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October featured artist: Nora Sanders

By Linda Michael | Foothills Art Association Nora Sanders Curran fell in love with Chinese brush painting (better known as Sumi-e in the U.S.) while living in China. Then, while living in London, she studied with Chinese masters Qu Lei Lei, Cao Xiao Li and Xu Jongming. Now a resident…

Five must-see attractions of Taos

By Nancy Stern | Travel Tales Ask a local what brought them to live in Taos, New Mexico and they would likely answer, “I think I was called to be here.” The area’s art and culture, serene mountain views, eclectic food scene, early history, and unique architecture will keep visitors busy…

A roadside attraction

Jeff Clemetson | Editor Dinosaur sculpture goes up on site of future housing development Jeff Phair and his wife were enjoying a Labor Day drive through the backcountry around Temecula when the dinosaur “came up.” That’s the way Phair described how he came across the sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus rex that…

Intergenerational Games

Event date: October 11, 2018 Event Time: 09:30 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: 4200 Parks AvenueLa Mesa, CA 91942Description:This “Olympic” style event pairs active Adults 50+ with Youth 7-12 years. Activities are non-competitive, easy, fun and FREE! Lunch & T-Shirt provided. Pre-Registration is required by October 1. Source: City of La…

Mini Sultans cheerleaders bring giant spirit

One Friday night every year, the sidelines at Santana football games get packed as tight as the stands for the Mini Sultans Cheer Clinic. This year, 89 kids ages three to 13 joined the cheerleaders for a week of practice that culminated in a halftime show during Santana’s game against…

‘Dinged-up’ Santana drops final non-league game in preseason

Santana’s athletic trainers have had a busy season. Already starting wide receiver Sean Iverson at quarterback, the Sultans lost a couple more players in their 27-13 loss against Mar Vista. “We’ve got some guys dinged up,” head coach Tim Estes said. “We had a dislocated shoulder and a concussion tonight,…

Vaqueros among front-runners in 2018 cross country season

The El Capitan Vaquero Stampede officially faced off the 2018 high school cross country season Aug. 25 at Lakeside’s Lindo Lake. Top East County female runners included Valhalla sophomore Peri Kraft (first in the Division II girls frosh/soph race with a time of 9:43), Christian sophomore Alaina Zamorano (first the…

Our nation has turned away from its source of strength

It has been said that when a nation begins to decline, that morality, respect for others and virtuous living become absent or nonexistent within their population. The nation of Israel went through this same cycle over and over again. When their situation in life worsened they would call upon their…

La Mesa Oktoberfest 2018

Since 1973, La Mesa Oktoberfest has been attracting over 100,000 people from across San Diego and Southern California for three FREE days of elevated family-friendly entertainment, tons of top notch German food, live music, and of course, beer! Keeping in line with the traditional timeline of Oktoberfest celebrations in Munich,…

Big Acts at Petco Park Mean Big Business for Nearby Bars, Restaurants

Petco Park brought more than just big acts for its concerts this weekend; it also brought big businesses for nearby businesses. Social Tap Eateries employees say this weekend’s lines were wrapped around the restaurant. Nestor School Community Mourns Principal Lost to Cancer “When you’re dealing with a concert that’s sold…

Massive Tree Falls in Coronado Park

A large tree fell in a community park in the heart of Coronado Wednesday. A loud crack was heard before the Italian stone pine tree fell to the ground in the middle of Spreckels Park at approximately 5:15 p.m. Route 91 Survivors Heal Together at Jason Aldean Concert in Chula Vista…

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