It Takes An East Village Doer: New Grassroots Group Is An Unabashed Neighborhood Advocate By Ron Donoho ● News ● September 11, 2023 This all-volunteer organization picks up poop, “love bombs” businesses and fundraises for free burritos for cops
The Padres’ Gallagher Square Park Renovation Is Up For An “Onion” By Ron Donoho ● News ● September 2, 2023 The nomination in the San Diego Architectural Foundation’s “Orchids & Onions” program is directed at the city’s review process
LIVING IN THE CITY: It’s A Job For The Mob Squad By Ron Donoho ● Profiles ● August 28, 2023 East Village-based events services company owner Robyn Spencer is busy booking business for her downtown San Diego clients
Taste of East Village: Two Days of Foodie Focus in Downtown San Diego By Ron Donoho ● News ● August 24, 2023 Here’s a perfect chance for you to field test best-restaurant candidates in The Sun’s Downtown Dining Readers Poll
LIVING IN THE CITY: The Hypnotic Life In East Village By Ron Donoho ● Profiles ● August 21, 2023 Stephen and Angela Dela Cruz (aka Christy Love) are mesmerized by downtown San Diego as a live/work/play home base
LIVING IN THE CITY: Cindy Cook Is An East Village Doer By Ron Donoho ● Profiles ● August 1, 2023 This community minded activist loves her neighborhood and is on the front lines of clean-up, policing, and, well, everything
92101 News & Notes: July 22, 2023 By Ron Donoho ● News ● July 22, 2023 Column Premiere! Deep cuts at the U-T. Whither the Wonderfront Festival? And, going for The Bachelorette’s rose at Petco Park
East Village Residents Sound Off On Hot-Button Issues By Ron Donoho ● News ● July 15, 2023 Mayor Gloria & Councilmember Whitburn get an earful on homelessness, excessive noise at Gallagher Square concerts, and more
LIVING IN THE CITY: If She Builds It, You’ll Come By Ron Donoho ● Profiles ● July 13, 2023 Claudia Escala is president of architectural firm Carrier Johnson + CULTURE; the company’s innovative work is ubiquitous in downtown San Diego
Artificial Turf At Gallagher Square: A Reason To Do A CEQA Study? By Ron Donoho ● News ● June 10, 2023 Noise mitigation and new turf are two reasons downtown San Diego residents say the Padres renovation plan needs to slow down