Lightner Releases February Newsletter

Every month San Diego Councilwoman Sherri Lightner publishes The SpotLight, a newsletter for District 1 residents. This month's highlights include an update on legislation to save San Diego special events such as the La Jolla fireworks show and an effort to on Wall Street.

Lightner reported that as a result of ongoing litigation over how the city permits its special events, some of San Diego's "most treasured traditions are being held hostage," including the July fireworks and .

"To bring common sense back to the City of San Diego' event permitting process, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce is working with State Senator Juan Vargas and Assemblymember Martin Garrick on proposed state legislation (SB 973) that would exempt park use and special event permits from costly environmental reviews," The Spotlight reported.

Neighborhood repairs fixed in La Jolla in the past month:

• Potholes fixed on El Paseo Grande between Paseo Dorado and Avenida de la Playa.
• Potholes fixed at 7238 and 7275 Via Capri.
• Potholes fixed on Whale Watch Way near Prestwick Drive.
• Potholes fixed on La Jolla Mesa Drive near Rodeo Drive.
• Potholes fixed on La Jolla Colony Drive from Palmilla Drive to Gilman Drive.
• Potholes fixed on Draper Avenue near Pearl Street.
• Potholes fixed on Kline Street and Eads Avenue.
• Trees trimmed back at Via Capri and La Jolla Scenic Drive.

See the full newsletter to the right of this post.

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