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Feeding San Diego volunteers
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45+ volunteer opportunities in San Diego
This list of volunteer opportunities in America’s Finest City includes everything from helping the hungry to cleaning up local beaches.
September 05, 2025 04:40 PM
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Monica Garske
A photo of a little girl in a green dress taken by artist Lisa Ross for an art exhibition in San Diego.
Arts
What’s on at the San Diego Museum of Art?
These three exhibitions span contemporary photo and visual arts — and mark some firsts for the artists.
December 9, 2022
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Monica Garske
"Aurora" in Red and Green
Arts
Details on Little Italy’s ‘Aurora’ Christmas display.
Joshua Hubert’s seasonal piece returns to Piazza Basilone.
December 6, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Liberty Station postcard mural
Arts
Liberty Station adds new postcard mural
Look behind the “Greetings from US Naval Training Station” mural.
November 18, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Lightscape SD 2022
Arts
Lightscape 2022 debuts at San Diego Botanic Garden
One million lights line a 1-mile trail, twinkling to holiday tunes along the way.
November 17, 2022
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Monica Garske
Helen Woodward Fall Camp SD
Culture
Thanksgiving Break camps for the kids
These daytime outings on Monday, Nov. 21-Wednesday, Nov. 23, will keep your little critters busy while they’re out of school.
November 11, 2022
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Monica Garske
Chloe Becky's art for the Southeastern Live Well Center
Arts
Southeastern Live Well Center previews its local art display
14 artists have been selected to contribute to the new facility
November 10, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Andrew Polec as The Grinch + Tommy Martinez as Young Max in "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!," 2021
Arts
Live plays + performances in San Diego for the 2022 holiday season
We’re giving you the gift of live entertainment.
November 10, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Breathing Room New Children's Museum
Arts
The New Children’s Museum receives funding from U.S. Bank
The three-year grant will support access to the museum.
November 2, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Outside of The Lot Theater
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5 luxury movie theaters in San Diego
Get treated like a star while watching the stars.
November 2, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Pinatas exhibition Mingei Museum San Diego
Arts
Mingei Museum to unveil new exhibition all about piñatas
The display features 80+ works made by Latinx artists
October 24, 2022
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Monica Garske
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January 24, 2024
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The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
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New and coming-soon restaurants in San Diego
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January 23, 2024
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High surf waves crashing on the Ocean Beach Pier, causing some damage to the pier's railing with the OB Pier Cafe in the background.
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See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
And the winner is...
January 22, 2024
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Asand transportation pipeline and orange mesh fencing on Solana Beach.
Development
Solana Beach and Encinitas begin 50-year beach replenishment project
The $32 million initiative aims to repair storm damage and address erosion that could lead to bluffs collapsing.
January 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Hiking at Mission Trails in San Diego
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Walking trends in San Diego
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how San Diego compares.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The tan exterior of Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego with it Spanish Colonial style architecture and people walking in the foreground.
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Downtown San Diego’s Balboa Theatre turns 100 in 2024
The historic venue on Fourth Avenue debuted in March 1924 as a vaudeville and movie theater.
January 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A professional golfer swings on the bright green course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California, during the Farmers Insurance Open as spectators watch from the sidelines.
Sports
Tee Time at Torrey: 2024 Farmers Insurance Open returns to San Diego
The high-profile PGA Tour competition takes over the local links Wednesday, Jan. 24-Saturday, Jan. 27.
January 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
The lit-up stage at Lou Lou's Jungle Room at the LaFayette Hotel & Club, surrounded by tables with curvy red chairs.
Restaurants
Lou Lou’s Jungle Room will debut at LaFayette Hotel & Club
The space restored historic elements and will serve as a supper lounge and host live music performances.
January 18, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
ODESZA performs at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre with DJ tables and glowing blue lights.
Entertainment
24 San Diego concerts we’re excited to see in 2024
These shows prove that San Diego is a great city for live music, and they’re just a sample of the shows coming this year.
January 17, 2024
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