Local News
BalletCenter Studios Presents “Clara & the Nutcracker Soldier”
At 7 p.m., Friday, November 28 and 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Saturday, November 29, BalletCenter Studios presents “Clara & the Nutcracker Soldier” at the The Joan B. Kroc Theatre, located at 6845 University Ave, San Diego, Ca 92115. Choreographed by Artistic Director, Michelle G. Noblejas-Bartolomei, Trystan Merrick, and Maxine Mahone, this warm-hearted tale turns nursemaids […]
“The Nutcracker” at the Casa Del Prado
Celebrate San Diego Civic Youth Ballet’s (SDCYB) 80th Anniversary Season with the joy and spirit of “The Nutcracker.” Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince through a daring battle with mischievous mice to a shimmering world of swirling snow and finally, to the enchanted Land of the Sweets, where sparkling confections, waltzing flowers, and the dance […]
Enjoy A Jolly Good Time at the Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
The East Village Association welcomes the holiday season with the return of the neighborhood’s cherished tradition, the East Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market. Taking place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, November 30 at the new and expanded location of Faultline Park (located at 1433 Island Ave), the event promises a festive evening […]
Mama’s Pies Thanksgiving Bake Sale Returns
As the seasons change and cooler weather settles in, that can only mean one thing–it’s time for Mama’s Pies Thanksgiving Bake Sale, back for its 21st year. A long-standing San Diego tradition hosted by the nonprofit Mama’s Kitchen, the Mama’s Pies bake sale raises critical funds for the organization, which is one of the founding members […]
Lifestyle
University Heights Arts Open/Taste Event
The 18th year of the combined Arts/Taste annual event will take place from 12/noon to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2025. Taste tickets will be available at the will call, information booth located in front of the University Heights Sign, located at 4601 Park Boulevard. Pick up a free event map to artist studios and […]
Kids Free San Diego Returns This October with Big Savings for Families
From Wednesday, October 1 through Friday, October 31, families visiting San Diego can save up to $1,000 by taking advantage of Kids Free San Diego deals across the region. Now in its 14th year, Kids Free San Diego gives parents an opportunity to stretch both their smiles and wallets with over 100 family-friendly offers. From […]
Seven Financial Habits to Stay Wealthy Why Rich People Rarely “Act Rich”—And What They Do Instead
A friend recently told me that his ex-wife needed some money. When he asked her why, she said it was because her credit cards were maxed out and she needed the money to pay bills. When he asked her how that happened, she replied, “If you want to be rich, you’ve got to act rich.” […]
Mission Hills Faces a 12-Story Disaster — and City Hall Is Letting It Happen
By Doug Poole, Mission Hills resident The proposed 12-story project at 820 Fort Stockton Drive is nothing short of a looming disaster for Mission Hills. This isn’t smart growth or thoughtful planning — it’s a reckless gamble that will scar our neighborhood for decades. The design is physically ugly, completely out of scale, and wildly […]
Entertainment
North Coast Repertory Reprises a Music and Laugh-Laden Favorite
By popular demand, North Coast Repertory Theatre is bringing back the joyful family pleasing “2 Pianos 4 Hands”to brighten the holiday season. Get ready for an interlude of riotous laughter as Richard Todd Adams and Max Roll take us on a musical comedic journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists. The talented duo trade […]
Grossmont College Theatre Arts Presents Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge”
The Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department proudly presents Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge,” directed by Walter Allen Bennett – A modern American tragedy that cuts to the heart of love, loyalty, and the longing to belong. Set in a neighborhood on the Brooklyn waterfront, “A View from the Bridge” is a powerful immigrant […]
The Old Globe Presents “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
The Old Globe is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for its 28th annual production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! James Vásquez (The Old Globe’s “Hair,” “The Comedy of Errors”) directs San Diego’s yuletide favorite musical once again, and Andrew Polec will reprise his role as The Grinch for the fifth time this holiday season. The production […]
Previous Mayor of Coronado, Richard Bailey, Hosts the Golden Awards
Nominations for the San Diego County Taxpayer’s Association (SDCTA) 29th Annual Goldens, which features both the Golden Watchdog and Golden Fleece Award, are now being reviewed to showcase the best and worst uses of your tax dollars by local governments and school districts. The final winners will be presented at the 2025 Goldens, which takes […]
Animal News
Cats Rescued from Elderly Homeowner Unable to Provide Care for Them
Forty cats have been rescued by San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement after being found in a single San Diego studio apartment. Their elderly owner, who had been hospitalized, was no longer able to care for them. A community member reported multiple cats and a strong odor coming from the unit in the 1400 […]
New President and CEO of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is proud to announce the appointment of Shawn Dixon as its new president and chief executive officer. Following an extensive global search conducted by Korn Ferry, Dixon was selected to lead the organization into its next chapter. Having served as interim president and CEO for the past seven months, and […]
Horses Rescued in North County
by Chuck Westerheide, County of San Diego Communications Office The San Diego County Department of Animal Services executed a warrant today at a ranch on Artesian Road in North County following the death of a horse named Penny last month. Animal Services Director Vaughn Maurice, Assistant Director Rachael Borrelli, Animal Control Lt. Lewis Peterson, Dr. […]
Largest Project in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance History is 80 Percent Complete
In celebration of World Elephant Day, San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced that Denny Sanford Elephant Valley will open in early 2026. The largest and most transformative project in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s 109-year history is 80 percent complete. This first-of-its-kind experience will offer new insight into the role San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance […]
Education
A Star Studded Celebration and the Goodyear Blimp
The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating 100 years as an icon in the skies above countless cultural and historic events. Pete Bunce, former president & CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, “Flight of the Grumman Cats,” legendary fighter aircraft produced by Grumman, and Jack Pelton, chairman and CEO of EAA and a leader throughout the aviation community […]
New Arts Center and Gallery Opens in Old Town
A newly transformed, 5,000-square-foot arts center, has officially opened in Old Town. Woodward Contemporary, located at 3935 Harney Street, is poised to become a beacon for artists and art lovers alike. With dynamic programming that includes monthly juried exhibitions, immersive workshops led by nationally recognized artist-instructors, and dedicated studio time for member artists, the venue […]
24th Annual Film Festival Announces 2025 Festival Footprint
The San Diego International Film Festival, where culture, coast and cinema collide is back with curated screenings that inform, inspire and entertain. Festival events include the Opening Night Film Premiere & Party the Night of the Stars Tribute, “Party with a Purpose,” Culinary Cinema, Studio Premieres, curated features, documentaries and shorts from Independent Filmmakers around the […]
New World Premiere Exhibits Celebrating Classic Characters
As Comic-Con Museum’s parent convention approaches, the Museum is debuting two new never-before-seen exhibits, 20 Years of Kawaii & Chaos highlighting tokidoki, and Growing up Luann: 40 Years of Comics, opened Monday, June 30, in Balboa Park. “We’re honored to be the home of two celebratory milestones: 40 years of the Luann comic strip and 20 years of the tokidoki brand,” […]
Videos
Neighbors Rally in Mission Hills to Protest SB 10 Implementation
San Diego, CA – A very concerned and vocal group of Mission Hills residents gathered at the intersection of Fort Stockton Drive and Randolph Street on Saturday, May 6, to protest the planned implementation of SB 10. The rally, which ran from 10:00 am to noon, was one of several such protests around the Uptown […]
Networking in Covid-19 w/ Steven David Elliot – DavidKamatoy.com Show 2020.10 #PresidioSentinel
Multi-creative entrepreneur and television host and producer David Kamatoy has released his latest video from The DavidKamatoy.com Show on networking in the era of Covid 19 with author and entrepreneur Steven David Elliot. In the segment, “Networking in Covid-19 with Steven David Elliot,” the two discuss the creation of Elliot’s networking program, Rockstar Connect, and […]
How to Google Yourself Properly – KZTC7 DavidKamatoy.com Show
(San Diego, CA) David Kamatoy, multi-creative entrepreneur and television producer has released his latest video, “How to Google Yourself Properly.” In this video, a segment from the new DavidKamatoy.com Show, he provides tips and suggestions to make searching for your own name on the internet powerful and effective. “People Google, or search, themselves on the […]
Soul Swapmeet Brings Black Entrepreneurs Together to Showcase Talents
San Diego Soul SwapmeetSaturday November 21, 2020 10a.m.-3p.m. Encore Event Center8253 Ronson RoadSan Diego, CA 92111 Nearly four-dozen Black entrepreneurs gathered to share their goods and services at the Soul Swapmeet held on Saturday, September 19, at the Encore Events Center in Kearny Mesa. The businesses and organizations on hand ran the gamut from art […]
Other Recent Posts
Holiday Art Market and Feature Exhibit of Award Winning Artists
The Studio Door is proud to kick off the holiday season with its much-anticipated Holiday Art Market, featuring small original works by over 30 local and regional artists, all priced under $500. The market opens with a festive public reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, November 8 at The Studio Door, located at […]
Sparks Gallery Highlights the Ilan-Lael Foundation’s 2025 Visiting Artists in Newest Exhibition
Sparks Gallery is proud to present its newest exhibition, The Power of Place: Inspirations from Ilan-Lael, featuring the Visiting Artists from the Ilan-Lael Foundation. Running from Sunday, November 9 to Wednesday, December 31, the exhibition highlights the work of the eight visionary artists whose creative journeys were shaped by their time at the Ilan-Lael compound, the iconic home […]
Holiday Smiles Campaign for Children Battling Illness
The Emiliio Nares Foundation (ENF), a local nonprofit dedicated to helping families navigate their children’s cancer journey and other life-threatening illnesses, will launch its Holiday Smiles campaign on November 5 and it will run through December 31. This year’s eight-week initiative will benefit the patients and families served by Transplant, Oncology, and Sickle Cell Units at […]
Busy November and December News for Mission Hills
By Jamaal Jackson, President Mission Hills BID, US Bank Assistant Vice President and Mission Hills Branch Manager Thanks to the generosity of host Briana Robinson, owner of BUJU TATTOO at 914 W. Washington Street, the Mission Hills BID’s Annual Meeting, Election and Mixer, beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November5 will take place at BUJU […]
5 Smart Retirement Planning Moves to Make Before Year-End
As the end of the year draws closer, it is a natural time to reflect and prepare, for the year ahead. Thoughtful year-end planning can help you feel confident about your financial future. Here are some steps you can take this year to make the most of your retirement planning. If you are still working, consider […]
Internationally Acclaimed Lightscape Announces Return to San Diego Botanic Garden for 2025
Lightscape will return for its fourth year to the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden from Friday, November 14 through Sunday, January 4. Spanning one mile, the enchanting, illuminated trail has been reinvigorated to feature spectacular sights with brand-new eye-catching artistic installations from international artists, along with some returning favorites from previous years that come alive at […]
