Dog days of summer are here…
Once in a while, as we hit this time of year, people will say we are in the dog days of summer. While our furry friends probably feel that way everyday at the dog beach, it can often refer to the longer, hotter days we experience now. This month, between time at the beach, surf and soaking up that summer…
Access Youth Academy Tennis Social
A fun tennis tournament and afternoon social was held to benefit Access Youth Academy, a non-profit founded in 2006 to transform the lives of underserved youth through its four pillars of academic achievement, health and wellness, leadership and social responsibility through the sport of squash. AccessYouthAcademy.org Chris Brake Photography
Del Mar Rotary Sunset Soiree
The Del Mar Rotary held their annual Sunset Soiree at the Del Mar Plaza in May. Food tastings from local restaurants with wine pairings and more were enjoyed by attendees. The beautiful sunset was dramatic despite the May grey earlier in the day. Photography Chris Brake. DelMarRotary.org
Around Town
MiraCosta College women’s volleyball standout Breanna Kirklen has been selected as the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference’s Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2015-16. Kirklen, 19, is the third MiraCostan to earn the recognition in the past four years. She prepped at The Classical Academy High School in Escondido before enrolling at MiraCosta College two years ago. As a freshman, she…
Meet the Makers
Childhood friends and founders Rob Robbins and Shane Stanger are San Diego natives who always had a dream of starting a restaurant together. Both went to school at Torrey Pines High. In late 2012, they decided to drop their respective careers in different cities and come home to pursue their dream. The Baked Bear was born! Their craft homemade ice…
The Key To Financial Freedom
We’re living longer, social security is abysmal, and often people are living beyond their means. While all of this may sound dreary, financial advisor and author, Laurie Itkin, says there are still ways to come out ahead. Also known as "The Options Lady", Itkin lives in Carmel Valley and serves clients throughout the country. She’s also a mentor to women…
Homegrown Wall Street Finance
When you hear the term Wall Street, it conjures images of New York City, Lower Manhattan, and the Financial District. But the power and might of Wall Street stretches all across our vast country. All the major stock exchanges are now fully computerized in this digital age. One no longer needs to be present on the floor of the New…
