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Cool off the community with free trees
The climate in the College Area is generally hotter than much of the city due to our inland location and abundance of asphalt, concrete, and roofs. The recent explosion of accessory dwelling units ...
Sep 15, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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(L to R) Deja Fields and Mouchette val Helsdingen in a scene from the Moxie Theatre production of "The Niceties"
The Adapting Artist: Musicians, actors find new ways to perform in lieu of traditional venues
On Sept. 1, theaters and music venues across the country lit their buildings red to draw attention to the plight of an industry that employs over 12 million people nationwide. Legislation to save p...
Sep 14, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Birch Aquarium is home to more than 6,000 ocean animals. Guests are encouraged to greet some of their favorites like the Weedy Seadragons and rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle.
Birch Aquarium in La Jolla to reopen Sept. 15
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is reopening to the public on Sept. 15.  The aquarium, which closed March 12, and reopened briefly in July, will open with new pa...
Sep 12, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Elaine Fotinos Burrell, director of senior adult ministry at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church. DAVE SCHWAB/PENINSULA BEACON
FINDING BEAUTY IN A LIFE WELL LIVED – ‘A Celebration of People in their 80s and 90s’ photo exhibit opens in Point Loma
The personal characters of the living legends gracing Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church’s outdoor photography exhibit absolutely radiate from their spirited black-and-white portraits. Elithe...
Sep 11, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Virtual programs will be available to groups of students, including schools, homeschool groups, after school programs, and scout groups.
Birch Aquarium launches new suite of virtual education programming
The array of online options are available for groups or individuals and are aimed at boosting science education virtually
Sep 04, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
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A rendering of the proposal by Brookfield Properties and ASM Global to redevelop the Sports Arena property.
San Diego selects developer to transform Sports Arena property
Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer announced on Aug. 29 that a City of San Diego selection committee has picked a proposal by Brookfield Properties and ASM Global to redevelop the Sports Arena property into ...
Aug 31, 2020 | 2 2 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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Author Jill G. Hall
Local author explores the Wild West in new novel
Point Loma resident Jill G. Hall, bestselling author of “The Black Velvet Coat” and “The Silver Shoes” brings readers another dual tale of two vibrant women from different eras trying to discover t...
Aug 29, 2020 | 2 2 comments | 26 26 recommendations | email to a friend
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This limited capacity, ticketed and reservation required experience will provide guests with the opportunity to explore the park’s property to see outdoor animal exhibits, marine life animal presentations with physical distancing measures in place.
SeaWorld to open on Aug. 28 with limited capacity
With enhanced health and safety measures, guests can roam the park’s expansive grounds, see animal exhibits and presentations, and try a limited-time food and beverage experience with new BBQ and b...
Aug 26, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tod Howarth (far right) with the band Frehley’s Comet. COURTESY PHOTO
Point Loma High alum and legendary musician Tod Howarth still rockin’
Professional rock musician Tod Howarth is a one-man-band. And these days at least, he prefers it that way. The Point Loma High School alum lives and works in the Midway District managing commercial...
Aug 25, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
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The UC San Diego Library announced its successful digital reconstruction of the ancient Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria.
Destroyed ancient Temple of Bel now open for virtual exploration
The UC San Diego Library has digitally reconstructed the world-famous ancient Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria; effort aims to preserve the cultural heritage of Palmyra and other sites around the gl...
Aug 22, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 48 48 recommendations | email to a friend
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Elinor Amir-Lobel (right) with her sisters Danielle, 18, who recently graduated from La Jolla Country Day, and Natalie, who is a sixth-grader at the school.
La Jolla student starts nonprofit, donates to Black Lives Matter
La Jolla Country Day School student Elinor Amir-Lobel recently won an essay competition with a $2,000 cash prize and has been busy as well this summer founding a nonprofit, selling her original sti...
Aug 22, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Summertime fitness and fun in Alvarado Estates
Many people make fitness resolutions at the beginning of the year, but January is often booked with work, school and other family obligations. If your exercise plan has waned, the summer months are...
Aug 16, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 34 34 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rolando Community Council hosts Catwalk Challenge
The CET recently met virtually and we tried brainstorming some ideas on how we could still have some fun together as a community all while doing it safely. We thought we could kick things off by st...
Aug 15, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 36 36 recommendations | email to a friend
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‘L’Hommage’ was named Best Documentary at La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival. PHOTO BY LEO MALEVANCHIK
Women’s Museum of California celebrates 100th anniversary of 19th Amendment
Women’s Museum of California presented a virtual event on handbags on July 23. Award-winning veteran journalist Sandra Maas was MC for the evening. She is the VP of external affairs at the museum. ...
Aug 11, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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Old Point Loma Lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument. / Photo by Thomas Melville
Old Point Loma Lighthouse to be lit purple and gold to celebrate women’s history
Starting at sunset each night, Friday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 23, and Wednesday, Aug. 26, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument will be illuminated with purple and gold ...
Aug 10, 2020 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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