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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 […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Fiestas at Diane Powers’ Restaurants
It’s that time of the year to enjoy and celebrate Cinco de Mayo celebrations throughout the county, especially those at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants. Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico and Casa de Bandini have it all with live mariachi music, folkloric dancers, authentic Mexican cuisine, frothy margaritas, and tequila specials. Casa Guadalajara, located […]
Lions Tigers & Bears’ Wild in the Country Fundraiser Supports Exotic Animal Rescue and Advocacy Efforts
Lions, Tigers & Bears,San Diego’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, will host its annual Wild in the Country fundraiser from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 20. The gala will feature special guest hosts Jagger and Kristi from Magic 92.5 FM, a live performance featuring New York Broadway stars Sandra Joseph and Ron Bohmer, […]
Newly-Filed Lawsuit Challenges City of San Diego’s Massive, Irresponsible Upzoning of Single-Family Neighborhoods
San Diegans promoting sensible growth and responsible residential density are suing the City over its decision to encourage multi-unit construction in large areas of the city, without proper planning, realistic access to transit, wildfire risk assessment, or adequate funding for sufficient parks, schools, streets and sidewalks, and other basic infrastructure. The lawsuit — filed Friday, […]
25th Annual Mission Hills Garden Walk Scheduled for Saturday, May 13
The 2023 Mission Hills Garden Walk continues to be a much-loved gardening tradition with tickets almost sold out. Celebrating the 25th annual garden walk, this year’s variety of gardens will be sure to offer ideas for anyone thinking of making changes in their own gardens or to just wishing to stroll through and enjoy the […]
Two-Day Event Draws Thousands to Celebrate American Indian Heritage in San Diego
The San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) will host the 35th annual Balboa Park Pow Wow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, at the corner of Park Boulevard and President’s Way at Balboa Park. The Pow Wow is a celebration and showcase of the Native American culture and traditions. Native American singers, […]
25th Annual Mission Hills Garden Walk scheduled for Mother’s Day Weekend
The 2023 Mission Hills Garden Walk, a much-loved gardening tradition in this beautiful neighborhood, will be celebrating the 25th annual garden walk. Each year has been a success offering a variety of gardens that will be sure to offer ideas for anyone thinking of making changes in their own gardens or to just stroll through […]
Join the Kitten Shower to Help Save Lives
By Jackie Noble, Director of Nursery & Placement, San Diego Humane Society Spring in San Diego means many things: the blooming of flower fields in Carlsbad, fascinating “grunion runs” where the silvery fish take over beaches at night and—for San Diego Humane Society—the start of the busiest time of year: baby season. Kittens need an […]
Dilatory City Makes Fate of Old Mission Hills Library Uncertain, Appeal Pending
By Jennifer Machian The old Mission Hills Library was once a vibrant community treasure. Located at the western entrance of Mission Hills, the library enticed patrons of all ages, with its shiny wall of windows and iconic cantilevered roof. Long-time Mission Hills resident, Caroline Ridout Stewart, who frequented the library as a sixth grader in the […]
The Emilio Nares Foundation Celebrates 20th Year of Giving Back
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a nonprofit that helps families navigate their child’s journey through cancer, is excited to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. To commemorate Emilio’s 28th Birthday on Friday, January 6, the Emilio Nares Foundation will launch a new campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer and encourage donations through various fundraising events and outreaches into […]
