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The Arc of San Diego’s Casino Royale Gala Was a Smashing Success
The Arc of San Diego held its annual Spring Casino Royale Gala on April 20, 2024 at The US Grant Hotel. The event brought together some of San Diego’s most notable philanthropists for an unforgettable evening of glamour, mystery, and excitement for a great cause. All funds raised benefit The Arc of San Diego and […]
Voices for Children Observes National Foster Care Awareness Month
May is National Foster Care Month, and Voices for Children is recognizing the important role Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) and all members of the foster care system play in supporting children, youth, and families. CASA volunteers are advocates who bring stability to thousands of children in foster care in San Diego and Riverside Counties. According to […]
Comic-Con Museum® Announces Exclusive New Exhibits at WonderCon ®
As a result of the recent WonderCon panel, Comic-Con Museum announced three upcoming exhibits featuring the famous Betty Boop, award-winning comic creator and Afrofuturist John Jennings, and a bi-national exhibition as a participating World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 community initiative. Scheduled to open to the public in May and June 2024, these exhibits […]
San Diego American Indian Health Center to Host 2024 Pow Wow
The San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) will host the 36th annual Balboa Park Pow Wow on Saturday, May 11 and 12, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the corner of Park Boulevard and President’s Way, San Diego, CA. This popular community event is free and open for all to join, learn, […]
Crisis Situation for Animal Welfare Organizations
For the first time, San Diego’s leading animal welfare organizations have come together to raise awareness about the critical state of animal shelters in San Diego County. Here’s how the community can help: In San Diego County, local shelters and rescues are caring for far more animals than their facilities were designed to house. In […]
The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego Secures Location in Downtown San Diego
The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego (NSMSD) has signed a lease at 1001 Kettner Boulevard in downtown San Diego to build a museum to honor the history and heritage of the U.S. Navy SEALs. This location was formerly utilized by the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Scheduled to open in late 2024, the 10,000-square-foot […]
Rival Groups Challenge Uptown and La Jolla CPGs
By Mat Wahlstrom This past month, the City Council’s Land Use and Housing Committee voted to recommend which community planning group (CPG) will better represent the planning areas of La Jolla and Uptown: those currently elected, or those vetted for appointment by the mayor. This represents the culmination of a years-long effort to paint elected […]
Nomination for Arnold and Choate’s Addition/North Florence Heights Historic District to be heard by State Commission
By Mission Hills Heritage Mission Hills Heritage has some exciting news to share about our nomination of the Arnold and Choate’s Addition/North Florence Heights Historic District (ACFH) for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. After two years of hard work and great expense researching and documenting this historic district and the more than […]
Philanthropic Evening Supports Children and Adults with Disabilities
The Arc of San Diego is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual Spring Gala. This year’s extravagant event, themed Casino Royale, promises an evening full of glamour, mystery, and exhilaration found on the casino floor. Under the guidance of Event Chair Linda Kurtin, a longtime supporter and local philanthropist, The Arc of San Diego invites […]
Scripps Ranch Theatre Presents “Stew”
Scripps Ranch Theatre continues Season 44 with “Stew” by Zora Howard, a co-production with Common Ground Theatre and directed by Yolanda Franklin. The production runs from Friday, April 5 through Sunday April 21, 2024 on the campus of Alliant International University. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There […]
