DEAN’S LIST
Keanu Delos Santos of Oceanside was named to the fall dean’s list at the Oregon Institute of Technology. Haley Cook, also of Oceanside, was named to the fall dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s West Campus in San Jose.
VETERAN AWARDS
Assemblywoman Laurie Davies (R-Laguna Niguel) gave out the following awards at the 2024 Veteran Service Member Awards in early December: Youth Leader Achievement Award to ROTC Cadet Breaunna Hayes, Excellence in the Arts Award to VETART Executive Director Steve Dilley, Excellence in Entrepreneurship to U.S. Army Col. Dr. Christensen Sicat Hsu, Excellence in Advocacy to U.S. Navy Capt. Armen Kurdian, Excellence in Mentorship to U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Operation Chief Juan Laguna, Excellence in Service to Marine Corps LtCol Jamey M. Federico, San Diego County Veteran Volunteer of the Year to Marine James Pruitt, and Orange County Veteran Volunteer of the Year to Marine Corps First Sgt. Nelson A. Coburn.
VISTA IRRIGATION
The Vista Irrigation District Board of Directors recently elected Patrick Sanchez as president and Marty Miller as vice-president for 2025.
TOP DOGS
Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas recently welcomed four new members to its board of directors: Ron Coughlin, a senior operating executive; Lori Ello, a marketing and promotions specialist; Kristina A. Peterson, a financial expert; and Karyn Williams, a regional investment manager.
CHILDREN’S BOOK
Encinitas author Donna Voss has published her new children’s book, “Treasure Island,” through Dorrance Publishing Co. The book takes readers to the magical land of Treasure Island, where fairies and queens roam, to help discover the mystery of who spilled the honey.
OCEAN VIEW
A mid-century architecture residence at 1859 Zapo St. in Del Mar, designed by John Lloyd Wright, has been listed for nearly $7.5 million by Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property specialist Mie Kim. The approximately 4,243-square foot main residence has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a separate one-bedroom, one-bathroom guesthouse with a full kitchen and a family room with a fireplace.
ROSE PARADE
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance won the Sweepstakes Trophy given for most beautiful entry for the second year in a row at the 136th annual Rose Parade on Jan. 1. with its float commemorating the historic arrival of its two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, in 2024.
GRAUER HABITAT
The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas, earned the Certified Wildlife Habitat distinction from the National Wildlife Federation, which honors organizations that create and restore wildlife habitats on their grounds. The school features native plants, water sources, shelter and nesting areas, protected interpretive nature trails, sustainable practices and outdoor living spaces.
FASHION FUNDS
The Arc of San Diego’s Winter Wonderland Fashion Show and Luncheon on Dec. 6 raised over $100,000 for essential program needs like day training, employment and residential living services to more than 2,000 children and adults with disabilities across San Diego County.
