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Monica Garske

Senior City Editor

Monica is based in San Diego, California, and helped launch SDtoday in November 2021. She was previously a senior digital media producer and podcast host at NBC 7 San Diego + The Scene, and has been in the news biz since 2005. She loves hiking, the beach, and family days with her husband and two kids.

SD La Mesa Downtown District sign rendering
City
Coming soon: La Mesa’s very own Downtown District sign
Construction on the community-funded project is expected to begin this fall in the heart of La Mesa Village.
June 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Carlsbad Strawberry Company U-pick season
Culture
Carlsbad Strawberry Company open for 2023 U-pick season
The berry sweet activity is open daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., at 1050 Cannon Rd.
June 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD James Hubbell Home
Culture
Tour artist and architect James Hubbell’s famous compound in Santa Ysabel
The Ilan-Lael Foundation is offering private tours on select days through Saturday, June 17, at the family home of James and Anne Hubbell.
June 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Donna Jean Vegetarian Guide
Restaurants
Our favorite vegan and vegetarian eats in San Diego
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of San Diego County.
June 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego County Fair 2023
Events
San Diego County Fair 2023: What to know before you go
The 2023 fair kicks off Wednesday, June 7, and runs through the Fourth of July in Del Mar.
June 1, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Padres Petco Park
Sports
Your guide to sports teams in San Diego, California
From the San Diego Padres to the San Diego Gulls, we’re sharing details of San Diego’s sports teams.
June 1, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD The Marine Room High Tide Dinners
Restaurants
Summer ‘High Tide Dinners’ return to The Marine Room in La Jolla
The 82-year-old restaurant on Spindrift Drive is known for its incredible views of crashing surf.
May 30, 2023
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Monica Garske
San Diego's Rady Shell concert venue in summer of 2022.
Culture
The Rady Shell’s summer 2023 concert season
The Beach Boys, Gipsy Kings, Gladys Knight, and Patti LaBelle are among the icons set to light up the venue on San Diego Bay. 🎶
May 30, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Bayside Trail Point Loma
Outdoors
Hiking and nature walk guide for San Diego, California
For outdoor adventures, check out these 23 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around San Diego, California.
May 26, 2023
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Monica Garske
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