WALKING IN THE CITY: That Bird Eating Your Hot Dog Is Not Called A “Seagull”

Gulls are common in San Diego, but there’s no bird species named after the sea

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What Are You Reading In Downtown San Diego?

The author braved imperfect weather conditions to find out what books downtowners are reading during a relative heatwave

Bike The Bay: Your Annual Chance To Pedal Over The Coronado Bridge

The San Diego County Bike Coalition’s 19th annual event takes place the morning of August 23

WALKING IN THE CITY: Jacaranda’s Purple Season

Those blueish lavender tree blossoms make downtown city streets all the more walkable

Church & State Street: Little Italy And City Of San Diego At “Stalemate” Over Bike Lane

Our Lady of the Rosary Church will lose curbside access for weddings and funerals, and says lane poses injury risk to parishioners and bicyclists

COMIC-CON 2026: Day 3 Cosplayers Beat The Heat

The San Diego Sun has marveled and wildly enjoyed all the costumed characters who’ve enlivened downtown San Diego

Comic-Con 2026: Friday & Cosplaying For The Weekend

PHOTO ESSAY: On Day 2 of Comic-Con International the costumes get a little more intricate. Check out the show

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