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The War on Planning Groups

| October 4, 2023 | 0 Comments

Imagine if all democratically elected officials had to “apply” to keep their jobs. And the candidates they defeated were invited to apply for those jobs. And the “winners” were chosen behind closed doors. This is called “overturning elections,” and it’s exactly what is happening to San Diego’s 53 community planning groups, including District 3’s five groups: Downtown, Greater Golden Hill, Mission Valley, North Park, and […]

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Annual Día de Los Muertos Celebration Lights Up Old Town San Diego

| October 4, 2023 | 0 Comments
Annual Día de Los Muertos Celebration Lights Up Old Town San Diego

Old Town San Diego presents its annual Día de Los Muertos celebration, a vibrant and culturally rich event that draws thousands of visitors each year. This year’s festivities promise to be more enchanting than ever before, with a lineup of exciting activities and traditions that will captivate visitors of all ages. The centerpiece of the […]

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Once a Viking, Always a Viking

| October 4, 2023 | 0 Comments
Once a Viking, Always a Viking

“Once a Viking, always a Viking” is a common expression at St. Vincent de Paul School and, for Britni Coito, it certainly rings true. Having worked there from 2016 to 2021, she is back as principal. “When the position at St. Vincent de Paul School opened, it gave me the needed push to take the […]

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100-Plus Years of the Mission Hills Library and 40 Years of the Friends of the Library      

| August 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
100-Plus Years of the Mission Hills Library and 40 Years of the Friends of the Library      

It’s hard to miss the beautiful building at the corner of Washington and Front Streets that houses the Mission Hills – Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library.  But the origin of a Mission Hills community library started in one room of the Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School in 1921.  Later moves relocated the branch library, eventually to the […]

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National Thrift Shop Day Comes to the Gaslamp District

| August 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
National Thrift Shop Day Comes to the Gaslamp District

Shop for one-of-a-kind pieces by local artists including Chicana fashion designer, Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski (Sew Loka) during their WNDR After Dark: Secondhand Style event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, August 17 on National Thrift Shop Day at WNDR Museum, located at 422 Market Street in the Gaslamp District. Guests will be able to shop from a selection of one-of-a-kind […]

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14th Annual TwainFest at Heritage County Park

| August 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
14th Annual TwainFest at Heritage County Park

Twainfest will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, August 19 in Heritage County Park, 2455 Heritage Park Row in Old Town. There is a limited capacity. Reservations are required for your free entry. Learn more and Register for Attendance at https://writeoutloudsd.com/twainfest/ Twainfest, now a tradition for many San Diego families, is an all-day free festival […]

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Seedling Grown from Atomic Bomb Survivor Tree Planted at San Diego Botanic Garden

| August 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
Seedling Grown from Atomic Bomb Survivor Tree Planted at San Diego Botanic Garden

This August, San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) joins in partnership and unity with Green Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) Initiative to dedicate a newly planted ginkgo tree descended from a mother tree that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan more than 70 years ago. The Survivor Tee Commemoration will take place at the Garden at 4:15 p.m., […]

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Balboa Park Carousel Reopened on National Carousel Day

| August 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
Balboa Park Carousel Reopened on National Carousel Day

Families and carousel aficionados were invited to celebrate National Carousel Day at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel on Tuesday, July 25. National Carousel Day is a free community event presented by Forever Balboa Park, and offered free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and entertainment. Entertainment and activities included a family-friendly DJ, circus performers […]

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Delight Your Taste Buds While Saving Wildlife

| August 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
Delight Your Taste Buds While Saving Wildlife

San Diego’s wildest tasting event returns to the San Diego Zoo on Saturday, September 23, when more than 3,000 attendees will enjoy sampling a multitude of mouthwatering menu items and refreshing beverages from more than 100 restaurants, dessert shops, brewers, wineries and other vendors. The San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew Celebration is a yearly […]

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The Old Globe Presents “Cabaret”

| August 7, 2023 | 0 Comments
The Old Globe Presents “Cabaret”

The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team of the reimagined and visionary new staging of the Tony Award–winning musical “Cabaret.” The production features a book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, music by?John Kander?and lyrics by Fred Ebb, and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes (Broadway and The Old Globe’s “Bright Star,” The Old […]

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