AutoMatters: Motorsports Photography

There are two main features of AutoMatters: the words and the original photography. Photographs add significantly to what can be communicated in a limited number of words.

Snafus with AP Spanish test create a perfect storm

Taking grueling Advanced Placement exams is never a walk in the park. But when a convergence of disasters hits, even the most well-prepared student can be reduced to tears. Proctors as well.

That is exactly what happened this year during the AP Spanish language exam held May 7 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

AutoMatters: Disney Movie Vehicles

Okay, I admit it. I am a huge fan of the Disney movies, TV shows, merchandise and theme parks. One of my favorite places to visit is Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park, next to Disneyland Park in Anaheim (I have a well-used Premium Annual Passport). If you haven’t been there, you absolutely must go. Highlights are the recreations of Route 66 and Cadillac Ranch (from Amarillo, TX), and especially Radiator Springs Racers.

Musical chairs at San Dieguito Union High School District

After spending two months and $26,000 of taxpayer money on an executive search firm, the San Dieguito Union High School District’s Board of Education came around to the obvious conclusion – that deputy superintendent Rick Schmitt was the ideal candidate to replace retiring superintendent Ken Noah.

AutoMatters: Join A Car (or truck) Club!

The final decision when shopping for a primary, everyday automobile often comes down to practical considerations like room for our stuff, fuel economy, safety equipment, comfort and more, but shopping for a car to have fun with can be an entirely different matter.

More Solana Beach — and an update on the high school superintendent search

As discussed in last week’s column, the proposal to change kindergarten in the Global Education program at Skyline School in Solana Beach from a modified day to a full day by adding nearly two hours of afternoon instructional time brought passionate defenders of the status quo to the boardroom to express their disapproval.

AutoMatters: 2013 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is a unique event on the IZOD IndyCar Series calendar, offering world-class auto racing plus the opportunity for fans to experience the best of what this vibrant, Southern California beach city has to offer. In the background is the majestic Queen Mary ocean liner, the beach and pleasure boats docked alongside the restaurants and shops of Shoreline Village, the lighthouse and the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Solana Beach parents protest full-day kindergarten

Parents came to protest the district’s proposed shift to full-day kindergarten this fall for the Global Education program based at Skyline School in Solana Beach.

AutoMatters: 2013 Volvo C30 Polestar Limited Edition

What do you get when you combine the safety and practicality of a Volvo, with the fun, excitement and styling of a limited edition sportscar? The answer is the Volvo C30 T5 M R-Design Polestar Limited Edition.

AutoMatters: Goodguys Spring 2013 Del Mar Nationals

A beautiful spring weekend welcomed collector car enthusiasts to the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association’s Del Mar Nationals. In keeping with tradition, entry in the three-day show was for vehicles from 1972 or earlier, but on “All American Sunday,” all years of American made and/or powered cars and trucks were welcome.