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The San Diego Traveler

Archive for June 2007

June 30th, 2007

Models Wanted

If you’re a gorgeous model looking for a job on television, come to the Stingaree tonight. “Deal or No Deal” will hold an open audition for next season’s models starting at 6 p.m.
Casting calls have already been held in Los Angeles and Newport Beach this week, and San Diego will complete the calls.
If you’re unable […]

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June 29th, 2007

This Weekend in San Diego County (June 30-July 1)

This is the last weekend of the San Diego County Fair, so if you haven’t gone yet, now’s the time.
In addition to the usual attractions (SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, LegoLand, Balboa Park, Old Town, the beach), here’s a sampling of what you’ll find around San Diego county this weekend:
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June 28th, 2007

San Diego Airports

When you think of San Diego’s Airport, you probably think about Lindbergh Field.  It occurs to me that travelers (and many residents as well) are probably not familiar with all of San Diego county’s airports.  There are actually an even dozen public airports, and many other military and private facilities.  Starting with the largest and most famous […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

June 27th, 2007

La Jolla’s Harbor Seals

There has been an ongoing battle between a small group of people who want to reclaim Casa Beach for human recreation and those who want to protect the harbor seals’ habitat.  This is a short documentary about La Jolla’s harbor seals. 

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June 26th, 2007

Solar Technologies Coming to San Diego

Today, Mayor Jerry Sanders announced the formation of CleanTECH San Diego, a non-profit trade association that will foster and build an energy and environmental technology cluster in the greater San Diego region. 
Mayor Sanders said,
“CleanTECH San Diego will nurture and accelerate the growth of companies with environmentally friendly technologies and foster sustainable development and green […]

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June 25th, 2007

American Idol Auditions in San Diego

American Idol has just announced auditions for their seventh season, in seven cities across the country, beginning with San Diego! 
Even if you don’t win, if you become a contestant, you could become someone’s computer wallpaper, or even their Bobble Head!  (How bizarre are those?!)
To audition:
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June 25th, 2007

Carnival of Cities in New Zealand

For this week’s virtual vacation, the Carnival of Cities has traveled all the way to Christchurch, New Zealand, where Liz Lewis is hosting our tour.
The theme this week is Here, There and Everywhere, so… (drum roll please)…under no authority whatsoever, I award the prize for Most Thematic to Jul at This non-American Life, whose article, “When […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

June 24th, 2007

Grossmont Union High School District

Grossmont Union High School District in San Diego County is made up of the following 18 high schools, in addition to adult school.  If you’re looking for a school in this area, click on the link for each school, or on the district link to obtain more information.
High Schools
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June 23rd, 2007

Surfing Oceanside

The waves were mostly flat in Oceanside today, and the June gloom didn’t burn off until about 1, but that didn’t dim the spirits of beachgoers or the local surfers.
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June 22nd, 2007

What Does the Community Think About VUSD’s Hiring Practices?

I’ve written about Vista’s temporary teachers losing their jobs, warned new teaching applicants to stay away from Vista, and documented what the Vista Teachers Association thinks of VUSD’s hiring practices. 
But what about the community?  What are they saying about Vista Unified School District’s hiring practices?
At the June 14th VUSD Board meeting, the community was very vocal en masse, starting […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

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