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Seniors prepare for their graduation processional at The Bishop's School.

Photo gallery: The Bishop’s School in La Jolla awards 131 diplomas to the class of 2023

The Bishop’s School in La Jolla held its 2023 commencement ceremony on its quad June 2, awarding diplomas to 131 seniors.

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Education

San Diego Unified cybersecurity breach affected more people and sensitive data than previously known

"Mukikmalim, Su'ulim, Chem-tema-ki'ay (Birds, Stars, Our Lands)" by Gail Werner has been installed at 7836 Herschel Ave.

News

La Jolla mural brings ‘Native perspective’ to new Herschel Avenue site

The La Jolla Community Planning Association is considering changes to how it operates, as discussed at the board's June 1 meeting.

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La Jolla planning group proposing changes including bylaws, board vacancies and a review checklist

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‘You find connections’: La Jolla Newcomers Club celebrates 25 years of activities and acclimation
‘A wide-open open-water swim’: Pier to Cove Swim returns to La Jolla on June 25
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La Jolla News Nuggets: La Jolla Parkway, Paul McCartney book, International Festival, more
San Diego County Fair returns with the theme ‘Get Out There’
La Jolla ceremony marks Memorial Day on Mount Soledad

Food & Drink

The windows of what will be the Whaling Bar within the La Valencia Hotel

La Valencia Hotel picks operating partner for Whaling Bar with plans for fall reopening

LJSA voted to approve an application to extend its outdoor dining program on Avenida de la Playa, shown here in September.

San Diego passes requirement for restaurants near coast to replace parking taken by outdoor dining

The dining room at Mermaids and Cowboys restaurant in La Jolla.

La Jolla’s Mermaids & Cowboys switches gears with new operating partner

Kasey Crancer, Jen Parsons and Mieko Robert greet visitors to the Piatti Ristorante & Bar table.

Food and philanthropy mix for ‘Mama’s Day’ in La Jolla

Avocado toast can be served any number of ways, including with an egg.

Mother’s Day breakfast treats tailor-made for moms of all tastes

La Jolla High School graduate Natasha Feldman's new cookbook is slated for publication Tuesday, April 18.

La Jolla High School grad’s new cookbook looks to make a dinner party ‘whatever you want it to be’

Camellia sinensis. All teas (except herbal) come from this plant.

Tea, the world’s most beloved drink, could start as a shrub in your own yard

Potatoes come in a wide variety of colors.

A step-by-step guide to take you from buds to spuds

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Education

SDUSD and teachers union reach tentative deal on three-year contract including 15% raises over two years

La Jolla High seniors Ashlyn Brunette, Sophie Hochberg and Samantha Ponticello recently achieved the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Three La Jolla High seniors strike Gold in addressing health concerns

Ernest Rady, founding donor of the Rady School and his wife, Evelyn at the Robert S. Sullivan Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation center’s dedication on May 8.

La Jolla philanthropists help UC San Diego launch new entrepreneurship and innovation center

The University City High School marching band performs during the VAPA Foundation's "Beyond Brilliance Bash" in La Jolla.

VAPA Foundation goes ‘Beyond Brilliance’ in La Jolla to benefit student arts

Clockwise from top right: panelists Karen Dobkins, Andrea Chiba and Nicholas Spitzer and moderator James Nie

UC San Diego experts take ‘A Deep Look Inside Our Minds’

La Jolla High School teacher and coach Tom Atwell (pink shirt) completed 100 miles around the school's track June 9 for cancer research.

La Jolla High teacher and coach takes on annual 100-mile run for cancer research

Real Estate

Little of 'La Casa de los Amigos' at 6110 Camino de la Costa is visible from the street, except for a decorative entryway.

‘We want everyone to be happy’: Plan for La Casa de los Amigos replacement gets revisions

A rendering shows plans for a home at 8025 Calle del Cielo.

La Jolla Shores permit reviewers back three home projects

Architect Paul Benton presents renderings for a backyard project proposed for 9860 La Jolla Farms Road.

Plan for pool and underground guest house gets La Jolla DPR Committee’s approval

San Diego, CA - April 10: Fog envelops La Jolla and University City along Interstate 5 on Monday, April 10, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

What’s in San Diego’s sweeping new housing package? Higher density, a controversial state law and a lot more

Applicant representative Mark House shows plans to renovate a house at 5960 Camino de la Costa.

La Jolla Development Permit Review Committee OKs Camino de la Costa home project a year after first review

A property located at 1428 Soledad Ave. is expected to be be listed for sale next month.

Mystery of origins of La Jolla’s ‘House of Dreams’ reopens with owner’s death

Home of the Week - 8585 Nottingham Place

A model and renderings presented to the La Jolla Development Permit Review committee show the concept for a house planned for 812 Havenhurst Pt.

Two large home projects get thumbs down from La Jolla planners

Health & Science

The new Ted and Jean Scripps Marine Conservation and Technology Facility on the Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus

UCSD opening new Marine Conservation and Technology Facility at Scripps Oceanography

Hooked on binge-watching? You’re probably more in control than you think, UCSD study says

Todd Witt (center) and wife Betsy accept the Stephen Kauffman ALS Superfan Award from Eugene Brandon.

ALS Association honors La Jollan with first national Superfan Award

San Diego Unified students’ medical data was compromised in fall cybersecurity breach, school district says

The Moving Health ambulances designed by La Jolla resident Emily Young

La Jolla native launches ambulance service in Ghana to help patients in remote villages

Big waves smack the seawall at the Children's Pool during recent stormy weather, causing damage to a safety railing.

How will La Jolla fare in the next El Niño? Infrastructure, sea lions and more may be impacted by storms

Personalities

"Retribution" is the fifth book by La Jollan Robert McCaw.

‘Retribution’: Detective Koa Kāne is back in La Jolla author Robert McCaw’s fifth Hawaiian mystery book

Jane Semelsberger is celebrating 20 years with La Jolla Meals on Wheels.

Program director Jane Semelsberger celebrates 20 years with La Jolla Meals on Wheels

La Jolla native Rossina Grieco will perform a solo piano concert at The Conrad in La Jolla June 9.

Native La Jollan Rossina Grieco to put on a show for her hometown in her first performance at The Conrad

Allison Scull, a La Jolla High grad, and Victor Martin will perform in La Jolla June 3.

La Jolla High School grad returning to perform for album release

La Jolla resident Nellee Holmes (center) attends the Cannes Film Festival.

La Jolla producer’s new film starring Johnny Depp opens Cannes Film Festival

Staff members of La Jolla dental office Weston Spencer DDS and Associates visit the Dominican Republic.

La Jolla dental practice’s charity campaign smiles on nonprofits

La Jolla native and former surf instructor Shelby Stanger is the author of 'Will to Wild.'

‘Will to Wild’: La Jolla native’s new book explores the power of adventure

La Jolla Light reporter Ashley Mackin-Solomon celebrates crossing the finish line of the La Jolla Shores 5K.

To her surprise, La Jolla Light reporter goes for a run in her first 5K at La Jolla Shores

Events

La Jolla Music Society presents illusionist Scott Silven at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 9 and 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, June 10

Best Bets: A quick guide to online and in-person entertainment and experiences

Community Calendar: La Jolla meetings and more, June 2-9

Warwick’s bookstore presents mentor and coach Eric Kaufmann at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, in La Jolla.

Best Bets: A quick guide to online and in-person entertainment and experiences

Community Calendar: La Jolla meetings and more, May 26-June 2

The Gand Band plays '60s hits at the La Jolla Historical Society's Secret Garden Party on May 19.

La Jolla Historical Society parties poolside to kick off sold-out Secret Garden Tour weekend

Peter and Sue Wagener, Leah Rosenthal, Inon Barnatan, Lehn and Richard Goetz and Todd Schultz

WinterFest Gala presents a springtime soiree to benefit La Jolla Music Society

The bottom of the Coggan Family Aquatic Complex pool becomes a dance floor during a party kicking off the pool's renovation.

Pool party with no water celebrates start of Coggan renovation

While some dogs strutted, others strolled on May 13 in La Jolla.

Second La Jolla Mutt Strut raises funds for furry friends

La Jolla Music Society presents “Nat Geo Live: Coral Kingdoms & Empires of Ice” with David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes

Best Bets: A quick guide to online and in-person entertainment and experiences

Community Calendar: La Jolla meetings and more, May 19-26

Photo Galleries

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Photos of the Week: La Jolla through our readers’ eyes
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