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Team Up for a Great Cause

July 18, 2011 No Comment

A Carmel Valley Joint Effort When ever different community members can come together for a similar cause and mission, its a great thing. What’s the definition of a great cause? For me, its a purposeful movement that is taken on by more than one person for the benefit and edification of another person or […]

Hello Torrey Hills Center!

July 12, 2011 No Comment

One of Carmel Valley’s Shopping Centers There’s something special about Torrey Hills Center in the Carmel Valley San Diego community. Maybe it’s the wonderful diversity of people that visit it on a weekly basis? If you take some time to visit the center, whether it be for coffee at Starbucks, or for a last […]

The Perfect Fit

June 7, 2011 11 Comments

Carmel Valley’s Fine Clothier Ever wonder if having personalized and customized clothing would make a difference in how you feel or look? I had an opportunity to sit down with Allie Wilson, a professional clothier, and go through some of the unique processes that one must go through to get that perfect-fitting outfit. Allie […]

Why Carmel Valley, San Diego – the Espana family

May 31, 2011 No Comment

Carmely Valley Families Imagine driving through San Diego, CA on your way to visit with some family and friends and you make a random stop at the Carmel Valley San Diego community to grab a quick bite to eat. Assume for a moment that you don’t live in Carmel Valley and this is the first […]

Having a Taste of Italy, Close to Home

May 23, 2011 1 Comment

Carmel Valley’s Taste of Italy Can someone really get a taste of Italy from the comfort of one of the Carmel Valley San Diego community neighborhood restaurants? I went to visit Carlos Arroyo to find out. Carlos is the restaurant manager at “Taste of Italy,” and has worked his way to the position over several […]

From a Sky-scrapper to a Farm on a Hill

May 15, 2011 2 Comments

What does a skyscraper have in common with a farm? At a glance one may think they have nothing in common, but for Stephanie Caughlin they both at one time “housed” her dreams. On a hill in beautiful Carmel Valley, San Diego California lives a woman who’s mission is to reconnect the community through her passion. Many individuals dream of living out their passions but not many truly get the opportunity.

Turning Ideas Into Reality

April 29, 2011 No Comment

Carmel Valley High Schoolers Unite to Spread Literacy What happens when young minds like Carmel Valley San Diego community residents Samantha Becorest, Laura Xiao, Christina Alkhass, and Natalie Espinosa turn their ideas into actions? You get a fun and community building event like the Torrey Hills Book Exchange! The Torrey Hills Book Exchange is a […]