SAN DIEGO – City Council President Todd Gloria today commented about the Mayor’s proposed changes to the Plaza de Panama area of Balboa Park.

“I have consistently favored the removal of cars from Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama. Because Mayor Filner’s proposal partially accomplishes that vision and because the project would implement a temporary change, I believe I can support the requested $300,000 appropriation during the budget process,” Gloria said.

(This story was originally published HERE in Voice of San Diego.)

A North Park religious school will receive more than $500,000 from taxpayers because a jury found late last year that the city unfairly rejected its expansion project.

SAN DIEGO -- The Hillcrest Town Council has a full agenda planned for its meeting tonight, including a presentation by San Diego City Council President Todd Gloria.

Community members and others gathered at the meeting will hear a presentation from Gloria on community issues, and will also be given the opportunity to ask questions of him. Gloria is currently in his second term on the City Council and has represented the area for five years.

Representatives from other local government offices will also be present and available to hear feedback and take questions from the audience.

SAN DIEGO -- Everybody loves Hillcrest but one of the chief complaints that business owners, neighborhood groups and community leaders in the area hear is about a lack of parking - whether it be perceived or real.

On Thursday, the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) and Uptown Community Parking District hosted a high-profile launch of ParkHillcrest, a program that has been created to make parking and getting around the neighborhood easier. The program includes a parking website and smart phone app, as well as a free neighborhood trolley shuttle.