A groundswell of activism is already forming ahead of a June California Coastal Commission (CCC) meeting that could determine the fate of access to La Jolla’s Children’s Pool for the next decade. Notices have been posted at Children’s Pool indicating the CCC would hear a proposed amendment to the...
When you’ve lived in The Jewel long enough, you come to know things that tourists and snowbirds miss. (For instance, “La Jolla” probably isn’t Spanish for “the jewel,” but was translated from the Spanish from Kumeyaay Native-American for “land of holes.”) Below are 11 of our other favorite examples....
KITCHEN SHRINK: Let's continue last week's dialogue on promoting a long, happy, healthy and active life by maintaining an optimum diet, which includes throwing toxins and other dangers under the bus (hybrid, of course). Our Warriors Fortunately, we have an arsenal of powerful, self-protective culinary...
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: The dental trio of Dr. Joseph D'Angelo, Dr. Ashley Olson and Dr. Ryan Hoffman comprise one of the largest dental practices in La Jolla — in both number of dentists and office space. Recently, they expanded their hours to make their comprehensive dentistry services more convenient...
BLONDES ON BEERS: Yep, you read that right, Hodad's — Ocean Beach 's iconic home for jaw-unhinging, bacon-laden burgers — has expanded into the craft beer market. Starting slowly with four styles, the first beers hit the taps in late 2018. And it all started with a former manager named Marlow Myrmo,...
IN GOOD TASTE: It's not often you find a Mexican restaurant with a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, but Hugo's Cocina at 1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. in Ocean Beach does just that. The restaurant has been operating under new ownership for the past two years, maintaining the cozy ambiance and...
Preuss principal prized The Rotary Club of La Jolla presented its 2019 vocational services award to Scott Barton, principal of the Preuss School. The award recognizes non-Rotarians who have made a positive impact in the community. “Scott’s leadership provides these students with an opportunity...
You've heard of puppy-love, and the month of February is the perfect time to express those warm, fluttery feelings to your partner. But parrot-love might be the new big thing for the Peninsula — and parrots are considerably more "fluttery" than puppies. Ocean Beach will embrace parrot-love this...
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Tucked away on the top floor of a suite of offices on Fay Avenue, you'll find a place where people go to face their fears, their shame, and their hopelessness to get help. The La Jolla Healing Center opened in 2006 and offers a holistic approach to treating addiction to drugs...
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Dental offices typically have a standard operating procedure and aesthetic including a simple waiting room, reception desk and examination rooms. When third-generation dentist Tracy Taddey set forth to redesign the office she shares with her father, John Taddey, the family business...
This year’s girls water polo cross-town rivalry victory went to The Bishop’s School Knights, after they defeated the La Jolla High School Vikings Feb. 1 at their home pool, 9-5. It was the second of two victories this season, after the Knights defeated the Vikings 11-5 on Jan. 3. The Knights are...
Sol Yoga — the hot yoga studio at 657 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 121 inside La Jolla Village Square — has closed with no warning or explanation, costing at least a dozen teachers their jobs and potentially hundreds of clients their prepaid subscriptions for class packages. Teachers were informed...
Discussions about anxiety in children and teens can be daunting. The very thought prompts a deep breath. Especially when you consider that 30 percent of children and teens present signs of anxiety, yet only about 25 percent of them get the help they need to cope with it. But there is some good...
'The main concern is there is not a lot of functionality because there has been so much erosion, so the track and the baseball field are not usable. So the main issue is that the field is not flat, its divot-ed and has all kinds of weeds and crabgrass growing in it,' said Jennifer Holley.
The La Jolla Shores Association (LJSA) may have finally settled the ongoing debate about a charter revision that has been going back-and-forth since last summer. At the LJSA meeting Feb. 13, the board approved the separation of the current La Jolla Shores Permit Review Committee (PRC) charter into...
Lifeguards conduct two rescues At the Feb. 13 La Jolla Shores Association meeting, San Diego Lifeguard Lt. Rich Stropky reported two storm-related rescues in recent weeks. The first, around 8:30 a.m. Jan. 21 in front of The Marine Room restaurant, saw two boogie boarders wanting to ride the King...