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Complementary Competition

May 14, 2012 2 Comments

As the month of April ended, it marked the half-way point of the 60-day review period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report concerning the proposed One Paseo project. Since March 29, 2012, decision-making authorities have been receiving letters, emails and phone calls from the community, expressing both positive and negative sentiment about the development. Since the decision to […]

Helpful Activities for a Successful 2020

February 25, 2020 No Comment

Gazpacho is the Carmel Valley Life pet of the month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 10 year old, 14 pound, male, Domestic Short Hair cat with a Blue and White coat. Just like the soup he’s named after, Gazpacho kitty is cool and refreshing. He loves finding a lap to sit on […]

La Jolla Hosts heART WALK

February 4, 2020 No Comment

La Jolla Village Art Galleries Celebrate Love with Free “heART © Walk” on February 8 from 12 – 3 PM Enjoya La Jolla, a free monthly event occurs every second Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM in La Jolla Village and features live music, entertainment, fantastic shopping, tasty treats, and other surprises. Each month […]

Managing College Rejection Letters

April 23, 2019 No Comment

When 17 year-old Fred received his third rejection letter from the total of ten universities he had applied to for next year, he began to really worry. He has spent his last two years of high school taking very difficult classes, including many AP (Advanced Placement) classes, in order to raise his GPA (Grade Point […]

Saving the Earth & Saving Money At The Family Swap Meet

April 18, 2019 No Comment

Local Families Line Up for Bargains on Baby Gear and Kids Items With Earth Day coming up, many local parents are thinking about how to reduce the amount of baby and kids items that they use for a short time and then throw away. For years, local parents have flocked to Parent Connection’s family swap […]

The Wine and Wonders of Côtes du Rhône

February 28, 2019 No Comment

Though not in the midst of wine country, Carmel Valley is replete with wine loving residents, and local Cynthia Dial recently explored one of France’s wine regions to unearth its best. Shhhh! It’s a bit of a secret — Côtes du Rhône wine. Until I traveled to the Rhône Valley in Provence and made the […]

Herald and Gerald, Adoptable Dogs Moving into thier new “Cottage Kennel”

October 16, 2018 No Comment

Encinitas, CA – Herald and Gerald, a bonded pair of blind, 13 year old Chihuahua / Dachshunds, lived in a wire crate for seven months before being transferred to your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) through the Friends of County Animal Shelters program. On Wednesday afternoon shortly after 1:00 they’ll move into their newly remodeled […]

Can I Get a Gut Check?!

August 24, 2017 1 Comment

If you haven’t already made the commitment, its time to make those annual ‘resolutions’ to get your act together. This is the year to get put those elastic pants away and into another shape besides round. No more fooling around, get a gut check! You’re gonna make it happen this year. Sound familiar? For many, […]

Hold onto your Dog! Step onto the Log! Rattlesnake Season is Here!

April 20, 2017 No Comment

Spring brings out Rattlesnakes following winter hibernation. Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) is reminding pets (and their people) that they can avoid snakebite by following a few simple rules. “Sunset is when you’re most likely to encounter a rattlesnake,” says RCHS spokesman John Van Zante. “People need footwear that gives protection. Keep your dog […]

The First Time EVER That Dogs Will Be Allowed in The Carlsbad Flower Fields!

March 28, 2017 No Comment

Dogs will be allowed in the Carlsbad Flower Fields for the first time ever during “Fashion, Flowers, and Fido” on Thursday, April 6th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. The event at The Flower Fields at 5704 Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad will also include designer brand clothing from Carlsbad Premium Outlets, “Wag and Swag Bags” while […]

Venture Into the Glam and Glitz

March 7, 2017 No Comment

Though only two or so hours from the Carmel Valley San Diego, Beverly Hills showcases another world. Venture into that glam and glitz world with local travel journalist Cynthia Dial. STEP INTO HOLLYWOOD’S GOLDEN AGE AT MONTAGE BEVERLY HILLS Let me introduce you to Montage Beverly Hills. It’s two blocks from Rodeo Drive, across from […]

The “5K Paw Walk in the Garden”

February 2, 2017 No Comment

There’s an old saying about having done something four times and needing “One for the Thumb.” Here it is! The Fifth annual “5K Paw Walk in the Garden” will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 8 AM until noon. Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) and the San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) are […]