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Walking for a cure

Walking for a cure

Approximately 3,174 walkers participated in the annual MS Walk at Legoland on April 21 to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis.

Tot lot, parts of Del Mar’s Powerhouse Park to be dog-free

Tot lot, parts of Del Mar’s Powerhouse Park to be dog-free

DEL MAR — In the name of public health and safety, dogs will soon be prohibited on the tot lot and a small grassy portion of Powerhouse Park just to the north of it. 

After a series of successes, GM, coach set new goals

After a series of successes, GM, coach set new goals

COAST CITIES — As far as general manager/head coach relationships go, this one they describe as “wonderful.” 

Chargers wrap mini camp; will open season on Monday Night Football

Chargers wrap mini camp; will open season on Monday Night Football

SAN DIEGO — The Chargers wrapped up another round of firsts under the new regime of head coach Mike McCoy and general manager Tom Telesco with the completion of voluntary mini camp Thursday.It was a mini camp that McCoy succinctly described as “a good start.”McCoy’s terse and direct style was something that newly acquired cornerback [...]

Column: Pulling a complete 180

Column: Pulling a complete 180

Kenzie Kessler chose surfing over school, now she’s back in class, fully committed

Fire fee collection halted, heated opposition continues

Fire fee collection halted, heated opposition continues

RANCHO SANTA FE — The collection of fire prevention fees for rural areas of California, including Rancho Santa Fe, has been postponed this year due to thousands of complaints challenging its billing and legality.

Council OKs S. Cedros traffic calming

Council OKs S. Cedros traffic calming

SOLANA BEACH — A proposal to slow traffic and increase pedestrian mobility on South Cedros Avenue moved forward at the April 10 meeting after council members authorized city staff to proceed with final design plans and advertise the project for construction bids. 

Gallery promotes local artists while helping area charities

Gallery promotes local artists while helping area charities

ENCINITAS — Seven years ago realtor Cindy Blumkin and landscape designer Paige Perkins put their heads and hearts together by raising money for mutual friends who were battling cancer.

Oceanside won’t oppose Quarry Creek development

Oceanside won’t oppose Quarry Creek development

OCEANSIDE — City Council voted in closed session April 3 not to oppose the Quarry Creek development that will bring 656 houses to Carlsbad and additional traffic to Oceanside.

Book depicts local’s spiritual journey

Book depicts local’s spiritual journey

ENCINITAS — Jake Ducey was a typical Encinitas kid — a surfer and championship basketball player who later found it difficult to resist the temptation of drugs and alcohol.“I started partying hard in high school,” he explained. “Then I could go out the next night and score 30 points.”