Solana Beach
Take a trip down the rabbit hole
SOLANA BEACH — When the curtain rises on the Theatre School at North Coast Rep’s production of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” this week, three talented Asian-American girls will step into the role of Alice.
Solana Beach to keep 10-cent fee for paper bags
SOLANA BEACH — A 10-cent fee for paper bags will remain in effect in Solana Beach, where their single-use plastic counterparts have been banned since late last year.
Musicians booked for upcoming Fiesta del Sol
SOLANA BEACH — Organizers of the upcoming Fiesta Del Sol 2013 in June have announced the music line-up booked for the event.
Club hosts day of shredding and recycling
SOLANA BEACH — A shred-a-thon and free e-waste drop off, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, Harper Branch, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, in the front parking lot.
Protecting the planet
SOLANA BEACH — Each year people and cities around the world honor the planet by turning out their lights for one symbolic hour called “Earth Hour,” sponsored by World Wildlife Fund. This year it will be held from 8 to 9:30 p.m. March 23.
Join Alice in Wonderland
SOLANA BEACH — The Theatre School at North Coast Rep will stage “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” at 5 p.m. March 28, 7 p.m. March 29, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. March 30
New brewery in Solana Beach offers a little culture
SOLANA BEACH — A trio of local brewers’ dreams and hard work came to fruition in the form of a new brewery/tasting room.
S.B. Little League opens its 56th season
SOLANA BEACH — More than 420 youngsters representing 34 teams were on hand March 2 for opening day of Solana Beach Little League’s 56th season, an event that featured a parade of teams, ceremonial first pitches and the official announcement to “Play ball!”
Frightened Rabbit brings new sound to town
SOLANA BEACH — “Just dying to be unhappy again/ Oh where love won’t grow/ I’ll build my home/ And if happiness won’t come to me/ Hand me the nitrous gas.”
North County water partnership stepping up recycled water production
COAST CITIES — The same water that pours out of a tap sustains avocado groves throughout Henry Avocado Company in Escondido, owned by Phil Henry.

