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The San Diego Union Tribune

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of Canadian acrobatic troupe Flip Fabrique perform during La Jolla Playhouse’s 2025 Without Walls Festival at UC San Diego. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

La Jolla arts groups among many that lose NEA funds

May 17, 2025 at 11:06 p.m.

La Jolla Playhouse lost a $20,000 grant for its recently completed Without Walls Festival, and Bodhi Tree Concerts lost a $15,000 grant to fund outreach for its 'Pancho Rabbit and...

Aphids usually feed in dense groups on the leaves or stems of plants. (Susan Pransky)

Garden Mastery: Look for natural antidotes to aphids in your plantings

May 10, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

Grow species that attract the beneficial insects that will help control them

La Jolla High School’s Max Wendoll and twin brother Zack play during the CIF San Diego Section Division I team tennis finals May 3. (Xavier Hernandez)

La Jolla High captures CIF San Diego Division I boys tennis title for second straight year

May 4, 2025 at 10:36 a.m.

Victory over Patrick Henry secures the Vikings' 41st section championship overall

Encinitas author Paula Silverfarb's new book offers practical advice for women traveling alone. (Paula Silverfarb)

Encinitas author’s new book on solo travel based on empowering women

April 14, 2025 at 10:17 p.m.

'The Smart Woman's Guide to Successful Solo Travel' provides step-by-step advice on ensuring a safe yet fulfilling trip

Many varieties of aloes thrive in San Diego’s Mediterranean climate. In ancient times, they were an important part of cultural practices. (Francie Murphy)

Garden Mastery: Create a modern-day garden with a hallowed past

April 12, 2025 at 5:33 a.m.

Scores of plants mentioned in ancient religious texts also thrive in San Diego's climate, with its Mediterranean-like weather

Green Papaya Kootu (Lentil Stew), from South Indian cuisine, blends the sweet papaya with lentils, spices and some heat from chiles. (Rajshree Mudaliar)

Add this savory stew to green papaya’s repertoire

April 2, 2025 at 5:59 a.m.

Unripe fruit’s versatility featured in dishes across multiple countries and cuisines

San Diego Wave FC’s Hanna Lundkvist (6), Gia Corley (11), and Savannah McCaskill (21) celebrate after a goal against the Utah Royals during their match at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Gia Corley shines as Wave beat Utah in home opener

March 22, 2025 at 10:55 p.m.

German transplant has been a star over team's first two games

Rancho Bernardo, Mater Dei Catholic win, advance to state title games

March 12, 2025 at 10:36 a.m.

Girls teams will play this weekend for state championships

Rancho Bernardo’s Myla Jones shoots during a game earlier this season. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Roundup: RB girls shoot way to SoCal Regional hoops finals

March 9, 2025 at 2:04 p.m.

Firing away from 3, visiting Rancho Bernardo wins regional semifinal on the road

Pacific Ridge’s Max Pulvers (7), center, celebrates with Sam Silk (2) after scoring in overtime during the Division 4 boys soccer regional championship game against Central Union, March, 8, 2025 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Denis Poroy)

Roundup: Overtime goal delivers SoCal Regional title to Pacific Ridge

March 8, 2025 at 10:10 p.m.

Firebirds trail 2-0 before rallying to win

A new addition this year to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is artist Alex Heveri’s traveling “Glass in Flight” sculpture exhibit. (The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch)

Calling all garden groupies: Spring tours for 2025 set in motion across San Diego County

May 8, 2025 at 1:39 p.m.

Local clubs, destinations preparing tours, festivals and other events to draw plant fans

Fig trees, like this Ficus carica ‘Richmond,’ not only provide delicious fruit but also make beautiful landscape plants. (Zoya Akulova-Barlow)

Garden Mastery: San Diego is an ideal environment for growing figs

March 8, 2025 at 8:09 a.m.

They require lots of sun and plenty of space to grow in healthy surroundings

Montgomery’s Alek Sanchez (3) high fives his twin brother JJ Sanchez (15) during the CIF Open Division Boys Basketball Championship against Carlsbad at Frontwave Arena on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Oceanside, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Roundup: Open Division champs Montgomery, Mission Hills fall in SoCal Regionals

March 5, 2025 at 8:48 p.m.

Two of San Diego Section's best fall after winning Open Division titles in Oceanside

Victory Christian’s defense set the tone against Rancho Buena Vista during Saturday night’s CIF San Diego Section Division 1 Basketball Championship played at Mater Dei High School in Chula Vista, CA. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

Roundup: Victory Christian lives up to its name; Otay Ranch, Christian take titles

March 2, 2025 at 1:08 a.m.

A look at Saturday's late high school girls basketball finals

UC Irvine forward Elijah Chol, left, is cornered by UC San Diego guard Chris Howell, center, and guard Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, right, during a Big West Conference game on Saturday night at UCI’s Bren Events Center. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Now they’re even: UCSD beats UC Irvine, moves into first-place tie

February 10, 2025 at 10:38 a.m.

Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones scores 22 points as Tritons rip rivals, 85-67

Examples of ergonomic tools: The trowel on the left is curved, to move the work to the arm. The pruner in the middle has a rotating handle and curved design, to reduce strain, and the D-handle on the pruner on the right makes gripping the tool easier. (Jodi Bay)

Garden Mastery: Checklist can help you avoid injury in garden

February 8, 2025 at 5:31 a.m.

Garden Mastery: Gardening safely

ASID San Diego designers can help with an array of design
challenges, from color choices, window treatments and furniture placement to kitchen and bath remodels and outdoor kitchens. (Create With Gusto LLC)

San Diego’s interior design experts to offer ‘Winter Spruce-Up’ special

January 18, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

From Feb. 1 through March 31, area residents can arrange for an in-home design consultation through local ASID chapter

The traveling show Jurassic Quest is bringing animatronic dinosaurs, fossils, arts and crafts areas, statues, photo opportunities and bounce houses to the Del Mar Fairgrounds Jan. 17-20. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County /SCNG)

The best things to do this week in San Diego: Jan. 13-17

January 13, 2025 at 8:04 p.m.

This list of activities, concerts, sporting and cultural events, food festivals, theater performances and more is curated weekly by staff of The San Diego Union-Tribune

June 19, 1990: Former President Jimmy Carter shakes hands with (l-r) Teresa Goebel, Richard Purdy and Tien Tran, students from Gompers Secondary School. Carter gave them a tour of Habitat for Humanity housing site in Encanto. (Dana Fisher / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Photos: Jimmy Carter in San Diego

December 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, visited San Diego many times. Here are some photos by The San Diego Union-Tribune photographers.

A group of about 24 migrants were taken from an open-air holding area just off of Interstate 8 outside of Jacumba Hot Springs to a Border Patrol station to be processed in San Diego, California. The groups, many from China, Brazil, Colombia, Afghanistan and Peru, rely on volunteer groups for food. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Homeless crisis, immigration, health care system: San Diego news stories to watch in 2025

December 31, 2024 at 12:42 p.m.

From U-T news reporters: The key San Diego County stories to look for in 2025

The San Diego Padres held a moment of silence for Bill Walton before playing the Miami Marlins at Petco Park on Monday, May 28, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Notable local deaths of 2024: ing those we lost

December 31, 2024 at 4:11 p.m.

A look back at the people who died in 2024, from all over the San Diego County and the border region

Yun Chuan, a male panda, sat and enjoyed a batch of fresh bamboo during his first public viewing at the San Diego Zoo in August of 2024. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

How closely did you follow San Diego news in 2024? Find out with our quiz

December 31, 2024 at 12:28 p.m.

Answer these 24 questions in our end-of-year quiz to find out.

People look at a light display during Preview Night of the 3rd annual Lightscape, which starts Friday and goes until Jan. 5th, at the San Diego Botanical Gardens in Encinitas on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

The best things to do this week in San Diego: Dec. 16-20

December 16, 2024 at 12:15 p.m.

This list of activities, concerts, sporting and cultural events, food festivals, theater performances and more is curated weekly by staff of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Different foods often remind us of our cultural heritage and family time. Each of these plays a significant role in cultural traditions both near and far. (Barb Sands)

Garden Mastery: Feeding culinary heritage celebrations from around the globe

December 14, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

Many culturally diverse foods can be grown successfully in San Diego County

University of California San Diego (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Higher Education (Education)

December 1, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

Alex Morgan takes a selfie photo with YMCA Youth Soccer participants. The YMCA of San Diego County, in partnership with the Alex Morgan Foundation, celebrate the grand opening of a new mini-pitch in MIssion Valley on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Other (Human Services)

December 1, 2024 at 5:33 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

San Diego Symphony’s Jacobs Music Center (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Performing Arts (Arts, Culture and Humanities)

December 1, 2024 at 5:34 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

The current exterior of the Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla campus. (Scripps Health)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Hospitals (Health)

December 1, 2024 at 5:35 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

of Boy Scout Troop 975 held up the US flag along the parade route during the San Diego Veterans Day Parade. (John Gastaldo / For the Union-Tribune)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Recreation and Youth (Human Services)

December 1, 2024 at 5:35 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

The San Diego Natural History Museum (Photo courtesy of the San Diego Natural History Museum)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Museums (Arts, Culture and Humanities)

December 1, 2024 at 5:36 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

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2025 Nonprofit Guide: Animal-related

December 1, 2024 at 5:37 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

Armyana Medina was among the hundreds who arrived at the San Diego Rescue Mission on Saturday for the annual Thanksgiving Community Outreach Meal. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Food and Housing (Human Services)

December 1, 2024 at 5:39 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

Crowds of attendees arriving at the San Diego Comic-Con. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Other Arts (Arts, Culture and Humanities)

December 1, 2024 at 5:39 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

Rady Children’s Hospital in 2019. (Eduardo Contreras / UT file)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Other Health (Health)

December 1, 2024 at 5:41 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

La Jolla’s Salk Institute for Biological Studies is looking at a new pathway that could be a key to combating dysfunctional mitochondria and repairing energy metabolism and muscle fatigue. (Jen Chen)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Other Public Benefit

December 1, 2024 at 5:42 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

(Claire Nevill/WFP via AP)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: International

December 1, 2024 at 5:42 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

Alexia Delarosa takes a picture with her children Archie, 4, and Arlo, 2, as they walk through the mile long trail of light displays on Preview Night of the 3rd annual Lightscape, which starts Friday and goes until Jan. 5th, at the San Diego Botanical Gardens in Encinitas on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Environment

December 1, 2024 at 5:43 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

Thirteen Santa Fe Christian students recently attended the BOLD Conference at Harvard Business School. (Courtesy of Santa Fe Christian)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Other Education (Education)

December 1, 2024 at 5:40 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

Vivian Guerrero (left), with Jewish Family Services gives program information to Grace Hernandez (center) and her son, Jonathan Hernandez, who is a 9th grader at Hoover High (and who is also enrolled in the Avenue for Success Program) as hundreds of community attended a free college and career fair organized by Count Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, Avenues for Success, Hoover High School and the Social Justice Academy with funding from the San Diego Foundation to host The Village United: a college and career fair. The event featured workshops and basic needs resources for high school students, and adult of the San Diego County community in City Heights at Herbert Hoover High School, on El Cajon Blvd. (Nancee E. Lewis / For TheSan Diego Union-Tribune)

2025 Nonprofit Guide: Philantropy, Volunteerism and Community

December 1, 2024 at 5:38 a.m.

A close look at San Diego County nonprofits: by the numbers

Raising Cane’s is one of The San Diego Union-Tribune's Top Workplaces. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County /SCNG)

List: The best large companies to work for in San Diego County ranked

November 27, 2024 at 10:47 a.m.

The Top Workplaces survey identified these large companies with the best workplaces in 2024.

Employees work at Aya Healthcare, a Top Workplace in 2022. (Eduardo Contreras / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

These companies are recipients of Top Workplace 2024 special awards

November 26, 2024 at 12:27 p.m.

These San Diego companies won special awards for everything from mentoring to clear messaging to employees.

The lobby of the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa in San Diego. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

List: The best midsize companies to work for in San Diego County ranked

November 26, 2024 at 12:22 p.m.

The Top Workplaces survey identified these midsize companies with the best workplaces in 2024.

Mat Gates, President of Erickson-Hall Construction (2nd from right) at one of their construction sites in the Chollas View Community on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. An employee-owned company, Erickson-Hall Construction is one of the winning small businesses for the Union-Tribune’s annual Top Workplaces in San Diego County. Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

List: The best small companies to work for in San Diego County ranked

November 26, 2024 at 12:24 p.m.

The Top Workplaces survey identified these small companies with the best workplaces in 2024.

of the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association organize handcrafted items during a work session for an holiday gift sale. Annual sale proceeds the nonprofit group’s member shop, a 7,000-square-foot hub where volunteers teach classes, maintain machines, supervise operations and handle istration. (Tom York)

San Diego’s woodworkers prepare a bigger haul for 2024 holiday gift sale

November 17, 2024 at 3:29 p.m.

Hundreds of handcrafted pieces will be available for purchase Nov. 22 and 23

Sessions contributed expertise to complete the Marston Home’s garden, preserving its original design. Century-old Tasmanian blue gums (Eucalyptus globulus) behind the home serve as cautionary reminders of the need for thoughtful planting in our delicate ecosystems. (Helen Purcell Montag)

Garden Mastery: Kate O. Sessions, shaper of San Diego's green legacy

November 9, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

As advocate for climate-appropriate plants, she helped establish botanical treasures across the city, including Balboa Park

FILE – The seal of the Department of Justice, Aug. 1, 2023, at the Department of Justice in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Una estafadora de South Bay recibió clemencia de Trump; ha sido condenada nuevamente por fraude.

October 29, 2024 at 4:13 p.m.

Adriana Isabel Camberos cometió fraude electrónico apenas 42 días después de que Trump le otorgara clemencia

Maverick Becker, a consultant for Dish Network, makes a presentation about proposed cell towers in La Jolla’s Cliffridge Park. (Noah Lyons)

El comité de La Jolla Shores pide más discusión sobre la propuesta de instalar torres de telefonía celular

October 28, 2024 at 8:06 a.m.

El comité no tomó una decisión en su reunión, en cambio solicitó más discusión comunitaria el próximo mes.

A Mexican long-tongued bat (Choeronycteris mexicana) pollinating agave flowers (Agave palmeri) in Arizona. Hundreds of species of agave plants, from the southwestern U.S. to the Caribbean Islands and the Andes Mountains of South America rely on bats as their primary pollinators. (Merlin D. Tuttle)

Garden Mastery: Despite a dark reputation, bats are beneficial hunters

October 17, 2024 at 11:26 a.m.

Voracious insect-eaters are also important pollinators

The artists featured in the 2024 Fall Arts Preview: (clockwise from top left) Elizabeth Delozier, Ivan Trujillo, Carlos Castro Arias, Larisa Hall, Kevin “Blax” Burroughs and Fiona Chatwin. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

2024 Fall Arts Preview: Here are the 60 best concerts, theater, other arts events this season in San Diego

September 12, 2024 at 3:01 p.m.

From music and dance to books, visual art and stage, here are the best things to see this autumn in San Diego

The Idyllwild Area Historical Society’s 2024 Home Tour is scheduled for Sept. 14, It will include five houses, including this restored 1936 home that is reminiscent of a rustic lodge. (Thomas Pierce)

Get a look at mountain lifestyle in Sept. 14 Idyllwild home tour

September 7, 2024 at 5:10 a.m.

Doors open to 5 distinctly different residences in major fundraiser for historical society

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How to order a reprint of a Union-Tribune photo

August 20, 2024 at 9:48 a.m.

We license staff images for personal use, republication and documentary use through the Zuma Press Agency. Please email [email protected] and include all details and info for the reprint you are...

A smart thermostat set at 78 degrees. Smart thermostats are Wi-Fi enabled devices that automatically adjust heating and cooling temperature settings for optimal performance. (SDG&E)

Cinco consejos para que su factura de servicios públicos sea más o menos manejable este verano

August 15, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.

Eliminar los "vampiros de energía" y ajustar su termostato puede ayudar a reducir el consumo de energía y ahorrarle dinero

Recently harvested and cured red onions. (Quin
Engle / Unsplash.com)

Garden Mastery: How to grow garlic, onions, leeks and chives — the Allium genus

August 10, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

Cool-season plants are aromatic powerhouses in the kitchen

Country artist Luke Bryan performs on the Mane Stage on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Pole Club in Indio on Friday, Apr. 28, 2023. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

The best things to do this week in San Diego: Aug. 5-9

August 5, 2024 at 12:14 p.m.

This week's list of things to do includes a live art demo, author events, concerts and more

Mike Troy coaching candidates for the U.S. Olympics Swim Team at the Coronado Municipal Pool on July 24 1972. The candidates are identified as Mike Stamm, 19; Susie Defay, 18; and David Johnson, 18. (The San Diego History Center)

From the Archives: Olympics preparation

July 31, 2024 at 7:53 a.m.

With the Paris Games ongoing, From the Archives goes back to July 24, 1972, for this Olympics-related photo. It shows coach Mike Troy speaking with candidates for the U.S. Olympics...

The sale of the 394-room resort next to the Torrey Pines Golf Course is among the priciest in the Western U.S. this year .

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines resort sells for $165 million

July 24, 2024 at 5:20 p.m.

Purchase by L.A.-based investment firm is San Diego's single biggest hotel deal so far this year.

A second corpse flower has begun to bloom at San Diego Botanic Garden. (Matthew Glasser)

Second corpse flower now in bloom at San Diego Botanic Garden

July 18, 2024 at 2:08 p.m.

Following last month’s rare bloom of a pungent corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) has a second corpse flower that began to bloom on Wednesday. The flower,...

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Corrections: Here’s how to report an error in The San Diego Union-Tribune

July 17, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.

Did we make a mistake? You can tell us how to fix it here. The San Diego Union-Tribune strives to correct errors and has accurate information in all our publications....

This tree shows early-stage crown collapse caused by meristem damage from the South American Palm Weevil. (UCANR)

Garden Mastery: What to consider with palms in the landscape

July 13, 2024 at 5:16 a.m.

Beloved symbol of Southern California lifestyle needs a plan for care and maintenance, say San Diego Master Gardeners.

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ASID designers to host donation drive July 21 for nonprofit Humble Design

July 13, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

ASID Interior Designers Host Donation Drive with Humble Design for Families Emerging from Homelessness on July 21 Bring new or gently used furniture, home goods or gift cards; Enjoy...

Three people examine a corpse plant about to bloom.

Corpse flower's 'stinky beauty' has reopened at San Diego Botanic Garden

June 29, 2024 at 11:46 a.m.

Corpse flower's 'stinky beauty' has reopened at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas

People enjoy rides on the opening day of the San Diego County Fair on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

The best things to do this week in San Diego: June 24-28

June 24, 2024 at 11:17 a.m.

This list of activities, concerts, sporting and cultural events, food festivals, theater performances and more is curated weekly by staff of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Visitors can explore multiple themed pocket gardens at The Nat in Balboa Park and learn about native plants. (Nikki O’Hara)

Nature Trail at The Nat to debut June 29

June 22, 2024 at 7:01 a.m.

Nature Trail at The Nat, a free outdoor interpretive exhibit, is San Diego Natural History Museum birthday gift to the public for 150 years of

According to a 2023 survey, teens spend an average of more than seven hours a day viewing content on phones and other devices. Getty Images/iStockphoto

EDITORIAL: Newsom tiene razón al buscar límites al uso del teléfono en las escuelas

June 21, 2024 at 5:26 p.m.

Es hora de actuar finalmente sobre la base de toda la evidencia de que los teléfonos y las redes sociales han deformado a nuestros hijos

Lifeguards at Windansea Beach in 1954.

From the Archives: Summer watch

June 20, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.

Summer is here, so From the Archives heads to the beach with this shot of two lifeguards in their cool Jeep in 1954 at Windansea Beach in La Jolla. The...

Eboni Muse, left, Kingsley Jackson and Jasmine January in New Village Arts’ “The Color Purple” musical. (Courtesy of Daren Scott)

The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: June 21-23

June 21, 2024 at 4:24 p.m.

These are some of the best options for fun in San Diego County this weekend, including food events, concerts, family activities, musicals, theater and more.

Arsenio Hall will be ed by Jay Leno and Craig Ferguson in a “Kings of Late Night” comedy event tonight at the San Diego County Fair. (Courtesy of Phil McCarten/The Associated Press)

The best things to do this week in San Diego: June 17-21

June 19, 2024 at 12:33 p.m.

This list of activities, concerts, sporting and cultural events, food festivals, theater performances and more is curated weekly by staff of The San Diego Union-Tribune.