World War II
Old suitcase sends Vista writer on journey into her family’s past
The suitcase symbolizes travel, but for Kitty Morse, a petite valise that once belonged to her great-grandparents became so much more....
Encinitas resort, airline entrepreneur Ted Vallas dies at 99
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to include a statement provided by the family. REGION — Longtime Encinitas resident and entrepreneur Theodore Lambro “Ted”...
Sports Talk: Edwards’ devotion to American heroes shines on D-Day
Donnie Edwards is walking 3.1 miles along the North County coast on June 6, a distance that comes with a message: Don’t forget our World...
WWII veteran Tom Rice attends documentary screening in Rancho Santa Fe
RANCHO SANTA FE — The R. Roger Rowe School in Rancho Santa Fe hosted a screening of CJ Machado and Mark A Vizcarra’s documentary film...
WWII monument lands Encinitas resident in France
The day July 29, 1944, holds a special meaning for Encinitas resident Kemper Cagney, the nephew of fallen U.S. Air Force pilot Joseph T. Cagney,...
Remembering Pearl Harbor, preserving the past
This year on Dec. 7 was the 77th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Veterans and residents honored the fallen during National Pearl Harbor...
Carlsbad man who served in WWII honored as Veteran of the Year
Retired Sgt. Maj. Walter Valentine, 92, of Carlsbad, was honored by State Assemblyman Rocky Chavez as the district’s Veteran of the Year....
Local WWII vets travel to 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack
REGION — A pair of World War II veterans from North County spent last week remembering and honoring those killed in one of the country’s...
Veteran of WWII, Korea is embodiment of U.S. Marines
For 22 years, Vic Freudenberger of Carlsbad was the embodiment of the U.S. Marines....
World War II veteran, students reunite to mark promotion
Two generations reunited last week — three years after their first introductions....
Sharing moments and memories of a lifetime
On Sunday, he will take one step closer to the century mark....
World War II history flies into Carlsbad
A taste of history is flying through San Diego County....
A veteran’s story of love and war
Through three wars, more than 60 years attached to the military and a supportive family, this spry 92-year-old resident is a bit of a lucky...