UCSD Super loud buses These new buses may be less air polluting but they are unacceptable noise pollution. Except for the occasional motorbike idiot revving up his engine, these buses with their high frequency piercing noise are just as bad. I live on top of Gilman Drive and the noise these buses make is unacceptable. I cannot understand how they have passed noise tests. They need to be equipped with sound attenuators. Maybe Village News should conduct some tests — I am sure the levels are way above residential levels, especially early mornings and evenings. Klaus Schiess PE, CEM (Professional Engineer and Certified Energy Manager) La Jolla Piggish & lewd culture The notion that the alcohol ban has only helped those who live right at the coast and has made life worse for everyone else is absolutely laughable. From I-5 to the coast, the entire culture in PB and MB has changed, and for the better. You think there weren’t any house parties on holiday weekends before the alcohol ban? It has always been crazy in the neighborhoods on the 4th. The only difference is that now, police can handle problem areas inland because the entire force is not “attempting” to control the beach/bay environment that previoulsy resembled a state prison rec. yard more than a public beach. “Thoughtfully written ordinances” to allow alcohol on the beach? Are you kidding? Show me a draft of such an ordinance that could begin to control the beaches given the environment that previously existed. Kate Sessions Park will be the next to go because, well, there is a significant element in our society that is simply piggish and lewd. Don’t blame Faulconer or the PB Town Council for the changes that have been made, blame the tens of thousands of people who simply cannot enjoy themselves in any sort of reasonable and respectful manner when alcohol is flowing. Gary Burcham Pacific Beach Kate Sessions Bar & Grill On July 4th, Kate Sessions Park on Mount Soledad in Pacific Beach was the center of the Independence Day celebration by an estimated 3,000 people, many from long distances including Orange County. While the Pacific Beach area was peaceful and calm due to the alcohol ban, Kate Sessions became Kate Sessions Bar and Grill where alcohol is permitted between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. It was chaotic, and our Northern Division of the San Diego Police Department was present throughout the day. At 8 p.m., a San Diego police helicopter flew by and the loud speaker announced that no drinking was now in effect. Some male revelers preferred the bushes to the over-crowded men’s room facilities – lines for women’s facilities numbered up to 50 to 60 all day long. Red plastic cups covered the ground and overflowed garbage containers. There were dogs running without leashes. Kate Sessions Park was created to be a family-oriented community park. Following July 4th many groups have held events and picnics, including a prominent insurance company. One organizer said they were there as drinking was allowed. There have been birthdays and wedding events since and also a ski club and the Red Hat ladies. On Sunday, July 12th, the PB Town Council hosted a family fun day with music, kids activities and a group of Polynesian dancers. And no leftover was present. People can enjoy this beautiful park and do it without the alcohol. We are concerned about underage drinking as well. Let us also remember the Alcoholics Anonymous group meets Sundays at Kate Sessions Park. We feel Kate Sessions Park should be included “with our beaches” in the alcohol ban and remain Kate Sessions community park and not Kate Sessions Bar and Grill Park. P.S. Somehow they tapped into the utility building to gain access to the water line to create a waterfall down the hill – to be used as a water slide! The fireworks were synchronized in six locations and were spectacular, followed by SeaWorld’s famous display! Mary Christian-Heising Pacific Beach