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The story of Warwick’s

The exterior sign at Warwick's in La Jolla

There’s nothing like a trip to Warwick’s. | Photo by Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday

When you think of La Jolla, Warwick’s is a main character. The local shop calls itself the nation’s “oldest continuously family-owned and operated bookstore,” giving San Diegans a reason to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day tomorrow.

About the bookstore

Warwick’s is named for William T. Warwick who originally opened the store in 1896 in Mankato, MN — then it moved to Waterloo, IA, in 1916. During this time, San Diegans were getting books at Redding’s Book Store in La Jolla, which opened in 1902. Its founder, E.L. Redding, died in 1934 and Warwick bought the La Jolla store from Redding’s wife in 1939.

Though Warwick’s has had a few different addresses in La Jolla, it landed at its home at 7812 Girard Ave. in 1952, and it’s been there since.

Books lining the shelves at Warwicks — You’ll find shelves filled with best sellers, staff picks, and local authors.
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Photo by Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday

The plot continues

We know not to judge a book by it’s cover, but we take Warwick’s recommendations pretty seriously. The store is known for its collection of books by local authors, staff picks, events, and author talks and signings — even Ozzy Osbourne has stopped by.

The independent store is beloved by its community, too. In 2021, the building containing Warwick’s was going to be sold, putting its future in jeopardy. Instead, community members pooled resources and bought the property — offering Warwick’s a 10-year lease with two optional 5-year renewals. So, the local shop isn’t on its last chapter.

Pro tip: If you’re traveling and forgot your reading materials, there’s also a Warwick’s inside Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport.

San Diego International Airport — Local book shopping is also an airport option.
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Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Warwick’s may be the oldest, but it’s not San Diego’s only independently-owned bookstore. Starting tomorrow through Monday, May 1, Warwick’s is participating in the San Diego Book Crawl — an initiative to help locals discover 13 independent bookstores.

Events

Friday, April 28

San Diego Music Society Concert | Friday, Apr. 28 | 1-2 p.m. | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado | Free | Hear masterpieces by Rachmaninoff performed by Justin Hansen on piano and Paul Tseng on cello.
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella | Friday, Apr. 28-Sunday, Apr. 30 | Times vary | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. | $25 | A contemporary take on the classic fairytale.
Club 90s Presents Lana Del Rey Night | Friday, Apr. 28 | 9 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | $16-$22 | A show honoring the “Summertime Sadness” songstress.

Saturday, April 29

Community Research Access Day | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. + 1-4 p.m. | San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, Ste. #3, San Diego | Free | Four times a year, the San Diego History Center opens its research materials to students and community members.
Mission Fed Artwalk | Saturday, Apr. 29 + Sunday, Apr. 30 | Times vary | Little Italy, 550 W. Date St., San Diego | Free | The 39th annual festival featuring 250+ fine artists takes over the neighborhood.
North Park Salsa Fest | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St., San Diego | $15 | Local restaurants compete to earn bragging rights for “Best Salsa” — with live performances and kid-friendly activities, too.

Sunday, April 30

San Diego Legion vs. Houston SaberCats | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 1 p.m. | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego | $20-$145 | Catch this rugby game — and Cultural Heritage Day at the venue.
LIQUID CITY: Cheese Expo 2023 | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 1-8 p.m. | Brick, 2863 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego | $45-$95 | Dig into goodies created by cheese and drink makers from across the country.
San Diego Taste for Sight | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Stone Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station, 2816 Historic Decatur Rd., Unit 116, San Diego | $125-$175 | Enjoy food, beer, and wine to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
The Cream of Clapton Band | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 7 p.m. | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $37-$67 | A tribute to Eric Clapton and Cream performed by artists who knew the musician.

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News Notes

Weather

Ready for a weekend warm-up? The National Weather Service expects temps in coastal communities to hit the low 70s today and up to 74° tomorrow — inland communities will measure ~10° higher. Temperatures will start dropping on Sunday, and cooler air is predicted by midweek. (National Weather Service)

Civic

San Diego City Council has approved new renter protections that will require landlords to provide two months of rent for relocation assistance and give tenants 30 days notice before a no-fault eviction. Before the law goes into effect, it must pass a final vote on Tuesday, May 16. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Rose Canyon Safe Parking lot in Clairemont will open next week — San Diego’s fourth “safe parking area.” Jewish Family Service of San Diego will operate the space where locals can live in their cars or one of 12 campers, to help them transition out of homelessness. (Times of San Diego)

Development

Construction is in full swing at Waterfront Park where crews are working to add a T-ball field, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball hoops, and a dog park. Expect construction and path closures near the 1.5-acre site by Pacific Highway and Grape Street through this summer. (CBS 8)

Community

The City of San Diego is asking high school students to create its next mascot using artificial intelligence. A creative workshop will be held on Saturday, May 6, at the City Heights Library, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The new mascot will support the Organic Waste Recycling program.

Eat

Dunkin’s newest donut is a grand slam. The chain introduced the Padres Donut — a chocolate frosted donut with gold sprinkles. Fans can catch the treat at participating Dunkin’ locations around San Diego until Tuesday, Aug. 15. (ABC 10)

Shop

Father Joe’s Villages opened its online store this week, where shoppers can browse secondhand clothing, home goods, and other donated items. Proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit’s mission to end homelessness and support unhoused locals. (Fox 5)

Coming Soon

Pacific Beach is getting a spicy new addition. Local restaurant Lucha Libre is opening a new taco shop at 1037 Garnet Ave. The business is putting the final touches on the store, which is slated to open this summer.

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Drink

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Eat

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Celebrate Pretzel Day in San Diego

Stanley from "The Office" loves Pretzel Day.

Stanley from “The Office” said it best. | Gif via Giphy | Stanley from “The Office” said it best. | Gif via Giphy

Fans of “The Office,” this one’s for you. If you love pretzels as much as we do, every day is Pretzel Day — AKA Stanley Hudson’s favorite day of the year. Naturally, there is only one way to properly celebrate the occasion — with a soft pretzel. Here are a few places around town where you can cure your pretzel hankerings:

Pretzels & Pints, 3812 Ray St., North Park
Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens - Liberty Station, 2816 Historic Decatur Rd.
San Diego Pretzel Company, Online only

Want to enjoy pretzels from the comfort of your own home? Order a gourmet soft pretzel box or make your own with this baking kit.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Michael

From the editor
Happy Friday, San Diego. I was born in Massachusetts — just like Dunkin’ — so I’m excited to try the Padres Donut. If you’ve never been to the Bay State, you may not know that New Englanders often call sprinkles “jimmies.” There’s mystery behind the term’s origin, but you definitely won’t find a chocolate frosted donut with gold jimmies in Boston. That combo is exclusive to San Diego.

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