John Scotti, a 2007 graduate of The Bishop’s School in La Jolla and a former resident of Carmel Valley, is one of three students at the University of Chicago to be named a 2010 – 2011 Rhodes Scholar. Scotti will graduate this winter with a B.A. in chemistry, a B.S. in bio-chemistry and an M.S. [...]
The Solana Beach Art Association (SBAA) celebrates the holidays with a warm welcome to everyone and invites them to enjoy a free evening arts reception with complimentary gourmet goodies by Chef Machelle, paired with seasonal beverages, on Thursday, Dec. 9, from from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Solana Beach City Hall.
By Joe Tash Just as a proposed sale of the Del Mar Fairgrounds from the state to the city of Del Mar is about to reach a critical juncture, a new governor will take office, as will two new members of the Del Mar City Council. At the state level, two things must happen before [...]
One key aspect of any fairgrounds deal is money — how much cash is generated by the 400-acre coastal property each year by its various activities, including the San Diego County Fair, annual horse-racing meet, satellite wagering on horse-racing and some 300 additional events, such as the popular Scream Zone at Halloween, the Christmas Holiday of Lights and the Del Mar National Horse Show.
The Carmel Valley Community Planning Board sent a letter to Caltrans in opposition to the proposed I-5 widening project, calling it a “sea of asphalt” that will change the character of the region entirely. The letter made the Nov. 22 comment deadline on the project, which proposes an expansion of 27 miles of I-5 from La Jolla to Oceanside to help alleviate traffic congestion. Alternatives range from adding four to six lanes, both managed and general-purpose lanes.
Torrey Pines’ amazing regular season run that got the Falcons to the playoffs as a No. 2 seed was a testament to nearly flawless execution. Their Nov. 26 Div. I quarterfinal against Carlsbad turned out to be a test of the Falcons grit, and they passed, flying colors.
Solana Beach resident Joel Harris is making a difference in people’s lives through his free art therapy programs and drawing worksho
Aaron Snyder was in the prime of his life, a bright 22-year-old student at UC Berkeley with a promising future. Though the world was seemingly his oyster, not everything was on the upswing.
More than 4,000 participants in the San Diego Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk started their trek at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Nov. 19. The Del Mar Village Association — in cooperation with local businesses, TPHS students, and Del Mar lifeguards and firefighters — set up a cheering station along Camino Del Mar.
Every year since 2000, the Solana Beach Child Development Center (CDC) has organized a food drive to provide turkey dinners to 40 or more families that have children in Harmonium’s Prime Time programs at Chavez, Baker, Marshall and Perkins Elementary Schools in South San Diego.
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