01.10.2024

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Today’s Forecast

🌊 The tide is turning

First King Tides of 2024 will hit San Diego’s coastline this week

Last month’s high surf pummeled the OB Pier — and this week’s King Tides could be even higher. | Photo via @kyleohare_

Roll out the shoreline — King Tides are set to return to San Diego’s beaches tomorrow through Friday, Jan. 12.

The phenomenon refers to exceptionally high tides linked to the moon and sun’s gravitational pull. The National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict the tides could soar even higher than last month’s high surf.

So, the agencies have issued two advisories:

High Surf — in effect from 8 p.m. tonight to 6 p.m. tomorrow for breaking waves up to 7 ft, with occasional sets up to 11 ft. The highest surf is expected in southern San Diego County.
Coastal Flood — in effect 4 a.m.-12 p.m. tomorrow for potential flooding in lots, parks, and roads around SD’s beach communities.

King Tides are predicted to peak at 8:10 a.m. tomorrow, with a high tide of at least 6.7 ft. As always, use caution during King Tides and follow warnings from local lifeguards.

SD Mission Beach High Surf December 2023 San Diego — High surf hit SD’s coastline in late December 2023, including Mission Beach.
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Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

According to the California King Tides Project, the weather event helps researchers visualize future sea level — and you can help by sharing your tide photos.

The California King Tides Project is hosting special events to safely observe the tides this week. Join the local meet-up — Wandering the King Tides presented by the San Diego Audubon Society — this Friday, Jan. 12, 8-10 a.m., at Kendall-Frost Marsh at 2055 Pacific Beach Dr.; register ahead of time.

This week’s tides come on the heels of high surf that pummeled San Diego’s coastline late last month, including the Ocean Beach Pier, which remains closed.

The city temporarily closed Crystal Pier during that event, and it also led to lots of sand build-up on Mission Beach Boardwalk — like, so much it was difficult to bike the path. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department performed 96 rescues during that stretch, too.

Events

Wednesday, Jan. 10

“The Wiz” | Through Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $38+ | There’s no place like home — this Tony Award-winning musical adapted from L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” is recognized for changing the face of Broadway with its iconic score.
“Intimate Apparel” | Wednesday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach | $49-$74 | It’s opening night for this heartfelt tale of belonging, love, and survival set in New York City in 1905, stitched together by Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Lynn Nottage.
Con Brio | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 8 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | $20 | Showman Ziek McCarter is inspired by the dance-heavy funk legacies of legends like Sly & the Family Stone and James Brown, and R&B icons like Prince.

Thursday, Jan. 11

Lemon Grove Farmers Market | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | VFW Parking Lot, 2885 Lemon Grove Ave., San Diego | Cost of purchase | An East County gathering highlighting locally-grown produce.

Friday, Jan. 12

American Red Cross Blood Drive | Friday, Jan. 12 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego | Free | One blood donation can save up to three lives; sign up online by using the code MVLIBRARY.
BIG Salsa Festival San Diego 2024 | Friday, Jan. 12-Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | Marriott Mission Valley, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr., San Diego | $30+ | This Latin-influenced fest is packed with dance lessons, live music, and major mingling.
Winter Festival | Friday, Jan. 12 + Saturday, Jan. 13 | 5-9 p.m. + 3:30-8:30 p.m. | Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr. | Free | Enjoy all of the wintry things — like “snow”, sledding, ice skating, and twinkling lights — at this annual community fest.

Saturday, Jan. 13

Oddities and Curiosities Expo | Saturday, Jan. 13 + Sunday, Jan. 14 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. + 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. | $10-$15 | Explore the world of all things weird with vendors showcasing items like taxidermy, original artwork, handcrafted goods, horror-inspired pieces, and antique collectibles.
The Edwards Twins: The Ultimate Vegas Variety Show | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. | $35-$55 | Anthony and Eddie Edwards pay homage to the variety show superstars of the 1970s and 1980s with high-energy vocals and spot-on makeup.

Sunday, Jan. 14

San Diego MLK Festival | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Ruocco Park, 585 Harbor Lane, San Diego | Free | Celebrate MLK’s legacy at this “Harmony Health Fest” with vendors, activities, and workshops focused on living a healthy lifestyle.

Events calendar here

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Active

5 ways to up your workouts

Protect your feet during high-impact exercise with thoughtfully designed HOKA sneakers. | Photo via Amazon

Focused on movement this month? Increase comfort and results with beloved gym staples.

Glide through cardio workouts with HOKA Women’s Clifton 9 Sneakers (your feet will thank you).
Use a yoga mat with alignment lines to refine your form.
These buttery-soft leggings are considered a Lululemon alternative by reviewers.
Wear Bala Bangles during familiar workouts and avoid plateauing.
Say goodbye to earbuds slipping out at the gym with silicone ear tips for AirPods.

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News Notes

Civic

The Board of Supervisors has unanimously reelected Supervisor Nora Vargas as its chairwoman through 2024. Vargas is only the second person to hold the role for two consecutive terms in recent decades. The board also re-elected Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer as vice chair and Supervisor Joel Anderson as chair pro tempore. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Travel

Now boarding, Breeze Airways. The budget airline has joined San Diego International Airport, offering service to five new nonstop domestic destinations — Raleigh-Durham, Jacksonville, Cincinnati, Norfolk, and Pittsburgh — beginning Tuesday, April 30. Breeze will also offer daily, one-stop flights to Providence and Hartford, with no change of plane. (ABC 10)

Development

The county is seeking developers to build affordable housing for seniors on county-owned land in Escondido, at 620 E. Valley Parkway. Developers who have the experience and resources for a project of this scope can submit questions through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2; the proposal deadline is Friday, March 1.

Announced

Celebrate good times, come on. Grammy Award-winning soul and funk legends Kool & the Gang will headline The Rady Shell with special guests Sister Sledge Friday, June 21. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. — “Get Down on It.”

Number

$10.8 billion. That was the economic impact of SD’s creative industries in 2022, per a report released by the city and San Diego Policy & Innovation Center. The study examined 71 local creative industries and 76 occupations, which created ~170,000 jobs. Yep, the arts scene is strong.

Zoo

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is partnering with Illumina’s iConserve program to sequence whole genomes of ~100 koalas living in North America over the past 30 years. The tech will help researchers learn about Koala Retrovirus — associated with immunosuppression and cancer in koalas — and help in ongoing conservation.

Outdoors

Trying to stay active? County of San Diego Parks and Recreation will host several free, guided hikes this month, including a Spooner’s Mesa Hike at the Tijuana River Valley Regional Campground this Saturday, Jan. 13, 2-3 p.m., and a Native Plant Hike at San Dieguito County Park on Sunday, Jan. 28, 10-11 a.m.

Sports

The Farmers Insurance Open returns to Torrey Pines Wednesday, Jan. 24-Saturday, Jan. 27, and defending champion Max Homa is among seven prior winners who will play in the tournament. The roster also includes Luke List, Jason Rose, Jason Day, Brandt Snedeker, Scott Stallings, and Nick Watney. The field will be finalized Friday, Jan. 19. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Job

Picture this — you’re the lens behind the San Diego Padres. The club is hiring for a seasonal photographer to contribute memorable snapshots throughout SD’s 2024 baseball season. Apply through Friday, Feb. 2.

Active

The scenic Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K returns this Sunday, Jan. 14 — and there’s still time to register. The races start at The Shoppes at Carlsbad and this year’s event will include a tribute to In Motion founder Lynn Flanagan, a trailblazer in the local running events industry.

Try This

Oh snap. Submissions are now open for our SDtoday Picture of the Year contest. To participate, submit a local photo that you took in 2023 by Wednesday, Jan. 17. Make a submission for the chance to win a $25 gift card to our online marketplace, Six & Main.

Try This

🍹Local mocktails for Dry January

Dry January: Try these mocktails around San Diego

SD Dry January Mocktails Paradisaea La Jolla San Diego

Try the Sunset Cliffs mocktail at La Jolla’s buzzy Paradisaea. | Photo via Paradisaea

Partaking in Dry January? Many San Diego hotspots are offering marvelous mocktails this month — and that’s certainly worth a toast.

Sunset Cliffs | Paradisaea | The buzzy restaurant’s gimlet-type drink features Pink London “gin,” aloe vera juice, and apple blossom bitters.
Thornless Thicket | Huntress | The recipe for this one is sweet and simple: blackberry, lime, and cream soda.
P.O.G. Soda | The Local Pacific Beach | This one features passionfruit, orange juice, guava, and club soda. You can also join the bar’s Dry January fitness classes.
Ginger Peach Smash | Marina Kitchen | A peach purée base with honey syrup, lemon, ginger beer, and mint.
Fant-astic Fun | Louisiana Purchase | Strawberry Fanta and lemonade, garnished with a dehydrated lemon.
!MPROV Booze-Free Cocktails | Available at Sprouts and Whole Foods | This locally founded brand launched on Jan. 1 with three flavors of non-alcoholic, canned mocktails: Lime Margarita, Tropical Mai Tai, and Grapefruit Paloma.

More mocktails

The Buy

A unique candle to bring fresh scents, light, and joy inside your home this winter.

Answered

We asked you what types of big, annual events you look forward to in SD. You said…

SD Downtown San Diego Garske — San Diego, 2024 is your year.
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Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

53.8% of SDtoday readers said sporting events are No. 1
15.4% are all about festivals
15.4% love holiday events
7.7% gravitate towards food or beer events
7.7% of readers can’t wait for summertime staples like the fair, Pride, or Comic-Con

Luckily, you can have it all. Check out these big events coming to San Diego in 2024.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Monica

From the editor

This cooler weather has been perfect for hiking in San Diego. Over the holidays, we enjoyed a trek along Sunset Cliffs Natural Park (one of our favorites) and got so lucky — the “hidden” swing was up (just past the bridge on Sunset Cliffs Park Trail), and it made the beautiful spot just that much sweeter.

Have a favorite local hike? Drop us the details — we love hearing from you.

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