Local News
The San Diego International Film Festival Announces Its Full Festival Lineup
Marking its 25th anniversary, the San Diego International Film Festival unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 Festival slate—a dynamic collection of films from around the world that showcases bold voices, compelling stories and the extraordinary power of cinema to entertain, inspire and spark conversation. Set against the stunning backdrop of California’s coastline, the festival has grown […]
Local Artists and Crafters Share Their Talents and Creations
The annual Mission Hills Holiday Artisan Craft Show & Sale is on again, this year just before Thanksgiving and ready to help you solve all your gifting challenges. It’s Saturday November 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw St. at Fort Stockton. It’s free to attend. For […]
City Ballet of San Diego Closes America 250th Celebration with American Icons
It’s all been building up to this. City Ballet of San Diego’s year-long celebration of America’s 250th anniversary concludes with American Icons, a triple bill showcasing three towering figures of American choreography. The performances are at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 24, and 2 p.m., Sunday, October 25 at the Balboa Theatre, located at 868 4th […]
Midway Sinking – Sports Arena Under Water
Warnings from the City and County of San Diego make it clear that we need to prepare for potentially catastrophic flooding in the weeks and months ahead. Forecasts indicate that a strong El Niño could seriously affect San Diego, potentially causing beach erosion, bluff collapses, and coastal flooding driven by large swells, high tides, and […]
Lifestyle
Thrilling Ziplines, Mountain Trails and Camping Adventures for the Whole Family
Just a short drive from San Diego and Temecula, nestled on hundreds of acres of pristine wilderness, La Jolla Indian Adventure Park is redefining outdoor recreation in Southern California. But this isn’t your average outdoor spot; it’s your next unforgettable weekend escape, packed with adrenaline-pumping adventures, starry nights by the campfire, and memories that will last a lifetime. Whether […]
Mother’s Day Meals for Lasting Memories
Solana Beach’s newest neighborhood restaurant, Lana, is launching weekend brunch service with a special Mother’s Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9. Lana, located at 437 S. Highway 101 in Solana Beach, delivers approachable, California coastal cuisine, craft cocktails and a West Coast-focused wine list. Lana’s brunch menu […]
The 20 Year Legacy of the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
What began as a small community car show on the grass overlooking La Jolla Cove has grown into one of the most celebrated collector car events in the United States. Now celebrating its 20th year April 24 – 26, 2026, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance stands as a world-class automotive showcase and a celebrated annual tradition for […]
Mission Hills Heritage Announces 2026 “Mid-Century Modern Weekend”
Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) is shining a spotlight on one of the neighborhood’s most iconic—and often overlooked—architectural styles with its upcoming Mid-Century Modern Weekend event, a celebration of design, community, and preservation. Home to one of the region’s largest concentrations of mid-century architecture, Mission Hills features work by celebrated architects like Frederick Liebhardt, Lloyd Ruocco, and […]
Entertainment
The Music Company Expands to Help Shape San Diego’s Music Scene
The Music Company (TMC), a San Diego nonprofit supporting the city’s music scene through affordable studio spaces, content creation, mentorship programs and more, has elected new officers to its board of directors. The new officers broaden the nonprofit’s industry expertise and support TMC’s mission to help aspiring musicians and music professionals gain the skills, experience, […]
Cygnet Theatre Presents “Arcadia”
Cygnet Theatre proudly presents the dazzling, thought-provoking drama, “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Sean Murray, the show will run until Sunday, August 9, 2026, and will be produced in the Dottie Studio Theater. Time folds in on itself in this thought-provoking drama, where past and present collide inside a single country estate. In 1809, a young prodigy dazzles her tutor […]
The Old Globe Presents William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”
William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is a beloved comedy directed by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein. “Much Ado About Nothing” will conclude The Old Globe’s 2026 Summer Shakespeare Festival. Performances run from Sunday, August 2 through Sunday, August 30, 2026 in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in San Diego’s Balboa Park (1363 Old Globe Way). […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Les Misérables: School Edition”
San Diego Junior Theatre closes out its vibrant 78th season with the beloved musical, “Les Misérables: School Edition.” Directed by Desha Crownover, who also directed JT’s first production of “Les Misérables” in 2009, with music direction by Michael Tyree, this student production brings one of musical theatre’s most recognized stories to the Junior Theatre stage. […]
Animal News
Dog Days, Spa Days, & School Days
By Sarah Church, President Mission Hills BID, co-owner Pizza e Birra August has quickly arrived and the dog days of summer remind us that we are barely revving up! You may have heard that catchy idiom a handful of times, “dog days of summer,” but have you ever actually known what it means? The dog […]
Hospital Benefits Over 50,000 Animals
The Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is celebrating 25 years of advancing wildlife medicine and providing world-class care for wildlife. Since opening in 2001, the hospital has cared for more than 50,000 animals ranging from the tiny seven-gram Pacific pocket mouse to a 700-pound okapi. Its team of […]
San Diego Humane Society Provides Update on Ongoing Care of Animals Rescued from Villa Chardonnay
Nearly two months after San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) took over operations at the Villa Chardonnay property in Julian and rescued 728 neglected animals, the organization continues to make progress while providing daily care for the animals. At the height of the response, SDHS cared for more than 700 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and […]
Snow Day for Grizzly Bears at the San Diego Zoo
Scout and Montana, a pair of rescued brother bears, spent the day exploring, wrestling and playing in the fresh powder. Specialized industrial snowblowers blew man-made snow into the habitat to recreate the kind of late-spring conditions grizzlies often experience in the wild. Scout and Montana were rescued as cubs nearly 20 years ago from an […]
Education
Descendants of Early San Diego Honor Leather Jacket Soldiers at 44th Annual Luncheon
This past month, the Descendants of Early San Diego (DESD) held its 44th Annual Luncheon on June 27, 2026, at Howard Ballard Parent Hall in Old Town San Diego. The event honored the Leather Jacket Soldiers (Soldados de Cuera) who established the Presidio of San Diego in 1769 and contributed to American independence during the […]
San Diego Taxpayers Releases Watchdog Report Showing That City Hall Staffing Has Grown Substantially Faster Than the Rest of the City
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association recent released a watchdog report showing that San Diego City Hall office staff has grown at a rate that is substantially faster than both the city’s population as well as overall city employees. This new Taxpayers report asks a simple question: before cutting essential neighborhood services and raising fees […]
City Funding Elimination Threatens Arts Access for Thousands of San Diego Youth
The City’s elimination of arts and culture funding is poised to significantly impact three longstanding youth arts organizations housed in Balboa Park’s Casa del Prado: San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, and San Diego Youth Symphony. Together, these organizations serve thousands of young people and families each year, providing arts education, performance […]
Write Out Loud Presents Three Programs Celebrating Our Nation’s History
On the momentous occasion of the Semiquincentennial (250 Years) of our country, Write Out Loud is thrilled to join the celebration, bringing three programs to the San Diego region that highlight the history of our nation and the importance of American values: freedom, equality, individualism, humanity and community. Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy, shared “We are honored to have […]
Videos
“What’s Happening in San Diego” Labor Day Weekend 2026
San Diego, CA (For Release) – “What’s Happening in San Diego,” the new go-to source for local events releases its Labor Day Weekend 2026 show. Hosted by local personalities David Kamatoy and Jordan Jacobo, the program presents a variety of both free and paid events and activities for residents and visitors to America’s Finest City […]
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 […]
Other Recent Posts
SB344 Proves That Deception by Politicians is Alive in California – Corruption That Drives Developer Projects
When elected officials disagree with their constituents, scientific evidence, and court rulings on serious environmental issues, the answer should not be to weaken the very safeguards designed to protect the public. SB344 does exactly that. It undermines critical environmental review protections and shifts the consequences onto the Californians who will be left to live with […]
A Celebration Honors Italy’s Beloved Summer Holiday
Convivio, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community through the celebration of Italian culture and intercultural experiences, will bring one of Italy’s most cherished summer traditions to San Diego with Ferragosto: Sotto Le Stelle on Saturday, August 15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at AmiciBar in Little Italy (250 W. Date St., San Diego, […]
Mission Valley YMCA Becomes New USDA-Supported Food Distribution Site
Navore Market, a U.S. Department of Agriculture backed San Diego–based online platform dedicated to connecting local farmers and producers directly with San Diegans to build a more sustainable and community-rooted food system, expands its county-wide aggregation hub program in partnership with YMCA of San Diego County. The new hub launched this past July at Mission […]
48th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show on Saturday, August 15th
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host the 48th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 15 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in Downtown (1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101). This year’s theme, “Hidden Diamonds,” […]
Dress Code Reveal – Formal Retro ‘70s Attire for Upcoming Annual Gala Fundraiser
Organizers have announced the Dress Code Reveal for the 2026 Youth Tennis San Diego Annual Gala and will encourage guests to embrace Formal Retro ’70s Attire for an unforgettable evening celebrating tennis heritage, iconic figures, and the impact of Youth Tennis San Diego. The Annual Gala, which will honor tennis legend Stan Smith, will take place from […]
Prebys Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital Donation
Prebys Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego received a special delivery of blankets and care packages earlier this summer, thanks to Dalton Subaru National City and Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). Scripps received the donations for its cancer patients, as part of the Subaru Loves to Care program, which […]
