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La Jolla veterans association unveils new memorial walls; honors father and son with first plaques

Retired Marine Brig. Gen. Michael Neil remembers his father as a "tough guy" who instilled character in him.

The association donated the first two plaques in honor of late Marine Sgt. Maj. Jean “Cheesy” Neil, and son, Brig. Gen. Michael Neil.

Dragon the Line: La Jolla Community Foundation unveils newest public art installation

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The boldly colored mural, “Tail Whip,” by Silver Lake graffiti artist Gajin Fujita, is No. 11 in the project.

Is fashion lovelier the second time around? Yes! Say La Jolla’s resale shop proprietors (and their customers)

Spacious and clean, the Echoes Too Resale Boutique on Fay Avenue features items that never go out of style. Photo by Susan DeMaggio

La Jolla consignment shops, like much of La Jolla, do things a little more upscale than other places. Often called “boutiques” or by names synonymous with Hollywood glamour, La Jolla resale shops sell brand name, designer clothes.

Abandoned boat found near WindanSea beach in La Jolla

An abandoned Bayliner boat similar to the one in this photograph was found at the foot of Nautilus Street Tuesday morning.

The 19-foot Bayliner boat was discovered at the end of Nautilus Street around 5:40 a.m.,

Association will ask city to station ranger at La Jolla Shores beach

Donna Derrick and Barbara Denny show off a photo of a plaque similar to what they would like placed at The Shores. Ashley Mackin

The La Jolla Shores Association (LJSA) held its monthly meeting May 8 to discuss the steps for acquiring a ranger at The Shores beach, hear the monthly lifeguard report, and consider a request from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Hundreds of artworks and antiques from estate of La Jollan David Copley at auction this weekend

An assortment of Tiffany Studios desk lamps and accessories in the collection of the late David Copley. Courtesy

Up for auction are paintings such as Hovsep Pushman’s Shadows on an Ancient Wall; Norman Rockwell’s study for You’ve Got to Be Kidding; and Eugène Boudin’s pastel Les Voiliers.

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner to foxtrot for La Jolla Town Council fundraiser

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Mayor Filner confirmed that he would be among the local notables busting their best dance moves during the LJTC’s fundraiser on Oct. 5.

Ceremony planned to unveil new Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial walls May 15

Plaques honoring the late Marine Sergeant Major Jean “Cheesy” Neil, and his son, Marine Brigadier General Mike Neil, will be unveiled during the May 15 ceremony. Courtesy

A highlight of the dedication will be the installation of two plaques honoring the late Marine Sergeant Major Jean “Cheesy” Neil, and his son, Marine Brigadier General Mike Neil.

La Jolla High to receive new security cameras

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Administrators say the 12 new cameras will help prevent truancy, theft, break-ins and potential dangers to students and faculty.

Diver dies after losing consciousness at La Jolla Shores

Lifeguards were notified of the incident near Spindrift Drive at la Jolla Shores at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 11.

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