The Marshall Tucker Band excited to return to the Belly Up
After over a year of near silence, live music returns to San Diego this summer and one of the first bands to welcome an enthusiastic audience back are the veteran...
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The Marshall Tucker Band excited to return to the Belly Up
After over a year of near silence, live music returns to San Diego this summer and one of the first bands to welcome an enthusiastic audience back are the veteran...
The Marshall Tucker Band excited to return to the Belly Up
After over a year of near silence, live music returns to San Diego this summer and one of the first bands to welcome an enthusiastic audience back are the veteran...
Inside the Belly Up’s return
“Hearing about the pandemic in March 2020 was like watching a slow moving train coming towards you,” re Chris Goldsmith, president, Belly Up Entertainment.“It’s moving at 2 mph, but...
Inside the Belly Up’s return
“Hearing about the pandemic in March 2020 was like watching a slow moving train coming towards you,” re Chris Goldsmith, president, Belly Up Entertainment.“It’s moving at 2 mph, but...
Inside the Belly Up’s return
“Hearing about the pandemic in March 2020 was like watching a slow moving train coming towards you,” re Chris Goldsmith, president, Belly Up Entertainment.“It’s moving at 2 mph, but...
Artist Baseera Khan on searching for meaning and identity
A handmade wool prayer rug, with materials imported from Kashmir, showcases bursts of color alongside political and religious imagery. Titled "Purple Heart," it is indicative of Baseera Khan's larger body...
Inside the golden history of Encinitas’ La Paloma Theatre
As the 93rd annual Academy Awards are set to get underway on Sunday, April 25, one of this year’s major contenders is the acclaimed Minari. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung...
Carmel Valley student to compete on sports reality show
Aaron Wang devoured the first season of All-Round Champion, a teen sports competition series from the streaming platform BYU.TV. “The thought entered my head to apply for it when they...
Their careers as actors and singers evaporated because of COVID-19. Now they’re baking cakes and making candles
It’s lunchtime at Laura Bueno's house in El Cajon and her three young children are eager to chow down. “I’m sorry if I seem distracted,” she says, running back and...
Local authors help people reset their relationship with technology in new book ‘Experience Nature Unplugged: A Guide to Wellness in the Digital Age’
As the one year anniversary of the coronavirus comes and goes this month, Encinitas residents Sebastian Slovin and Sonya Mohamed are reflecting on the myriad of ways people have grappled...
Local author Matthew Wolf releases latest in fantasy novel series
Like many grappling with the results of a world turned upside down thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, author and Solana Beach resident Matthew Wolf has learned to adapt to these...
New York indie-pop act Porches headed to the Belly Up
While the singer-songwriter Aaron Maine, otherwise known as his moniker Porches, is currently sitting in his Chinatown apartment, his mind is on his tour, which includes a stop at...
For Il Volo, spreading Italian culture through song
The 25-year-old baritone Gianluca Ginoble knows full well that opera and classical music are mostly known courtesy artists from older generations, whether the late Luciano Pavarotti or longtime star Andrea...
From regional theater to breakout Disney star, Oceanside native Joshua Bassett reflects on his rise
When he was 8, Joshua Bassett starred in a North County production of Disney’s smash hit "High School Musical." Little did he know that nearly a decade later, he would...
Rising CCA writer’s work featured in playwright festival
When the Playwrights Project unveiled its 35th annual iteration of its Plays by Young Writers Festival, a familiar North County name popped up: Izzy Ster, a 16-year-old Carmel Valley resident...
Rising CCA writer’s work featured in playwright festival
When the Playwrights Project unveiled its 35th annual iteration of its Plays by Young Writers Festival, a familiar North County name popped up: Izzy Ster, a 16-year-old Carmel Valley resident...
For generations of San Diegans, December Nights has delivered unforgettable family experiences
Carolyn Wormser has vivid memories of participating in a longstanding San Diego holiday tradition with her young sons in tow. “It was always such an enchanting and wonderful experience,” she...
The Black Keys: How ‘two dorky dudes from Akron’ became a formidable force in rock and roll
Back in the summer of 2002, a fresh-faced Patrick Carney and his bandmate Dan Auerbach played for the first time in San Diego at the-then 75-person capacity Casbah. “I still...
The Black Keys: How ‘two dorky dudes from Akron’ became a formidable force in rock and roll
Back in the summer of 2002, a fresh-faced Patrick Carney and his bandmate Dan Auerbach played for the first time in San Diego at the-then 75-person capacity Casbah. “I still...
Hot Wheels monster trucks roaring into San Diego
Whenever Christian Norman tells strangers he drives monster trucks for a living, the answer more often than not borders on incredulity.“Honestly, they just don’t believe me,” Norman said, laughing. “Not...
CCA alumna Serena Geroe is at the forefront of jazz’s new age
When Serena Geroe was young, she vividly re car rides with her family spent listening to music blasting through stereo speakers.“My dad would play Louis Armstrong’s Hello Dolly on repeat,”...
Singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata headed to Belly Up
Somewhere on a highway between Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah, Rachael Yamagata is in a Chevy Tahoe traversing from one tour stop to another. For the veteran singer-songwriter,...
Singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata headed to Belly Up
Somewhere on a highway between Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah, Rachael Yamagata is in a Chevy Tahoe traversing from one tour stop to another. For the veteran singer-songwriter,...
Singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata headed to Belly Up
Somewhere on a highway between Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah, Rachael Yamagata is in a Chevy Tahoe traversing from one tour stop to another. For the veteran singer-songwriter,...
Greg Laswell on how his San Diego days paved his path
It’s an early Tuesday morning in the idyllic Orange County community of Newport Beach, but resident Greg Laswell’s mind is currently elsewhere.“I lived in San Diego for about 15 years,...
Greg Laswell on how his San Diego days paved his path
It’s an early Tuesday morning in the idyllic Orange County community of Newport Beach, but resident Greg Laswell’s mind is currently elsewhere.“I lived in San Diego for about 15 years,...
Hard work and DIY attitude helped stand-up comedian Jo Koy turn rejection into success
The first time stand-up comedian Jo Koy went to Netflix to propose a special of his own, the streaming giant shut him down. So, he produced it himself.“I’m glad they...
Hard work and DIY attitude helped stand-up comedian Jo Koy turn rejection into success
The first time stand-up comedian Jo Koy went to Netflix to propose a special of his own, the streaming giant shut him down. So, he produced it himself.“I’m glad they...
Thoughtful singer-songwriter The White Buffalo headed to the Belly Up
When the singer-songwriter Jake Smith, otherwise known by his stage moniker The White Buffalo, was growing up in Los Angeles he can recall a distinct recollection of his earliest brush...
Thoughtful singer-songwriter The White Buffalo headed to the Belly Up
When the singer-songwriter Jake Smith, otherwise known by his stage moniker The White Buffalo, was growing up in Los Angeles he can recall a distinct recollection of his earliest brush...
Thoughtful singer-songwriter The White Buffalo headed to the Belly Up
When the singer-songwriter Jake Smith, otherwise known by his stage moniker The White Buffalo, was growing up in Los Angeles he can recall a distinct recollection of his earliest brush...
The Bacon Brothers bring ‘The Shaky Ground Tour’ to the Belly Up Aug. 5
When The Bacon Brothers, comprised of actor Kevin and his brother, the composer Michael, were growing up in Philadelphia they’d regularly have jam sessions. Decades later, not much has changed....
The Bacon Brothers bring ‘The Shaky Ground Tour’ to the Belly Up Aug. 5
When The Bacon Brothers, comprised of actor Kevin and his brother, the composer Michael, were growing up in Philadelphia they’d regularly have jam sessions. Decades later, not much has changed....
Singer-songwriter Steven Cade to perform in several North County venues
Steven Cade’s earliest musical memory involves his grandmother. “She was a war bride from ,” Cade re. “Her German roots introduced me to polka music and she let me hold...
Singer-songwriter Steven Cade to perform in several North County venues
Steven Cade’s earliest musical memory involves his grandmother. “She was a war bride from ,” Cade re. “Her German roots introduced me to polka music and she let me hold...
Singer-songwriter Steven Cade to perform in several North County venues
Steven Cade’s earliest musical memory involves his grandmother. “She was a war bride from ,” Cade re. “Her German roots introduced me to polka music and she let me hold...
Veteran rockers Camper Van Beethoven headed to Solana Beach’s Belly Up
“I don’t the wildest show we ever played,” says Camper Van Beethoven founding member and bassist Victor Krummenacher. “We’ve played in horse barns, people’s houses, in the freezing cold...
Veteran rockers Camper Van Beethoven headed to Solana Beach’s Belly Up
“I don’t the wildest show we ever played,” says Camper Van Beethoven founding member and bassist Victor Krummenacher. “We’ve played in horse barns, people’s houses, in the freezing cold...
Veteran rockers Camper Van Beethoven headed to Solana Beach’s Belly Up
“I don’t the wildest show we ever played,” says Camper Van Beethoven founding member and bassist Victor Krummenacher. “We’ve played in horse barns, people’s houses, in the freezing cold...
He aqui 6 eventos del Orgullo de San Diego para conocer este fin de semana
El fin de semana del Orgullo de San Diego de este año tiene un significado especial."Estamos emocionados de celebrar el 50 aniversario de los disturbios de Stonewall", dice Fernando López,...
Here are 6 San Diego Pride events to check out this weekend
This year’s San Diego Pride weekend holds special significance.“We’re excited to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots,” Fernando Lopez, executive director of San Diego Pride, says of...
Here are 6 San Diego Pride events to check out this weekend
This year’s San Diego Pride weekend holds special significance.“We’re excited to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots,” Fernando Lopez, executive director of San Diego Pride, says of...
Ahead of San Diego County Fair Show, KC and the Sunshine Band frontman reflects on a smash career
It was almost 50 years ago when KC and the Sunshine Band, with its charismatic frontman known simply as KC, became a disco-infused music sensation by scoring an impressive five...
Ahead of San Diego County Fair Show, KC and the Sunshine Band frontman reflects on a smash career
It was almost 50 years ago when KC and the Sunshine Band, with its charismatic frontman known simply as KC, became a disco-infused music sensation by scoring an impressive five...
Encinitas native goes from NBA to beach volleyball court
Throughout his basketball career playing for the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns, 29-year-old Chase Budinger reached incredible heights in the NBA, and that’s aside from his...
Q&A with surfing pioneer Bing Copeland
Surfing legend Bing Copeland has had an incredible front-row seat to not only the birth of surfing, but the evolution of the sport and Southern California as a whole.The founder...
Superstar comedian set for San Diego homecoming
It’s an early Tuesday afternoon in San Diego, but halfway across the world in Beruit, Lebanon, comedian Nemr Abou Nassar, who simply goes by the stage name Nemr, is just...
Encinitas teen finding success in spearfishing
It’s an early Saturday morning and 17-year-old Ryder DeVoe is getting ready to leave Catalina Island. But instead of wrapping up a beach getaway or surf trek, the Encinitas native...
North County paralympian Perkins headed to Rio
One of North County’s very own is headed down to Rio de Janeiro. Twenty-six-year-old swimmer Roy Perkins is gearing up for his third trip to the Paralympics after making the...
North County paralympian Perkins headed to Rio
One of North County’s very own is headed down to Rio de Janeiro. Twenty-six-year-old swimmer Roy Perkins is gearing up for his third trip to the Paralympics after making the...
Encinitas musician to play at Gator by the Bay Festival
For four days during the first weekend in May, crowds are poised to flock to San Diego’s Spanish Landing Park for the annual Gator by the Bay Festival. It’s a...
Founder behind Ethika celebrating brand milestone
Malcolm McCassy, the founder and visionary behind popular underwear brand Ethika, points to his upbringing in Encinitas as the propellant for his impressive and continuing success. “I was blessed to...
Pianist Roberta Swedien to perform at Encinitas Library
On a recent Tuesday afternoon in sunny Florida, renowned pianist Roberta Swedien is discussing her March 11 show at the Encinitas Library with excitement. “I’ve never performed there before,” she...
Local actress starring in SD Rep romantic comedy
It’s early on a Thursday afternoon and Leucadia resident Carla Harting is on her way to rehearsals for “Outside Mullingar,” a San Diego Rep play opening on Jan. 21 at...
Torrey Pines volleyball star headed for UCLA, named CIF Player of the Year
If Torrey Pines senior and volleyball star Savvy Simo had her way when she was a kid, she would have pursued soccer. “I was always a big soccer player since...
Skate legend Danny Way continues to carry a ion – and break records
Thirty years ago, when North County found itself at the center of a skateboarding revolution, one young skater who quickly gained legendary status was Danny Way. Born in Oregon, Way...
Carmel Valley artist releases debut album
Inspiration can strike at any time, and for one Carmel Valley musician, that elusive moment was brought to her by a Vermont-based folk artist named Anais Mitchell. “A friend of...
Q&A with Del Mar Racetrack performer ‘Weird Al’: ‘It never gets boring’
“Weird Al” Yankovic has been a force in music since bursting onto the scene in 1983. Known for parodying popular music and lambasting culture, the satirist has enjoyed a steady...
10 years later, Hurricane Katrina inspires recollection by Encinitas author
Ten years ago this month, Encinitas screenwriter Jennifer Gremillion was living in New Orleans, not realizing that a storm brewing deep into the Atlantic Ocean would change her and her...
Singer-songwriter Vonda Shepard heads to Belly Up in Solana Beach Aug. 13 for ‘Rookie’ launch
It’s a quiet Monday in Maine, but Vonda Shepard has her mind on a gig halfway across the country — even though she’s currently on vacation. “I’m really excited for...
Rancho Santa Fe’s Taylor Fritz widely considered ‘new face of American tennis’
It’s being said in outlets such as USA Today and on ESPN: Taylor Fritz, the 17-year-old former Torrey Pines High School student, is “the most exciting young tennis player in...
Forgoing MLB Draft, TPHS baseball star headed to Notre Dame
Last month during Torrey Pines High School’s graduation, 18-year-old Jake Singer said goodbye to the friends and athletes he’s spent most of his time with throughout his esteemed baseball career....
Forgoing MLB Draft, Rancho Santa Fe baseball star headed to Notre Dame
Last month during Torrey Pines High School’s graduation, 18-year-old Jake Singer said goodbye to the friends and athletes he’s spent most of his time with throughout his esteemed baseball career....
Del Mar Racetrack concert series gearing up for another sensational season
It’s an early Wednesday afternoon and Chris Bahr, the Director of Events and Promotions at the Del Mar Racetrack, is perusing through a list of artists slated to perform...
Noted Encinitas jazz musician wins Doris Duke Impact Award
When Mark Dresser, an acclaimed jazz bass player and Encinitas resident, found out he was named one of the small number of winners of this year’s Doris Duke Impact Award,...
Ventriloquist Terry Fator gearing up for San Diego County Fair performance in Del Mar
He’s won NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” is dominating Las Vegas in a long-running stage show, has countless fans around the world, and now ventriloquist Terry Fator is taking his act...
Solana Beach entrepreneur’s book details business of Bubba Gump restaurants
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company chain of restaurants can be found all over the world — from Hong Kong to New York’s Times Square. To lift the chain into its...
Cathedral Catholic golf star advances in U.S. Open
It’s been a busy few weeks for Cathedral Catholic senior Ryan Bisharat, as his golf career is reaching new heights — all built on a bedrock of past successes in...
For Carmel Valley resident Aubrey Huff, a ion for baseball from the major leagues to Canyon Crest
Carmel Valley resident Aubrey Huff will winning the World Series while playing for the San Francisco Giants for the rest of his life. “I grew up in Texas and...
Del Mar activist prepping for Angelman syndrome walk May 16 in Carmel Valley
Del Mar resident Alice Evans has been hard at work for the past four months prepping for this Saturday’s Walk for Angelman Syndrome at Carmel Valley’s Ocean Air Park.And while...
Enchantment with magic began early for former Cardiff resident
On an early Friday afternoon in Los Angeles, Joel Ward was reminiscing about his North County upbringing. “The North County was my stomping ground,” he said. “It was definitely what...
Leucadia musician Darius Degher preparing release of sixth album
Because he started writing and performing when he was a child, Leucadia resident Darius Degher said music has been the most consistent thing in his life. “I do it for...
Torrey Pines High lacrosse stand-out Hollen has ion for the sport
He’s a team captain of the Torrey Pines lacrosse team, was just named in the nationally published Lacrosse Magazine as their West Coast Player of the Week, and recently committed...
40 years later, Surf Ride still integral part of North County flow
On Oct. 4, 1974, twin brothers Bill and Richard Bernard opened Surf Ride, a small shop a short walk from the beach in Oceanside. Odds are they had no idea...
Famed Hutchins Consort to play two dates in Encinitas
“We’re the only group in the world who play on what are called new violin family instruments.” That’s how Hutchins Consort member Joe McNalley describes his group, a renowned and...
Encinitas singer-songwriter gears up for benefit show, EP release
When Tolan Shaw was a freshman at San Dieguito Academy, he was listening to Jimi Hendrix and became inspired. “That’s when I first got into music,” he recalled on a...
Solana Beach author channels grief into inspirational debut novel, ‘Moments in Time’
Nina C. Payne had no aspirations to ever write a book, let alone a novel.“I’ve been writing since I was a little girl and it’s always been my outlet, but...
On her way to UCLA, Del Mar volleyball star rises above tribulations
For about a year, Del Mar resident and volleyball star Ryann Chandler thought she’d never play the sport again. “I absolutely did not think it would happen,” she recalled on...
Songwriter brings ion for folk music to Encinitas event
He’s been praised by the likes of Johnny Cash and Pete Seeger, and come March 21, singer-songwriter John McCutcheon takes his folk act to the San Dieguito United Methodist Church...
Torrey Pines High football star heading to San Diego State
When Jack Bailey officially committed to play for the San Diego State Aztec Football team earlier this month, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream. “My grandpa went to...
Torrey Pines High School grad gets worldwide attention for runway show
Last year for New York Fashion Week, 2003 Torrey Pines High School graduate and Rancho Santa Fe native Carrie Hammer garnered attention for a unique kind of fashion show with...
Torrey Pines High School baseball coach lands plum position with Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the most well-known and celebrated teams in sports, now has a Torrey Pines High School coach among its ranks. Ryan Sienko, the former head...
Solana Beach soccer star heads to University of Notre Dame
Hanging in Torrey Pines High School senior Ian Aschieris’ bedroom is a memento he’s kept since he was a child. “It’s one of those Thanksgiving frames that you paint in...
Love of extreme sports propels Cardiff surfboard shaper
In his 25-year career as a surfboard shaper, Chris Christenson has shaped a staggering number of surfboards. Around a whopping 20,000, in fact. “A lot has changed” since he started,...
American Idol winner David Cook to perform Feb. 23 at Solana Beach’s Belly Up
It’s a Wednesday afternoon in Nashville, and David Cook is wrapping up rehearsals for his American tour, which takes him to Solana Beach’s Belly Up on Feb. 23. “Today’s...
‘West Side Story’ revival at Spreckels Theatre to hit some different notes
“West Side Story,” the renowned New York City-set musical that centers on the epic rivalry between the Sharks and Jets street gangs and features a host of familiar songs, is...
Multitalented Encinitas artist feature sculptures in local exhibit
Since she was young, Encinitas resident Sholeh Ashtiani has been active in the arts. “I started drawing when I was a little kid,” she recalled. “My mom gave me a...
Pro skater basking in Encinitas scene
“16 solid years.” That’s how long Encinitas native and professional skateboarder Ronson Lambert has been waiting for a skate park that the thriving local scene could call its own. “We’ve...
For Del Mar basketball star Timmy Saunders, athleticism runs in the family
On a recent Tuesday afternoon, Torrey Pines High School senior Timmy Saunders had a brief break between his final class of the day and basketball practice with a group of...
Rising Australian blues singer Hamish Anderson at Solana Beach’s Belly Up Jan. 25
This time last year, 23 year-old Hamish Anderson had no idea he’d be recording and touring around the United States as a working artist with a growing fan base. Anderson,...
Former Del Mar resident publishes book of recollections on World War II homefront
When Audrey Syse Fahlberg married her husband, William, in 1938, she’d have no idea that soon their marriage and livelihoods would be put to the test, thanks to events happening...
Diabetes diagnosis was ‘speed bump, not road block’ for Indy car driver
When Charlie Kimball was first diagnosed with diabetes, he had little understanding of what it even was. “I had no knowledge,” he said from his home in Indianapolis. “I had...
Encinitas filmmaker’s ‘Island Earth’ plants seeds for change
Encinitas’ Cyrus Sutton has worn many hats over the years. As a professional surfer, he’s had a long, renowned career shredding the world’s waves, and earning sponsorships from companies such...
Aspiring Del Mar DJ dreams of success
When Del Mar resident Chris Pittard was in middle school, he had a transformative experience. “I saw (the DJ) Skrillex, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever,” he...
Former Carmel Valley football star continues sports success on ‘thriving’ University of Arizona team
One of the biggest stars to come out of the Torrey Pines football program in recent years is Jacob Alsadek, the towering 6-foot-7-inch athlete who collected a variety of notable...
For Cardiff senior, fun and philanthropy go hand in hand
It’s a Friday afternoon, and Canyon Crest senior Noah Levinson of Cardiff is on a lunch break. It’s well-deserved because, along with juggling school, he’s also the mastermind behind Hallow...
New pizza eatery prepares to ‘Blaze’ a trail in Encinitas
The hot Southern California sun isn’t the only thing firing up Encinitas residents this fall. Blaze Pizza, a fast-growing national chain of high-quality pizza, opened up shop earlier this month...
LA Philharmonic Concertmaster gearing up for Encinitas show
When Martin Chalifour was growing up in Canada, he developed a fixation on the violin. “I first started playing when I was 4,” he explained from his current home in...
Encinitas native mastermind of new online music service
Sajan Sanghvi was merely in his freshman year at UCLA when he had an idea. “I was always thinking about creating an application that sources music from every major music...