HAPPY HOLIDAYS, Sorrento Valley!
The Sorrento Valley Town Council would like to wish the dear reader a wonderful holiday season, in spite of the turmoil in other parts of the world. We here in America's finest city, and arguably, finest neighborhood, are truly blessed to live in peace and, if not prosperity, at least not too shabby a life.
E-Bikes and the Rules of the Road
E-bikes seem to be everywhere these days. They are a great gas-saving and fun way to get around but can also be a source of potential disaster due to their small size and virtual invisibility on the road. Learning the rules of the road and obeying them would almost certainly reduce this risk. There are classes available that all e-bike riders should take before their first outing because the rules can be complicated and vary depending on the type of e-bike and location you choose to ride in
Below is a handy chart from the San Diego Bike Coalition showing where each class of e-bike can ride. Be aware that there are places that are completely out of bounds for e-bikes, usually marked by signs. So, if you choose to hop on, take the time to make sure you have proper safety equipment and to know your classification so that you know where you can and can’t take your e-bike. And consider buying a used e-bike to save $$$ and for the environment.
Below is a handy chart from the San Diego Bike Coalition showing where each class of e-bike can ride. Be aware that there are places that are completely out of bounds for e-bikes, usually marked by signs. So, if you choose to hop on, take the time to make sure you have proper safety equipment and to know your classification so that you know where you can and can’t take your e-bike. And consider buying a used e-bike to save $$$ and for the environment.
The Future is Electric!
The City of San Diego will soon consider an ordinance to require all-electric new construction. Why would they do that?
It turns out that burning gas in our homes and workplaces is really bad – bad for your health, bad for your safety and bad for your wallet! Not to mention bad for the environment. We will need to swap out gas appliances for modern and safe electric ones in all our existing buildings over the coming decades. Let’s future-proof new buildings by constructing them with electric appliances and stop creating more pollution.
Over 70 cities in California have already passed electric new construction ordinances, including Encinitas and Solana Beach. The City of San Diego will soon have an opportunity to implement this common sense measure.
Please consider going electric next time you need to replace a gas appliance. www.switchison.org has some great educational materials, including a lookup by zip code for incentives and contractors to help you out. Let’s electrify everything together!
Author Kelly Lyndon is an engineer who volunteers with the San Diego Building Electrification Coalition, a local coalition of over 30 organizations, advocating for clean and safe electric buildings. She and her family have lived in the San Diego region for nearly 30 years.
The City of San Diego will soon consider an ordinance to require all-electric new construction. Why would they do that?
It turns out that burning gas in our homes and workplaces is really bad – bad for your health, bad for your safety and bad for your wallet! Not to mention bad for the environment. We will need to swap out gas appliances for modern and safe electric ones in all our existing buildings over the coming decades. Let’s future-proof new buildings by constructing them with electric appliances and stop creating more pollution.
Over 70 cities in California have already passed electric new construction ordinances, including Encinitas and Solana Beach. The City of San Diego will soon have an opportunity to implement this common sense measure.
Please consider going electric next time you need to replace a gas appliance. www.switchison.org has some great educational materials, including a lookup by zip code for incentives and contractors to help you out. Let’s electrify everything together!
Author Kelly Lyndon is an engineer who volunteers with the San Diego Building Electrification Coalition, a local coalition of over 30 organizations, advocating for clean and safe electric buildings. She and her family have lived in the San Diego region for nearly 30 years.
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SVTC Monthly Meeting We are dark in November and December - see you on January 25, 2024! Time: 7:00 pm Place: TBD To request a link to the meeting, or to submit any comments or questions, please contact us here. Agenda - check back later Our monthly meetings are usually held the third Thursday of the month, accessible from the comfort of your own home. We discuss various ways to improve our neighborhood. We always welcome new members to our board. Elections will be held in January. It's a great opportunity to get involved and meet your elected City Representatives! The SVTC wants to hear from you! Drop us a line with suggestions or pictures of Sorrento Valley!
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San Diego Event Calendar
San Diego Humane Society Adoption Options! Join NextDoor Here Senior Center Community Recreation Center Lopez Ridge Recreation Center Mira Mesa Parks and Recreation Council Hot off the press!
The San Diego Reader recently published a collection of stories and headlines from their archives all having to do with Sorrento Valley. For a peek into the past, click here to see these clips from stories dating back as far as 1993. 
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Over 2.1 million people have learned to STOP THE BLEED
You can too! The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® program has prepared over 2.1 million people worldwide on how to stop bleeding in a severely injured person.
You can too! The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® program has prepared over 2.1 million people worldwide on how to stop bleeding in a severely injured person.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Residents Name Neighborhoods - by Susan Carolin, SVTC Vice President and Director of Communications
You and your neighbors know the name of their neighborhood and may even relish belonging to it for any number of reasons, be it for its natural beauty, their neighbors, or just because it’s where they’ve made their home. You may say your neighborhood name with a sense of pride, and even feel pity for non-residents who are confused and ask “Where am I?” (Click here to continue reading)
You and your neighbors know the name of their neighborhood and may even relish belonging to it for any number of reasons, be it for its natural beauty, their neighbors, or just because it’s where they’ve made their home. You may say your neighborhood name with a sense of pride, and even feel pity for non-residents who are confused and ask “Where am I?” (Click here to continue reading)
Sounding the alarm for species at risk, one photograph at a time
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!
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 soaring over 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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Great 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/ |
For information on Mira Mesa Parks and Recreation Council - click here
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