Chorus Auditions The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus will hold auditions for its chorus on Sept. 11 and 19 at UCSD for experienced singers of all voice types. Singers with excellent music reading skills and a serious commitment to music are invited to audition by contacting chorus manager Mea Daum at chorus@lajollasymphony.com or (858) 243-2045. www ...

The Santa Monica Mountains institution has upped its game. It still feels historic, but now its cuisine tastes contemporary. The Santa Monica Mountains institution has upped its game. It still feels historic, but now its cuisine tastes contemporary.

With news of drug-related violence and H1N1 flu in the headlines, tourism to Mexico has plummeted. But the truth is the violence is largely regional and the swine flu is no longer confined to here. Many places in Mexico are inexpensive, kid-friendly and sunny. Here are some of my family's recent ...