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Japan’s Yuka Nishina wins at Junior Worlds; future Falcons deliver in 13-14 age group

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2 years ago

July 12, 2024

Japan’s Yuka Nishina wins at Junior Worlds; future Falcons deliver in 13-14 age group

A month ahead of the IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championships, Japan’s Yuka Nishina played in Hawaii and earned a qualifying spot for the upcoming the U.S. Girls Junior Amateur.

It turns out that Nishina was just getting warmed up.

Nishina prevailed by one shot with a 9-under-par 210 over three rounds, winning the girls age 13-14 Junior World title at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo on Thursday.

After sharing a one-shot lead to start the day, Nishina held forth with an even-par 71, coming off rounds of 70 and 69, respectively.

“I’m very excited (about the victory),” Nishina said through a translator. “Compared to the first and second days, my shots weren’t that great, but my par putts went in, so I’m really happy about that.”

Next up is the U.S. Junior Am, which starts Monday in Tarzana.

“It’s busy, but being able to play abroad is a good experience,” Nishina said. “I’m enjoying it, and I hope it ties into my future career.”

Fellow second-round co-leader Kwanachanok Boonchan of Thailand finished third (213) with a 72. Second place went to Chinese Taipei’s Ping-Hua Hsieh (211), who matched the day’s lowest score (69).

Nine of the last 10 winners in this age group have been from Asia. Two of the last three are from Japan.

Carmel Valley’s Sydney Kroc debuted in the 13-14 division, finishing tied for 38th (228), while making her seventh straight appearance in the tourney overall.

“It’s a goal to come here every year,” Kroc said. “It’s just the competition since people are flying all over the world to be here.”

Along with improved driving distance over the years, Kroc has noticed how her mental game has matured.

“Before each shot now, I take a breadth and calm my nerves,” said Kroc, whose second-round 71 highlighted her tourney. “Then I try to put my best swing on it.”

Making her second Junior World appearance was fellow Carmel Valley resident Lillian Phee, who tied for 17th (221) with a closing 75, also up from the 11-12 bracket.

“I’ve really improved from last year,” said Phee, whose family recently joined the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo. “Especially my approach shots. Last year, I couldn’t stop them and they just kept rolling. This year, it was the opposite.”

Kroc and Phee will both be freshmen next fall at Torrey Pines High School. The Falcons’ girls team placed second in the state last year.

In the boys 11-12 bracket at La Valle, Temecula’s Alan Yoda placed third (12-under 201), two shots off India’s Danish Verma (199). Yoda entered the day one shot back in a second-place tie behind Verma, who fired 65’s over each of the last two days.

Chula Vista’s Connor Szczechowicz slipped to a tie for 10th place (3-over 216) in the boys 13-14 division after entering the day in a deadlock for second, two shots back, at El Camino. He finished 11 shots behind Kartik Singh, of India, whose closing 66 brought a one-shot triumph.

In both the boys and girls 15-18 divisions at Torrey Pines, fog affected the schedule for a second day.

About half of each field needed to complete the second round, which was postponed Wednesday. Then fog delayed the shotgun start for about an hour in the morning.

The third round followed with a cut that trimmed to the field to 60 players each.

San Diego’s Ethan Elleraas, who entered the day two shots back in a ninth-place tie, shot a 69 to climb to second in boys play (2-under 214) behind Altaloma’s Logan Kim at Torrey Pines South.

On the girls’ side at Torrey Pines North, the title went to Hong Kong’s Ariana Lau, one of two runners-up last year. She prevailed by one shot (11-under 20) with a closing 69 after sharing the second-round lead.

Japan’s Uno Neda finished with a 66 to place second. Taking third (207) was Meg Tilma, of Wichita, Kan., the other second-round co-leader.

A year ago, Tilma placed 67th (227), 17 shots off the lead. After sharing the first-round lead (69) with six others, San Diego’s Apple (Jingyi) Cui fell out of contention with a 75 as part of the second-round groupings that were delayed a day.

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The Best Things to Do in San Diego: May 2026 | San Diego Magazine

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April 20, 2026

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The Best Things to Do in San Diego: May 2026 | San Diego Magazine

When we think of May, we think of Mother’s Day, blooming flowers, sunny skies, and lots of fun, seasonal events in the city. This month, locals can dine on the creations of James Beard Award-Winning Chefs at Rancho Bernardo Inn, or take advantage of berry season at the annual Vista Strawberry Festival. Theatre lovers can enjoy a showing of Kim’s Convenience at The Old Globe, while the San Diego Natural History Museum invites art enthusiasts to view its latest marine-themed exhibit. Grab your tickets and crack open that planner. Here are all the best things to do in San Diego this month:

Concerts & Festivals | Theater & Art Exhibits | More Fun Things to Do

Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Month

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Louisiana legend Juvenile, enhances by the live instrumentation of The 400 Degreez Band, will perform career hits and his newest album, Boiling Point, at House of Blues San Diego.

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Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Month

5/5–6/1

Turning the spotlight on contemporary LGBTQ artists, the inaugural ArtSpectrum 2026 will showcase both the grand and intimate scale of contemporary painters, photographers, and mixed media artists at Village Arts Outreach in Balboa Park.

12–24

The only ordinary element of the San Diego International Fringe Festival is the constant thrill of the extraordinary. Discover a plethora of innovative performances at venues from Pacific Beach to Baja.

5/15–6/14

A Korean-Canadian family balances tradition and assimilation from their Toronto storefront in Ins Choi’s comforting satire Kim’s Convenience, making its local premier at The Old Globe.

5/22–2/2027

Ocean debris will receive a new beginning at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Using repurposed pollution, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea depicts creatively sculpted marine life.

More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Month

4/30–5/3

Enjoy fine dining at its finest from a lineup of gastronomic titans during 54 Hours with James Beard Award-Winning Chefs. Savor elegant meals, masterclasses, tastings, and more at Rancho Bernardo Inn.

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Unlimited bites, regional craft beers, and animal observations are on the menu for San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew (with live music), a culinary evening in support of the San Diego Wildlife Alliance.

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Spend An Evening with David Sedaris, humorist, essayist, and best-selling author. Never afraid to point the pen at himself, Sedaris will share old favorites and works in progress in the classic satirical style he’s known for at Jacobs Music Center.

15–17

Say cheese! And toast to the Cheese & Libation Expo. Explore three days of all-you-can eat and drink fare at BRICK, along with boutique shopping and bountiful pairings.

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Stroll the private grounds of several luxurious homes, accompanied by live music, tabletop designs, and outdoor artistry, during the Secret Garden Tour, La Jolla Historical Society‘s flora and fauna fundraiser.

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Vista recalls its days as a strawberry-producing superpower through its free Strawberry Festival. Wear your berry best fit, watch film screenings, and enter contests for shortcake, pie, and sundae indulging.

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City considering cutting funding to resource center for those experiencing homelessness

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April 20, 2026

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City considering cutting funding to resource center for those experiencing homelessness

Last week Mayor Todd Gloria released the budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal budget. Protected homeless services is among his top priorities mentioned in the proposal. However, some of the reductions he’s proposing could impact thousands of San Diegans experiencing homelessness.

Located on 17^th and K Street, the Neil Good Day Center offers an array of services to nearly seven thousand people experiencing homelessness. The services include giving them a place to shower and do laundry, and connecting them to a case manager, among others.

“These are critical services that are helping people off the streets, but really better their lives and their health and their employment situation as well,” Deacon Vargas with Father Joe’s Villages said.

Deacon Jim Vargas heads Father Joe’s Villages, which runs the center. He said through their prevention and diversion strategies, they’ve managed to keep nearly one thousand individuals from falling into homelessness.

“So by helping them pay rent, or helping them with their utilities, or helping them to reunite with family,” Vargas said.

Right now, the city allocates at least $850,000 per year to the Neil Good Day Center, according to Vargas.

But the future and funding for these services are in limbo because of Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget cuts.

“The impact to those whom we’ve been serving the Daily Center would be very severe,” Deacon Vargas said.

In a statement to NBC 7, Mayor Todd Gloria said in part, “We must find more efficient and cost-effective ways to address this crisis and prioritize funding for programs that provide shelter beds and maximize resources to programs that place people into permanent housing.”

Since it’s still at a proposal stage, Deacon Vargas said it’s unclear how the city will decide to move forward.

However, Deacon Vargas said services would be significantly reduced because they would be forced to operate solely on a budget of about half a million dollars they receive from philanthropy.

“The hours would be cut. Some days would be cut. We would have showers that might be impacted because they’re given seven days a week and we’d close two days a week, then the showers would be five days a week, the case management,” Deacon Vargas said.

Deacon Vargas is certain of one thing.

He would like to continue offering services at the Day Center, even if the city goes through with the funding cuts.

“As we work with individuals at the Day Center and at Father Joe’s Villages, the community becomes healthier as a result of it,” Deacon Vargas said.

The budget also recommends additional cuts to homeless services, but does not give specifics as to where those cuts would be.

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