Maybe you were like me this weekend and spent too much time at the Fair. I love the SD County Fair, but DESPISE the stroller mafia (having a stroller is not a Cut-someone-off-in-line-for-free card, nor does it make it OK to roll over feet and be generally rude and thoughtless), the idiots walking around, not paying attention and yakking on their cells, etc.
Or, like me, maybe you were trying to drive 60 mph on I-15 with rude motorists honking at you and flipping the bird. I just start clapping or laugh at them when they do this. Does anyone else look at the idiots doing 90 mph on 15 and feel as amazed as I do?
Well, whatever it was, you did sound a wee bit crabby, Matt.
Based upon my observations, what I see in Temecula is a group of educated and informed people working hard to steer the city in the right direction. As I’ve said before, I’ve met countless people who are committed to the area, involved and proud of this area. Some of my friends down south poke fun of Temecula, but much of housing in popular areas of San Diego is just as densely packed as some areas of Temecula.
So, I prefer to say that in 20 years Temecula may be the next Pt Loma. Have you ever driven down Sports Arena Blvd or Rosencranz? Areas within the beach communities look just as bad – if not worse – than Esco, have just as much “diversity”, dated architecture, dense rentals, strip clubs, tacky retail, bars and crime.
Whenever I stay at my best friend’s house on Sunset Cliffs (Pt Loma), I cant help but admire the sweeping ocean views, architecture, etc. However, I RARELY get a good’s night sleep when I stay with her because of the rowdiness on the cliffs, partying South American neighbors nearby (they celebrate something every, single weekend), and rumbling street traffic. She’s also had two major thefts from her garage, which was left open for less than 5 minutes. Cops said it was probably meth addicts who comb the neighborhood for ‘easy targets.’
She’s also been assaulted by a homeless person while on an early morning walk.
I can happily say that none of this has happened to me or anyone else I know in Temecula. Pt Loma was once a quiet, laid back little beach community. It changed. Everything changes. It’s still lovely, but it’s not perfect. As much a I love the beach, I dont know if I could live there because of the noise.
The only thing you can really count on is change, dude. Temecula will continue to change and evolve just as San CV, SV and Cbad, etc. have changed. You either have to embrace change or move to Warner Springs. Or stop complaining and do something to make a difference in your community.
