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Living & Style 48 HOME Multi-family developments have been a hot-button issue in Encinitas for a long time, but new construction is slowly shifting the tide of what’s possible in this suburban city. 54 DESIGN Carlsbad’s Gemological Institute of America consistently churns out some of the best fine jewelry designers in the world. We check in with a few who set up shop locally. Escapes 88 WEEKENDER After eloping in Las Vegas earlier this year, our managing editor offers a thorough guide to tying the knot in Sin City. 94 ARRIVING NOW New openings and other travel news from Santa Barbara, Valle de Guadalupe, and Waikiki. Special Sections

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ON THE COVER How many North County native species can you name? Have you noticed red bush monkeyflower blooming on your last hike, or a hunting osprey at the beach? Our coasts and marshlands are some of the most biologically diverse, and San Diego is considered a microhabitat. Art Director Samantha Lacy pays tribute to a small handful of local flora and fauna on this month's maximalist cover.

43 ICONS OF BUSINESS 59 SUMMER ESCAPES 95 SUPER LAWYERS IN FOCUS

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