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The San Diego Traveler

Archive for June 2007

June 22nd, 2007

Did You Hear That?

At approximately 12:46 PST today, I heard two quick, loud bangs that sounded like large rocks hitting my garage.  I ran outside to see what it was, and found my neighbor outside, wondering the same thing.
The first thought that crossed my mind was shelling at the marine base, but it was too loud, too near.
A […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

June 21st, 2007

This Weekend in San Diego County (June 23-24)

This first weekend of summer will be a busy one around the county.  With the beautiful weather, it’s a sure bet that the beaches will be packed. 
In addition to the usual attractions (SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, LegoLand, Balboa Park, Old Town), here’s what you’ll find around San Diego county this weekend:
Saturday, June 23

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By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

June 20th, 2007

Great Scot! It’s the San Diego Highland Games!

It’s time for a meeting of the clans!  The Scots, and those who wish they were, will meet this weekend to compete at the San Diego Highland Games in Brengle Terrace Park (Vista).
If you’ve never been to the Highland Games, you should have no problem finding them.  The bagpipes can be heard for miles around!  When […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

June 19th, 2007

San Diego County - A Treasure for Gemologists

Pala Indian Reservation
Do the stories of the California Gold Rush stir something within you?  Have you ever thought about prospecting for gems?  Well you can, right here in San Diego county!
You may not be aware of the Pala Mining District in North County San Diego.  Although various types of gems have been discovered in the […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 3 comments

June 18th, 2007

The San Diego Special Edition - June 18, 2007

Welcome to the June 18, 2007 San Diego Special Edition. This is a monthly gathering of San Diego bloggers, as well as bloggers visiting San Diego. The San Diego Special Edition gives all of our readers a wider range of voices of San Diego. If you like what you read, please let the writers know, […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 4 comments

June 17th, 2007

Calling All San Diego Bloggers

San Diego now has a monthly blog carnival!
The San Diego Special Edition
There are so many talented writers with blogs about San Diego County, as well as bloggers writing articles about their travels here, we’re going to gather together once a month to share our favorite articles. 
To participate, you only need to submit a link to your favorite article […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

June 16th, 2007

What Does the Vista Teachers Association Think About VUSD’s Hiring Practices?

If you live in Vista, and missed the meeting of the School Board on Thursday night, you missed the debate about a subject that galvanized the teachers and the community - the loss of teaching contracts by many temporary teachers who have proven themselves in every way possible. 

The first hint that something was stirring was […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

June 15th, 2007

This Weekend in San Diego

In addition to the usual attractions (SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, LegoLand, Balboa Park, Old Town), here’s what you’ll find around San Diego county this weekend:
Saturday, June 16

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By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

June 15th, 2007

Teaching Applicants - Stay Away from Vista

It’s 1 a.m. and I just returned from the VUSD Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees.  For all I know, it’s still going.
I stayed through a couple of hours of board business and presentations, followed by more hours of impassioned parents, students, and teachers, pleading for the livelihoods of the teachers whose contracts have not been […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 6 comments

June 14th, 2007

Desertscapes: Capturing Light and Shadow

 
There’s a new show at the Oceanside Underground Photo Gallery, featuring the southwest deserts.  The featured artist, Peter A. Nagainis, explains his focus:
“Much of my work is done out of concern for the deserts which are a fragile ecosystems, easily prone to damage by human encroachment.  Each animal and plant has struggled years to grow […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments