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Sustainability through innovation

Tom Quinn has always had a passion for solving problems and finding innovative solutions. That passion led him to study engineering and also led him to his latest chapter in life, co-founder of CleverMade, a Carlsbad consumer housewares brand that focuses on trying to improve people’s everyday lives with a twist on products, like folding utility crates and folding shopping tote bags.

 

Equestrian was also experienced soccer referee

Expert rider leaving Lakeside parade dies when horse slips on asphalt

 

Firehouse Subs donates to firefighter safety

The nonprofit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated $12,473 worth of life-saving equipment to Oceanside Fire Department and Encinitas Community Emergency Response Team aka CERT.

 

Poway superintendent placed on leave

Poway school district Superintendent John Collins has been placed on paid administrative leave after the school board requested an audit of his contract

 

Wife’s just not buying reasons for purchasing in bulk

Once again, I’m getting flak from my wife for my purchases. She’s been complaining about my shopping habits ever since I bought that 50-pound bag of dog food at Costco. Never mind that I showed her it would cost three times as much had I purchased the very same brand in the 5-pound sizes at the supermarket, she still insisted it was a foolish purchase, arguing we don’t have a dog.

 

Oak Valley Middle Schoolers tops in defending data

Oak Valley Middle Schoolers tops in defending data, win national competition

 

All-Star game 'legacy' projects announced

Hosting All-Star Game will come with $1.5M for local sports fieldsm, programs

 

Naval Sea Cadets hold fundraiser breakfast

The Escondido Battalion of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps will hold a fundraising pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. April 30 at Applebee’s, 573 Grand Ave. in San Marcos

 

Man shot, killed on Pala Indian Reservation

A man was fatally shot while sitting in a vehicle on the Pala Indian Reservation early Monday, a sheriff's official said.

 

Diverse temple celebrates Buddha’s birthday

A diverse congregation at the Vista Buddhist Temple celebrated Buddha's birthday with a festival steeped in Japanese tradition.

 

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