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A Road Less Traveled: Healing Through Spiritual Awakening

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story by Nicole Villanueva – Photography by Patrick Hartley A deteriorating planet, corrupt leaders and systems, a rising mental-illness epidemic are some of the battles we face. Our culture has become...

Signs in Old Town San Diego.

Old Town San Diego: History in Motion

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story by Erik Lennox – Photography by Justin Enriquez The history of California’s earliest days lies within Old Town San Diego State Historic Park with it being considered as the “Birthplace”...

Flavor Co. dance group performing at Balboa Park.

Cultural Fusion in Food and Entertainment at Balboa Park

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story and Photography by Haley Hardy Music mixed with the many cultures of San Diego and filled Balboa Park as an exciting dance performance started. There were people smiling, children laughing, and...

Padres' Manny Machado walking up to bat.

Beyond Baseball: Petco Park’s Influence on Our Community

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story by Krista Moore – Photography by Lazaro Jimenez Flying into the airport you can catch a glimpse of it through the skyscrapers that make up downtown San Diego and over the last fifteen years it...

People dining at Solunto Restaurant & Bakery in Little Italy.

Little Italy

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story by Sophia Bauder – Photography by Mohamed Zureik Imagine Little Italy without the thousands of cars that zoom by on Interstate 5, or the hundreds of restaurants that line the streets next to the...

Oceanside Harbor.

Reel Talk: San Diego’s Sportfishing Community

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story by Cheyenne Cyr – Photography by Christopher Malaga-Lopez The salty air, the scent of the freshly-caught fish, and the sound of the ocean waves set the stage for an exciting day. When the Sea...

"Shot Solo: The Struggles of the Independent Filmmaker"

Shot Solo: The Struggles of the Independent Filmmaker

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story by Sebastian Venegas – Photography by Isaac Figeroa Many people don’t realize that in the iconic film "Citizen Kane," we get a glimpse of Balboa Park playing the elegant role of Charles Kane’s...

Comic book enthusiast Shawn Hering browsing comic books.

Comic-Con: Then vs Now

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story by Alex Garcia – Photography by Braulio Capi Bello Cosplay and Comic books have inspired one of the biggest events in the world known as Comic-Con International San Diego. Comic-Con’s first...

San Diego's Halloween Car Meet on Oct. 26, 2019.

The Unraveling Scene of Car Meets in San Diego

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story by Katy Lynn – Photography by Kiana Teixeira and Adel Bautista The car scene in San Diego has made a great impact on the culture of local residents. Every Friday night, hundreds of car owners...

The Palomar Observatory dome on Palomar Mountain.

San Diego’s Forgotten Star

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story by Summer Aguirre – Photography by Benjamin King During the day at the Palomar Observatory, amazed visitors of all ages wander the grounds with volunteer docents, learning about the iconic site’s...

Richard Murphy skateboarding at Alex Road Skate Park.

The Kick, Push and Coast of a SoCal Skateboarder

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story by Nicholas Casadona – Photography by Ashley Rupp From the bottom of East Los Angeles, through San Diego, and down to the border of Mexico, the revolution of skateboarding shines bright in sunny...

Cali Strong owners, Jim and Jenn Stroesser.

Cali Strong: A Lifestyle

Summer Aguirre February 22, 2021

Story by Jordan Spurgeon – Photography by Dianna Webb Some say that clothing showcases who we are. Others say clothing is more than what we wear on our backs. And to many, clothing represents a lifestyle. Jim...

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