Vikings’ KOC was BMOC at LCC
It took a series of phone calls, digging into past articles and sheer luck to unearth something few believed possible. It’s true — on one...
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Taylor’s made to aid athletes with their mind games
Big, tough guy, that Aaron Taylor. He’s a massive man, and at one time, he played football at its highest level, which included winning a...
Padres, Preller and a season to remember
The passion is back, and for that, we thank a local. The Padres’ playoff run has been a kick in the britches, a joy ride...
Budinger returns with sand between his toes in beach volleyball
Chase Budinger will always have Paris, but he’ll never forget his North County roots. Budinger, the former La Costa Canyon High basketball star, is returning...
Bolts are back — not sure about their former fans
The face looked familiar, and so did the cadence of his gung-ho enthusiasm. His message was clear, if somewhat new, to legions of jilted San...
Oceanside’s Barrett steps down after lifting others up
Dave Barrett lets the numbers rattle around his noggin, the one covered by an Oceanside High baseball cap for nearly five decades. Barrett is hanging...
Arms may give Padres a leg up
Many golf fans know Adam Scott, the veteran Australian player whose impressive resume includes winning the Masters. Padres fans are getting familiar with relievers Jason...
Axelrod was a master of connection who seldom whiffed
Barry Axelrod was absent, but in every direction one looked, it was clear he was present. A head spin saw famous athletes and actors laughing...
Lynn likes the look of Padres’ rookie All-Star
From a onetime rookie of the year to a potential one, Fred Lynn tips his cap toward Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill. “Whatever he is...
Bill Walton was one of one and now he’s gone
A somber day grew darker on Monday with the news of Bill Walton passing away. While in the midst of saluting our military heroes who...
Leitner’s love for his mom never fades
Mother's Day arrives on Sunday, and with it Leitner's memories of his supportive mom wash over him....
SFC’s Haferkamp is California dreaming about college and pro ball
The speedy and powerful Haferkamp possesses tools that make baseball scouts salivate....
Merrill just one reason this Padres season hits different
Rookie center fielder among the straws stirring the Padres' drink in the early going....
Making tracks minus the trains at revamped Carlsbad 5000
The 38th edition of this iconic race April 7 comes with the guarantee of not having to cool your jets for passing trains....
Original Clippers memorable for the wrong reasons
But no way this G League edition of the Clippers matches the shenanigans of their first stay in the region....