Topics in this Newsletter
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First Responders and Stormwater Crews on the Job During Tropical Storm Rachel
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SeaWorld San Diego 2020 Master Plan Update
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Community Corner: Picnic Area Upgrades at Ellen Browning Scripps Park
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Proclaiming Employee Appreciation Month
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18th Annual La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
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First Responders and Stormwater Crews on the Job During Tropical Storm Rachel
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Lifeguards performing a swiftwater rescue.
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Emergency teams responded to dozens of calls as Tropical Storm Rachel passed over the region. The rain and winds resulted in downed electrical wires, transformer fires, car accidents, and individuals trapped in flood waters. During the storm, City crews monitored storm drains, pumped flooded areas, rebuilt sand berms, made on-the-spot repairs, and conducted swiftwater rescues. SDFD (firefighters, paramedics, lifeguards) remained at an elevated alert status into the week and will be ready when the next major storm hits.
Thank you to our brave first responders and stormwater crews for your service. Your preparation is paying off as we await El Niño. Thank you to residents and business owners in San Diego who have already taken steps to prepare.
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SeaWorld San Diego 2020 Master Plan Update
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City Council voted unanimously to update the SeaWorld San Diego Master Plan. Originally submitted in 2019, the update was delayed by the pandemic and other challenges but kept its original moniker. This is only the second update of SeaWorld’s Master Plan since the park opened in 1964.
For over a year, I worked with leadership at SeaWorld San Diego to address community concerns about the 150 nightly fireworks allowed under the current Master Plan. The result is SeaWorld San Diego’s pilot drone show, which is welcomed by local families and conservation groups alike. The Master Plan update underscores our shared environmental values by outlining SeaWorld’s preference to move toward more environmentally friendly nighttime entertainment, such as drone shows, expanding access to the park by bike or public transit, and enhancing connectivity around Mission Bay.
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Community Corner: Picnic Area Upgrades at Ellen Browning Scripps Park
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The Scripps Park Picnic Grove II project is complete. Just as the Selma Malk Picnic Grove enabled residents and visitors to come together and enjoy one of the world's most scenic parks, Picnic Grove II provides additional space for community connection. The project was made possible under the auspices of La Jolla Parks and Beaches, Inc. and fully funded through private donations. Thank you to our local leaders who volunteer their time, expertise, and philanthropy.
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Proclaiming Employee Appreciation Month
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Council President LaCava presents a proclamation to City employees.
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Mayor Gloria, Council President Pro Tem Lee, and I proclaimed October as "City of San Diego Employee Appreciation Month." There are no City services without our City employees, and I thank them for their dedication to public service.
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18th Annual La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
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Council President LaCava joins Representative Scott Peters, representatives from the offices of Supervisor Lawson-Remer and Mayor Gloria, and event organizers to kick off the 18th La Jolla Art & Wine Festival with a ribbon cutting.
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For 18 years, the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival has attracted locals and visitors to the Village. Despite warm temperatures and rain, thousands enjoyed the curated artists and festivities. The Festival supports La Jolla High School, Muirlands Middle School, La Jolla Elementary, Torrey Pines Elementary, and Bird Rock Elementary.
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Council President Joe LaCava
Councilmember, District 1
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