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Local leader embodies yoga lifestyle
DEL MAR — It’s 9:30 a.m. and Stacy McCarthy is standing on the asphalt behind Albertsons on Via de la Valle, clasping her hands together in the iconic namaste gesture.
Film review: Abrams continues ‘Trek’s’ bold adventure
J.J. Abrams’ second installment of the Star Trek movies, “Star Trek Into Darkness,” is as visually spectacular as it is emotionally gripping, presenting the world with an exhilarating sci-fi adventure that will leave audiences wowed.
Farmers market to sprout on State Street soil
CARLSBAD — After fading for the past few years, the Carlsbad Farmers Market has been given the chance to sprout on new soil on State Street.
Council sets fees, food trucks can return
DEL MAR — Having already established the when, the where and the how food trucks can operate in Del Mar, council members set the how much at the April 6 meeting, approving a $350 charge for first-time applicants and a $175 annual renewal fee.
Te’o, Fluker run with the ones in OTAs
SAN DIEGO — The Chargers began their search for the best 53 players Monday with the opening of OTAs.
Sophie Barker discovers new sound, voice
SOLANA BEACH — This month, singer Sophie Barker and her band, along with fellow British alt-music group The Egg are embarking on a West Coast tour.A former singer with Zero 7 and Groove Armada, Barker said she was excited to be venturing into new territories and had the idea that the two groups should do [...]
Former council woman receives honors
CARLSBAD — Former Carlsbad City Council member Ann Kulchin received an award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for her achievements while working as a member of the Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA) Board of Directors for 22 years.
San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy within reach of buying Gateway property
Cardiff-by-the-Sea — The San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy (SELC) has sent out letters, set up booths at community events and even asked for $1 million in exchange for naming rights — all for the purpose of buying Gateway Park.
Chargers make sizeable moves in the draft
SAN DIEGO — D.J. Fluker has hands the size of small frying pans, a shoe size of 22. On Thursday, the Chargers made a sizeable choice, literally, using their 11th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft to select the 22-year-old, 6 foot 5 inch, 339 pound offensive tackle.
Walking for a cure
Approximately 3,174 walkers participated in the annual MS Walk at Legoland on April 21 to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis.

