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Vancouver: Winter Olympics with a big-city flavor
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Distance: 1,640 miles
Travel time: 3 hours (direct flight) by air
If you’ve ever thought about taking a winter vacation trip to scenic Vancouver, this is the year. From Feb. 12-28, Canada’s largest West Coast city will host the 2010 Winter Olympics. More than 350,000 people from all over the world will descend on British Columbia, with participants from over…
Finding Value at San Diego’s Farmers Markets
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
By Christina Harrison
Find peace of mind when it comes to your produce - at your local farmers market.
At the rustic Rancho Bernardo farmers market on Friday mornings, Brian Schneider keeps up friendly conversations with his customers. While hand-sorting brilliant red and yellow cherries, he offers potential customers a sample with a smile. A walk through this or one…
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Our Editor’s Picks: The Best in San Diego Golf
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Whether you are an experienced golfer with a handicap or a beginner who is a handicap, Senior Editor Jim Dunlap offers his recommendations for where to have the most fun with an iron and little white ball
32 ways to make San Diego green
Thursday, September 10, 2009
By Merideth Kimble
Marty Benson whizzes down 32nd Street and swings around the corner on his bike. He jumps off, parks and runs inside. The environmental advocate had just completed a 30-mile trip from Encinitas to South Park, a ride that served as his daily exercise as well as the way he traveled to a meeting.
He acknowledged that it’s…
Memories of Sean
Thursday, September 10, 2009
By L.R. Wright
Sean Robins had been diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, after a routine checkup while he was a 15-year-old sophomore at Francis Parker High School.
The diagnosis was grim. Most patients only live five years. But Sean was determined to not let the challenge get the best of him. He maintained a positive…
The Best of OurCity
Friday, June 19, 2009
Sparkling beaches, relaxing spas, hiking trails, natural wonders, family picnic spots and the best of everything in our city. Welcome to the city of wonder.
San Diego has always served up pristine beaches, breathtaking views and close proximity to both mountains and desert. And it has long been a tourist destination thanks to its history. With so many offerings across the…
Water Rationing: How much can you save?
Friday, May 29, 2009
By Christina Harrison
With simple, small changes, every San Diegan can reduce their water use by the required 8 percent. By being more aggressive, you can save as much as 50 percent.
In this month’s issue of OurCity San Diego, our feature article “Water: How Much Can We Save?” gives a backdrop to the current water-rationing dilemma in…
1 in 3 Million: Every San Diegan has a story to tell
Friday, May 29, 2009
Joyce Slaughter Stockton of Pacific Beach talks about some of the pivotal moments in her life.
Untitled from Michelle Weyenberg on Vimeo.
How to choose an attorney
Friday, May 29, 2009
Hiring an attorney doesn’t have to be as complicated as it seems. Find out the OurCity Recommended Attorneys for the areas of family, personal injury, criminal, estate planning and consumer and small business finance.
Avvo, Inc., a Seattle company that rates and profiles attorneys nationwide, teamed up with OurCity San Diego magazine to present these lists of top lawyers in…
Santa Barbara Vacation: the American Riviera
Friday, May 29, 2009
by Leslie A. Westbrook
Most people’s faces light up whenever I tell them I’m from Santa Barbara. Those who know the Mediterranean-style beachside community agree that the place I call home is enviable. Showing off my easily navigable town that is situated on a South-facing bay is a pleasure. This is a good thing, since I have many friends from…
The Best Vacation Spot is Our City
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
By Priscilla Lister
You're lucky. You already live where millions of people vacation. So forget long travel times, expensive airline tickets and and pricey all-inclusive resorts. We've researched three dream theme destinations — the beach, downtown and North County — that will be relatively easy on your budget and won't take long hours to get there.
Pick one of these…
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