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Beloved skatepark mom honored with bench in Lakeside
There were hugs all around at an emotional ceremony on Saturday to honor Terry Burke-Eiserling for her tireless work to get a skatepark built in East San Diego County’s Lakeside, the first and only one in the community.
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Beloved skatepark mom honored with bench in Lakeside
“Miss Terry” used to drive her son and his friends all over San Diego County to different skateparks — until she worked tirelessly to get the first and only one built in Lakeside.
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How skateboarder Dashawn Jordan reset after missing out on Tokyo Olympics
Skateboarder Dashawn Jordan discusses how music helped him get his mind reset after missing out on the Tokyo Olympics.
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Meet the professor who is using a skateboard to unite the world
California Live’s Danielle Nottingham visits San Diego State University to catch up with professor, Dr. Neftalie Williams, who is on a mission to create diplomacy through skateboarding.
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Skateboarders kickflipping their way into male-dominated sport honored for Women's History Month
Three women were celebrated by San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer for the strides made in women’s skateboarding his Women’s History Month.
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Three skateboarders honored for Women's History Month in Encinitas
NBC 7’s photojournalist Roberto Castanares introduces us to three women who have been pushing the boundaries in their sport to make it more inclusive.
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After winning Olympic bronze, Jagger Eaton more focused for Paris
Team USA skateboarder Jagger Eaton won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, saying it was “the most surreal moment” in his life. But now Eaton is more focused than ever as he chases gold in Paris.
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San Diego pro uses skateboarding to fight addiction, boost mental health
Professional skateboarder Brandon Turner got sober in 2016 and found his way back to his board, realizing skating was crucial to his recovery. Now, he’s teaching that to others through Westside Recovery.
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San Diego pro skater teaches skateboarding to fight addiction, poor mental health
NBC 7’s Brian Holt talked to Brandon Turner about his journey through drug addiction and mental health crises, and how important his skateboard was to his recovery.
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‘Go with the flow': How the world's top skateboarders mentally prepare for big competitions
How do the best skateboarders in the world prepare for a big competition like this week’s X-Games in Ventura, Calif.? Hear from Jagger Eaton, Dashawn Jordan and Bryce Wettstein on how they get their minds right before dropping in.
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Skateboarder Completes Record-Setting Trip Across United States
Chad Caruso skated from California to Virginia during his 57-day trip that set a new Guinness World Record.
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Skateboarder Finishes Record-Setting Trip Across the US
Chad Caruso set a Guinness world record by skateboarding from Venice Beach to Virginia Beach.
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Gnarly News: This Year's X Games to Tour San Diego, Los Angeles, Ventura
The X Games are coming home to Southern California for an eight-day tour of the Pacific coast.
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Professor's Rad Claims About Diversity in Skateboarding
Skate culture is becoming incredibly diverse, and we might all be able to learn something from it, reports NBC 7’s Catherine Garcia.
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Tony Hawk Uses Skateboarding to Teach Community Organizing
Legendary skater Tony Hawk is uplifting diverse skateboarders and training them how to build a skatepark in their neighborhoods via his fellowship program, The Skatepark Project.