Starting today, San Diego officials will begin citing sidewalk vendors who violate the City's Sidewalk Vending Ordinance in the Gaslamp Quarter. The ordinance permits sidewalk vending in certain areas, while specifically banning it in others, including the Gaslamp Quarter. Officials have worked to educate vendors about the law and have installed over 400 signs in the area, warning about illegal vending.
read moreDowntown San Diego launches new app to connect community with maintenance and safety services
The Downtown San Diego Partnership Clean & Safe program has launched a new app that connects community-generated service requests for non-emergency maintenance and safety concerns to Clean & Safe ambassadors to address them. The app features records of requests, GPS location pinpointing, and data reporting to allocate resources where needed most. The announcement came alongside major milestones benefiting Downtown's urban neighborhoods.
read moreFormer Sheriff’s Captain’s Accomplice Sentenced To Prison For Corruption Offenses
Waiel "Will" Anton, who was an accomplice of the former Sheriff's Captain, M. Marco Garmo, was sentenced to 12 months and a day in federal prison for corruption offenses including obstruction of justice. Anton admitted to collecting bribe from unlicensed marijuana dispensaries in exchange for law enforcement information about impending searches and for obstructing justice with the same dispensary operator. The larger case against Garmo and all his co-defendants shows that the public is entitled to honest services by government officials. The investigation and prosecution of Captain Garmo is considered to have prevented the possibility of one of the most corrupt government officers leading the San Diego Sheriff's Department.
read morePadres Holiday Giving Tour Presented by Gallagher Set to Return in 2022
The Padres have announced the return of their annual holiday tour as part of their Holiday Giving tradition. The event, presented by Gallagher, will take place throughout San Diego and Baja region. Padres players, coaches, alumni, executives, staff and broadcasters, along with Pad Squad, the Swingin’ Friar, the Paw Squad and the Padres Volunteer Team, will attend several community events as they help spread holiday cheer.
read moreGaslamp Quarter to Host Holiday Pet Parade and Pups in the Pub Party
The Gaslamp Quarter will be hosting their annual Pet Parade and Pups in the Pub Party on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The parade will begin at 1:00 PM and the party will continue from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. The event is free to attend, and there is a $25 fee to register your furry friend in the parade. There will also be a holiday costume contest where winners will receive prizes and awards.
read morePadres Sign Nick Martinez to Three-Year Contract
The Padres have signed right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez to a three-year contract through the 2025 season, with a club option covering the 2024 and 2025 seasons. If the club option is declined, Martinez holds two separate player options and can either opt-out or extend the contract through the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
read morePadres sign Robert Suarez to a five-year contract with player opt-out clause
The Padres sign right-handed pitcher Robert Suarez to a five-year contract through the 2027 season, including a player opt-out clause after the 2025 season. Suarez had a successful first Major League season with the Padres in 2022 and posted impressive stats in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball Organization.
read moreGaslamp Quarter to host a free outdoor viewing party for 2022 World Cup
Gaslamp Quarter is hosting a free outdoor viewing party for the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The event will take place from November 25th to November 27th at 5th & Island Avenue, and will include a beverage garden for all ages, games, free merchandise, raffles, and more!
read morePort of San Diego Considers Advancing Seaport San Diego Project to Environmental Review
The Port of San Diego Board of Commissioners is set to hear updates about the Seaport San Diego project and proposal to redevelop Central Embarcadero. The board will consider authorizing the commencement of an environmental review as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. The 1HWY1 development team will refine its project, which features mixed-use spaces and public realm areas such as parks, hotels, event centers, blue tech innovation center, walkways, beaches, retail spaces, restaurants, commercial fishing facilities, and more. The proposed redevelopment area is between Manchester Grand Hyatt and USS Midway, not including The Fish Market and The Headquarters.
read morePort of San Diego to Begin its Busiest Cruise Season Since 2010
The Port of San Diego is preparing for its busiest cruise season since 2010, with 140 cruises set to bring approximately 460,000 passengers. The cruise ships include long-term partners and new businesses such as Princess Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Disney Cruise Line. The San Diego port was recently named as the best cruise port in the world by Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards, and the terminals provide easy access to several tourist attractions and neighborhoods in the city.
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