South Bay Power Plant Operator Reaffirms Intent to Decommission the Facility

Thursday, 22 July 2010
Contact: Ronald W. Powell (619) 400-4789, (619) 665-2815

Dynegy Inc., operator of the Port of San Diego's South Bay Power Plant, said it still plans to decommission and demolish the facility – even though it recently applied for a new water discharge permit from the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.

The South Bay Power Plant, on the waterfront of San Diego Bay in Chula Vista, is designated as a "must run" facility by the California Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO) which manages the state's power supply. It is anticipated that the designation may be removed later this year.

Design Phase Getting Underway on San Diego Convention Center Expansion

Tuesday, 06 July 2010
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216, John Gilmore (619) 686-7206

Public input – along with a creative design team – are being sought for the San Diego Convention Center Expansion project.

During the Board of Port Commissioner's regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, Port of San Diego staff and the San Diego Convention Center Corporation gave a joint presentation on the proposed Convention Center expansion and proposed hotel.

Point Loma Seafoods Slated for Makeover

Wednesday, 09 June 2010
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

A family-owned and operated restaurant on San Diego Bay that has been a must for seafood lovers since 1953 will be undergoing a major renovation. Point Loma Seafoods, located in the America's Cup Harbor area near Shelter Island, will begin a project to modernize and remodel its nearly 8,000-square foot restaurant and fresh fish market.

"What Not to Wear" Shines TV Spotlight on San Diego

Thursday, 20 May 2010
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

Television's most recognized fashion police brought their famous "ambush" to San Diego Bay on Monday, May 17, 2010.

Wanda Brothers from Coronado was selected for the "make over" by the team behind the TLC show, "What Not to Wear." The show's crew selected to film the episode at the beach along the Coronado Ferry Landing, located on Port of San Diego tidelands. 

Spectators gathered at the landing to catch a glimpse of the fashion expert cast, Clinton Kelly and Stacy London.

California Coastal Commission Rejects North Embarcadero Visionary Plan's First Phase

Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The California Coastal Commission has deadlocked on a decision to grant approval to the first phase of the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan, a project that would have redeveloped a one and a half mile area of Harbor Drive from Laurel Street to the G Street Mole.