![Animal: Allan, 4-week-old male domestic shorthair mix; No. 911413. Where: San Diego Humane Society, North Campus, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Adoption fee: $140; includes microchip with lifetime registration, vet exam. Profile: When Allan first arrived, he thought he was “the fiercest creature, swatting and showing off his best little roar” to keep people at a distance. Now that he is feeling more comfortable and confident, he’s a “snuggle expert,” according to the shelter. Allan may do best going to a home with another cat or kitten to help him […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-pet-0707-01.jpg?w=114 "Animal: Allan, 4-week-old male domestic shorthair mix; No. 911413. Where: San Diego Humane Society, North Campus, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Adoption fee: $140; includes microchip with lifetime registration, vet exam. Profile: When Allan first arrived, he thought he was “the fiercest creature, swatting and showing off his best little roar” to keep people at a distance. Now that he is feeling more comfortable and confident, he’s a “snuggle expert,” according to the shelter. Allan may do best going to a home with another cat or kitten to help him […]")
Pet of the week: Kitten known as ‘snuggle expert’ awaiting adoption in Oceanside
Animal: Allan, 4-week-old male domestic shorthair mix; No. 911413. Where: San Diego Humane Society, North...
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Palomar Health Medical Group lists patient information possibly stolen during data breach
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![Older adults are fed up with the California homeowners insurance market crisis. AARP, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates on behalf of adults ages 50-plus and their families, has received a flood of concerns about the lack of availability and affordability of homeowners insurance in the state. In response, we put out a larger call […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/California-Wildfire-11.jpg?w=132 "Older adults are fed up with the California homeowners insurance market crisis. AARP, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates on behalf of adults ages 50-plus and their families, has received a flood of concerns about the lack of availability and affordability of homeowners insurance in the state. In response, we put out a larger call […]")
Opinion: Older Californians are up against Mother Nature
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![For years, Del Mar residents have protested the rail realignment options that include tunneling under their city. Over the last few weeks, Solana Beach residents have been caught off guard by a recently proposed alignment that would shift the route and construction impacts into their city, circumventing Del Mar. During a June 26 Solana Beach City Council meeting, many of those residents emphasized their surprise and concerns in front of three officials from the San Diego Association of Governments, the regional agency in charge of the project. Nobody disputes the need to proceed with rail realignment to get the train […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DMT-L-SB-city-hall-070424-01.jpg?w=117 "For years, Del Mar residents have protested the rail realignment options that include tunneling under their city. Over the last few weeks, Solana Beach residents have been caught off guard by a recently proposed alignment that would shift the route and construction impacts into their city, circumventing Del Mar. During a June 26 Solana Beach City Council meeting, many of those residents emphasized their surprise and concerns in front of three officials from the San Diego Association of Governments, the regional agency in charge of the project. Nobody disputes the need to proceed with rail realignment to get the train […]")
‘Where did this come from?’ Solana Beach residents surprised, concerned about latest rail realignment option
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![Producing a star-studded ballet production is not unlike the sensation of a roller coaster ride that slows at its highest point before taking a steep dive. There’s a lot of tingling anticipation mixed with a bit of terror. “It’s a very similar feeling, yes,” agreed Gulya Hartwick who, along with co-producer Sasha Gorskaya, will stage […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUT-L-TILERPECK.jpg?w=93 "Producing a star-studded ballet production is not unlike the sensation of a roller coaster ride that slows at its highest point before taking a steep dive. There’s a lot of tingling anticipation mixed with a bit of terror. “It’s a very similar feeling, yes,” agreed Gulya Hartwick who, along with co-producer Sasha Gorskaya, will stage […]")
World Ballet Festival brings Tiler Peck and much more to San Diego
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![Good morning, and welcome to the U-T Arts & Culture Newsletter. I’m David L. Coddon, and here’s your guide to all things essential in San Diego’s arts and culture this week. An ongoing exhibition in Point Loma’s Liberty Station is about more than pairs of artists teaming up to create new works – though that’s […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sut-l-womenwork.jpg?w=70 "Good morning, and welcome to the U-T Arts & Culture Newsletter. I’m David L. Coddon, and here’s your guide to all things essential in San Diego’s arts and culture this week. An ongoing exhibition in Point Loma’s Liberty Station is about more than pairs of artists teaming up to create new works – though that’s […]")
Arts and Culture Newsletter: 'Women Work Together' in new exhibit
Good morning, and welcome to the U-T Arts & Culture Newsletter. I’m David L. Coddon,...
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Carlsbad desal plant gets $19.4 million for new seawater intakes
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Encinitas to explore staircase idea for Beacon’s Beach, once again
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![Over the past eight years, family-owned Finney’s Crafthouse has grown from one restaurant in L.A.’s Westlake Village to a dozen throughout Southern California, with the latest opening Monday in Oceanside. It’s the company’s first location in San Diego County. Finney’s has taken over the 6,000-square-foot building once occupied by Davina’s Cabo Grill at Tremont Street […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sut-l-finneysburger5.jpg?w=132 "Over the past eight years, family-owned Finney’s Crafthouse has grown from one restaurant in L.A.’s Westlake Village to a dozen throughout Southern California, with the latest opening Monday in Oceanside. It’s the company’s first location in San Diego County. Finney’s has taken over the 6,000-square-foot building once occupied by Davina’s Cabo Grill at Tremont Street […]")
L.A.’s Finney’s Crafthouse opening first San Diego County restaurant Monday in Oceanside
Over the past eight years, family-owned Finney’s Crafthouse has grown from one restaurant in L.A.’s...
![It’s been more than 40 years since Alice Walker’s novel “The Color Purple” won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Walker was the first Black woman to win that coveted writing award. In the years since, her story of young Celie’s survival and coming of age continues to be told on screen and onstage. Following Steven […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sut-l-colorpurple2.jpg?w=132 "It’s been more than 40 years since Alice Walker’s novel “The Color Purple” won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Walker was the first Black woman to win that coveted writing award. In the years since, her story of young Celie’s survival and coming of age continues to be told on screen and onstage. Following Steven […]")
New Village Arts readies ‘The Color Purple’ musical in Carlsbad
It’s been more than 40 years since Alice Walker’s novel “The Color Purple” won the...
![Five San Diego restaurants have opened, or reopened in recent days. Here’s a look: XOXO brunch diner opens in North Park XOXO by Breakfast & Bubbles has opened in the North Park space formerly occupied by Breakfast & Bubbles, which was forced to close due to water damage at its 3831 Park Blvd. space. The […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sut-l-xoxo.jpg?w=132 "Five San Diego restaurants have opened, or reopened in recent days. Here’s a look: XOXO brunch diner opens in North Park XOXO by Breakfast & Bubbles has opened in the North Park space formerly occupied by Breakfast & Bubbles, which was forced to close due to water damage at its 3831 Park Blvd. space. The […]")
Five new San Diego restaurant openings and reopenings
Five San Diego restaurants have opened, or reopened in recent days. Here’s a look: XOXO...
![Good morning, and welcome to the U-T Arts & Culture Newsletter. I’m David L. Coddon, and here’s your guide to all things essential in San Diego’s arts and culture this week. The lesson that school board president Lois Green learns in Encinitas filmmaker Roman Koenig’s fictional short film “Red Blooded” “goes beyond education,” he said. “I just wish people would treat each other and themselves better. People are losing sight of the fact that we don’t see each other in each other.” Koenig’s film is about how Lois’ intolerance toward immigrants and marginalized people, including students, culminate in a dramatic […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sut-l-romankoenig-01.jpg?w=132 "Good morning, and welcome to the U-T Arts & Culture Newsletter. I’m David L. Coddon, and here’s your guide to all things essential in San Diego’s arts and culture this week. The lesson that school board president Lois Green learns in Encinitas filmmaker Roman Koenig’s fictional short film “Red Blooded” “goes beyond education,” he said. “I just wish people would treat each other and themselves better. People are losing sight of the fact that we don’t see each other in each other.” Koenig’s film is about how Lois’ intolerance toward immigrants and marginalized people, including students, culminate in a dramatic […]")
Arts and Culture Newsletter: Local filmmaker brings award-winning film home
Good morning, and welcome to the U-T Arts & Culture Newsletter. I’m David L. Coddon,...
One man arrested, one hospitalized in Vista stabbing
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San Diego County Fair starts its 20-day run in Del Mar
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Man injured after being stabbed in chest during Escondido attack
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A local tradition
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Let the fair begin
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Escondido Creek Conservancy
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New on-demand passenger van service debuts in San Marcos
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Teenager accidentally shoots himself in leg at Escondido park
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San Dieguito wetlands restoration enters the home stretch
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From tomato fields to tidal wetlands: Milestone reached for San Dieguito Lagoon restoration
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Warning: This column may cause a case of the giggles
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Peak wildfire season is coming. How risky does it look for the San Diego region this summer?
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Del Mar’s Summer Solstice celebration comes to Powerhouse Park on June 20
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Moonlight’s ‘Escape to Margaritaville’ lifted by its laid-back lead singer
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Carlsbad’s elected city treasurer announces he will retire mid-term
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Brother Benno’s marks 40 years helping struggling community members
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UCSD Health says it will expand offerings at ‘East Campus’ hospital
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Hello Betty says goodbye to downtown Oceanside location
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Motorcyclist killed in crash near Ramona
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Former Beachside Bar & Grill restaurant to become a two-story eatery with live music
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