Tag: Kensington

  • Developing the Boulevard: What the Candidates for District 9 Say

    By Megan Burks Last week, we asked the candidates for City Council District 9 how they would ensure development keeps pace in City Heights despite the end of redevelopment agencies. This time, we wanted to know what kinds of development should be prioritized, especially along El Cajon Boulevard. The boulevard has been undergoing a steady…

  • A Dilemma in Kensington-Talmadge

    Kensington and Talmadge were both drawn into the new 9th City Council District in City Heights. Kensington wants out but Talmadge leaders see opportunity to influence development on El Cajon Boulevard. | Photo Credit: Sam Hodgson By Adrian Florido The new 9th City Council District was drawn with two goals in mind: to empower Latinos,…

  • A Culture Clash Where Three Neighborhoods Meet

    A new $13 million, 50,000 square-foot YMCA facility that will include a health and wellness center, aquatics center, gym and outdoor soccer arena is projected to open at here at El Cajon Boulevard and Fairmont Avenue in 2014. | Photo Credit: Sam Hodgson By Adrian Florido In early 2009, the Pearson Ford dealership at El…