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The offseason in Del Mar

October 13, 2011 Vacation Comments Off

Del Mar is known for doing it up big with the San Diego County Fair and the Del Mar Race Track. But the rest of the year, this charming seaside community proves that small can be a good thing.

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The Timken is a treasure

October 6, 2011 Vacation Comments Off

Freebies are a good thing, particularly when budgets are tight. Timken Museum of Art is not only a freebie — it’s also a good thing

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See the music at Copley Symphony Hall

October 3, 2011 Vacation Comments Off

Copley Symphony Hall, home of the San Diego Symphony, has had an intriguing past since opening as the Fox Theatre movie palace in 1929, and its art-laden interior is a fascinating hodgepodge. But it’s easy to miss the storied hall on B Street.

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Perusing Prospect Street

September 15, 2011 Restaurants, Vacation Comments Off

Just as its name is an adaptation of the Spanish word “joya” for jewel, La Jolla does things its own way. Part of the city of San Diego, it is famous in its own right

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La Jolla lovely in the fall

September 8, 2011 Vacation Comments Off

La Jolla, the “jewel by the sea,” is one of San Diego’s most popular tourist spots. It is worth a long visit or multiple trips — by out-of-towners and locals alike.

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La Jolla lovely in the fall

‘Big Bay’ boasts waterfront spectacles

August 20, 2011 Events, Vacation Comments Off

San Diego’s 30-plus miles of waterfront constitute one of the region’s best calling cards. Our “Big Bay” offers splashy events that enhance its already considerable allure.

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Leucadia has never lost its charm

August 19, 2011 Vacation Comments Off

Visiting the beaches and North Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia is an experience unique to the San Diego coastline. This small community, which is part of Encinitas, has a slower pace and recalls a different era than other nearby coastal cities.

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Parks offer liquid refreshment

August 3, 2011 Vacation Comments Off

For vacationers and residents alike, hot summer days in San Diego usually inspire a trip to the beach. But the region boasts other places where you can keep your cool during the toastier months.

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Corner of park is a slice of easy life

July 28, 2011 Vacation Comments Off

It’s summertime, and the fish are jumping in Mission Bay Park.

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Sightseeing on campus

July 16, 2011 Vacation Comments Off

Birch Aquarium: Scripps Oceanography’s public component has more than 60 tanks of fish and invertebrates. Touch screens display human and marine-life activity in San Diego Bay, and the Preuss Tide-Pool Plaza outside offers vistas of La Jolla and the Pacific.

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Breaking News:

Man arrested after dog beaten

February 5, 2012

A 35-year-old man was jailed on suspicion of punching and kicking a dog at its owner’s Pacific Beach home, San Diego police said.

Skydivers Killed After Parachutes Get Tangled

April 1, 2011

Authorities Friday are investigating the deaths of two veteran skydivers, one of them from San Diego, who were killed after their parachutes became entangled over Perris Valley Airport.

Lizard Found In RB To Be Moved To San Diego Zoo

December 28, 2011

A deadly, nearly two-foot lizard found at a Rancho Bernardo home last week is being moved to the San Diego Zoo.

House of Blues New Music Nights Powered by Sonicbirds

June 27, 2011

[07/11/2011] Featuring: TheBreax, Brian Buckley Band, The Inheritance & Soup

Beer Hall at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

June 2, 2011

[06/10/2011] Eight local restaurants and breweries will partner to craft special food and beer pairings.

Attorney donated time and talent to benefit community

February 5, 2012

Following in his father’s footsteps at the prestigious law firm Gray, Cary, Ames & Frye, Theodore “Ted” Cranston embarked on a legal career that earned him national recognition in the field of estate planning and accolades as a leader in community service to San Diego.

El Cajon doughnut shop robbed

February 5, 2012

A robber with a pistol held up Rose Donuts north of El Cajon Saturday evening, sheriff’s officials said.

Local analysis: Sam Popkin on Nevada

February 5, 2012

Sam Popkin is a political-science professor at UC San Diego. He is the author of the forthcoming book “The Candidate: How to Win — and Hold — the White House.” This is his take on the Nevada caucuses, provided to U-T San Diego:

Local analysis: Ron Nehring on Nevada

February 5, 2012

The former chairman of the San Diego County and California Republican parties says Mitt Romney is the certain GOP nominee barring an unlikely shift in dynamic.

Tijuana concerned about flow of deportees

February 5, 2012

Illegal immigration is a contentious topic in the United States, but it can be a touchy subject in Mexico too.

Motorcylist’s leg severed in crash

February 5, 2012

A 42-year-old motorcyclist traveling west on state Route 76 was severely injured Saturday afternoon when his bike veered into an eastbound lane and collided with an SUV pulling a utility trailer, the California Highway Patrol said.

Local Susan G. Komen Chapter Receives Death Threats

February 5, 2012

The executive director of the local chapter of the Susan G.

Controversial Art Exhibit Unveiled In Encinitas

February 5, 2012

A new art exhibit unveiled in Encinitas on Saturday that was meant to honor a former city councilwoman has also created controversy.

Students test their skills at Science Olympiad

February 5, 2012

About 1,000 middle school students participated Saturday in the Science Olympiad at Rancho Bernardo High School.