Local Senior Center Planned for Oceanside, Ca. - 02/28/11 11:00 AM
San Diego, Ca based developer Pacifica Cos. LLC has purchased 6.71 acres of land in Oceanside for a planned senior residence community. Pacific paid $1.6 million for the site near route 76 west of Melrose Dr.
The senior community for which plan have been approved will include five residence buildings accommodating 332 beds within 180 living units. The project also includes a clubhouse, pool and spa meeting area, pedestrian walkway and an underground parking garage.
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"Race To Nowhere" Screening To Be Held @ San Marcos High School In San Marcos, Ca - 02/24/11 08:05 AM
San Marcos High School in San Marcos, Ca., will be hosting the award winning documentary "A Race To Nowhere". A Race to Nowherewill be screened @ 6:30PM, in the San Marcos High School, Little Theater, 1615 W. San Marcos Blvd., on March 15, 2011. The Cost of a ticket if purchase in advance is $10.00 or $15.00 at the door.
The film is shown only in community screenings across the country to generate awareness and dialog about the issues faced by parents, teacherS and the students struggling with the challenges of today's educational system.
What addititional information go to www.racetonowhere.com
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Local Oceanside, Ca. Mission Plans Food Distribution On Febuary 24, 2011. - 02/24/11 07:37 AM
Local Oceanside Mission plans food distribution, which will be held on Thursday, 2/24/2011. Bread of Life Mission plans on a its monthly food distribution @ Bread of Life Mission in Oceanside, .
Pastor Steve Bassett director of the mission---said that they will be able to help 350 families. The mission is receiving the food from the San Diego Food Bank which is buying the supplies with a one year grant from the Oceanside Foundation. The mission receives about 12 to 15 pallets each containing about 1,000 pounds of food each month from the Food Bank.
The mission is at 1919 Apple St, … (0 comments)
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"Local Pet Adoption" Agencies In North San Diego County & San Diego, Ca. - 02/23/11 07:35 AM
With the upheaval that has occured in the real estate market, I have found that many pets are being neglected or abandoned by their owners that are facing foreclosure or have fallen on hard times. Here in the San Diego community, are several shelters that are easy to access and will accept your pets, and see that they have the proper vacinations, as well as try to put the animals up for adoption.
Local San Diego, Ca--- Adoption Centers:
Helen Woodward Animal Care Center, (858) 756-4117 or www.animalcenter.org. Located @ 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Sant Fe, Ca. Rancho Coastal Humane … (1 comments)
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Shout Out --San Marcos High School, In San Marcos, Ca. Gets Peace Award! - 02/23/11 06:44 AM
San Marcos High School received the U.N. Positive Peace Award at an assembly on campus in January 2011. San Marcos was selected from schools around the world based on students essays which were judged by U.N. nongovernmental groups such as the Rotary International, Pathways to Peace and Sister Cities International. The School was chosen for setting an example of how a school's students administration faculty and volunteers can work together to contribute to the community.
Students were also recognized at the San Marcos Rotary club meeting in January 2011, held at Lake San Marcos Country Club.
San Marcos High School serves … (0 comments)
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San Diego's Million Dollar Real Estate Market Is Moving Up! - 02/21/11 07:30 AM
Through out San Diego, Ca. The upper end market of million dollar homes has seen a surprising appreciation, of 15% per DataQuick information systems in 2010.
Last year, San Diego county saw 1,814 sales in that price range up from 1,578 in 2009, a possible sign the high-end market may be picking up. This upward motion is mirrored statewide in California, where 22,529 homes priced at $1 million or more sold in 2010, up 21% from 2009 when 18,621 sold.
In San Diego county, the priciest sale in 2010 was a 4 bedroom 4.5 bath beach front home in Coronado & it … (1 comments)
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50 Million Tons of E-Waste Produced Each Year! - 02/19/11 08:52 AM
Keeping our planet green is everyone responsibly, and disposing of e-waste in a manner that is kind to the environment should be on every ones to do list. The Environmental Protection Agency says that only 15 percent to 20 percent of e-waste is recycled. The rest goes directly into landfills and incinerators. Just a reminder that 50 Million tons of e-waste is produced each year.
The local San Diego Waste Management company accepts TV's, laptops, monitors, stereos, fax machines, VCR's, printers., camcorders, microwaves, and cell phones, free of charge. Its center is at 925 Oconnor St. in El Cajon, Ca & … (1 comments)
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92173, San Ysidro, Ca- Zip Code Saw Biggest Increase In Sale Price. - 02/19/11 08:27 AM
92173, San Ysidro zip code saw the biggest year over year increase in home price. The median rose 112% in January to $209,000 on 14 sales. For zip codes with combined sales of 10 or more, downstown San Diego had the highest number of sales in January at 67 but that number was down from 86 a year ago in 2010.
Tierrasanta saw the largest median price drop falling from $610,000 in January 2010, to $375,000 this year 2011. a 38.5% decrease. The median price for all San Diego County homes fell to $304,000 from $333,000 in December or 8.7%.
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Nouveau Style of Art Work is Blooming @ The Carlsbad Library Cole Branch. - 02/17/11 06:51 PM
Three flower like sculptures made mostly of metal tubing now line the lawn outside Carlsbad's Georgina cole Library.
The artwork,createdby Carlsbad artist Fritzie Urquhart, was moved from a nearby scupture garden and placed in front o fthe library more than a week ago.
The approximately 12 foot tall sculptures are called "Star Light,Star Bright" "Noodles in Flight "and "Trilogee Whiz".
The art bears the essence of a hardware store, constructed of propeller fans typically found on house roofs and conduit housing for electrial wires."Star Light, Star Bright"includes photovoltaic globes that absorb and store energy from the sun in the day and … (2 comments)
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Civic Center Library In Oceanside, Ca. Re-Opening March 2, 2011. - 02/17/11 07:05 AM
Work on the Oceanside Public Library Civic Center Branch's extensive renovation is scheduled to be completed March 2, library officials said.
The $533,000 renovation calls for new carpeting and furniture, a coffee area with new seating and a more open layout. Crews are finishing the lobby, including installing a new sliding glass door, and carpeting the children's room and reinstalling the shelving that was removed during the carpeting. Crews will also lay new floor tiles in the atrium.
Be sure to mark your calendars to go by and visit the newly renovated Oceanside, Civic Center Library come March 2, 2011
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Residents Living On La Costa Ave, In Carlsbad, Ca -Safety Changes Coming. - 02/16/11 05:50 AM
The City of Carlsbad city council decided this week to begin making changes to scale back one of its arterial roads from a speedy thoroughfare to a a more modest avenue.
Traffic issues on La Costa Avenue recently have been the subject of a lawsuit against the city of Carlsbad.
The street is lined with homes with drivers turning into or backing out of drive-ways onto one of Carlsbad busiest streets. In a 4-1 decision Tuesday clears the way for signs warning of reresidential driveways, speed limit signs that tell motorists their current speed and a change in striping for … (0 comments)
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Solana Beach, Ca . - Beach Parking Lots Looking @ Time Limits. - 02/15/11 08:03 AM
The City of Solana Beach is considering time limits on selected beach parking. Solana Beach city-owned beach front parking lots, which are likely heavily used by employees from businesses, may soon have a four hour limit.
The reasons for the time limits are to allow more visitors access to the lots 82 spots across the from Fletcher Cove. The lot was dedicated to public use after
Solana beach developed Fletcher Cove Park in 2006. The city, however has received several complaints about limit parking at the beach.
The city of Solana Beach has concluded after a brief investigation that the parking … (1 comments)
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San Marcos, Ca. Getting New Resstaurant! - 02/13/11 01:13 PM
Five Guys Burgers and Fries a Virginia Based chain with a passionate following is opening its first North County location in San Marcos this month.
The fast casual burger restaurant will be next to Sprouts in the Grand Plaza center on Las Posas Rd. A tentative opening is set for February 25, 2011,
Forty pople will be hired to work in the 2,700 square foot restaurant.
More location are on tap to be open in in the North San Diego community.
Five Guys first opened in 1986 in Arlington, Va. not too far from the Pentagon. In 2002 its owners a … (1 comments)
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Local Survey ---City of Carlsbad, Ca. A Winner. - 02/13/11 10:57 AM
Local Survey Says Carlsbad, Ca. A Winner.
A recent survey sanctioned by the city of Carlsbad found that most Carlsbad residents enjoy living in the city of Carlsbad and more than three fourths were confident in the city's government.
This survey was conducted by BW Research Partnership, Inc. They called 1,000 residents - including councilman Mark Packard who said he identified himself as a member of the City council.
Ninety six percent of those questioned said the quality of life is good or excellent and 92 percent said they were satisfied with the job the city was doing. The survey covered … (0 comments)
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San Diego Zoo Welcomes New Addition! - 02/13/11 08:20 AM
It's A Boy!
San Diego Zoo proudly announced the arrive of the newest member of the San Diego Zoo family a "baby hippo".
Two of the San Diego Zoo's hippos welcomed a baby hippopotamus around 11:30 a.m. Mother and father Funani and Otis have lived together in the Zoo's hippo habitat for two years.
The baby arrived after two hours of labor, which is generally common for hippos. Birthday is January 26th, 2011.
The baby hippo has been on display since its birth, visitors can sneak a peek at it in the exhibit with its mother.
The calf is named Adhama, which … (5 comments)
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"Top Gun" Home In Oceanside, Ca. Celebrates 25th Anniversary. - 02/12/11 09:55 AM
Oceanside Conference & Visitors Burea is promoting a 25th anniversary party for the "Top Gun" naval aviator movie that starred Tom Cruise and area shooting locations that inluded some in the city. "Oceanside became well-know for the "Top Gun" house "a historic coastal bungalow that was used as the home of Charlie, the character played by (Kelly) McGillis. Many visitors seek out the house. The home is located within walking distance to the Oceanside pier and other shopping amenities.
The house is located on a site that has long been approved for a new 4-star resort. Due to the community's affection … (3 comments)
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San Diego Gas & Electric Rolling Out New Energy Efficient Program. - 02/12/11 08:30 AM
A company called Opower is working with San Diego Gas & Electric to analyze how millions of people use electricity in an effort to promote conservation.
The end result is a piece of paper mailed to every customer telling them how they measure up to their neighbors.
If you're doing better than average you get one smiley face. If you're doing great you get two.
If you're using more power than most no smiley face for you. In other location the mailings have resulted in power savings of 3 percent to 6 percent.
Behind this program is a very sophisticated software … (0 comments)
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Local City of Carlsbad, Ca To Hold Green Business Expo In March 2011. - 02/11/11 08:15 AM
The City of Carlsbad is gearing up for its Business is Green Expo on March 16,2011. Sponsor by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. This event will be located at the Windmill Banquet Room, 890 Palomar Airport Rd. Carlsbad, Ca 92008. So mark your calendar and come visit; Entrance fee: Free.
Green Expo is a celebration of the environment, animals, healthy living, community and social consciousness. Promotes Green and environmentally conscious products and companies and encourages people to discover what they can do for the Earth and all of its inhabitants by switching to Green products.
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International Regatta To Sail On San Diego Bay March 2011. - 02/10/11 08:55 AM
San Diego Bay will be the site of an international sailing competition called the RC 44 regattas that will run March 2-6, 2011.
The event is drawing 14 identical 44-foot-long boats, each with its own crew of eight people. It is part of an overall series of six regattas held in cities around the world.
This year's RC 44 regattas were held in such places:
Dubai:
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Canary Islands.
The races should attract plenty of spectators. The RC 44 matches will be easily accessible to the public from many vantage points along the bay including some … (1 comments)
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South Section Of Vista, Ca. to Welcome RV's & Storage Facility Opening! - 02/09/11 09:12 PM
An RV & Boat storage yard in South Vista, which sparked controversy when it was first proposed in 2008 is having its grand opening next week.
The Vista Chamber of commerce is hosting its monthly mixer at North County RV & Boat Storage on the northeast corner of Sycamore Avenue and Melrose Drive.
The 8.7 acre site has been transformed from a barren lot into 400 space storage lot.
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Multiple Uses Can Be Found @ San Luis Rey Bike Trail, Oceanside, Ca. - 02/08/11 06:38 PM
Gets your gear and ride/drive over to San Luis Rey Bike Trial in Oceanside, California. The 9 mile paved multi-use trail that runs through Oceanside, although primarily designed for cyclists, this trail is also great for walkers, runners, hikers and skaters. Equestrians and all motorized vehicles are prohibited.
Mostly flat and relatively straight, the trail serves an easy workout for adults and kids of all ages and an eco-friendly commuter alternative. Ten parking and access locations for the trail are scattered along it making it convenient for people to enter and exit the trail.
Restrooms are near the parking and … (1 comments)
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San Diego, Ca. County Clerk Offers Valentine's Deal - 02/07/11 08:08 AM
San Diego County recently announced extended office hours for couples looking to tie the knot or renew their wedding vows on Valentine's Day. The office at 1600 Pacific Highway will be open from 8AM, to 5PM, for licenses and ceremonies.
Valentine's Day wedding reservations are filling up quickly. Couples will be accommodated who want to be married by staying open later and assigning additional staff to help couples that do not have an appointment.
A $100.00 "Sweetheart Deal" will be offered with no blood test or mandatory waiting period required. Mementos and various other souvenirs will be available to commemorate … (0 comments)
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San Diego, Ca. Getting "New Burger Lounge"! - 02/06/11 09:47 AM
San Diego, Ca. is soon to get the expanding L.A. burgeoning Burger Lounge in the infamous Gas Lamp Quarters, in San Diego, Ca.
Know for its $7.95 burgers made with organic grass-fed beef, Burger Lounge currently boasts five restaurants with a sixth and seventh planned this year.
The location in the Gas Lamp Quarters will be tentatively openly in June 2011.
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Out With The Old In With The New-San Marcos High To Be Demolished! - 02/06/11 09:26 AM
This coming fall's freshman class at San Marcos High will be attending no less four different campuses during there four years in high school. The 50 year old San Marcos High School will demolished and rebuilt as the first project funded by Proposition K the $287 million bond measure passed in November. Students would begin the fall 2011 semester on the current campus on West San Marcos Boulevard, move next winter to a temporary campus a few miles away and return two years after that when the new high school is complete,. Moving students off campus during construction meets three goals:
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Sea World San Diego To Debut "New" Shamu Show On Memorial Day Weekend! - 02/03/11 05:25 PM
Sea World San Diego plans to introudce a new Shamu show during Memorial Day weekend that will highlight education & conservation in a bid to inspire guests to help keep the planet healthy, the parks officials s recently disclosed.
Called "One Ocean" it will replace the "Believe" show which has run for five years. The Shamu performaces which feature the marine-themed park's six killer whales swimming and leaping is a main attraction. More than 80 percent of Sea World visitors attend the Shamu Show.
"One Ocean" will look at environmental issues on a global scale, doing it in an entertaining … (0 comments)
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