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Rendering of Freedom Park with an aerial view that shows green space and the USS Midway Museum

Development

Freedom Park receives approval to start construction

The project will demolish the three-story headhouse on Navy Pier and create a 10-acre park and memorial

February 15, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil

The big, white Barcelona apartment building in Bankers Hill, with palm trees and cars parked out front.

Real Estate

Hot Homes: The history and $2 million renovation of The Barcelona in Bankers Hill

The 100-year-old apartment community at 326 Juniper St. is considered a “hallmark” of its era — and a “real estate jewel” of present-day San Diego.

February 14, 2024

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Monica Garske

People gather around San Diego Humane Society's redesigned Adoptions Center; the entrance is blue with the words "Woof Woof" over the doorway.

City

Now Open: San Diego Humane Society’s redesigned Adoptions Center

The facility’s improved layout includes 58 dog rooms, 55 cat kennels, and 53 spaces for smaller pets.

February 14, 2024

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Monica Garske

Food

So sweet: 11 chocolate shops in San Diego

Take a sweet tour of stores that sell chocolates and other treats.

February 14, 2024

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Monica Garske

District 7 Councilmember Raul Campillo cutting a ribbon to symbolize the opening of the new park.

Parks and Recreation

Allied Gardens Off-Leash Dog Park now open

The space is the first city-owned dog park in District 7 and is larger than 68% of dog parks in San Diego.

February 13, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil

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

Culture

Our readers’ local love stories

Thanks for sharing your sweet stories, SD.

February 12, 2024

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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

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.

Development

It’s showtime: New performing arts center coming to Arts District Liberty Station in 2025

The landmark’s historic Naval Building 178 will become the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center — the future permanent home of Cygnet Theatre.

February 12, 2024

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Monica Garske

All four Padres jerseys with the PS hearts on them

Sports

The San Diego Padres to honor Peter Seidler on their 2024 jerseys

The team will also host a celebration of life ceremony to honor the late chairman and founder before the start of the 2024 season.

February 9, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil

History

5 times presidents visited San Diego

From Harrison to Bush, many US presidents visited America’s Finest City while holding the position.

February 9, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil

A group arranging colorful flowers inside pots and planters at Ana Galena Floral Studio in San Diego.

Entertainment

Try This: Fun, unique Valentine’s Day activities in San Diego

From a dance party to a cider pairing, you’re going to love these ideas.

February 8, 2024

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Monica Garske