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There are still water quality advisories in effect at Dog Beach in OB all the way to 300 feet south of the River outlet, according to the County of San Diego Beach Water Quality website. This has been in effect since April 2th under the catch-all advisory: "Bacteria levels exceed health stand...

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The City continues to charge $10 per hour at downtown parking meters during Padres' games and other "special events". Padres' fans are definitely not the only ones subject to this outrageous fee, which starts two hours before the event, and continues for four hours from the event's start time, for a total of six hours. The area subject to this $60 per event fee extends we...

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Here's more on the District 2 candidates -- first in a video of the April 7 Ocean Beach Planning Board meeting where 3 candidates were questioned, and second, in interviews of 3 candidates by the editor of Explore Clairemont, an online platform. OB Planning Board video -- here. Only three were...

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Belmont Park in Mission Beach is unveiling a multimillion-dollar revamp just in time for the busy summer season, featuring upgrades to its historic Giant Dipper roller coaster and new attractions for visitors. The nearly century-old amusement park expects about 150,000 visitors during peak summer months as families return to enjoy the updated rides, beachfront views and classic...

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By David Garrick / San Diego Union-Tribune / April 15, 2026 San Diego would sharply reduce funding for local arts organizations, city libraries, rec...

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