{"id":238690,"date":"2016-09-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/letters-to-the-editor-september-2016\/"},"modified":"2016-09-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-09-02T07:00:00","slug":"letters-to-the-editor-september-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/letters-to-the-editor-september-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Letters to the editor \u2013 September 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mobility concerns in the park <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>[Ref: \u201cBack to the future,\u201d Vol. 17, Issue 8 or online at <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/zxkntgy\">tinyurl.com\/zxkntgy<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I work over in Balboa Park and I thought I\u2019d give you a little heads up about some misinformation on the front page. Interesting article about the electriquettes; Mr. Alex Owens put out an interesting piece but there\u2019s some error there, I\u2019m afraid.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>He mentioned methods of transportation that became more popular in the park \u2014 two of the items of which are outlawed in Balboa Park. There\u2019s no skateboarding and no rollerblading allowed. So that was a little uncomfortable to read. But otherwise, I enjoy your paper very much. Keep up the good work.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014Jay Torrence, Balboa Park Explorer Staff, via voicemail<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: The author was referring to various methods of transportation since the electriquettes were first used, and though banned from Balboa Park today, all were at one time alternatives to walking in the park.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liking FRED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>[Ref: \u201cDowntown Partnership News: Summer in the city,\u201d Vol. 17, Issue 8 or online at <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/hotud4m\">tinyurl.com\/hotud4m<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I heart the Downtown Partnership and FRED!<\/p>\n<p>What a great place you all make San Diego. The Downtown Partnership [Clean &amp; Safe] employees are always cleaning and keeping our city safe! FRED is an awesome service \u2014 free rides!<\/p>\n<p>Kudos!<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014Joniene Swick, via sandiegodowntownnews.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>More boxing tales<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>[Ref: \u201cThe Coliseum: A local boxing landmark,\u201d Vol. 16, Issue 12 or online at <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/gpnjtr8\">tinyurl.com\/gpnjtr8<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m sure there was boxing there in 1979. I may have been at the last show, heavyweights Fili Moala vs. Ron Lyle. Lyle was a big story, in prison for murder, became an amateur champ and a contender after his release. Lost a title shot to Ali and later to Foreman, after an amazing fight. Later acquitted of another killing. Died five years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Moala was never a big time contender, but is the father of an NFL player.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014Dan Trigoboff, via our website<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Senate influence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>[Ref: \u201cNotes from Toni: Interpreter pilot program in the works,\u201d Vol. 17, Issue 8 or online at <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/zr85dfl\">tinyurl.com\/zr85dfl<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We agree with the above.<\/p>\n<p>On another subject, we hope that you can use your influence to move the recently?passed legislation in the Senate regarding ex parte meetings with members of the Coastal Commission.?We know this issue is of great importance to you and it certainly is to us. We have one coast and it should be?cherished and protected. Good luck in the coming Senate election.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014Robert McCormins, via our website<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mobility concerns in the park [Ref: \u201cBack to the future,\u201d Vol. 17, Issue 8 or online at tinyurl.com\/zxkntgy] I work over in Balboa Park and I thought I\u2019d give you a little heads up about some misinformation on the front page. 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