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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was joined by other community leaders Sunday to mark the beginning of construction on Pride Promenade.

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SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was joined by other community leaders Sunday to mark the beginning of construction on Pride Promenade, a project intended to make much of Normal Street in Hillcrest a pedestrian-friendly area.

"The beginning of construction on the Pride Promenade is a historic moment for Hillcrest and our entire city. This project will create a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly destination that reflects the heart and soul of San Diego's LGBTQ community," Gloria said in a morning event held at the corner of Normal and Harvey Milk streets. "By investing in public spaces that celebrate our city's diversity and sense of community, we are creating a lasting legacy honoring Hillcrest's rich history while building a more welcoming and connected future for all of us."

The project is funded by the city and under the purview of the San Diego Association of Governments. It will convert traffic lanes on the west side of Normal Street, from University Avenue to Lincoln Avenue, to a pedestrian promenade and rainbow-colored bikeway. The eastern lanes will remain open to vehicular traffic.

According to the city, Pride Plaza, the area at the intersection of Normal Street and University Avenue that is home to the Pride flag monument and rainbow-colored crosswalk, will be expanded to include a children's play area, new lamp posts, seating and shade structures, along with dozens of new trees and a restored trolley car for commercial use, a nod to the history of the area as a main trolley line servicing the Hillcrest and University Heights neighborhoods.

"Today, we break ground on a project that will transform Normal Street into a vibrant, welcoming space for everyone," said City Councilman Stephen Whitburn, who represents District 3. "Pride Promenade will expand Pride Plaza, create safer walking and biking paths, and honor Hillcrest's rich history and culture. This is a project built by and for our community -- one that reflects our values of inclusivity, sustainability, and pride."

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The project will also add 13 parking spaces, and the Promenade will also accommodate the weekly Hillcrest Farmers Market as well as other public events, such as the San Diego Pride Festival and Parade.

Officials said Pride Promenade is the latest in a series of actions that have uplifted San Diego's LGBTQ community, including dedicating Harvey Milk Street, creating Pride Plaza, raising the Pride Flag, establishing an LGBTQ cultural district and opening the city's AIDS Memorial.

The promenade will become part of the Eastern Hillcrest Bikeway, a 1.1- mile series of separated bikeways and buffered bike lanes on University Avenue and Normal Street, as well as on Lincoln Avenue, Herbert Street, Robinson Avenue and Park Boulevard.

"Pride Promenade is a testament to community vision and city commitment," said Benjamin Nicholls, executive director of the Hillcrest Business Association. "Once finished, Pride Promenade will become one of San Diego's great spaces that we can all be proud of."

The groundbreaking event was followed by a community celebration hosted by the Hillcrest Business Association.

The Eastern Hillcrest Bikeway and Pride Promenade projects are expected to be completed in late 2026.

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To keep your visit to Palomar Mountain State Park an enjoyable experience, please do not feed the wildlife and keep your campsite and picnic areas clean of trash and food. This will help protect you from diseases that can be transferred from wildlife to humans and will help make your outdoor experience a fun and safe time. For more information about the importance of keeping the wildlife's diet natural, click on the following link "Please Don't Feed Park Wildlife".

Due to the threat of the Goldspotted Oak Borer spreading throughout San Diego County, OAK firewood will NOT be allowed into Palomar Mountain State Park. Wood sales ARE available at our kiosk when the we are open. Please be aware that wood sales will NOT be available while the kiosk is CLOSED. You ARE allowed to bring other species of firewood, such as pine or eucalyptus.

To find out more about this pest, please go to http://ucanr.edu/sites/gsobinfo/

The beautiful forest and mountain meadows of Palomar Mountain State Park are in northern San Diego County, high atop the west side of Palomar Mountain. Large pine, fir and cedar trees make the park one of the few areas in southern California with a Sierra Nevada-like atmosphere. The park features camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing (trout) in Doane Pond. Coniferous forests cover much of the 1,862 acres, in contrast to the dry lowlands surrounding the mountain.

Elevation within the park averages 5,000 feet above sea level, making evenings cool even during the summer. A number of vista points offer spectacular panoramic views both westerly toward the ocean and inland toward the desert, particularly from Boucher Hill Summit, which has been listed in the Sierra Club's "Hundred Peaks Section" since first published in 1946. There, you'll also find the historic Boucher Hill Fire Lookout.

The park is open from dawn 'til dusk daily. Reservations are highly recommended for camping during peak season. Day use fees are $10.00 per vehicle, cash or check only. Trails are open to foot traffic only, and dogs and mountain bikes are not allowed on trails. Please note that there are no gas stations on Palomar Mountain. For more information, visit http://www.palomarsp.org/

SAN DIEGO, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Feb. 15 to Sunday, Feb. 16.

Barbie Sports Club Tour: Otay Ranch Town Center, Chula Vista

Black Comix Day: WorldBeat Cultural Center, San Diego

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special: Kroc Center Ice, San Diego

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Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run: Tidelands Park, Coronado

Cursive, Pile: Music Box, San Diego

Galentine's Gang Paint and Sip: Local Roots, Vista

Historic Downtown Encinitas Walking Tour: Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse, Encinitas

Kings of La Jolla Band: Valentine's Dance Party: Pit Stop Diner, Oceanside

Love is in the Air Tour: Wild Wonders, Bonsall

Mardi Gras: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Mardi Gras Celebration: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

Peter Sprague Quartet: Fallbrook Mission Theater, Fallbrook

San Diego Valentine's Premier Brunch Cruise: City Cruises, San Diego

Steve Poltz 16th Annual 50th Birthday Bash: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Steve Poltz: Music Box, San Diego

Volunteer Restoration Event: San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve, Cardiff

WNDR Museum: WNDR Museum, San Diego

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A mild winter storm is moving out Friday but brought much-needed widespread rainfall along with high winds to the San Diego area.

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SAN DIEGO, CA — A mild winter storm is moving out Friday but brought much-needed widespread rainfall along with high winds to the San Diego area.

As of late morning, the unsettled atmospheric system had dropped anywhere from a tenth of an inch or less to nearly three inches of moisture across the county while generating air currents exceeding 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm, which began moving over the drought-parched region on Tuesday, prompted the NWS to issue a wind advisory effective through 4 a.m. Saturday for local highland and desert communities and a flood watch through late Thursday night along the ocean coastline.

The heaviest showers out of the bands of dark clouds were expected Thursday evening into early Friday morning, forecasters advised.

To prepare for the spate of inclement conditions, the city of San Diego has been monitoring some 46,000 storm drains and will preemptively close flood-prone Mission Valley roads if deemed necessary, officials said.

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"While we're taking proactive measures, we encourage residents to take steps in their own homes and neighborhoods to be prepared as well," city Stormwater Department Director Todd Snyder said. "Together we can help reduce flood risk in our community throughout this rainy season."

Residents can report weather-related problems, such as flooding or downed trees, by using the Get It Done app or by calling 619-527-7500. Anyone experiencing a life-threatening emergency should call 911, officials noted.

San Diego Gas & Electric, for its part, has been preparing for the stormy weather by increasing the number of its crews available in case of downed power lines, according to SDG&E public affairs.

"The company's meteorology team is also monitoring weather conditions minute by minute to help provide situational awareness to front-line crews working to maintain the infrastructure that serves the region," a statement from the utility asserted.

As of 10:30 a.m. Thursday, local two-day precipitation totals included 2.99 inches on Mount Palomar; 2.78 on Birch Hill; 1.93 in Mesa Grande; 1.72 in San Onofre; 1.51 in Pine Hills; 1.4 at Lake Cuyamaca; 1.22 in Descanso and at Henshaw Dam; 1.2 at Rainbow Camp and in Santa Ysabel; 1.18 at Lake Wohlford; 1.17 in Julian; 1.13 in Fallbrook; 1.11 in Skyline Ranch; 1.09 in Lower Oat Flats and on Volcan Mountain; and 1.07 in Fallbrook.

Also among the 48-hour moisture tallies were 0.99 of an inch in Escondido; 0.97 on Otay Mountain; 0.95 on Mount Woodson and in San Marcos; 0.86 in Bonsall; 0.84 in Oceanside; 0.81 in Valley Center; 0.79 at Miramar Lake; 0.76 on Mount Laguna; 0.75 in Carlsbad; 0.73 in Campo, Pine Valley and San Diego Country Estates; 0.72 in Couser Canyon; 0.71 in Goose Valley; 0.69 in Alpine and Harbison Canyon; 0.64 in Carlsbad; 0.63 in Rancho Bernardo; 0.6 in Valley Center; 0.59 at Cactus County Park and Dulzura Summit; 0.57 in Ramona; 0.56 in Barona; 0.54 in Kearny Mesa; 0.53 in Rincon Springs; 0.52 in Poway; 0.51 in La Mesa; and 0.5 in Santee.

Other rainfall accumulations for the period were 0.48 of an inch in Warner Springs; 0.47 in Vista; 0.42 in Flinn Springs; 0.39 in Serra Mesa; 0.38 in Granite Hills; 0.35 in Mission Valley; 0.34 in Encinitas; 0.27 in Point Loma; 0.26 in National City; 0.24 in Chula Vista; 0.21 at San Diego International Airport; 0.2 in Ranchita and San Miguel; and 0.1 at North Island Naval Air Station.

No precipitation was recorded in the local deserts, the weather service reported.

The storm also has delivered winds reaching speeds of 25 to 30 mph along the coast and across the inland valleys, and as high as 54 mph in the area of Mount Laguna, according to meteorologists.

On Friday, the rainfall is expected to weaken and become increasingly intermittent before dwindling away entirely late in the evening, the NWS advised. Fair conditions will return Saturday and prevail into much of next week, with average or slightly higher maximum temperatures for this time of year, forecasters said.

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More than 200,000 San Diego homeowners may soon have a new monthly payment: $53 per month for a 90-gallon trash can to be emptied by the city.

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — After more than 100 years since free trash pickup began in San Diego, residents are one step closer to tacking on a trash service fee to their monthly bills.

Some homeowners say the proposed fee of $53 is more than they expected.

“Where does the $53 come from? That's way too much in my eyes,” said Rachel Hayes.

More than 200,000 San Diego homeowners may soon have a new monthly payment: $53 per month for a 90-gallon trash can to be emptied by the city.

And a few dollars less for smaller trash cans.

Some say it's overdue.

“The City of San Diego is the only jurisdiction in California that does not recover the cost of solid waste collection and disposal. This must change,” said Corinne Wilson with the San Diego Municipal Employees Association.

And others aren’t excited about the potential price.

“There's no citizens that came to the city council and said, 'Please tax us,'” said John Royal, a San Diego resident.

While no one may have said that out loud, their votes spoke for them.

Measure B was passed back in 2022, replacing the 106-year-old ordinance preventing the city from charging residents for trash collection and disposal.

Since then, the city has been holding outreach meetings to show people how the funds will be allocated.

ABC 10News was there in November, as some residents’ minds were changed about the measure.

“If I was voting today, I would vote yes,” said Donna Myers, one of the attendees.

But there are still lots of people to get on board before it could go into effect.

“Now, the people that are actually going to be affected by this can stop it. All they have to do is pay attention to the notice that the city sends them and then just use a $0.50 stamp, or whatever it costs now, to send it back,” said Royal.

The Environmental Services Department is set to present its customer service study results in front of the full council towards the end of March.

Homeowners can submit their protests until the final vote in June.

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