Local News
Consider Shopping Internationally for the Holidays
Don’t have time to take a trip around the world to buy one-of-a-kind gifts for friends or family with eclectic tastes? Get inspired at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town San Diego, the go-to place for all holiday gift needs where guests can find unique worldly goodies tailored to all kinds of shoppers. […]
Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village
Celebrating its 25th year, the highly anticipated cozy Italian winter wonderland will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024. What started as a modest neighborhood celebration in 1999 has blossomed into a must-attend tradition that draws locals and visitors to San Diego’s favorite downtown district. As the event has grown […]
Sold-Out 25th Anniversary Gala Raises Over $900,000
This past October, the High Tech High Foundation (HTHF) brought together community leaders, educators, and supporters for a sold-out 25th Anniversary Gala at Liberty Station—a night filled with celebration, fundraising, and reflection. Dedicated to advancing transformative education through project-based learning and fostering an inclusive, caring culture, the HTH Foundation supports over 6,600 K-12 students across 16 […]
A Victorian Christmas
Write Out Loud, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for audiences of all ages, presents “A Victorian Christmas” at the Villa Montezuma Museum, located at 1925 K Street in Sherman Heights. Performances will take place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Friday, December 14. Take a […]
Lifestyle
Surgeon General Advises Communities to End Fluoridation
Florida’s State Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, held a press conference on Friday, November 22nd to announce that his office is advising all communities within the state to stop adding fluoridation chemicals to the public drinking water due to the neurotoxic risk the practice poses to the developing brain. Dr. Ladapo has both a […]
Las Posadas in Old Town San Diego Celebrates the Reason for the Season
Join the Old Town San Diego businesses and residents in rekindling a cherished tradition as they present the 66th Annual Las Posadas in Old Town San Diego at 7 p.m., Friday, December 13 at the picturesque Heritage County Park, located at 2454 Heritage Park Row. The festivities begin with offering neighbors and friends a unique opportunity to […]
Residents and Businesses Say NO to Oversized and Unplanned Development on Middletown Hillside
Over the last couple of months, residents and business owners in the Middletown community of San Diego have learned of a developer’s plan to build an oversized high rise that will overpower this already densely packed area. The Middletown community is already dealing with parking issues due to an increase of residential units and […]
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 […]
Entertainment
Cygnet Theatre Presents “A Christmas Carol”
Cygnet Theatre celebrates the holiday season with the return of its production of “A Christmas Carol,” a San Diego favorite for nearly a decade. The Charles Dickens classic, adapted by Cygnet Artistic Director Sean Murray, runs from Friday, November 29 through Tuesday, December 24 on the Cygnet stage, located at 4040 Twiggs Street in Old Town […]
North Coast Repertory Presents “2 Pianos 4 Hands”
By popular demand, North Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, is bringing back the joyful family pleasing “2 Pianos 4 Hands” to brighten the holiday season. Performances begin Friday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. Final performance is Sunday, December 29 at 2 p.m. The show runs Wednesday, Thursday, […]
Theatre School @ North Coast Rep Presents “The Beauty Sleeping”
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the wildly silly “The Beauty Sleeping”for its next student production. The British holiday tradition of pantomimes or Christmas “Panto” plays include taking well known stories like fairy tales and spinning them on their heads with emphasis on improvisation, wild costumes, and audience participation! Join in the laughs […]
Winter Wonderland Fashion Show and Luncheon
The Arc of San Diego is thrilled to announce our annual Winter Wonderland Fashion Show and Luncheon, on Friday, December 6, 2024, at The US Grant Hotel, located at 326 Broadway. This year’s enchanting theme, “Marching into the Holidays; A Nutcracker Extravaganza,” promises a spectacular celebration of fashion, festivity, and philanthropy. All proceeds support The Arc […]
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
We Need Men to Advocate for Boys in Foster Care Now
Research has proven the benefits of a positive, reliable adult male figure in children’s lives, especially boys – but only a small fraction of the boys who desperately need these role models in San Diego County have them. Voices for Children has put out an urgent call for compassionate and empathetic men in San Diego […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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
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 continues 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, family-friendly way to spend […]
Mission Hills for the Holidays
By Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills Business Improvement District and Assistant Vice President | Branch Manager U.S. Bank Mission Hills For the Mission Hills Business Improvement District (BID), it is an exciting time of year with the Saturday after Thanksgiving Small Business Saturday having kicked off the Shop Small holiday season, the continuing Toys for Tots […]
When to Make a Homeowners Insurance Claim: A Comprehensive Guide
Filing a homeowners insurance claim is a critical decision that requires careful consideration. While insurance is designed to protect you financially in times of need, not every incident warrants a claim. Understanding when to file can save you money, preserve your claims history, and ensure you’re making the most of your coverage. Assessing the Situation […]
A Candle in the Wind Holiday Concert by SACRA/PROFANA
Following their sold-out October concert at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, SACRA/PROFANA returns with A Candle in the Window, a holiday concert of inspiring vocal artistry, at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 14, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, located at 3502 Clairemont Drive. Tickets are available at sacraprofana.org. This beautiful program celebrates the warmth, guidance, and hope […]
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 […]
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 […]
