Education
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 […]
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 […]
Descendants of Early San Diego Honor Leather Jacket Soldiers at 44th Annual Luncheon
This past month, the Descendants of Early San Diego (DESD) held its 44th Annual Luncheon on June 27, 2026, at Howard Ballard Parent Hall in Old Town San Diego. The event honored the Leather Jacket Soldiers (Soldados de Cuera) who established the Presidio of San Diego in 1769 and contributed to American independence during the […]
San Diego Taxpayers Releases Watchdog Report Showing That City Hall Staffing Has Grown Substantially Faster Than the Rest of the City
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association recent released a watchdog report showing that San Diego City Hall office staff has grown at a rate that is substantially faster than both the city’s population as well as overall city employees. This new Taxpayers report asks a simple question: before cutting essential neighborhood services and raising fees […]
City Funding Elimination Threatens Arts Access for Thousands of San Diego Youth
The City’s elimination of arts and culture funding is poised to significantly impact three longstanding youth arts organizations housed in Balboa Park’s Casa del Prado: San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, and San Diego Youth Symphony. Together, these organizations serve thousands of young people and families each year, providing arts education, performance […]
Write Out Loud Presents Three Programs Celebrating Our Nation’s History
On the momentous occasion of the Semiquincentennial (250 Years) of our country, Write Out Loud is thrilled to join the celebration, bringing three programs to the San Diego region that highlight the history of our nation and the importance of American values: freedom, equality, individualism, humanity and community. Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy, shared “We are honored to have […]
An Afternoon with Playwright of “Real Women Have Curves”
Award winning playwright Josefina López will be in San Diego on April 11, 2026 for a one-day speaking engagement at Point Loma Nazarene University. One year after her Broadway debut of the musical “Real Women Have Curves”(April 27, 2025, at the James Earl Jones Theatre), López invites the local community of students, educators, and theatre artists […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Symphony of Inspiration on Mother’s Day Weekend
Immerse yourself in a world of beauty and creativity at the 2026 Mission Hills Garden Walk, themed “A Symphony of Inspiration,” happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 9. This year guests are invited to explore nine breathtaking gardens situated throughout Mission Hills, each one an oasis of vibrant plants and stunning designs […]
