Those who took in the pro golf and spectacular weather at Torrey Pines today also saw a number of paragliders in the background. It reminded me of our reader Murph checking out the bluff-front houses: Here's how he described his close calls: During my “formative”...
Local Flavor
#WeAllCount
I got an early start this morning and joined the nationwide annual event of counting our homeless population. About 50 volunteers met at the Encinitas headquarters of the Community Resource Center on Second Street downtown at 4:00am today. We split up into...
Climate Zones
From Sunset magazine: ZONE 23: Thermal belts of Southern California’s coastal climate One of the most favored areas in North America...
63% Chance of Getting A Discount in SD
But not much of a deal - maybe 2% or 3% under list price on average. Stats for detached-homes sold in San Diego...
Kemp Back On Market
Matt Kemp, who is back with the Dodgers following an offseason trade, has put his mansion in the Heritage Estates, a guard-gated community in Poway, back up for sale. The asking price is $7.95 million. Features of the 15,884-square-foot home, which Kemp has spent...
Methane in Chula Vista
Hat tip to Richard for sending this in: Methane and volatile chemicals such as benzene have been discovered underground at a yet-to-be completed Otay Ranch project that is marketed as one of the largest planned housing developments in the U.S. Homebuyers in the Chula...
Homeless Tour
While Congress deliberates the winners of their tax reform, the number of havenots seems to be growing. An article in the U-T today showed nearly 10,000 homeless people in SD County, and 55,000+ in L.A. County. Here's an up-close view of the growing tent cities...
Lilac Fire
It's going to be a long night in Bonsall.... Day Two starts out quiet, and with no wind:
Bel Air Fire
Another fire broke out this morning near the 405 freeway in Bel Air, and it reminded me of the Big One in 1961 when 484 homes were lost. As a result of this fire, the City of Los Angeles was able to initiate a series of fire safety policies and several laws,...
Holiday Events
Events Calendar for December 2017! The year 2017 is officially winding down! (Where did it go?!!) There are so many activities and holiday events throughout San Diego but here are some great ones to check out - once you get all of your holiday shopping done of course!...