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Also, the Recreation Center's fledgling soccer program will field a team in the 10-and-under age group against teams from other rec centers in San Diego.

With 2023 in the books and a whole new year to look forward to, the La Jolla Light asked various local leaders about their achievements in the past 12 months and what they hope 2024 has in store.

New flooring is going in, but members of the local Community Recreation Group wonder whether more can be done to expedite installation of new equipment.

Community Recreation Group members also would like benches at the bocce court, along with Rec Center carpet cleaning and replacement of all gym equipment.

After 20 years with the city of San Diego, Steve Hadley, a constant sight at La Jolla community meetings as the local representative for City Councilman Joe LaCava, plans to retire in September.

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Cooking, sports, fitness, art and other activities will join the new Youth Lounge.

The Community Recreation Group narrowly supports placing new lines for two pickleball courts on the west basketball court to match the east court. The idea failed in December.

As the weather heats up and schools have let out for summer, the sport courts at the La Jolla Recreation Center are heating up as well with issues of playtime etiquette.

The La Jolla Community Recreation Group, the advisory board for the La Jolla Recreation Center, is pursuing a new floor for the center’s weight room, along with higher weight room fees and a new game room for teenagers.