Travel and Outdoors

A big, pink jellyfish sculpture at the new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport
Work
All you need to know about the San Diego International Airport
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
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Monica Garske
The sunset aligning with the end of Scripps Pier to make a Scrippshenge.
Travel and Outdoors
Scrippshenge 2023 seen in La Jolla, San Diego
The phenomenon occurs when a sunset perfectly aligns with the end of Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier.
May 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new South Lake Park
Travel and Outdoors
San Marcos celebrates the opening of the new South Lake Park
The new park is perfect for fishing and had a 1-mile hiking trail
April 21, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Nine local clubs San Diegans can join as adults
Expand your knowledge while making new friends
April 11, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Pothole van
Travel and Outdoors
San Diegans are spotting its road assessment van in action
The city is using lasers and cameras to determine which roads need maintenance.
April 10, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A new playground structure at Dennis V. Allen Park in Mount Hope with slides.
City
New playground structure installed at Dennis V. Allen Park
The Mount Hope park was damaged in a fire in 2021
April 7, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Brown entrance sign surrounded by trees reading "Mammoth Cave National Park" in white letters.
Travel and Outdoors
How to plan an event in a national park
From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.
March 31, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Two small beer sample mugs with the Taste of Hillcrest logo
Food
Taste of Hillcrest Returns
The self-guided tour returns April 8, 2023
March 24, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The Easter bunny greets two children at the Lakehouse Resort brunch
Events
Egg hunts and 2023 Easter events in San Diego, CA
Meet the bunny, find eggs, and dig into brunch around San Diego.
March 24, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Utilities working filling a pothole on a San Diego street
Travel and Outdoors
Identifying potholes and sinkholes in San Diego
If you see a hole in the road, what are you looking at?
March 22, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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