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6 0 When the curtain rises on the 60th season of the San Diego Opera on November 1, the production will not only be familiar as one of the most iconic of all time — Puccini's La bohème — but one that's meaningful for the entirety of the company's existence since its debut. La bohème was the very first production ever staged by the nascent company in 1965, which went on to feature on its marquee some of the most famous names in the art form, familiar even to those who may not be opera aficionados, including Placido Domingo, Joan Sutherland, Beverly Sills, and Renee Fleming. e renowned Luciano Pavarotti graced San Diego Opera's stage, but only once, for a 1980 production of… La bohème. e curtain nearly came down for good a decade ago when it was decided that the company should fold for economic reasons, but the threat of losing such an important institution in the San Diego arts landscape was unthinkable, and the opera persevered, triumphantly beginning its next season with none other than La bohème. DEANNA MURPHY Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is marking 60 years as a world- class resort, having recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation. Founded by Las Vegas real estate developer Merv Adelson and partners, the resort was renowned as a playground for Hollywood stars from Lucy and Desi Arnaz to the "Rat Pack" and as a venue for championship golf and tennis tournaments. Its golf courses hosted the PGA and other top tourneys, attracting such pros as Gary Player, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson. e resort's reimagined spa offers skincare, massage and body treatments with a holistic approach to health and wellness. e expansive property has more than 500 rooms and suites, five restaurants, eight pools, two golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, an athletic club, and shops. ANDREA NAVERSEN Sixty years ago, an abandoned hog ranch in Bonsall was purchased and transformed into a summer camp called Rawhide Ranch. It went on to have many faces over the years, as a small elementary school, a retreat for dislodged children, a host to rodeos, and even as a two-year vocational college. For much of its early history, Rawhide Ranch was also a working horse ranch, horse training center, competitive Quarter Horse breeding facility, and tack shop. Today, Rawhide Ranch thrives as a cherished camp for children — a home away from home and an opportunity to change lives in powerful and positive ways. MIA PARK OMNI LA COSTA RESORT & SPA: PHOTO COURTESY OF OMNI LA COSTA RESRT & SPA SAN DIEGO OPERA: PHOTO COURTESY OF SAN DIEGO OPERA Omni La Costa Resort & Spa La bohème in 1965 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2024 65