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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Skatepark Systems, the single resource for award-winning skatepark development, announced the launch of Skateparkology, a complimentary informational webinar series for community recreation planners who are looking to build a new skatepark or expand an existing park. The first webinar, which will provide a comprehensive overview of the skatepark [...]

VISTA, CA – Vista won’t be replacing its skatepark any time soon, City Council members decided Tuesday when they axed a proposal to put the park in a proposed stormwater detention basin near South Santa Fe Avenue and Monte Vista Drive. The decision was a blow to local skateboarders, who have been without a park since [...]

ESCONDIDO — Skateboarders who donate two cans of food next week at the Escondido Bike and Skate Park in Kit Carson Park will be able to skate for half-price. The food will be donated to Feeding America San Diego, which will use it to feed San Diego County children and adults during the holidays. In addition, every [...]

The California Heritage Museum opened today the exhibit “SKATEBOARD: Evolution and Art in California”, that traces the evolution of boards from pre-1950 to the present, showcasing riders, designers, artists, and manufacturers. Guest curated by legendary Z-boy Nathan Pratt in conjunction with museum staff curator Michael Trotter and advisory committee members Jeff Ho, Skip Engblom, Cris Dawson, [...]

The chief financial officer for a pro teen skateboarder’s business was arrested and charged Friday with embezzling more than $365,000, county prosecutors said. Matthew Mercuro, 36, of San Clemente is charged with two felony counts of grand theft with sentencing enhancements if convicted for excessive taking over $200,000 and $65,000, according to the Orange County District [...]

The California Heritage Museum is proud to present “SKATEBOARD: Evolution and Art in California.” The show opens to the general public on Saturday, November 14, 2009 and continues through Sunday, May 30, 2010. Guest curated by legendary Z-boy Nathan Pratt in conjunction with museum staff curator Michael Trotter and advisory committee members Jeff Ho, Skip Engblom [...]