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Young musicians wanted for The New Youth Orchestra »

A trio of local musicians has recently founded The New Youth Orchestra and the call is out for talented young musicians to fill the chairs. “We’re relying on our students and the interest of the community to build something in our backyard,” said co-founder Elena Yarritu,…

May 16 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Jean Isaacs opens the door to intergenerational dance »

Jean Isaacs works out a move with Blythe Barton, preparing for the world premiere of ‘The Door is Open: An Intergenerational Dance Project,’ which features 12 dancers, ages 60-84, sharing the stage with nine young pros.

She began with a weekly class for people over 60 called “Aging Creatively with Dance,” which included journaling as well as movement. With no time to teach another class herself, she turned it over to Yvonne Gagliardo, a Dance Theater associate who uses Isaacs’ iconic…

May 16 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Schools

Pacific Ridge School opens doors to Athletic Center »

Pacific Ridge School has reached a new milestone in its plans for campus expansion: the opening of its Athletic Center. The Carlsbad nonprofit, independent school, which opened in 2007 and includes grades 7-12, celebrated its opening with more than 1,000 fans in attendance.…

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Canyon Crest Academy junior earns perfect score in USA Mathematical Olympiad »

CCA student Thomas Swayze with CCA teacher Brian Shay.  Photo: Rob McKenzie

For many high school students, the two most dreaded words in the English language are “math test.” Not so for Thomas Swayze, 17, a junior at Canyon Crest Academy. Thomas gets so much satisfaction from figuring out complex math problems that he voluntarily…

May 16 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Sports

Canyon Crest Academy wins CIF Boys Varsity Division II Tennis Championship »

(Above) members of the winning Canyon Crest Academy tennis team in alphabetical order: Sean Benatar, Greg Berg, Zach Blumkin, Mark Feldgreber, Eydan Fishel, Charlie Frishberg, Jordan Goodman, Trey Hahn, Sam Kang, Daniel King, Joe McClenny, Ryan Preiss, Andy Prolman, Andrew Rusinek, Sajan Sanghvi, Austin Schmid, Evan Sheng, Anthony Tokman, and Brandon Yang. Coaches Christopher Black and Larry Belinsky flank the boys on the outside. (Below) Team members with their awards.

On May 11, Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) won the Boys Varsity Division II Team Tennis Championship at the George E. Barnes Family Junior Tennis Center located on W. Point Loma Blvd. Never before in the school’s history has a boys’ team won a CIF…

May 16 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Falcon kicker invited to walk-on at Big 10’s Northwestern University »

Torrey Pines Senior Kicker Jack Mitchell has been invited to bring his kick-off skills to the Big 10’s Northwestern University, where he will be a “preferred walk-on” in the Fall.  Mitchell (No 2), shown here kicking off September 2, 2011 v. Colton High School, routinely put his kick-offs into the end zone. Photo:  Anna Scipione.

orrey Pines High School Senior Jack Mitchell is a good student, with a 4.0 GPA—high enough to earn San Diego Union-Tribune All Academic Team Honors in football. But, his grades likely weren’t high enough to get him into one of the top academic universities…

May 2 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »
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Profiles

‘The way you live your life is important because you don’t know when it will be over’

She was just a child in Bangkok, Thailand, when she was exposed to a shocking scene during the Vietnam War. Her father, an American Air Force officer, was stationed at Dong Muang Air Base and would…

May 16 2012 / Read More »
Golf Courses The Wisp is a new golf course etiquette tool designed by local resident Eben Dobson.

Local resident’s invention ‘The Wisp’ addresses the problem of bunker sand on the golf course green

Local resident Eben Dobson, who is on a mission to educate the world of golf, is asking players to pitch in and lend a hand with the everyday maintenance of golf courses. He’s invented a new…

Apr 25 2012 / Read More »
Real Estate Trends

Sampson California Realty to host special event on ‘How To Travel The World For Less Than The Cost of Living at Home’

Do you want to travel the world, but are afraid you don’t have enough money? Are you nervous about the unknowns of traveling? Sampson California Realty will be hosting a free special event and…

May 16 2012 / Read More »
Pet of the Week

Woodward Center Pet of the Week

Chandler is a 4 1/2-year-old, neutered, male, Papillon blend. Things are gonna be great! Chandler is a perfect pooch ready to please. …

Apr 6 2011 / Read More »

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