Linda McIntosh
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San Diego Humane Society runs photo contest spotlighting pets
The March Meowness contest, run by the San Diego Humane Society, is open to all pets, from furry to feathered and scaly — and it's free to enter → Read More
San Diego Humane Society's Walk for Animals — North County is canceled Saturday because of rain
The San Diego Humane Society's Walk for Animals — North County that was planned for Saturday has been canceled because of the forecast for rain and bad weather → Read More
Sports stars, record breakers highlighted in new exhibit at Valley Center History Museum
A new exhibit at the Valley Center History Museum, titled “Historic Hometown Sports Stars,” spotlights 17 Valley Center men and women whose athletic achievements have broken records → Read More
Cat lovers to gather at Cat Camp this weekend; meet 'The Cat Daddy' and 'Kitten Lady'
Feline-focused festival features Jackson Galaxy from Animal Planet's 'My Cat From Hell,' among other cat advocates → Read More
Wounded military from around world headed to Camp Pendleton for adaptive sports invitational
13th annual Marine Corps Trials set for Feb. 28 to March 12 at Camp Pendleton → Read More
San Diego Humane Society waives dog adoption fees through Sunday
Adoption fees for adult dogs are waived Feb. 14-19 during the San Diego Humane Society's 'Find Your Perfect Match' promotion → Read More
Encinitas makes top 50 'Places to Travel' list
Encinitas makes Forbes Advisor Magazine’s 'Best Places to Travel in 2023' → Read More
Music Men bring Singing Valentines back to North County
Singing Valentines are back — the in-person kind —with four men dressed up in their Valentine's Day best with red bow ties and red-and-white-striped vests singing old classics like 'Let Me Call You Sweetheart' → Read More
Looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Check out these community events in San Diego County
From a chocolate festival and singing valentines to a Super Love Jam, there are plenty of Valentine's Day activities to choose from in San Diego County → Read More
Orphanage in Baja raising money to build nursery for babies
Carlsbad resident leading fundraising effort for Rancho de los Niños, which provides home for more than 80 orphans and abandoned children → Read More
Volunteers sought to identify historical photos in North County from the late 1960s to early 2000s
Volunteers sought to identify historical photos in North County from 1968 to 2001 that were taken by newspaper photographer Dan Rios → Read More
Housing for homeless and low-income community members going up in Oceanside
A groundbreaking was held for a housing community geared to homeless and very low income residents Jan 17 at a vacant lot on Greenbrier Drive between Apple Street and Oceanside Boulevard, just east of Interstate 5, and near the Crouch Street Sprinter Station → Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be celebrated with events across San Diego County
Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be celebrated with events across San Diego County → Read More
Where to recycle your Christmas tree: a guide for San Diego County
Christmas trees can be recycled curbside on collection days or brought to drop-off locations throughout San Diego County → Read More
Groundbreaking for animal hospital and expansion at Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Construction fences are going up and bulldozers are moving in at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas as the animal shelter, established in 1960, prepares to build a bigger animal hospital and education center → Read More
A guide to Hanukkah celebrations taking place in San Diego County
Celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah include the lighting of menorahs and festive music in San Diego, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside and Carmel Valley → Read More
At last, a statue of Camp Pendleton's namesake
A bronze statue of Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton is slated to be unveiled Dec. 1 on base → Read More
Holiday festivities, Christmas parades, tree lightings and light shows: a guide to holiday events across San Diego
Holiday festivities are getting underway in communities across San Diego County. Here’s a guide to parades, community holiday shows, Christmas tree lighting ceremonies, light shows, and festivals to celebrate the season. Check the venues’ websites for updates. → Read More
A guide to Veterans Day parades, tributes, patriotic programs across San Diego County
Veterans Day is Nov. 11 and communities will gather to honor those who served the country in the armed forces. Here is a San Diego County guide to Veterans Day ceremonies, parades and patriotic programs → Read More
Día de los Muertos festivities happening across North County
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivities are taking place throughout North County for communities to gather to remember the lives of loved ones. Events feature Mariachi bands, community ofrendas, marigolds and ballet folklorico dancers, along with Mexican food. → Read More