Historical
Mormon Battalion to Host “Legacy of Liberty” Flag Day Celebration
The Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town San Diego will commemorate Flag Day and the 250th anniversary of the United States with a special community gathering titled “Legacy of Liberty” at 5 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026. Held at the historic Mormon Battalion site at 2510 Juan Street, the celebration will honor the enduring […]
Smooth Sailing on Father’s Day
Make Father’s Day (Sunday, June 21) smooth sailing this year with The Gondola Company. Skip the usual gifts and treat dad to a relaxing Venetian-style cruise through the scenic Coronado Cays with the Father’s Day Cruise Package. This one-of-a-kind outing combines waterfront views, relaxation, and thoughtful touches that celebrate dad from the moment you step […]
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 […]
Be Part of Old Town History: The Heritage Walk Offers a Lasting Legacy
By Erin Liddell There are few places in California where history feels as alive and present as it does in Old Town. Known as the birthplace of California, this cherished district has long been a gathering place for stories, celebrations, and community. Now, there is a new and meaningful way to become a permanent part […]
Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific Opens at Maritime Museum of San Diego
Maritime Museum of San Diego, a waterfront Museum with a mission to serve as the community memory of our seafaring experience by collecting, preserving, and presenting our rich maritime heritage and historic connections with the Pacific world, announced the opening of Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific aboard the National Historic Landmark Victorian-era […]
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 […]
Little Italy Leaders Call for Safer State Street Solution for All
The Little Italy Association (LIA) and Our Lady of the Rosary Church (OLR) are continuing to advocate for modifications to the City of San Diego’s proposed State Street bike lane design, citing concerns surrounding pedestrian safety, cyclist safety, and potential liability risks directly in front of the historic church, which is 102 years old and […]
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 […]
