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📕 A new edition of the master plan

San Diego approves Library Master Plan
Image by the entrance of the San Diego Central Library
We’ve overdue for a trip to the library. | Image by Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday
San Diego Public Library (SDPL) has taken steps to rewrite its future. San Diego City Council has approved the San Diego Library Master Plan (LMP) — a long-range vision for improvements to facilities, programming, and technology. With approval in the books, let’s check out some of the plan’s biggest changes.

The synopsis

The LMP is the first plan of its kind adopted since 2002 and focuses on making libraries experiential, effective, and equitable — and expanding the facilities everywhere, including the digital realm. Branches are grouped into six “planning zones” to ensure efforts are spread evenly across communities.

Using community feedback, the plan outlines service needs through 2040. “Vision 2040" highlights objectives for all 36 SDPL branches — 37 when the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library opens next year — and larger goals for each planning zone.

Rendering of the Pacific Highland Library

The future Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

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Rendering via City of San Diego

The next chapters

By 2040, the plan aims to add three entirely new, 25,000-sqft libraries to benefit areas with the greatest needs. These branches are:
  • Proposed for the Mira Mesa area to serve “Zone A.”
  • Proposed in the Clairemont Mesa area to serve “Zone B.”
  • Proposed in the Otay Mesa area to serve the growing population in South Bay and border communities in “Zone G.”
The vision also calls for eight libraries to be replaced, which will increase their square footage: Allied Gardens, Kensington-Normal Heights, North Park, Oak Park, Paradise Hills, San Carlos, University Community, and University Heights. Additional branches will also receive expansions.

The epilogue

Each library has individual plans, so timelines differ by branch; all proposals are outlined in the LMP. However, city budgets will need to increase funding to make this vision a reality — it’s estimated libraries will need $125 million per year.

If projects stick to the Vision 2040 recommendations, SDPL’s cumulative square footage will increase by ~65%.
Events
Friday, Nov. 10
  • San Diego Gulls vs. Calgary Wranglers | Friday, Nov. 10 | 7 p.m. | Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $24+ | Y’all ready for some hockey?
  • Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens | Friday, Nov. 10 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $49-$109 | This project explores the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad through music and the contributions of African American, Chinese, Irish, and Indigenous communities.
  • No Duh | Friday, Nov. 10 | 9-11 p.m. | Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach | $16-$28 | “Don’t Speak " — just listen — as this No Doubt tribute band rocks the house.
Saturday, Nov. 11
  • World Naan Championship | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $18 | Get ready for a little friendly competition, lots of samples, and the best naan from around the world.
  • Throwback ‘90s Trivia | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Kairoa Brewing Company, 4601 Park Blvd., San Diego | $5 | Test your knowledge of pop culture you accessed on VHS, CDs, and dial-up internet — plus a menu catered to the 1990s crowd.
  • Beer, Dogs & Veterans Charity Concert | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 4-9 p.m. | Protector Brewery, 8680 Miralani Dr., San Diego | Free | This dog-friendly event features music, beer, country line dancing, raffles, and auctions to support Dogs on Deployment.
  • Leslie Jones | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 8 p.m. | The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon | $39+ | Live from El Cajon: The comedian, host, and “SNL” alumna performs.
Sunday, Nov. 12
  • Veterans Day Boat Parade | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 9:30 a.m. | San Diego Bay (viewing locations vary) | Free | This salute to veterans and active duty service members features military-themed decorated boats, with viewing locations along San Diego Bay.
  • UH Arts Open + Taste of University Heights | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 12-3:30 p.m. | Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego | $35 | We love a 2-for-1 moment: Stroll through art studios for free — and then grab a $35 ticket to taste samples from 22 buzzy eateries.
  • The 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 6 p.m. | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego | Free | The pink, Dr. Seuss-inspired tree lights up with Grinchy performances and “snowfall” — standby line begins at 5 p.m.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Current San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria officially “pulled papers” to run for his second consecutive term as Mayor of San Diego. As of now, the only other person to officially announce his candidacy is Larry Turner, a US Marine veteran and police officer. (Times of San Diego)
Today Is
  • Veterans Day (observed), a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries, and animal shelters will be closed today, and there are many local events to honor military service members.
Biz
  • Bye bye, Bird — the last remaining electric scooter company in San Diego has ceased operations. Other brands left the city after stricter rules were implemented in 2022. In response to the departure, officials are considering softening some of the regulations. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Community
  • The Mother Goose Parade will, once again, not be marching down the streets of El Cajon in 2023. After two consecutive cancelations — preceded by virtual installments in 2021 and 2020 — the Mother Goose Parade Association said it’s working to “reimagine” the event for 2024.
Outdoors
  • The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of Butterfield Trails Ranch in Valley Center with the intent of transforming the 60-acre space into a community park. The ~$3 million buy was influenced by community feedback; a development timeline has not been released. (City News Service via Times of San Diego)
Real Estate
  • Rancho Santa Fe ranked No. 10 on PropertyShark’s list of the most expensive zip codes in the US, using 2022 home data. However, the median home sale price in the 92076 came in at $4,248,000 — a decrease from $4,275,000 on the list prior. (Property Shark)
Job
  • Mayor Todd Gloria announced the City of San Diego partnered with Wounded Warrior Project to create a military and veterans relation position. The role works to create career opportunities in local government and strengthen relationships with veteran service organizations. Applications are open, but candidates must be post-9/11 veterans.
Feel Good
  • SeaWorld San Diego’s new Emperor penguin chick is a gem, and she officially has a name: Pearl. The moniker was chosen through a public vote that received 29,000+ responses, and the baby seabird is expected to waddle into the theme park’s penguin colony early next year.
Trending
  • Military service members and families were royally surprised when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made an appearance at Camp Pendleton this week. The duo also flexed their military love by attending the unveiling of the Navy SEAL’s Warrior Fitness Program West Coast Facility in downtown San Diego. (Fox 5)
Drink
  • Your new first drink of the night: ZBiotics, a probiotic engineered by PhD microbiologists to break down the byproduct of alcohol. Try it to wake up feeling refreshed tomorrow.*
 
Community

💡 Point Loma is getting a glow up

Point Loma reveals renderings of its new gateway sign
A rendering of the new gateway sign in Point Loma
A new way to be welcomed to Point Loma. | Rendering via Point Loma Association
Point Loma is glowing with local pride: The Point Loma Association revealed renderings of a new gateway sign that will be the community’s next big “Peninsula project.”

The community marker will be installed at Point Loma’s northeast entrance, planted in a median where Lytton and Rosecrans streets meet. It will include lighting so it can illuminate the area at night.

The nonprofit has not yet released a timeline for the project’s completion, but it is part of a continued effort to brand and beautify the area.

In 2016, a neighborhood sign was installed on North Harbor Drive at the entryway into Point Loma from the San Diego International Airport, and in 2020 lights were installed as part of the Village Anchor Light project along two blocks of Rosecrans Street.
The Buy
 
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The Wrap
 
Michael Beausoleil

Today’s edition by:
Michael
From the editor
Happy Friday, San Diego. Yesterday, Monica and I grabbed coffee at Dia Del Café — a colorful, Latino-owned coffee shop on Adams Avenue. We tried the cold brew with horchata and the Miel y Canela Latte, great pick-me-ups with the perfect amount of sweetness. If you stop by and meet the owner, Antonio, let him know you read about the shop in SDtoday.
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