Where did the signs go? As one of the neighbors who will be greatly affected if the Chabad is allowed to build their massive multi-structure complex at Ardath and Hidden Valley Roads, I want to tell those who are stealing the "GOT TRAFFIC? WANT MORE? signs that all of us in the Friends of Hidden Valley will continue to take action until the Chabad finds another site. It is illegal to steal signs and whoever is doing this will hopefully be caught and prosecuted. Charlotte Thompson Hidden Valley
Chabad is a traffic issue 'GOT TRAFFIC?' Those words and the Web address for Friends of Hidden Valley (friendsofhiddenvalley.org) were the yard-sign message posted by property owners along roads that lead to the La Jolla Parkway intersection near Hidden Valley and Torrey Pines roads. Within hours, the 100 signs were stolen.
The Web site informs drivers: (1) A large institutional complex is proposed at this major intersection (corner of Hidden Valley and Ardath Roads). (2) The Automated Regional Justice Information System (mapping.arjis.org) documents an average of one accident every two weeks in or near this intersection. (3) The May-2007 Torrey Pines Corridor Study reports 14,000+ cars pass through the Hidden Valley and Ardath Road intersection daily. Hidden Valley Road is designed for a maximum capacity of 5,000, not 14,000.
Be prepared for more traffic delays and accidents if this development is approved. This is a traffic and safety issue. Visit the web site and get involved. Daira Paulson La Jolla
What's behind Chabad moves? Thank you for your insightful front page article on the Chabad complex being planned next to the Throat, which, by the way, is the most congested residential intersection in all of San Diego, and to the La Jollans who have formed a group to fight it.
To find out more I visited the Web site friendsofhiddenvalley.org and was shocked to learn that signs they have been posting are being stolen almost as soon as they are put up and the architectural plans for the complex had to be removed because the lawyer representing the architect had threatened this grass-roots organization with a lawsuit over posting them. Why did they threaten these La Jollans with legal action over posting their own plans for a 12,000-square-foot-plus underground parking multi-use commercial structure in the middle of a residential neighborhood, what is it they don't want us locals to know? What are they afraid of? Colin Campbell La Jolla
Bullies are a serious issue The Oct. 23 article on bullying unfortunately illustrates the point that this serious issue is not taken seriously in our local schools.
Bullying escalates if the aggressor is successful, which is very unfortunate for the victims who are often more immature, have poorer self-esteem already, are less prone to retaliation, choose not to practice physical or mental violence against their fellow human beings, are afraid, need support, or a variety of reasons that ought to be respected and protected.
To slough bullying off as a "vogue word" insults the many parents who have had to pull their children out of our local schools because they get beat up physically or mentally and do not feel safe at school. Once again, the victims have fewer rights than the juvenile criminals and their parents.
The follow-up articles will hopefully focus on the victims and the shirked responsibility by the parents of the bullies. Glen Rasmussen La Jolla
Confusing crosswalks A recent article in the Light (Fatal pedestrian accident in La Jolla, July 8, 2008) has been picked up by letter writers and in local conversations. The tragic accident last July occurred on La Jolla Mesa at the Van Nuys crosswalk. The family and neighbors are working with the city to make that intersection safer.
Contrary to the current buzz there has not been a pedestrian fatality at the La Jolla Boulevard roundabouts. Of course, many of us remember the tragic death of a woman several years ago that was partly the motivation to make the traffic-calming improvements. Joe LaCava Bird Rock
It's all about seals Mrs. Scripps is rolling in her grave and Aguirre (was) seeking votes ... and sharks won't come in for the seals like La Jolla won't have turkey for Thanksgiving.
Business people: Think how you will lose dollars when the seal feces spread to La Jolla Cove and "shark warning" signs close beaches.
The seals will always find their warm beach nook elsewhere just as they did for the last 10,000 years when the Kumeyaay Indians came hunting for dinner at "the place of caves." Richard Artrichard La Jolla
Surfing vet says thanks Thanks for doing this article on the veterans Summer Sports Clinic at La Jolla Shores (Oct. 2, 2008). I am the executive director for Ampsurf. We provided the surf instructors for this venue of the event. I myself am a veteran and a left-below-knee amputee, and I can tell you that surfing is one of the best rehabilitative activities someone can do after an injury or loss no matter what it is.
We were all so happy and proud to be part of this great event. A big thank you to the veterans who participated and made the greatest of sacrifices and to the VA for putting this event together and letting us be a part of it. Dana Cummings San Luis Obispo
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