News Release

In photo: Jocelyn Zhang, Anushka Shah, Lily Kim, Elle Ra, Julia Ptacin, Hannah Aslanian, Abby Hong, Oli Oversmith, Ciara Giangiulio, Mac Moore, Lexi Stonebanks, Julia McNally and Siena Reade. Coaches Christy Moore, Jason Moore, Ray Hong, Jared Giangiulio, Aaron Aslanian, Dawn Giangiulio and Cambria Giangiulio.
(Courtesy of Capriana Giangiulio)

North Shore 12U Gold team division champions at Scripps Ranch All-Star Tournament

June 8, 2025 at 5:05 p.m.

North Shore 12U Gold softball team battled through the May 31-June 1 weekend to emerge as division champions of the Scripps Ranch All- Star Tournament, walking off the championship game...

Performing (l-r) Duncan Moore, Tripp Sprague, Justin Grinnell, Peter Sprague, Allison Adams Tucker, Danny Green
(Bill Morris)

First Thursdays event features Allison Adams Tucker’s Retro Band

June 8, 2025 at 4:51 p.m.

It was an incredible night of music from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s which filled the Del Mar Town Hall for the Del Mar Foundation’s final First Thursdays performance for...

Encinitas Coastal Rotary club visiting Guatemala in January 2024. (Chuck DuVivier)

Encinitas Coastal Rotary s global reforestation effort in Guatemala

June 8, 2025 at 3:57 p.m.

Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club recently invested in Rotary’s global mission through a $9,500 contribution to Global Grant G3505: Reforesting the Lake Atitlán Area. This $36,000 project, spearheaded by the EClub...

Ralph Hirschmann and Marla Elliott
(Jan Dickieson)

Encinitas Coastal Rotary honors veterans with flags at Miramar National Cemetery

June 7, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

Nine of the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club ed hundreds of Rotarians from across District 5340 to participate in the second annual Operation Flags for Vets at Miramar National Cemetery...

Participants at a previous Encinitas Oktoberfest.
(Robert McKenzie)

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to present free annual Oktoberfest and artisan faire

June 7, 2025 at 3:08 p.m.

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce has announced that its annual Oktoberfest will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, and invites all area businesses (Chamber...

The City of Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission with AARP representative Israel Hernandez: (L-R) Israel Hernandez, Commissioner Karen Koblentz, Mona Angel, Vice Chair Jesse Hanwit, Chair Lambert Ling, Commissioner Maureen Martin
(Courtesy of the City of Encinitas)

City of Encinitas seeks input for Age-Friendly Plan

June 7, 2025 at 8:18 a.m.

The City of Encinitas is developing a comprehensive Age-Friendly Action Plan aimed at enhancing livability, accessibility, and well-being for residents of all ages and abilities. With generous funding from the...

Summer Fun on the 101 – Leucadia’s Annual Music Festival set for June 14

June 6, 2025 at 3:57 p.m.

Summer Fun on the 101 takes place Saturday, June 14, from 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. The first band takes the stage at 11:30 a.m. Presented by Leucadia 101 Mainstreet...

The Grauer School’s Chase Millikan (left) placed fourth overall in the Middle School Varsity Boys Division at the Olympic Archery in Schools National Championship.
(Courtesy of The Grauer School)

The Grauer School’s Chase Millikan placed fourth overall in division at Olympic Archery in Schools National Championship

June 6, 2025 at 2:18 p.m.

Chase Millikan, a middle school archer and student at The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas, placed fourth overall in the Middle School Varsity Boys Division at the Olympic...

“Third Year Film Guild Member Recognition”
(Courtesy of Encinitas Union School District)

Film Guild Awards highlight EUSD’s next generation of storytellers

June 6, 2025 at 11:35 a.m.

Budding filmmakers from the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) took center stage and walked the red carpet at the ninth annual Film Guild Awards—an inspiring, Academy Awards-style event that honors...

TEDxEncinitasBlvd to hold day-long event in Encinitas

June 5, 2025 at 3:58 p.m.

TEDxEncinitasBlvd, an independently organized TEDx event focused on sustainability, will be a day-long event held on Saturday, June 28, at Encinitas City Library. Experience dynamic speakers, spark local dialogue, and...

Village Church Preschool hosts festive Family Picnic

June 5, 2025 at 3:23 p.m.

Laughter and music filled the air as the Village Church Preschool held its festive “End of the Year Family Picnic,” bringing together children, families, and teachers for a joyful evening....

Del Mar Union School District students with their awards and with their teachers, principal and the DMUSD Cabinet (one student not pictured).
(Courtesy of DMUSD)

Del Mar Union School District honors student standouts for exceptional achievement

June 5, 2025 at 10:10 a.m.

Del Mar Union School District (DMUSD) recently recognized its Student Standouts for the 2024–2025 school year during a district-wide celebration held on May 28 at Ocean Air School. These awards...

Immaculately restored classics at a previous Encinitas Cruise Nights event.
(Robert McKenzie)

June 6 issue: Local and regional events

June 3, 2025 at 2:48 p.m.

Encinitas Wine & Food Festival returns June 7 Once again, it’s time to Sip, Savor and at the Encinitas Wine & Food Festival. The popular event is celebrating its...

The Donnis Trio was the opening act at the Del Mar Summer Twilight Concert on June 28. 2022.
(Jon Clark)

June 5 issue: Local and regional events

June 3, 2025 at 2:45 p.m.

Summer Twilight Concerts Del Mar residents have been able to attend this concert series for over four decades. The Del Mar Foundation will host this series on four dates this...

All invited to attend Solana Beach Library 100th Anniversary Event

June 3, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

The Solana Beach Library will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this year on Tuesday, June 10, from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. the event in celebrating 100 years of...

Greg Uruburu, captain of the Solana Beach Marine Safety Department
(Courtesy of Uruburu family)

Speaker to discuss ‘Marine Safety for Solana Beach’ at event

June 2, 2025 at 3:10 p.m.

Solana Beach has 1.7 miles of beachfront divided into four main beach parks: Fletcher Cove, Tide Beach Park, Seascape Surf and Del Mar Shores. The city’s Marine Safety Department is...

Pathways citizenship students and tutors at the Vista Library.
(Courtesy of Pathways to Citizenship)

Pathways to Citizenship launches free citizenship preparation classes at Oceanside Library

June 2, 2025 at 11:22 a.m.

Pathways to Citizenship recently announced the launch of free weekly citizenship preparation classes at the Oceanside Public Library, beginning Wednesday, June 4, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. These Wednesday evening...

Pack 734 Cub Scouts were recently at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery to honor fallen service by placing American flags at their graves.
(Nicoleta Emhe)

Pack 734 Cub Scouts place flags at Fort Rosecrans for Memorial Day

June 2, 2025 at 8:47 a.m.

Cub Scouts from Pack 734, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Del Mar-Solana Beach, ed volunteers at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on May 24 to honor fallen service by...

Solana Pacific teacher Allison Schmitt (center, sixth from left or right)) with her honor.
(Kirstin Johnson)

Solana Pacific teacher named one of San Diego County Teachers of the Year

June 1, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.

Five educators were named San Diego County Teachers of the Year recently, recognizing the difference they make in the lives of students, according to a news release. Allison Schmitt, a...

SDJA students and finalists Ava Woolf and Mario Modiano
(Courtesy of San Diego Jewish Academy)

Two SDJA students finalists in ‘2025 Shorashim – My Family Story’ project

June 1, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

Two San Diego Jewish Academy students, Mario Modiano and Ava Woolf, have been selected as finalists in the “2025 Shorashim – My Family Story” project. The meaningful international initiative, led...

Participants enjoying last year’s Summer Solstice event.
(Jon Clark)

Del Mar Summer Solstice event to feature great tastes, sips, live music and more

May 31, 2025 at 1:32 p.m.

The Del Mar Village Association (DMVA) will welcome summer to Southern California with its annual Del Mar Summer Solstice event on Thursday, June 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. Each...

Participants at last year’s Osuna Celebration.
(Jon Clark)

Revel in Rancho Santa Fe’s rich history at Celebrate Osuna

May 30, 2025 at 2:51 p.m.

Rancho Santa Fe Association are invited to enjoy the annual Celebrate Osuna event on Saturday, June 14 from 2-5 p.m. at Osuna Ranch. The event, hosted by the Osuna...

The newly renovated playground at Scott Valley Park in Encinitas.
(Courtesy of City of Encinitas)

City of Encinitas to hold ribbon-cutting event for inclusive playground at Scott Valley Park

May 30, 2025 at 3:36 p.m.

The City of Encinitas recently announced the grand opening of the newly renovated playground at Scott Valley Park, with a ribbon-cutting celebration scheduled for Saturday, May 31, at 11 a.m....

Award winners (front row, l-r): Cece M., Dorothy C., Casimir O., Olivia L., Joshua C. Back row (l-r): Jack P., Caroline M., Brooke Lynn A., Lyla D., Christian C.
(Barbara Haynor Mullen)

Eleven Nativity School students earn Presidential Volunteer Service Award

May 30, 2025 at 12:46 p.m.

Eleven Nativity School students received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award on June 9 for their outstanding work in community service projects. The award is presented to individuals age 5 and...

National Charity League San Diego Del Norte Chapter has been ing the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy for many years. Beautiful Graduation Laundry Baskets were created for all the graduates of San Pasqual Academy that contain useful items for when they graduate and move on into their apartments or dorm rooms. Pictured (l-r): Dominique Nielander, Jane Coffin, Tricia Downey, Teri Summerhays, Noemi Ashline, Diane Dale, Kim Baglio (not pictured: Jenni Travasos and Vicki Minteer)
(Courtesy of Friends of San Pasqual Academy)

Foster teen graduates will receive special gifts from National Charity League San Diego Del Norte Chapter

May 29, 2025 at 7:17 p.m.

Beautiful baskets for all the San Pasqual Academy graduates of the Class of 2025 were created by many caring of the National Charity League San Diego Del Norte Chapter....

Participants at the 2025 Therapeutic Riding Show event.
(Courtesy of Helen Woodward Animal Center)

Riders display their learned skills at Helen Woodward Animal Center Therapeutic Riding Show

May 29, 2025 at 4:05 p.m.

Helen Woodward Animal Center’s 2025 Therapeutic Riding Show took place May 17 at the center’s Therapeutic Riding Arena. The annual event invites parents, friends and family of therapeutic riding...

Sky Weinstein and her dad Alec Weinstein as Sebastian and King Triton in The Little Mermaid.
(Courtesy of Hey JoJo Productions)

Local dads share the stage with their daughters in ‘The Little Mermaid’

May 29, 2025 at 2:43 p.m.

“I watching Alec sitting in the front row when I cast his daughter as Matilda. He literally was mouthing the words and singing along. He was so invested in...

Pack 734 at the Annual Bridging Ceremony held May 14.
(Wei Chen)

Cub Scout Pack 734 holds Bridging Ceremony 2025

May 27, 2025 at 4:26 p.m.

Cub Scout Pack 734 held its annual Bridging Ceremony at Solana Pacific Elementary School on May 14. The event was organized by Lion Dens 5 and 14, led by Hattie...

Michelle Urkov, 17, placed 2nd in Women’s at the Bodysurf World Tour Finals in Australia.
(Jorge Lopez)

Del Mar bodysurfers lead Team USA at the World Tour finals in Australia

May 26, 2025 at 11:15 a.m.

The International Bodysurfing Association – Bodysurf World Tour Finals (IBSA BWT Finals) are the culminating event of the international bodysurfing season, drawing athletes who have qualified through regional competitions worldwide...

Valencia Park Elementary teacher Mrs. Masters (right) thanks Don Diego Executive Director Ashley Colburn McCaughan, Del Mar Garden Club sponsor Randee Warren, and Del Mar
Foundation sponsors Glenn Warren and Sudeepto Roy
(Courtesy of Don Diego Scholarship Foundation)

Philanthropic Del Mar organizations Don Diego Scholarship Foundation to give Title 1 elementary students a growing adventure

May 26, 2025 at 10:18 a.m.

Thirty-two busloads of elementary students from Title 1 schools throughout San Diego County eagerly hopped off buses during the week of May 12-16 to enjoy an enriching, exciting, and totally...

Cast of the San Diego premiere of “Birthday Candles”
(Aaron Rumley)

North Coast Rep to feature San Diego premiere of ‘Birthday Candles’

May 23, 2025 at 6:34 a.m.

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present the San Diego premiere of “Birthday Candles” to run June 4-June 29. Written by Noah Haidle and directed by David Ellenstein. Playgoers are in...

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Women’s Fund awarded a grant to Friends of San Pasqual Academy at a recent event at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Pictured (l-r): Friends of San Pasqual Academy board Teri Summerhays, Joan Scott and Ellie Cunningham; Judy Oliphant and Franci Free, who are Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Women’s Fund .
(Courtesy of Friends of San Pasqual Academy)

Friends of San Pasqual Academy receives grant from RSF Foundation Women’s Fund

May 23, 2025 at 5:13 a.m.

The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Women’s Fund provided many worthy organizations wonderful grants at a recent luncheon at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Friends of San Pasqual Academy was...

All students and teachers honored with City of Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers (back row, far left)) and congressional, state and county representatives.
(Courtesy of Encinitas Chamber of Commerce)

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce presented 28th Annual Salute to Education

May 22, 2025 at 5:42 p.m.

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce’s 28th Annual Salute to Education took place May 15 at the headquarters of founding sponsor Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems. Each year, the event highlights...

Luncheon chair Robin Singer, Guest Speaker Michelle Le Beau, Interim Associate Pastor Rev. Jan Cook,
Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jack Baca
(Courtesy of the Village Church)

Village Church hosts 2025 Spring Luncheon

May 22, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

Nearly 150 women attended the 2025 Spring Luncheon on May 14 at the Village Church. Guest speaker Michelle Le Beau, senior vice president of the San Diego Rescue Mission, spoke...

Encinitas Union School District board member Marla Strich (center in red) receiving the Board Member of the Year award ed by (left to right) EUSD board member Tom Morton, EUSD Superintendent Dr. Andrée Grey, daughter Sharon Strich, husband Dan Strich, EUSD board member Emily Andrade, SD County School Boards Association President Cipriano Vargas and Lucia Padilla Jr., ACSA Region 18 president. (Courtesy EUSD)

Encinitas board member Marla Strich honored by School Boards Association

May 22, 2025 at 1:48 p.m.

Longtime Encinitas Union School District board member Marla Strich was recently named the 2025 Dede Alpert School Board Member of the Year by the San Diego County School Boards Association....

Vivian Hardage and Sam Hardage VOC founders
(Robin Wood)

The Vision of Children Foundation hosts 2025 ‘Sip to See, Springtime Tea’

May 22, 2025 at 1:46 p.m.

The Vision of Children Foundation hosted its annual “Sip to See, Springtime Tea” on May 7 at a private club in La Jolla. Event Chairs Kristi Pieper, Zarah Meyer, and...

Winning poster by Kaiyan Beam
(Courtesy of OMWD)

OMWD announces winners of the 2025 Water Awareness Poster Contest

May 22, 2025 at 10:37 a.m.

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors acknowledged at its May 21 meeting the winners of the 2025 North County Water Agencies Water Awareness Poster Contest, themed “Love Water, Save...

Participants at last year’s Summer Symphony intensive.
(Wei Chen)

Carmel Valley Summer Symphony high school students to hold summer intensive for youth musicians

May 22, 2025 at 9:24 a.m.

Carmel Valley Summer Symphony (CVSS) is a free two-week summer intensive where student musicians can play alongside their peers in a full symphony orchestra, as well as in smaller jazz...

Sparkles Foundation to host 4th annual benefit fashion show to fight human trafficking, homeless, orphans and refugees

May 22, 2025 at 3:13 a.m.

The Sparkles Foundation will present its 4th Annual Children’s Benefit Fashion Show luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Torrey Pines Hilton La Jolla. The exciting afternoon of elegance, entertainment,...

CCA student Sophia Farber
(Courtesy of Sophia Farber)

CCA student selected for virtual NASA internship

May 22, 2025 at 3:04 a.m.

Sophia Farber, a Canyon Crest Academy student, has been selected for the prestigious NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) summer internship sponsored by NASA and The University of Texas...

Cub Scout Pack 734 at their Raingutter Regatta.
(Nicoleta Emhe)

Cub Scouts make a splash at Pack 734’s Raingutter Regatta

May 19, 2025 at 11:05 a.m.

Excitement filled the air at Solana Pacific Elementary School in Carmel Valley as Cub Scout Pack 734 hosted their thrilling Raingutter Regatta. Scouts from all ages raced their handmade sailboats...

Linda Chisari (second from left) receiving recognitions on April 25 from (l-r) Diana Kutlow from Senator Catherine Blakespear’s office; Omar Teran-Sosa from Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer’s office; and DMCC President Katie Militello.
(Kara Adams)

Linda Chisari named Del Mar Community Connections 2025 Volunteer of the Year

May 18, 2025 at 9:20 a.m.

At the Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC) Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on April 25 Linda Chisari was recognized by the DMCC Board of Directors for her long service and heartfelt...

April and the Funk Junkies
(Matt Marshall)

Dancing for a cause: Community turns out for high-energy benefit concert

May 18, 2025 at 5:35 a.m.

The Belly Up Tavern came alive with music, dancing, and community spirit on Tuesday night, March 11, as three local bands ed forces for a high-energy benefit concert in ...

DMCC board and staff at party (l-r): Bob Gans, Ashley Simpkins, Al Sweedler, Judy Schuckit, Katie Militello, Glenn Warren, Judd Halenza and Kara Adams
(Kara Adams)

Del Mar Community Connections hosts annual volunteer appreciation event

May 17, 2025 at 3:08 p.m.

Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC) hosted its annual volunteer appreciation event on April 25, this year themed “DMCC Volunteers are OUT OF THIS WORLD!” The 70 guests, from the total...

Participants in the Elementary Institute of Science’s Girls Take Flight program, which was one of the RSFWF grant award recipients from the 2023-2024 grant cycle.
(Courtesy of Elementary Institute of Science)

‘Girls Take Flight’ with the assistance of the RSF Women’s Fund

May 17, 2025 at 8:34 a.m.

The Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund were recently treated to an update from Sarah Tuakli Cooper, the Elementary Institute of Science executive director, on their unique and innovative Girls...

Dedication of new murals held at Solana Beach Post Office

May 17, 2025 at 7:58 a.m.

About 50 guests ed the April 26 dedication of the new murals at the Solana Beach Post Office. Mayor Lesa Heebner, Solana Beach Council and mural artist Kevin...

(L-R) Joe and Chic Sullivan, Lynn and Charlie Gaylord at Town Hall on May 1 for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of First Thursdays.
(Hylton Lonstein)

DMF celebrates First Thursdays’ 25th anniversary and founder Lynn Gaylord

May 17, 2025 at 7:22 a.m.

This month, the Del Mar Foundation is celebrating the 25th anniversary of First Thursdays, DMF’s flagship cultural arts program that brings 10 stellar and highly varied music concerts to Del...

Solana Beach Fund awards $9,000 grant for displaced residents affected by apartment fire

May 16, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.

The Coastal Community Foundation at San Diego Foundation announced recently that it has granted $9,000 through the Solana Beach Fund to Community Resource Center (CRC) to assist 19 residents displaced...

Kai Molina will represent the United States in September at the Amundi Evian Juniors Cup in .(James Molina)

Local youth Kai Molina selected for Team USA at the Amundi Evian Juniors Cup

May 16, 2025 at 2:58 p.m.

Carmel Valley 8th grader Kai Molina is one of only two boys chosen to represent the United States in September at the Amundi Evian Juniors Cup in . Held every...

TPHS team (back row, l-r): Assistant Coach Brenna Segoria, Head Coach Julie Neubauer, Ashley Joas, Kylee Farber, Reagan Cullivan, Eva Gutierrez, Claire McEvoy, Becca Clayton, Lolo Johnson, Mina Crouch, Jordyn Epstein;
Front row (l-r): Assistant Coach Antoinette Robinson, Daijah Ennis, Seiyoung Bae, Sara Mihalinec, Kelly Whelihan, Sofia Calderon, Jenna Clayton, Riley Cullivan
(Courtesy of Torrey Pines High School)

Torrey Pines varsity girls softball team wins Coastal North County League

May 16, 2025 at 10:28 a.m.

Torrey Pines High School’s girls varsity softball team secured first place in the Coastal North County League May 15 with a win over La Costa Canyon High School. Torrey Pines...

An aerial photo of the 5631 El Camino Del Norte property in Rancho Santa Fe.
(Hebble Productions Inc.)

Record residential sale in San Diego County closes at $17.5 million

May 16, 2025 at 6:24 p.m.

The most significant residential sale in recent San Diego history closed Monday, May 12. Represented by Global Real Estate Advisor Linda Sansone of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, 5631 El Camino...

From left, JFS CEO Michael Hopkins; gala chair Dr. Robert Rubenstein; JFS board chair Deborah Bucksbaum Maio; gala chair Marie Raftery; honoree Karen Silberman; incoming CEO Dana Toppel; honorees Susanna Flaster, Michael Flaster, and Jeff Silberman.
(Jewish Family Service of San Diego)

Solana Beach couple honored at JFS Heart & Soul Gala

May 16, 2025 at 7:47 a.m.

Jewish Family Service of San Diego hosted its annual 2025 Heart and Soul Gala April 26 at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Funds raised at this year’s event dubbed...

TVIA SD3 Senior Class of 2025
(Dean Smith)

Teen Volunteers in Action SD3 celebrate philanthropic work at Senior Send-Off

May 15, 2025 at 11:07 a.m.

Teen Volunteers in Action (TVIA) SD3 recently held their Senior Send-Off at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. The young men in the Senior Class were honored for six years of...

CCA student and Caneva Scholarship winner Yoyo Wu with her scholarship presented by Brenda Caneva.
(Robert Pisciotta)

Five SDUHSD music students awarded scholarships by the Coastal Communities Concert Band

May 15, 2025 at 8:34 a.m.

The Coastal Communities Concert Band (CCCB) awarded five music scholarships to San Dieguito Union High School District students at its annual Salute to Young Musicians Concert May 4. For more...

Crime prevention specialists from San Diego County Sheriff’s Department at The Winston School Career Fair.
(The Winston School Communication)

From campus to career: The Winston School students explore what’s next

May 12, 2025 at 11:09 a.m.

The Winston School recently welcomed local colleges, employers, and community organizations to its campus May 1 for the 2nd Annual College and Career Fair, providing students in grades 6–12 with...

Harpist Elena Mashkovtseva
(Courtesy of Elena Mashkovtseva)

Concert featuring harpist Elena Mashkovtseva to be held at Carmel Valley Library

May 12, 2025 at 10:36 a.m.

The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will present harpist Elena Mashkovtseva, flutist Elena Yarritu and pianist Cho-Hyun Park on Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Community...

Teen Volunteers in Action San Diego Chapter 2 seniors graduating class of 2025 (alphabetically by last name, not all pictured): Alex Berg, Jack Bottini, Max Campagna, Jacob Cava, Grayson Chapman, Seth Davis, Matt Duckering, Gage Eastlack, Jacques Godard, Jacob Goldberg, Chase Gormley, Christian Grantham, Jacob Herman, Cameron Kalt, Karl Klaffenbach, Bryan Korn, Aidan Larocque, Ethan Larocque, Zain Mehio, Kourosh Minokadeh, Ryan Mirza, Luke Renner, Brayden Rosen, Ian Saam, Hunter Singley, Owen Smyth, Harrison Wakefield, Logan Wang, William Watkins, Colin Wesseln, Sameer Whittle
(Photo by Evy-Marlen Nordgård)

Teen Volunteers in Action SD-2 holds Senior Send-off event

May 11, 2025 at 5:54 p.m.

Teen Volunteers in Action San Diego Chapter 2 (TVIA-SD2) held its Senior Send-off event on May 4 at Canyon Crest Academy’s Proscenium Theater to celebrate the graduating class of 2025....

Maggie Liang, featured flute soloist, winner MTAC Concerto Competition
(Courtesy of Maggie Liang)

Award-winning local flutist Maggie Liang to perform at event with MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra

May 11, 2025 at 3:36 p.m.

Carmel Valley flutist Maggie Liang, 16, winner of the 2025 MTAC Concerto Competition, will perform the Chaminade Concertino with the MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Branden Muresan...

‘Aging in Place, Your Way, Safely in Your Own Home’ topic at event in Solana Beach

May 11, 2025 at 3:17 p.m.

A discussion led by three San Diego agency leaders will speak on how their agencies can help seniors stay safe and functional in their own homes on Tuesday, May...

Del Mar Rose Society to hold annual BBQ and Movie Night

May 11, 2025 at 3:06 p.m.

The Del Mar Rose Society (DMRS) invites the rose community to an evening of great food, film, and fellowship at its annual BBQ and Movie Night on Thursday, May 29,...

2025 Torrey Pines High School Scholarship honorees
(Photos by Kelly Casassa, Natasha Bourdette, Ivan Lee, Aidan Copeland)

Torrey Pines High School Scholarship Fund holds 39th Awards Ceremony

May 11, 2025 at 12:54 p.m.

Torrey Pines High School Scholarship Fund held its 39th Awards Ceremony on May 5 at the TPHS Performing Arts Center. The event recognized 51 hard-working and accomplished TPHS seniors with...

Emilio Nares was diagnosed with leukemia at age 3 and died at age 5.
(Sholom Ellenberg)

Emilio Nares Foundation to host Cruise for the Cause with Xavier ‘The X-Man’

May 11, 2025 at 11:12 a.m.

The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a nonprofit dedicated to ing families navigating their child’s cancer treatment or other life-threatening illnesses, will take center stage at this year’s 21st Annual Cruise...

(L-r) Chris Davis, ECR president, Vembra Holngel, founder SOPFCA, Nate Alcorn, board president Alabaster Jar Project, Alicia Ortiz, director of Domestic Violence, CRC, and Grechen Mitchell, Purse Bingo event chair
(Vembra Holnagel)

Bags, Bingo, and Big Impact: Encinitas Coastal Rotary raises over $20,000 for women and families

May 11, 2025 at 7:42 a.m.

The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club recently announced the successful distribution of proceeds from its annual Purse Bingo fundraiser, held in late January at the Encinitas Community Center. Thanks to the...

Scripps Cancer Center offers Restorative Yoga & Sound Therapy free class for cancer patients and caregivers

May 11, 2025 at 7:06 a.m.

A free class hosted by Scripps Cancer Center June 21 will combine yoga and sound therapy in a 60-minute experience focused on relaxation and rejuvenation. The event will take place...

Mila Sonkin (left), with NHS adviser Nancy Olah, at the National Education Leadership Awards Gala in Washington, D.C.
(Courtesy of Santa Fe Christian)

Santa Fe Christian’s Mila Sonkin earns national recognition for leadership and academic excellence

May 10, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Santa Fe Christian’s senior Mila Sonkin achieved national recognition, distinguishing herself among 16,000 applicants as one of only 25 finalists for the National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship. Sonkin is the...

Students at the send-off for the 2025 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) weekend.
(Marti Rosenberg)

Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club celebrates send-off for San Dieguito Academy RYLA students

May 10, 2025 at 11:58 a.m.

of the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club gathered recently to send off six outstanding AVID students from San Dieguito Academy who were selected to attend the 2025 Rotary Youth Leadership...

Karina Lion, Jane Fletcher, Marilyn Tedesco, guest, Aryanna De Marin, Dayna Pineda, Dana Korey
(Mary Consalvi)

Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund holds annual Grantee Finalist Presentation event

May 9, 2025 at 3:09 p.m.

The Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund held its annual Grantee Finalist Presentation event on April 15 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Over the last six months, the RSFWF...

Cadena winners Gabriel Shuster and
Meno Nassi
(Courtesy of San Diego Jewish Academy)

Two San Diego Jewish Academy 7th-graders win CADENA Initiative USA Competition

May 9, 2025 at 10:21 a.m.

San Diego Jewish Academy 7th graders Meno Nassi and Gabriel Shuster won the Cadena Initiative USA Competition at the end of April and are invited to represent the U.S. June...

SFC’s middle school choir with their awards,
(Courtesy of Santa Fe Christian Schools)

SFC’s middle school choir wins top honors at regional competition

May 9, 2025 at 9:12 a.m.

A group of 11 middle school choir students from Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFC) in Solana Beach delivered a performance at the Music in the Parks Choir Competition on May...

The Camellia Garden and Wishing Well at the Hoehn’s home
(Jon Clark)

Village Garden Club of La Jolla tour includes RSF’s Hoehn estate, other RSF homes

May 8, 2025 at 5:09 p.m.

The Village Garden Club of La Jolla recently celebrated its 50th year anniversary. It has 340 mainly from La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe. Every year the garden club...

Participants at the April 26 rocketry event.
(Kerry Zisook)

Del Mar Hills Academy students enjoy a special morning of rocketry

May 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

On Saturday, April 26, 4th–6th grade students from Del Mar Hills Academy teamed up with the Diego Area Rocket Team (DART) for a fun-filled morning of rocketry at Fiesta Island....

The : Sofia Cardenas (data & compliance manager, Alpha Project), Drew Moser (CEO, Lucky Duck Foundation), Lisa Halverstadt (senior investigative reporter, Voice of San Diego; ), Paul Downey (CEO, Serving Seniors [retiring May 8]), Carla Vanegas (director of Outreach, San Diego Rescue Mission)
(Photo by Vincent Andrunas)

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation hosts powerful second educational session on homelessness prevention

May 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation hosted an educational event for its philanthropic fundholders at the RSF Golf Club on May 1. The event, which was session one of a three-part series...

City of Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner and City Councilmember Jewel Edson, along with EDCO representatives, Girl Scout Troop 3844, and Solana Beach Parks and Recreation commissioner, cut the ribbon to unveil the new beach cleanup station at Fletcher Cove.
(Kelly Giesing)

City of Solana Beach launches new beach cleanup station

May 27, 2025 at 10:02 a.m.

The Solana Beach community came together on April 26 to celebrate Earth Week with the official launch of the city’s new beach cleanup station at Fletcher Cove, emphasizing their commitment...

Coaches (l-r): Dave Paulson, Jeff LaBerge, Ning Shang, Scott Finkbeiner; Players (l-r): Melody, Sydney, Blake, Alina, Camryn, Hailey, Natalie, Kaitlyn, Everly, Alice
(Photo by Kristin LaBerge)

Blue Waves capture North Shore Girls Softball 10U Championship

May 4, 2025 at 2:18 p.m.

The Blue Waves capped off a stellar season by winning the North Shore Girls Softball League 10U Championship on April 27 at the league’s year-end tournament. With an impressive 12-2...

DMCC participant Fran orders her favorite treat from the ice cream truck.
(Kara Adams)

Del Mar Community Connections to hold fun ice cream event for older adults

May 4, 2025 at 11:18 a.m.

Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC) will host its annual Ice Cream Social on Friday, May 16, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Del Mar Civic Center Plaza (1050...

Roses at the Del Mar Rose Show
(Samantha Cash)

Del Mar Rose Society celebrates 25 years with a spectacular anniversary Rose Show

May 4, 2025 at 10:36 a.m.

The Del Mar Rose Society (DMRS) celebrated 25 years of cultivating beauty and community with a spectacular 25th Anniversary Rose Show at the Del Mar Library, filling the space with...

Del Mar Community Connections launches updated website

May 4, 2025 at 3:30 a.m.

Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC) recently announced a major website makeover in an effort to help improve communication with the older adult population they serve. The changes include enhanced navigation...

Shelter to Soldier to host ‘Sisterhood of Service’ event honoring women veterans and active-duty servicewomen

May 3, 2025 at 11:48 a.m.

Shelter to Soldier, in partnership with Foundation for Women Warriors, will hold its third annual Sisterhood of Service event, presented by L’Auberge Del Mar. Taking place on Thursday, May 15,...

Sara Shafer (RSF Library Guild executive director), author Sarah Penner, Julie Slavinsky (Warwick’s director of events)
(Jon Clark)

Bestselling author speaks at Library Guild of RSF fundraiser

May 3, 2025 at 10:48 a.m.

The Library Guild of Rancho Santa Fe, in partnership with Warwick’s, hosted New York Times bestselling author Sarah Penner at a fundraising luncheon at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club...

The Village Church Women’s Spring Luncheon will be held May 14.
(Courtesy of the Village Church)

Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe to hold annual Women’s Spring Luncheon

May 3, 2025 at 4:18 a.m.

Women from across San Diego are welcome to attend the Village Church annual Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, May 14, starting at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at 6225 Paseo...

Participants learning to twirl dough into pizza crusts.
(Courtesy of The Nativity School)

Nativity School celebrates 28th Annual Cultural Day honoring Italy and the Vatican Jubilee

May 3, 2025 at 3:36 a.m.

The Nativity School hosted its 28th annual Cultural Day on April 11, a vibrant tradition that brings students and families together each year to celebrate the rich heritage of a...

Cast of The Apocalypse Project
(Photo courtesy of Logan Fenner and Steve Smith)

Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents creative new play The Apocalypse Project

May 2, 2025 at 11:36 a.m.

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep is presenting a show full of invention, discovery, and youth creativity in the new work The Apocalypse Project by Briandaniel Oglesby as its...

RSF Garden Club
(Courtesy of Katie Fish)

Now is the time to or renew hip at RSF Garden Club

May 1, 2025 at 4:48 p.m.

If you enjoy gardening, workshops, tips to “power up” your green thumb, or simply meeting new friends with similar interests, check out the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. The club...

Local restaurants partner with Promises2Kids for 7th Annual Foodies 4 Foster Kids

May 1, 2025 at 4:18 p.m.

Show you care by dining where it matters throughout the month of May. Promises2Kids has partnered with local restaurants to raise funds for more than 2,000 current and former foster...

Participants in this year’s Kilimanjaro Challenge.
(Wilfred Moshi/San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy)

Meeting May 3 for summer 2026 Kilimanjaro Challenge

April 28, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.

San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy is hosting an informational meeting May 3 to provide details for the summer 2026 Kilimanjaro Challenge, an eight-day climb of Africa’s tallest peak. The session...

Front row (l-r): Carol Parker – Environmental Commission; Matt Rubel – District Representative from Senator Catherine Blakespear’s office; Award winner Matthew Clough – Plastic Beach; Award winner Jim Brown; Award winner Jay Burke; Award winner Rhiana Glor and partner – Nectarine Grove; Mayor Bruce Ehlers; Back row: Mark O’Conner – Environmental Commission; Councilmember Luke Shaffer – District 1; Councilmember Jim O’Hara – District 2; Councilmember Marco San Antonio – District 4
(Courtesy of City of Encinitas)

Encinitas 2024 Environmental Award Program winners announced

April 28, 2025 at 5:24 a.m.

The City of Encinitas Environmental Commission recently announced the winners of the 2024 Environmental Award Program (EAP). Now in its 10th year, the EAP celebrates deserving individuals, businesses, and nonprofits...

Carmel Creek School to hold Class of 2025 Senior Reunion

April 28, 2025 at 5:03 a.m.

On Thursday, May 22 from 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., Carmel Creek School will hold the Class of 2025 Senior Reunion which will be held inside Carmel Creek School at...

SDJA students/participants at the Maimonides Moot Court Competition in New York.
(Courtesy of SDJA)

San Diego Jewish Academy high schoolers take home awards at Maimonides Moot Court Competition in New York

April 27, 2025 at 5:24 p.m.

Thirteen San Diego Jewish Academy high schoolers participated in the Maimonides Moot Court Competition in New York earlier this month, which brought together over 300 high schoolers from all over...

North Coast Singers featuring director Michelle Risling
(Courtesy of North Coast Singers)

North Coast Singers’ Spring Concert celebrates the Celestial Realm

April 27, 2025 at 12:24 p.m.

San Diego North Coast Singers, a North County youth choir for students in grades 2 through 12, will present Chorus of the Cosmos, a spring concert on May 16 at...

Participants in the EōS Fitness cycle class held on April 12 to benefit the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego.
(Lou Roubitchek)

EōS Fitness hosted workout fundraiser to benefit the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego

April 27, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.

EōS Fitness hosted a 90-minute cycle class on April 12 in Encinitas to benefit the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego whose mission is to enable those impacted by Parkinson’s disease...

Coastal Roots Farm to hold 10th anniversary celebration ‘Taste of the Farm’ event

April 27, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Coastal Roots Farm invites the community to celebrate its 10th anniversary with “Taste of the Farm” on Sunday, May 18, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy farm-to-fork tasting stations,...

The cast and crew of “Pride and Prejudice” at The Grauer School.
(Courtesy of The Grauer School)

Students at The Grauer School perform ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ honoring Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary

April 27, 2025 at 8:33 a.m.

In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary of birth, the high school theatre arts department at The Grauer School, an independent school in Encinitas, presented the Austen classic “Pride &...

Save the date: EcoFest Encinitas event returns June 1

April 26, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.

EcoFest Encinitas, an annual free one-day festival dedicated to inspiring eco-sustainability, will be held Sunday, June 1, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas....

Breakdancing Burritos team : First row (l-r): Taylor Pountney, Mazie Burcar and Beckett Crumrine; Second row (l-r): Solana Crumrine, Emma Nowling, Emmett Nitsch and Addie Nitsch
(Photo by Summer Pountney)

El Camino Creek Elementary’s Breakdancing Burritos headed to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

April 26, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.

El Camino Creek Elementary’s spirited Breakdancing Burritos team is heading to the prestigious Odyssey of the Mind World Finals this May in Michigan. Competing in Division 2, the team has...

Participants at a previous Nature Collective Discovery Tour. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 3.
(Courtesy of Nature Collective)

Nature Collective to hold five free events in May

April 26, 2025 at 8:39 a.m.

Nature Collective is hosting five free events in May, including a Discovery Tour on Saturday, May 3, a Spring Nature Festival on Sunday, May 4, a Volunteer Restoration Event on...

Participants at the event.
(Courtesy of TPHS Foundation)

Torrey Pines High School Foundation holds event to celebrate generous donors and welcome new board

April 25, 2025 at 3:57 p.m.

The Torrey Pines High School Foundation hosted its annual Donor Appreciation Event April 18 at the iconic Belly Up Tavern. The lively evening brought together Falcon Fund donors, current and...

Criminalist Monica McCall of San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, speaker at the May 10 AAUW event
(Courtesy of Monica McCall)

AAUW invites the public to ‘Forensics: The Science of Solving Crimes’

April 25, 2025 at 10:33 a.m.

The public is invited to “Forensics: The Science of Solving Crimes” presented by Del Mar-Leucadia Branch of American Association of University Women. Monica McCall, criminalist, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office,...

Coastal Communities Concert Band’s salute to young musicians concert features students from San Dieguito Union High School District

April 25, 2025 at 5:09 a.m.

The Coastal Communities Concert Band (CCCB), an award-winning symphonic band of more than 75 musicians from throughout San Diego County, will be ed by 26 high school students in its...

Johannes, right, owned by CUYATHY LLC of Solana Beach, finishes second to More Than Looks, left, in the Grade I, $2 million FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile presented by PDJF at the 2024 Breeders’ Cup. Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Breeders’ Cup which will be held Oct. 31-Nov.1.
(Kelley Carlson)

April 24 issue: RSF local and regional events

April 28, 2025 at 7:29 a.m.

Oolong Gallery to host opening reception for exhibition Opening reception for a duo exhibition between Nick Aguayo and Dan Levenson in “A to L and back again” will be held...

Kelli Pease of Flower Remedy
(Stacy Bostrom)

Free event in Solana Beach offers opportunity to make a flower bouquet

April 21, 2025 at 7:48 a.m.

Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC), a local nonprofit organization that s Solana Beach seniors, along with Elders’ Angels, is hosting an afternoon of flowers, snacks and socializing sure to get...

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