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Saxophonist Jess Gillam will perform as part of the La Jolla Music Society's 2022/2023 season.

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La Jolla Music Society opens 54th concert season Oct. 8

The 2022-23 schedule stretches to June 4, mostly at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center.

San Diego lifeguard Chief James Gartland, 11-year-old Cortez Jernigan and Kiefer Black

‘Heroic effort’: La Jolla High water polo player rescues child at Windansea

The pedestrian-activated crosswalk near 2500 Torrey Pines Road.

San Diego faces possible lawsuit over death of pedestrian hit by car on Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla

Alexandra Corsi, Andy Field, Ann Lipschitz, Joe LaCava, Bob Evans and Brian Malk hold samples of the soil paving that will be used for the maintenance project.

Scripps Park picnic grove work beginning in La Jolla

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Bocce, bench and skateboarding are among La Jolla recreation group topics
Photo gallery: National Charity League chapter shines on at La Jolla event
Water bacteria advisories are lifted at La Jolla Shores, Windansea and Tourmaline Surfing Park
Shifting tide: The Marine Room in La Jolla to reopen Oct. 5 with new lounge and dining concept
La Jollan Natasha Wong joins revived San Diego Commission on the Status of Women
Photo gallery: Social Service League makes September fundraiser one to remember
Man whose body was found in water off Torrey Pines State Beach may have gone swimming from unguarded beach
Bottle containing ‘possible explosive substance’ is found inside UCSD lab and detonated by bomb squad
Water bacteria advisory lifted at Avenida de la Playa, but three new ones are issued in and around La Jolla
‘Citizen Justice’: La Jolla judge publishes book detailing ‘imperfect hero’ William O. Douglas
Water bacteria advisory issued for beach at Avenida de la Playa in La Jolla
‘Swank’: Artist plugs in new automotive gallery exhibit in La Jolla

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Community Calendar: La Jolla meetings and more, Sept. 29-Oct.6
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Photo gallery: Inaugural benefit fashion show SparkleS in La Jolla

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La Jolla Light reporter Ashley Mackin-Solomon snorkeling in La Jolla Shores - with one fin - in search of a leopard shark.

Snorkel fever: A firsthand look at a venture under the sea at La Jolla Shores

12-year-old author Liv Blu Kyle with her book 'Via LaVie and the Friendship Code'

Local 12-year-old author’s debut novel covers cancer, friendships and being an ‘undercover genius’

Beyond the Shelf: La Jolla/Riford Library celebrates Filipino culture with History Month festivities

High School Football: Bishop’s loses wild one to University City; La Jolla gets roughed up by Point Loma

Steve Baum, Brenda Baker, Maureen Shiftan and Noni and Drew Senyei

Photo gallery: Patron Party gives La Jolla Music Society’s 2022 SummerFest a celebratory send-off

Visitors enjoy last year's La Jolla Art & Wine Festival.

Family Art Center to return at this year’s La Jolla Art & Wine Festival

Kristina Wong, in her play "Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord."

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Community Calendar: La Jolla meetings and more, Sept. 22-29

Works of ceramic art by Amelia Eastman that is on view at the La Jolla library.

Transforming loss: Ceramics display at La Jolla Library gets to the heart of grief

652 swimmers swam at least part of the La Jolla Cove 10 Mile Relay Sept. 26.

Relay record: Number of swimmers for 20th La Jolla Cove 10-Mile Relay is set for all-time high

"Making Good" host Kirby Heyborne sings a song to participants in a Life Rolls On adaptive surf clinic.

Show filmed in La Jolla Shores documents ‘the best of humanity’

Gyotaku fish prints by Rocky Frost are on view at BFree Studios through Sept. 25.

Going for gyotaku: La Jollan showcases ‘fish printing’ in Village art exhibit

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La Jolla artist and former gallery owner Mary McLaren (also known as Mary Little).

Former La Jolla gallery owner’s first exhibit of her own work will carry on following her death at 91

La Jolla, CA - September 15: Claire Starkweather Forrest poses for a photo in front of her latest exhibition, "Where Have All the Children Gone?," at the St. James Gallery-by-the-Sea on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 in La Jolla, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

‘What happens to a city when families can no longer afford to live there?’ La Jolla artist looks for answers

"Alexis Smith: The American Way" at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego opens Thursday, Sept. 15.

‘Alexis Smith: The American Way’: Museum of Contemporary Art exhibit in La Jolla showcases ‘transformation’

BalDor Puppets, “Multifunctional Puppet Theatre” (wood, paper, watercolor)

Tabletop theater: La Jolla Historical Society to present ‘Smallest Show on Earth’

Faiya Fredman is the focus of a new book, "Faiya Fredman," and a new exhibit at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla, “Continuum: The Art of Faiya Fredman.”

New book and La Jolla exhibition take a fresh look at late local artist Faiya Fredman

Katelyn Wang of The Bishop's School painted a vestibule at the school as part of her advocacy for social justice through art.

Art of activism: Bishop’s student hopes to share her advocacy of social justice throughout La Jolla

A photo of a woman named PJ by Jordan Verdin will be on view as part of an exhibition at the La Jolla/Riford Library.

La Jolla Library exhibit puts faces on ‘invisible’ homeless San Diegans

The resident artists and guest artists will be on hand during the San Diego Coastal Art Studios Tour.

Art studios, homes and gardens are back on tour in La Jolla and Pacific Beach

Masks from the Broadway San Diego production of "The Lion King" were on view at select galleries in La Jolla on Aug. 5.

Photo gallery: La Jolla contest brings ‘Lion King’ fans into circle of art

Former La Jolla Shores gallery owner, 91, gets a chance to show her own watercolors

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Ex-La Jolla High and Bishop’s players join forces at USA Water Polo tournament
Photo gallery: 40th Maccabi Games spotlight young Jewish athletes
Photo gallery: Sneaks Summer Classic basketball tournament brings competition and community to La Jolla

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Photo gallery: Museum of Contemporary Art gala celebrates expansion and new exhibit in La Jolla
La Jolla Cove Swim returns, bringing a ‘humbling’ and ‘hyped up’ experience
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Photo gallery: Seniors get jazzed about performance at La Jolla Community Center

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Le Salon de Musiques looks to make classical music ‘more accessible’ to new audiences
Family success helps GDC Construction build community in La Jolla
‘A dental home’: La Jolla’s Hagan Ortho + Kids Dental works to transform smiles

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