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Iconic Balboa Park Has A Billion-Dollar Problem

By Greg Moran ● News ● August 19, 2026

How long San Diego’s crown jewel can maintain a unique place in the city’s collective life where countless memories are made is an urgent — and unresolved — question.

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San Diego Sun Internships: Valuing The Human Connection Aspect Of Journalism

By Cameron Dale ● News ● August 18, 2026

Cameron Dale says “it’s a wonderful thing to feel like your work has been seen and valued.”

WALKING IN THE CITY: Name That Palm!

By Deanna Ratnikova ● News ● August 17, 2026

Downtown San Diego is planted with a cornucopia of palms. Make a game out of identifying the different species

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The Plan To Put Pickleball Courts On The SD Convention Center Roof

By Cameron Dale ● News ● August 13, 2026

It’s been 16 years since tennis courts were available for play on this unusual downtown site

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WALKING IN THE CITY: The Science Of “Blue Mind”

By Deanna Ratnikova ● News ● August 11, 2026

A marine biologist says being near the San Diego Bay can be good for you both physically and mentally

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Downtown San Diego: What’s On Your Music Playlist?

By Kaili Yamashiro ● News ● August 10, 2026

From positive beats to poetic lyrics, the sounds of the city are different for everybody

Play “San Diego Sun Spotters” During Bike The Bay & Win Tix To The San Diego Food & Wine Festival

By Ron Donoho ● News ● August 5, 2026

The new, scavenger hunt-style game will take place during the annual Bike The Bay fun ride on August 23

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

By Deanna Ratnikova ● News ● August 4, 2026

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

What Are You Reading In Downtown San Diego?

By Cameron Dale ● News ● August 3, 2026

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

By Ron Donoho ● News ● July 29, 2026

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