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Finding Peace in a San Diego Prison
At Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, inmates are swapping out anger, violence, and stress for yoga
January 8, 2019
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The San Diego Runner’s Guide
A deep dive into San Diego's running culture, with tales from local Olympians, conditioning and recovery tips, and more
January 2, 2019
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Win Tickets to the 41st Annual SDCCU Holiday Bowl
This year’s Utah vs. Northwestern match-up marks the Holiday Bowl’s second straight paring of teams that are ranked nationally in the top 25
December 12, 2018
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The Mindful San Diegan
Here's a local's guide to the movement with input from the master, Deepak Chopra
December 5, 2018
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Meet 6 of San Diego's Unsung Heroes
A snapshot of the brave men and women who keep our city running—a teacher, detective, firefighter, and more—and the trials and triumphs of their professions
December 3, 2018
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Holiday Gift Guide 2018: 100 San Diego Gifts
Six local tastemakers share what they're gifting this season, plus editors' picks
November 28, 2018
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The Women Who Revolutionized San Diego's Food Scene
A discussion with six iconic San Diego chefs and restauranteurs who helped make our culinary landscape what it is today
November 9, 2018
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73 Must-Try Desserts in San Diego
’Tis the season for cakes, cookies, pastries, pies, profiteroles, and other sweet treats—just don’t tell your dentist to send us the bill
November 6, 2018
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San Diego's Top Doctors 2018
Our annual list of 717 physicians in 88 specialties, plus five physicians open up about the emotional burdens of their fields
September 27, 2018
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'San Diego Magazine' turns 70 Years Old
We toast to our birthday with a look back at our favorite covers through the decades
September 25, 2018
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2018-2019 San Diego Arts Preview
54 plays, concerts, ballets, and exhibits you need to see this upcoming season, and more
September 3, 2018
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What San Diego Women Want
53 working women share their compelling stories on navigating pay equity, the baby penalty, #MeToo, and more
August 28, 2018
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Just Launched: Our Insiders Club
For members only…New perks, insider info and access to the editors
August 21, 2018
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August 16, 2018
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Meet the Globetrotters and Expats Shaping San Diego
We asked 20 travel-savvy locals to give us a much-needed outside perspective on the city and, well, on us
August 6, 2018
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The Best of Tijuana 2018
We crown 21 winners from across the border including new restaurants, breweries, and boutiques
July 31, 2018
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The Best of San Diego 2018
We crown 103 winners in food, shopping, fitness, kids’ activities, and more
July 30, 2018
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San Diego Health 2018
Your annual dose of San Diego County Medical Society doctors, plus the healing powers of music, and more
July 2, 2018
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The Pet Lover's Guide to San Diego
Living your best San Diego life with your pet by your side just got easier
June 22, 2018
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4 San Diego Chefs' Guide to Entertaining
Buzzy local chefs give us the scoop on hosting the ultimate dinner party, plus recipes for their impress-the-guests dishes
May 29, 2018
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San Diego's Best Restaurants 2018
Dig into the 260 winners defining San Diego’s food scene in 2018
May 21, 2018
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The Coolest Things Happening in San Diego Beer Right Now
A dive into the new, notable, and lesser-known in our city’s beer scene
April 24, 2018
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Your 2018 San Diego Summer Bucket List
Here’s our insider’s guide for Memorial Day through Labor Day
April 20, 2018
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AquaVie: 10 Reasons It’s Downtown’s Best Kept Secret
The best workout and spa getaway around? It’s actually right underneath your nose.
April 10, 2018
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The Best of North County 2018
Our annual list of what we’re loving above the 56, from bites and brews to shopping, wellness, and arts and kids’ activities galore
March 27, 2018
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16 Great Places to Go Camping in Southern California and Baja
We’ve rounded up sites with the best ocean views, mountain peaks, and desert landscapes
March 23, 2018
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2018 Top Lawyers in San Diego
Our annual list of 1,949 local attorneys in 434 specialties
March 1, 2018
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8 San Diegans Take us Inside Their Favorite Spaces
Remarkable locals let us into their personal sanctuaries, from a painter's secret garden to a luxe, party-ready speakeasy
February 28, 2018
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31 Best Places to Live in San Diego
Five local homeowners share their advice, tips, and tricks on how they sealed the deal
February 23, 2018
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Weekend Getaways: 23 Reasons to Get out of Town
Some of the best beaches, wine regions, and natural landscapes are just a short drive or plane ride away from San Diego
January 30, 2018
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Green Rush: Inside San Diego's Emerging Cannabis Industry
Marijuana's legal. How did it go from evil death drug to medical miracle and billion-dollar industry?
January 26, 2018
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15 Coolest Jobs in San Diego and How to Get Them
We asked 15 San Diego professionals with the coolest jobs in town how they landed their gigs—and how we could steal them
January 2, 2018
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Inside San Diego's Big Farmers' Market Boom
The story of how a humble movement turned into a citywide ritual
December 22, 2017
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Holiday Gift Guide 2017
70 local gifts to consider for him, for the kids, the pets, and others this season
November 29, 2017
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Your Guide to San Diego's Best Happy Hours
Here's where to throw back a cold one while the sun's still out
November 22, 2017
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A Tribute to the Military
In time for Veteran's Day, we're putting a face to this heroic community.
October 31, 2017
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The Ultimate Guide to International Cuisine in San Diego
93 places to eat around the world without leaving San Diego
October 27, 2017
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47 Outdoor Dining Spots to Try in San Diego
From ocean views, rooftops, and garden patios to simple sidewalk people-watching, we’ve rounded up the city's best outdoor dining spots
September 22, 2017
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San Diego's Top Doctors 2017
Our annual list of 756 physicians in 77 specialties, with a feature on Dr. Alan Shahtaji’s World Cup–worthy sports medicine practice and more.
September 22, 2017
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Fall Fashion 2017: 6 Ways to Wear Red
This season, we're seeing red—and crimson, garnet, and ruby
August 29, 2017
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4 San Diego Women Who Are the Definition of Badass
They've defied cancer, male-dominated career paths, North Pole temperatures, and more to achieve total badassery
August 25, 2017
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San Diego Fall Arts Preview 2017-2018
From a George Balanchine ballet to a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, we've rounded up all the must-see shows and events starting this fall.
August 25, 2017
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The Oceanside Revolution
The North County city has gone from an all-but annexed coastal town by Camp Pendelton to a thriving bed of culinary and artistic success.
August 3, 2017
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The Best of San Diego 2017
Tacos, pasta, cocktails, spa treatments, and cool craft workshops—we’ve got 99 of the top picks in food, drink, fitness, beauty, and more
July 28, 2017
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The Best of Tijuana 2017
The need-to-know places, people, and experiences across the border
July 28, 2017
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Confessions of the Un-Diegans
Not every San Diegan loves fish tacos and the beach. Can't believe it? Meet the locals who go against the grain.
June 27, 2017
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The Ultimate San Diego Summer Guide 2017
Take this season to the next level with our annual roundup of the top beach barbecues, pool parties, concerts, outdoor movies, and more
June 23, 2017
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The Man Behind San Diego's $26 Billion Company
Will Illumina's new hotshot CEO be able to lead the San Diego genomics giant into the complex world of clinical care?
June 1, 2017
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This UCSD Professor Is Using Science to Make Cheese Taste Better
Assistant professor Rachel Dutton is elevating cheese in the unlikeliest of places—a science lab
May 31, 2017
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San Diego's Best Restaurants 2017
The top tacos, chicken wings, seafood, burgers, kid-friendly eateries, breweries, and more
May 26, 2017
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The New Downtown: A Guide to San Diego's Most Happening Neighborhood
We're delving into the new restaurants, cultural events, and businesses that are making downtown a destination
April 24, 2017
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San Diego's Best Boutique Fitness 2017
We've sweated through the top yoga, barre, Pilates, and boot camp classes, and are rounding up our favorites
April 21, 2017
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Your 2017 Guide to San Diego's Best Craft Beer
The best new breweries, a staff taste-test, the beer pros' go-to drinks, and the stories behind beer can designs
April 21, 2017
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San Diego's 10 Best New Breweries
In alphabetical order, here are the top breweries that opened in the past year
April 21, 2017
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The Best of North County 2017
We scouted the greatest, buzzworthiest things to do, see, sip, and taste north of the 56
March 24, 2017
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89 Things to Do With Your Kids in San Diego
Camps, classes, and activities for San Diego’s youngest—and perhaps busiest—residents
March 24, 2017
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2017 Top Lawyers in San Diego
We invited Martindale-Hubbell to share its list of local lawyers who have reached the highest levels of ethical standards and professional excellence.
March 7, 2017
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22 Reasons Why San Diego Is Better Than LA
Here's how our city kicks the City of Angels' sorry (surgically enhanced) butt
February 24, 2017
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San Diego's Best Neighborhoods 2017
Hot neighborhoods, easy commutes, new parks, and more for 2017
February 24, 2017
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103 Dishes to Eat in San Diego before You Die
Here's Made, our little black book of San Diego's best food
January 27, 2017
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24 Reasons to Love San Diego Right Now
We have extreme sailing, cross-cultural markets, maker space labs, plus 21 more reasons we’re so ridiculously happy to live here.
January 27, 2017
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The Dog Lover's Guide to San Diego
Here are 52 ways to experience San Diego with your four-legged friend
December 23, 2016
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17 Big Ideas for 2017
From blue technology to workforce housing to social innovation, San Diego surpasses major hubs around the country
December 23, 2016
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San Diego Schools Get Creative about Physical Activity
How teachers and administrators are improving students' ability to focus by first getting the wiggles out
December 23, 2016
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67 San Diego Holiday Traditions You Don't Want to Miss
'Tis the season for fa-la-la fun in San Diego
November 28, 2016
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How to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays
From holiday tables to festive fireplaces—here's how to deck the halls like a pro
November 28, 2016
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25 Holiday Getaway Ideas for Every Climate
Our favorite travel destinations for escaping the cold—or embracing it
November 28, 2016
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Vintage San Diego: How Our City Has Changed Since 1876
Before bottleneck traffic and the modern housing crisis, San Diego was a swath of undeveloped land, horse-drawn carriages, and dairy farms
October 28, 2016
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Best of Baja 2016
46 ways to relax, dine, drink, and play the Mexico way
October 28, 2016
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Holiday Gift Guide 2016
A curated list of our favorite local finds
October 28, 2016
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Top Doctors 2016: Innovation in Health and Medicine
Our annual feature of 700 physicians in 76 specialties
September 23, 2016
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The Ultimate San Diego Wine Guide
Move over, beer, there's a new craft in town
September 23, 2016
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Fall Fashion 2016: Into the Wild
Fall in love with the season's Victorian details, dark florals, deep reds, fur, and more
August 23, 2016
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27 Secret San Diego Spots
From hidden caves to dead bodies beneath a public park, here's our third annual guide to all things hidden and hush-hush
August 23, 2016
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Arts Preview 2016-2017
The city's best performances, shows, exhibits, and more. Let the fat lady sing!
August 23, 2016
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Women of San Diego: What We Know Now
7 successful local women reflect on the moments that made the difference in their career and lives
August 23, 2016
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Two Local Sailors Get over a Crash in Order to Compete in Rio
Coronado's Paris Henken and her partner, Helena Scutt, set sail toward the Olympics
July 26, 2016
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How Surfing (Finally) Made It into the Olympics
After 22 years, the sport has secured its place in the 2020 games in Tokyo
July 26, 2016
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Who Needs a Tutor in First Grade?
What happens when Common Core gets in the way of learning
July 25, 2016
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Best of San Diego 2016
Our annual and completely subjective guide to SD’s best
July 25, 2016
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