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Maintenance Badly Needed at Rohr Park Horse Arena
The first time anyone ever heard about the Rohr Park Horse Arena being owned by the Sunnyside Saddle Club...Read more
Susan Heavilin
4 days ago4 min read
South County: Park Dispute Pits Competing Visions for Chula Vista
For weeks, a beloved Chula Vista park has been at the center of a debate over just who the city should prioritize as it charts its future...Read more
Media
Jan 93 min read
Next Week's Meetings: Chula Vista Council Meeting Cancelled but Parks & Rec Commission Meeting Is On
The meeting that you will want to attend is the Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission.... Read more
Public Announcement
Jan 91 min read
Chula Vista Mayor Wades into Horse Arena Debate
Chula Vista Mayor John McCann on Tuesday came down firmly on the side of horse owners...Read more
Media
Jan 81 min read
Mayor's Press Conference a Step Toward Keeping Rohr Park Horse Arena in Place
The call came late Monday afternoon. ...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Jan 73 min read
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 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
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