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The #1 Place To Visit In Each State Of The U.S. – Part 1
TR Robertson – In an article in a 2022 “Travel & Leisure” magazine, by Travel writer and hotel expert Anne Olivia Bauso, “The Most Beautiful Place in Each U.S. State”, Bauso listed one amazing spot in each of the States that she feels is definitely worth visiting and exploring. The list of states follows, with […]
Read More →City Of Vista Upcoming Meetings & News
Upcoming Meetings March 21: Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. March 22: Senior Citizens Affairs Commission Meeting at 1 pm. March 27: CVBID Special Meeting at 9 am. March 28: City Council Meeting at 5:30 pm. All meetings are open to the public, and your participation is welcome. Clean California Community Days Vista Clean-up Event The Office of Senator […]
Read More →Notice Of Intent To Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration
FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT In accordance with Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Vista (City) has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the following project: P21-0339 – 1430 Decision Street Redevelopment Project The applicant for the proposed project seeks approval of a Site Development […]
Read More →City Of Vista Planning Commission Meeting Public Hearing
Public Hearing Notices City of Vista Planning Commission for April 4, 2023, at 6:00 pm NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Chartered City of Vista, California, will hold a public hearing in the Vista Civic Center Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, on April 4, 2023, at 6:00 PM, to receive […]
Read More →Soroptimists Present Live Your Dream Awards to Six Local Women
March 22, 2023, Vista, CA – Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland (SI Vista NCI) announces with immense pride this year’s winners of the Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards. The club distributed awards totaling $18,100 to six women during an Awards Brunch held March 18 at Palomar Estates East clubhouse in San […]
Read More →Vista Boys & Girls Club Kids Night Out
Make a positive impact on a child’s life in one night! The Boys & Girls Club of Vista provides caring mentors, inclusive and safe places and life-enhancing programs that boost youth self-esteem, build confidence and contribute to overall positive and healthy wellbeing. Be that special mentor on Thursday May 11th. Kids Night Out pairs an adult […]
Read More →Lifeline Community Services To Host 2023 Volunteer Awards
Celebrating key community leaders and volunteers who make a positive difference in the lives of youth, adults, and families in need across San Diego County. Vista, CA- – Founded in 1973, Lifeline is celebrating 50 years of service this year and we are pleased to be hosting, once again, our annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony on […]
Read More →Homicide Investigation : UPDATE – Vista
Suspect Arrested 25-year-old Brian Zarate has been identified and arrested in connection with the homicide that occurred in the City of Vista January 5th, 2023. At this stage of the investigation, it appears Zarate knew the victim but the extent of their relationship is unknown. The motivation and circumstances are still under investigation. Zarate was […]
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Carlsbad City Manager
News from the City of Carlsbad | March 23, 2023 Two issues important to our community are front and center this week: keeping our community safe and making housing more affordable. I’ll share the latest on both along with these updates in today’s issue: Collisions are down AND more work to do By law, cities that […]
Read More →Palomar Governing Board Appoints Escondido Resident Area 2 Provisional Trustee
Cassandra Schaeg, an entrepreneur, and business owner will join the Palomar College Governing Board following Christian Garcia’s resignation. San Marcos, CA – The Palomar Community College District (PCCD) Governing Board voted 3-1 during a special meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 to appoint Escondido resident Cassandra Schaeg as a Provisional Trustee, following the resignation of […]
Read More →Carlsbad City Library
Carlsbad Reads Together Carlsbad Reads Together is an annual event that connects the entire Carlsbad community through reading. Special programming and events for Carlsbad Reads Together are scheduled throughout the month of April, but you can start reading today! Carlsbad Reads Together is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Carlsbad Library. My Path to Carlsbad story […]
Read More →Guns for Gift Cards – San Marcos
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, City of San Marcos, Oceanside Police Department, Palomar College Police Department, Escondido Police Department, Carlsbad Police Department, California State University Police Department and Project ChildSafe to get unwanted guns off our streets. Join us for a Guns For Gift […]
Read More →Celebrate Earth Day With Earth Day Fun Zone At Oceanside’s Sunset Market
Oceanside, CA – Earth Month festivities are back in Oceanside and better than ever! The City of Oceanside is proud to host another round of events in honor of Earth Month. Come out and join the Green Oceanside team for various Earth Month activities centered around sustainability and becoming better environmental stewards. At the Oceanside […]
Read More →Art & Sound At California Center For Arts
Huai Li Artist Walk and Talk SAT | MAR 25 Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey with the one and only Huai Li, as she takes you on a captivating walk-through of her mid-career retrospective, Constraint and Transcendance. This sensational event will take place on Saturday, March 25th at 2 PM at the Museum, […]
Read More →Boys & Girls Of North County Auction And Gala
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt We are proud to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of North County! The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of North County is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who […]
Read More →San Marcos Parks & Recreation Summer Camp
San Marcos, CA -Get a jump start planning your summer with our Summer Camp Preview! Recreation Scholarships Available! The Friends of San Marcos Parks & Recreation have donated $10,000 this for recreation scholarships! These scholarships are available through the City of San Marcos Parks & Recreation and are contingent upon meeting certain financial eligibility requirements. […]
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Assemblymember Waldron -Down Syndrome Awareness
Assemblymember Marie Waldron — There are over 400,000 people living with Down syndrome in the United States. About 5,100 babies are born with Down syndrome each year, about one in every 772 births, making it the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition. In 1866, an English doctor named John Langdon Down published a scholarly work describing […]
Read More →California Senate Democrats Reject Measure to Lower Gas Prices, Advance Hidden Gas Tax
Sacramento, CA -Thursday, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) made a motion to have his bill to lower the cost of gas by $1 per gallon, Senate BillX1-1, be considered on the Senate Floor. California Senate Democrats rejected the measure using a parliamentary trick as they refused to even have a debate or vote on it. […]
Read More →Leader Jones Welcomes Bipartisan Support For His Measure To Compassionately Clear Encampments
Sacramento, CA — Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) welcomes Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) as a coauthor of his Senate Bill 31 (Jones), a measure that aims to compassionately clear encampments near sensitive areas. “Kids shouldn’t be exposed to the open drug use and the dangerous situations we are seeing in homeless encampments near schools […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – California Agriculture
Assemblymember Marie Waldron – California is the country’s leading agricultural state, followed by Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and Kansas. This year, March 21st was declared AG Day in the State Capitol to help recognize the vital contributions of agriculture to the state’s economy. According to the Department of Agriculture, California has 69,000 farms. Those farms lead the […]
Read More →Leader Jones Praises Governor’s Commitment To Salton Sea
Sacramento, CA -Citing the economic boon and the environmental clean-up of the Salton Sea, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) praised Governor Gavin Newsom’s commitment to the region’s lithium production. Leader Jones released the following statement: “It is refreshing to see that the governor recognizes the need for California to use our own resources to […]
Read More →Newsom Slaps Another Band-Aid On The Homeless Crisis
Leader Jones is skeptical that the new round of homeless spending will achieve the goal Sacramento, CA –Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s plan to spend another $1 billion in hopes of reducing the homeless population by 15 percent by 2025: “This is just another […]
Read More →Gavin’s Gas Tax Moves Forward Amid Economic Crisis
Sacramento, CA –Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) issued the following response after Governor Newsom announced a new proposal that will inevitably increase gas prices for consumers, thus it is being dubbed “Gavin’s Gas Tax:” “As the saying goes, ‘If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – The Little Engine That Couldn’t
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -California’s high-speed rail project keeps chugging along, despite cost overruns, construction delays, and forgotten promises. In 2008, voters passed Prop.1A, a $9.5 billion bond measure to help finance high-speed rail. Promises included keeping costs under $40 billion, the state’s maximum investment would be 30%, funding from federal, private and local sources would […]
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Hope: I can’t always eat dinner at an early time. Why do they say you will gain weight if you eat dinner late? Megan: The truth is that the time doesn’t matter, rather, it is what you eat. The problem with eating late can be that you waited too long to eat and now you […]
Read More →My Sweet Malindi – Thomas Calabrese
Uninvited Guest List Thomas Calabrese -Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Sabaki River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. Located in Malindi is the legendary Lawford Hotel, an oasis that is nestled among lush vegetation, white sandy beaches and dreamlike landscape. This tourist resort town is brimming […]
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Paul: I want to get better at surfing so what exercises would you recommend for me to do? Megan: Surfing requires total body strength because getting up on the board requires the stability to do so. You are on an unstable surface which creates what is called “proprioception” for you to be able to stay […]
Read More →Part Czech and All Cash – Thomas Calabrese
Lethal Beauty Thomas Calabrese – Tanya Cash was destined to have an unusual life. Her father, Sean was half English and half Italian and served in the United Kingdom Special Forces before becoming an agent with the covert agency MI6. Her mother, Ariel was of Israeli and Czechoslovakian descent and served as an officer in […]
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Katy: My arthritis, especially my knees, ache at night. They also ache during the day from time to time. What would help better, ice or heat, to subside the ache? Megan: When it comes to arthritis, heat is the answer. Heat will ease stiffness, relax muscles, and will lubricate joints. This is because heat increases […]
Read More →Another Stone in the Wall -Thomas Calabrese
School of Hard Knocks Thomas Calabrese -Trish Grant was offered the position of Vice Principal at Zachary Olson High School in Anaheim, California by her close friend, Bruce Hudkins. They had taught together at El Camino High School in Oceanside before he accepted the Principal’s job at this new school. Soon afterward, Trish retired after […]
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Kim: My friend swears but doing calisthenics for her workouts as being the best way to stay in shape. Why are calisthenics considered a good way to workout? Megan: Calisthenics are a great way to burn calories and is a type of resistance training that only uses your body. Examples would be pullups, pushups, squats, and lunges. […]
Read More →Spin and Die – Thomas Calabrese
Fluff and Fight Thomas Calabrese– First Sergeant Blake Logan had been in the Marine Corps for 18 years and during that time he had six combat deployments. One of his assignments when he was stateside was as a senior instructor in the Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) combat system that combined existing and new hand-to-hand combat […]
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Padres Announce Class Of 2023 Hall Of Fame Inductees
-2007 NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy and former team owner John Moores to be inducted on July 28- SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres announced the 2023 class of the Padres Hall of Fame today, including 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy and long-time team owner John Moores. The inductions will take place […]
Read More →Bernie Truax RBV Alum Earns Fourth Place Finish In NCAA Finals
Cal Poly Wrestling — TULSA, Okla. — For the third straight year, Bernie Truax is No. 4 in the nation. The Cal Poly redshirt junior split two matches, both 5-2 decisions, in the consolation semifinals and medal round at the 2023 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships on Saturday at BOK Center. Truax scored a […]
Read More →Cal Poly -Bernie Truax Earns 3rd All American Wrestling Title
TULSA, Okla. Cal Poly 197-pounder Bernie Truax can call himself an All-American for the third time. Truax Is a red shirt Junior from Rancho Buena Vista High School alum. The Mustang redshirt junior earned a 4-2 decision over Michael Beard of Lehigh in the fourth round of wrestlebacks on Friday night at the BOK Center […]
Read More →Truax In Quarterfinals, Demas Still Alive at NVAA Championships
David Willauer- Cal Poly Wrestling –TULSA, Okla. — Bernie Truax reached the quarterfinal round of the 2023 NC Division National Wrestling Championships on Thursday at the BOK Center. Truax, a two-time NCAA All-American with fourth-place finishes in both 2021 and 2022 and seeded No. 2 at 197 pounds, scored an 8-0 major decision against Austin […]
Read More →Quartet of Cal Poly Wrestlers to Compete in NCAA Championships
San Luis Obispo, CA. — Cal Poly’s quartet of national qualifiers for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships includes a two-time All-American, a two-time national qualifier and a pair of wrestlers making their first trip to the nationals. Bernie Truax, a redshirt junior with one year of eligibility remaining, has earned a pair of fourth-place […]
Read More →North County SD Baseball and Softball News
David Willauer – Baseball — Pacific Ridge 10 Coastal Academy 2 PR: Sam Swicki tripled ,1 RBI and scored 2 runs. Wyatt Ogle triple, and singled. Owen Reid doubled, 1 RBI and scored a run for PR. Madden LeFleur doubled, singled, an RBI and scored 2 runs. St. Augustine 10 San Marcos 1 SA: Grayson […]
Read More →North County High School Baseball & Softball
David Willauer – Baseball 3-4-23 —Oceanside 3 El Capitan 1 Oside Wil Hostetter 1 single 2 runs scored Harrison Ritter 1 run scored 1 rbi 2 runs scored. Carlsbad 6 Sage Creek 0 CB: Charles Martin 2 hits 2 runs scored. Classical Academy 9 Mission Bay 6 CA: Aiden Sutter 2 runs scored 1 triple Mission […]
Read More →North County College Baseball
David Willauer – Alabama 10 Illinois Chicago 0 Claremont alum James Jarvis 1 double 1 run scored for Alabama. UCLA 3 Sacramento State 2 Point Loma alum Duce Gorson 2 singles 1 home run 1 run scored and 2 rbi’s for UCLA USC 13 Tulane 8 Bryce Grudzielanek Torrey Pines alum 1 walk 1 run scored […]
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New Village Arts – Spring Semester Class
For ages 13 and up! Available for beginners, intermediate and advance levels. Some showcases will be featured at the White Family Next Stage! PUPPET DESIGN! WITH MICHELLE W., CASSANDRA W. THU, MAR 23, 2023 – APR 27, 2023 FROM 10:00AM – 1:00PM This exciting art-based class is geared for young adults with neurodiversity. In this class […]
Read More →Vista Broadway Theatre “The Last Romance”
April 21st through May 7th – 2023 ROMANTIC COMEDY ‘The Last Romance’ shows audiences that few things in life can make the human heart beat young again like the feeling of falling in love. That is what happens to 80-year-old Ralph and the slightly-younger Carol, who happen upon each other in the local dog park, setting […]
Read More →Welk Theatre Presents “Bodyguard The Musical”
Escondido, CA -Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge, what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A breathtakingly romantic thriller and West End smash hit., THE BODYGUARD features a host of irresistible Whitney Houston classics […]
Read More →Only One Weekend Of Shenanigans Left! “Lucky Stiff” Closing March 19th
Take a sneak peak at the tomfoolery of “Lucky Stiff” and see what audiences and critics are saying… Final Performances Friday, March 17 at 8 pm Saturday, March 18 at 2 pm & 8 pm Sunday, March 19 at 8 pm BUY TICKETS More Upcoming Events Oceanside Theatre Company | 760.433.8900 | info@oceansidetheatre.org | oceansidetheatre.org
Read More →Anton Chekhov Classic Play “The Cherry Orchard” on Stage at Solana Beach North Coast Repertory Theatre
TR Robertson -Russian playwright Anton Chekhov thought he had written a comedy in 1903. “The Cherry Orchard” opened at the Moscow Theatre in 1904, under the direction of Konstantin Stanislavski who saw the play as more of a tragedy. Since then, directors around the world, when bringing this play to their theatres, find themselves walking a […]
Read More →Zany, Off-beat Musical Farce “Lucky Stiff” Opens At Brooks Theatre Oceanside
TR Robertson – If you are looking for something to take your mind off rising gas and food prices and political rhetoric then you need to see Oceanside Theatre Company’s latest production at Brooks Theater, “Lucky Stiff”. This over-the-top farcical musical murder mystery with a twisted plot will bring enough chuckles and giggles to your […]
Read More →Limited Engagement – The Cherry Orchard
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT**This is MUST SEE Theatre at its Finest** The Cherry Orchard By Anton Chekhov, in a version by Jean-Claude van Itallie Directed by David Ellenstein -This production is made possible in part by the generous support of Darlene Marcos Shiley. March 8 – April 2, 2023 -Anton Chekhov’s beloved masterwork is a rich tapestry of the human condition woven into […]
Read More →Oceanside Theatre Company Invites Audiences To “Take A Chance” In March
Get inspired by Lucky Stiff and try out these 6 upcoming opportunities Oceanside, CA – Lucky Stiff is a frolicking musical romcom full of hilarious hijinx in which Harry Witherspoon, an English shoe salesman, longs for adventure. When opportunity knocks in the form of an all expense paid trip to Monte Carlo with a dead guy – it might […]
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