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A big, pink jellyfish sculpture at the new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport
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All you need to know about the San Diego International Airport
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
August 28, 2025 12:00 PM
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Monica Garske
Seal at La Jolla Children's Pool
City
Pupping season marks closures at La Jolla Children’s Pool
Access will be restricted until May 15, 2024, but nearby locations in La Jolla are subject to year-round closures.
December 11, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Collier Park in La Mesa's redesign
Parks and Recreation
Collier Park nears the end of its redevelopment
The La Mesa park is preparing for a grand opening ceremony in early 2024.
December 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Free Rides Around National City
Airports and Transportation
Neighborhood electric vehicle expected to serve North Park and City Heights in 2024
This will make the area the seventh neighborhood in San Diego County to adopt a zero-emission shuttle service.
December 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
2023 OB Tree SDtoday
Culture
The 2023 OB Christmas Tree arrives at the beach
You can see the seasonal display on shoreline, where Newport Avenue meets the sand.
November 29, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Smart streetlight SDtoday
Government
City of San Diego approves the installation of 500 Smart Streetlights
The project received $4 million in the 2024 fiscal year budget and will include automated license plate recognition technology.
November 29, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Zoo 2024 Rose Parade Float Rendering
Nonprofits
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance preps for 2024 Rose Parade
The organization will tell its story on a float with an ‘It Began With a Roar’ theme.
November 28, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Getting to Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
San Diego International Airport expecting a busy Thanksgiving
For the first time, air travel is likely to to exceed pre-pandemic numbers.
November 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Lobby at LaFayette Hotel & Club
Tourism and Hospitality
The most unique places to stay in San Diego
From historic hideaways to beachfront gems, San Diego is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
November 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Mayor Todd Gloria leads a reopening ceremony of The Children's Park, with "Petrichor" and a play structure in the background.
Parks and Recreation
The Children’s Park reopens in downtown San Diego
The park in the Marina District has new spaces for children, adults, and dogs, plus it features a public art installation.
November 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Karl Strauss Food Truck with nachos plate in front of it
Food
Karl Strauss Outpost opens in San Marcos
The 85,000-sqft beer garden will also be home to the first-ever Karl Strauss Food Truck.
November 7, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Link up for tee time: 18 golf courses in San Diego
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 18 golf courses in San Diego are sure to make for a good round.
October 8, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Pack up: People are moving to San Diego from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
October 7, 2024
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Monica Garske
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25 murals around San Diego
Explore San Diego’s murals — from images of postcards and celebrities to unforgettable splashes of color.
October 4, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A view of the stage and one of the reconfigured seating areas at the renovated Jacobs Music Center in San Diego.
Development
San Diego Symphony reopens Jacobs Music Center in downtown SD
The 95-year-old venue on downtown San Diego’s B Street has been fully renovated and its 2024-2025 season is packed with live performances.
September 26, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Fall 2024 weather trends in San Diego
Prepare for fall weather in America’s Finest City with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 16, 2024
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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.
Parks and Recreation
New ‘Living Seas’ exhibition will replace ‘Hall of Fishes’ at Birch Aquarium
The overhaul is the largest capital improvement to the aquarium since it was built in 1992; it will be closed from Monday, Sept. 30 to Thursday, Oct. 3 so crews can begin renovations.
September 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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.
Airports and Transportation
Now open: New Terminal 1 Parking Plaza at San Diego International Airport
This first phase of the New T1 Parking Plaza has opened 2,834 parking spaces directly across from Terminal 1.
September 6, 2024
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Monica Garske
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.
Food
Gotta go fast: Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe returns to downtown San Diego
The cute pop-up eatery inspired by SEGA’s beloved video game character will stick around through Sunday, Nov. 3 — so get your Tails there, fans.
August 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
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.
Bars
Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to San Diego
The spine-tingling pop-up will take over Seven Grand in North Park from Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 3.
August 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
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.
Travel and Outdoors
Where the wildflowers are: The annual Desert Bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
After a rainy winter, the Borrego Springs desert region east of San Diego is expected to bloom quite nicely with vibrant desert wildflowers in spring 2024.
February 29, 2024
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Monica Garske