February 13, 2024

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📍 Charting local love

San Diego's skyline with map points coming from different locations.

We’re really feeling the love with your sweet stories, SD. | Photo via 6AM City

For Valentine’s Day 2024, we made a map of local places where our readers have made memories. We asked for your help compiling everything from proposals to making friends. You did not disappoint.

Explore these local love stories by clicking on the hearts, here are a few we just had to share:

Point Loma Nazarene University | One reader shared a lovely story about two PLNU students who fell in love at the seaside campus in 2013. The couple “continues to live in the best city in the world and love each other.” - Anonymous reader
Petco Park | Let’s go, San Diego. One reader holds a special place in their heart for the ballpark. We can imagine a winning friendship or love story starting with a sunny San Diego day, delicious stadium snacks, and rooting for the Padres. - Anonymous reader
Pacific Beach | This neighborhood brought together two singles at a birthday party, followed by a Valentine’s Day date. “They loved hard for 22 years before cancer separated them.” - Anonymous reader
The Guild Hotel | The downtown hotel holds lasting significance for one local couple whose wedding was canceled at another venue during the pandemic. “We could’ve panicked but instead, we rallied. Or, I should say, my wife rallied and I stood by in awe and support as she found a gorgeous new venue, staffing, catering, decor, you name it.” - Anonymous reader

SD Proxi Love Stories Map Valentines Day 2024 San Diego — Thanks for sharing the love, San Diego.
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Map via Proxi

Now we’re really feeling the love, so we’ll add our stories:

Sunset Cliffs | A trip to Sunset Cliffs in February 2021 helped City Editor Mike see his partner in a different light — as relationship material. It also further ignited his love for San Diego and its stunning coastline.
Quivira Basin | This part of Mission Bay is home to the view where City Editor Monica said “I Do” in April 2009 — and she still loves walking with her husband and kids on this path.

Events

Tuesday, Feb. 13

San Diego Museum Month | Through Thursday, Feb. 29 | Times vary | Locations vary | Cost varies | ‘Tis the month to check out a local museum — 70+ local museums and attractions are offering 50% off admission.
Black Excellence Art Expo II | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 12-4 p.m. | California State University San Marcos, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. | Discover the artworks of CSUSM students — from music and poetry to visual arts.
Workshop: PAL-entine’s Day Floral Arrangement | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 4-5 p.m. | Chick-fil-A, 9418 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee | $15 | Learn to craft a cute floral arrangement fit for a friend or loved one.
Mardi Gras | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 4-10 p.m. | Louisiana Purchase, 2305 University Ave., San Diego | $20+ | The New Orleans-inspired restaurant in North Park hosts a Fat Tuesday shindig featuring music and a feast of flavors, Big Easy style.
Reclaim Your Inner Goddess: A Self-Love Women’s Empowerment Workshop | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Cafeina Cafe, 4011 46th St., San Diego | $37 | Reconnect with your inner power, embrace self-love, and create connections at this event featuring guided activities, snacks, and prizes.
“Chicago” | Through Sunday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $49+ | This jazzy musical set in the 1920s is so good it’s almost criminal.
Valentine’s Dumpling Workshop | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106, Liberty Station | $65 | Learn to craft delicious dumplings — steaming, frying, and boiling — with both savory and sweet fillings.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

Valentine’s Paint and Sip | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Hidden Craft SD, 600 W. Broadway, Ste. #130, San Diego | $41 | The Lovebird’s Paint & Sip night includes a guided, step-by-step painting as you sip on a selection of craft beers.
Amor Prohibido: A Tribute to Selena | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 8:30 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | $20 | Let your heart go “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” with this tribute to the Queen of Tejano Music.

Thursday, Feb. 15

The Bart Hall Show | Thursday, Feb. 15-Sunday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. | Free | Love the outdoors? Explore all forms of outdoor recreation at this expo — including boats and marine accessories; parking starts at $15.

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News Notes

Weather

Enjoying this cool but sunny SD weather? Us too, but we hear it won’t last long. Another storm (and maybe another atmospheric river) is in the forecast beginning this weekend, likely Sunday, Feb. 18, and lingering into next week. (National Weather Service + CBS 8)

Civic

Locals displaced by the devastating Jan. 22 storm and flooding are being placed in temporary, 30-day lodging provided by San Diego County. New applications for those still in need of emergency lodging are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 23, by calling 2-1-1.

Community

The city has transitioned its Mountain View Local Assistance Center for San Diegans impacted by the Jan. 22 storm to an online hub. The virtual resource offers services including basic needs like food and clothing, rebuilding permits, document replacement, trash collection and bin replacement, and legal guidance.

Open

Lala — the newest hotspot from family-run Busalacchi Restaurants — has debuted at 1919 India St. in Little Italy, near sister restaurant Barbusa. The eatery features an Italian and Mediterranean-influenced menu, plus a bar program centered on nine modern classic cocktails. Lala is open daily, 5-11 p.m.

Trending

Did you feel those quakes? The US Geological Survey reported a series of at least 16 earthquakes near El Centro — ~113 miles east of downtown San Diego — just after midnight yesterday, including a 4.8 magnitude quake and a 4.5 magnitude aftershock. There were no reports of damages or injuries. (CBS 8)

Ranked

According to WalletHub, San Diego is No. 3 among the Best Places for Valentine’s Day in the US. The rankings compared 100 major cities across 25 metrics including weather forecast, activities, budget, and florists per capita. Here are some unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in SD. (WalletHub)

Award

The ballot for the 2024 San Diego Beer News Awards is now open, accepting votes through Friday, Feb. 23. More than 90 breweries and their beers are nominated; the winners will be announced at a free, public ceremony Tuesday, March 26, at Stone Brewing at Liberty Station. (SanDiegoBeer.News)

Sports

After three years with San Diego Wave FC, General Manager Molly Downtain has resigned to pursue “new challenges.” Downtain was the first GM in club history, signing stars like Alex Morgan under her leadership. Her successor has not been announced; the team kicks off its 2024 season next month.

Traffic

Do you ride an e-bike or are you thinking about it? SANDAG will host a free virtual workshop today at 12 p.m. to discuss e-bike riding tips, the latest traffic laws for 2024, and different types of e-bike options. Register and join the discussion via Zoom.

Holiday

A reminder that tomorrow, Feb. 14, is Valentine’s Day. Sending flowers? Shop bouquets at Native Poppy, or get one of 1-800-Flowers’ Valentine’s Day bouquets delivered to that special someone.*

Development

🏗️ Building up the SD arts scene

Drapes and construction signs cover the new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station; signs wrapped around the site show renderings of the vision for the venue.

The new performing arts venue is set to open in 2025, with a goal of attracting 50,000 patrons each year. | Photo via Karli Cadel Photography

A new performing arts venue is coming to Arts District Liberty Station in spring 2025: “The Joan,” whose namesake is local philanthropist Joan Jacobs.

The $43.5 million, 32,000-sqft Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center recently broke ground at the landmark’s Naval Building 178 at Truxtun and Roosevelt roads.

It’s a collaboration between the NTC Foundation and Cygnet Theatre — set to become the Cygnet’s permanent home.

It’ll feature this razzle dazzle:

Two theater spaces — the 289-seat, basement-level Proscenium Theatre and the 150-seat Flexible Studio, plus rehearsal and orchestra spaces.
An open-air lobby, two bars, three patios, parking, and an art gallery showcasing local artists.

The organizations said The Joan will be designed to “foster live performance and elevate the arts in San Diego” with a goal to attract 50,000 theater-goers annually.

Project funding has reached 73% — or $31.6 million — and a community fundraising campaign aims to collect donations for the final stretch.

The Buy

This margarita mixers bundle, since National Margarita Day is coming up on Thursday, February 22 and we’re trying to be as prepared as possible, thank you very much. Get four margarita flavors to play with including “Simple Margarita” and “Blood Orange Margarita.”

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Monica

From the editor

When we talked about Arely’s in Clairemont last week, longtime reader Karin sent us a recommendation for another Clairemont hotspot — Vinya, a space dedicated to yoga and wine (thanks, Karin — we loved your note).

It’s part restaurant and wine bar and part yoga studio, offering several classes daily for yogis of all levels. We hear there’s a new student special, too — $45 for two weeks of unlimited classes.

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