Do You Ever Wonder?
TR Robertson — There are times when we day dream or are lying in bed trying to go to sleep our mind wanders and we begin to think of some of the craziest things. Some thoughts are utterly ridiculous, some are very complex, some very mysterious and some with no answers whatsoever. Here are a […]
Read More →The History of Board Games
TR Robertson –For the last two months, as we have been sheltered in place, the popularity of board games has increased as people began to dig into their closets and break out games that had been put away for a rainy day. Everyone who likes board games usually has a particular favorite one and many […]
Read More →City of Vista News
City Relaxes Park Restrictions The City has reopened the tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball courts in city parks, and the disc golf course in Brengle Terrace Park. Public health-related measures remain in effect. Business Support Discussion, June 2 Workshop During their regularly scheduled workshop at 2 pm on June 2 (by teleconference), the City Council […]
Read More →VUSD Graduations June 13th
Traffic Control in Place for VUSD Graduations – June 1-3 Traffic control will be in place for several VUSD graduation and promotion events on June 1-3. Motorists are encouraged to take alternative routes, to avoid the traffic congestion. Following is a list of schools and start times. Please contact VUSD for more information regarding the events. Vista High School: […]
Read More →Vista Elks Lodge Re-opening June 4th!
Vista, CA –Hi Friends,It’s been a long time coming… we’re reopening the Lodge! June will be “Reopening Month” as we work diligently to reopen in a responsible manner. Our expectation is by the end of the month, all our programs should be back up and running. We also have some new programs coming your […]
Read More →Moonlight Youth Theatre Broadway Musical Trivia Fundraiser
Vista, CA — The Moonlight Youth Theatre Broadway Musical Trivia Fundraiser will be held on June 10th Via Zoom at 7 pm. details below.
Read More →American Legion Post 365 & VFW Post 7041 Announce Hours of Operation
Hours of Operation for the Post Vista, CA –We are finally back on track – sort of – for Dine-In meals. The hours are different and for the time being we will be closed on Monday’s and Wednesday’s. But, we have the same great staff and the same great food – with a few new […]
Read More →Carlsbad City Manager
Carlsbad, CA–I’d like to start today’s update by addressing the protests over the past several days across the nation and here in San Diego (including Carlsbad). I want to assure you that the City of Carlsbad Police Department is committed to protecting our community’s safety while facilitating a safe environment for demonstrators to peacefully exercise their […]
Read More →New Freeway Signs & Student Photography Banners Point to Cultural District
Oceanside, CA — The Oceanside CA Cultural District (OCCD) has just unveiled four new freeway signs and three new street banners. The freeway signage has been installed by CalTrans at both the north and south Mission Avenue exits along the Interstate 5 Freeway. This signage was part of a grant process and installed to bring […]
Read More →Theatre Conversations
Welcome to the Conversation Jessica John Our next conversation is with actress/producer Jessica John who has been in many plays at North Coast Rep including A Shana Maidel, Unnecessary Farce, School For Lies and most recently Gabriel. JESSICA JOHN : Other select work includes Backyard Renaissance: Smokefall, Abundance, The Elephant Man, Parlour Song; Lambs Players Theatre: Noises Off, The Explorer’s Club; […]
Read More →Dig Deeper Into The Arts With Mobile Art Workshop
Oceanside, CA — Oceanside Public Library and The Hill Street Country Club (HSCC) are proud to present Mobile Art Workshop (MAW), an extension and expansion of HSCC’s Papercuts Zine Club, community art gallery and teaching artists program. MAW is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency and the City of Oceanside […]
Read More →North County Teacher wins James Madison Fellowship Award
San Marcos, CA –Nicole Miller**, selected to receive the 2020 James Madison Fellowship for the State of California. Mrs. Miller has been teaching U.S. Government and Politics for 15 years at Mission Hills High School in San Marcos (San Marcos Unified School District). Mrs. Miller is also currently one of five San Diego County Teachers […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – Committee of the Whole?
Assemblymember Marie Waldron –This week the California Assembly convened a historic meeting; one that has not happened in 25 years. Called the “Committee of the Whole,” it is when the entire Assembly comes together to serve as an 80-member budget committee to address thisdeficit budget cycle. Committee of the Whole meetings are rare and only occur during […]
Read More →Senate Republican Leader Grove Issues Statement on Violent Protests
Sacramento, CA — Today, Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) released the following statement in response to the violent protests across our country:” “Americans have the right to protest and peacefully assemble, but the behavior the nation saw last night is unacceptable. “Today our state and country woke up with a mixture of emotions. We feel sadness and grief for […]
Read More →Healthy Community Healthy You: Get To Stepping
Megan Johnson McCullough — The ever famous “10,000 steps per day” is what we hear and what we know. With this number in mind, that means sedentary people who are considered inactive take about 5,000 steps per day. Somewhat active people take between 7,500 to 9,999 steps per day. People who take over 10,000 steps […]
Read More →The Oceanside Charitable Foundation Awards $84,500
to Advance Quality of Life for Low-Income Families, Youth and Seniors May, 2020 – San Diego, CA – The Oceanside Charitable Foundation (OCF), an affiliate of The San Diego Foundation, marked its 12th year of giving by awarding $84,500 to seven nonprofits promoting the health and well-being of the Oceanside community. “The Oceanside Charitable Foundation grants showcase […]
Read More →June Is Busting-out All Over With Days to Celebrate
TR Robertson — Another month approaches as we ever so slowly begin to return to some sense of normalcy. Check out the unusual, quirky and fun days you can use to bring a little joy to your life with some type of celebration. Pick a day or two or three and plan a simple party […]
Read More →A Trip Down Memory Lane for Those Over 50 – Part 6
Younger Folks Can Also Take a Look at the Past which is Now Vintage TR Robertson — The final look in this series at things past will cover 12 items either discontinued or still available online for purchase. Glass Circuit Fuses – These screw-in plug fuses, called Edison-base fuses, were the fuses of choice until […]
Read More →Many of You Who are Bored Are Turning to Board Games for Fun
TR Robertson — Society is beginning to open up, but many are still “hunkered down”, a little uneasy in completely returning to the way it was. As a result, watching T.V., watching movies, taking walks, playing video games, bicycling in the neighborhood, cleaning and re-cleaning the house, going through every cupboard and box in your […]
Read More →Vista Businesses Continue To Pivot And Help
Into the Next Phase of Reopening Amidst Pandemic Vista, CA –As San Diego county continues to flatten the curve and find its way back into society, Vista companies are still working to help the community deal with the new outlines for safety. “We have seen many Vista companies rise to the challenges when it comes […]
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