For holiday travelers, lumps of coal
A history-making blizzard, antiquated airline computer systems and the urge to travel after two COVID Christmases created a perfect storm....
Christmas
Wishing you a glassy Christmas & an offshore New Year
For decades now, the beach has been a Christmas morning destination, especially for surfers....
The art of homemade gift giving
This holiday season, consider a gift from the heart, such as a gift from your kitchen or vegetable garden....
A Cheers! Christmas: Holiday cocktail ideas
When this column is printed, I will be firmly ensconced in a lounge chair near a fireplace. Snowflakes will accumulate out the window, and I...
Shopping for a conscious Christmas gift
As we wrap up this amazing year, I am reflecting on the success of the Soul On Fire column and the beautiful people I was...
Iconic Knob Hill Christmas light display returns in San Marcos
The famous “Christmas on Knob Hill” light display has returned, to the excitement of San Marcos residents....
San Diego Opera to host drive-in presentation of ‘All Is Calm’ at Fairgrounds
DEL MAR — The San Diego Opera will resume its 2020-21 season tonight with a drive-in filmed encore presentation of its 2018 production of “All...
Jano’s Garden: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
My dad, who was an industrial designer by trade, looked at Christmas as a time when his creativity could flourish....
Free activities, treats and Santa visits highlight holiday happenings
REGION — San Diego County’s smallest cities kicked off the holiday season Dec. 7 with a variety of free activities, tree-lighting ceremonies and photo opportunities...
Boys organize local Candy Cane Lane
OCEANSIDE — Two pint-sized friends and neighbors decided they wanted their block to turn into a Candy Cane Lane for the holidays, and invited 70...
