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Denver Broncos’ player Sam Callaghan Brenner was honored by a local Irish club. Friendly Sons of St. Patrick North San Diego County recognized Brenner for his community leadership and contributions to all-things-Irish.

San Diego City Council members approved on Monday a new 28-year lease for the 114-acre polo fields near Del Mar despite objections from nearby residents about traffic and noise. The council voted 8-1 on Monday in favor of the lease, which will allow the site to continue hosting soccer tournaments, polo games and other high-attendance events.

The Anza-Borrego Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2017 Desert Photo Contest.

I feel bad for Melania Trump whose otherwise inspiring speech at the Republican convention was marred by accusations that portions of it were plagiarized from an address first lady Michelle Obama gave at the Democratic convention in 2008.

Three San Diego Democrats who fared better than many expected in the June primary are gearing up for November runoffs that could shift policy making at City Hall to the left. Democrat Mara Elliott, whose upset second-place finish in June was the story of election night, is facing Republican Robert Hickey in the race for city attorney.

City could be first in county to provide community choice electricity

For Marine Sgt. Toran Gaal, it's home at last.

Horse deaths darken Del Mar on day of California Chrome's triumphant return

As the parties scare us to death, we focus on roses: an art-enhanced roundabout in Vista prefigures more circular beauties; New Urban West plays a perfect game at Escondido County Club; and a political spouse steps up to run for his wife’s mayoral seat.

Next week, San Marcos will hold its first public hearing over its expected move from citywide voting to divvying up the council into districts. The likely switch to districts comes after the city was threatened with a lawsuit from a Latino civil rights group.