Talking About Race

Written by Alexa Trotta on 19.05.2008 | North County San Diego Blogs

A Carlsbad Church is confronting the issue of race with a series of community forums, the first of which was held yesterday.  The Reverend Madison Shockley was quoted in the North County Times as saying, “I hope certainly that every person will have a better grasp of what race is and isn’t and have some [...]

Going to the Dogs?

Written by Alexa Trotta on 19.05.2008 | North County San Diego Blogs

Oceanside officials are pondering the idea of creating a dog beach in the city.  This is of course encouraging news for both the furry footed and their two-legged best friends.  The area in question is an isolated stretch of beach just south of the San Luis Rey River mouth and it would be a great [...]

Give the Dog a Bone!

Written by Alexa Trotta on 09.05.2008 | North County San Diego Blogs

This dog certainly deserves a few extra bones after her heroic act, saving her owner from the San Diego County Witch fire that ravaged the area in fall of last year.  Ellie, the dog, awoke her owner, Helene Shaughnessy in the middle of the night as the flames lapped only 100 feet from the residence.  [...]

Do You Have Bear Awareness?

Written by Alexa Trotta on 09.05.2008 | North County San Diego Blogs

I bet you don’t….and now is the the time to stock up.  San Diego Zoo is celebrating Bear Awareness Day, a day that offers an opportunity for guests to speak one on one with bear keepers and researchers about these particular animals and the conservation work being done to save these species.  In fact there [...]

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