Tar balls reported near Scripps Pier
The tar balls — globs or lumps of solidified petroleum — were anywhere from fist- to plate-sized.
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Migrating shorebirds are now stopping by our beaches, bluffs
Natural La Jolla By Kelly Stewart Spring in La Jolla is just around the corner and the little birds that are heading up north and east of us to start their families are making their way past our coastline. Every day when I’m out walking, I see little groups of light gray and white birds, [...]
Coast Walkers seek travelers for next trip up coastline
The California Coast Walkers has a goal of walking from Tijuana to Oregon.
Birch Aquarium’s Sea Days shows will explore life in the ocean along La Jolla shores
Science, Exploration and Adventure (SEA) Days will bring more cutting-edge information to Birch Aquarium visitors this winter. Three monthly events will focus on current ocean topics with hands-on exploration, special activities, and the chance to interact with Scripps Oceanography scientists. SEA Days also provide an ideal venue for students and Scouts to meet requirements for “Interview a Scientist” or career-day projects.
Each program is included with aquarium admission and takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the third Saturdays.
California Surf Museum stoked over new Hansen retrospective
“Hansen Surfboards – A 50 Year Retrospective,” opens Sunday, Sept. 18 at The California Surf Museum in Oceanside promising visitors “a vivid display of the legendary surf company, its founder and family history.” It chronicles Don Hansen’s move to the West Coast from South Dakota, where he was introduced to the sport in the basement of the Beta Theta Pi frat house at the University of South Dakota. His college roommates, who were from Coronado, invited him to vacation with them during their summers, and it didn’t take long before Hansen knew he belonged in California and he became a regular at San Diego’s best surf spots.
Oceanographer to discuss coastal habitats at Birch Aquarium on Monday
UCSD biological oceanographer Drew Talley will discuss, “Subsidies, Aliens and Ecologists: Connectivity at the Edge,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8 at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, as part of its Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lectures Series.
Corky’s Corner: The tale of ‘Pink Bod’ lives on
The La Jolla area is literally teeming with colorful surfing legends. It would have to be considering that it is the home of the infamous WindanSea Beach. When I was a little kid there was a saying when talking about surf spots: Doheny for beginners, San Onofre for intermediates and WindanSea for experts.
Corky’s Corner: Getting to the roots of the shortboard
Who was really responsible for the shortboard revolution in the late 1960s. Was it the Californians or the Australians?
San Diego’s summer beach quality was excellent, group reports
All of San Diego County’s monitored beaches had excellent water quality this summer, according to a report released Wednesday by the environmental group Heal the Bay.
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North Coastal News
- AutoMatters: Disney Movie Vehicles May 18, 2013Okay, I admit it. I am a huge fan of the Disney movies, TV shows, merchandise and theme parks. One of my favorite places to visit is Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park, next to Disneyland Park in Anaheim (I have a well-used Premium Annual Passport). If you haven’t been there, you absolutely must go. Highlights are the recreations of Route 66 and C […]
- Caring Transitions helps clients through difficult times in a variety of ways May 17, 2013A line of about 80 people gathered on the steps of a Point Loma classic 1920s Spanish Colonial-style home recently. The occasion was an estate sale and the treasure seekers had stood in line well before the opening time of 9 a.m. […]
- TPHS Men’s Lacrosse honors graduating seniors May 17, 2013Torrey Pines High School Men’s Lacrosse honored its 18 graduating seniors on May 9 before playing its final season game against Carlsbad. […]
