Archive for April, 2026
Taxpayers Association Urges City Council to Reject Empty Homes Tax
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association® urges the San Diego City Council to oppose the proposed City of San Diego Empty Homes Tax Ordinance. The Taxpayers’ recommendation is due to concerns that the city has not demonstrated significant benefits to taxpayers which outweigh the uncertainty and potential risks associated with the proposal. A similar empty […]
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 […]
Nonprofit Launches Monthly Women in Music SD Series
Since 2023, The Music Company (TMC) has worked to strengthen San Diego’s music ecosystem by providing affordable studio space, mentorship, and career-building opportunities for emerging artists and creatives in the music industry. This March, the Pacific Beach nonprofit is marking its third anniversary by launching a new monthly event series with GRRRL Music, titled Women in […]
SOHO Challenges San Diego’s Preservation and Progress Project
Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) has challenged the City of San Diego’s approval of profound changes to its historic preservation program without environmental review required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The San Diego Superior Court action seeks an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process to address adverse environmental impacts to historic resources posed by […]
Former Owner of L.B. Powers and Son Plumbing Company, Inc. Passed Away
Phillip Stull, former owner of L.B. Powers and Son Plumbing Co., Inc. (Powers Plumbing), passed away on March 26, 2026. Stull devoted more than five decades to Powers Plumbing, joining the company after serving in the Navy. Early in his career, he singlehandedly installed thirteen miles of copper piping at Holy Cross Cemetery—just one example […]
Dermot Kennedy to Perform at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy has announced an extensive 32-date North American fall tour, promoted by Live Nation. The run kicks off September 4 in Minneapolis and wraps October 29 in Vancouver, BC, with support from Jonah Kagen, with Hunter Metts on select dates. Known for his passionate and powerful live performances, Kennedy will perform at iconic venues across […]
The Old Globe Announces the World Premiere, Pre-Broadway Engagement of the New Musical “Begin Again”
The Old Globe is pleased to announce that the world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical “Begin Again”will round out its 2026 season. The production is based on the film written and directed by John Carney; adapted by Jenna Clark Embrey; with an original score by Pat Monahan of the band Train; music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Brian Usifer; choreography […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Shrek the Musical”
San Diego Junior Theatre proudly presents “Shrek the Musical,” the hilarious and heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks film. Packed with laughter, larger than life characters, and an unforgettable score, this fairy tale remix proves that happily ever after comes in all shapes and sizes. Based on the Oscar winning animated film, “Shrek the Musical” follows an […]
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 […]
Read! Imagine! Create! Student Celebration
Write Out Loud – an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience – announces this year’s Read! Imaging! Create!celebrating the novel, “When the Emperor Was Divine”by Julie Otsuka. This event celebrates the creations of Middle and High School students who have read […]
