Committee to submit Osuna adobe for historic designation
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Osuna Ranch Committee asked for approval from the Association to submit an application to have the historic adobe considered for placement on the National Register of Historic Places. Senior Planner Kirk Dakan, speaking on behalf of the committee, gave a presentation to the board at its May 3 meeting. “In [...]
Board approves budget
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Association board approved the printing and mailing of the 2012-2013 preliminary budget to the membership at its May 3 meeting. “The Association Finance Committee has reviewed and approved the budget at their meeting with staff on April 25 and recommends the board approve the mailing,” said Steve Comstock, chief financial [...]
Golf Club welcomes new general manager
RANCHO SANTA FE — Meet Al Castro, the new general manager of the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, the unanimous choice of the selection committee. Castro came to Rancho Santa Fe from The Vintage in Indian Wells, a private gated country club where he worked for 14 years. “It has been in existence for 30 [...]
Artist finds balance in contradictions
RANCHO SANTA FE — Stephanie Bell May is drawn to the yin-and-yang of life. The ebbs-and-flows; the ups-and-downs. Those observations are reflected in her compelling artwork that explores those contrasts, which she calls “accidental encounters with magic.” “Through painting, living and exploring, I have realized that I am perpetually attracted and captivated by the balance [...]
Wells to auction off rare Babe Ruth cap
By Tony Cagala RANCHO SANTA FE — Retired Major League Baseball pitcher and Rancho Santa Fe resident David Wells has placed his rare, game-worn George Herman “Babe” Ruth baseball cap on the auction block. Ruth was Wells’ biggest idol growing up. “Anybody who didn’t know who he was or what he was, if you watched, [...]
Studio Savvy opens new location in the Ranch
RANCHO SANTA FE — Studio Savvy Salon opens their newest location in Rancho Santa Fe. Founded by sister-in-laws Deena and Angela Von Yokes (center), Studio Savvy has been serving San Diego County since 1993. Studio Savvy Salon is at 16081 San Dieguito Rd., Suite G3.
Realtors vie for Osuna listing; delinquent fees up for talks
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Association Board dealt with a number of business items on the April 19 agenda before adjourning outside for a presentation by the new owners of The Inn At Rancho Santa Fe. After the presentation, the remainder of the meeting was held indoors.During the first part of the meeting, Ivan Holler, [...]
Former Rancho Santa Fe resident restores historic African Queen
RANCHO SANTA FE — It can only be considered another notch in the belt of the seemingly adventurous life of former Rancho Santa Fe resident and Torrey Pines High School grad Lance Holmquist. Just weeks ago, Holmquist, who now lives in Key Largo, Fla., finished restoring the historic boat The African Queen and took it for [...]
Retired All-Star shares experiences of alcoholism with teens
CARLSBAD — After years of battling alcoholism, a humble 43-year-old four time Gold Glove winner, three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger award winner Bret Boone shared the story of his sobriety with a room of teenagers on April 28 at the Carlsbad Safety Center.Boone, a Rancho Santa Fe resident, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners [...]
School Board opts to increase technology in classrooms
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe School Board met at a special meeting last week to determine the best way to stay abreast of changes in technology their students are already using away from school and how to integrate it into the classroom. In the end, the board instructed staff to continue investigating [...]
