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⚾️ A huge score for Petco Park and East Village
A rendering of the Gallagher Square renovation coming to Petco Park.
An overview of the new Gallagher Square Renovation project. | Photo via Larimer Design Architecture and GroundLevel Landscape Architecture
Petco Park will celebrate its 20th birthday in 2024 — but it will also mark a new beginning. Gallagher Square will get major renovations as part of a $20 million project to expand its offerings and better serve the surrounding East Village community.

A playground structure expected at Gallagher Square in Petco Park.

A playground structure expected at Gallagher Square.

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Photo via Larimer Design Architecture and GroundLevel Landscape Architecture

🌳 The East Village experience

Since Petco Park was built, it’s always aimed to be “more than a ballpark.” When the venue isn’t hosting Padres games or major events, Gallagher Square is open to the public. Once the Gallagher Square Renovation is complete, visitors can expect:
  • A playground and play area with equipment for a wider range of abilities
  • An off-leash dog park
  • An improved Play Ball field
  • Temporary pickleball courts
  • Art installations showcasing local artists
  • New turf and native plants
The project also includes the new Tony Gwynn Terrace, where the ballpark’s existing Tony Gwynn statue will be relocated, raised by 6 ft. This will be a viewing area for fans who purchased tickets in Gallagher Square — but when games aren’t in session it will be used as picnicking space.

Views from Gallagher Square of Petco Park and the stage.

Views of the stage and the ballpark.

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Larimer Design Architecture and GroundLevel Landscape Architecture

🎟 The game day experience

The project will give locals more reasons to visit Gallagher Square, but when it’s game time, the space will be reserved for fans. One of the biggest changes will be tiered-style seating on the grassy hill, with the Tony Gwynn Terrace behind it.

The entrance at Ninth and J streets will also be expanded, designed to improve accessibility, security, and wait times. If this sounds good, there will also be a revised speaker system that will mitigate sound to reduce its impact on the community.

Construction will primarily take place during the off-season after the 2023 baseball season and is expected to be completed by the Padres’ return in 2024.
 
Events
 

Monday, June 5
  • Older Adults Special Activity: Square Dance Lesson | Monday, June 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway | Free | Head to Sycamore Hall and swing your partner ‘round and ‘round — all skill levels welcome.
  • San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs | Monday, June 5 | 6:10 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $31-$150 | Root for the Padres and score a free belt bag at tonight’s giveaway.
  • Billie Marten | Monday, June 5 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $20 | The British singer-songwriter takes the stage.
  • Jeni’s North Park Grand Opening Party | Monday, June 5 | 7-11 p.m. | Jeni’s North Park, 2871 University Ave., San Diego | Free | Score free scoops all night and gifts for the first guests.
Tuesday, June 6
  • “Twelfth Night” | Through Sunday, July 9 | 8 p.m. | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego | $49-$119 | Shakespeare’s play is brought to life with romance, music, swordplay, and more.
  • David Borgo Quintet | Tuesday, June 6 | 8 p.m. | Dizzy’s, 1717 Morena Blvd., San Diego | $20 | A jazz show featuring new music inspired by world travels.
Wednesday, June 7
  • Train | Wednesday, June 7 | 7:30 p.m. | San Diego County Fair, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar | $40-$95 | “Hey, Soul Sister” — the pop band headlines the Grandstand Stage at the fair’s opening day.
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woman smiling with clear teeth aligner in her hand
You may be just a few months away from a straighter smile. | Photo provided by SmileDirectClub
We’re going to give it to you straight, SD. SmileDirectClub, the popular at-home teeth straightening provider, has a new treatment option — and San Diego is just one of four cities they’re launching it in.

SmileDirectClub CarePlus+ offers the same convenience of licensed virtual care and getting aligners shipped directly to your house, but with the added option of in-person appointments with a local dentist. Here’s how the 3-step process works:
  1. Book a free appointment with a local dentist: The dentist takes a high definition 3D scan of your teeth and answers all your questions.
  2. Get aligners shipped to your door + receive expert guidance — either virtually with a licensed network dentist or in-person with a local dentist (it’s up to you).
  3. See results in as little as four-six months, backed by a Lifetime Smile Guarantee™.
Bonus: SmileDirectClub CarePlus+ costs a flat-fee of $3,900 or $115 per month (that’s up to thousands of dollars cheaper than traditional clear aligners).*
 
News Notes
 

Community
  • We may not need it yet, but San Diego County’s Cool Zone Program has begun its 2023 run. The initiative provides safe places for locals to escape extreme summer heat through Tuesday, Oct. 31, including 33 county libraries. See the full list of locations and hours.
Development
  • Construction has begun on Pacific Center, a 500,000-sqft research complex in Sorrento Mesa. The development will bring two research lab buildings, a food hall, a fitness center, and a 1,700-spot parking structure. It’s expected to open by the end of 2024. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sports
  • MLB has taken over the production and distribution of Padres games after the team ended its relationship with Bally Sports over a contract dispute. The partnership means fans can watch games on MLB.TV apps — which was previously blacked out locally — or through cable services. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Read
  • San Diego Public Library has assigned its summer reading program with a “find your voice” theme. Participants of all ages will need to keep a log consisting of 10 completed books, reading hours, or activities. Readers who finish their assignments by Thursday, Aug. 31, will win prizes.
Ranked
  • San Diego’s got the blues. According to a study by SIXT, La Jolla Cove ranked No. 5 for having the bluest water in the US, followed by Sail Bay in Mission Bay at No. 6. Coronado Beach was also in the top 50, earning the No. 32 spot. (SIXT)
Drink
  • Summer is here, which means so too is aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*
Shop
  • It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.
 
Community
 
🦘 Hoppy new zoo animals
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has seen a baby boom recently. Over the past couple of months, more new babies have called the zoo home.

Kikori's head popping out of her mother's pouch

Kikori’s head is popping out.

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Photo courtesy of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Recently, the Safari Park revealed a baby Matschie’s tree kangaroo named Kikori was born — the second of the species ever born there. The joey was the size of a jellybean when she arrived in August, but now, she’s venturing out of her mother’s pouch and learning to climb. Visitors may be able to see her exploring her habitat at the Walkabout Australia section of the park.

In April, the Safari Park announced it welcomed a new Przewalski’s horse foal, the second born as a result of cloning. The first successful clone, Kurt, was born in 2020 and also lives at the Safari Park. The unnamed foal was created with the same living cell line as Kurt, making them genetic twins born three years apart.
 
 
The Wrap
 
Michael Beausoleil Today’s edition by:
Michael
From the editor
Good morning, San Diego. Like most Mondays, I could use some caffeine to get things going, and I recommend giving Queenstage Coffee House in Encinitas a shot. The menu features great breakfasts and drinks, but the Salty Belgian Waffle Latte certainly caught my eye. Why eat a waffle when you can drink it with espresso?
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