Riding for Rett Syndrome: Father launches monthlong ride to raise awareness
KC Byers began the ultimate bike ride on Sept. 30 when he left Encinitas to embark on a monthlong, cross-country cycling ride to raise awareness...
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Dr. Charles F. Brass: Solana Beach physician to early movie stars
Thanks to her dad, Dr. Charles Frederick Brass, Louise Abbott spent many of her younger years in Del Mar hanging around such celebrities as Desi...
North County’s hidden gems offer off-the-beaten path décor.
Nothing could be truer than that old saying: “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” And as we approach the holiday season, you might be...
Autumn planting tips and ideas to liven up the garden
REGION — Autumn officially arrives Sept. 22 are you ready? With the colorful season come falling leaves, heavier clothing, and hopefully, getting your fall garden...
Simple ways to clean your home without toxic chemicals
REGION — If you are into living a sustainable or green lifestyle, you’re not alone especially in Southern California. Many homeowners are more than happy...
Old AVO Theater gone but not forgotten
For so many Vista residents, weekends were happily spent at the local AVO Theater watching the latest Hollywood movies in color or a mere 0.25...
A lifetime of preservation on a historical San Marcos ranch
Carolyn Read, 86, has lived on the 14-acre Borden-Read Ranch within the city of San Marcos since 1963....
Sydney Chaplin’s Encinitas investment pays off
If it weren’t for Sydney Chaplin’s pursuit of a deal, the current 1st Street Bar on S. Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas may never have...
Antiquing in Carlsbad: A changing climate in the Village
For years there were numerous antique shops dotting the quaint Village’s streets in Carlsbad, but these days there seems to be a new theme of...
Coping Cards: Jeff Holland’s portable reminders to boss back anxiety
Carlsbad resident Jeff Holland, 48, launched a recent Kickstarter campaign introducing his new supplemental mental health therapy called "Coping Cards."...
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum: Where yesteryear comes alive
If you yearn for the good old days when San Diego County was strewn with farms for as far as the eye could see, you...
Old Mission San Luis Rey de Francia: Where Hollywood filmed early movies, TV shows
Old Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in Oceanside is a National Historic Landmark and a popular location for Hollywood filmmakers....
Retiree pays tribute to family, community as a volunteer
Thanks to his dedication to volunteerism, longtime San Marcos resident Richard “Dick” Ellis has learned about giving back to others tenfold....
The perfect getaway for early Hollywood’s jet set
Mention Bing Crosby and most people instantly think of him crooning a heartfelt rendition of “White Christmas” or bantering with Bob Hope in comedic quips....