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Clairemont residents concerned over 12-unit bonus ADU project

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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) – Clairemont residents are pushing back against a proposed ADU development that includes a dozen units on one property. Similar projects have popped up across the city under San Diego’s “bonus ADU” program.

Residents on Shoshoni Avenue say the city needs to balance the need for housing with the character and safety of neighborhoods.

This particular development at 4602 Shoshoni Avenue would include the main house, converting the garage into an ADU, and then five two-story structures with 10 ADUs in the backyard.

“If this thing goes up, our neighborhood will completely change forever,” said Michelle Schroeder, a resident on the street of 30 years.

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The neighborhood is predominantly one-story single-family homes and the street itself is a narrow cul-de-sac. There would be no requirements to provide parking for the development. Congestion on the street and ability for emergency vehicles to reach houses on the street are some concerns being raised.

“Our safety is big time. The City needs to come out and do some research here,” said Kevin Morefield who lives next door to the property in question.

The large lot lends the space for developers to take advantage of the city’s bonus ADU program. For every one “affordable” ADU, they can build an additional ADU. The maximum amount allowed is determined by zoning and space on the property.

“When they built Genesee Avenue and Chateau Drive, they backfilled my backyard, this backyard, all the way down and if you go look just halfway down Genesee, you’ll see it starting to crumble,” said Morefield.

Morefield’s family has been at the property since 1955 and says the land may not even be safe to build on based on the backfill.

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However because housing is so needed, the City of San Diego says as long as these types of projects comply with ADU regulations, state and local law requires approval.

“The inspectors are really going to have to take their care with signing the permit because if something happens there in the future, it’s going to be their problem not just the developer, not just the owner of the land,” said Mike Schroeder.

“We’ve been fighting for four years is to get the council to come back and take a look at what they’ve done,” said Paul Krueger, volunteer with nonprofit Neighbors for a Better San Diego.

The nonprofit has been tracking these projects closely. To date, the City says it’s approved about 130 density bonus projects, creating 255 “affordable” ADUs.

“One of the biggest failures of this program. They wrote the law to allow to qualify as a moderate-income unit, which means a single person with $89,000 a year is who they’re pegging the rent in the affordable unit,” Krueger said.

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These neighbors are now calling on Mayor Todd Gloria and councilmembers to take action.

“Start listening to us. I want them to stop this project and come look at it for themselves,” said Michelle Schroeder.

Councilmember Jennifer Campbell represents the Clairemont area. Her office provided a statement that reads:

“I share the concerns that many residents have expressed about whether our communities can support the increased density that these bonus ADU projects may bring. I am apprehensive about how the increase in density could impact our neighborhoods and place strain on our existing infrastructure and services. I have always opposed changes to parking requirements, especially in places where the public transportation infrastructure is not currently able to serve every resident. I will continue to work on ways to mitigate the impacts of increased density on our neighborhoods, while still meeting the community’s need for more housing.”

The City says the project is currently still in review. The mayor’s office did not respond to requests for comment.

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A lawyer for developers SDRE Homebuyers said they plan to issue a formal statement in the future, but could not answer questions in time for this report.



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Man fatally struck by hit-and-run vehicle in San Diego

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A man in the Mission Bay Park community of San Diego was fatally struck Sunday morning by a hit-and run vehicle, authorities said.

The victim was also struck by a second vehicle and that motorist stayed at the scene to cooperate with officers, the San Diego Police Department reported.

The initial crash occurred at about 2:20 a.m. Sunday in the area of West Mission Bay and Sea World drives.

The pedestrian was in the southbound lanes of the 2000 block of West Mission Bay Drive when he was struck by a silver vehicle also in the southbound lanes. That vehicle fled the scene, continuing southbound, police said.

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A 28-year-old man driving his vehicle southbound ran over the downed pedestrian.

“That driver remained at the scene and is not DUI,” according to a police statement. “The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.”

Anyone with information regarding the initial crash was urged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.



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Here are the 9 San Diego County communities that set or tied heat records

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San Diego County is known for having wet, cold weather in February. But it had numerous hot spells this year. And when the month ended on Saturday a high pressure system produced heat that broke or tied temperature records in nine communities from the desert to the sea, the National Weather Service said.

The most notable temperature occurred in Borrego Springs, which reached 99, five degrees higher than the previous record for Feb. 28, set in 1986. The 99 reading is also the highest temperature ever recorded in Borrego in February.

Escondido reached 95, tying a record set in 1901.

El Cajon reached 92, three degrees higher than the record set in 2009.

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Ramona topped out at 88, five degrees higher than the record set in 2009.

Alpine hit 88, four degrees higher the record set in 1986.

Campo reached 87, four degrees higher than the record set in 1999.

Vista hit 86, four degrees higher than the record set in 2020.

Chula Vista reached 84, one degree higher than the record set in 2020.

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Lake Cuyamaca rose to 76, four degrees higher than the record set in 1986.

Forecasters say the weather is not likely to broadly produce new highs on Sunday. Cooler air is moving to the coast, and on Monday, San Diego’s high will only reach 67, a degree above normal.

 



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Francis Parker captures Open Division girls basketball title

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OCEANSIDE — The Frontwave Arena scoreboard showed 23 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Up 16, Francis Parker’s win over Westview High School for the CIF San Diego Section Open Division girls basketball championship was secure.

“No, no, no!” Parker head coach Courtney Clements screamed to freshman guard Jordan Brown, telling her there was no need to score.

So Brown walked the ball up the floor, from the backcourt, across midcourt, a 1,000-watt smile etched across her face.

With no Wolverines defending her, Brown dribbled from side to side across the logo. Then, a fraction of a moment before the final buzzer sounded, Brown flung the basketball high toward the rafters, then was engulfed by teammates.

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The job was complete. Parker’s first Open Division title in program history was secure, the final reading 66-50 on Saturday night.

Of those final seconds, said Brown, who scored 23 points. “It was a surreal moment, knowing we worked for this all year long. It’s amazing.”

One reason it was amazing was because the top-seeded Lancers (21-7) were a decided favorite, but were stressed by the sixth-seeded Wolverines (20-9). Led by UC Santa Barbara-bound senior guard Sarah Heyn (18 points in the first half), Westview led 35-28 early in the third quarter.

“I just knew I had to do whatever it took to win,” said Brown. “Whether that was defense or offense. I just wanted to win, period.”

Sparked by its defense, Parker closed the quarter on a 14-0 run.  Westview’s final 11 possessions of the quarter ended with five missed shots and six turnovers.

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Still, the game wasn’t over. Heyn cut the deficit to 48-44 with just over six minutes to play on a bucket. But with 5:47 to play, Heyn was whistled for her fifth foul on a reach-in.

“Knowing their best player fouled out, we sealed the win,” said Brown.

As for Heyn, who finished with 23 points, she sat on the bench and pulled her jersey over her eyes, hiding tears.

Clements’ thoughts when Heyn fouled out? “I hope we can put this game away now.”

Francis Parker High’s Jordan Brown shoots against Westview High during the CIF Open Division championship at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Francis Parker defeated Westview 66-50. (Kristian Carreon / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

That the Lancers did, outscoring Westview 18-6 down the stretch.

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The Lancers’ players and coach were effusive in their praise for Heyn, a four-year starter.

“She’s a great player,” said Brown.

“She played phenomenally,” said Clements. “She played the way you would think a senior would play in a championship game. She played desperately. She played every possession like it was the last 20 seconds of the game. She was extremely impressive. (Heyn buried five 3s, missing only once from deep.) She should be proud of herself.”

Clements was proud of her team for another reason. After blowing out two-time reigning Open Division champion Mission Hills by 26 in the semis, some thought Parker might cruise in the title game.

“I figured it was going to be a fight, and it was,” said Clements. “It was good that our girls had to come together, had to stick together. That’s what this is all about, developing character via the sport of basketball. When the kids face adversity, they have to make a decision. Who do they want to be? They showed the best version of themselves. That’s what I want to remember from a game like this.”

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Francis Parker’s primary color is brown, which is fitting for the girls basketball team. They are led not only by the freshman Jordan Brown, but also junior Brieana Brown, a strong, aggressive and athletic 5-foot-11 wing.

Brieana Brown scored 25 points and yanked down a team-best eight rebounds.

About the team in brown being led by the Browns (who are not related), Jordan Brown said: “It’s super cool. I love Bri and our story. So many people think we’re related, that we’re siblings. In reality, we’re not, but we play like it.”

Francis Parker High's Brieana Brown shoots against Westview during the CIF Open Division championship at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Francis Parker defeated Westview 66-50. (Kristian Carreon / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Francis Parker High’s Brieana Brown shoots against Westview during the CIF Open Division championship at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Francis Parker defeated Westview 66-50. (Kristian Carreon / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Francis Parker and Westview both will advance to the Southern California Regionals.

Earlier in the season, Clements — who was dressed in all black for the championship game — confessed she wasn’t crazy about Parker’s primary color. Her mood shifted Saturday night.

“Brown’s doing well for me now,” she said.

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Asked if Lancers’ Brown squared tandem represents the best one-two girls basketball punch in the San Diego Section, Clements gave the questioner a “What do you think?” smirk.

“That,” said the coach of the Open Division champions, “is a no-brainer.”



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