San Diego plans to remove structure from cliff overlooking Black’s Beach

The city of San Diego is looking to remove a makeshift shelter once thought to be a homeless encampment that has been installed on a bluff overlooking Black’s Beach in La Jolla.

The structure, below the Torrey Pines Gliderport, appears to have a roof along with framing on its sides.

City staff was alerted to the structure Jan. 10 by local lifeguards, and the city conducted two investigations into the location and the structure itself. Staff determined the structure is not a homeless encampment and shows no signs of human habitation.

City spokesman Matthew Hoffman said “the city is currently evaluating the most appropriate course of action to remove this unpermitted structure. … [The Department of] Parks & Recreation is responsible for this area and is coordinating with other city departments to determine the safest and least impactful method for removal.”

The structure, Hoffman said, “is located down a steep and potentially unstable cliffside, which presents safety concerns for city staff. Due to these conditions, removal will require a specialized approach to ensure the work can be completed safely.”

Thus, a timeline for the removal was not immediately available.

Police blotter

Additional details were unavailable from San Diego police.

Jan. 9

• Felony vandalism: 5300 block Chelsea Street, 9:15 p.m.

Jan. 12

• Felony grand theft: 1500 block Caminito Solidago, noon

Jan. 13

• Felony vandalism: 6400 block La Jolla Boulevard, 12:01 a.m.

Jan. 16

• Residential burglary: 5400 block La Jolla Boulevard, 11 p.m.

Jan. 17

• Felony arson: 8600 block Villa La Jolla Drive, 4:03 a.m.

Jan. 19

• Felony spousal/cohabitant abuse: 8100 block Via Mallorca, 7:40 a.m.

• Felony vehicle theft: 7400 block La Jolla Boulevard, 8:30 a.m.

• Felony vehicle theft: 2600 block Torrey Pines Road, 5 p.m.

• Felony vehicle theft: 2500 block Torrey Pines Road, 7 p.m.

Jan. 20

• Felony vehicle theft: 5600 block Linda Rosa Avenue, 7:05 p.m.

Jan. 22

• Felony threatening crime with intent to terrorize: 7200 block Via Capri, 11:31 a.m.

• Felony vehicle theft: 8900 block Nottingham Place, 2:40 pm.

• Disorderly conduct (alcohol): 7600 block La Jolla Boulevard, 6:48 p.m.

Jan. 24

• Commercial burglary: 5400 block La Jolla Boulevard, 12:44 a.m.

• Felony vandalism: 6000 block Brasswood Row, 8:02 p.m.

Jan. 25

• Use/under the influence of a controlled substance: 1900 block Spindrift Drive, 2:14 p.m. ♦