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Breath Savers: Relative of Bottom Scratchers founder recounts legendary La Jolla dive club »

La Jolla's historic post office at 1140 Wall St.

Save Our La Jolla Post Office Task Force learns of second USPS audit »

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La Jolla Planners: It’s a go for La Valencia’s new sidewalk café »

Bob Filner announces the installation of the now-defunct SealCam at Children's Pool beach early last year. His communications director, Irene McCormack Jackson, who has since filed sexual harassment charges against him, is pictured at left. File

Ex-mayor Bob Filner sentenced to three years probation for assaulting women »

La Jolla Elementary team engineers success in robotics competition »

Life

La Jolla beach closure? Next harbor seal pupping season starts Sunday, Dec. 15 »

As the first day of harbor seal pupping season approaches (Dec. 15), so does a decision by the San Diego City Planning Commission regarding the seasonal closure of Children’s Pool…

Dec 12, 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Breath Savers: Relative of Bottom Scratchers founder recounts legendary La Jolla dive club »

“These guys were exploring our shorelines before anyone (else) went below the waves." --Ryan Sweeney, San Diego Freedivers…

Dec 11, 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

La Jolla

La Jolla beach closure? Next harbor seal pupping season starts Sunday, Dec. 15 »

As the first day of harbor seal pupping season approaches (Dec. 15), so does a decision by the San Diego…

Dec 12, 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Save Our La Jolla Post Office Task Force learns of second USPS audit »

La Jolla post office appears safe for the foreseeable future. …

Dec 11, 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Contentious Shores mixed-use project denied again »

Trustees argue that other large buildings in the commercial zone were mostly built before creation of the Shores design manual.…

Dec 11, 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

La Jolla Planners: It’s a go for La Valencia’s new sidewalk café »

Trustees also voted to file an appeal with the California Coastal Commission on the Henely residence near Tourmaline Surf Park.…

Dec 10, 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

10 Questions

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

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…

Dec 4, 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

A & E

La Jolla’s MCASD asking public to help make Friday the 13th its lucky day! »

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is asking people to help the organization raise $13,000 in 24 hours via a $13 this Friday the 13th. …

Dec 9, 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

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

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…

Dec 4, 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Sports

La Jolla students ride the waves into Scholastic Surf Series »

The Scholastic Surf Series (SSS), a division of the Western Surfing Association for middle to high school students, had some high-ranking representation from La Jolla students at recent matches. With five events total, leading up to the SSS State Championships, the teams from Muirlands Middle…

Dec 10, 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

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

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.…

Nov 30, 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

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Schools

ou are forced to debate for both sides of the topic. It’s not a question of choice, really. I think having to debate both sides gives me a degree of skepticism toward absolute credence in any one belief. — Ram Prasad La Jolla High School senior and No. 1 ranked Lincoln-Douglas style debater in the United States

La Jolla High debate ace ranks top in the nation

"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 …

Nov 29, 2013 / Read More »

Region

Ex-mayor Bob Filner sentenced to three years probation for assaulting women

Filner's defense said he failed to maintain a regime of psychiatric counseling and medications prescribed by congressional doctors. …

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Health & Science

New method enhances biofuel production

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

Dec 4, 2013 / Read More »

House of the Week

House of Week; 7666 Pepita Way

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 &…

Dec 4, 2013 / Read More »

Business Spotlight

Treasured family images are a gift specialty at C&H Photo in La Jolla

With gift giving on the horizon, everything old is new again at C&H Photo in La Jolla. C&H Photo technicians are busy restoring and copying old family photos and films to create treasured keepsakes for relatives…

Dec 12, 2013 / Read More »

Opinion

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…

Nov 27, 2013 / Read More »