Letters to the Editor 4-24-25

Don’t get Encinita-vized Dear ER: I grew up in Manhattan Beach, surfing, playing volleyball and living the California dream. I was lucky to live in a small-town beach community whose coastal charm set the tone for how generations have wanted to live their lives. Even though I now live in Encinitas, I attended the April […]

All Ball Sports: LA Story: Clippers choke, Lakers swamped

by Paul Teetor Uh oh. The NBA playoffs are finally here but they may soon be gone. The fervent hope blooming in Los Angeles like a California poppy that either the Clippers or the Lakers – or both — could make it to the Western Conference Finals this year were dealt a significant blow in […]

Beat the Heat: Smart Solutions for a Cooler Home Without Breaking the Bank

When summer temperatures soar, your home can quickly become uncomfortable if you don’t have central air conditioning or if running it constantly strains your budget. Fortunately, there are numerous cost-effective strategies to keep your living space cool and comfortable without sending your energy bills through the roof. Optimize Your Windows Windows are both your greatest […]

“On Swift Horses” – Slow going

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Jacob Elordi. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

“On Swift Horses” is one hot mess of a movie. With some of the most important young actors working today and some of the best production values of any film on screen, its story is lost in director Daniel Minahan and writer Bryce Kass’s adaptation of Shannon Pufahl’s book.  In this tale of love, primarily […]