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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 […]
ShamROCK St. Paddy’s Day Music + Beer Festival Goes All Ages In 27th Year
The San Diego ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival returns to the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2023.ShamROCK will be accessible to all ages for the first time ever. For 27 years, locals and tourists alike have flocked to the Gaslamp Quarter as ShamROCK transforms the bustling […]
“The Animation Academy – from Pencils to Pixels”
San Diego Comic Convention’s Comic-Con Museum, showcasing comics and popular arts, has announced its 2023 exhibits opening Saturday, February 4, featuring “The Animation Academy – from Pencils to Pixels” and “Cover Story: Five Decades of Comic-Con,” as well as updates to the Comic-Con Masquerade display and featuring the PAC-MAN Arcade. “Our second year at the Comic-Con Museum […]
Lions Tigers & Bears Offers “Bear-y” Special Valentine’s Day Offers and Gifts
San Diego’s Lions, Tigers & Bears, an accredited big cat and exotic animal sanctuary, is offering Valentine’s Day activities for couples, friends and families – for the adventurous type, the romantic type – or both. Impress your Valentine with an “un-fur-gettable” overnight stay at White Oak Wild Nights, the sanctuary’s on-site luxury retreat overlooking the vast […]
