Local News
42nd Annual Charity Golf Classic Supports Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Home of Guiding Hands, a nonprofit organization that provides quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 42nd Annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan on the Oak Glen Golf Course (3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA 92019). The event will kick off at 7 […]
United Way of San Diego County Hosts an Evening of Wonder Fundraiser
United Way of San Diego County is holding a special night of impactful fundraising to advance its transformative work in education and economic mobility. The organization is hosting its signature fundraising event, An Evening of Wonder, on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Farmer & The Seahorse, located at 10996 Torreyana Road in San Diego, CA 92121, in the Torrey Pines area. “An Evening of […]
A Venetian Experience for Guests and Residents of San Diego
In the Coronado Cays lies a uniquely Venetian experience, no passport required. For over 25 years, The Gondola Company has offered the serene, romantic, and charming excursion of cruising through the picturesque, home-lined canals, and it all began with a vision from Sean Jamieson. Jamieson, owner of The Gondola Company, found himself on the water long […]
21st Annual Harvest for Hope Raises Funds Supporting Children Fighting Cancer
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a non-profit supporting families through their child’s cancer journey, held its 21st Annual Harvest for Hope on Sunday, September 22, culminating in a truly emotional and inspiring afternoon against the stunning backdrop of San Diego Bay. This beloved event, as part of ENF’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness during Childhood Cancer […]
Lifestyle
“The Nutcracker” Returns to Casa Del Prado in Balboa Park
Historic San Diego Youth Ballet (SDCYB) celebrates the joy and spirt of the holiday season with the beloved family tradition of presenting “The Nutcracker” at the Casa Del Prado Theatre, located at 1800 Village Place in Balboa Park from Wednesday, December 11 through Sunday, December 22, 2024. Enjoy the holiday season by taking an extraordinary […]
Yes, It’s Autumn
By Jamaal Jackson, President MHBID; Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager – US Bank Mission Hills Whether it is wearing an iconic Lenny Kravitz oversized brown knit scarf or giving a nod to autumn by changing your home decorating accessories, without completely saying good bye to summer just yet, it is officially autumn in Mission Hills. This […]
Retiring in San Diego – What about Taxes?
Retirement for most people is a significant milestone. Some can’t bring themselves to stop working, but for others it represents a significant change in both income and lifestyle. Living in a high-cost area like San Diego can bring unique challenges, particularly regarding taxes. It’s essential for retirees — or those on the cusp of retirement […]
Experience San Diego’s Finest Día de Los Muertos Celebration
October and November in Old Town San Diego Día de Los Muertos Celebration in Old Town San Diego takes place from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3, 2024. This year’s event promises an experience filled with culture, tradition, and fun for the entire family. Explore over 40 unique altars (ofrendas). Take a stroll through […]
Entertainment
Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre Kicks Off New Season with “The Mousetrap”
The Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department is excited to unveil its dynamic 2024-2025 season. This year’s productions promise to deliver a captivating mix of classic suspense, heartwarming fables, contemporary drama, lively musicals, and a Shakespearean comedy. With something for everyone, the Stagehouse Theatre is set to be the premier destination for local theatergoers. The season […]
North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents “A View from the Bridge”
North Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, auspiciously begins Season 43 with Arthur Miller’s explosive masterpiece, “A View from the Bridge.”This Tony Award-winning play delves into the complexities of family, love and justice. Set in a tight-knit Italian-American community in 1950s Brooklyn, the play explores the lives of its […]
Eighties-themed “Spookeasy” to Raise Funds for a Special Cause
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will time travel back to the 1980’s for an unforgettable speakeasy party ahead of Halloween. The “Spookeasy” will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, October 26 at a hidden, secret location on SMSC’s two-acre campus. Guests […]
San Diego Botanic Garden Holds its Annual Fall Festival
Experience the essence of autumn and the beauty of nature at San Diego Botanic Garden’s Annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, September 21.Held at the lush 37-acre garden in Encinitas, this festival will offer a unique blend of seasonal activities, family-friendly fun and educational experiences. Tickets to the Fall Festival are […]
Animal News
A Joyous Return—San Diego Zoo Celebrates the Birth of Four Meerkat Pups
Shaka, the fierce matriarch of the slender-tailed meerkats at the San Diego Zoo, has welcomed four babies. These pups are the first litter at the zoo in six years. The mother is doing well and has a healthy appetite since she is nursing four kids. She has great maternal instincts, checking the underground tunnels to […]
Taronga Collaborates with International Partner to Conserve the Iconic Platypus
A world-first research program aiming to conserve the iconic Platypus is now underway on Dundullimal Tubba-Gah Wiradjuri Country at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia. The multi-year project is a collaboration between Taronga Conservation Society Australia, which operates Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo and Taronga Zoo Sydney, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and the […]
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Care Team Welcomes First Endangered François’ Langur Baby in Five Years
This past April, the San Diego Zoo’s Wildlife Care team was greeted with an exciting development. Meili (pronounced may-lee), an endangered François’ langur under pregnancy observation for several months, gave birth to a vibrant orange infant overnight. This marks the Zoo’s first François’ langur birth since 2019, introducing a critical new member to the dwindling species […]
Crisis Situation for Animal Welfare Organizations
For the first time, San Diego’s leading animal welfare organizations have come together to raise awareness about the critical state of animal shelters in San Diego County. Here’s how the community can help: In San Diego County, local shelters and rescues are caring for far more animals than their facilities were designed to house. In […]
Education
Celebrate Innovation and Educational Excellence at High Tech High’s 25th Anniversary Gala
The High Tech High Foundation announced its 25th Anniversary Gala at Liberty Station at 6 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2024, 2875 Dewey Road, Building 177, in Liberty Station. This highly anticipated event will showcase the array of monumental successes the High Tech High system and the Foundation have achieved while honoring CEO Emeritus Larry Rosenstock for […]
Write Out Loud Receives Big Read Grant
Write Out Loud has announced receiving a grant of $20,000 to host the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read in San Diego. Write Out Loud is one of 62 nonprofit organizations in the US selected to receive an NEA Big Read grant to support a community reading program. Programming for the 2024-2025 grant cycle […]
“Summer Nights at Comic-Con Museum ®”
Comic-Con Museum has announceda new after-hours event series, Summer Nights at Comic-Con Museum, which began on Friday nights, that will run through July 19 (excluding July 5), from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Guests can enjoy an interactive evening of cosplay, competitive puzzling, games, craft-making, friendly competition, and more. Programming will feature nights with the following themes: “Our […]
New Art of Navigation Exhibit Opens Summer 2024
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is pleased to announce the opening of the new Art of Navigation exhibit this summer in the Gould Eddy Gallery found aboard the 1898 Victorian – era steam ferryboat Berkeley. Entry to the new exhibit is included with general admission. Art of Navigation draws upon some of the finest and most beautiful examples of […]
Videos
Neighbors Rally in Mission Hills to Protest SB 10 Implementation
San Diego, CA – A very concerned and vocal group of Mission Hills residents gathered at the intersection of Fort Stockton Drive and Randolph Street on Saturday, May 6, to protest the planned implementation of SB 10. The rally, which ran from 10:00 am to noon, was one of several such protests around the Uptown […]
Networking in Covid-19 w/ Steven David Elliot – DavidKamatoy.com Show 2020.10 #PresidioSentinel
Multi-creative entrepreneur and television host and producer David Kamatoy has released his latest video from The DavidKamatoy.com Show on networking in the era of Covid 19 with author and entrepreneur Steven David Elliot. In the segment, “Networking in Covid-19 with Steven David Elliot,” the two discuss the creation of Elliot’s networking program, Rockstar Connect, and […]
How to Google Yourself Properly – KZTC7 DavidKamatoy.com Show
(San Diego, CA) David Kamatoy, multi-creative entrepreneur and television producer has released his latest video, “How to Google Yourself Properly.” In this video, a segment from the new DavidKamatoy.com Show, he provides tips and suggestions to make searching for your own name on the internet powerful and effective. “People Google, or search, themselves on the […]
Soul Swapmeet Brings Black Entrepreneurs Together to Showcase Talents
San Diego Soul SwapmeetSaturday November 21, 2020 10a.m.-3p.m. Encore Event Center8253 Ronson RoadSan Diego, CA 92111 Nearly four-dozen Black entrepreneurs gathered to share their goods and services at the Soul Swapmeet held on Saturday, September 19, at the Encore Events Center in Kearny Mesa. The businesses and organizations on hand ran the gamut from art […]
Other Recent Posts
44th International Exhibition Featuring Works from 101 Artists from Around the World
The San Diego Watercolor Society is proud to announce the opening of The 44th Annual International Exhibition, a globally recognized exhibit for the highest standard of excellence in water-based art. Established in 1965, the San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) has grown into one of the largest and most active in the United States with the […]
Author Paula Hawkins to Present Her Latest Novel
Author Paula Hawkins to Present Her Latest Novel For twenty years, Words Alive has welcomed literary legends for its signature author talk and fundraising event. This year, they are presenting best-selling author Paula Hawkins, who wrote “Girl on the Train.” Hawkins will discuss her highly anticipated new novel, “The Blue Hour.” The event takes place […]
Together for a Cure
Susan G. Komen(R), the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Balboa Park at the corner of 6th Avenue and Laurel Street. The event will bring together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing […]
An Artistic Monarch Butterfly Waystation
Arts District Liberty Station has introduced the latest Installations at the Stations sculpture by Kaori Fukuyama, a distinguished multi-disciplinary artist originally from Kumamoto, Japan. Fukuyama, known for her evocative paintings, drawings, sculptures, and site-specific installations, will bring her unique vision to Arts District Liberty Station with an installation, titled Transformation/Transformacíon, that exhibits the metamorphosis of Monarch Butterflies, while […]
San Diego’s leadership must prioritize transparent, targeted, and accountable solutions.
Op-Ed by Charles Michaud As the homelessness crisis intensifies in the United States, coastal cities bear the brunt, especially those offering services like methadone clinics, transitional housing, and detox facilities. Despite increased spending by state and local governments, both the number of unhoused people and overdose deaths continue to rise. Overdoses are now the leading […]
Art Castañeres Endorses Larry Turner for Mayor
A very well-known resident and businessman of San Diego has come public this past month to endorse Larry Turner for mayor of San Diego. Art Castañeres, publisher and editor-at-large of “La Prensa SanDiego,” who also has more than 30 years of governmental and business experience, gave a scathing report of the current mayor, Todd Gloria, […]
