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La Jolla News Briefs: Sharks increasing off La Jolla coast, mayor honors local author, Romney amenable to help woo Olympics … and more

Are broadnose sevengill sharks coming to the La Jolla Coast to snack on weak sea lion pups and newborn seals? Courtesy

A starving baby sea lion was discovered a quarter mile from the beach Tuesday morning. The pup began eating as soon as rescuers arrived with fish.

Empress Hotel in La Jolla under new ownership, announces $2 million renovation

The Empress Hotel will undergo a $2 million renovation in the next 12 months.

The hotel’s new general manager, John Haerr, worked as a bellman at the Empress while attending La Jolla High School.

Sea lion pup found at WindanSea part of ‘unusual mortality event’

This malnourished pup, found at Windansea beach on April 15, appears to be part of what National Marine Fisheries calls ‘an unusual mortality event,’ as they are having difficulty finding food and starving. Ashley Mackin

SeaWorld’s rescue line received several phone calls about a small sea lion pup at WindanSea beach on April 15. The first calls came in at 6:30 a.m., and the pup was picked up at 11 a.m. While SeaWorld’s Animal Rescue Team checks its stranding hotline several times a day, it can take several hours before they arrive at the scene to observe reported animals in distress.

City to settle La Jolla resident’s sinkhole claim

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Repairs to damage caused by a city drainage pipe in 2010 won’t begin until 2015

La Jolla News Bites: Shores Association elects officers, UCSD to build bridge over I-5; updates on historic structures, post office, seals and more

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La Jolla Shores Association elects officers, UCSD to build bridge over Interstate 5; updates on historic structures, post office, seals and more

Judge denies request to shorten seal rope at La Jolla Children’s Pool

A 152-foot-long rope is positioned at the Children's Pool beach in La Jolla with the purpose of distancing humans from seals. (Photo by Pat Sherman)

Judge Joel Pressman denied requests by beach access proponents to shorten the rope, and to end a nighttime beach closure ordered by the mayor.

La Jolla Community Foundation ramps up ‘Murals of La Jolla’ with three new installations

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The additions include works by internationally renowned artists Julian Opie, Fred Tomaselli and Gajin Fujita.

State Assembly Bill would give Coastal Commission ‘teeth,’ power to levy fines in La Jolla and elsewhere

State Assemblymember Toni Atkins (D-78)

The Coastal Commission has more than 1,800 open enforcement cases — and new violations are reported faster than its staff can resolve existing cases.

La Jolla’s new state Assembly rep Toni Atkins ready to tackle coastal issues

State Assemblymember Toni Atkins (D-78) poses during a visit to WindanSea beach in La Jolla. Atkins represents San Diego County’s coastal communities, from Imperial Beach north to Del Mar. Courtesy Photo

In December 2012, Democrat Toni Atkins became representative for California’s 78th Assembly District, which includes La Jolla.

Architect who worked on Hotel La Jolla dies following attack

Graham Downes

Friends and colleagues say Graham Downes will be remembered most for his vision, design talent, generosity and humanity.

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    Taking grueling Advanced Placement exams is never a walk in the park. But when a convergence of disasters hits, even the most well-prepared student can be reduced to tears. Proctors as well. That is exactly what happened this year during the AP Spanish language exam held May 7 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. […]
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  • Del Mar Art Center marks opening of ‘Season II’ May 22, 2013
    The Del Mar Art Center celebrated the opening of “Season II” on May 19 at its gallery at the Del Mar Plaza. […]