Lucia Viti

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Lucia Viti is a seasoned journalist, photojournalist and published author who covers all regions in feature and news reporting. Sporting a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of West Virginia, she spent 20 years in New York in the fields of Public Relations, Advertising and Medical Communications. Her love for outdoor sports landed her in Carlsbad in 1999 where she segued into news and feature reporting. Her photographs are sold locally in artisan shops throughout the County.

Arts Arts Arts & Entertainment Carlsbad Cities Community Community News Region

Local children’s author reflects on 25-year career

Lucia VitiFebruary 20, 2020February 20, 2020

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“How can we be so different and feel so much alike?” mused Flitter. “And how can we feel so different and be so much alike?”...

Carlsbad Cities Community Community News Region Sports

San Diego Loyal adds Carlsbad local, MLS veteran Avila

Lucia VitiFebruary 13, 2020

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CARLSBAD – Carlsbad is touting its hometown soccer hero, Eric Humberto Avila. The 32-year-old native will celebrate his soccer debut as a San Diego Loyal...

Cities Community News Region

Local couple’s nonprofit ensures weekend meals for students in need

Lucia VitiDecember 26, 2019

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REGION — Bill and Sue McLeod are fighting childhood hunger one backpack at a time. When the Oceanside couple learned that 26,000 San Diego elementary...

Arts Arts Arts & Entertainment Cities Community Community News Region Vista

Annual Winterfest comes to Vista

Lucia VitiNovember 27, 2019November 29, 2019

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VISTA — Discover Vista will kick off its annual Winterfest — an afternoon replete with holiday festivities — through historic downtown from 2 to 7...

Cities Community Community Featured News Oceanside Region

Pinning ceremony honors local veterans

Lucia VitiNovember 14, 2019

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OCEANSIDE — Hospice of the South Coast conducted a veteran pinning ceremony at Oceanside’s Aegis Living Shadowridge to publicly acknowledge the residents who served in...

Arts Arts Cities Community Community Encinitas News Region

Encinitas resident’s creations put local businesses on the map

Lucia VitiNovember 7, 2019

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REGION — JT Pulford is mapping — quite literally — his way through North County. The entrepreneur and self-noted Jack-of-all-trades is the mastermind behind RadMaps,...

Marketplace News

Integrity comes FIRST at Leland Construction Inc.

Lucia VitiOctober 21, 2019

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Ben Leland, President, CEO, owner-builder of Leland Construction Inc., has built his outstanding reputation on the honesty and integrity of his craftsmanship. The Encinitas-based, full-service...

Cities Community News Region

Full weekend of events for Challenged Athlete Foundation

Lucia VitiOctober 17, 2019

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REGION — San Diego’s Challenged Athlete Foundation® (CAF) will host its year’s biggest weekend featuring its crown jewel event, the 26th annual Aspen Medical Products...

Carlsbad Cities Community Community News Region

Tragedy prompts local family to help children of domestic violence victims

Lucia VitiOctober 10, 2019

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CARLSBAD — Kathy Scharbarth lost her life to domestic violence. The 34-year-old was strangled to death on her birthday by her ex-boyfriend. Prior to burying...

Arts Arts Arts & Entertainment Carlsbad Cities Community Community News

Local woodworker among ArtWalk’s international artisans

Lucia VitiSeptember 13, 2019

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CARLSBAD — ArtWalk Carlsbad will celebrate its second year on as one of San Diego’s prominent art festivals. Sidling sweeping ocean views on Armada Drive,...

Carlsbad Cities Community Community News

Coastal Animal Hospital opens second location

Lucia VitiAugust 15, 2019

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CARLSBAD — San Diego native Brian Evans, DVM, recently opened his second Coastal Animal Hospital located at 2584 El Camino Real. “Modern medicine. Classic service,”...

Arts Arts Arts & Entertainment Cities Community Community Encinitas News Region

Encinitas artist showcases at ArtWalk

Lucia VitiAugust 8, 2019August 8, 2019

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ENCINITAS — San Diego is a mecca for artistic reverie and ArtWalk @ Liberty Station is one of its largest festive outdoor art galas. The...

Cities Community Community Home and Garden Region Vista

Pearson’s Gardens & Herb Farm growing a legacy in Vista

Lucia VitiAugust 8, 2019August 12, 2019

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VISTA — For the last 30 years Pearson’s Gardens & Herb Farm, owned and operated by Mark and Cindy Pearson, has been bringing color and...

Cities Community Community Featured News Region San Marcos

San Marcos student receives top honors

Lucia VitiAugust 1, 2019August 1, 2019

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SAN MARCOS — Nhi Nguyen, a recent graduate of San Marcos High School, has been recognized by AVID for her scholastic achievements. AVID (Advancement Via...

Carlsbad Cities Community Community Community Community Community Featured News Oceanside Region San Marcos Vista

Showers of Blessings mobile shower facility offers cleansing to those in need

Lucia VitiJune 25, 2019

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Showers of Blessings, a mobile shower facility, offers the simplicity of cleansing to those who don’t have the proper means to do so....