May 26, 2022

#MUSTDO

Wednesday
Thursday
  • Aly & AJ | Thurs., May 26 | 7 p.m. | The Observatory North Park | $65+ | Enjoy a night of music with sisters and the pop duo. 🎤
  • Oceanside Sunset Market | Thursdays | 5-9 p.m. | Pier View Way, downtown Oceanside | Free | 200+ vendors span four city blocks for this weekly food + live music gathering in the North County. 🍐
Friday
  • Kids Night Out | Fri., May 27 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Parkway Plaza | Free | Bring the kids to the mall in El Cajon for an evening of crafting, playing, dancing + family selfies. 🧸
Saturday
  • Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony | Sat., May 28 | 5 p.m. | Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | $40+ | Rafael Payare conducts the San Diego Orchestra in playing “Symphony No. 9.” 🎼
  • Lane Field Park Market | Saturdays + Sundays | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Lane Field Park | Free | Enjoy live music, craft stalls + local street food vendors. ☀️
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NEWS NOTES

Weather
  • 67º | Sunshine, with intervals of clouds | 10% chance of rain
Sunrise + Sunset
  • Rise: 5:43 a.m.
  • Set: 7:47 p.m.
Tide
  • Low: 1:13 a.m. + 12:54 p.m.
  • High: 6:56 a.m. + 7:27 p.m.
Civic
  • San Diego City Council passed a resolution yesterday declaring San Diego a “safe city” for reproductive freedom + access to abortions. The resolution was authored by Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, and passed unanimously, 8-0. (KPBS)
Ranked
  • It’s another grand slam for Petco Park, ranking No. 1 on USA Today’s list of best ballparks in the US. The Padres’ home received praise for its food, beer, downtown location + the perfect baseball weather found in San Diego. 🏟️ (USA Today)
Development
  • San Diego City Council approved $80 million for the ​​East Village Green project, 16 years after the idea was proposed — including $35 million for its two-level, 185 space parking structure. That’s $188,000+ per space, with the rest of the budget used to develop parks + green spaces. Construction could begin as soon as August. 🚘 (NBC 7)
Closing
  • Old Town’s Sheriff’s Museum and Education Center has locked up for good after 20 years. The San Diego Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association made the decision after prolonged periods of closures during the pandemic, and all artifacts will be returned to their original sheriff divisions. 🏛️ (ABC 10)
  • Crystal Pier Bait and Tackle will be closing on Tues., May 31, after 13 years on the Pacific Beach landmark — citing a steep rise in rent costs. The family-owned business already purchased its summer supplies, and hopes locals will stop by + reel in the summer with a final fishing trip before the sun sets on the shop. 🎣 (ABC 10)
Pets
  • San Diego Padres players are saying cheese + partnering with The Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe to pose with adoptable pets for a calendar shoot. The first 35,000 fans at Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates can fetch their free calendar, helping to raise awareness for local organization’s rescue efforts. 📸 (Fox 5)
Tech
  • Something big is cooking at Galley Solutions. The San Diego-based company received venture capital funding to the order of $14.2 million. The software startup — designed to improve kitchen efficiency, reduce food waste, and monitor costs — will use the funding to expand sales + increase engineering efforts. 👨‍🍳 (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Biz
  • Be on the lookout for new stores during your next shopping spree. The Forum Carlsbad has welcomed a selection of new shops including gorjana, Warby Parker + Allbirds. The center is also preparing for the addition of Jay Bird’s Chicken and a YETI store in June — the brand’s first in California. 💳 (Times of San Diego)
Coming Soon
  • The highly-rated food truck Shawarma Guys will park in La Mesa later this year. Owner and chef, Bryan Zeto announced plans to open the first brick and mortar store, offering diners the chance to sit down and enjoy meals. The restaurant hopes to open its doors at 5525 Jackson Dr. (next to Hearth House) in September or October. 🥙 (Fox 5) 
San Diegan
  • The San Diego Humane Society knows its services know no boundaries, and local volunteer Summer Piper is in New Mexico helping animals impacted by wildfires. She’s spending her time feeding unsheltered animals, and made trips to bring more food + supplies into impacted areas. 🙌
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