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Oceanside native, top-ranked surfer, competing in 2024 Paris Olympics
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A top ranked surfer competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer grew up in San Diego County. Caitlin Simmers, 18, is ranked No. 1 on the Women's Championship Tour for the World Surf League. Already this year, she won the Lexus Pipe Pro at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii in February and then took first place in the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach in Australia in late March/early April.
DA rules on Kansas high school baseball animal cruelty case
SEDGWICK COUNTY —In April, USD 262 Valley Center suspended the schools baseball season due to an investigation of alleged animal cruelty after a chicken was killed on the baseball field at the high school before a game, according to the Valley Center Department of Public Safety. A school employee contacted a school resource officer about the incident.
Del Mar Summer Meet Opens, Leading Up to $1 Million Pacific Classic
The Del Mar summer season opens Saturday, with 39 stakes set through Sept. 8. topped by the summer’s premier event – the 34th running of the $1 million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic on Aug. 31. But first off, as it has for decades, the $100,000 Caesars Sportsbook Oceanside...
Local Break magazine spotlights North County surf culture
REGION — A team of passionate local surfers has launched a new magazine spotlighting surf stories highlighting local athletes, shapers, photographers and companies making waves in North County. Founded by Carlsbad residents Elaine Brodie and Lorenzo Diaz, Local Break magazine recently published its inaugural issue with a circulation of...
Two Stakes Highlight Del Mar' 85th Opening Day on Saturday
They’re off and running for the 85th time this Saturday at Del Mar, the iconic racetrack that sits alongside the blue Pacific just north of San Diego. In all there will be 11 races on the season’s first program, headed by a pair of stakes that have drawn large fields.
‘Where the Turf Meet the Surf’ and Stars Come Out to Play: Del Mar’s Hollywood Connection
The Del Mar Turf Club has built its reputation on the equine celebrities that have graced this seaside racetrack since its 1937 opening, with names like Seabiscuit, American Pharoah, and Zenyatta among the winners of its signature races. Located 75 miles from Los Angeles, the track’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean and Southern California’s idyllic climate has also made Del Mar a destination for famed actors, musicians, and more throughout the decades.
Win Four Turf Club Fridays Passes to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Enter below to win four Turf Club Friday passes at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club!. Kickoff your weekend in the Turf Club every Friday with a high end happy hour. Experience the breathtaking views of the track, appetizers and premium drinks from the exclusive Turf Club at Del Mar. It’s...
Undefeated Medoro Takes on 11 in San Clemente
Though the past two editions of the San Clemente Stakes (G2T) for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar have gone to foreign-bred runners, Kentucky-bred Medoro may change that mini-streak. Medoro, who debuted last December, has a perfect record of 4-for-4. Three of those wins have been close—her Dec. 1 maiden victory,...
Quinn Roth aims to emerge among California's 2026 QB class
California's Class of 2026 is already stockpiled with high-caliber quarterbacks blowing up on the recruiting trail. Names like Brady Smigiel, Deagan Rose, and Derek Garcia are three already on the radar for multiple Power 4 programs. But down in the 760 region, Quinn Roth from Carlsbad (Calif.) La Costa Canyon...
Taurek’s Massive Afternoon Highlights Palm Springs’ Doubleheader Sweep
Aidan Taurek hit two home runs with six total hits and the Palm Springs Power swept a doubleheader against the San Diego Waves by scores of 8-1 and 12-4 on Monday afternoon at Escondido Field. The Power improve to 32-0 on the season and 18-0 in the CPCL in the...
Saint Francis Men’s Tennis Welcomes Diverse 2024 Signing Class
Saint Francis men's tennis Head Coach Eric Hovan announced the additions of Blake Lorenzo, Noah Potts, Kevin Titus Suresh, and Beau Welker to the 2024 signing class, each bringing unique skills and backgrounds to the team. Blake Lorenzo joins from Grossmont High School in La Mesa, Calif. Noah Potts, a...
Golf Tournament Charity Event – Help Lahaina Maui Heal
Greetings from the North County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,. As the anniversary of the devastating fires in Lahaina, Maui, approaches, the North County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Hawaii Foundation and Kings Cathedral in Lahaina Maui to announce and produce a fundraising golf tournament. To support the ongoing recovery and healing efforts, we would like to invite your organization to join us for this meaningful event, which will raise both money and awareness for the survivors and aid in the continued rebuilding of Lahaina.
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