It’s Not Easy Seeing Greenery In Downtown San Diego By Deanna Ratnikova ● News ● September 30, 2026 WALKING IN THE CITY: Every little planter, patio tree or strip of succulents makes the city a better place to live and breath
Prepare For The San Diego Food + Wine Festival’s Grand Culinary Weekend By Editor ● News ● September 29, 2026 Keep an eye on The Sun for chances to win tickets to this annual epic event held November 1 to 8
Father Joe’s Villages CEO Wonders If SROs Could Make A Comeback By Ron Donoho ● News ● September 28, 2026 The homeless services provider added 33 affordable, single-room-occupancy living spaces — then announced a $50 million donation from Irwin Jacobs
Downtown Whole Foods Opening “Like An Early Christmas” Says Shopper By Ron Donoho ● News ● September 23, 2026 Customers were swooning on the first day of business for downtown San Diego’s new chain grocery store
In Search Of Vision, Governance & Funding To Preserve Balboa Park By Ron Donoho ● News ● September 22, 2026 Friends of San Diego Architecture hosted a meeting aimed at future master planning of the city’s “crown jewel”
WALIKING IN THE CITY: Mixing Exploration Afoot With Public Transportation By Deanna Ratnikova ● News ● September 21, 2026 A bus ride to University Heights is a trip adjacent to downtown San Diego history
Holocaust Exhibit Moving To Downtown San Diego Central Library By Ron Donoho ● News ● September 18, 2026 This is the fourth stop for the historical collection; supporters hope to find a permanent spot for a San Diego museum
Global Survey Says San Diego’s Urban Core Ranks Low On Safety Issues By Ron Donoho ● News ● September 15, 2026 At DSDP’s “State of Downtown,” San Diego gets a low safety score, alongside claims of progress by Mayor Todd Gloria
Veteran Stakeholders Are Skeptical Of City Efforts To Update Balboa Park Master Plan By Ron Donoho ● News ● September 10, 2026 The City of San Diego is beginning pre-planning work; Friends of San Diego Architecture group will hold its own meeting September 19
WALKING IN THE CITY: Beat The Heat & Still Enjoy Some Nature By Deanna Ratnikova ● News ● September 8, 2026 Be safe, find a cool observation post and watch urban butterflies flitter throughout downtown San Diego