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Torrey Pines
Our beaches looked like the East Coast’s millions of years ago
Sandstone pinnacles and pockets guide your way to the crashing waves below
Established to protect the life forms found within it, the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve became an official state park in 1956. Found within its borders is the Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana), the rarest pine ...
Wet your toes on Torrey Pines Marsh Trail
The Marsh Trail is worth a visit for bird lovers, native-plant aficionados, and day-hikers.
The Torrey Pines Marsh Trail is not easily found, much like the cave of the hermit who carved a home out of the sandstone bluffs along the trail. The Marsh Trail does not appear on ...
Nearly $1 billion blown on General Atomics contract
Pentagon audit questions safety and reliability of costly Blue brothers’ high-tech carrier gear
General Atomics, a pillar of San Diego's lucrative military contractor economy and the source of millions of dollars in campaign contributions to federal, state, and local officeholders of both parties, has a nine-figure lemon on ...
Will latest U-T deal replace reporters with robots?
Artificial intelligence and "machine vision" tied to Tribune's Soon-Shiong deal
More twisting in the wind seems ahead for the besieged staff of the Union-Tribune as yet another Los Angeles billionaire joins the cast of characters on the big-money merry-go-round otherwise known as Chicago's Tribune Publishing. ...
Still no showers at San Diego state beaches
Near-normal snow pack and water surplus won't change situation
Even though the California Department of Water Resources reports a near normal snow pack after four years of little snow, the governor’s office is not ready to turn on the rinse-off showers at local state ...
Families dropped from Vargas blowout fundraiser invite
Torrey Pines golf weekend offers Washington lobbyists drinks and spa option
It's time again for South Bay congressman Juan Vargas to throw his annual winter Torrey Pines Golf Weekend, offering a host of well-heeled capitol lobbyists a chance to break away from the Washington grind for ...
No trailblazers wanted in Parry Grove
A quiet walk in lush chaparral, with Torrey pines and spectacular ocean views
The trail begins just north of the Torrey Pines Lodge Visitor Center at the top of the hill with a walk through Whitaker Native Plant Garden, named for Thomas W. Whitaker, a plant scientist and ...
On the lookout for buffleheads in Del Mar
Hike the San Dieguito River Park courtesy of the Dust Devils
Bird watching and scenic views of seasonal ponds are highlights.
Odds-on favorite for the most scenic hike in San Diego
Thank Guy Fleming for this hike among Torrey pines
Follow the trail as it winds through old groves of Torrey pines and opens up to wonderful ocean views.
Prisoners of lug
Women inmates integral in removal of diseased Torrey pines in Del Mar
At the edge of Del Mar posh — the narrow lanes above Carmel Valley Road that are lined with multi-story houses built for the size and the views — the Cal Fire–led crew of women ...
Government milk
Torrey Pines biotech overbills feds for $1.6M
A local biotech has agreed to pay $2.1 million in reimbursements and penalties after filing false claims for payment on a federal contract and grants to develop an influenza treatment, Courthouse News Service reports. Ansun ...
Kilroy is here. Whatcha gonna do about it?
Carmel Valley developer’s project to increase fire-response times
When it comes to increased fire-response times as a result of a proposed development in Carmel Valley, according to Dennis Ridz, the city's thought process appears to be, “Oh, well. Service is poor throughout the ...
Gonzales Canyon, Torrey Pines Loop
Find two rare plants on the Torrey Pines Loop Trail — bush rue when descending into Gonzales Canyon and Torrey pine trees when ascending to the mesa top.
Burrowing Owl Moves in to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Visitors of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve are being greeted by a burrowing owl — the first one to be seen in the reserve for decades. For the past month or so, at the base ...
Hill, Please
Thirty-five-year hang-gliding veteran William Armstrong appeared before the San Diego City Council on May 18 to request that the council consider creating a training hill at the city-owned Glider Port in Torrey Pines. "We don't ...
