Local News
Vietnam Veterans to be Honored at Flag Day Celebration
Old Town San Diego’s historic Mormon Battalion site will pay tribute to four distinguished Vietnam veterans by inducting them as honorary members of the renowned Mormon Battalion. The event, scheduled for Saturday, June 10, 2023, as part of the Mormon Battalion’s Flag Day Celebration, aims to recognize the faith, service, and sacrifices made by these veterans in the […]
Grammy Winner Ben Harper Does His Part to Support Doors of Change
The annual Doors of Change Concert of Hope will take place at 7 p.m., Saturday, September 9 at Epstein Family Ampitheater, located at 9500 Gilman Drive in San Diego. The event will include three-time Grammy winner Ben Harper, with Co-Emcee, Anson Williams (Warren “Potsie” Webber/Happy Days). A VIP reception will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Tickets can […]
Cygnet Theatre Presents “Sharon”
Cygnet Theatre is pleased to announce the cast and creative team of “Sharon”by Keiko Green. This darkly comedic world premiere is directed by Rob Lutfy and runs from Wednesday, June 7 through Sunday, July 2 at Cygnet Theatre, located at 4040 Twiggs Street in Old Town San Diego. Not all is as it seems in this hilarious and Hitchcockian story […]
The Old Globe Presents “Destiny of Desire”
A Telenovela for the Stage Written by Karen Zacarías and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, “Destiny of Desire” runs through Sunday, June 25 at the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park, located at 1363 Old Globe Way. The joys, tribulations, and […]
Volunteers Refresh Mission Hills Landmark Mural
The iconic wall of flowers on Goldfinch Street has come alive again, thanks to the efforts of a team of community members. Recognized landscape artist and Mission Hills resident Mark Fehlman conceived the rehab of the mural wall, spanning almost the full block between Sutter Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, as Goldfinch becomes Reynard Way. Following his direction, […]
Preserving History and Enhancing the Welcome to Downtown San Diego Signage
The iconic Gaslamp Quarter Archway, a symbol of the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego, is currently undergoing an extensive retrofit to preserve its historical significance and enhance its visual appeal. Originally conceived in 1986 and dedicated to the public in 1991, the archway has warmly welcomed visitors to the Gaslamp Quarter for over […]
Summer Blood Drive Continues to Reach Donors
More than 580 pints of blood were collected at the Padres 7th annual Summer Blood Drive, held this past month at Petco Park’s Gallagher Square. A total of 650 registered donors received a limited-edition Padres Summer Blood Drive T-shirt and access to two complimentary tickets to the June 7 game against the Seattle Mariners. “We […]
That Mission Hills Summer Vibe
by J. Daniel Geddis, President, Mission Hills BID and Realtor®, Team D&B at One Mission Realty I’ve always been fond of June. As a child, June meant the beginning of summer break, freedom from daily schoolwork, and more leisurely time for morning cartoons. Summertime was also when my family would often take trips to visit […]
Experience Wildlife After Dark
Bedtime can wait this summer, that’s because the San Diego Zoo has brought back its annual after-dark extravaganza—Nighttime Zoo. The nighttime event started this past May and will run through Monday, September 4 with special activities from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Guests can explore the Zoo at night and enjoy a host of family […]
Enjoy 4th of July and Fireworks from a Great Vantage Point
Escape the crowds this Fourth of July at InterContinental San Diego’s Red, White & BOOM! BBQ. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 4 you can enjoy San Diego’s largest fireworks show crowd-free and from the comfort of your private table on Intercontinental San Diego’s Bayview Terrace. Watch three simultaneous fireworks displays by Big […]
