March 26th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Moving a house to a new location is formidable enough. But moving an entire city of more than 23,000 people to a new site two miles away? That’s a job paved with logistics of the highest order. But it’s what the residents of Kiruna, Sweden’s northernmost city, are gearing up for.
The move is necessitated by ongoing extraction at the world’s largest iron mine nearby. Future digging will be go even deeper, which would unsettle the ground under 3,000 homes, city hall, the train station, and a 100-year-old church. So city. officials decided to bite the bullet and work with the state-controlled mine operator to move the whole town–lox, stocks, barrels, homes and buildings–to safer ground east.
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March 26th, 2015 at 7:00 am
REALTOR® Associate Carlos Gutierrez has been recognized as No. 1 individual agent for production and transactions in 2014 at our La Jolla office location.
“Carl
os’ extraordinary work ethic and dedication to his clients is evident in his accomplishments,” said Nicki Marcellino, Regional Vice President and Branch Manager. “The fact that he still takes the time to regularly give back to the community and assist other agents truly sets him apart in our industry.”
In 2013, the La Jolla office earned the Pinnacle Award as top-producing office nationwide in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate brokerage network, and is among the top 10 finalists for the same recognition for 2014. The No. 1 office nationwide will be announced during the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices National Convention in Las Vegas at the end of March.
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March 25th, 2015 at 5:00 pm
Bring the family to La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium to celebrate the arrival of spring. Kids can explore animal eggs, discover changes in the sea by making their own plankton, create a shark egg craft, and patriciate in an underwater egg hunt.
Where:
Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA 92037
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March 25th, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Blue Water Music Festival takes over the Sawdust Art Festival grounds in Laguna Beach for two days. It’s one of the foremost music and arts festivals in Southern California, combining music with community involvement. More than 30 bands are scheduled on two stages, including Common Sense, Jack Miller, Sammie Jay, Pawnshop Kings, and Magnolia Memoir.
Where:
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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March 25th, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Each month, the Sunset Kidd treats voyagers to a special cruise opportunity. On the evening of the full moon, the 41-foot yacht will set sail to watch the sun set and the moon rise over the Pacific Ocean. Guests enjoy stunning views of beautiful twilight colors as the eastern sky illuminates. Limited seats are available for this Santa Barbara event.
Where:
125 Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
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