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Vol. 99 Issue 27 • July 7, 2011
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UCSD’s Fox to leave chancellor’s post SummerFest ■ La Jollans salute
July 4th with fireworks, parades Page A4-A5
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Chancellor Marye Anne Fox, chancellor of UCSD since 2004, announced Monday she will step down as chancellor in June 2012 to return to teaching and research as a distinguished professor of chemistry at the university. The UC Office of the President will begin an international search for her successor beginning this fall, according to a press release issued by the university Tuesday morning. Mark Yudoff, president of the University of
California, said in the release, Fox has “added striking breadth and depth to the university’s already sterling reputation. The accomplishments of her service give renewed energy and purpose to the institution, and set a visionary course for the 21st century.” The seventh Chancellor at UCSD, and the first woman to be appointed as permanent
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Jr. guards take on the Cove ■ Birch Aquarium
exhibit explores ‘boundless energy’ Page B1
■ LJ Country Day
students embark on Thailand trip Page A10
By Patricia B. Dwyer Intern Splashes and laughter filled La Jolla Cove last week when the San Diego Junior Lifeguards hosted their annual Cove Day. Hundreds of junior guards spent the day learning about the Cove and its surrounding environment, particularly the rocks and kelp forest. “The Cove is one of the treasures of San Diego,” said James Murphy, San Diego Junior Lifeguard program manager. “We can’t let our kids miss out on that.” Younger junior guards spent the day snorkeling, while the older children took part in a quarter-mile buoy swim race. Despite the activity, education was the theme of the day. They spent time at Wipeout Beach, Shell Beach and the Cove, getting safety lessons on how to enter shore break with fins on, swim into a rip current and about the caves in the area. “The reason kids love it is that it’s tactile learning. You’re not just learning See LifeguarDS, a18
Junior lifeguards leap into the shore break at the cove. PatrIcIa B. Dwyer ■ More photos online at www.lajollalight.com
to mark its 25th year
By SuSan DeMaggio sdemaggio@lajollalight.com Celebrating its 25th year of presenting chamber music festivals, the La Jolla Music Society will open SummerFest 2011 with a salute to Mozart and Bottesini at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Sherwood Auditorium in the Museum of Contemporary Art. “We’ve got some amazing nights of music ahead,” said Music Society President/Artistic DiFor a festival rector Christoschedule and ticket pher Beach of the festival that information, see the runs Aug. 5-26. special SummerFest “This year we’re report on page B1 or offering 15 con- visit www.LJMS.org. certs with composer-driven and artist-driven programs, superstars, serenades and romances, commissions and premieres. We do a lot and it’s all in SummerFest.” In a nutshell, the festival features 70 world-class musicians, who come to La Jolla to perform beloved works, give interviews about their careers, work with the program’s fellowship musicians, and open rehearsals to the public. It’s all about sharing great music, and to that end, the third annual “SummerFest Under the Stars” concert is set for See SuMMerfeSt, a9
Councilwoman listens to concerns about ‘The Real World’ production By Dave SchwaB Staff writer Neighbors’ concerns about traffic and possible zoning violations associated with the “Real World “ television show at 5212 Chelsea St. prompted First District Councilwoman Sherri Lightner to meet with neighbors. She was slated to host a neighborhood-only gathering Tuesday
evening at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters following the Bird Rock Council meeting. Also expected to attend were San Diego Police Department representatives, the community council board and Neighborhood Watch members. Lighter wanted to hear neighbors’ concerns about the TV production and to discuss ways to
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cooperatively work together to keep the neighborhood safe for the duration of the reality show’s production. “I have heard from many of the neighbors in the area and take their concerns seriously,” the councilwoman said in a prepared statement Tuesday morning. She added she would have a better sense of what direction can be
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taken “after we hear from all the neighbors and stakeholders.” Since news broke recently that the 6,845-square-foot “ocean retreat” in a quiet residential neighborhood would be the scene for MTV’s “The Real World,” neighbors have been up in arms about not being properly notified about
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