CHRISTMAS KITTEN
Evergreen, a kitten found in a Valley Center Christmas tree lot in November, was miraculously rescued by the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s medical director, Dr. Alexis Siler. She is believed to be the only surviving kitten after coyotes attacked and killed her mother and siblings. Evergreen is staying with a foster family and will be available for adoption in the new year at the animal center.
MIRACOSTA BOARD
MiraCosta College recently swore in its newly elected and returning Board of Trustees members following the November election. Trustees Frank Merchant, Heather Conklin and Jacqueline Simon, who ran unopposed, have returned to serve the college on the board, meanwhile newcomer Ann Crosbie will begin her first term of service, bringing on board her education advocacy and governance experience.
FROZEN JUNIOR
Leading Note Studios performed eight sold-out shows of Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” during two weekends in December. The productions featured two distinct casts of 15 young performers between the ages of 5 and 12. Established in 2021, Leading Note Studios will perform “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” in the spring.
BEST COMPANY
Sun Country Builders, a Carlsbad-based multi-family housing general contractor, has been named a 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For on a national and local level through winning three awards. The company specializes in affordable housing construction in San Diego, Imperia, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Riverside counties and received the following honors from the National Association for Business Resources: Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation, Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in Southern California, and Small Business “Best of the Best” Award, Southern California Elite for 2024.
