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Unwrap these 3 gifts given to the city of San Diego

These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.

December 17, 2024 10:26 AM

Staff

SD Restored Botanical Building Balboa Park

City

See it: Balboa Park’s restored Botanical Building reopens

The iconic, highly-photographed structure closed in January 2022 for a $26.45 million renovation project, but reopened to the public in December 2024.

December 13, 2024

Monica Garske

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25 murals around San Diego

Explore San Diego’s murals — from images of postcards and celebrities to unforgettable splashes of color.

October 4, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

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

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‘Top Gun’ 101: San Diego locations where the movie was filmed

The 1986 Tom Cruise classic has deep roots in America’s Finest City — “show me the way home, honey.”

August 21, 2024

Monica Garske

Two black and white photos of philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps; the left one shows her holding a book, while the right photo is a close-up of her in her younger years.

History

6 amazing women who helped shape the San Diego Natural History Museum

The Nat’s 150-year-old foundation is solid — thanks in part to these women.

March 1, 2024

Monica Garske

History

6 ways to see Dr. Seuss’ influence in San Diego

The iconic author lived in La Jolla from 1948 until his death in 1991 — but his local legacy lives on.

February 28, 2024

Monica Garske

Food

6 cool retro diners in San Diego

Vintage never goes out of style, right?

February 26, 2024

Monica Garske

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Your guide to sports teams in San Diego

From the San Diego Padres to the San Diego Gulls, we’re sharing details of San Diego’s sports teams.

February 22, 2024

Monica Garske

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San Diego’s dog-friendly guide

Explore these dog-friendly places in San Diego that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.

February 21, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

A group of Black entertainers pose in front of the Douglas Hotel in downtown San Diego in the 1930s wearing suits and headpieces.

History

San Diego history: The Douglas Hotel, also known as the ‘Harlem of the West’

The hotel was built in 1924 at 206 Market St. and offered quality accommodations and entertainment for Black visitors in San Diego during the segregation era.

February 20, 2024

Monica Garske

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