San Diego Downtown News

02/18/2025

https://sdnews.com/presidents-day-holiday-weekend-brings-out-the-crowds-in-balboa-park/

A long holiday weekend and springtime weather brought out the crowds in Balboa Park over the President’s Day holiday weekend.

02/12/2025

https://sdnews.com/jackson-lewis-law-firm-elevates-besser-to-principal/

Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. announced that Lara P. Besser of the San Diego office has been elevated to principal.

02/11/2025

https://sdnews.com/free-forum-teaches-educators-japanese-storytelling-method/

Craning the neck, trying to hold the book so both the audience and reader can see it, passing the book so kids can see small illustrations – these are all logistical problems of reading a picture book to more than two or three kids at a time.

02/07/2025

https://sdnews.com/unsafe-overcrowding-complaints-at-nye-rave-at-petco-park/

Sarah Beaver and her boyfriend joined thousands of people celebrating New Year’s Eve at Petco Park with a two-day electronic music festival. Or they would have, had they ever made it to the stages on the field.

02/06/2025

https://sdnews.com/why-im-still-an-optimist/

You might think, with so much death, doom and disaster in the world, that optimism would be foolish or naïve.

02/04/2025

https://sdnews.com/plenty-of-dining-options-await-you-on-your-next-day-or-night-out/

Out of the blue a walk-up trailer selling Tijuana-style tacos recently appeared on Lincoln Avenue near Park Boulevard on the Hillcrest-North Park border.

02/03/2025

https://sdnews.com/san-diego-symphony-unveils-second-season-at-newly-transformed-jacobs-music-center/

The San Diego Symphony and Music Director Rafael Payare recently announced the detailed programs of the 2025-26 Jacobs Music Center season.

01/30/2025

https://sdnews.com/jlsd-hosted-board-academy-event-for-those-looking-to-serve-on-nonprofit-boards/

The Junior League of San Diego played host last Saturday to the 2025 JLSD Board Academy. JLSD is a local chapter of an international organization of women that promotes volunteerism. The event took place at the Junior League of San Diego House on Maple Street. The all-day certification program is…

01/28/2025

https://sdnews.com/young-man-pleads-guilty-to-voluntary-manslaughter-in-2023-east-village-fatal-shooting/

A young man charged with killing a man in front of the central library in East Village in 2023 has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter as well as assaulting two other men.

01/27/2025

https://sdnews.com/29th-annual-shamrock-st-paddys-day-music-beer-festival-rolls-into-the-gaslamp-quarter-on-march-15/

It’s time to shake your shamrocks and raise a glass – San Diego’s 29th Annual ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival is rolling back into the Gaslamp Quarter on Saturday, March 15.

01/24/2025

https://sdnews.com/two-former-san-diegans-bring-their-tony-winning-production-home-jan-28-feb-2/

The popular musical “Some Like It Hot” from two Tony-winning former San Diegans will be in their hometown for a week-long engagement at Broadway San Diego.

01/24/2025

Review: Roman Wolves a ‘refreshing departure’
https://sdnews.com/mythical-siblings-set-the-stage-for-lovable-roman-food/

01/22/2025

https://sdnews.com/little-italy-association-names-new-chief-executive-administrator-and-executive-advisor-for-2025/

Little Italy Association (LIA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the beautification, promotion, and economic development, all while safeguarding the unique cultural heritage of Little Italy in Downtown San Diego, recently announced leadership updates for the new year.

01/21/2025

The most dogs ever participated in the Gaslamp Pet Parade, which also made it the cutest parade ever!
https://sdnews.com/most-dogs-ever-in-gaslamp-pet-parade/

01/18/2025

East Village has plenty of places where you can keep your New Year’s Resolutions!
https://sdnews.com/kickstart-a-healthy-new-year-in-east-village/

01/17/2025

From “daylighting” to a retail theft crackdown, many new laws came into effect on January 1. Here’s a rundown. https://sdnews.com/new-year-brings-new-laws-now-in-effect-for-california/

01/16/2025

Pride, The Center, TransFamily Support Services and other orgs held a press conference ahead of Trump's inauguration, stating they are ready to meet any challenge.

In front of the County Administration Building at Waterfront Park in Downtown, local LGBTQ+ organizations held a press conference affirming their united vision of protecting human rights days before President-elect Donald Trump re-enters office. In addition to representatives from The San Diego LGBT...

01/16/2025

How to thrive in 2025 in Little Italy! https://sdnews.com/start-your-journey-to-thrive-in-2025-in-little-italy/