At 48 square blocks and 70 acres, San Diego’s Little Italy is among the largest of its kind and the only one with six public piazzas. It is also among the most exciting places to visit in San Diego with a vibrant…
At 48 square blocks and 70 acres, San Diego’s Little Italy is among the largest of its kind and the only one with six public piazzas. It is also among the most exciting places to visit in San Diego with a vibrant…
William B. Gross wasn’t looking to build a community when he arrived in San Diego. The Pennsylvania-born theatrical agent and sometime actor wanted a peaceful place to retire — and an investment that might pay off. A chance meeting with Ed Fletcher…
Part one of a series on the canneries of San Diego. San Diego’s waterfront once revolved around a very different kind of visitor. Fishing boats arrived carrying tons of fish. Workers rushed the catch into nearby plants, where it was…
Julian is usually introduced through its gold-rush past. But the San Diego County mountain town has a much bigger story. Its history includes orchards, newspapers, schools, churches, hotels, Black pioneers, town halls, and even an attempt to become the county…
The last time the city updated the Balboa Park Master Plan, President Bush was in charge — the first one — Apple still called its computers Macintoshes and Janet Jackson and Paula Abdul ruled the pop charts. It was 1989 when the city…
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Wednesday began the first comprehensive update to the Balboa Park Master Plan since 1989, intended to set priorities, explore funding options and preserve historic structures in the 1,200-acre park. The public is invited to take a survey…
Enjoy an Evening of San Diego History & Storytelling, presented in partnership with the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation.Join historian Sandee Wilhoit for an engaging evening of stories about the people, places, and moments that shaped downtown San Diego. The evening…
Join award-winning historian and storyteller Dr. Sandra E. Bonura for a fully illustrated presentation featuring rare vintage zoo photographs, archival movie clips, and historic radio broadcasts. Together, we’ll celebrate her new 2026 book, The Zoo Lady: How Belle Benchley Built the San…
(NEXSTAR) – Fall is officially here, with winter just on the horizon. Regardless of the weather near you, you may have already noticed one of the trademarks of fall: the days are getting shorter. It’s a trend that has been ongoing…
The town's story and the places that keep it.