The study\u2019s figures are based on an average weekday; it does not take special events \u2013 such as soccer matches or football games \u2013 into account. The full report can be read at bit.ly\/2kvKoZd<\/a>.<\/p>\n The SoccerCity project is currently competing with \u201cSDSU Mission Valley,\u201d a development plan recently released by San Diego State University. To read more about \u201cSDSU Mission Valley,\u201d read our article at\u00a0bit.ly\/2AZvfpz<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mission Valley Planning Group (MVPG) invites community members to run for the 2018 board in next year\u2019s election. MVPG is a volunteer group that represents Mission Valley.<\/p>\n \u201c[The planning group\u2019s] primary purpose is to advise the City Council, Planning Commission and other governmental agencies as may be appropriate in the initial preparation, adoption of, implementation of, or amendment to the general or community plan as it pertains to the area or areas of influence of Mission Valley,\u201d MVPG membership chair Keith Pittsford said.<\/p>\n Each term is four years. To qualify for the board, you must have attended a minimum of two meetings in the 12 months prior to applying.<\/p>\n All applicants must either reside, own property or own a business in the community planning area. There are four position categories available: Class I, Class II, Class III and Class IV.<\/p>\n Class I is a sole or partial Mission Valley property owner. Class II is a resident or business representative paying taxes on a property in the area. Class III is a resident \u2014 owner or renter \u2014 with a primary address in the community, while Class IV is a local business person with a business address in the region.<\/p>\n The board is looking for a minimum of 12 candidates by mid-January 2018. They hope to present the ballot at the Feb. 7, 2018 meeting and vote at the March 7, 2018 meeting. For more information, contact Pittsford at kpittsford@sgpa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The master-planned community of Civita now offers a shuttle service to nearby trolley stations for their residents. The shuttle \u2013 which sits 20 passengers \u2013 is both wheelchair and bike friendly.<\/p>\n Civita, developed by Sudberry Properties, is nestled between Interstate 163 and Interstate 805 in Mission Valley East. Mark Radelow, vice president and senior project manager for Sudberry Properties, said the propane-fueled tram will ease residents\u2019 commutes, as well as help the environment.<\/p>\n \u201cThe bus\u2019 emission savings is equivalent to planting 1,380 trees or eliminating 56,822 pounds of coal over the life of the bus,\u201d Radelow said.<\/p>\n The tram picks up residents at stops along Civita Boulevard and drops them off at two trolley stations: Fenton Marketplace and Hazard Center. Currently, the shuttle runs weekdays from 7 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Visit civitashuttle.com<\/a> to view the GPS tracking system.<\/p>\n A player with the San Diego Gulls hockey team has announced a scholarship for young students that he is launching with his wife. Jordan Samuels-Thomas, a left wing with the local American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, made the announcement Nov. 24 at Valley View Casino (formerly known as the San Diego Sports Arena) during a game with the Bakersfield Condors.<\/p>\n Called the Samuels-Thomas Scholars Academic Excellence Program, it will honor students on a monthly basis for academic performance, classroom participation and leadership skills. The program\u2019s goal is to make a positive impact with youth in local elementary schools and motivate students in the classroom to accomplish their educational goals. The program will also recognize special education students at the middle school level.<\/p>\n Each student recognized will receive a backpack filled with school supplies, tickets for the honoree and his\/her family to a Gulls game, and a meet-and-greet with Samuels-Thomas and other players after the game.<\/p>\n \u201cMy wife and I are thrilled to create the Samuels-Thomas Scholars program,\u201d Samuels-Thomas said in a press release. \u201cEducation has and always will be important to our family. San Diego\u2019s vibrant and diverse community has blessed us with the opportunity to work with kids from all walks of life and reward them for their academic efforts and achievements. Our efforts are focused to encourage kids to keep working hard no matter what adversity they face.\u201d<\/p>\n For more information about the Gulls visit SanDiegoGulls.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nPLANNING GROUP SETS 2018 ELECTION<\/h3>\n
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