Life Mark Bucon and his dog, Donner, with bags of poppy seeds to give away in hand. Ashley Mackin photos

Johnny Poppy Seed: La Jolla architect shares his poppy seeds with the community »

When spring 2014 comes around and California Golden Poppies start popping up along La Jolla Boulevard, they may be the work of local design architect Mark Bucon — or those…

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San Diego Chargers president Dean Spanos donates $500,000 to new UCSD Athletic Performance Center in La Jolla »

Dean Spanos, chairman of the board and president of the San Diego Chargers, has pledged $500,000 to UC San Diego to support a new Athletic Performance Center. The gift will…

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Born of Necessity: Planning trustee discusses evolution of La Jolla Shores advisory groups »

Phil Merten, a La Jolla Community Planning Association trustee, gave a presentation to the La Jolla Shores Association (LJSA) Nov.…

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Johnny Poppy Seed: La Jolla architect shares his poppy seeds with the community »

When spring 2014 comes around and California Golden Poppies start popping up along La Jolla Boulevard, they may be the…

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Group charged with updating 2003 Cultural Landscape survey »

After a presentation by architectural historian Diane Kane to the La Jolla Parks and Beaches committee on Nov. 25, explaining…

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Planners, residents laud revised La Jolla home rebuild »

Revisions included lowering the height of chimneys and rooflines and moving the home further from the street to preserve views…

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Ramin Pourteymour: Community service in La Jolla is a big part of my life »

Ramin Pourteymour

Ramin Pourteymour has 25 years of experience in aviation. He has traveled extensively throughout the world and has lived in Iran, France, Germany, Hong Kong and the United States. In 1990, he became the youngest pilot to fly for United Airlines and has flown many…

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Juxtaposed Journey: Life takes artist from Holocaust ‘Into the light’ »

Kalman Aron in his studio with his "Portrait of Henry Miller." Photo © Elisabeth Caren

More than 60 years ago, artist Kalman Aron painted a portrait of 6-year-old Susan Beilby Magee. In it, he captured her large, luminous hazel eyes, full of curiosity and compassion. In the years that followed, their paths would cross many times, but it wasn't until…

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Best Bets for fun things to do in and around La Jolla, Dec. 5-12 »

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Leslie Davis will again host the Bird Rock Artist Guild’s “Holiday Art in the Garden” event, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5571 Bellevue Ave. Guests will make their way through her garden, where around every corner or under every tree they…

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Sports

Sinking their teeth into tennis: La Jollans win USTA Nationals in South Carolina »

Team Top Gun is Jennifer Kerr, Julia Ronney, Andy Hu, Robert Liu, Kiev Moores, Nicholas Appel, Timothy Sah, Ryan Seggerman, Nicole Mossmer and Olia Javidi. Courtesy

On a sunny October day in South Carolina, one team shined above 15 other competitors at the 2013 USTA Junior Team Tennis 14 & Under Advanced National Championships.…

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‘One Shot at a Time’ : La Jolla junior golfer competes in state championship »

Daniela Anastasi competes at the CIF state championship. Courtesy

La Jolla High School junior Daniela Anastasi just returned from competing at the CIF State Championship in golf where she placed 37th. She is also the first female golfer to make it to the state level from La Jolla High School.…

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"I think having to debate both sides gives me a degree of skepticism toward absolute credence in any one belief." — La Jolla High senior Ram Prasad …

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158 gangs call San Diego county home: New Report Shows Local Officials More Concerned about Gangs Today Than Five Years Ago

Although crime in general has been decreasing in the San Diego region, gangs continue to play a significant role in a variety of crimes, such as drug distribution, robbery, and prostitution, according to a new report…

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Researchers have developed a method to genetically engineer a key growth component in marine algae to enhance its biofuel production.…

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Stunning Ocean and Village Views Walk to Village from this desirable neighborhood. Sophisticated 4BR/4.5BA contemporary with large view deck. Immaculate attention to detail & top-of-the-line finishes including Brazilian wood floors, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry &…

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Table 926 restaurant brings warm Latin flavors to cool San Diego nights

Chef Matt Richman loves blending Caribbean and South American flavors with his own fusion of California/Mediterranean cuisine at Table 926. Richman, who grew familiar with Latin flavor influences while working in restaurants in Coral Gables, Fla.,…

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Teen crash incident brings out more than one disturbing issue

I heard about the roll over, multiple teens, SUV accident through my daughter's friends calling each other and reaching out through social media. The word was multiple injuries, some bad. We worried because the people…

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    The City of Solana Beach is a supporter of Holiday Baskets — the largest holiday distribution of its kind in San Diego County. This unique program creates a warehouse-like “shopping” experience for local families in need who are invited to fill their shopping carts with donated staple foods, clothing, blankets, toys, and so much more at the Del Mar Fairgroun […]
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    The Rotary Club of Del Mar recently sponsored six middle school-aged teens to participate in the LEAD Conference in October. The LEAD (Leadership, Ethics And Determination) Conference is a leadership and personal development program for 8th grade middle school students. LEAD encourages young people to discuss issues of ethical responsibility, improve leaders […]
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    December’s free family music program sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the library’s community room. It will feature soprano Maja Markovic in arias by Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. She will be accompanied by violinists Arina Alexandrova and Wendy Loeb, violist Shannon Yandall […]