One Book, One San Diego has announced the selections for the 2022 region read: “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett has been selected for adult readers; “The Magic Fish” written and illustrated by Trung Le Nguyen for teenagers and tweens; and “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade for children.Each year, One Book, One San Diego features … [Read more...] about One Book, One San Diego announces 2,022 titles
The latest monsoon forecast for San Diego County is out. You may not like it.
The scorching monsoon eased somewhat across San Diego County on Friday. But it will take effect on Saturday, possibly bringing thunderstorms in the mountains and deserts of the region. And it may stay that way for a while."I don't see a pattern shift with the monsoon until the end of August," said Liz Schenk, a forecaster at the National Weather Service. “It could go on until … [Read more...] about The latest monsoon forecast for San Diego County is out. You may not like it.
California hotel sales hit record price per room – but not in San Diego
Although the pace of hotel sales slowed statewide in the first half of the year, California still set a new record for price paid per room. San Diego, however, was an exception. It saw a decline of almost 12 percent.Atlas Hospitality Group, the Orange County brokerage that tracks hotel transactions statewide, cautioned that six months is not necessarily a complete picture of … [Read more...] about California hotel sales hit record price per room – but not in San Diego
Ever wonder where these San Diego millennials come from? So Did the Census Bureau
You saw them on the beach, at the camp, in the Gaslamp. Where are they all from? New census data shows where millennials are moving to San Diego from.According to statistics from the US Census Bureau, 70% of young adults who grew up in America's Finest City lived at home in San Diego during their childhood. These numbers show where people moved from 16-26. San Diego News So … [Read more...] about Ever wonder where these San Diego millennials come from? So Did the Census Bureau
The five hottest private biotech companies in San Diego
One of the largest biotechnology centers in the United States is located in San Diego. We listed five private biotechnology companies in San Diego that recently conducted large rounds of venture capital.Boasting sunny weather and beautiful beaches, the city of San Diego, California, has become a huge center for biotechnology companies. It competes with other major US … [Read more...] about The five hottest private biotech companies in San Diego
Faced with overwhelming demand, UC San Diego cut its admissions offer by 9,500
UC San Diego offered admission to 9,456 fewer new prospects this fall than it did a year ago to cope with unprecedented enrollment demand overwhelming the entire University of California system.To varying degrees, the system's campuses at Berkeley, UCLA, Davis, Irvine, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz have done the same, as they have struggled to find enough housing and classroom … [Read more...] about Faced with overwhelming demand, UC San Diego cut its admissions offer by 9,500
San Diego County will have to deal with hot and humid weather for at least another week
The week ahead will be a carbon copy of the week just gone, with above-average temperatures on and near the coast of San Diego County due to the persistence of the monsoon, the National Weather Service says.Interior valleys and foothills will again be in the 90s, with local deserts forecast to reach the low 100s."The monsoon usually weakens a bit in early to mid-August, but … [Read more...] about San Diego County will have to deal with hot and humid weather for at least another week
Rain causes flooding on San Diego County’s Highway 78 and State Route 94
Monsoonal moisture flowing from Mexico's northern Sonoran Desert produced thunderstorms in parts of eastern San Diego County Saturday that caused severe flooding on Route 78 near Borrego Springs and State Route 94 near Campo , according to the National Weather Service.The storms - which came with a surprising amount of lightning - also produced wind gusts of up to 68 mph near … [Read more...] about Rain causes flooding on San Diego County’s Highway 78 and State Route 94
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended 80 games after testing positive for PEDs
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing drug in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.Tatis' suspension, which was announced by MLB on Friday, is effective immediately, meaning the All-Star shortstop cannot play in the majors this year. … [Read more...] about San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended 80 games after testing positive for PEDs
City demands Blighted California theater demonstration
Mayor Todd Gloria and his team want the owner of the defunct California Theater to tear down the downtown venue that has been closed for more than 30 years.The city's head of development services this week sent a letter to developer Caydon Property Group, which recently abandoned its city-mandated redevelopment plan for the area, criticizing the company's "appalling lack of … [Read more...] about City demands Blighted California theater demonstration