Archive for June, 2025
Pechango Resort Casino Extends Naming Rights Deal
One of San Diego’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues – Pechanga Arena San Diego – will continue to proudly bear the name of Pechanga Resort Casino through December 2026. The announcement comes with the extension of the naming rights agreement between the venue and Pechanga Resort Casino, which is located just outside of Temecula, […]
Two Downtown Restaurants Offer Worldclass Views for 4th of July
Enjoy exclusive seating for the dazzling Big Bay Boom firework show with a Mediterranean buffet at Garibaldi. Indulge in all-you-can-eat antipasti display, featuring a selection of Mediterranean cheeses, artisanal cured meats, and more. Next, dive into a local sustainable seafood display of peel-and-eat shrimp, harissa cocktail sauce, Mediterranean tuna tartar, preserved Kumaoto oysters and pomegranate mignonette, along with seasonal salad assortments […]
Rebranding Takes Place At Major Property in San Diego
Previously known as NTC Foundation, Arts District Liberty Station recently announced a new chapter in its mission to transform 26 buildings in Liberty Station into a thriving arts and culture destination. Arts District Liberty Station now serves as the unifying name for both the expansive cultural campus and the face of the dynamic programming that […]
Location Matters – Responsibilities of the Mission Hills BID
By Jamaal Jackson, President Mission Hills Business Improvement District US Bank Mission Hills Assistant VP and Branch Manger Though summertime officially begins on June 20, isn’t it true Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial launch of summer? The Summer Solstice occurs when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, this year also landing […]
Baby Hamadryas Baboon Named Defari
The San Diego Zoo has welcomed a baby hamadryas baboon—the first born at the Zoo since 2019. The young male is named Defari (deh-far-ee) which means “strong” in Amharic, an official language of Ethiopia. Defari was born to first-time mother Lisa Marie and father Zito as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) […]
A Masai Giraffe Calf Gets Lots of Attention
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has welcomed a Masai giraffe calf. The youngster, a male who has yet to be named, was born to mother (dam) Mara and father (sire) Gowon. The calf’s arrival helps support the genetic diversity of Masai giraffes and ensures their global population remains strong and healthy. Giraffes are very […]
Girls Draw Inspiration from STEM
By Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office Two girls from County Probation’s Youth Transition Campus had the chance to get inspired by all things involving science, technology, and math. The 5-hour long Girls in STEM Igniting Passion, Engineering Tomorrow event was put on by the Society of Women Engineers on a recent Saturday at […]
Nine Important Retirement Milestones (Starting at Age 50)
I’m continuing the topic of properly preparing for retirement this month. Most people don’t really start thinking about retirement at age 50, but there are a few things you should be doing to set yourself up early for a comfortable and secure retirement. Age 50: Catch-Up Contributions Begin At age 50, you can start making […]
The River Offers a Summer with a Lineup of the Hottest Country Artists in the Nation
Sycuan Casino Resort, in partnership with KSON, are bringing back The River in June. The River at Sycuan is San Diego’s only country concert pool party that will feature a range of well-known and prestigious country artists. The River will kick off summer with its first country concert pool party, featuring Caroline Jones – the first and […]
The Greatest Show on Earth Gala Is a Success
The Arc of San Diego held their annual Spring Gala this past May at Coasterra. The event brought together a vibrant network of donors, volunteers, and friends of The Arc of San Diego for an unforgettable evening of enchantment, wonder, and a celebration of giving. All funds raised benefit The Arc of San Diego and […]
