SORRENTO VALLEY SUNSET - Wishing all a peaceful, loving, and resilient 2021!
And remember, for all of our dedicated healthcare workers, first responders, and front line workers:
Mask up -- Wash often -- Keep the distance
And remember, for all of our dedicated healthcare workers, first responders, and front line workers:
Mask up -- Wash often -- Keep the distance
SVTC annual donation to marine corp toys for tots campaign
SVTC President Lil Nover presented the SVTC 's annual toy donation for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign to fireman Dave from the Sorrento Valley Fire Station.
The Sorrento Valley Town Council is desperately looking for a few good men and women to join us in a fun day of giving back. We're gathering up a troop of volunteers to help tackle and tame the unsightly spots in our neighborhood, starting with the abundant burgeoning of weeds along Sorrento Valley Blvd. This effort will only take a couple of hours of your time, and we hope to plan more of these outings in the future. The SVTC will provide a few assorted tools, drinking water, and camaraderie, and would greatly appreciate any and all help offered!
So, if you are willing to roll up the sleeves to help in this effort, please let us know by clicking on this link. We can let you know the date, time, and location to meet, but you are, of course, under no obligation.
Please share with anyone that might be interested, including friends, neighbors, and especially, impressionable teens! We ask that all bring a mask for times when socially distancing may not be possible.
So, if you are willing to roll up the sleeves to help in this effort, please let us know by clicking on this link. We can let you know the date, time, and location to meet, but you are, of course, under no obligation.
Please share with anyone that might be interested, including friends, neighbors, and especially, impressionable teens! We ask that all bring a mask for times when socially distancing may not be possible.
HOMELESS SHELTER IN SORRENTO VALLEY NO LONGER BEING CONSIDERED
The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is no longer considering acquiring the Residence Inn in Sorrento Valley for use as a homeless shelter. SDHC is not taking any further action related to this property. It continues to operate as a Residence Inn under its existing ownership, according to Lisette Vargas of the San Diego Housing Commission.
The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is no longer considering acquiring the Residence Inn in Sorrento Valley for use as a homeless shelter. SDHC is not taking any further action related to this property. It continues to operate as a Residence Inn under its existing ownership, according to Lisette Vargas of the San Diego Housing Commission.
COVID-19 In San Diego: Mapping Cases By ZIP Code
Check out the case numbers by neighborhood in San Diego.
December 30 - City of San Diego issues executive order signed by Mayor Todd Gloria as local hospitals and intensive care units threaten to overflow and the coronavirus surges through the region. Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order allowing for fines up to $1,000 for those who blatantly defy provisions of State orders or the San Diego County public health order.
The executive order will include the following:
· The prohibition of private gatherings of any size
· All retailers operating indoors must do so at no more than 20% capacity
· No on-site consumption of food or drinks, including a ban on outdoor dining
· Face coverings must be worn outside of the home, with specific exceptions as outlined by the California Department of Public Health
· Nonessential work, movement and gatherings must stop between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
· All businesses not meeting the definition of essential business or State authorized sectors are considered “nonessential businesses” and must remain closed
The executive order also limits parking enforcement to aid with California’s stay-at-home orders. To aid neighborhoods that have limited parking for residents, the City of San Diego will no longer enforce parking meter violations, time limited parking, yellow commercial zones and short-term green zones. Red, white and blue parking areas will continue to be enforced to maintain public safety.
Check out the case numbers by neighborhood in San Diego.
December 30 - City of San Diego issues executive order signed by Mayor Todd Gloria as local hospitals and intensive care units threaten to overflow and the coronavirus surges through the region. Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order allowing for fines up to $1,000 for those who blatantly defy provisions of State orders or the San Diego County public health order.
The executive order will include the following:
· The prohibition of private gatherings of any size
· All retailers operating indoors must do so at no more than 20% capacity
· No on-site consumption of food or drinks, including a ban on outdoor dining
· Face coverings must be worn outside of the home, with specific exceptions as outlined by the California Department of Public Health
· Nonessential work, movement and gatherings must stop between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
· All businesses not meeting the definition of essential business or State authorized sectors are considered “nonessential businesses” and must remain closed
The executive order also limits parking enforcement to aid with California’s stay-at-home orders. To aid neighborhoods that have limited parking for residents, the City of San Diego will no longer enforce parking meter violations, time limited parking, yellow commercial zones and short-term green zones. Red, white and blue parking areas will continue to be enforced to maintain public safety.
SURPRISE FOR neighborhood POLICE DEPT
In a gesture of sincere appreciation, the Sorrento Valley Town Council surprised our local police officers at the Northwest Division Police Department, located on El Camino Real, with a bevy of baked goods, bagels, and coffees. SVTC Treasurer, Julia Schriber, spoke with and coordinated with Officer Briggs to arrange this breakfast, which was very much appreciated!
3 Roots Housing Development coming soon
The City recently approved a new 1,800-home neighborhood just East of Sorrento Valley, in what some refer to as western Mira Mesa, but what may become known as the new Carol Canyon neighborhood. Located in the former quarry East of Camino Santa Fe and North of Miramar, this sprawling new development has been in the works for years, and is finally coming to fruition.
The community will feature five separate neighborhoods with varying densities of housing, allowing people of all incomes to live in 3 Roots. The developers have agreed to restore Carroll Canyon Creek and include 256 acres of parks, trails and open space. There also will be 160,160 square feet of retail and commercial development in a mixed-use central area called the “Roots Collective.”
For more information on this development, click here for an article from the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The community will feature five separate neighborhoods with varying densities of housing, allowing people of all incomes to live in 3 Roots. The developers have agreed to restore Carroll Canyon Creek and include 256 acres of parks, trails and open space. There also will be 160,160 square feet of retail and commercial development in a mixed-use central area called the “Roots Collective.”
For more information on this development, click here for an article from the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Photo by Amanda Winters
Walking Sorrento Valley While Socially Distancing
You can still enjoy a canyon hike while respecting the mandated six-ft distance from others. There are also plenty of neighborhood streets to walk, as well as the gorgeous walking trail above Torrey Pines beach. Stay healthy, stay safe, and wear a mask!
Respect fellow walkers' rights to breathe fresh air by wearing a mask..
Keep your loved ones close during these socially distanced COVID times by using technology like Face Time and Skype, as well as old fashioned telephone calls.
Stay safe - safer at home!
Walking Sorrento Valley While Socially Distancing
You can still enjoy a canyon hike while respecting the mandated six-ft distance from others. There are also plenty of neighborhood streets to walk, as well as the gorgeous walking trail above Torrey Pines beach. Stay healthy, stay safe, and wear a mask!
Respect fellow walkers' rights to breathe fresh air by wearing a mask..
Keep your loved ones close during these socially distanced COVID times by using technology like Face Time and Skype, as well as old fashioned telephone calls.
Stay safe - safer at home!
Photo by Ralph Carolin
SAN DIEGO LAB DISCOVERS COVID-19 VACCINE IN 3 HOURS
SORRENTO VALLEY — In a race against the clock, a Sorrento Valley lab is scrambling to get a COVID-19 vaccine out and on the market. As the days go by, Inovio Pharmaceuticals is getting closer to releasing the desperately needed vaccine against the deadly virus.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, which is located in Sorrento Valley, has also created a vaccine for the Zika virus, the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and the vaccine for Ebola. Check out the amazing video by CBS 8.
SORRENTO VALLEY — In a race against the clock, a Sorrento Valley lab is scrambling to get a COVID-19 vaccine out and on the market. As the days go by, Inovio Pharmaceuticals is getting closer to releasing the desperately needed vaccine against the deadly virus.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, which is located in Sorrento Valley, has also created a vaccine for the Zika virus, the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and the vaccine for Ebola. Check out the amazing video by CBS 8.
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SVTC Monthly Meetings Online Pandemic
We are having an open meeting on January 25 at 7 pm to elect new board members. The meeting will be on Zoom so anyone interested in joining is encouraged to contact us here for information on joining the meeting. See Agenda here We want everyone to stay as healthy as possible! Please take care of yourselves and each other. The SVTC wants to hear from you! Email us your ideas for ways to improve our neighborhood. Getting involved is a lot of fun and very rewarding! |
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SOUNDING THE ALARM FOR SPECIES AT RISK, ONE PHOTOGRAPH AT A TIME |
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The National Geographic Photo Ark is using the power of photography to inspire people to help save species at risk before it’s too late. Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore has photographed more than 9,000 species around the world as part of a multiyear effort to document every species living in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, inspire action through education, and help save wildlife by supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts. Beautiful photos - check them out!
Bird's eye view of Pacific Ridge Sorrento Valley - go Full Screen for the full effect, and be blown away by the beauty of it all!
Shot by Sorrento Valley resident photographer, Brendan Michael Carolin
Shot by Sorrento Valley resident photographer, Brendan Michael Carolin
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Amazon makes donating EASY for you!Next time you go on Amazon to order something, click on the button shown here to the left to automatically designate 10% of Amazon's proceeds to the SVTC, at absolutely NO COST to you! It's a great system that makes giving really easy!
So, click on the button and start shopping! |
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New Way to Connect with Neighbors! NEXTDOOR SORRENTO VALLEY
Join this S.D. Police Dept.-sponsored neighborhood group to share ideas, concerns or needs with your neighbors. Click on this link to join Nextdoor Sorrento Valley: nextdoor.com/ |
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