When San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria took office last December, the city was in the depths of the pandemic, and the area’s economy — including the tourism industry — faced unprecedented challenges. With a vaccine then just becoming available, one of the mayor’s first priorities was to help mobilize for mass immunization, as well as launch programs to bolster the business community. … [Read more...] about MAYOR TODD GLORIA ON SAN DIEGO’S ROAD TO RECOVERY
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FORMER DEAN OF UCSD EXTENSION MARY WALSHOK ON UC SAN DIEGO @ PARK AND MARKET VENUE
By James Hebert This fall brings the grand opening of UC San Diego @ Park & Market, a state-of-the-art, multipurpose facility in the East Village that aims to be the premier meeting and event center in San Diego’s urban core. The 66,750-square-foot building will boast hi-tech executive conference rooms, two theater/event spaces, an expansive outdoor terrace and more. … [Read more...] about FORMER DEAN OF UCSD EXTENSION MARY WALSHOK ON UC SAN DIEGO @ PARK AND MARKET VENUE
EDC President & CEO Mark Cafferty: San Diego’s Innovation Scene
Mark CaffertyPresident and CEOSan Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation How does San Diego’s innovation economy compare to other destinations? Over the past decade, it is not an exaggeration to say that San Diego has become one of the biggest tech hubs in the world. We’ve really broken through when you look at the sheer number of companies we have and in terms … [Read more...] about EDC President & CEO Mark Cafferty: San Diego’s Innovation Scene
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San Diego is not just California’s Beach City — it happens to be wine country, too. Here’s a look at a few of the city’s vibrant (and often surprising) range of destinations and services for both longtime wine-lovers and those who are eager for an introduction to local vintners. DOWNTOWN AND URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS Carruth Cellars Wine Garden 2215 Kettner Blvd., Little … [Read more...] about GRAPE EXPECTATIONS
The X Games make a rocking return to San Diego
From the “Slam Diego” successes of the resurgent Padres to the national splash of the recent U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, sports are soaring in San Diego. And they don’t get more high-flying than the X Games, which brought their matchless brand of adventure and daring to San Diego for five days in July. While spectators weren’t allowed to attend in-person, the extreme-sports … [Read more...] about The X Games make a rocking return to San Diego