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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
Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego in February 2023.
Travel and Outdoors
Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation hosts 2023 photo contest
The deadline to submit your pics of animals, plants, landscapes, and people at Mission Trails is Wednesday, March 15. 📸
March 1, 2023
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Monica Garske
A secluded bike lane along a main road in Bankers Hill San Diego
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in San Diego?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Hillcrest sign in rainbow
Development
Hillcrest welcomes a new, multicolored community sign
The renovation will be used for community celebrations
February 24, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
Bloomin’ Beauties: The Flower Fields reopening for 2023 season
The springtime staple in San Diego’s North County returns Wednesday, March 1 🌸
February 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
A heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in San Diego
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Olive Street Park groundbreaking San Diego
Travel and Outdoors
San Diego breaks ground on Olive Street Park
The space will feature play equipment, a deck, and a memorial to locals who died from AIDS.
February 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Navy Pier in the Embarcadero in San Diego
Development
Freedom Park makes strides toward converting Navy Pier
The 5-acre park will transform the North Embarcadero space
February 10, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD St. Paddys O'Beach Festival Ocean Beach
Culture
Feelin’ Lucky? St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party returning to Ocean Beach
The event is going down near the shoreline on Friday, March 17 + Saturday, March 18.
February 9, 2023
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Monica Garske
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December 8, 2023
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Padres trade Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to the Yankees
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10 local experiences you can give as holiday gifts
If you don’t want to give a thing, share your love of San Diego with fun, educational, and romantic experiences.
December 7, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Waterfront development fore-cast: Topgolf tees up to build driving range facility on San Diego Bay
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December 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Collier Park nears the end of its redevelopment
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December 5, 2023
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Neighborhood electric vehicle expected to serve North Park and City Heights in 2024
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December 5, 2023
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