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Clean Generation Program Information Sessions

Dear Friends,

Throughout the month of November, there will be eight information sessions around the City regarding the San Diego Clean Generation Program. If you've been thinking about going solar but put off by the costs involved, please plan to attend one of these meetings to learn more AB 811.

One of the meetings will be in District Seven, on Tuesday, November 10th, in the Serra High School Auditorium, 5156 Santo Road, in Tierrasanta from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. If you can't make this meeting, there are 7 other sessions which are listed in the meeting schedule (PDF).

Hope to see you there!

Marti

Flu Information from UCSD Medical Center

The flu season is here, both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 or Swine flu, and California is being hit hard with both. Please read the UCSD Medical Center Media Advisory regarding the flu (PDF) to learn more.

District 7 Advisory Council

One of Councilmember Marti Emerald's campaign promises was to put together an advisory council; a group of community members who expressed a desire to be involved but who don't have the time to commit to attending monthly meetings. More information about the District 7 Advisory Council... (PDF)

Crawford Educational Complex Career Exploration Fair

Attention community members! You are invited to attend the Crawford Educational Complex Career Exploration Fair, held on December 10, 2009. This is a thematically focused fair allowing students to experience the careers and occupations associated with the theme of each school. The Career Exploration Fair is from 10:05 am - 12:15 pm.

Crawford Educational Complex houses four unique schools: CHAMPS (Community Health and Medical Practices School), IDEA (Invention and Design Educational Academy), LAB (The School of Law and Business), and MVAS (Multimedia and Visual Arts School).

Crawford is also looking for participants who want to talk to students. This is wonderful opportunity to interact with high school youths, and tell them about your career, how you got to where you are, what your company is all about and the various different occupations that make your company function successfully. Crawford welcomes dynamic, interactive, hands-on experiences for its students and encourages you to bring your gadgets, photos, technology or interesting examples that highlight the work being done in your company.

For questions, please contact Melissa A. Woods, Employer Outreach Specialist, Crawford Educational Complex at (619) 583-2500 ext. 4802.

Tierrasanta Branch Library Mini-Carnival

Hey Kids! Come in costume, play games and create Halloween crafts! More information about the carnival... (PDF)

Boulevard BOO! Parade & Carnival

Be a BOO! Parade Volunteer! WE NEED YOU! More parade details... (PDF)

Medical Marijuana Task Force

Visit their new site for meeting information and updates.

CentrePointe Site Making Progress

It was originally planned to be a mixed-use residential and commercial center, but when the economy took a downturn, everything came to a screeching halt. For this north Rolando Village neighborhood, the nearly 9-acre site has been a point of aggravation for people who live and work in the area. It wasn't only the piles of cement block and steel rebar which created this eyesore; Graffiti vandals hit on a regular basis and the cement islands with trees and bougainvillea were a haven for trespassers. Read more about this site...

Wandermere Repaved

After being contacted by people who live in this San Carlos/Del Cerro neighborhood, District 7 Council Representative Chris Pearson took the issue about this deteriorating road to Councilmember Marti Emerald. Ms. Emerald came out, took a look, and agreed; Wandermere Drive couldn't wait for the utility undergrounding project scheduled for sometime in 2011. It needed work - ASAP! Although some patching of the road was done earlier this summer, that wasn't enough. On Monday, August 17th, this asphalt "topping" project began. Read more about Wandermere...

East Falls View Drive Speed Bump

The residences of East Falls View Drive were having a problem with people speeding down their street for years. After much work and dedication from community member Nancy Childers a speed lump was installed on their street in hopes of reducing the amount of speeding motorists. This effort was to no avail, the large gap in the center of the lump which is for emergency vehicles was being taken advantage of by motorists who would drive through the center to avoid the lump and continue speeding down the road. It was evident that speed lumps were not the answer a full speed bump is what was needed. Read more about East Falls View Drive...

Libby Silverstein Celebrates the BIG One!

On Saturday, August 1st, Marti was part of a big birthday celebration as long-time Tierrasanta resident Bette Mark hosted a party for her mother, Libby, who turned 100. With family and friends gathered around, Libby loved the attention and the surprise visit from City Councilmember Marti Emerald. Read more about the birthday celebration...

Families Come Together to Keep Neighborhood Safe

The 26th Annual Night Out Against Crime was celebrated in a big way at the Salvation Army/ Ray and Joan Kroc Center in Rolando on Tuesday, August 4th. In her welcoming remarks, Marti Emerald praised the hard work of the many volunteers who made the evening possible. And she congratulated all those who attended this crime and drug prevention program. Read more about Night Out Against Crime…

Habitat for Humanity to Build 100th San Diego Home in District 7

On Friday, July 31st , Councilmember Marti Emerald was in District 7's Redwood Village for the ground breaking of Habitat for Humanity's 100th home in San Diego. Not only will this be their 100th home built in San Diego, but for the first time in their history, they will design and build a 100-percent green home, with the latest in energy-saving features. This 2 story, 4 bedroom home will be built on an undeveloped lot at the corner of 60th and Rock in Councilmember Emerald's District 7. Ms. Emerald was joined at the ground-breaking ceremony by Mayor Jerry Sanders and Councilmember Todd Gloria. Read more about the grounding breaking ceremony…

A First for City Heights

On Saturday, July 25th, for the first time ever, the three City Councilmembers who represent the unique and diverse community of City Heights met for a special meeting of the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhood Services. PS&NS Committee Chair Marti Emerald, District 7, along with councilmembers Tony Young, District 4 and Todd Gloria, District 3, met with area residents to discuss a variety of issues including truancy, prostitution, graffiti, and code compliance. Residents have been requesting a meeting like this for several years and it finally happened. Read the full story…

Support the Crawford Education Complex

Crawford High School Foundation welcomes support for the Crawford Education Complex. The Foundation sponsors class activities, school renovation projects, and community awareness activities. Each year, graduates are awarded scholarships funded by the Foundation.

Donations may be mailed to Nancy A. Bailey, Treasurer, Will C. Crawford High School Foundation, Crawford Education Complex, Old Administration Building, 4191 Colts Way, San Diego, CA 92115.

For more information, please visit www.crawfordhighschoolfoundation.com or e-mail the Foundation at crawfordhighalumni@yahoo.com.

El Cerrito Scrapbook Day a Success!

College Area residents shared vintage photos, memorabilia, documents and personal stories with local historians on Saturday, May 9 at the Blessed Sacrament Church on El Cerrito Drive. Scanned copies and recorded oral histories will be archived at San Diego State University; ensuring priceless memories will be preserved for future generations.

The event was sponsored by the College Neighborhoods Foundation History Project and hosted by the El Cerrito Community Council. Participating communities included Alvarado Estates, College View Estates, Mohawk-Saranac, El Cerrito, Rolando, Rolando Park, Redwood Village, and Oak Park.

For more information about efforts to chronicle College Area's past, please e-mail historyproject@collegeneighborhoods.com.

Heroes-In-Training (A CPR Anytime Event)

The goal will be to train 100 Youth League Players (ages 10-15) to perform CPR and save lives. Help us make San Diego the most heart-friendly city in the United States! More details... (PDF)

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Place: PETCO Park

NO TIME TO WASTE, NO WATER TO WASTE

San Diego City Council has declared a Level 2 Drought Alert to address our City's increasingly strained water supply. Water use restrictions will be effective June 1. Read the water conservation guidelines. (PDF)

Sewer Rehabilitation Project Beginning in November 2009

Beginning in November 2009, the City of San Diego will begin Phase I1-D of a Sewer Rehabilitation project in the Eastern Area of District 7. The construction is estimated to last approximately seven months. Once the contract has been awarded to a construction firm, the Field Engineering Division will take the lead on outreaching to the community and residents through notices and site meetings.

This is a $2 million project covering four Council Districts and ten different community planning group areas. This is part of a program established by the City of San Diego and the Environmental Protection Agency mandating the rehabilitation of old and deteriorated concrete sewer mains. This project includes the rehabilitation of 23,232 linear feet (4.4 miles) of sewer main which would occur in the City's right of way utilizing trenchless technology. Access to rehabilitate the sewer mains will be through the existing manholes and/or cleanouts. Other related work within the City's right of way would entail the connection of laterals to the rehabilitated mains, manhole rehabilitation and several external spot repairs to existing sewer mains. The rehabilitation of existing sewer mains will improve the sewage collection systems within the areas of the project.

Any questions regarding this project can be directed to Project Manager Chris Gascon at 619.533.7418 or Project Engineer Jenny Jarrell at (619) 533-5224.

Food Stamps, Utility Discounts, Health Care
San Diego Community Cares Project - Information Cares

Thank you for making our first San Diego Community Cares Project event a great success. Nearly 100 needy families joined us at the Teen Challenge Center February 9, and pre-registered for food stamps, utility discounts, health care and other vital services. The San Diego Food Bank also provided free food, so nobody went away empty handed.

Please spread the word about the San Diego Community Cares Project and our growing list of "one-stop-shop" information fairs. Just visit the San Diego Food Bank website for your opportunity to get a helping hand during these tough economic times.

Learn how to work together with your neighbors and keep your community safe!

On February 23, residents met with Mid-City police officers and leaders of the enormously successful Talmadge Patrol to learn how residents can form a successful neighborhood patrol and work together with the Police Department. Now is the time to step up! Contact Mid-City Community Relations Officer Dean Thomas for more information at (619) 516-3009 or via e-mail at dmthomas@pd.sandiego.gov.