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Breaking Bad:
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It's a zoo here now, some of them are driving around in circles and parking in front of my place and hanging out. Not cool to invade a neighborhood like this.
— September 15, 2017 8:43 p.m.
Breaking Bad:
Clairemont edition
As is Zapf. Not always, but there does seem to be some votes along party lines at times. It breaks down like this: Republicans: D2 Zapf, D5 Kersey, D6 Cate, D7 Sherman Democrats: D1 Bry, D3 Ward, D4 Cole, D8 Alvarez, D9 Gomez
— September 15, 2017 2:38 p.m.
Breaking Bad:
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I sent you a private message
— September 13, 2017 8:40 a.m.
Breaking Bad:
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It's actually both D2 and D6, mostly D6, but South Clairemont near Clairemont Village is on the border of Bay Park and Clairemont and thus has D2 and D6 divided on one block. The shopping center and the suspected drug houses are more in D2 in this area.
— September 11, 2017 3:06 p.m.
Point Loma fourplex controversy not done yet
I would say the planning commission is on their toes on this one.
— September 11, 2017 3:04 p.m.
Breaking Bad:
Clairemont edition
It's a bit confusing because this area is on the border of both D2 and D6 (where Bay Park begins and Clairemont ends or vice versa). This one block where the shopping center is has two zip codes and three blocks of addresses. When writing things before I've been told the shopping center and part of the block is D2/Zapf and part is D6/Cate. Zapf showed up to the farmer's market in the shopping center bolsters that. Residents in both D2 and D6 are impacted by this for the Clairemont Village area. The other shopping centers are all Cate.
— September 10, 2017 4:08 p.m.
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I was surprised after talking to others in every corner of Clairemont that it's all over Clairemont. Some of the things that I saw were so ghetto and so disturbing (so much of it never made in the article). If we don't do something to take care of it now, it's only going to get worse. Anyone that's been to parts of Midway knows it's like East LA - it's shocking how something that is next door to affluent housing is like that. Our own mayor lives in Point Loma. I've talked to people that live in the Midway area that won't leave their house after dark because of it. That parking lot and nearby streets must be on some homeless networking website (or maybe shopping centers are just a universal Statue of Liberty for the downtrodden and derelict) because for years they've shown up and just made themselves at home. I firmly believe not addressing that when it first began is what led to the suspected drug houses and dealers feeling all warm and fuzzy about hanging out here now. Neighbors that look the other way get five stars from people like that. The impetus for this whole thing wasn't even the drugs - it was the breaking into homes and cars and the trash everywhere. Seeing that those suspected of doing that hanging out with those that looked like they were dealing is what got neighbors up in arms. But too few ever do anything until they are victims of a direct crime. Waiting for the powers-that-be isn't really an option and those that wreak havoc in neighborhoods they don't live in know that all too well. One guy flipped off security at the shopping center and another refused to leave because they have zero respect for anyone that isn't doing their bidding.
— September 10, 2017 4:04 p.m.
Breaking Bad:
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Yes, it brings to the light the dance between the theoretical not wanting to judge others for what they want to do and the reality of it being shoved in your face. The reality of it is tough to take.
— September 10, 2017 3:48 p.m.
Breaking Bad:
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It's much like our health system which focuses on curing instead of preventing. Prevention is cheaper and more impactful in the long run. I've been trying for years to get residents interested in neighborhood watch, but hardly anyone is. The same thing with a yearly night out event. Interest peaks when things like this happen only. It's a complex issue and like I said in the article, I'm no drug-war cheerleader. Prohibition is never the answer and I personally don't like to see anyone going to jail simply for using. It's none of my business. However, when it's happening right in front of you on a daily basis, it's horrible. Then add to that all the thefts that seem to go along with it, it's even more so. Add to that the thought of them cooking meth in my hood and yikes! And lets not forget the messes, oh the messes they leave behind. It's nuts. What was most shocking after talking to a lot of people and observation was how many people must be doing meth to have this many people dealing it just in Clairemont. I have witnessed a lot of cars cruising the shopping center parking lot looking for something the shops aren't selling. Meth is so toxic and has no up-side when it comes to someone's health, decision-making abilities, impulse control, or attitude. It will take a year for any addict to feel like themselves again once they quit. That's why many don't quit possibly.
— September 9, 2017 12:06 p.m.
Breaking Bad:
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Thank you for your kind words. This one was a one-of-a-kind experience. Let's hope . . .
— September 9, 2017 11:55 a.m.
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Breaking Bad: Clairemont edition
It's a zoo here now, some of them are driving around in circles and parking in front of my place and hanging out. Not cool to invade a neighborhood like this.— September 15, 2017 8:43 p.m.
Breaking Bad: Clairemont edition
As is Zapf. Not always, but there does seem to be some votes along party lines at times. It breaks down like this: Republicans: D2 Zapf, D5 Kersey, D6 Cate, D7 Sherman Democrats: D1 Bry, D3 Ward, D4 Cole, D8 Alvarez, D9 Gomez— September 15, 2017 2:38 p.m.
Breaking Bad: Clairemont edition
I sent you a private message— September 13, 2017 8:40 a.m.
Breaking Bad: Clairemont edition
It's actually both D2 and D6, mostly D6, but South Clairemont near Clairemont Village is on the border of Bay Park and Clairemont and thus has D2 and D6 divided on one block. The shopping center and the suspected drug houses are more in D2 in this area.— September 11, 2017 3:06 p.m.
Point Loma fourplex controversy not done yet
I would say the planning commission is on their toes on this one.— September 11, 2017 3:04 p.m.
Breaking Bad: Clairemont edition
It's a bit confusing because this area is on the border of both D2 and D6 (where Bay Park begins and Clairemont ends or vice versa). This one block where the shopping center is has two zip codes and three blocks of addresses. When writing things before I've been told the shopping center and part of the block is D2/Zapf and part is D6/Cate. Zapf showed up to the farmer's market in the shopping center bolsters that. Residents in both D2 and D6 are impacted by this for the Clairemont Village area. The other shopping centers are all Cate.— September 10, 2017 4:08 p.m.
Breaking Bad: Clairemont edition
I was surprised after talking to others in every corner of Clairemont that it's all over Clairemont. Some of the things that I saw were so ghetto and so disturbing (so much of it never made in the article). If we don't do something to take care of it now, it's only going to get worse. Anyone that's been to parts of Midway knows it's like East LA - it's shocking how something that is next door to affluent housing is like that. Our own mayor lives in Point Loma. I've talked to people that live in the Midway area that won't leave their house after dark because of it. That parking lot and nearby streets must be on some homeless networking website (or maybe shopping centers are just a universal Statue of Liberty for the downtrodden and derelict) because for years they've shown up and just made themselves at home. I firmly believe not addressing that when it first began is what led to the suspected drug houses and dealers feeling all warm and fuzzy about hanging out here now. Neighbors that look the other way get five stars from people like that. The impetus for this whole thing wasn't even the drugs - it was the breaking into homes and cars and the trash everywhere. Seeing that those suspected of doing that hanging out with those that looked like they were dealing is what got neighbors up in arms. But too few ever do anything until they are victims of a direct crime. Waiting for the powers-that-be isn't really an option and those that wreak havoc in neighborhoods they don't live in know that all too well. One guy flipped off security at the shopping center and another refused to leave because they have zero respect for anyone that isn't doing their bidding.— September 10, 2017 4:04 p.m.
Breaking Bad: Clairemont edition
Yes, it brings to the light the dance between the theoretical not wanting to judge others for what they want to do and the reality of it being shoved in your face. The reality of it is tough to take.— September 10, 2017 3:48 p.m.
Breaking Bad: Clairemont edition
It's much like our health system which focuses on curing instead of preventing. Prevention is cheaper and more impactful in the long run. I've been trying for years to get residents interested in neighborhood watch, but hardly anyone is. The same thing with a yearly night out event. Interest peaks when things like this happen only. It's a complex issue and like I said in the article, I'm no drug-war cheerleader. Prohibition is never the answer and I personally don't like to see anyone going to jail simply for using. It's none of my business. However, when it's happening right in front of you on a daily basis, it's horrible. Then add to that all the thefts that seem to go along with it, it's even more so. Add to that the thought of them cooking meth in my hood and yikes! And lets not forget the messes, oh the messes they leave behind. It's nuts. What was most shocking after talking to a lot of people and observation was how many people must be doing meth to have this many people dealing it just in Clairemont. I have witnessed a lot of cars cruising the shopping center parking lot looking for something the shops aren't selling. Meth is so toxic and has no up-side when it comes to someone's health, decision-making abilities, impulse control, or attitude. It will take a year for any addict to feel like themselves again once they quit. That's why many don't quit possibly.— September 9, 2017 12:06 p.m.
Breaking Bad: Clairemont edition
Thank you for your kind words. This one was a one-of-a-kind experience. Let's hope . . .— September 9, 2017 11:55 a.m.