower will conceal 12 antennas, 12 Remote Radio Units, and additional equipment, including a backup generator that will be housed in a 432 square foot enclosure within an eight-foot-tall wall. A public hearing date to approve or deny this application has not yet been set, but if you have any questions or objections, you can contact the city’s project manager, Nila Safi, at 619.446.5236 or nsafi@sandiego.gov.

San Diego Humane Society Is Giving Away Free Pets

On August 23, from 10 am to 7 pm, the San Diego Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for an event it calls “Clear the Shelters Day.” If you can’t make it on Saturday, you can still get your new pet for 50 percent off through the remainder of August. Each pet is spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. More than 1,000 pets have been adopted so far this month. Now it’s your turn to adopt!

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

Have you checked out Angry Pete’s Pizza in Kearny Mesa yet? Transformed from a ’90s Taco Bell to a deep-dish Detroit-style pizza joint, complete with retro Atari games, Angry Pete’s delivers a fun flashback. Oh, and unlike Taco Bell, Angry Pete’s serves beer. They just celebrated their seventh anniversary. Dine in or use the drive-thru for to-go orders. 5335 Overland Ave. in Kearny Mesa

Hats Off to Mount Everest Academy

Mount Everest Academy was ranked as the fourth-best public high school in San Diego, according to US News & World Report. The Academy scored 98.3 out of 100 points. It is ranked #37 in California and #305 nationally.

PETS OF THE WEEK

Meet Marshland

Marshland is just waiting to leap into your life. He’s almost two years old, but is already a long-term resident at the San Diego Humane Society. He’s a sweet, shy guy who is excellent with other dogs. Pick him up this Saturday for free on Gaines Street!

EVENTS

Here’s what else is on tap for neighborhood events.

Country Night: Boot, scoot, and boogie at The Cordova Bar in Bay Park. Thursday, August 21 | 8 pm

Serra Mesa Planning Group: Community meeting to discuss Serra Mesa’s new community plan. Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library | Thursday, August 21 | 7 pm-9 pm

Liz Ajuzie & The Moodswings: Six-piece jazz band. Tio Leo’s | Thursday, August 21 | 7 pm

Cookin’ Jazz Quintet: Live jazz band. Vinya | Friday, August 22 | 6 pm

PARADYGM: Old school R&B, jazz, and classics. Tio Leo’s | Friday, August 22 | 7 pm

KPBS San Diego Book Festival: Free book festival with award-winning authors, exhibits, and activities. USD | Saturday, August 23 | 10 am-4 pm

The Sandcasters: Live blues music at The Gärten in Bay Park | Sunday, August 24 | 4:20 pm

Mt. Everest Academy Farmstand: Purchase goods grown at the school. Mt. Everest Academy | August 27 | 12 pm-1 pm

Recurring Events

Karaoke & Pop-Up Trivia: Every Tuesday night from 8 pm to midnight at The Cordova Bar in Bay Park.

Trivia Nights at Vinya: Every Tuesday night at 6:45 pm in Clairemont.

Trivia Nights at Hopnonymous: Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in Kearny Mesa.

Trivia Night at Fast Times in Clairemont: Every Tuesday night from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Brew Doodle: Bring out your inner kid as you draw on tables covered in paper, while you drink craft beer like a grown-up. Every Wednesday at Kilowatt Brewing in Kearny Mesa.

Comedy or Worse: Free comedy show every Friday and Saturday at Quantum Brewing in Kearny Mesa. Fridays at 7:30 pm | Saturdays at 6:30 pm

Once Upon a Mic: Try your hand at stand-up comedy during Mic Drop Comedy’s open mic night in Kearny Mesa. Every Saturday at 3 pm.

Live Irish Music: Get your Irish jig on as you enjoy live music every Saturday at The Pub in Bay Park.

Linda Vista Farmers Market: Shop local every Thursday from 2 pm-7 pm.

Free Yoga: Join CorePower Yoga in Clairemont every Sunday at 11 am for a free Community Flow Class.