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Padres, Manny Machado Team Up with San Diego Unified on School Attendance

| March 31, 2024 | 0 Comments
Padres, Manny Machado Team Up with San Diego Unified on School Attendance

The San Diego Padres have stepped up to the plate to help the San Diego Unified School District raise awareness about the importance of regular school attendance amid a nationwide increase in absenteeism following the pandemic. To help promote strong attendance, with an emphasis on elementary schools most impacted by absenteeism, the Padres have collaborated […]

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Funani and Amahle Are Enjoying Their Renovated Habitat

| March 31, 2024 | 0 Comments
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 […]

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“Spring Pop-up, Curated by Bazaar Del Mundo” Hits Saturday, April 20

| March 31, 2024 | 0 Comments
“Spring Pop-up, Curated by Bazaar Del Mundo” Hits Saturday, April 20

Spring Show Features Celebration of Beloved Artist, Laurel Burch; Other Jewelry and Décor Artisans A day of spring will be celebrated at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town with a tribute to beloved artist, Laurel Burch, and a curated selection of jewelry, fashion and décor at the free “Spring Pop-up, Curated by […]

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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Offers Safe Viewing and Hands-on Activities

| March 31, 2024 | 0 Comments
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Offers Safe Viewing and Hands-on Activities

On Monday, April 8, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in San Diego. The Fleet Science Center is hosting a viewing party outside the Fleet in front of the iconic Bea Evenson Fountain. The event is free and begins at 9 a.m. The partial solar eclipse will begin at 10:03 a.m. when the Moon appears to […]

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Performing Arts Organizations Unite for San Diego Theatre Month

| March 2, 2024 | 0 Comments
Performing Arts Organizations Unite for San Diego Theatre Month

“San Diego has sent more shows to Broadway than any other city in America, and we want audiences to experience what makes our region’s performing arts scene so unique. The goal of Theatre Month is to get you to a seat and enjoy what San Diego has to offer,” says Jay Henslee, president of the […]

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Celebrate the Return of the Padres at the 12th Annual East Village Block Party on Opening Weekend

| March 2, 2024 | 0 Comments
Celebrate the Return of the Padres at the 12th Annual East Village Block Party on Opening Weekend

Though the East Village Block Party on Opening Weekend is often recognized as solely a celebration of the Padres and the return of baseball – this year it is much more. Aiming to shed light on the growing and devoted East Village business district, this year’s block party has home field advantage. With local business […]

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SOHO Receives Prestigious Governor’s Historic Preservation Award

| March 2, 2024 | 0 Comments
SOHO Receives Prestigious Governor’s Historic Preservation Award

The preservation group Save Our Heritage Organisation, SOHO, has received a prestigious 2023 Governor’s Historic Preservation Award. The awards, announced on December 29, recognize SOHO and five other organizations and projects for outstanding achievements in preserving and celebrating California’s richly diverse heritage. The Governor’s Historic Preservation Awards are California’s only state-sponsored awards program of its kind. […]

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Women’s History Month Celebrates Entrepreneurs

| March 2, 2024 | 0 Comments
Women’s History Month Celebrates Entrepreneurs

Since the 1980s, March has been recognized and celebrated as Women’s History Month. On a local scale, it serves as an amazing opportunity to shed light on the hardworking women and their entrepreneurial spirit that reside in the community by supporting their businesses. In the Little Italy neighborhood alone, there are several shops, cafes, and […]

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Lazy Acres Natural Market Announces Launch of EBT SNAP Acceptance

| March 2, 2024 | 0 Comments
Lazy Acres Natural Market Announces Launch of EBT SNAP Acceptance

Community grocer Lazy Acres Natural Market announced today that it will now accept Electronic Benefits Transfer Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) online for same-day delivery and pickup via Instacart. With this program, EBT SNAP participants will now be able to use their benefits to shop for local and organic produce and groceries online […]

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The Old Globe Presents “King James”

| March 2, 2024 | 0 Comments
The Old Globe Presents “King James”

The Old Globe is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for “King James.” The play is written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph (Broadway’s “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo,” Off Broadway’s “Guards at the Taj”) and is directed by Justin Emeka (Pittsburgh Public Theater’s “Sweat” and “American Son”).  “King James” plays at the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of […]

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