Thousands Attend 21st Annual Vista Viking Festival at Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum

By Editor  3 days ago

TR Robertson    An overcast Saturday and a little misty weather did not stop thousands of people from attending the 21st Annual Vista Viking Festival at their new location, the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum located on 2040 N. Santa Fe. Avenue behind Guajome Park Academy. The Vista Viking Festival location was in a large […]

City Of Vista News

By Editor  3 days ago

Imelda M. Huerta Promoted to Assistant City Manager City Manager John Conley announced this morning the promotion of Imelda M. Huerta to Assistant City Manager. Huerta has been an energizing presence at the City of Vista since 2000 when she began her career in public service. Most recently, she has served as Assistant to the […]

Imelda M. Huerta Promoted To Assistant City Manager At City of Vista

By Editor  3 days ago

Vista, CA – The City of Vista is pleased to announce the promotion of Imelda M. Huerta to Assistant City Manager effective Sept. 13, 2023. Following interviews and the unanimous recommendation from stakeholder groups comprising community members, City leadership, and staff who participated on interview panels, City Manager John Conley selected Huerta for the position. Since […]

Velocity News

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September 18, 2023 | Week 38 Vista Hiring Fair – REGISTRATION OPEN! Looking to hire or looking for a job? Join us at the Vista Hiring Fair on November 8! Limited space is available. Register now before spaces fill up! REGISTER NOW Ribbon Cutting for Junmai Sushi Bar & Grill Junmai is a contemporary Tokyo-inspired […]

5th Annual Texas Hold ’em Poker Tournament Fundraiser

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Get your Poker Face Ready! Join us for our 5th Annual Texas Hold’ Em Poker Tournament! New this year, Blackjack and Roulette tables! Great Prizes, Good Food and a Worthy Cause! Our goal is to raise $30,000 to support our Financial Assistance Program to ensure that those who need us the most can gain access to a […]

Anti-Human Trafficking Collaborative to Meet October 12

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September 17,2023, Vista, CA—Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland will host the North County Anti-Human Trafficking Collaborative meeting on Thursday, October 12th, 9 a.m., at United Methodist Church of Vista, 490 S. Melrose Ave., Vista, upper level Community Room. The event is free to the public, and complimentary coffee and pastries will be […]

Fun Stuff This Week At Vista Elks Lodge

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American Legion Post 365 Trivia Night

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TRIVIA NIGHT THIS WEDNESDAYA FUN NIGHT!!! Public invited To get the latest information on upcoming meetings, events and Post activities visit our website at: https://vistapost.org/ And please visit the NEW American Legion Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionVistaPost365 and click on the LIKE Button 1234 South Sana Fe Ave, Vista 760.726.0472

Sip Art Space – Guest Artist Adam Belt

By Editor  2 days ago

San Marcos, CA – Guest Artist Adam Belt presents: Between a Rock and a Place Artist’s Reception:Saturday September 30th, 2023 4 – 7:00 pm Works on exhibit September 25 – November 10, by appointment only 858-336-6678 215 S. Pacific Street, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92078 “When I was five or six years old, in the late seventies and early […]

Supervisor Jim Desmond -Urgent Action Required: Migrant Crisis Grips San Diego County

By Editor  3 days ago

For the past four days, we have witnessed an unprecedented influx of migrants from all corners of the world being dropped off at transit stations throughout San Diego County. Over 2,000 individuals have entered our region, and the numbers show no sign of slowing down. Our immigration system appears non-existent, and people from far and […]

San Marcos Chamber News

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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 San Marcos Harvest Fest – Sunday, October 8th, 2023 9 AM – 5 PM All along Via Vera Cruz between San Marcos Blvd and Grand Ave in San Marcos, CA The 31th annual San Marcos Harvest Fest returns on Sunday, October 8th, from 9am-5pm. This lively community event will feature […]

What’s Up Downtown Oceanside?

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Heroes of Oceanside September 22, The Seabird Resort The Annual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton Luncheon will be held at the Seabird Resort’s Grand Ballroom from 12-2pm. The event serves to recognize representatives from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside Police Department, Oceanside Fire Department, Oceanside Lifeguards, Healthcare Workers and Teachers from the local […]

Encinitas Chamber -First Ever Small Business Resource Fair At Mira Costa College

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In Partnership with Small Business Administration and the San Diego and Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center Network, Presenting Free and Low-Cost Resources to Help Local Businesses Thrive Encinitas, CA. (September, 2023) — The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce has announced that its first-ever Small Business Resource Fair will take place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 5, […]

Fire Captain & Marine Corps Veteran Announces Candidacy for Carlsbad City Council District 2

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Carlsbad, CA (September, 2023) – Marine Corps veteran Kevin Shin announced today that he will be running for Carlsbad City Council in District 2 for the 2024 election. Shin has been a longtime resident and homeowner in Carlsbad since 2007.With over 25 years of experience in private and public service, Shin has developed a balanced […]

Breast Cancer “Walk for Prevention” & Wellness Fair At Shoppes at Carlsbad

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At-Your-Own-Pace Indoor 5K Raises Funds for Local Charity Dedicated to Early Detection;  Post-Event Wellness Fair Presented by National Breast Cancer Organization CARLSBAD, CA. — (September, 2023) — The Shoppes at Carlsbad is hosting The Helen Knoll Foundation for its first ever 5K event on Saturday, October 14 from 7 am until 11 a.m. with an accompanying […]

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Needs Volunteers

By Editor  4 days ago

Volunteers are needed to help put on the best event yet including set up on September 21st before the start of the festival. The event weekend will include the world’s largest women’s surf competition, live concerts and other stage entertainment, a festival village with vendors, a female only esports tournament, fitness classes, food, and much […]

Assemblymember Waldron -We Have Adjourned

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Assemblymember Marie Waldron -The Legislature adjourned September 14th. We will reconvene for the second half of the 2023 – 2024 session January 3rd. Several of my bills received final legislative approval last week. These include AB 1233, to help reduce opioid-related deaths in tribal communities by mandating assistance to tribal governments applying for naloxone and […]

Leader Jones Requests Veto of Measure That Would Increase SUV and Minivan Fees 

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Californians agree that AB 251 is “basically a family tax” Sacramento, CA – Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) sent a letter to Governor Newsom urging him to veto Assembly Bill 251 (Ward, D-San Diego), a measure that aims to increase fees for SUV and mini-van drivers. Click here to read the letter. “AB 251 is another scheme to squeeze money […]

California Senate Democrats Reject Measure To Lower Price Of Gas By $1 A Gallon 

By Editor  3 days ago

Sacramento, CA — With gas prices creeping close to $5.50 for a gallon of regular gasoline in California, today Sen. Janet Nguyen (R-Huntington Beach) pushed for an amendment to suspend the state’s gas taxes and fees for one year, which would lower gas prices by $1 per gallon. Senator Nguyen’s action today comes the same day residents of another state had their gas prices […]

Leader Jones Urges Gov. Newsom – Veto SB 81 That Would Release More Violent Criminals Earlier

By Editor  7 days ago

SB 81 Would Put One Senator’s Wishful Thinking Over that of the Parole Board & Governor Sacramento, CA –  Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) is calling on the governor to veto Senate Bill 81 (D-Skinner, Berkeley), which would force the courts to review and reverse the parole board’s and governor’s decisions to deny parole unless specific evidentiary conditions […]

California Senate Republicans Battle Democrat Lawmakers’ Attempts to Raise Taxes and Undermine Prop. 13

By Editor  7 days ago

Californians Cannot Afford ACA 1 and ACA 13 Sacramento, CA -Today California Senate Republicans voted in opposition to Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 and Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13, which both undermine critical taxpayer protections in place. For more than 40 years, Proposition 13 has protected taxpayers from the insatiable appetite Democrat politicians have for taxing and spending. Prop 13 […]

Senate Democrats Reject Crucial Amendment to Protect Communities from Sexually Violent Predators

By Editor  1 week ago

Amendment Would Prohibit Release of Free-Roaming SVPs as Transients Sacramento, CA -On the Senate floor today, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego), presented an amendment aimed at stopping the dangerous practice of releasing sexually violent predators (SVPs) into communities on transient status. “It’s bad enough that sexually violent predators are being dumped in our communities. Given their diagnoses, […]

Assemblymember Marie Waldron -CA Native American Day

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Assemblymember Marie Waldron – Last week I was joined by several tribal chairpersons, including Chairman Robert Smith of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and Chairman Bo Mazzetti of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians when I spoke in support of ACR 17, which formally proclaims September 22nd Native American Day in California.  On that day, tribal […]

Senate Minority Leader Jones Urges “Friendly Veto” Of Measure Legalizing Psychedelics

By Editor  1 week ago

SB 58 would decriminalize wide open use of hallucinogens Sacramento, CA – Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) sent a letter to Governor Newsom urging a “friendly veto” of Senate Bill 58 (Wiener, D-San Francisco). If not vetoed, SB 58 will decriminalize the personal use of specified hallucinogens for people over age 21 starting in January 2025. You can […]

Ask The Pro

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Maxeen: I’m retired, house is paid off, and I don’t travel so my husband and I enjoy eating out two or three times per week (maybe more). But everyone tells me we shouldn’t eat out so much for health reasons. What’s wrong with eating out if I’m choosing healthier options?  Megan: Because you are not […]

Snake In The Grass -Thomas Calabrese

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Strike Fast, Strike Hard Thomas Calabrese – Dave Malone was born in Quantico, Virginia while his father Marine Corps officer Captain James Malone was attending the Expeditionary Warfare School, a 41-week resident school that provides career-level, professional military education and training to company grade Marine officers and selected officers from other services and countries. Dave had two […]

Ask The Pro

By Editor  1 week ago

Lizzie: My husband snores so loudly. I sometimes have to go to the other room to sleep. What causes snoring?  Megan: Snoring can be caused by several factors. It is more common among men, taking certain medications, if you are a smoker, lying on your back when you sleep, being older, high alcohol intake, and […]

Endure And Persevere Thomas Calabrese

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Intersection of Hope and Despair Thomas Calabrese – Julie Bronson’s early childhood was filled with love, happiness and good times while living in the rural area of North Kansas City, Missouri. Her father, Jack was a lineman for the Jackson County Power and Light Company and was often called upon to work long hours in […]

Ask The Pro

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Dora: I have a sweet tooth and I’ve been told that using stevia is healthier than having sugar in my coffee and in other things I use it for. Is stevia better for you than sugar?  Megan: The simple answer is yes, stevia is better for you than sugar. It has far fewer calories than sugar because it […]

Benevolent Dictator – Thomas Calabrese

By Editor  3 weeks ago

Being Kind Doesn’t Mean Being Weak Thomas Calabrese – Marine Lance Corporal Anthony Costello was assigned to 1st Battalion 26th Marines during his first tour in Vietnam and was part of the US forces defending Khe Sanh Combat Base. Two regiments of Marines were supported by elements from the Army and Air Force, as well as a small number of Army of […]

Ask The Pro

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Kim: I’m trying to drink 1 gallon of water per day. I’ve been told too much water can mess with your electrolytes and it’s bad for you. How do you know if you’re drinking too much water? Megan: Over hydrating can be a habit if you never leave the house without water and every time […]

Stan Steele – Thomas Calabrese

By Editor  4 weeks ago

Hardin Steele Thomas Calabrese – Colt Steele was a rifleman in the Marines and served in Iraq and Afghanistan where he received the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts for his actions in combat. One of his wounds was a bullet wound that nicked his femoral artery. Colt would have bled to death except for […]

David Willauer -High School & College Football Scores

By Editor  5 days ago

David Willauer –El Camino 69 Mount Carmel 6 EC:  Carson Howard 2 touchdown passes of 10 yard to Ryan Speltz,12 yards to Julian Roses, Other Wildcat performers that scored touchdown runs, Ray Tael scored on 24 yard  run, Caleb Reese 8 yard touchdown. Devin Certa 57 yard run, Zakk Balow 5 yard touchdown run.  Carlsbad […]

El Camino’s College Late Heroics Defeats Palomar College 35-24

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David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Escondido High School-Escondido, CA-9-9-23-In a well played contest that was held at Escondido High School the El Camino Eagles with some late heroics after trailing 24-21 14 points in the fourth on Dayton Tafoya 55 yard pass to Joshua Lorick and Amani Givens 66 yard run defeated the Palomar Comets by a […]

Fallbrook Warriors 28-21 Victory Over Santana Sultans

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David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Warriors Stadium-Fallbrook High School-Fallbrook, CA-9-7-21 Chris Bausch, Evan Thomas paces 3-1 Fallbrook Warriors to a 28-21 victory over 3-1 Santana The Fallbrook Warriors improve their record to 3-1 and jumped out to an early 21-0 lead on 2 touchdown runs by Chris Bausch of 17 and 1 yard he carried the ball […]

Palomar College Sports , Football, Volleyball, Soccer News

By Editor  2 weeks ago

Palomar College Comets 31-Moorpark Raiders 23 -The Palomar College Comet football team opened their 2023 season with a 31-23 victory over Moorpark College on Saturday night. The Comets struck first on an 11-yard rush from sophomore running back Omarion Ireland after the Raiders fumbled a punt and the Comets recovered the ball on the Moorpark 13-yard line. […]

North County Athletes In MLB & Minor League Baseball

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David Willauer – Arizona Diamondbacks 4 Baltimore Orioles 2 El Capitan alum Kevin Ginkel came in relief for the D Backs pitched 1.1 innings gave up 2 hits 1 run 1 earned struck out 2 batters Pittsburgh Pirates 4 St. Louis Cardinals 2 Pittsburgh: LaJolla Country Day School alum Alfonso Rivas 1 double 1 RBI. […]

North County Athletes In MLB & Minor League Baseball

By Editor  3 weeks ago

David Willauer –Miami Marlins 11 Washington Nationals 5 Rancho Bernardo alum Trevor Williams is the loser at 6-9.   Pittsburgh Pirates 7 St. Louis Cardinals 6 PITT:  Poway alum Connor Joe 1 triple 1 rbi SL:  LaJolla Country Day School alum Tommy Edman 2 singles 1 run scored.  San Diego Padres 6 San Francisco Giants 1 […]

San Diego Aztecs 36- Idaho State 28

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Davis Willauer San Diego – San Diego State’s Jalen Mayden rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday to lead the Aztecs to a 36-28 victory over a pesky Idaho State squad at Snapdragon Stadium. Mayden set a school record for rushing yards by a quarterback, becoming the fourth signal-caller in program history to surpass the 100-yard barrier […]

High School Football Results

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David A. Willauer-San Marcos High School 33 Steele Canyon 6-San Marcos, CA , September 1, 2023, after 4 straight losing seasons the San Marcos Knights improve their record to 3-0 on the season behind the 5 touchdown performance of quarterback Kreet Makihele threw for 286 yards as they defeated the Cougars at 1-2 of Steele […]

World Premiere Comedic Farce a Hit at Solana Beach’s North Coast Repertory Theatre

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TR Robertson  -North Coast Repertory Theatre’s opening play for their 42nd Season is a wonderfully hilarious world premiere comedy, “The Angel Next Door”, commissioned for the theatre by NC Rep. Artistic Director David Ellenstein and written by playwright Paul Slade Smith. The comedic farce is based on a 1924 drawing-room comedy, “Play at the Castle”, written […]

North Coast Repertory Presents The “Angel Next Door”

By Editor  7 days ago

Now Playing- “Don’t Miss This Brilliant World Premier Comedy” “I don’t remember ever laughing so hard or often at a show.  Every line landed.  Every physical comedy bit hit. The absurd became plausible and wonderful.” – San Diego Jewish World BUY TICKETS A World Premiere Comedy By Paul Slade Smith Directed by David Ellenstein This production is made […]

Irish Christmas In America 

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Everyone’s favorite Christmas performance returns! Tuesday | December 5 | 7:30pm  “Captivating” – Irish Music Magazine “Lively and reflective…a powerful evocation of the season”-  Folk Wax Celebrating its 18th year, the hugely popular holiday show “Irish Christmas in America” brings a fascinating performance of music, song, dance, and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Produced by Sligo […]

“Monty Python’s Spamalot” Hysterically Roars Onto The Welk Theatre Stage

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TR Robertson  -It’s witty, clever, zany, award-winning, and an absolutely drop-dead hilarious musical. That “It” is “Monty Python’s Spamalot”, currently on The Welk Theatre Stage in Escondido. This musical is hard to describe because it is so unusual, but one you should see again and again because the wit and humor is so fast paced […]

The Angel Next Door: A Perfect Storm of Comedic Chaos!

By Editor  2 weeks ago

Now Playing! Don’t Miss This Brilliant World Premiere Comedy World Premiere The Angel Next Door By Paul Slade Smith & Directed by David Ellenstein This production is made possible in part by the generous support of: The Lee and Frank Goldberg Family. Now through October 1st Capturing the sheer joy, sophistication, and wit of 1940s screwball comedies, playwright Paul […]

You’ll Be Left Breathless With Laughter!!

By Editor  3 weeks ago

By Paul Slade Smith Directed by David Ellenstein This production is made possible in part by the generous support of The Lee and Frank Goldberg Family September 6 – October 1, 2023 Capturing the sheer joy, sophistication, and wit of 1940s screwball comedies, playwright Paul Slade Smith (The Outsider; Unnecessary Farce) has brilliantly adapted Ferenc Molnár’s classic farce, Play at the […]

Back By Popular Demand -John Denver Tribute At North Coast Repertory Theatre

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There’s Something for Everyone Back by Popular Demand!! John Denver Tribute September 18 & 19 at 7:30 pmSeptember 19 at 2:00 pm Jim Curry, returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre to perform the music of the late John Denver. The music “is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time,” says […]

North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents Live! John Denver Tribute

By Editor  4 weeks ago

September 18, 2023 at 7:30pm – September 19,2023 at 2pm & 7:30pm Solana Beach, CA- Jim Curry, returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre to perform the music of the late John Denver. The music “is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time,” says Mr. Curry. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this […]