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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.
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Monica Garske
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From brands to bands, San Diego’s business scene is truly inspired.
March 23, 2023
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Food for thought: San Diego Restaurant Week 2023
The spring edition of the popular dining event is Sunday, March 26-Sunday, April 2.
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SDtoday Best Burger Bracket round 2
Food
Best burger in San Diego semifinals
Help us turn the top four into our final two
March 20, 2023
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10 mid-sized music venues in San Diego
Rock out with crowds of 1,250-7,500 people
March 14, 2023
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SDtoday Best Burger March Madness bracket
Food
SDtoday’s best burger bracket
We want to know: where can you find the best burger in San Diego? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion. 🍔
March 13, 2023
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Five great places for on-the-go breakfast in San Diego
These local places offer great meals, even when you’re short on time.
March 10, 2023
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Events
2023 St. Patrick’s Day events in San Diego
A sample of the green-themed fun you can expected in San Diego.
March 10, 2023
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Development
Gaslamp Promenade poised to transform downtown San Diego
The resdesign will restrict vehicular access from 11-3 a.m.
March 6, 2023
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The Collective
Food
The Collective open in Pacific Beach
The tasting room offers craft beers made by the brewers at Taproom Beer Co. in North Park.
March 2, 2023
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March is San Diego Theatre Month
The observance brings special events and tickets priced $15, $30, or $45
February 28, 2023
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A rendering of kids sitting in front of a giant tank at Birch Aquarium; the tank is filled with fish and a giant turtle. The kids are listening to an aquarium expert.
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New ‘Living Seas’ exhibition will replace ‘Hall of Fishes’ at Birch Aquarium
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The gray, square, multi-level New Terminal 1 Parking Plaza at the San Diego International Airport; construction is still visible around the plaza as the airport's New T1 project continues.
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The interior of a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed pop-up cafe in San Diego; the walls are painted bright blue and feature characters from the Sonic video games. There's a fake palm tree in the middle of the room and gold rings hanging from the ceiling. A line of customers are waiting to order food.
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A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
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Scattered Purple Sand Verbena flowers bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park agains the brown, earthy backdrop of the desert in east San Diego County. The mountains are in the background, against the blue sky sprinkled with clouds. There are a few yellow flowers peeking out of the purple patches, too.
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Where the wildflowers are: The annual Desert Bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
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