Most dog owners consider their pets to be like a member of the family. So much so that many pet owners go to great lengths to take care of the health and well-being of their four-legged best friends. Although there are numerous doggie day cares, pet spas, boutiques and other businesses that cater to the needs of pets, Whole Dog Sports Center in Carlsbad is a unique facility that provides “fun for you and your dog.”

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- The LGBT Community Center of the Desert has named Gary Costa as its new executive director.

Costa has served as The Center’s interim executive director since November 2012.

SAN DIEGO -- At its next Member Open House on Wednesday, April 24, the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) will take input from participants on what kind of neighborhood event they want to see in Hillcrest.

In the tradition of South Park's Walkabout, North Park's 30 on 30th, and Little Italy's Kettner Nights, HBA is trying to figure out what its next neighborhood promotional event will be. The organization currently produces popular community events such as CityFest, Hillcrest Hoedown, Taste of Hillcrest, and Taste 'n' Tinis, but hopes to add another regular event to its lineup.

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition has launched Bike Local Sundays, a monthly line-up of events encouraging folks to ride bikes to local businesses and support neighborhood economies.

Bike Local Sundays kicks off in fabulous Hillcrest on Sunday, April 21 with free bike valet parking at the Hillcrest Farmer’s Market and Earth Fair in Balboa Park.