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On June 8, 1887, construction began on one of the first houses built in La Jolla, according to “This Day in San Diego History” by Linda Pequegnat.

On Oct. 29, 1964, an article in the Light announcing the merger quoted a joint statement from the two papers’ publishers: “By combining forces ... we will be able to present a more comprehensive coverage of the La Jolla community. … The plan of this merger is to give La Jolla a bigger and better newspaper — it is as simple as that!” The merged paper was published as the La Jolla Light-Journal until the mid-1970s, when “Journal” was dropped and the publication continued as the La Jolla Light, which it does to this day. Other April events (Courtesy of La Jolla Historical Societ...

Print This Month in La Jolla History is a recurring feature in the Light highlighting local happenings from yesteryear. If you are aware of historical events from any year in La Jolla history that deserve recognition, email efrausto@lajollalight.com. On March 9, 1882, a San Diego newspaper ad read “La Jolla for sale,” according to “This Day in San Diego History” by Linda Pequegnat. “This famous resort, with nearly 400 acres of land and all the caves, is offered for sale at such a price that the buyer can realize a great profit by a little judicious outlay in such improvements that ...

This Month in History is a recurring feature in the La Jolla Light highlighting local happenings from yesteryear. If you are aware of events from any year in La Jolla history that deserve recognition, email efrausto@lajollalight.com. Feb. 8, 1897: Ellen Browning Scripps began construction on her home on Prospect Street in La Jolla, naming the house South Molton Villa (sometimes spelled South Moulton Villa) after the London street on which she was born in 1836, according to “This Day in San Diego History” by Linda Pequegnat. Scripps also built two cottages on the property, one for her libr...