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Curtains, up: Performing arts center ‘The Joan’ opens at Liberty Station
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center will serve as Cygnet Theatre’s new home.
September 10, 2025 11:02 AM
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Monica Garske
Rendering Eucalyptus Park entrance
Parks and Recreation
Renovations coming to Eucalyptus Park in Chula Vista
The redevelopment plan will include a skate plaza, a second playground and dog park, splash pads, and improvements to existing amenities.
August 21, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Copley Symphony Hall renovation updates San Diego Symphony
Music
3 things to know: Updates on the $125 million renovation of Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego
The construction timeline for the large-scale project has shifted, and the hall’s anticipated reopening is now in early 2024.
August 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Zoo Safari Park Elephant Valley rendering
Education
Have you herd? “Elephant Valley” coming to San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2025
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance hopes the new savanna-like environment makes strides for conservation of the species.
August 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Build NCC SANDAG San Elijo Activity Hub and Park and Ride
City
Grand opening: The San Elijo Activity Hub Park & Ride has arrived in Encinitas
The new facility near Interstate 5 features 166 parking spaces and info on access points to the San Elijo Lagoon and nearby hiking trails.
August 4, 2023
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Monica Garske
Gio electric vehicle in San Diego
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Have you seen Gio in San Diego?
The electric buggy is being used to monitor and evaluate the conditions of Class 1 bike paths across 70+ miles in San Diego County.
July 24, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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History
The history of the Desert Line in southeastern San Diego
This 70-mile stretch of train tracks now sits mostly abandoned, but it was once a marvelous development that built transportation in an area that seemed impossible.
July 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A rendering of a pirate-themed playground at Pepper Park along the National City Bayfront
Development
3 things to know: the redesign of Pepper Park at the National City Bayfront
Construction is expected to begin in early 2024.
July 17, 2023
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Monica Garske
Kettner Exchange SAN
Development
San Diego International Airport has approved new restaurants and retail shops
SAN will add 19 restaurants and seven retail shops as part of its ongoing “New T1" project.
July 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Rady Children's Hospital expansion rendering
Healthcare
New 7-story ICU and Emergency Services Pavilion planned for Rady Children’s Hospital
The building is slated to open in 2027 with 140 ICU beds and 84 ER treatment rooms.
June 27, 2023
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Monica Garske
Beach Bug all-electric shuttle in Pacific Beach, San Diego
Airports and Transportation
The Beach Bug is now rolling in Pacific Beach
San Diego’s new all-electric vehicle will provide access to Pacific Beach from public transit, connecting at the Balboa Transit Station.
June 26, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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