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What is your skin trying to tell you?

By Hubert Greenway Jr., M.D. Dermatology Scripps Health  Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined. The sooner skin cancer is diagnosed and treated, the greater the likelihood of a cure. An estimated one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the…

On the front lines of reigning in rising education costs

By Sunita “Sunny” Cooke Superintendent/President MiraCosta College It’s more than a piece of paper. In fact, various studies show an associate degree yields more than $450,000 in increased earnings over a working lifetime, boosts tax revenue that funds everything from police protection to scientific research, and leads to lower crime rates. However, the rising cost…

Popular trampoline park ready to bounce in Carlsbad

This summer, take your adrenaline to new heights at House of Air Carlsbad. The 32,000 square-foot trampoline park is scheduled to open in early August.  The park caters to recreational, fitness and group events including birthday parties, corporate events, family events, and fundraisers. In 2010, House of Air founders Dave Schaeffer and Paul McGeehan opened their first…

Novasyte opens flagship in Carlsbad

Novasyte has relocated its headquarters to support expanded med-tech service offerings and rapid growth in Carlsbad. “This move marks a fantastic milestone for our company,” said Tim Gleeson, Novasyte CEO. “While the new space doesn’t change what makes Novasyte special – our talented people, core values and culture – it does reflect the recent and…

Legendary basketball coach speaks at La Costa Glen

Former San Diego State University head basketball coach Steve Fisher recently shared his trials & triumphs with a crowd of more than 170 people at the La Costa Glen retirement community in Carlsbad. Some of the stories he shared range from how he won the NCAA National Championship at the University of Michigan to how he…

Local startup tackles sun protection with eco-friendly products

By Leslie Luna Staff Writer It’s 10:30 on a Wednesday morning and the COOLA Suncare team is gathered at their conference table, coffee in hand and smartphones out. While jeans and sandals are the norm here, don’t be fooled by the casual office attire. The close-knit team knows how to balance the demands of a…

Turning the plastic bag ban into opportunity

By Leslie Luna Staff Writer  Success is in the bag for Carlsbad power couple Jen and Farzan Dehmoubed, founders of Lotus Trolley Bag, a versatile eco-friendly shopping bag system designed to help shoppers organize and efficiently pack their groceries in a fraction of the time. Long before California voters approved the ban on flimsy plastic…

Hard work and passion deep-rooted in local auto dealership

Very few auto dealerships can say that they’ve been growing and flourishing with the community, but Weseloh Chevrolet Kia holds that moniker with pride. Weseloh’s involvement with the community, its friendly and personalized service, and family-oriented business practices are the main reasons the company continues to prosper. “It’s rare to find auto dealers these days…

LEGOLAND splashes out to summer!

LEGOLAND Water Park is bigger, wetter and better this summer with the addition of the newest California beach-themed area, Surfers’ Cove, opening Friday, June 30. In Surfers’ Cove, kids will be able to race their friends at Riptide Racers timed water slides, enjoy an epic splash-ground at Wipeout Lagoon and enlighten their taste buds with…

Scripps named among ‘Top 5 Large Health Systems in Nation’

Scripps Health has been named among the top five large health systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics. Scripps is the only California health care system on the Truven Top 15 Health Systems list this year. This is the fifth time Scripps has been named to the list. “We’re honored to be on this…
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