Recent Articles
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La Jollan replaced as Historical Resources Board chair; Mayor’s surprise letter appoints new chair, members
When the March 23 San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB) meeting began with David McCullough sitting in as chair instead of La Jolla resident Courtney Coyle, all parties were surprised, especially since Item No. 5 of a revised meeting agenda was “HRB vote of confidence and support for chair...
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1 seal rescue, 4 deaths to date in La Jolla during 2017 pupping season
A harbor seal mother and her pup were being harassed by beach-goers March 22 at South Casa Beach. That scene repeats daily at the La Jolla enclave, only a few feet away from Children’s Pool, where the seals (by City law) have the shore to themselves during pupping season (Dec. 15 to May 15). Seal...
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4.45-acre La Jolla Shores site to be subdivided into eight lots
A project to demolish an existing home and subdivide its 4.45-acre site in the heart of The Shores brought unprecedented attendance to the March 28 meeting of La Jolla Shores Permit Review Committee (PRC). “There’s a lot of attention on this property,” project architect Paul Benton began. “A lot...
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La Jolla Historical Society turns exhibit into a book
The 10 La Jolla subdivisions developed in the 1920s — Barber Tract, Prospect Park, El Pueblo Ribera, Lower Hermosa, La Jolla Shores, Country Club Estates, Upper Hermosa, Ludington Heights, The Muirlands and La Jolla Hills — were showcased in summer 2016 at the La Jolla Historical Society (LJHS)...
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Concours d’Elegance: 13th classic car show rolls into La Jolla April 7-9
The 1934 Packard Twelve Runabout Speedster — featured car of the 2017 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance — was finished in black with black leather accessories when it was delivered to Washington D.C. as one of only four such cars built. In 1985, General William Lyons purchased the vehicle and commissioned...
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People in Your La Jolla Neighborhood: Meet community activist and retired banker Lou Cumming
Editor’s Note: La Jolla Light’s “People in Your Neighborhood” series shines a spotlight on notable locals. Light staff is out on the town talking to familiar, friendly faces to bring you their stories. If you know someone you’d like us to profile, send the lead via e-mail to editor@lajollalight.com...
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The Scene at La Jolla's WindanSea: Surf Culture lesson taught at The Shack
Legendary WindanSea Beach surfer Jack “Woody” Ekstrom said he bought his first 79-pound 11-foot balsa redwood board in 1944. “That was the first surfboard I owned, and I paid $7.50. It was a good deal,” he explained during a guest lecture for University of San Diego (USD) students at the local...
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Short-term rentals issue remains unresolved; San Diego City Council committee votes on home-sharing regulations for La Jolla and the City
Members of San Diego City Council Smart Growth & Land Use (SGLU) committee couldn’t reach a consensus on City staff-proposed regulations to address the short-term vacation rental issue that has divided San Diego coastal communities since home-sharing platforms became a factor in the rental market....