Historical
Act Now: 820 Fort Stockton Factory-Built Tower Bypassing Community Review
We need to act quickly. The proposed development at 820 Fort Stockton Drive is moving forward under the City’s Complete Communities program, confirmed this week by Councilmember Stephen Whitburn’s office. Permits are already being processed, with excavation expected to begin as soon as September 18. This project’s history shows just how far City Hall has […]
Mission Hills Heritage Presents “Home Tour Weekend” ~ Spanish Architectural Styles of Mission Hills
Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) is beyond pleased to present its 18th Annual Historic Home Tour, featuring for the first time ever a gala soiree the evening before the tour to kick off the festivities, to be held on Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27, respectively. This year’s theme is Spanish Architectural Styles of Mission […]
Residents and Businesses Protest Planned 14-Story High Rise on Columbia Street in South Mission Hills
This past month,a large, all-volunteer rally to support responsible growth and a protest of the planned 14-story high rise on Columbia Street took place at Winder and Columbia Street in South Mission Hills. Upwards of 100 people were present in support of the protest. During the event, attendees were reminded that the developer is planning […]
New World Premiere Exhibits Celebrating Classic Characters
As Comic-Con Museum’s parent convention approaches, the Museum is debuting two new never-before-seen exhibits, 20 Years of Kawaii & Chaos highlighting tokidoki, and Growing up Luann: 40 Years of Comics, opened Monday, June 30, in Balboa Park. “We’re honored to be the home of two celebratory milestones: 40 years of the Luann comic strip and 20 years of the tokidoki brand,” […]
Local Nonprofit Organization Announces Its $20 Million Capital Campaign
The San Diego Automotive Museum is thrilled to announce the launch of their $20 million dollar capital campaign to support the construction of their new building that will expand its facilities and enhance its mission of education, preservation, and inspiration. The new building will seamlessly connect to the Museum’s existing historic building in Balboa Park […]
World-class Artisans to Participate in Latin American Market
This year’s Latin American Market, previously known as Latin American Festival, highlights only “The Best of the Best” – each artist chosen for the exceptional quality of their work. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, August 3 and 4; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, the Bazaar del Mundo Shops’ courtyard will transform into […]
Mission Hills Heritage to Nominate the Marine View Historic District
By Barry Hager Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) is pleased to announce the upcoming nomination of another National Register historic district in Mission Hills: the Marine View Historic District. The focus of this effort is on portions of South Mission Hills, unlike prior national register districts MHH nominated that centered on North Mission Hills (Inspiration Heights […]
The San Diego Zoo is Open Late with the Return of Nighttime Zoo
The San Diego Zoo, located at 2920 Zoo Drive in the Uptown area of San Diego, invites visitors to join in the fun of Nighttime Zoo, a summertime experience that offers guests the chance to explore the Zoo at night when it’s usually closed to the public. Now through Sunday, August 10, the Zoo will […]
Jason Mraz Extends Invitation to a Celebration at Jitters Coffee Pub
Come and celebrate as Jitters Coffee Pub, the oldest running coffee shop in Oceanside turns the newly renovated space and parking lot into an all-day Summer Bash on Saturday, July 12 from 12pm to 5pm. This community-wide celebration marks the official launch of Jitters’ extended hours and event calendar – and you won’t want to […]
Density Driven Agenda Outside the Uptown Community Plan Update
According to residents of Uptown who are monitoring development in the Uptown Community, that includes University Heights, Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, the Medical Complex, Mission Hills and Middletown, the 2024 Hillcrest Focused Plan Amendment (Uptown Community Plan update) resulted in a huge number of additional, allowable housing units, 17,000 in fact. In total, there is […]
