Development

A rendering of a stage and seats at a new performance venue in San Diego.

Arts

Coming Soon: Performing arts center ‘The Joan’ takes shape, sets opening date at Liberty Station

The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center will serve as Cygnet Theatre’s new home, debuting just before fall 2025.

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Culture

Pack up: People are moving to San Diego from these US cities

U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.

October 7, 2024

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A view of the stage and one of the reconfigured seating areas at the renovated Jacobs Music Center in San Diego.

Development

San Diego Symphony reopens Jacobs Music Center in downtown SD

The 95-year-old venue on downtown San Diego’s B Street has been fully renovated and its 2024-2025 season is packed with live performances.

September 26, 2024

Monica Garske

A rendering of kids sitting in front of a giant tank at Birch Aquarium; the tank is filled with fish and a giant turtle. The kids are listening to an aquarium expert.

Parks and Recreation

New ‘Living Seas’ exhibition will replace ‘Hall of Fishes’ at Birch Aquarium

The overhaul is the largest capital improvement to the aquarium since it was built in 1992; it will be closed from Monday, Sept. 30 to Thursday, Oct. 3 so crews can begin renovations.

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The gray, square, multi-level New Terminal 1 Parking Plaza at the San Diego International Airport; construction is still visible around the plaza as the airport's New T1 project continues.

Airports and Transportation

Now open: New Terminal 1 Parking Plaza at San Diego International Airport

This first phase of the New T1 Parking Plaza has opened 2,834 parking spaces directly across from Terminal 1.

September 6, 2024

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Waves in Ocean Beach as kids play on the beach.

City

What is the ‘Coastal Resilience Master Plan?’

The effort aims to find natural ways to address searise, protect communities, and preserve natural habitats.

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Michael Beausoleil

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Development

Freedom Park receives approval to start construction

The project will demolish the three-story headhouse on Navy Pier and create a 10-acre park and memorial

February 15, 2024

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The big, white Barcelona apartment building in Bankers Hill, with palm trees and cars parked out front.

Real Estate

Hot Homes: The history and $2 million renovation of The Barcelona in Bankers Hill

The 100-year-old apartment community at 326 Juniper St. is considered a “hallmark” of its era — and a “real estate jewel” of present-day San Diego.

February 14, 2024

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People gather around San Diego Humane Society's redesigned Adoptions Center; the entrance is blue with the words "Woof Woof" over the doorway.

City

Now Open: San Diego Humane Society’s redesigned Adoptions Center

The facility’s improved layout includes 58 dog rooms, 55 cat kennels, and 53 spaces for smaller pets.

February 14, 2024

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Drapes and construction signs cover the new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station; signs wrapped around the site show renderings of the vision for the venue.

Development

It’s showtime: New performing arts center coming to Arts District Liberty Station in 2025

The landmark’s historic Naval Building 178 will become the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center — the future permanent home of Cygnet Theatre.

February 12, 2024

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Restaurants

New restaurants coming to Del Mar’s Torrey View life sciences campus

The Kitchen opens in late February 2024 and The Clubhouse in March 2024 — each featuring dishes by Executive Chef Ryan Bullock.

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