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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
Travel and Outdoors
Birch Aquarium brings back ‘Sunset Pier Walks’ for fall
The special strolls give attendees access to Scripps Pier, which is otherwise only open to researchers.
September 16, 2022
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Monica Garske
Parks and Recreation
Neighborhood Guide for Pacific Beach, San Diego
A perfect blend of laid-back beach living and San Diego’s nightlife.
September 13, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Travel and Outdoors
13 Questions with John Ploetz, President of The Canyoneers of The San Diego Natural History Museum
The group of volunteer “citizen naturalists” from The San Diego Natural History Museum has been leading free, guided hikes locally since 1973.
September 12, 2022
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Monica Garske
Travel and Outdoors
Beat the heat during San Diego’s heat wave
Hot tips to survive the hot temps.
September 12, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
City
Heavy rain, flash flooding expected this weekend in San Diego, CA
The extreme weather is a result of Hurricane Kay off the coast of Mexico.
September 8, 2022
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Monica Garske
City
Beat the heat during San Diego’s heatwave
September 1, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Travel and Outdoors
The history of the Spreckels Organ Pavilion at Balboa Park
August 9, 2022
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Monica Garske
City
City of San Diego plans to replace the Ocean Beach Municipal Pier
August 2, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Travel and Outdoors
New mini parks added in San Diego
June 29, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Travel and Outdoors
3 outdoor summer activities in San Diego
June 20, 2022
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Ashlea Hearn
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September 17, 2025
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September 17, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
What is bioluminescence and how can you see it?
February 27, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
City
What is the ‘Coastal Resilience Master Plan?’
February 27, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Food
6 cool retro diners in San Diego
February 26, 2024
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Monica Garske
Food
Vote in SDtoday’s pizza shop bracket
February 23, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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History
Fast facts about USS Theodore Roosevelt, homeported in San Diego
The aircraft carrier — yes, the one seen in “Top Gun: Maverick” — shifted its homeport back to America’s Finest City in March 2023.
November 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
Government
San Diego County introduces draft of its Climate Action Plan
The plan has a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
November 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Events
Veterans Day events and deals in San Diego
Honor local veterans at community ceremonies and parades, and find local businesses that are showing thanks with specials and freebies.
November 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Festivals
What to expect at the 2023 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
Oh, the 19th annual celebration — Monday, Nov. 6-Sunday, Nov. 12 — is going to be grand, alright.
November 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
Restaurants
Where to feast for Thanksgiving in San Diego — dine-in and takeout
Whether you’re treating yourself to an outing or picking up your feast, these local restaurants have your Thanksgiving spread covered.
November 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Fitness
Turkey trots and Thanksgiving runs in San Diego
Prepare for a feast by participating in a Thanksgiving run in San Diego County.
November 1, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
City
Proposed amendments to the Uptown Community Plan could transform Hillcrest
The changes include proposals to add more housing, public transit, and high-rise buildings that could more-than-double the population.
November 1, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 1, 2023
Events
San Diego Beer Week 2023: No big events, more focus on craft breweries
Beer Week is taking it back to the heart of the local brewing scene — with more robust plans in 2024.
October 31, 2023
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Monica Garske