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The San Diego Traveler

Archive for November 2007

November 16th, 2007

What’s Happening at HomeTurfMedia? How Will This Affect TheSanDiegoBeat?

If you’ve been wondering what’s going on at HomeTurfMedia, the rumors are true. Our blogs are dispersing to new locales throughout the blogosphere.
The good news is TheSanDiegoBeat is not going away. We will, however, soon have a new home on another network, with a new look and some other exciting changes.
More will be announced soon.  In the meantime, […]

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November 14th, 2007

Fire Damage to Local Growers

The recent firestorms in San Diego County have not only hurt families and their homes.  They’ve damaged 8,600 acres of farmland, according to Today’s Local News.
Agricultural fire damage estimates have just been released, but these figures are expected to rise.
Avocado growers have been hit particularly hard, with $24.1 million in damages.
Damages to ornamental tree and shrub […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

November 12th, 2007

Skate Demo at Westfield North County

On Saturday, November 10, amateur and pro skateboarders alike showed up at Westfield North County for a gnarly flip demo and team signing. This was part of the Feast West Coast Tour 2007.
Some came to watch the pros, others for a chance to try out the course, and many others for the free giveaways.
If […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

November 10th, 2007

This Weekend in San Diego County (November 10-11)

Things are pretty much back to normal around the county again, at least for those whose homes are still standing. This weekend, the 3-Day Cancer Walk will cover 60 miles through San Diego. If you’re looking for something else to do, there are the local attractions (SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, LegoLand, Balboa Park, Old Town). That’s […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 1 comment

November 9th, 2007

Calling All San Diego Bloggers!

This is the official call for submissions to:
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 now gathering together once a month to share our favorite articles. 
Our distinguished list of past participants include:

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November 8th, 2007

Preparing for Fires and Other Disasters

If you were fortunate enough to survive the latest fires, you may be wondering if your insurance will sufficiently cover you the next time around. I know I was. A good friend, Murray, sent me the following advice, which is being posted by permission of “Jim the Insurance Adjuster”:
Preparing for Disaster
Photograph the inside and outside of […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

November 7th, 2007

Sea Life Center to be Built in Carlsbad

Merlin Entertainments Group, owners of Legoland and other attractions throughout Europe, has announced their intention to build a $20 million Sea Life center in Carlsbad, which they expect to open this summer next to Legoland.
Sea Life Legoland will include a 36,000-square-foot, two-story aquarium featuring sea life found in the waters of California. There will also be […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

November 6th, 2007

Birding in San Diego County

The San Diego Audubon Society and Bill McCausland’s Birding San Diego County are now online.
 
This interactive map links to descriptions of 31 locations of interest to local and visiting birders. There are links to interactive maps that can provide detailed driving directions.

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November 5th, 2007

Golfing in San Diego County

With the best climate in the country, you’d expect some great golf in San Diego too, and you’d be right. We have golf courses all over the county, large and small, modest and famously lavish. Here’s the list:

3 Par at Four Points, San Diego
Admiral Baker (Navy) Golf Course, San Diego
Arrowood Golf Course, Oceanside
Balboa Park Golf […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 1 comment

November 2nd, 2007

This Weekend in San Diego County (November 3-4)

In addition to San Diego’s attractions (SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, LegoLand, Balboa Park, Old Town), there’s plenty to do around the county this weekend.

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