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Carlsbad resident Mike Ramirez was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in September. Within a month, he and his wife, Maureen, their children, Michael and Colleen, other family members and friends started a foundation to increase awareness, raise money for research and help others who are dealing with the disease. A Groovin’ with Godfather fundraiser is set for Aug. 5 at the Belly Up Tavern. Courtesy photo Carlsbad man turns negative into positive
CARLSBAD — When doctors told Mike Ramirez he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS and Lou Gehrig’s disease, his reaction was typical. “My whole family went into a deep funk,” h...
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Carlsbad resident Valishia Savage, Huntington Beach resident Tenley Molzahn, and Richmond, Va. resident Rozlyn Papa proudly show off their hats at the Del Mar Racetrack on July 21 during Opening Day for the 2010 Thoroughbred racing season. Photo by Daniel Knighton Opening Day at the Track
DEL MAR — Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack was held July 21. Racetrack officials reported a record attendance of 45,309 fans, nudging out last year’s record attendance of 44,907. Racing se...
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Carlsbad residents Bill Larson and Chris Nebitt compete as team Popo Nui. Photo by Daniel Knighton Bocce Ball World Championship
A record 345 teams and more than 1,000 onlookers took over Dog Beach on July 17 for the 30th annual Vigilucci’s Beach Bocce Ball World Championship. The first event held 30 years ago raised about ...
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Rancho Santa Fe resident Susan Foster, MSW, is a medical social worker, writer and firefighter advocate. In 2004 she was honored as "Firefighter for Life" by the San Diego Fire Department for her efforts to advocate for the health and safety of firefighters in the wake of an increasing number of cell towers being placed on fire stations by local government. Today, Foster challenges Congress to repeal the 1996 Telecommunications Act Sec. 704, which she says violates freedom of speech by forbidding the public to complain about health effects relating to cell tower radiation. Local woman fights wireless industry to reduce health risks
RANCHO SANTA FE — As peers marched for women’s rights and against the Vietnam War in Washington, D.C., in 1972, Susan Foster quietly accepted a position as a legislative aide in the office of ...
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<I>Del Mar residents Ivan Bajdarvanov and his 4-year-old twins, Vanessa, left, and Mia, enjoy some family time as The Smart Brothers entertain the crowd during a July 8 Concerts at the Cove performance at Fletcher Cove Park. Photo by Bianca Kaplanek</I> Smart sounds highlight Concerts at the Cove
SOLANA BEACH — Despite overcast skies and a chilly breeze, music fans young and old filled Fletcher Cove Park on July 8 to listen to the acoustic sounds of The Smart Brothers. The Carlsbad ban...
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Beaded necklaces are tossed from a float into the crowd on Neptune Avenune on July 4. Leucadia locals gather to celebrate Fourth of July
ENCINITAS — Residents who live along Neptune Avenue gathered to march down their street and celebrate Independence Day together on July 4. It’s a tradition that has gone on for an estimated 18 y...
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Library reading time is doggone fun
by Promise Yee
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OCEANSIDE — Children and more than half a dozen dogs from Love on a Leash, formerly The Foundation for Pet Provided Therapy, got together at the Mission Branch Library on July 21 for some one-on-on...
Psychiatrist subscribes to theory laughter is the best medicine
by Shelby Taylor
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ENCINITAS — Medicine, comedy and yoga have become complementary for Howard Richmond of Encinitas, all part of his body-mind-spirit triad. Richmond’s start in medicine came after two years of civi...
Golfers hit the greens, raise funds for Teens and Marines
by Alyx Sariol
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CARLSBAD — Local golfers packed the La Costa Resort and Spa greens on July 23 for an afternoon tournament to raise scholarship money at the seventh annual Teens and Marines event. Carlsbad’s Hi-N...
Songs, stories and s’mores highlight annual sleepover
by Bianca Kaplanek
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SOLANA BEACH —Campfire songs, stories and s’mores highlighted the third annual Solana Beach Family Camp Out, held July 24 and July 25 at La Colonia Park. Although sleep was in short supply, fun w...
Highway Patrol groups get more than they ask for
by Bianca Kaplanek
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RANCHO SANTA FE — The California Highway Patrol’s Senior Volunteer Patrol and Explorer Program recently received more than they asked for from the Rancho Santa Fe Association. Since 1999, the asso...
Museum hosts mixed-media Native American art exhibit
by Promise Yee
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OCEANSIDE — A crowd packed the Oceanside Museum of Art on July 10 for the opening reception of Defying Expectations: Contemporary Native American Art. The bold mixed media exhibit features contempo...
Fletcher Cove Community Center set to get spruced up
by Bianca Kaplanek
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SOLANA BEACH — Construction should begin soon after plans to refurbish Fletcher Cove Community Center and bring the aging structure into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA,...
Local car show appeals to gearheads, public alike
by Alyx Sariol
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CARLSBAD — North County’s car enthusiasts flocked to the 12th annual All-American Car Show to check out hundreds of vintage rides and support the troops July 17. Classic cars of every make and co...