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Unhoused Students Provided Work and College Readiness Assistance at Monarch School
Monarch School, the only public K-12 school in the U.S. serving exclusively unhoused students, was selected as a Prebys Foundation grant recipient, receiving $250,000 for youth success, financial stability and economic opportunity work. “Last year with Prebys Foundation’s support, we were able to provide assistance to more than 200 students and alumni with life skills […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Tomás and the Library Lady”
The nation’s longest-running youth theatre program continues its 76th Season with the San Diego premiere of “Tomás and the Library Lady” from Friday, January 12 to Sunday, January 21 at Junior Theatre, which is performed in Balboa Park’s historic Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place, at the corner of Old Globe Way and Village Place. In […]
A Penny for Your Thoughts in 2024
By Jamaal Jackson, President, Mission Hills Business Improvement District and Assistant Vice President | Branch Manager U.S. Bank Mission Hills Happy New Year and best wishes for a heathy and prosperous 2024! And, Happy 25th Anniversary to the Presidio Sentinel, without which we would not have the opportunity to share our news directly with all […]
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Wins Sweepstakes Trophy in 135th Rose Parade®
On January 1, 2024 San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance participated in the 135th Rose Parade® presented by Honda with a float celebrating the San Diego Zoo’s 107-year history. The float themed “It Began With a Roar” depicted iconic wildlife from the Zoo, including Rex the lion, whose mighty roar sparked a dream more than a […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Protects the Heart of a Critically Endangered Gorilla Patriarch
In 2017, a team of medical experts—including specialists in the treatment of both human and wildlife patients—gathered to assess an esteemed elder resident of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Winston, a critically endangered silverback gorilla. Today, at age 51, he is considered one of the world’s oldest male gorillas in managed care. Winston, who […]
Holiday Traditions Take on a Wild Twist at the San Diego Zoo
Familiar holiday traditions take on a wild twist at the San Diego Zoo with the return of Jungle Bells by California Coast Credit Union. The Zoo, located at 2920 Zoo Drive in San Diego, will be aglow with holiday cheer and decorations, festive music, roaming entertainers, special food items and sweets, and awe-inspiring views of […]
Celebrate the Rich History of San Diego’s Arts and Culture Scene at Queen Bee’s 15 Year Anniversary
Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center, a community space and beacon for artists in North Park, San Diego, is thrilled to be celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. At the forefront of enriching the vibrant arts and culture scene in San Diego, Queen Bee’s has served as a nurturing haven where artistry flourishes, allowing for […]
Holiday Toy Drive for Families with Hospitalized Infants
Local nonprofit, Miracle Babies is spreading holiday cheer with a toy drive to serve families with hospitalized infants. Now through December 20th, Miracle Babies will be accepting donations of new unwrapped toys for siblings of babies in the NICU. New toys for infants to age 16 will be accepted at the Miracle Babies office as well […]
Dedication Ceremony Introduces the New Piazza Costanza
The Italy Association of San Diego (LIA) officially unveiled a brand new 2,000 square foot public piazza, Piazza Costanza, on Tuesday, November 28at the corner of Columbia and W. Ash Streets adjacent to Luma Luxury Apartments. The community was invited to attend and celebrate the opening of Little Italy’s newest, and first piazza dedicated to a […]
A Light in the Darkness
A winter solstice-themed holiday concert Sacra/Profana, San Diego’s premiere professional vocal ensemble presents “A Light in the Darkness,” at 7 p.m., Friday, December 15 at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cardiff, located at 3459 Manchester Avenue. Diverging from the traditional yuletide program “A Light in the Darkness” is a winter solstice-themed, transcendent […]
