08.08.2023

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🐛 Let’s play bug bingo

Let’s play bug bingo

What’s your favorite bug? | Graphic by SDtoday and 6AM City

Grown-ups, do you have a kid who loves creepy-crawlies? Give them this field guide to local bug finding.

Have you ever gone looking for bugs? To be an expert bug hunter, you need:

A magnifying glass
A phone to take pictures with
A notepad to write down your discoveries

Now that you have everything, you’re ready to play bug bingo. Here are a few of our favorite local bugs:

Caterpillar
These aren’t really a kind of bug, but an age of bug. Caterpillars are the larvae — a fancy word for “young” — of moths and butterflies. Their name means “hairy cat,” but not all of them are hairy.

Where to find it: Since this is a life stage of a bug, you’re more likely to see caterpillars in the spring (think: May or June). Some places where you can see butterflies include Zoro Garden in Balboa Park, the Butterfly Garden at San Dieguito County Park, or the Ocean Hills butterfly sanctuary.

Dragonfly (or damselfly)
Did you know that there are over 3,000 different types of dragonflies? They are great hunters and — unlike some other bugs — can fly in every direction.

Where to find it: Wet places like ponds, lakes, and marshes (like the water at Balboa Park). They also like really colorful flowers.

Ladybug
You know this one — those red beetles with black spots. But did you know that they’re good for gardens? They eat other bugs that might hurt the plants. So next time you see a ladybug, say “Thank you for keeping my garden safe.”

Where to find it: Near plants, especially leafy plants like clover.

Tap the button below for gross facts and hints of where the bugs might be. Be sure to send us pictures of any discoveries you’ve made.

Field guide to bugs

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 8

Pacific Beach Farmers Market | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 2-6 p.m. | 901 Hornblend St., 901 Hornblend St., San Diego | Free | Fresh food, art, and ocean air are calling.
Beck & Phoenix: “Summer Odyssey” | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 5:45 p.m. | Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $20-$251 | Get in, “Loser” — and rock out like it’s “1901" with these bands, plus special guest Japanese Breakfast.
SDPL Trivia Night | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Storyhouse Spirits, 1220 J St., San Diego | Free | Test your knowledge of random factoids with the San Diego Public Library — food and drinks available for purchase.
Twilight in the Park Concerts | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American E. Rd., San Diego | Free | Moxie jams out at this week’s outdoor concert in the heart of the landmark.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

Poolside Movie Series: “Castles in the Sky” | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St., San Diego | $40 | Check out the 2010 surf documentary with an appearance by director and producer Taylor Steele.
Caleb Hearon LIVE! | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 8 p.m. | The American Comedy Co. San Diego, 818 Sixth Ave., San Diego | $20 | The Chicago-based comedian, and writer for “Human Resources,” brings the laughs to San Diego.

Thursday, Aug. 10

Walk N Talk: Santa Fe Valley Trail | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 9 a.m. | Santa Fe Valley Trail, 8175 Del Dios Rd., San Diego | Free | The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy leads a hike with scenic views of Santa Fe Valley and plenty of conversations.
Bobby Oroza | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Quartyard, 1301 Market St., San Diego | $27 | The Finnish singer brings his genre-bending rock and soul sound to San Diego.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Weather

According to the National Weather Service, remnants of Tropical Storm Eugene off the Baja California coast could bring more cloud cover and humidity to San Diego County this Wednesday and Thursday. Whatever is left of Eugene could also bring some showers to our region. (National Weather Service)

Civic

The District 4 special primary election is in one week — Tuesday, Aug. 15. Return your signed and sealed ballot to an official drop box or vote in person at seven centers open daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., through Monday, Aug. 14. On Election Day, 14 total vote centers will be open, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Open

Mission Brewing — the local craft beer brand that dates all the way back to 1913 — has debuted its first-ever satellite tasting room on Adams Avenue in Kensington. The space features 24 taps and a similar aesthetic to the craft brewer’s East Village taproom. It’s open daily.

Coming Soon

A new Dunkin’ Donuts is coming to Pacific Beach. The Pacific Plaza shopping center on Garnet Avenue announced the sweet addition, though an opening date has not been pinpointed. The chain expanded into San Diego County in 2016 and has opened more than a dozen locations (well-played, Dunkin’) since then.

Community

After nearly 30 years of locals rallying for a new public library in San Carlos, the project is underway — but $24 million in funding is still needed. Leaders are hoping to secure some of that money from state and federal resources, as well as private donors. Construction could begin in 2026. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Active

Registration is open for the county’s annual Live Well 5K on Sunday, Sept. 17, at Waterfront Park. To prep for the run, San Diegans can also take part in a Fitness Challenge that begins Monday, Aug. 14, featuring a 5-week daily training plan, group runs, and meet-ups with fellow participants.

Festival

When life hands you lemons, make a whole festival out of it. The Downtown Chula Vista Association will celebrate the city’s zesty agricultural history with its free, annual Lemon Festival this Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Third Avenue will be brimming with lemons, live music, vendors, and activities.

Announced

San Diego Made Factory has announced the dates for its beloved Holiday Market — Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — at Julep Venue in Little Italy. The market will feature 80+ local craft vendors, cocktails, food trucks, live music, and play areas for kids.

Try This

🎀 Come on Barbie, let’s go boating

It’s giving Barbie vibes: Rent this pink party boat to cruise San Diego Bay

SD GetMyBoat pink Barbie boat San Diego Bay

Hi, Barbie — you wanna go for a ride? | Photo via GetMyBoat

With Barbiecore at its peak this summer, one boat rental company is parlaying the power of pink into San Diego Bay, offering all-pink boat rentals “to live out your Barbie dreams on the water.”

GetMyBoat (think Airbnb, but for boat rentals) is currently booking its Pink Party Boat Cruise, a captain-led charter experience for up to six passengers for 2-12 hours, starting at $180 per hour.

The electric Duffy boat is bright pink with a matching awning and features a Bluetooth stereo system to play your favorite music — we’re thinking this little ditty or the trendy soundtrack from the “Barbie” movie.

Knowing Barbie and her preferred modes of transportation, we feel like she’d love this for you — it screams San Diego summer vibes.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Monica

From the editor

OK, we’re obsessed with the capybaras at the San Diego Zoo — and it looks like everyone on social media is too. Four capy babies were born at the zoo on July 23, and they’ve got quite the fan base already.

The zoo has been posting updates from their habitat (you can see them at Elephant Odyssey) and some of our favorite comments include: “Oh, to be at the center of a capy cuddle” and “Congrats on the baby potatoes, I mean, capybaras.”

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