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Neighbors Against Neighbors . . . ADU Rifts Heating Up
ADUs so close to houses that the workmen need to step on the neighboring property just to get the final paint on the wall...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Rohr Manor’s Future
Park visitors know Rohr Manor as a dilapidated building sitting on a knoll within Rohr Park, boarded up and fenced off...Read more
Guest
Jul 24, 20252 min read


2 Beach Communities Not Producing Enough Homes?
I'd like to correct some misgivings printed a few days ago in an online newspaper with the tagline "Investigative journalism for a better San Diego." ..Read more
Susan Heavilin
Jul 18, 20256 min read


Why Building a Home in San Diego Has Become Nearly Impossible
We talk a lot about the housing crisis in San Diego, but here's the truth: policies are making it worse...Read more
Media
Jul 18, 20252 min read


SB 79 Would Push Tall Buildings into Residential Neighborhoods
Most of us moved to the Bonita-Sunnyside area to get away from the normal hustle and bustle of a busy city...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Rohr Park Master Planning Update
This month, the City of Chula Vista Parks & Recreation Department is creating draft park alternatives for their Rohr Park Master Plan...Read more
Guest
Jul 8, 20251 min read


BREAKING: ADU Item Pulled from Today's Agenda
In a last-minute decision during today's (San Diego) City Council meeting, Council President LaCava pulled the ADU Amendment item from today's Agenda....Read more
Media
Jul 2, 20251 min read


Not Perfect, but Definitely Better
In another marathon City Council meeting, council members voted 5 to 4 to cap the Bonus ADU program...Read more
Media
Jun 17, 20251 min read


Call to Action - Submit your comments before Monday
the San Diego City Council will vote on the Planning Department's latest amendments to the Bonus ADU program...Read more
Media
Jun 13, 20253 min read


San Diego Sacrifices Fire Safety to Push Mega Bonus ADU Projects
San Diego's Bonus ADU program has allowed 15+ Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be packed behind homes...Read more
Media
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Update - SB 79 Narrowly Passes Senate, Heads to Assembly
UPDATE: SB 79 has passed the CA Senate by a hair, with two San Diego Senators voting in favor...Read more
Media
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Rohr Park Master Plan Feels Rushed and Bonita was Not Invited to Participate
I can't put my finger on it, but something doesn't feel right about this Rohr Park Master Plan...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Jun 2, 20252 min read
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