Del Mar
Student journalists make cash with clean dogs
COAST CITIES — Torrey Pines High School journalism students worked with a local dog wash to raise more than $400 for their student newspaper with a new spin on the car wash fundraiser model… a dog wash. Twelve students held the wash at family-owned Dirty Dogs with a large percentage of the proceeds going [...]
Baby jackrabbit on the mend
RANCHO SANTA FE — The first day spring brought an unexpected guest – a baby jackrabbit, veterinary workers are calling “Spring,” to Helen Woodward Animal Center. In a hospital where normal clients include dogs and cats, a local canine turned out to be a gentle courier for the tiny rabbit’s delivery.
Equine expert makes Del Mar appearance
DEL MAR — Tommie Turvey, internationally known horseman who directed the Clydesdale performances in the Budweiser commercial for the 2013 Super Bowl halftime, will be making a pair of North County appearances this spring.
New law on mammograms in place April 1
COAST CITIES — A new California state law that will take effect April 1 will require facilities that perform mammography to notify women if they are found to have dense breast tissue based on their mammogram reading.
Academic League continue battle of brains
COAST CITIES — The North County Academic League teams continue to go brain to brain toward the season finals next month. Standings currently show San Dieguito Academy High School varsity and junior varsity at the top, followed by Torrey Pines High School.
City moves ahead to set in-lieu parking fee
DEL MAR — Council members, some with reluctance, agreed at the March 18 meeting to move forward with a plan that would allow downtown property owners to pay a fee instead of providing some of their required onsite parking spaces.
Concert spotlights top local students
CARMEL VALLEY — Exceptional young musicians will be featured at the free family music program sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library at 12:30 p.m. March 30 in the library’s community room, 3919 Townsgate Drive.
Bank celebrates women helping women
COAST CITIES — As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, and in celebration of Women’s History Month, Union Bank has partnered with KPBS to honor three extraordinary San Diegans for the 2013 Local Heroes program.
Be part of the political process at summer camp
COAST CITIES — Area high school students are invited to make their summer one to remember by being part of the fourth annual Young Democrats of America (YDA) High School Leadership Academy (HSLA) July 7 through July10 in Washington, D.C.
CSUSM offers palliative care course
SAN MARCOS — The CSU Institute for Palliative Care is now offering End of Life Nursing Consortium for Veterans.
