Suzanne Baracchini News Today

Following City Council vote, Community Planning Association hopes for unity while rival Community Planning Group still hopes for changes.

The emergence of an alternative proposed planning group signifies discontent with the status quo among many community volunteers and leaders.

The rival La Jolla Community Planning Group wants LJCPA's application disqualified and San Diego City Councilman Joe LaCava to recuse himself from future decisions in the recognition process.

Key San Diego committee unanimously opts for ouster attempt in Hillcrest, but sides with old guard in La Jolla

The new ad-hoc committee will be tasked with reviewing and suggesting updates to the Planned District Ordinance.

A San Diego police lieutenant says there's no information that the people aboard were 'here to commit a crime.' But a council trustee argues 'police should be on the side of the residents.'

Upstart groups are trying to oust existing groups by arguing they better reflect community demographics

The upstart La Jolla Community Planners Group applies for recognition by the city of San Diego, arguing it would be more diverse and 'bring a fresh new perspective.'

The blowhole's continuing presence means 'an increased volume of water entering the area during high tides that could erode or degrade the slope over time,' according to a city spokesman.

Quarterly meetings are planned for representatives of various groups to 'introduce themselves to the community, field questions and connect with constituents.'