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La Jolla Centenarians: Peter Fortescue says he led General Atomics’ team with adventurous spirit

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At 100 years of age, La Jolla’s Peter Fortescue is still aglow with the energy and enthusiasm that fueled his career as head of research and development at General Atomics.

News Briefs: La Jolla activist honored, pro-seal attorney penalized, sea lions released … and more

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La Jollan Christine Forester was honored May 4 during the San Diego County Democratic Party’s annual Roosevelt Dinner at the Hilton San Diego Resort in Mission Bay.

Artist amped by his inclusion in the Murals of La Jolla

Fred tomaselli’s mural ‘Learning to Fly for the Zeros,’ near the corner of Girard avenue and torrey Pines road, was installed april 22. Pat sherman

Fred Tomaselli said he had sworn off public art before being asked to participate in the Murals of La Jolla project.

La Jolla Community Foundation adds new board members

Julie Dubick

The La Jolla Community Foundation has announced the addition of new board members Julie Dubick and Lynn Gorguze.

C&H Photo: La Jolla’s ‘neighborhood camera store’ has moved to a new location

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C&H Photo owner Leon Chow likes to describe his Girard Avenue shop as a traditional neighborhood camera store like everyone remembers. “It’s a store where you’ll see not only cameras, but customers being educated on how to use them, along with all the different accessories,” Chow said. “We don’t want to just sell you a camera; we want to show you how to use it correctly, and every camera purchase comes with two free classes.”

Sur La Table, Inc signs lease for retail and cooking class store on Girard Avenue in La Jolla

Sur La Table, Inc., a cutting-edge culinary shop, has signed a 10-year, $2,079,974 lease for 6,720 square feet of retail space at 7643 Girard Ave. in La Jolla. In addition to culinary products, the La Jolla store will also offer the renowned Sur La Table Cooking Classes, one of the largest avocational cooking programs in the country.

Some community planners ready to cede fight over access to La Jolla Children’s Pool

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Joe LaCava said the group should urge the city to protect the rest of La Jolla’s beaches from colonization by seals.

The Bishop’s School tennis coach, Matt Copeland, gently guides his players in La Jolla

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Last week I had an opportunity to watch a tennis match at The Bishop’s School with coach Matt Copeland, as my guide. Before the match, he shared a little bit about himself and how high school tennis works.

Research Report: Wound-healing genes in flies could also aid La Jollans

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By Lynne Friedmann Biologists at UC San Diego have identified eight genes — never before suspected of having a role in healing — that spring into action when a wound occurs. The discovery was made in the laboratory fruit fly Drosophila, which serves as an experimental model because many of the genes that regulate a Drosophila’s [...]

SPOT Kids in La Jolla to host open house, free screenings

SPOT Kids, an occupational therapy and speech therapy clinic at 7632 Herschel Ave. is having an open house 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11, and will offer free hearing, speech and handwriting screenings for children conducted by speech language pathologists.

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  • Motorcyclist seriously injured in Carmel Valley accident May 21, 2013
    A 22-year-old male was riding his motorcycle at a high rate of speed southbound on Carmel Country Rd. in Carmel Valley on May 20 around 6:35 p.m., according to San Diego Police Officer David Stafford. He lost control of the motorcycle and struck the center divider. He slid about 100 yards and struck a tree. […]
  • Carmel Valley CCA swim and dive teams finish strong season May 21, 2013
    Building on coach Nico Kintz’s seven pillars of excellence — commitment, consistency, attitude, attendance, respect, team spirit, and time management — CCA Boys Swim & Dive tied with Torrey Pines High School for second place in the league, while CCA Girls Swim & Dive took fourth. […]
  • Del Mar Schools Education Foundation raises more than $1.3 million May 21, 2013
    “I’m absolutely floored, it’s amazing,” said Drew Isaacman, interim president of DMSEF. “To be able to exceed last year’s total and have the highest amount we’ve ever received, it’s a great feat.” […]