On Monday, students will return to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School from spring break and the campus will begin using stronger security protocols.As part of the stricter safety measures, students must use clear backpacks. Students will be provided with free ones Monday and they will be the only type of…
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In an era when “fake news” has become a cynical, overused phrase that stretches the boundaries of credibility itself, academics and journalists are trying to restore some order.On April 11, the seventh annual conference on civility and civic dialogue will convene at the University of San Diego to discuss how…
Thought the flu season was over? Think again!The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning of a possible second flu wave. The second strain of the deadly H3N2 virus has now overtaken influenza A. Flu B is typically not as severe as Flu A, but for young children it…
There’s probably a pun in the likely demolishing in the historic Ups-N-Downs roller rink in Escondido, but I’ll spare you.The building was constructed in 1950 and the rink opened in 1952. Now, after decades of couples’ skates, disco, birthday parties and probably a lot of the chicken dances, the once…
Photos By Sandra Small Photographer. The Proprietor’s Reserve Wine Bar at the Riviera Supper Club on Tuesdaynight, March 27th had a crowd of fun-loving people. The noise in the room was a testament to the great conversation and networking that was happening. What a great time to mix and mingle and be “up…



