On Monday I got an email, followed by a phone call with Bill Harris who works for the city.

He was very nice, and said the city's hands were tied and they tried to find a way to keep them -- but they have to go.

Save the flowers! Councilmember Lorie Zapf is collecting emails of support at loriezapf@sandiego.gov to show community backing and find a way to keep them in Clairemont. Send her your story, and let her know how much you like them!

Someone started a petition.

Bill Harris gave me this statement to post: