Karen Billing is a Reporter at Carmel Valley News, Rancho Santa Fe Review, Del Mar Times, Solana Beach Sun, and Encinitas Advocate. With a journalism degree from Marquette University and over two decades of experience in community news, she covers a diverse range of topics including local news, schools, and community events, with a particular focus on arts and entertainment, beauty, and law enforcement. Karen's work has been featured in Del Mar Times Inc, Encinitas Advocate, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Rancho Santa Fe Review, and The Mercury News.
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Karen's coverage mainly focuses on local events, education, community development, and sports in the Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego areas. Pitches should highlight relevant local events, educational initiatives or developments in these communities. Sources with insights into local governance, school board matters, community activities or sporting achievements would likely resonate with her.
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By: Karen Billing
With her new business venture Keseriya, Carmel Valley’s Deepti Jain is hoping to help create beautiful and meaningful moments at the table. Keseriya’s artisan block-printed table linens are meticulously handcrafted in India. Each design is …
By: Karen Billing
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The San Dieguito Union High School District board is considering a resolution urging the University of California system to reinstate a standardized testing requirement for STEM majors. At its June 17 meeting, the board voted to continue …
At least seven French bulldogs were found dumped around Rancho Santa Fe in early June. Rancho Santa Fe resident Sarah Thomas found one at the end of her driveway on Rambla de las Flores, just in time as two coyotes circled the small dog.…
By: Karen Billing
This month the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District will be performing live fire training drills at a private Rancho Santa Fe home that is slated to be demolished. The supervised trainings are scheduled on July 14, 16 and 17 in the area…
Another option for smoothies and sandwiches has opened in Del Mar Highlands Town Center with the newest location of the international health and lifestyle brand Joe & the Juice. Founded in Copenhagen in 2002, Joe & the Juice has…
By: Karen Billing
Nordstrom has expanded into Carmel Valley, recently opening a small Nordstrom Local service hub in One Paseo. Located in front of The Log at the upscale shopping center, the small and stylish spot is not a traditional retail store but a…
By: Karen Billing
Local first responders recently went through a realistic, multi-agency training exercise to be prepared to save as many lives as possible when the worst imaginable occurs. The Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District hosted the intentional…
By: Karen Billing
The word is spreading among Girl Dads across North County San Diego: “Are you doing father-daughter camping?” The father-daughter camping comes courtesy of YMCA Adventure Clubs, part of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in Encinitas, a program…
By: Karen Billing
Solana Beach’s Melissa and Matthew Parvis are hoping to bring a fresh, clean and elevated look to the pickleball or padel court, launching a new athletic apparel collection with Club Recess. Last year, the Parvis’s acquired Recess Pic…
