San Diego, CA
State agency OKs homeless parking lot by the San Diego airport
A state agency has approved a plan to create nearly 200 spots for homeless people to sleep in their cars near the San Diego airport, largely clearing the way for the lot to open early next year.
The California Coastal Commission’s unanimous vote Wednesday evening will allow safe parking at the H Barracks site and lets the city later install two large tents that could hold hundreds more people, although local officials have said the latter proposal remains unlikely.
Opponents previously threatened to sue.
“We need to really do everything we can to help address homelessness,” Commissioner Justin Cummings said from the dais. “These safe parking sites have proven to be really good at getting people into services.”
The crisis has grown countywide every month for more than two straight years and well over 10,000 homeless people were again found during the region’s annual point-in-time count in January. The 190 parking spots are a key part of Mayor Todd Gloria’s efforts to boost the region’s strained shelter system, although many neighbors have raised a host of concerns, from the lot’s proximity to Liberty Station’s shops and schools to potential toxins from a nearby landfill.
Six people spoke Wednesday in opposition.
Derek Falconer, head of the nonprofit Point Loma CARES, said a commission report that already noted problematic noise from departing planes didn’t necessarily account for additional traffic stemming from the airport’s soon-to-be-completed Terminal 1. One of the nonprofit’s attorneys, Melania Mirzakhanian, said more tests were needed to ensure the land was safe while Andrew Hollingworth, a member of the Peninsula Community Planning Board, added that a lawsuit was likely.
Around a half-dozen others voiced support. San Diego Councilmember Joe LaCava argued that the lot could reduce the number of recreational vehicles parked illegally in Mission Bay. A union representative said many people employed by hotels — and there are several near the site — often couldn’t afford rent and needed places to sleep. One woman spoke about fleeing an abusive marriage and noted that residents in similar situations needed somewhere to go.
City officials said most spots at existing safe parking lots are full.
The permit requires the city to add a filter to a stormwater drain that will stop any pollutants running off nearby cars from reaching the North Bay, located just across the street. Officials must also prevent paint spills and assume all risks of the project.
The lot should offer a number of services on site and is scheduled to be open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. A city staffer said the curfew would likely be 10 p.m., although people could still leave after that time.
The proposed tents, known as sprung shelters, would each be 41 feet tall, 18,000 square feet and able to hold 300 people. It remains unclear how that element would be funded.
In five years, the land is slated to become part of San Diego’s Pure Water recycling project.
A separate proposal to covert an empty warehouse by Kettner Boulevard and Vine Street into one of the nation’s largest homeless shelters will finally get a public hearing before the City Council on July 22.
San Diego, CA
EXCLUSIVE: Ignition Press Welcomes eBay Live & Revenge Of to San Diego Comic-Con Ignition Pavilion
The Ignition Press – Ignition Pavilion is leveling up in a big way for San Diego Comic-Con this year.
Following last year’s successful debut, Ignition Press is expanding its offsite with several major new partners, transforming the Ignition Pavilion into a hub for comics, collectibles, livestream shopping, food, and drinks. The free experience at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (200 Harbor Dr.) will now feature activations from eBay Live and Revenge Of, alongside the return of Seven Seas Roasting Company and several new fan experiences.
One of the biggest additions this year is a dedicated eBay Live selling lounge, where livestreams will broadcast throughout the convention, bringing Comic-Con to fans around the world.
Stop by throughout the week to find live sketches and signings with comic legends Bill Sienkiewicz (hosted by Big Clutch) and Jim Lee (hosted by ANZ Collects), while Storage Wars star Rene Nezhoda will showcase a rare PSA-pedigreed collection of vintage, Silver Age, and Bronze Age comics.
Fans can also tune in for the debut of an exclusive DC x eBay Live Absolute Batman & Absolute Catwoman connecting cover, shop signed Ignition Press SDCC exclusives, rare comics, and other collectibles, and catch appearances from fan-favorite creators and influencers throughout the weekend.
The Pavilion also welcomes Los Angeles lifestyle brand Revenge Of, making its San Diego Comic-Con debut with a curated comics and pop culture experience, while its sister company, FTB.Design, is handling the Pavilion’s production design.
“Both eBay Live and Revenge Of TV are going to give both fans onsite and at home the opportunity to get in on special programming and chances to get SDCC exclusive merchandise,” said Creative Director Jeremy Haun. “We’re doing something new, big, and different here at the Ignition Pavilion. You’re not going to want to miss it.”
Coffee lovers can once again grab a free drink from Seven Seas Roasting Company between 12pm-4pm, Thursday through Sunday, by signing up for the Ignition Insiders newsletter. The first 200 fans each day can redeem a voucher for coffee, espresso drinks, chai, or tea.
Later each afternoon (Thursday-Saturday, 5pm-7pm), the coffee bar transforms into the Ignition Pavilion Happy Hour, serving themed cocktails, beer, wine, mocktails, and complimentary drink tickets with qualifying purchases. Fans can also preorder a limited-edition bottle of Ignition Proof Rum, created in partnership with Los Angeles distillery The Obscure.
The Ignition Pavilion is free and open to the public at the following times:
- Wednesday, July 22: 5:00pm-9:00pm
- Thursday, July 23: 12:00pm-8:00pm
- Friday, July 24: 12:00pm-8:00pm
- Saturday, July 25: 12:00pm-8:00pm
- Sunday, July 26: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Karepango, the colorful and unapologetic brand that aims to bring a smile in the most unexpected time, is coming to Comic-Con to spread joy, and give attendees the chance to show the world they are imperfect, yet still proud.
Find them at booth #5034, located in the Hall G area of the convention center, and will have dozens of their classic bestsellers, recent products and even a brand new exclusive (and very limited) shirt.
All purchases will receive free gifts, with an extra special gift for purchases over $100.
All clothing is available in sizes XS through 2XL, but in limited quantities per size.
Let’s get shopping:
Have A Good Day Shirts – $48
Limited to 75 pieces
Purple or brown with front and back printing
100% Cotton Knit Sweaters – $88
Oversized and pre-shrunk
100% Cotton T-Shirts – $48
Various Designs
Oversized and pre-shrunk
Tote Bags, Plush Bags, Puffy Bags, IRO Bags, All Sorts of Bags – $28-$45
Various designs
Drink Holders, Mesh Pouches, Nylon Pouches, Headbands, Blind Box Toys, Plush Trinkets – $15-$25
Various designs
Caps, Bucket Hats, Plush Hats, Beanies – $28-$30
Various designs
Bags, Plush, Rugs, Scarves – $50-$80
Various designs
Stickers, Socks, Pins, Air Fresheners – $4-$15
Various designs
Seek and ye shall find:
Travel back more than 250 million years with PBS Eons during a special San Diego Comic-Con preview screening of Eons: Life and Death on Pangea before the series officially premieres.
On Saturday, July 25 at 10am, attendees can watch the first episode of the new four-part miniseries, which explores the Permian Period and the “Great Dying,” Earth’s largest known mass extinction event that wiped out more than 80% of all species.
Following the screening, hosts Gabriel-Philip Santos and Michelle Barboza-Ramirez, along with series writer Farhan Mitha, will take fans behind the scenes of the production and stick around for a Q&A about bringing this prehistoric world to life.
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