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San Diegans are Asked to Donate Blood in Preparation for Summer Need
With the official start of summer just weeks away, San Diego Blood Bank is offering a limited-edition Padres Summer Blood Drive T-shirt to anyone who donates blood at a San Diego Blood Bank donor center or mobile blood drive throughout the month of June, while supplies last. Summer is always a difficult time to collect […]
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 […]
The YIMBY Alternative Universe: Great Transit, Affordable ADUs, Easy Fixes
By Kate Callen San Diegans who feel the strain of overdevelopment in older neighborhoods won’t recognize the halcyon city in Wesley Morgan’s May 31 Times of San Diego commentary, “Opinion: Privileged Homeowners Like Me Shouldn’t Resist New Housing.” Morgan, treasurer of YIMBY Democrats of San Diego, describes how he and his wife bought a Mission Hills home […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Disney’s The Lion King, JR”
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, proudly presents “Disney’s The Lion King, JR.,” a vibrant and inspiring musical adventure that will delight audiences of all ages. This beloved story follows the epic journey of young Simba as he rises to embrace his destiny as king of the Pride Lands. Bursting with […]
Pechango Resort Casino Extends Naming Rights Deal
One of San Diego’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues – Pechanga Arena San Diego – will continue to proudly bear the name of Pechanga Resort Casino through December 2026. The announcement comes with the extension of the naming rights agreement between the venue and Pechanga Resort Casino, which is located just outside of Temecula, […]
Two Downtown Restaurants Offer Worldclass Views for 4th of July
Enjoy exclusive seating for the dazzling Big Bay Boom firework show with a Mediterranean buffet at Garibaldi. Indulge in all-you-can-eat antipasti display, featuring a selection of Mediterranean cheeses, artisanal cured meats, and more. Next, dive into a local sustainable seafood display of peel-and-eat shrimp, harissa cocktail sauce, Mediterranean tuna tartar, preserved Kumaoto oysters and pomegranate mignonette, along with seasonal salad assortments […]
Rebranding Takes Place At Major Property in San Diego
Previously known as NTC Foundation, Arts District Liberty Station recently announced a new chapter in its mission to transform 26 buildings in Liberty Station into a thriving arts and culture destination. Arts District Liberty Station now serves as the unifying name for both the expansive cultural campus and the face of the dynamic programming that […]
Location Matters – Responsibilities of the Mission Hills BID
By Jamaal Jackson, President Mission Hills Business Improvement District US Bank Mission Hills Assistant VP and Branch Manger Though summertime officially begins on June 20, isn’t it true Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial launch of summer? The Summer Solstice occurs when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, this year also landing […]
Nine Important Retirement Milestones (Starting at Age 50)
I’m continuing the topic of properly preparing for retirement this month. Most people don’t really start thinking about retirement at age 50, but there are a few things you should be doing to set yourself up early for a comfortable and secure retirement. Age 50: Catch-Up Contributions Begin At age 50, you can start making […]
