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Pet-free zone moves forward in Del Mar park

Pet-free zone moves forward in Del Mar park

DEL MAR — Council members advanced plans at the May 20 meeting to make the tot lot and a small grassy area of Powerhouse Park an animal-free zone.

Albee play examines the lives of the retired

Albee play examines the lives of the retired

CARLSBAD — The New Village Arts Theatre brings the portrayal of an older couple battling with each other over how to live life after retirement and child raising, and their subsequent strange encounter in the production of Edward Albee’s “Seascape.”

Farmers market to sprout on State Street soil

Farmers market to sprout on State Street soil

CARLSBAD — After fading for the past few years, the Carlsbad Farmers Market has been given the chance to sprout on new soil on State Street.

Council sets fees, food trucks can return

Council sets fees, food trucks can return

DEL MAR — Having already established the when, the where and the how food trucks can operate in Del Mar, council members set the how much at the April 6 meeting, approving a $350 charge for first-time applicants and a $175 annual renewal fee.

Excavation to improve health of the San Elijo Lagoon

Excavation to improve health of the San Elijo Lagoon

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — On Monday, earthmovers began carting more than 25,000 cubic yards of sand out of the San Elijo Lagoon and onto the beach.

Te’o, Fluker run with the ones in OTAs

Te’o, Fluker run with the ones in OTAs

SAN DIEGO — The Chargers began their search for the best 53 players Monday with the opening of OTAs.

Sophie Barker discovers new sound, voice

Sophie Barker discovers new sound, voice

SOLANA BEACH — This month, singer Sophie Barker and her band, along with fellow British alt-music group The Egg are embarking on a West Coast tour.

Former council woman receives honors

Former council woman receives honors

CARLSBAD — Former Carlsbad City Council member Ann Kulchin received an award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for her achievements while working as a member of the Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA) Board of Directors for 22 years.

Carlsbad libraries work to meet new demands, technology

Carlsbad libraries work to meet new demands, technology

CARLSBAD — In an effort to meet ever-evolving technologies and community demands, Carlsbad libraries are striving to offer more online content, provide mobile access to resources, give trainings on new technology, and redesign facility space, according to library officials and an April 16 report.

San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy within reach of buying Gateway property

San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy within reach of buying Gateway property

Cardiff-by-the-Sea — The San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy (SELC) has sent out letters, set up booths at community events and even asked for $1 million in exchange for naming rights — all for the purpose of buying Gateway Park.