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The property that formerly housed the Jack in the Box fast-food restaurant at 564 Pearl St. has been purchased by The Bishop's School.

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Bishop’s School buys Jack in the Box property in La Jolla; plans for its use to be determined

In the short term, the school is looking to lease the Pearl Street site to a yet-to-be-decided tenant.

La Jolla Community Planning Association trustees discuss proposed community planning group reform measures during its Dec. 2 meeting online.

La Jolla community planners object to proposed reforms for planning groups

Clockwise from top left: Kit Pogliano, Natasha Martin, Elina Zuniga and Justin Meyer discuss 'A COVID World' during an online panel Dec. 2.

UC San Diego panel looks at past, present and possible future of ‘A COVID World’

The La Jolla Country Day School Madrigal Singers performed Christmas carols at the La Valencia tree lighting Dec. 2.

Photo gallery: La Valencia Hotel lights two Christmas trees in ‘an important time to celebrate community’

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Seniors celebrate Hanukkah at La Jolla’s Jewish Community Center
‘Poetry Goes to the Movies’: La Jolla podcaster proves that poems and popcorn do mix
San Diego County judge denies request to immediately halt San Diego Unified’s COVID vaccination mandate
‘There doesn’t have to be the surge we saw last year’: Scientists weigh in on 2nd holiday season with COVID
Sip, sip, hooray: Raise your glasses to La Jolla’s seasonal cocktails
Photo gallery: The Village alights as Chabad of La Jolla celebrates Hanukkah at La Valencia Hotel
Athlete of the Week: La Jolla High’s Charlotte Cantonis sets a school record at state golf championship
Scripps Oceanography unveils research simulator to study ocean/atmosphere exchanges
Business Roundup: Small Business Saturday helps launch holiday shopping season in La Jolla
La Jolla crime and public safety news: Coronavirus numbers, police blotter
‘Art and audience’: A first look at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s La Jolla makeover
Community Heroes: Chuck Rowe helps organizations that help children

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

Marla Black, executive director of the Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research.

Howell Foundation diversifies and expands for broader impact on women’s health research

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego presents “Seas ‘n’ Greetings” throughout December.

Fa-la-la-la-La-Jolla: Here’s a calendar of local holiday events

Kristin Lejarde helps Lana Abelowitz with do-it-yourself doughnut decorating as Lana's dad, Ryan, looks on.

Photo gallery: Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center puts on a happening Hanukkah party

La Jolla teen Crystal Li hopes to raise cultural awareness.

People in Your Neighborhood: La Jolla teen Crystal Li promotes global appreciation for other cultures

Executive Chef Mike Minor's Perfect Egg dish at The Marine Room in La Jolla.

With new chef, La Jolla’s 80-year-old Marine Room is spicing things up

La Jolla student Christopher Kim tied for first place in the Beginning Strings division of Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra.

La Jolla student Christopher Kim gets to first bass in youth orchestra solo competition

Tammy Spounias of Kiki's Alterations in La Jolla holds the banner the company donated for the 2021 La Jolla Christmas Parade.

‘A wonderful hometown event’: La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival returns to its usual format Dec. 5

The area known as Shell Beach south of Children's Pool in La Jolla was critical in early scientific exploration.

Seeing the seashore: Historical Society walking tour explores La Jolla’s ‘very important’ coastline

Pam Marks, Elisa Jaime, Rita Hannah and Kate Whitney

Photo gallery: La Jolla’s Grande Colonial hosts a bejeweled fundraising lunch

The La Jolla Community Center presents a seasonal tea tasting with Paru tea bar owners Amy Troung and Lani Gobaleza

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

What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? Locals count their blessings

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Alejandro Martin Moreno Alonso, who goes by the name OTTO, will be on hand to discuss his sculptures at the First Friday Art Walk, Dec. 3.

La Jolla’s First Friday Art Walk to bring in Mexican sculptor Dec. 3

Local artist Jeffrey Carr's exhibit of landscapes will be at the St. James Gallery by-the-Sea starting Wednesday, Nov. 17.

‘Homegrown’: Painter returns to his native scenery with new exhibit in La Jolla

The interior of the Artemis Fine Art Gallery, which showcases artists that support conservation efforts.

La Jolla Business Roundup: Galaxy Taco closes, new gallery and eating spots open

Tim Hawkinson's Bear (2005) for the Stuart Collection at UC San Diego

Exhibit at La Jolla’s Athenaeum marks 40 years of UCSD’s Stuart Collection

A photo of dolphins in the surf by Greg Volger will be on display in 'An Ocean Fantasy'

Underwater photographers to share their ‘Ocean Fantasy’ at La Jolla Library

Sylvia Aldebol shows art from her SA Art & Design studio during the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival.

Photo gallery: La Jolla Art & Wine Festival paints the town

La Jolla artist and arts advocate Elizabeth Tobias says art is a "powerful agent of change."

People in Your Neighborhood: Elizabeth Tobias works to promote diversity and inclusion via arts and advocacy

Murals of La Jolla art advisory committee chairwoman Patsy Marino and Murals of La Jolla Executive Director Lynda Forsha

‘Collective effervescence’: Artists and supporters gather to celebrate Murals of La Jolla

A variety of lollipops will be available at the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival

A sweet surprise: La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns and introduces ‘Sweet Street’

People in Your Neighborhood: La Jolla glass artist Lori Polak wins international prize

Sports

High school football roundup: Country Day advances in CIF playoffs; Bishop’s falls just short
High school football roundup: Bishop’s and Country Day start playoffs this week after victories
La Jolla Athlete of the Week: Back from break, Koji Lavinsky takes gold, bronze in World Karate Championships

Opinion

Our Readers Write: Underground cable system project
Guest commentary: There are ways to curb San Diego’s escalating crime
Guest commentary: How Enhance La Jolla, La Jolla Foundation and MAD come together for Village improvements

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Photo gallery: Car lovers get the party rolling at S.D. Automotive Museum
Photo gallery: La Jolla gets in the spirit of Halloween

Business Spotlight

‘New energy’: La Jolla Dental Boutique offers patients an upgraded office and technology
Dr. Faryal Siddiqui brings her dermatology talents to La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic
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