FACES & PLACES: San Diego Hot Chocolate Run By Ron Donoho ● Photo Essays ● March 19, 2023 March 19, 2023 The race series begins and ends at Petco Park and features 5K, 10K and 15K races for both casual and serious runners
My Decades-Long Obsession With March Madness By Ron Donoho ● News ● March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023 Getting maximum enjoyment from the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament–in San Diego bars or in the wilds of Las Vegas casino-resorts
Year We Go! The Best Pre-Spring Events Coming to Downtown San Diego By Ron Donoho ● Events ● February 7, 2023 February 8, 2023 Valentine’s Day. Mardi Gras. St. Patrick’s Day. Restaurant Week. Padres Opening Day. And other notable urban happenings
Drone Malfunction Caused KGB SkyShow Snafu at Petco Park By Ron Donoho ● News ● December 29, 2022 December 29, 2022 Legendary fireworks show scheduled after the Holiday Bowl football game left some fans confused and disappointed
Holiday Bowl Events To Take Over Downtown San Diego on Dec. 28 By Ron Donoho ● News ● December 26, 2022 December 26, 2022 The festivities are back, along with a new parade route and two college teams poised to play the first football game in Petco Park
Deja Vu: The Holiday Bowl Promises to be a Premier Experience By Ron Donoho ● News ● December 4, 2022 December 4, 2022 In its second attempt, Petco Park is gearing up to host the first college football game in downtown San Diego.
The Days of Wine…and World Cup Soccer By Ron Donoho ● News ● November 29, 2022 December 1, 2022 In search of grape-ness? Vino Carta offers advice on pairings between participating World Cup countries and international wines
World Cup Soccer Viewing Party Draws Big Crowd at Rady Shell By Ron Donoho ● News ● November 25, 2022 December 2, 2022 Thousands ventured to downtown San Diego's premiere bayside venue to watch Team USA vs. England
FACES & PLACES: Postseason Vibes at Petco Park By Ron Donoho ● Photo Essays ● October 15, 2022 December 2, 2022 In a downtown filled with psyched-up fans, the San Diego Padres won their first live-attendance home playoff games since 2006
Forget Hospitality: Let's Go, Padres! Beat L.A.! By Ron Donoho ● News ● October 13, 2022 December 2, 2022 MLB's National League Division Series shifts to Petco Park; San Diego's new tourism head reps top cheerleader role