Opening Day at the Races

By Gordon Clanton My 400-word limit for these musings often leaves me with more material than I can use, so my desk becomes cluttered with info-bits about the topics of recent columns and other interests.

By Bud Emerson Watching the Del Mar City Council stumble clumsily toward decisions about downtown re(sic)vitalization, it seems they have a bit of amnesia about how the community has evolved over the years.

BY GORDON CLANTON North Coastal columnist The proposed widening of Interstate 5 has triggered renewed discussion of how to expand the use of public transportation so as to reduce the need for ever-more freeway lanes.

In less than 12 hours the Del Sol Lions allocated $300 to a local student robotics team and received $1,000 from the County Employees Charitable Organization (CECO) for the St.

On Friday, June 12, the Del Mar-Solana Beach (DMSB) Rotary Club marked the end of President Venky Venkatesh’s term with a virtual celebration of service via Zoom.

Youth Golf Alliance worked in partnership with the California Disaster Airlift Response Team

A trio of Carmel Valley siblings launched a book drive in their community and were able to distribute about 600 books as well as 60 homemade cards and art to “boost the happiness” and lift the spirit of children and seniors in need.

After a French teacher instilled a passion for helping refugees in City Heights, a Santa Fe Christian Schools graduate started his own initiative to provide assistance and raise awareness.

Two former Canyon Crest Academy students started a website design and social media company to help small business owners who have struggled with their online presence, especially after COVID-19 has forced many of them to close their storefronts.

Girl Scouts San Diego held a virtual Gold Award Ceremony on June 20 to honor 65 Girl Scout Gold Award recipients.