Historical
Arnold & Choates Addition – North Florence Heights Historic District Placed on the National Register
On May 3, 2024, the California State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) voted unanimously to recommend the Arnold & Choates Addition—North Florence Heights historic district for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Since then, the Keeper of the National Register formally accepted the recommendation and on July 9, 2024, placed the district on the […]
Taste of Old Town + Tequila Tour 2024 Takes Place Thursday, September 12
Mark your calendars for a night of culinary delights and spirited adventures at the 2024 Taste of Old Town + Tequila Tour! This highly anticipated event returns from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, September 12, promising an unforgettable evening in the heart of Old Town San Diego. Stroll through the charming streets of Old […]
Mission Hills Heritage Presents the 17th Annual Historic Home Tour: “Master Builders of Mission Hills”
Join Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) on Saturday, September 28, 2025, for our 17th Annual Historic Home Tour. This year’s theme is “Master Builders of Mission Hills,” and the home tour will feature up to six homes in various architectural styles built by early twentieth century Master Builders. Many of the homes you see today in […]
Write Out Loud Receives Big Read Grant
Write Out Loud has announced receiving a grant of $20,000 to host the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read in San Diego. Write Out Loud is one of 62 nonprofit organizations in the US selected to receive an NEA Big Read grant to support a community reading program. Programming for the 2024-2025 grant cycle […]
Old Globe Theatre
The world premiere adaptation of “Henry 6” by William Shakespeare runs through Saturday, September 14 at the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park. It is adapted and directed by Barry Edelstein. In “Henry 6,” two ruling families of England, the Yorks and the Lancasters, fight each other in a high-stakes civil war for power known as the […]
Harvest Moon Dinner Centers Around the Legacy of James Hubbell
Join the Ilan-Lael Foundation for a magical evening under the stars with the return of the Annual Harvest Moon Dinner from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, September 20. The Harvest Moon Dinner will be hosted at 930 Orchard Lane, Julian, California, 92036. This special event serves as a fundraiser for the Ilan-Lael Foundation, dedicated to […]
Dive into the Citrus Celebration at the 27th Annual Lemon Festival in Downtown Chula Vista
Once known as the lemon capital of the world, Downtown Chula Vista will celebrate its zesty roots with livemusic, delectable bites and sips, and more at this family and dog-friendly, lemon-filled fest from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 17. Lemon lovers of San Diego are eagerly anticipating the return of this year’s 27th Annual Lemon […]
Donations Needed to Restore the Presidio Park Cobblestones
By Barry Hager Mission Hills Heritage is partnering with The San Diego Parks Foundation and San Diego’s Department of Parks & Recreation to restore the historic cobblestone curbs and swales of Presidio Park. But donations are needed to make the project a reality. Constructed in 1929, the historic cobblestone curbs and swales line the winding […]
Arts District Liberty Station Winding Down for the Summer Months
Although summer is winding down, the fun in the sun continues. Arts District Liberty Station is the ideal spot to enjoy these final days of summer with friends and family. With events, outdoor live music, interactive free classes, and much more, the arts and culture hub is here to help you make the most of […]
The Mayor Makes Plans to Add 50,000+ Residents and No Infrastructure to Uptown
Late last year I wrote an article about Todd Gloria’s plans via the Hillcrest Blueprint to add 50,000 residents to the Uptown community. I referred to it as creating “sardine town,” which will not be suitable for human habitation. It will also kill small businesses because the major arteries for entering and departing Uptown will […]
