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Local author launches new children’s book to promote pet adoption
As the holidays approach and shopping begins, Encinitas children’s book author and animal advocate Kathleen Kastner wants to help animals by encouraging people to adopt rescue cats. Kastner will officially release the third book in her Karma Cats picture book series, Karma Cats Kitten Adventure, on Nov 14, according to a news release. About the []
Ernie Hahn joins Del Mar-based Rande Turner Collective
Ernie Hahn, the local entertainment impresario behind the Wonderfront Music Festival and Del Mar Wine Food Festival, has shifted his focus to residential real estate. According to a news release, the longtime general manager of the San Diego Sports Arena recently joined the Del Mar-based Rande Turner Collective, part of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, []
Diwali celebration brings light and joy to CCA staff
Staff members at Canyon Crest Academy were treated to a delightful Diwali celebration on Nov. 4 honoring the “Festival of Lights.” This meaningful cultural event, widely celebrated by Indian communities around the world, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Diwali traditions often include decorating homes with diyas (small oil lamps []
How coastal North County voted in the presidential election
Donald Trump won Rancho Santa Fe en route to another term in the White House, but the rest of coastal North County mostly went blue, based on Election Day results counted as of Nov. 7. Those results follow recent historical trends. As of the end of the week, the San Diego Registrar of Voters reported that there are about 500,000 ballots left to count. The largely Democratic turnout has so far propelled U.S. Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano, to a slim lead over Republican challenger and business own
Tanya Koshy joins Solana Beach School District board
After running unopposed in the election, Tanya Koshy will fill the school board seat vacated by long-serving trustee Julie Union. Koshy, a dedicated parent volunteer and board member of the Solana Beach Schools Foundation, will be sworn in at the boards December organizational meeting, according to a news release. We are pleased to welcome Tanya to the board of trustees. Her passion for education and deep commitment to our students and community will be invaluable as we continue to provide exceptional le
Del Mar History: Then and Now: Who built Del Mar
The geographic pallet of our area is rich. We are surrounded by an ocean, two lagoons, rare Torrey Pine trees, cliffs, hills, and valleys. Upon this space our recent ancestors built hotels, a natatorium, a pier, a school, a race track, a business district, a grassy park above the beach, elegant and modest homes, roads []
Allman leads in San Dieguito’s Area 4, Mok-Porter ticket leads in Del Mar election
In the San Dieguito Union High School District Area 4, incumbent Michael Allman is leading challenger and political campaign consultant Kevin Sabellico with currently 52.59% of the vote, or 6,574 votes to Sabellico’s 5,926. The Area 4 seat represents the communities of Del Mar, Carmel Valley and Rancho Santa Fe. The race is tighter in Area 2 with Encinitas Union School District board member Jodie Williams currently leading with 50.40% and Kelly Friis, parent and finance professional, closely behind her a
Del Mar elects two incumbents, one newcomer to City Council and approves two ballot measures
The city is also in the process of filling its fifth council seat, which was vacated in September by the sudden resignation of Dwight Worden.
Incumbent Terra Lawson-Remer takes early lead in San Diego County’s toughest supervisor race
In the other supervisor races on the ballot, incumbents Nora Vargas and Joel Anderson were both leading by wide margins.
Solana Beach City Council receives double tracking project update
Solana Beach City Council members received an update on the double tracking project by the San Diego Association of Governments, which is scheduled to begin construction in early 2026 and last five years. “The big picture is we need to double track the LOSSAN corridor and make sure that it’s safe and reliable,” Solana Beach []
Locally connected racehorses finish in top three in their races at Breeders’ Cup World Championships
Nearly a dozen locally connected racehorses competed at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 1-2 at the Del Mar racetrack. Several of the contenders finished in the top three in their races: Vodka With a Twist (second, $2 million NetJets Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies), co-owned by Bill Strauss of Del Mar; Gaming (second, $2 million FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), co-owned by part-time Del Mar resident Mike Pegram; Johannes (second, $2 million FanDue
Del Mar receives presentation on military use of LOSSAN corridor
Daniel Zedack, chief of Railroads for National Defense, gave a brief presentation to the Del Mar City Council Oct. 21 about the military use of the rail corridor that runs along the Del Mar bluffs. The presentation was spurred by Councilmember Dan Quirk and a small faction of residents who have been advocating for the elimination of the rail line, as opposed to a long-term plan to move it into an inland tunnel. They’ve pointed to ridership declines, and have also argued that it does not serve a significa
Curebound opens up new Whitworth Legacy Circle to philanthropist members
San Diego activist investor Ralph Whitworth was an attorney, successful businessman, car enthusiast and devoted music aficionado. Until his cancer took his life in 2016, he built a career turning around troubled companies and pushing relentlessly for change until progress was made. With the nonprofit Curebound, Ralphs legacy lives on, pushing to advance lifesaving cancer []
Pathways to Citizenship holds Party with a Purpose fundraiser
Solana Beach nonprofit Pathways to Citizenship hosted its annual Party with a Purpose fundraiser Oct. 13 at La Valle Coastal Club. The happy hour event featured music by steel drum band Sounds of Paradise, tropical food and bars, wine pull, opportunity drawings, and the chance to bid on vacation packages, local shopping, dining, entertainment and original art. All proceeds benefit the clients and students of Pathways to Citizenship, a nonprofit law center dedicated to helping eligible immigrant and refug
Encinitas Guitar Orchestra to present concert featuring music from famous spaghetti western movies
On Friday, Nov, 22, at 7:30 p.m., the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra and its 35 members will present music from the famous spaghetti western movies that featured the “The Man with No Name” played by Clint Eastwood, directed by Sergio Leon and music composed by the celebrated film composer Ennio Morricone. The theme of this concert []
Rep. Mike Levin honors Del Mar’s Dwight Worden as October 2024 Constituent of the Month
On Oct. 30 Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced former Del Mar City Councilmember and Mayor Dwight Worden as his October 2024 Constituent of the Month for his legislative and environmental work in the community, according to a news release. Worden provided nearly 10 years of service on the Del Mar City Council, including two terms as mayor, before retiring from the city council this past September. Levin made the following statement recognizing Worden in the Congressional Record, the news release stated: “M
Local veterans to set up ‘Hometown Arlington West Memorial’ on Nov. 11
The San Diego Veterans For Peace will display its “Hometown Arlington West Memorial” from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 11, on the front lawn of the USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. Chapter veterans from all branches of the military will honor the 300 fallen service members from Southern California who died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with special memorial markers, according to a news release. The Veterans For Peace, and other groups, are trying to get congress to rename the date
‘Becoming a Writer: An Afternoon with Jonathan Maberry’ to be held at Carmel Valley Library
Have you ever thought about writing your own novel? Join New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry as he provides a practical and encouraging view of what it takes to write effectively and sell your work. Topics discussed include What Kind of Writer You Want to Be; Building a Writing Business; Understanding How Publishing Works; []