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Ron Donoho

Ron Donoho lives and breathes the content on the San Diego Sun. He has more than two decades of local, regional and national media experience, built on a foundation of strong research, writing and editing, and crafting reported features. His broad background is hyper-locally channeled into the reporting done here on his own downtown San Diego neighborhood.

Ron's Latest Articles

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“Operation Street Sweeper” Targets Open-Air Drug Deals In East Village

By Ron Donoho ● News ● February 10, 2026

One activist applauds law enforcement but says more vigilance is needed to restore law and order to downtown San Diego

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Wave To The Camera High Above The Gaslamp Quarter

By Ron Donoho ● News ● February 4, 2026

A marketing company has a webcam with a live shot of lower Fifth Avenue running on its website

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San Diego Media Guru Dean Nelson On The Journalistic “State Of The City”

By Ron Donoho ● News ● February 3, 2026

PLNU’s journalism director weighs in on press freedoms, editing quotes and fact-vs-opinion reporting

A Decision On Paid Parking At Balboa Park Is Still Looming

By Ron Donoho ● News ● January 29, 2026

Political maneuvering on the unpopular new fees continues as tension mounts pending a February 9 San Diego City Council meeting

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Outdoor Movie Theater Moves From One Downtown SD Hotel Rooftop to Another

By Ron Donoho ● News ● January 27, 2026

The Porto Vista Hotel in Little Italy is the new home to San Diego’s Rooftop Cinema Club

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Frustration Grows Over Mayor’s New Parking Fees At Balboa Park

By Ron Donoho ● News ● January 22, 2026

Some city council members are calling for change as the list of unhappy stakeholders gets longer

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San Diego State Of The City 2026: Mayor Gloria Failed To Mention His Parking Fees Debacle

By Ron Donoho ● News ● January 16, 2026

OPINION: During a lackluster speech tepidly received by a small audience, the mayor attempted to talk about a city in transformation. It was a tough sell