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News Scripps Oceanography is part of $53 million grant to study ocean health through 500 new robotic floats News Scripps Oceanography is part of $53 million grant to study ocean health through 500 new robotic floats UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla is part of a consortium of research institutes recently awarded a $53 million grant from the National Science Foundation to build and deploy 500 robotic floats around the world. News La Jolla community planners approve Girard Avenue retail-residential project News La Jolla community planners approve Girard Avenue retail-residential project After getting different messages from two La Jolla Community Planning Association subcommittees, a mixed-use project proposed for a major La Jolla intersection was approved at the LJCPA meeting Nov. 5. News This Month in La Jolla History: Tunnel to Sunny Jim Cave; glass-bottom boat; more News This Month in La Jolla History: Tunnel to Sunny Jim Cave; glass-bottom boat; more This Month in History is a recurring feature in the La Jolla Light highlighting local happenings from yesteryear. More News News Scripps Research study says new strategy for treating retinal diseases shows promise News Scripps Research study says new strategy for treating retinal diseases shows promise Scientists at Scripps Research in La Jolla have uncovered a potential new strategy for treating eye diseases that affect millions of people around the world, often resulting in blindness. News Updated election returns, Nov. 7: Mayor, City Council District 1 and other key local races News Updated election returns, Nov. 7: Mayor, City Council District 1 and other key local races Here are returns as of Nov. 7 for select local races in the Nov. 3 general election, with the San Diego County registrar of voters office estimating 135,000 ballots remained to be processed. News ‘Anonymous’: Private investigator’s debut novel sets thriller in La Jolla News ‘Anonymous’: Private investigator’s debut novel sets thriller in La Jolla As the country was reintroduced to the real-life crime drama involving the Golden State Killer in 2016, when law enforcement announced a renewed effort to find him, author and one-time La Jolla resident Elizabeth Breck got caught up in the spectacle. News Bird Rock sees ‘vast improvement’ to landscaping, according to Maintenance Assessment District report News Bird Rock sees ‘vast improvement’ to landscaping, according to Maintenance Assessment District report “I hope everyone has noticed a vast improvement [in landscaping] over the past six months,” Bird Rock Community Council secretary and Maintenance Assessment District representative Barbara Dunbar told the Community Council during its Nov. 3 meeting. Opinion Guest commentary: La Jolla MAD marks first year and works on plants, sidewalks, streetlight poles and more Opinion Guest commentary: La Jolla MAD marks first year and works on plants, sidewalks, streetlight poles and more La Jolla Maintenance Assessment District progress report for October. News S.D. board gives historical designations to 3 La Jolla houses and an architect News S.D. board gives historical designations to 3 La Jolla houses and an architect In addition to designating three La Jolla houses as historic, the San Diego Historical Resources Board took an unusual turn when members granted an architect “master” status during their Oct. 29 meeting. News UC San Diego projects win prizes in design competition News UC San Diego projects win prizes in design competition The annual Design Awards on Oct. 29 from the San Diego chapter of the American Institute of Architects honored 29 projects across the region — including two entries at UC San Diego in La Jolla — for their innovative design, with an emphasis on sustainability. News La Jolla’s Joe LaCava poised to take San Diego City Council District 1 seat News La Jolla’s Joe LaCava poised to take San Diego City Council District 1 seat With a 23 percentage point lead in the vote count the day after the Nov. 3 election, it appears La Jolla resident Joe LaCava will win the San Diego City Council seat representing District 1. He says he’s ready to get to work. News We’re looking for community heroes for the holidays News We’re looking for community heroes for the holidays Do you know someone who works tirelessly but quietly to help others, with or without pay, but hasn’t been recognized for making a difference in the community? News La Jollan produces ‘Art of Aging Well’ documentary to promote ‘movement’ for seniors News La Jollan produces ‘Art of Aging Well’ documentary to promote ‘movement’ for seniors Recent La Jolla transplant Jim Owens doesn’t like the word “exercise” — he prefers the word “movement.” News La Jolla’s LaCava takes big lead in City Council District 1 race News La Jolla’s LaCava takes big lead in City Council District 1 race Joe LaCava of La Jolla held a wide lead over Will Moore of Carmel Valley in the election for the District 1 seat on the San Diego City Council, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night. News San Diego measures for district-only school board elections, removing board members have sizable leads News San Diego measures for district-only school board elections, removing board members have sizable leads Measure C would make San Diego Unified board elections pertain only to sub-districts; Measure D would add a way to remove school board members Virtual Home Tours Virtual Home Tours Best of La Jolla Readers Poll Best of La Jolla Readers Poll Readers rate favorite La Jolla businesses and service providers. Advertisement Take Out Directory Take Out Directory Newsletter Get the La Jolla Light weekly in your inbox News, features and sports about La Jolla, every Thursday. Enter Email Address Sign Me Up You may occasionally receive promotional content from the La Jolla Light. Events Lifestyle Best Bets for the Break: A quick guide to online entertainment and virtual experiences Lifestyle Best Bets for the Break: A quick guide to online entertainment and virtual experiences The La Jolla Light presents this continuing series of online activities to undertake on your computer or tablet during your quarantine quandary. Lifestyle News Blue Apparel wins La Jolla Village Merchants Association’s first pumpkin decorating contest News Blue Apparel wins La Jolla Village Merchants Association’s first pumpkin decorating contest From spooky to seaside-inspired, 10 merchants and community members...