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One of Boston Moreland’s earliest efforts in philanthropy was in first grade, when “one of my classmates was suffering from leukemia,” he said.
‘Women in Computer Science’ film seeks to tell young girls that ‘they have a place.’
A La Jolla couple are spearheading a campaign to raise money for the local chapter of the March of Dimes after their daughter’s premature birth illustrated the importance of pre- and post-natal care.
With many people dealing with fear and anxiety amid the coronavirus pandemic, Elena Mosaner said several of her clients have been inquiring about “reinventing themselves.”
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Alex Tsai, a 2017 graduate of The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, is spreading the word about FarmLink, a project born of COVID-19 and the food and job insecurity it has created.
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On the cusp of his 100th birthday, Jim Jackson — former dean of students at what is now Point Loma Nazarene University and current chaplain of the White Sands senior living community in La Jolla — can reflect on a long life of service and adventure.
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Torrey Pines Elementary School physical-education coach Sergio Cabrera had one intense day May 31.
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Editor’s Note: La Jolla Light’s People in Your Neighborhood series shines a spotlight on notable locals we wish we knew more about.
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La Jolla Centenarians: This occasional La Jolla Light series features interviews with local centenarians.
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Editor’s note: La Jolla Light’s “People in Your Neighborhood” series shines a spotlight on notable locals we wish we knew more about.
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The San Diego City Council’s Land Use and Housing Committee took the first step toward lifting certain restrictions on how UC San Diego uses its land, voting to move the item to the full council.
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‘Plenty of fish’ in the sea? Local anglers want to throw back proposed fish farm off San Diego coast
‘Plenty of fish’ in the sea? Local anglers want to throw back proposed fish farm off San Diego coast
A local research institute has proposed a new fish farm in the ocean off Bird Rock and Mission Bay, and some in the local fishing industry are unhappy about the prospect.
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Former UCSD Associate Vice Chancellor Jean Ford filed the lawsuit last year, contending that Chancellor Pradeep Khosla was abusive toward her and other female employees, interfered with her work and retaliated against her when she voiced her concerns
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After almost three years of trying, the La Jolla Recreation Center is now in the ranks of places in San Diego with a spot for what’s often considered the fastest-growing sport in the nation — pickleball.
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Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Southern California homes continue to sell near record highs.
La Jolla Centenarians: This occasional La Jolla Light series features interviews with local centenarians.
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La Jolla native Tanya Lichtenstein has authored her first book, “Cosmic Botany,” which teaches readers “how you can work with plants and crystal energy to create certain vibes in your life.”
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Editor’s note: La Jolla Light’s People in Your Neighborhood series shines a spotlight on notable locals we wish we knew more about.
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La Jolla Country Day School, looking for a new boys basketball coach, got more than 80 applicants from across the country.
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Professional opera singer Alina Mullen has performed all over the world.
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The work, which debuted in 2019 at Long Beach Opera, features Donald Trump (or rather an opera singer portraying Trump, circa 1989).
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When La Jolla High School sophomore Max Stone realized the coronavirus pandemic was putting senior citizens at a higher health risk, he wanted to do something to help them.
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La Jolla native Kathryn Muñoz has had her hands in a lot of service organizations: the women’s philanthropy group Las Patronas, and the mother-daughter philanthropy group National Charity League, to name a few. She is continuing her community service in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting La Jolla restaurants and frontline workers through a program called Feed the Fight SD, through which she raises funds to purchase meals from local eateries and deliver them to local medical facilities.
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La Jolla gains another centenarian in Leo White.
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La Jolla Community Center (LJCC) executive director Nancy Walters knows the value of good programming and has worked for nearly a decade to ensure La Jolla’s senior citizens stay involved and connected through fun and challenging activities.
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Leah Rosenthal has been named artistic director of La Jolla Music Society, where she is a proven veteran with more than a decade of achievements to her credit. She is the first person to be named as the organization’s artistic director who isn’t concurrently serving as its president or CEO.
