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A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.
Education
How to submit to our 2023 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special SDtoday contest.
March 30, 2023 10:43 AM
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Sarah Leonhardt
Our skyline looks expensive, but this view is free.
City
San Diegan 101: A how-to guide for new residents
From how to register your car to finding your favorite taco shop, this overview will give you everything you need to know to get established as a San Diego resident.
March 27, 2023
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Monica Garske
Utilities working filling a pothole on a San Diego street
Outdoors
Identifying potholes and sinkholes in San Diego
If you see a hole in the road, what are you looking at?
March 22, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Pexels camera
City
Oh, snap: City of San Diego launches first-ever photo fellowship program
📸 Applications for “Exposure” are being accepted through Wednesday, April 5.
March 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD John D. Spreckels legacy in San Diego
History
The history and legacy of John D. Spreckels in San Diego
🌇 The businessman helped San Diego develop into a thriving city — and his legacy is all around.
March 15, 2023
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Monica Garske
An analogue clock with several timezones (Bangkok, Tokyo, Sydney, Beijing, etc.)
City
Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
SD West Mission Bay Drive project December 2022
City
Update: West Mission Bay Drive Replacement Project trucking along
The overhaul of the 1950s-era bridge is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2023.
February 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD UCSD Sojourner Truth statue
History
Black history in San Diego
From murals and public artworks to museums and cultural centers, local Black history is all around us.
February 9, 2023
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Monica Garske
The headquarters and offices of the San Diego Unified School District
City
20 school districts in San Diego, California
From North County to the South Bay, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the school districts in San Diego County.
February 1, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Fire Department historical image
History
San Diego Scrapbook: 5 head-turning historical city images
We take a look at five fun images from the city archives — and dig into what the heck we’re looking at. 📸
January 30, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD skyline and poet laureate Jason Magabo Perez
Arts
Who is San Diego’s new Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez?
The Clairemont resident recited his poem, “We Draft Work Songs for This City,” at the State of the City Address earlier this month.
January 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD SR-11 Otay Mesa East Port of Entry construction
Airports and Transportation
State Route 11 and Otay Mesa East Port of Entry: 2023 updates
Major construction milestones are expected in the modern-day, high-tech port of entry designed to reduce border wait times and bolster the binational economy. 🏗️
January 20, 2023
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Monica Garske
San Diego worker fixing street damage
Government
San Diego addressing infrastructure repairs
The city has put funding into its repair plan
January 19, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The State Route 125 Toll Road in San Diego
City
SANDAG rolls out FasTrak Veterans Toll Exemption Program
Qualifying local vets who enroll in the program can take the SR-125 Toll Road for free. 🛣️
January 12, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD trash bins
City
Green bins rolling out to residents in the City of San Diego
SB-1383 will introduce Californians to a new method of trash collection
January 11, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
City of San Diego crew repairing stormwater pipes
City
City of San Diego ‘prioritizing critical infrastructure’ in 2023
From roads to water facilities, San Diego is putting in work.
January 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
San Diego County Administration Building from Waterfront Park
City
10 new laws impacting San Diegans in 2023
Be prepared for changes from jaywalking to food containers.
January 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
City of San Diego Seal
City
A guide to city departments in San Diego
We’re here to connect you to the right San Diego city departments to address your needs.
January 4, 2023
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Jessica Te
Xmas tree Michael Beausoleil
Government
How to dispose of holiday decorations in San Diego
Undeck the halls with these recycling and trash pickup tips.
January 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Seal at La Jolla Children's Pool
City
Pupping season marks closures at La Jolla Children’s Pool
Access will be restricted until May 15.
December 13, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
SEA-cleanest-cities-custom-section.jpg
City
San Diego ranks No. 2 cleanest city in the US
Government and consumer data sets were used to score cities on various metrics of cleanliness.
December 7, 2022
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Emily Shea
Mira Mesa Plan
Government
The Mira Mesa Redevelopment Plan approved by San Diego City Council
The neighborhood will see the new housing, transportation, jobs, and outdoor spaces.
December 6, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
SD County Administration Building
City
San Diego’s Municipal Equality Index score
Why San Diego scored 100 out of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
December 5, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
SWEEP-E debuts a new name and a new look
Government
San Diego reveals name of mini, electric street sweeper
SWEEP-E will cruising through the city on zero-emissions fuel.
December 2, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
December Nights SD
Culture
December Nights returns to full glory: What to know
Balboa Park’s biggest event of the year is back in its original form on Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3
November 29, 2022
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Monica Garske
SD Election Day
City
2022 Statewide General Election Day in San Diego
The local polls are open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
November 7, 2022
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Monica Garske
San Diego electric street sweeper
Government
San Diego wants you to name its electric street sweeper
The name will be chosen at the end of November.
October 28, 2022
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Trevor Peters
Midway Rising Rendering
Government
Will building height regulation change in the Midway District?
San Diegans will vote on Nov. 8.
October 27, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
$300 million grant from California’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program.
Government
SANDAG receives $300 million for the The LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project
The tracks will look different in the future.
October 13, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Cal Fire San Diego
City
Wildfire safety resources in San Diego County
From creating defensible space to mapping out an emergency evacuation plan for your family, there are many ways to be prepared.
October 12, 2022
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Monica Garske
A look inside the Botanical Building construction
Government
Updates to the Botanical Building construction in Balboa Park
The building is shrinking down before growing.
September 29, 2022
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
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