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Meet the Mayor—Rohr Park Horse Arena—9AM Today

This morning—Tuesday, January 6th—Chula Vista Mayor John McCann will be having a press conference at 9AM at the Rohr Park Equestrian Arena... Read more

Susan Heavilin

Jan 61 min read

Rohr Park Watch Dog or Misinformation Spreader?

I have written a number of articles in Sunnyside Common Sense...Read more

Guest

Jan 54 min read

Who Owns Rohr Park’s Horse Arena? Equestrians Speak Up in Defense of Preserving a Public Amenity

A private club claimed ownership of the Chula Vista facility. The city said it belongs to the public...Read more

Media

Dec 31, 20253 min read

Bonita Dilemma : Arguments Over Annexation Open Old Wounds, Split Area

When Sugar Babe died, a victim of urbanization, nobody imagined that she might become a symbol for an annexation effort...Read more

Media

Dec 30, 20256 min read

Bonita Homeowner Writes Chula Vista Mayor and Council About Vision and Values vs Horse Arena

I am writing to formally raise a concern regarding the apparent inconsistency between the City of Chula Vista’s publicly stated vision and values and the proposal to remove the Rohr Park equestrian arena...Read more

Guest

Dec 30, 20252 min read

Bonita Homeowner Sends Inquiry About 900-1200 Cubic Yards of Dirt Deposited in Rohr Park

I am writing to formally document and request immediate clarification regarding substantial physical activity currently occurring at Rohr Park, around the equestrian arena area...Read more

Guest

Dec 29, 20257 min read

You Can't Get to the Kentucky Derby with a Donkey

The Rohr Park equestrian arena is perfect for its intended use: local backyard horse owners and visiting riders from communities such as Lakeside and Tijuana Valley....Read more

Guest

Dec 26, 20251 min read

Speaking Up for a Public Park Might Come with Consequences

On July 30, 2024, something happened that I never expected would be part of my life as a long-time horse owner in Bonita...Read more

Guest

Dec 24, 20252 min read

What's Going On With The Piles and Piles of Dirt at Rohr Park?

Bonita resident Karen Henry came across a unsettling discovery on her walk through Rohr Park yesterday...Read more

Susan Heavilin

Dec 23, 20253 min read

Part 2: Finally . . . Someone Might Be Paying Attention to Bonita Residents About the Horse Arena

Presidents and members of Bonita Valley Horsemen (BVH), Lakeside Frontier Riders (LFR), and Tijuana River Valley Equestrian Association (TRVEA) along with many backyard horse owners showed a strong presence...Read more

Susan Heavilin

Dec 23, 20252 min read

This is Exactly What I Wanted . . .

Years ago at the arena, we met Muriel Watson...Read more

Guest

Dec 22, 20251 min read

What Was the Rohr Park Master Plan Really About?

Why are the agenda items for various agencies void of the true discussions taking place at their meetings?...Read more

Susan Heavilin

Dec 19, 20255 min read

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