May 2006

Features
Down and Out in Balboa Park

Down and Out in Balboa Park

To investigate homelessness in San Diego, our author lived on the streets for two weeks, coming away with an arresting account of life as one of society's have-nots.

By S.D. Liddick
San Diego by Design

San Diego by Design

Check out this customized, double-sized downtown condo.

By Thomas Shess
Letters, Love and Literature

Letters, Love and Literature

San Diego librarian Clara Breed sent letters, books--and hope--to local children transported to Japanese internment camps during World War II.

By Eilene Zimmerman

Departments
From Our Readers: May 2006 Archive »

Our readers one-up us with new ways to test our San Diego-ness.
City Files: Front Pages Archive »

Watch your back at the neighborhood ATM. Plus: Surf Culture 101; basking in the literary sun; and best bets for a festive Cinco de Mayo.

Seen Archive »

Kids Korps' noche in Spain; Scripps' Italian opus; and a flight of fancy.

By Julia Beeson
Restaurant Reviews: Vagabond Archive »

South Park's new bistro, Vagabond, deliciously fills a void in an increasingly impersonal city.

By Robin Kleven Dishon
Foodie Gossip: Hot Stuff Archive »

Tea time; double-dipping at The Melting Pot; design to dine on; and the Academy Awards, culinary-style.

By David Nelson
Wine Reviews: Clos du Val Dusty Bottle Club Archive »

An invitation into the Clos Du Val Dusty Bottle Club.

By Brett Anderson
Agenda: Human Canvas Archive »

Tattoo art - the ultimate mode of self expression.

Stage: Political Play Archive »

Cygnet Theatre makes its political debut.

By Don Braunagel
Sight: When Worlds Collide Archive »

Worlds collide in a new exhibition of Tijuana art.

By Marcia Manna
Dance: Malashock Value Archive »

Dance, music and visual imagery converge in a new John Malashock production.

By Marcia Manna
Inside: Hitting Home Archive »

Our intrepid reporter, s.d. liddick, gets down and out with San Diego's homeless.

By Tom Blair
Journal: Park it Where? Archive »

Pondering downtown's parking problem.

By Ron Donoho
Business: Hawking Healthcare Archive »

TV advertising by the healthcare industry is on the rise as competition for paying customers increases.

By Larry M. Edwards
Driven: Talk of the Town Archive »

Cadillac XLR takes over nicely.

By Laura Boyd
Profile: Tom Morey Archive »

Oceanside's Tom Morey shaped the evolution of surfboard design.

By Ondine Brooks Kuraoka
Dialogue with Tom Blair: Juan Vargas Archive »

Assemblyman Juan Vargas talks about illegal immigration, Megan's Law and his quest for a seat in Congress.

By Tom Blair
Tom Blair's I on San Diego: Back on the Beat Archive »

San Diego is rich in academia and brimming with millionaires.

By Tom Blair
Stuff: Dynamic Duo Archive »

Give Mom what she really wants this Mother's Day--jewelry from Tiffany.

By Heather Eubanks

Newsletter

Subscribe to our email newsletters to get updates on local news, events and opportunities in San Diego. Please enter your email address below:

Email
I am interested in receiving email updates about:
(Choose one or more categories)
San Diego Magazine's Deals & Steals
Bringing you the top 25 things to do in San Diego every month
Delectable dining and events in San Diego
Your guide to San Diego's philanthropic events and trends
Receive VIP invitations to some of San Diego's hottest parties!
Resources and information from the San Diego luxury wedding market