Week in Review

On Thursday, sheriff's deputies were pursuing a pickup truck in IB that sped into Coronado and crashed on the Silver Strand, killing two people. The circumstances surrounding the crash and the events that led to it are still unclear. What at first was reported as a carjacking by the Sheriff's Department is still under investigation. The coroner's office has identified one of those killed as 24-year-old Jamie Summer Guillen, and as of Sunday the other person killed was listed as John Doe on the coroner's Web site.

Plans to replace street signs throughout IB are moving forward. The idea of adding the city's logo of a Woody with a surfboard in back is being considered.

Imperial Beach remembered one of its most dedicated residents on Monday, Phyllis Russell, who passed away Feb. 16 at the age of 79. The idea that grew into the sandcastle competition began in the Marina Bar Inn, owned by the Russell family. Aside from co-founding IB's biggest event, Russell worked in real estate and served on the assessment appeals board and was the founder of the mayor's community breakfast.

With more than 100 businesses located on Palm Avenue, it can be hard to keep track of who's coming and going. Patch put together a rundown of the changes that have taken place along the iconic stretch of road that serves as the entrance to the city.

The issue of fats, oil and grease from restaurants getting into the sewage system was discussed on Wednesday. The buildup increases the cost of maintaining the sewer lines, and City Manager Gary Brown said the city wants to create incentives for businesses to decrease the amount of grease they release into the sewers.

Spring is on the way, and Mar Vista teams hitting the field include boys and girls lacrosse, baseball, softball, track, golf, swimming and tennis. Saturday was opening day for Little League baseball and softball.

Sounds Around Town columnist Andrew McKee caught up with rap duo The Loozers, an IB act that will be releasing new material on iTunes soon.