Swimming from The Marine Room down La Jolla Shores, I noticed recently that the stingrays are back, their petticoat frills kicking up sand as they scutter away from my looming shadow.

Researchers at UC San Diego have discovered an “on-off” switch in plant immune responses that could give guidance to botanists on how to improve plants’ disease resistance and increase food stability.

Dennis Burton explains what is known (and isn’t known) about immune responses to the coronavirus.

Modifications to a La Jolla house by master architect Russell Forester were at the center of debate for the San Diego Historical Resources Board, which narrowly decided that the property is historic under two criteria and voted to designate it as such during its July 23 meeting online.

As coronavirus-related restrictions continue to force businesses to get creative, a proposal from San Diego City Council member Chris Cate would allow certain businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations to operate in parks.

To address a perceived fire and flood danger in Pottery Canyon, the La Jolla Parks & Beaches advisory group is looking to join with other community groups to draft and circulate a letter to the city of San Diego seeking action.

Sunday, Aug. 2 • La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Girard Avenue at Genter Street. (858) 454-1699. lajollamarket.com Tuesday, Aug. 4 • Rotary Club of La Jolla meets, noon online.

For four neighbors living on Inverness Drive in La Jolla, quarantine did not hinder their ability to seek avenues of creativity.

Coast Walk Trail benches vandalized Two benches along La Jolla’s Coast Walk Trail were vandalized the evening of July 20, when the horizontal boards on which people sit were broken off.

This is an update about the “Part 150" study on commercial jet noise associated with departures from San Diego International Airport.

Many La Jolla businesses are taking to the great outdoors to adapt to new coronavirus-driven orders.

There is a way some schools can get permission to reopen classrooms despite a state school closure order, but the exact criteria for getting that permission have yet to be finalized in San Diego County.

As Tritons go Division I, Earl Edwards wants to use his platform to promote social change.

La Jolla Country Day School, looking for a new boys basketball coach, got more than 80 applicants from across the country.

After several rounds of questions, authorities issued clarification about the use of golf carts on San Diego County courses newly reopened after a coronavirus-driven shutdown.

Letters to the editor: Rec Center renovation plan is a wreck My friends and I who go frequently to the La Jolla Rec Center (to play with grandkids and for tennis) think the proposal for its rebuilding is a big boondoggle.

Letters to the Editor: Historic designation well-deserved In a recent opinion letter, Alice DeBolt took issue with the City of San Diego historic designation and La Jolla Historical Society award recognition of the Anna Vickers House at 1419 Virginia Way.

Letters to the editor: House’s restoration is not historical preservation I was disappointed to see that another award was given to the house at 1419 Virginia Way in La Jolla for its “historic restoration” (“La Jolla Historical Society creates Jewel Awards and names first winners for preservation and rehabilitation,” La Jolla Light, June 4).

Crowds of Black Lives Matter supporters gathered at La Jolla Cove and proceeded to march to Windansea in a mass demonstration June 12.

La Jolla’s spectacular scenery and village atmosphere provide a lot of opportunities for great photos.

We asked you to show us your masks now that we’re all supposed to wear them in public places because of the coronavirus.

La Jolla’s spectacular scenery and village atmosphere provide a lot of opportunities for great photos.

Shelter to Soldier honors its Red Star corporate sponsors at a recent reception. The nonprofit organization adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 combat veterans.

La Jolla Newcomers Club members continued its regular meetups and activities by visiting Balboa Park, touring the Park’s Natural History Museum, holding an educational history hike of Bird Rock, and gathering for a “Paint and Sip” happy hour.

Business Spotlight: Sage Acupuncture has been offering patients services to improve their physical and mental health for years, and owner Elaine Ataba is looking to increase the ways she can do so.

Business Spotlight: Golden Care provides concierge-quality care to senior citizens, post-surgical patients and those who need assistance due to a debilitating diagnosis.

Business Spotlight: Jackson Design and Remodeling (JDR), a San Diego-based team of award-winning architects and designers, is gearing up for summer and helping clients make their homes inviting and comfortable by designing luxurious backyards, improving curb appeal and building in-law suites.