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Hillcrest Pride Flag project moves forward in the planning process

Ben Cartwright - SDGLN Staff Writer
April 5th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- The proposed Hillcrest Pride Flag project is moving through the City of San Diego's planning process, and will go before both the San Diego Planning Commission and the San Diego City Council in upcoming weeks.

The planning commission will review the proposal at its April 12 meeting, and will forward its recommendation to the full City Council in advance of its May 15 meeting, at which time the final ruling on the project's outcome will be made.

Carl DeMaio addresses his LGBT support

Anthony King - Editor, Gay San Diego
March 23rd, 2012

(Editor’s note: SDGLN is not reporting on the 2012 San Diego mayoral race because SDGLN Publisher Johnathan Hale has a personal relationship with City Councilmember Carl DeMaio, who is running for mayor. SDGLN will also not be making an endorsement in the race. This story was written by SDGLN content partner Gay San Diego.)

Hillcrest Town Council endorses pride flag project

SDGLN Staff
February 15th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- The Hillcrest Pride Flag project continues to gain momentum in the community, as the Hillcrest Town Council (HTC) voted on a motion to endorse the project at its meeting Tuesday night.

Community members who are working on developing the project envision a 65-foot pole in the median in the center of Normal Street at University Avenue. The pole will fly a large rainbow flag year-round. The Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) and San Diego LGBT Pride have agreed to ensure that the flag is insured and maintained regularly.

Hillcrest Town Council to show neighborly love at meeting TONIGHT

SDGLN Staff
February 14th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- The Hillcrest Town Council invites those who love Hillcrest to attend its monthly meeting tonight - Valentine's Day - at 6:30 pm.

The meeting will start off with a discussion on: "What makes our neighborhood so loved?"

Meeting participants are encouraged to speak up and share reasons why they love Hillcrest with the group.

Following the discussion, the residents group will hear updates from local elected officials about community issues and time will be allotted for public comment.

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Uptown Planners give green light to Hillcrest Pride Flag project

Ben Cartwright - SDGLN Staff Writer
February 8th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego’s LGBT community had a lot to celebrate Tuesday night after a local planning group approved a proposal to install a large flag pole in Hillcrest that will fly a rainbow flag year round, on the same day the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that denying same-sex couples the right to marry is unconstitutional.

City Council votes to extend Uptown Interim Height Ordinance for two years

Ben Cartwright - SDGLN Staff Writer
January 25th, 2012

SAN DIEGO – Several residents, business owners and concerned citizens headed to the San Diego City Council meeting on Tuesday afternoon to voice their opinions on an agenda item that would extend the Uptown Interim Height Ordinance (IHO), which expired Jan. 23.

Hillcrest Walgreens proposal is questioned

Anthony King - Editor, Gay San Diego
January 13th, 2012

Response to the proposed Walgreens pharmacy renovation for the vacant medical building at 301 University Ave. in Hillcrest has been swift and intense, following a story published in San Diego Uptown News (SDUN) on Jan. 6. The article stated the building located across from Urban Mo’s Bar & Grill will become a Walgreens before the end of 2012.

With an initial response from Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) Executive Director Benjamin Nicholls condemning the proposal, further insight into what is best for the business district in Hillcrest came into question.

Vacant office space in Hillcrest to become Walgreens

Ashley Mackin - Editor, San Diego Uptown News
January 6th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Originally proposed to be part of a boutique hotel, the vacant building at 301 University Ave. in Hillcrest will become a Walgreens before the end of 2012.

Bruce Leidenberger, one of the three co-owners of the property, proposed the space be made into a hotel in late 2007, but had difficulty getting the proper financing. At the time, Leidenberger’s business partner explained the proposal to the Uptown Planners, which was approved with all 13 board members in favor.

Police bicycle team begins regular patrols in Hillcrest

SDGLN Staff
September 29th, 2011

SAN DIEGO -- Building on the success of the San Diego Police Department's North Park bicycle team, a similar team has started patrolling the business district in neighboring Hillcrest.

District 3 City Councilmember Todd Gloria was joined by a number of police and community business leaders near the iconic Hillcrest sign earlier today to officially announce the program.

San Diego County college students encouraged to apply for GSDBA Foundation scholarships

SDGLN Staff
August 4th, 2011

SAN DIEGO -- The application cycle for the annual GSDBA Charitable Foundation student scholarships has opened and over $17,000 will be doled out to deserving students this year.