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A Summer Refresh
by Sarah Church, President Mission Hills BID, co-owner Pizza e Birra School’s out, time off has been requested, camps and vacations are booked. Summer is known for sun, fun, and travel. But before we all jet set out of here—physically or metaphorically— it’s a good time to refresh! While spring is often known as the […]
Farm Animals Now Settling in at Humane Farming Association Sanctuary
San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) is providing an update on the large-scale rescue and investigation at the Villa Chardonnay property in Julian, including a significant milestone: 74 rescued farm animals have now been transferred to the Humane Farming Association’s (HFA) Suwanna Ranch in Elk Creek, CA, where they are doing well as they begin their […]
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 […]
Saving Kittens Lives with Expert Care
This past month, I got to visit with newborn kittens at the San Diego Humane Society’s Gaines Street facility even though they are too young to be handled due to their fragile immune systems. I was there because the San Diego Humane Society was hosting its annual Kitten Nursery Training Week, bringing together animal welfare […]
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 […]
Switchfoot Bro-Am Returns for 22nd Annual Celebration with Benefit Party and Beach Fest
The highly anticipated Switchfoot Bro-Am is back for its 22nd year, once again bringing together music lovers, surfers, families, and changemakers for a weekend dedicated to supporting underserved youth throughout San Diego County. Hosted by the Grammy award-winning rock band Switchfoot, the weekend-long celebration will kick off with the Benefit Party on Thursday, June 11 […]
“Snow White” Performed by the BalletCenter Studios
BalletCenter Studios presents the classic tale, “Snow White,” featuring choreography adapted from “La Fille Mal Gardée” and “Coppelia.” A timeless fairy tale comes to life on stage in “Snow White”; a captivating production that blends classical choreography with a traditional and beloved story. With expressive story-telling, and vivid visual design, this performance reimagines the classic […]
Bear Cubs Arrive at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center for Specialized Care
Two black bear cubs from Monrovia are receiving specialized care at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, where they will be raised with the goal of giving them the best possible chance to return to the wild. The brothers arrived in Ramona on March 15, 2026, after the mother was deemed a threat to […]
An Afternoon with Playwright of “Real Women Have Curves”
Award winning playwright Josefina López will be in San Diego on April 11, 2026 for a one-day speaking engagement at Point Loma Nazarene University. One year after her Broadway debut of the musical “Real Women Have Curves”(April 27, 2025, at the James Earl Jones Theatre), López invites the local community of students, educators, and theatre artists […]
