Grand Del Mar and Addison receive Five Diamond Award from AAA

Sixteen hotels and two restaurants in Southern California, including four in San Diego County, were named Wednesday recipients of the AAA Five Diamond Award for 2011.

Sixteen hotels and two restaurants in Southern California, including four in San Diego County, were named Wednesday recipients of the AAA Five Diamond Award for 2011.

Sheriff’s authorities Wednesday were searching for a man who robbed a Supercuts hair salon in Solana Beach with what appeared to be a large handgun under his shirt.

A group of thieves in hooded sweat shirts and gloves stormed into a North County bank Tuesday afternoon, hurtled over the service counter and emptied cash drawers before making a two-stage getaway in a pair of vehicles.

A gun-toting man wearing a painter’s dust mask robbed a North County bank Friday.

Instead of guaranteed pensions, new city employees would be offered more volatile 401(k)-style retirement plans if a ballot measure proposed Friday by San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders were approved by voters.

Santa Fe Christian Schools (Solana Beach) hosted breakfast for over 100 veterans representing the Army, Navy, Marine & Air Force Branches of military. The school community joined with area veterans to honor all veterans and support our active duty military.

Ronda’s Closet in Piazza Carmel hosted a ‘private shopping experience’ Nov. 10 in support of Rady Children’s Hospital, Carmel Valley Auxiliary. The event, which featured a Red Engine Trunk Show, raised money for the children’s hospital.

Solana Highlands Elementary School recently held its annual Halloween costume parade. Students, parents and teachers went all-out with their creative wear.

Notre Dame Academy held its 6th Annual Dinner and Auction, “Bonsoir! A Grand Evening”, on Nov. 5 at The Grand Del Mar. The event included a silent auction and hors d’oeuvres reception followed by dinner, live auction, and tuition raffle.

Place 360 Health + Spa recently celebrated its opening in Del Mar. In addition to champagne and gifts, the event offered a look at the business’ services, which include chiropractic, homeopathy,waxing, herbal remedies and more.