Local News
Spread Holiday Cheer at the East Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
Kick off the holiday season at the annual free community event featuring festive holiday vendors, live local entertainment, moments with Santa, activities for the kids, and a traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony. East Village Association is ready to usher in the holidays with the return of the neighborhood’s cherished tradition, the Annual East Village Tree Lighting […]
Daughter of NASA Orbital Mechanics Pioneer to Represent Her Mother at Gala Event
Katherine Johnson, whose groundbreaking calculations in orbital mechanics were instrumental to the success of America’s early crewed space flight programs and the historic Apollo Moon landings, will be represented by her daughter Katherine Moore when Johnson is inducted into the prestigious International Air & Space Hall of Fame at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on Saturday, November 9 at […]
Promises2Kids Collaborates to Launch $1 Million Foster Futures Program
As part of Promises2Kids’ commitment to help foster children overcome the difficulties of their past and grow into healthy, successful and independent adults, the organization is launching its ground-breaking Foster Futures Program. With financial support from the Lucky Duck Foundation, and the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, this intensive homelessness prevention and diversion program will […]
It’s Time for Ice Skating at Rady Children’s Ice Rink
Arts District Liberty Station welcomes Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary to celebrate the holiday season with the return of their outdoor ice-skating rink beginning Thursday, November 21, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025. Located in the Central Promenade at Arts District Liberty Station, Rady Children’s Ice Rink is in its 28th year and is a fun, […]
Lifestyle
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 […]
“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 […]
Entertainment
Internationally Acclaimed Lightscape Returns to San Diego Botanic Garden
Lightscape will return for its third year to the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden from Friday, November 15 through Sunday, January 5. Spanning one mile, the enchanting illuminated trail has been reinvigorated to feature spectacular sights with brand-new eye-catching artistic installations from international artists, along with some returning favorites from previous years that come alive […]
City Ballet of San Diego Presents a Season of Love and Obsession
The critically acclaimed City Ballet of San Diego, directed by Artistic Director Steven Wistrich and Associate Artistic Director Ariana Gonzalez, offers a stunning collection of classic and contemporary ballets curated from a diverse set of choreographers examining facets of love and obsession for its Season 32. “We are excited to present great story-telling ballets this season broadening our […]
Local Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall
For the choir members and musical director for Mission Hills United Church of Christ (MHUCC), an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City was never in the cards. However, that changed when composer Joel Raney came across a YouTube performance by the church choir, who range in age from 16 to 80-plus […]
Winter Wonder: Twinkling Lights & Holiday Cheer
Winter Wonder at Belmont Park, located at 3146 Mission Boulevard, is back and brighter than ever—where beachside traditions are born, and holiday memories are made. This season, the magic comes alive with over one million twinkling lights guiding guests through an unforgettable experience of holiday cheer. The holiday season starts Friday, November 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 […]
Animal News
Celebrate the Season at the Annual Pet Parade and Gaslamp Artisan Market
As the holidays approach, San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter is set to transform into a winter wonderland filled with seasonal celebrations and festive cheer. From the beloved Pet Parade to Thanksgiving feasts, Small Business Saturday, and the weekly Gaslamp Artisan Market, the neighborhood is brimming with festivities for the whole family. Indulge in exceptional dining, […]
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 […]
Education
Witness the Beauty and Creativity that Transformed Tijuana’s Colonia La Esperanza Neighborhood
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Colonia Esperanza on November 16th, hosted by the Ilan Lael Foundation. This immersive tour explores the vibrant Tijuana neighborhood, deeply connected to the renowned work of artist and sculptor-builder James Hubbell. The adventure begins at the Jardin de Ninos La Esperanza, a charming kindergarten oasis filled with colorful mosaics and playful […]
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 […]
Mission Hills Heritage Presents the 17th Annual Historic Home Tour: “Master Builders of Mission Hills”
Join Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) on Saturday, September 28, 2025, for our 17th Annual Historic Home Tour. This year’s theme is “Master Builders of Mission Hills,” and the home tour will feature up to six homes in various architectural styles built by early twentieth century Master Builders. Many of the homes you see today in […]
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 […]
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
Kettner and Vine is a Bad Deal
By Steven J. Walter Mayor Gloria’s proposed 1000 bed “Kettner and Vine” homeless shelter is a bad idea for all tax paying San Diegans. Something needs to be done to end the homeless crisis, but this isn’t it. When Mayor Gloria sprung the Kettner and Vine Shelter idea in early April, it seemed like it […]
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center to Host Annual Swing with Santa Golf Tournament
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential, will host its Annual “Swing with Santa” Golf Tournament on Friday, November 15, 2024. Guests are invited to join SMSC at the Sycuan Singing Hills Golf Resort on the Oak Glen […]
Trinity Theatre Company Presents “Living After Midnight”
Trinity Theatre Company continues its season under the guidance of Artistic Director, Sean Boyd with “Living After Midnight,” a new play by Sean Pomposello and directed by Tim Baran. “Living After Midnight” features San Diego Actors James Rainey, Lee Price, Teri Brown, Neha Curtiss, Kara Tuckfield, Vivan White, Mia Spencer, Melina Moreno, Greta Chan, Sundarri Rodriguez and Alana Marshall. The production […]
Farewell October; Hello November
By Jamaal Jackson, President Mission Hills BID, US Bank Assistant Vice President and Mission Hills Branch Manager From the September 23 Taste of Mission Hills ticket sales launch, online and at All American Tailors, The Keratin Shop and US Bank Mission Hills, to the evening of the 12th Annual Taste of Mission Hills, this year’s taste […]
Celebration of Life for Allen Hazard
November 8, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Friends and neighbors are invited to join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Allen Hazard at the beautiful Marston House Gardens, located at 3525 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. As a cherished native son of San Diego, Allen left us on October 6, 2024, and […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park & San Diego Humane Society Reintroduces Eight Native Bats
San Diego Zoo Safari Park in partnership with San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife program, found and rehabilitated eight native bats, then re-released the night dwellers back to the Safari Park. Some bats were re-released earlier this year, with the most recent one reintroduced on October 16, marking 2024 as the first year to re-release […]
