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Revel in the Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a Lineup of Irish, Celtic, Tribute Bands, and DJs
It’s time to shake your shamrocks and raise a glass – San Diego’s 29th Annual ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival is rolling back into the Gaslamp Quarter from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025. This emerald extravaganza will transform downtown into an Irish utopia, packed with frothy brews, lucky fun and of course, some […]
Take A Garden Walk Through Time on Mother’s Day Weekend
The Mission Hills Garden Walk is presenting its 2025 Garden Walk theme of Take A Garden Walk Through Time from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 10. This year’s theme will be illustrated in eight gardens, including the Grant TK-8 School organic Gecko Garden. Local musicians, artists, crafts fair and will be in the […]
Say NO to Irresponsible Development on Mission Hills Hillside
By Scott Case Elda Developments is seeking to build a 14-story, 172 foot tall high-rise at 3677 Columbia Street, behind India Street’s International Restaurant Row. This precedent setting development on the Middletown hillside negatively impacts the entire community and is opposed by residents and India Street restaurant businesses. The City is using its Complete Communities […]
Budget Review Town Hall Forums: Some Takeaways
By Kate Callen A series of four 2025 Budget Review Town Hall forums gave San Diegans a platform to express their views about how their city government spends their tax dollars. The series title was “Now that Measure E Has Failed, Where Should City Budget Cuts Be Made?” The goal was for constituents to communicate […]
The Man Who Gifted So Many People and Animals with Kindness and Care
One of the most difficult tasks of my life has recently happened. I am dealing with the passing of my dear and sweet husband and partner, Craig Kinshella, DVM. He passed away on Monday, November 25 after an anguishing battle with prostate cancer. One does not often get to experience the various levels of fighting […]
Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon
The Arc of San Diego is thrilled to announce our annual Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon, on Friday, December 6, 2024, at The US Grant Hotel, located at 326 Broadway in downtown San Diego. This year’s enchanting theme, “Marching Into the Holidays; A Nutcracker Extravaganza,” promises a spectacular celebration of fashion, festivity, and philanthropy. Doors open […]
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 27th annual production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Globe Resident Artist James Vásquez (The Old Globe’s Hair, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B) directs San Diego’s beloved holiday musical once again with Andrew Polec reprising his role as The Grinch. The production will run from November […]
St. Vincent de Paul School Celebrates 75 Years of Faith-Based Education in Mission Hills
This year, St. Vincent de Paul School proudly commemorates its 75th anniversary, reflecting on a legacy of enriching the lives of local families through a robust faith-based educational framework. The school, a cornerstone of the Mission Hills community, has fostered generations of lifelong learners, including many students from multi-generational families. The foundation of St. Vincent […]
A Celebration of Rehab and Recovery
This past month, I was invited to attend the 10th anniversary of Confidential Recovery and the launch of Veterans Navigation Center. The event took place at the offices of the organization, located at the Eagle’s Nest Building at 4420 Hotel Circle Court in Mission Valley. The event was extremely well attended by donors, board members, […]
Arnold & Choates Addition – North Florence Heights Historic District Placed on the National Register
On May 3, 2024, the California State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) voted unanimously to recommend the Arnold & Choates Addition—North Florence Heights historic district for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Since then, the Keeper of the National Register formally accepted the recommendation and on July 9, 2024, placed the district on the […]
