Local News
Make a Splash this Summer at a Local Resort
Dive into summer with a getaway to the San Diego coast. Discover your “Aloha” at the Catamaran Resort, featuring the spectacular Sunset Luaus on Mission Bay, a San Diego summer tradition that takes place Tuesdays and Fridays, through August 30. Fun for the whole family, the luaus feature a delicious all-you-can-eat Hawaiian buffet, authentic island […]
“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 […]
The Mayor Makes Plans to Add 50,000+ Residents and No Infrastructure to Uptown
Late last year I wrote an article about Todd Gloria’s plans via the Hillcrest Blueprint to add 50,000 residents to the Uptown community. I referred to it as creating “sardine town,” which will not be suitable for human habitation. It will also kill small businesses because the major arteries for entering and departing Uptown will […]
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 […]
Lifestyle
Tony Award Winner Aaron Tveit Performs at the 2024 Globe Gala
The Old Globe will hold its annual gala on Saturday, September 21, 2024, under the stars on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. The theme for the 2024 Globe Gala is Black & White Masquerade, a spectacular and magical event that promises to be an epic night to […]
Freedom to Express Himself
I’ve met and interviewed a lot of people during my career and every person provides a unique story. Yet, few are as touching as Dysen White, a 20-year-old who is on a very special artistic journey. His art, which he refers to as “an expression of his freedom,” really does have an impact on you […]
Celebrate An Old Fashioned Fourth of July at State Historic Park
California State Parks invites you to step back in time and celebrate an old fashioned Fourth of July at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, located at 4002 Wallace Street. This family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to experience Independence Day as early San Diego residents did in the 1800s, with a day full […]
Sarah Stieber Announces 4th Annual Pop-Up Gallery in Little Italy
Sarah Stieber, known for her bold, vibrant artwork, is thrilled to announce the 4th annual Sarah Stieber Gallery in San Diego, unveiling Stieber’s latest collection, the ‘Integration Series.’ The experiential pop-up gallery, located at 1943 India St. in Little Italy, will be open to the public through Monday, June 17. A grand opening celebration took […]
Entertainment
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Presents “Fairy Tales in the Park”
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents the 16th Annual “Fairy Tales in the Park”at the Casa del Prado Theater (located at 1800 Village Place, San Diego, CA, 92101) in Balboa Park at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, August 17, and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday, August 18. A whimsical, interactive dance experience for families and […]
The Old Globe Presents “Duel Reality”
The Old Globe is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for “Duel Reality,” a spectacular theatrical experience by The 7 Fingers and directed by Shana Carroll (The Old Globe’s Passengers, Alliance Theatre’s Water for Elephants). “Duel Reality”was originally produced and created with Virgin Voyages. The West Coast premiere begins performances July 6 and plays through August 4, 2024, with the opening on Thursday, July 11 on the Donald and […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Mean Girls: High School Version”
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, closes out its 76th Season with the hit musical, “Mean Girls: High School Version,” based on the cult classic film. “Mean Girls: High School Version” will run Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. from July 26 to August 11, 2024. All Junior Theatre productions […]
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Hosts “Couture” Haute with Heart Fashion Show
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 46th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, August 17 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in Downtown (1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101). This year’s theme, “Couture,” pays […]
Animal News
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 […]
Funani and Amahle Are Enjoying Their Renovated Habitat
It’s with joyful glee that the San Diego Zoo reminds residents to see the adorable faces of their two resident hippos: the 39-year-old Funani (pronounced “foo-nah-nee”) and her four-year-old daughter, Amahle (pronounced “ah-mah-shlay”). After a months-long renovation, the duo has recently returned to their Hippo Trail habitat. The aquatic ecosystem habitat boasts 110 feet of crystal-clear glass for […]
Two Horses Abandoned in the Tijuana River Valley Find Their Forever Home at Local Sanctuary
On November 21, 2023 an eleven-year-old gelding was found abandoned in a staging area corral in the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park. On December 9, 2023 a second gelding, a twenty-five-year-old Appaloosa was found abandoned nearby. Neither horse had food or water. Fortunately, both horses were rescued by San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement. Both […]
Education
It’s Time for A New Beginning
This past month I was given good news about the Historic Mission Hills Library at 925 West Washington Street. A representative of Councilman Whitburn’s office stated that according to the Library Department staff, the necessary abatement work has been completed. They are now awaiting the delivery of materials to finalize the remaining work. Their current […]
Celebrate San Diego’s 255th Birthday at the Whaley House
At 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, the historic Whaley House in Old Town San Diego will be the site of a celebration honoring San Diego’s 255th birthday. Located at 2476 San Diego Avenue in Old Town, the Whaley House invites all residents and visitors to join in the festivities. There will be free cake and […]
Mission Hills Garden Club Awards Merit Scholarships
The Mission Hills Garden Club has been awarding merit-based scholarships to community college students for over 20 years. This year the Mission Hills Garden Club invited the winning students to Mission Hills for their award. The award ceremony took place at the San Diego Art Institute on Falcon Street. Owner Alexander Salazar generously offered his gallery for this event. […]
A New Pirate Adventure Experience Presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures
Maritime Museum of San Diego has announced six new partnership performance dates for the popular Boarded. A New Pirate Adventure experience presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures. These popular 90-minute on-the-water shows featuring a widely creative and talented pirate theatric troupe and seasoned sail crew are staged aboard the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s 16th – century Spanish galleon San […]
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
San Diego FC Announces Expansion and Renovation of Mission Valley Store
San Diego FC is revolutionizing sports retail by introducing an immersive retail experience that captivates and engages fans like never before. SDFC is transforming the Club’s official retail shop, Eighteen Threads, into an innovative and custom-design experiential space with its grand opening set for Saturday, June 22 at 3:00pm. The store, which is expanding its […]
California Supreme Court Yields to Newsom and Legislature
Removes Taxpayer Protection Act from November Ballot By Jon Coupal, president, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association We were shocked and angered by the California Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday in Legislature v. Weber, the outrageous lawsuit filed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders. The lawsuit asked the court to order the removal of our […]
How Presidential Policy Choices will Affect Inflation
The average inflation (annual change in prices) has been about three percent since the end of World War II. There have been occasional spikes, but we got used to very low inflation since the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, averaging about 1.5 percent from 2008 to 2020. COVID changed that. With the economy shutting down […]
The Marine Band Returns to Little Italy
At 7 p.m., Saturday, July 13, the Marine Band’s full 40-member group and renowned local ensemble, Sound Strike, will take over the Piazza della Famiglia, bringing with them the vibrant sounds and lively energy for the Marine Band San Diego Summer Concert. They play upbeat, fun tunes, instrumental covers of hip, trendy songs and classic […]
In Mission Hills We Celebrate!
by Jamaal Jackson, President of Mission Hills BID, Assistant Vice President Branch Manager US BANK Mission Hills Summer is in full swing and the 4th of July is right around the corner. We know our favorite restaurants will be bustling and sidewalks filled because of happy get together occassions with friends and family. As you […]
Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce Announces Construction of New Gateway Sign
The Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the commencement of construction for a new gateway sign, a landmark project designed to welcome visitors and celebrate the rich history of Old Town San Diego. This project represents a significant enhancement to the area’s cultural and historical landscape, aiming to attract more […]
