Transmission Towers Coming Down On Chula Vista Bay Front

Thursday, 19 November 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

San Diego Gas & Electric has begun removing 23 lattice steel transmission towers that supported the South Bay Power Plant, located on the waterfront of San Diego Bay in Chula Vista. 

The removal of the towers, which began on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, signifies the beginning of the end for the South Bay Power Plant, which is operated by Houston-based Dynegy Inc.  Dynegy plans on taking two of the plant’s power units offline January 1, 2010. The plant 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 in 2010. 

Once the “must run” designation is removed, Dynegy will take the remaining two power units offline, which would allow the plant to be decommissioned.  

Port of San Diego Attractions Recognized as 'Best in Class'

Monday, 02 November 2009
Contact: Dale Frost (619) 686-6461

The USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, Hornblower Cruises & Events, North and South Embarcadero Marina Parks and the waterfront San Diego Convention Center were recognized as “Best in Class” by event planners and readers of Southern California Meetings + Events magazine. Results were published in the just-released Fall 2009 issue.

“Being known as the 'best of' in the hospitality industry is a powerful statement,” said Jim Bergeson, President/CEO of Tiger Oak Publications/Meetings & Events Media Group.

Ruocco Park Meeting to Feature Park Design and Modifications Resulting from Public Input

Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

A third public meeting on the progress of the Ruocco Park design will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 2 at the Embarcadero Planning Center, 585 Harbor Lane in San Diego (map).

Ruocco Park is a 3.3 acre park planned for the southwest corner of West Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway on the former Harbor Seafood Mart site, north of Seaport Village.  The park’s lead designer and landscape architect is Dennis Otsuji of ONA, Inc., a San Diego firm that provides services in landscape architecture, urban design and land planning.  The Stephen Birch Aquarium and NTC/Liberty Station are two examples of the firm’s projects.

San Diego’s Big Bay Hotels Earn 2010 AAA Four Diamond Award

Monday, 19 October 2009
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

Three of San Diego’s waterfront hotels have earned top honors from the Automobile Club of Southern California.

Port of San Diego tenants Loews Coronado Bay Resort, the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina and the Manchester Grand Hyatt were designated 2010 AAA Four Diamond Award winners.

“North America’s AAA Diamond Rating System is a long-time trusted method of rating lodgings and dining establishments, especially during what has been a difficult economic year for the hospitality industry and also for travelers,” said the Auto Club’s Approved Accommodations Supervisor Patricia Marenco.

Public Meeting to Provide Update on Ruocco Park

Wednesday, 09 September 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The Port of San Diego will be holding its second public meeting on the proposed Ruocco Park tomorrow, Sept. 10, 2009, at the Embarcadero Planning Center, 585 Harbor Lane in San Diego.  The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.