It’s No Queen’s Gambit, But Midnight Gaslamp Chess Club Is A Winner By Arya KArthik ● News ● June 26, 2026 Founder Quincy Brown says the downtown San Diego club is a great equalizer and a way for diverse individuals to meet, grow and expand personal limits
East Village Association To Make Internal Cuts After Loss Of Parking Funds By Brisa Karow ● News ● June 25, 2026 Without parking meter revenue, the EVA neighborhood group is proposing cuts to its administrative and public relations contracts
The Agony & Ecstasy Of Having Petco Park As A Neighbor By Cameron Dale ● News ● June 22, 2026 Energy. Excitement. Traffic. In downtown San Diego’s East Village, Padres game days keep local residents on their toes
Lucky Duck Foundation Remains A Powerful Advocate For Homeless Shelter Beds By Ron Donoho ● News ● June 19, 2026 CEO Drew Moser has stepped up the foundation’s call for building — not reducing — the regional capacity
Weeklong Ways To Celebrate Juneteenth In Downtown San Diego By Arya KArthik ● News ● June 17, 2026 Emancipation Day is being celebrated locally with concerts, workshops, dinners and all kinds of events that honor the end of slavery
Not A Father’s Day Gift Guide: We Asked Men The Best Thing About Being A Dad By Kaili Yamashiro ● News ● June 16, 2026 Forget ties, socks or a round of golf. These guys shared stories about their best present ever: their kids.
The Little Italy Neighborhood Sign Will Be Coming Down For Repairs By Ron Donoho ● News ● June 11, 2026 The timeline is up in the air, but a truck hit the sign and damaged it earlier this year. Future renovations are also planned
Gaslamp Quarter Boutique Will Hold A Big-Deal Nike “Shoe Drop” By Ron Donoho ● News ● June 10, 2026 Native Star will be the only U.S. brick-and-mortar store selling Nike’s new Native American-inspired shoes and apparel on June 19
Use The Green Line Trolley To Explore Downtown San Diego By Cameron Dale ● News ● June 9, 2026 MTS has four trolley lines covering the county; the Green Line takes you to Little Italy, the convention center, Petco Park and more
The Neil Good Day Center Is Definitely Closing By Ron Donoho ● News ● June 5, 2026 At issue in San Diego city budget discussions is how much funding will go to transitioning the homeless services facility