Archive for: January, 2012

Prep boys basketball: Poway High takes down rival Rancho Bernardo; sets up showdown with Westview

Poway High boys basketball coach Aaron Little knows his team will not always be able to rely on big men Sam Beeler and Brian Guendling to win games.

Girl Scout cookie booths will accept credit cards

Poway Brownies Savannah Ibarra, left, and Savannah Roscoe holding oversized Savannah Smiles Girl Scout cookie boxes at the annual Cookie Kickoff held at Sea World on Friday. The new cookie commemorates Girl Scouts’ 100th anniversary this year.  Photo by Mary Doyle

This year, you might be asked “Cash or credit?” when purchasing Girl Scout cookies at a troop booth from Feb. 10 to March 4.

First of 3 synthetic drug forums focuses on effects, legislation

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Poway Unified School District presented the first in a series of three substance abuse forums about synthetic drugs Wednesday night at Rancho Bernardo High School.

Prep boys soccer: Rancho Bernardo High stuns Poway in final minutes

The Rancho Bernardo High boys soccer team scrambled as Poway unleashed a barrage of shots for 79 minutes on the Broncos net. Freshman goalkeeper Justin Tesar was forced to put on a clinic in the cage just to keep the game scoreless.

Prep girls soccer: Poway High beats rival Rancho Bernardo 3-1

Goals are often scored with the feet or the head, but on Thursday night Emily Faust used an unconventional method among soccer players to find the back of the net twice – her hands.

FACEs of the Future for Jan. 26, 2112

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Outstanding high school students are being honored with membership in the Fraternity of Academic and Civic Excellence (FACE), a program sponsored by the Pomerado Newspaper Group and Visual Photography. These students are selected by their schools for outstanding academic and community service.

Westview High banner case heading for Supreme Court

A Michigan law firm representing a Poway Unified School District teacher is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case about patriotic banners that have been banned from hanging in the educator’s classroom.

A timeless wedding trend: selecting the right stone for top-quality custom diamond engagement rings

Poway Fine Jewelers | Tim Dooley

Every year, wedding fashion and design trends come and go, encompassing everything from the gown to the gifts to the honeymoon — and throwing engaged couples into a planning frenzy. Diamond engagement rings are no exception to the rule: and whether the latest trend is to create a celebrity-inspired ring or to find or design an original set of rings, the art of selecting a fine quality gem or diamond is one that will never go out of style. When searching for the perfect stone, a qualified jeweler that cares about your needs and budget is still a shopper’s best resource. But unfortunately, the proliferation of online shopping and trend-watching websites may be making it unnecessarily difficult for individuals to rate diamond cut and qualities accurately. In order to succeed in purchasing a ring that will truly stand the test of time, it is important to understand exactly how diamonds are valued – and to seek out an expert opinion before making a final purchase.

DeMaio nears $1M in mayoral fundraising; Fletcher at $735K

San Diego Councilman Carl DeMaio

Councilman Carl DeMaio announced today that he raised nearly $1 million for his mayoral campaign through the end of last year, while Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, R-San Diego, said he raked in almost three-quarters of a million dollars.

RE/MAX’s ‘Team Q’ passionate about exceptional service

Team Q members, front row, Christine Fulton and Helen Conway; back row, Karen Pritchard, Maria Peña-Morales and Cindy Ellison.

Team Q at RE/MAX Ranch & Beach is an elite real estate team in the Top 1% of all RE/MAX agents nationwide located in Rancho Bernardo.

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