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Mark Sturdevant, M.D., Named to Lead Scripps Center for Organ and Cell Transplantation
Scripps Health has named acclaimed transplant surgeon Mark Sturdevant, M.D., as the new program director and division head of the Scripps Center for Organ and Cell Transplantation. Dr. Sturdevant’s interests lie in liver transplantation, with a particular focus on living donor and split liver transplantation, an advanced surgical technique that involves dividing a single donor […]
West Coast Premiere of Tony Award Winning “Good Night, Oscar”
He was the funniest man in the room. And the most unfiltered. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the West Coast Premiere of “Good Night, Oscar,” Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright’s compassionate and wickedly funny portrait of Oscar Levant — pianist, actor, composer, and legendary wit whose sharp tongue was matched only by his profound musical […]
San Diego State University Celebrates Its 100th Season of Theatre
SDSU’s School of Theatre, Television, and Film announces its 100th Season, featuring special events and shows ranging from Shakespeare to “Seussical.” Theatre at San Diego State University traces its roots to 1914, but the program took shape in 1926, when Sybil Eliza Jones established a regular drama program and directed the first full season of […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Opens Season 79 with “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
San Diego Junior Theatre launches its 79th season with “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” running Friday, October 23 through Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park, located at 1600 Village Place, at the corner of Old Globe Way. Directed by Producing Artistic Director Joey Price, with music direction by […]
Día de Los Muertos Celebration in Old Town San Diego
Get ready for a vibrant and unforgettable Día de Los Muertos celebration in Old Town San Diego, happening from Saturday, October 31 through Monday, November 2, 2026. This year’s event promises an experience filled with culture, tradition, and fun for the entire family. Explore Over 40 Unique Altars (Ofrendas): Take a stroll through the heart […]
County Assessor Announces Free Third Annual Disabled Veterans Resource Fair
The San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC), Jordan Z. Marks’ Taxpayer Advocate Office led by Martin Arias, will host a Disabled Veterans Resource Fair in advance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at National University in Scripps Ranch campus, located at 9980 Carroll Canyon Road, with a kickoff ceremony starting at 9 a.m. […]
Tricks, Treats, and Good Eats in October
By Sarah Church, President Mission Hills BID, co-owner Pizza e Birra October already?! Pardon my surprise at how quickly time is going by. That tends to happen when it’s full of fun events. As we fall right into the next month on our calendars, let’s take a moment to be grateful for a few things: […]
Find a Friend Who Can Change Your Life
By Emma Katai, San Diego Humane Society Communications Manager When Corduroy arrived at San Diego Humane Society as a stray, no one knew where her story would lead. She needed medical care, safe shelter, and most of all, someone to give her a second chance. While at the shelter, Corduroy received much-needed eye surgery, leaving […]
Opinion: Midway Rising Plans Affordable Housing, but There’s No Guarantee
By Christine Smith, Point Loma resident and member of the Peninsula Community Planning Board. The views expressed in this column are her own. (Previously published by The Times of San Diego.) Midway Rising goes before the Land Use and Housing Committee in October and City Council later this fall. It’s billed as a major affordable […]
The San Diego International Film Festival Announces Its Full Festival Lineup
Marking its 25th anniversary, the San Diego International Film Festival unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 Festival slate—a dynamic collection of films from around the world that showcases bold voices, compelling stories and the extraordinary power of cinema to entertain, inspire and spark conversation. Set against the stunning backdrop of California’s coastline, the festival has grown […]
