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Two kids running on the flight deck of the USS Midway with their arms stretched out like they're flying; aircraft are parked in the background.
Tourism and Hospitality
20 Ways to Enjoy Kids Free San Diego in October 2025
More than 60 local museums + attractions will offer free admission for kids age 12 and under from Wednesday, Oct. 1 to Friday, Oct. 31.
September 24, 2025 02:28 PM
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego FC Chrome Ball
Sports
San Diego FC kicks off countywide ‘Chrome Ball Tour’
A chrome art installation of a giant soccer ball emblazoned with the names of the 18 cities that make up San Diego County will be traveling all over SD in 2024 — pass it on.
January 11, 2024
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Monica Garske
A sign for the Balboa Park Cultural District with archways behind it.
City
Balboa Park begins creating its Projects Prioritization Framework
The effort aims to find an unbiased way to allocate funding so it makes the greatest impact on the park.
January 10, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
SD High Surf San Diego King Tides
Weather
First King Tides of 2024 will hit San Diego’s coastline this week
High Surf and Coastal Flood advisories are in effect for local beaches where waves could reach up to 11 ft on Thursday, Jan. 11-Friday, Jan. 12.
January 9, 2024
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Monica Garske
A woman hitting a pickleball on the court at The Hub San Diego
Sports
Where to play pickleball in San Diego
The sport has become especially popular in San Diego, and there are spots to learn and play across the county.
January 8, 2024
Crews preparing to install a pipeline at Miramar Reservoir
Development
City crews prepare to install underwater pipeline at Lake Miramar
This one-mile segment is part of the Pure Water Program that aims to turn recycled water into clean drinking water.
January 4, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance capybara pups 2023
Culture
SDtoday’s most-clicked stories and Instagram posts of 2023
Fireworks. Hiking. Kid-friendly activities. Capybaras. Festive events. Dang, you’re dynamic, SD.
December 20, 2023
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Monica Garske
A girl trots on a horse at Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park.
Parks and Recreation
Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park opens in Lakeside
The park offers areas for horses and livestock, but will also be used as a daily outdoor space and for community gatherings.
December 13, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Topgolf East Harbor Island driving range rendering Port of San Diego
Development
Waterfront development fore-cast: Topgolf tees up to build driving range facility on San Diego Bay
Topgolf’s vision includes a three-story venue that would house 102 hitting bays — and the Port of San Diego wants to build an entertainment district around it.
December 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
Collier Park in La Mesa's redesign
Parks and Recreation
Collier Park nears the end of its redevelopment
The La Mesa park is preparing for a grand opening ceremony in early 2024.
December 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD December Nights San Diego Balboa Park
Festivals
Your guide to December Nights 2023 at Balboa Park
Balboa Park’s biggest event of the year returns Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, with merrymaking opportunities aplenty.
November 20, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Tourism and Hospitality
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center opens in Chula Vista
Here’s what you need to know about the new 1,600-room resort spanning 36 acres along the Chula Vista waterfront debuting on May 15, 2025.
May 15, 2025
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Monica Garske
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History
Now, that’s a good boy: Visiting San Diego’s Bum the Dog statue in Edinburgh, Scotland
In the cutest sister cities connection, a little piece of San Diego sits (like a good boy) at The Parish Church of St. Cuthbert churchyard in Edinburgh, Scotland — sweet smile and all.
May 12, 2025
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Monica Garske
SD sister cities sign
City
San Diego’s Sister Cities, one by one
From cities in Mexico, to Japan, Taiwan, and Australia, America’s Finest City has a big extended family.
May 8, 2025
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Monica Garske
Kansas City Barbeque
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‘Top Gun’ 101: San Diego locations where the movie was filmed
The 1986 Tom Cruise classic has deep roots in America’s Finest City — “show me the way home, honey.”
May 8, 2025
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Monica Garske
A wooden display rack at a small retailer in San Diego is holding three West Coast-themed candles and a wooden sculpture.
Small Business
Small Business Week in SD: Spotlight on La Galleria San Diego
Small businesses are the heart of our community — let’s take a closer look at La Galleria San Diego, a shop at Liberty Station that sells unique gifts made by artists around the world.
May 5, 2025
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Monica Garske
Gray skies pacific beach
Live
What’s May Gray and June Gloom in San Diego?
Locals know it’s not always sunny in San Diego — especially in May and June.
April 24, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
The grandstand stage at the San Diego County Fair with the ferris wheel and other rides in the background.
Music
This tracks: Big concerts coming to 2025 San Diego County Fair
From Maxwell and Zedd to 2 Chainz + Lil’ Jon, the Toyota Summer Concert Series is going to rock the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
April 22, 2025
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Monica Garske
A few gifts overlaid on a patchwork background, including a Carharrt lunch box and a jewelry dish.
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What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
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15 interesting facts about San Diego
Test your knowledge of America’s Finest City
April 11, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Guy Fieri tray at Nola on Fifth
Play
San Diego restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
The Mayor of Flavortown has gotten a taste of San Diego on many occasions.
April 10, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil