Local San Diego

San Diego, CA – On October 31, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the World Design Capital’s Exchange Pavilion at Balboa Park will host the U.S. activation of the Callejón Río Bravo, a cultural alleyway in Tijuana. This activation is part of the World Design Capital 2024 catalog of Impact Projects, highlighting the role of design in transforming urban spaces. The Callejón Río Bravo activation at the Pavilion, located in Plaza de Panama at Balboa Park, will feature family-friendly activities, including art exhibitions, dance performances, and Mexican folklore. The day’s events will also emphasize the alleyway’s commitment to environmental protection. Visitors will enjoy an interactive and educational experience, with participation from institutions such as the Secretariat of Environment and ...

Hispanic Access Foundation partners with U.S. Forest Service to invest in urban tree canopy through $10 million in grants. Washington, D.C. - The Hispanic Access Foundation has announced the launch of the Nuestros Bosques: Faith-Based and Strategic Local Investments initiative, a nationwide effort aimed at improving access to urban forests in underserved communities. In collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, the foundation will distribute over $10 million in grants to eligible organizations, with 80% of the funding directed toward disadvantaged areas. The program invites faith-based groups, community organizations, and Indigenous entities to apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $1 million. The goal is to enhance tree coverage in urban areas, which disproportionately impacts...

San Diego, CA – A groundbreaking study from the University of California, San Diego, may change the way doctors across the region approach pain management, particularly in women. Researchers have discovered that men and women rely on different biological systems to relieve pain, potentially explaining why women experience more chronic pain and respond less effectively to opioid treatments. The study, led by Dr. Fadel Zeidan, a professor of anesthesiology at UCSD’s Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion, found that men primarily rely on endogenous opioids—the body's natural painkillers—to manage pain. In contrast, women utilize non-opioid pathways, which could shed light on why opioid medications, such as morphine and fentanyl, are often less effective for women. These findings...

SAN DIEGO, CA – La Ciudad de San Diego ha anunciado dos nuevas oportunidades de financiamiento destinadas a apoyar iniciativas locales de arte y cultura. Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para el Programa de Apoyo Operacional (OSP) y Comunidades Creativas de San Diego (CCSD), los cuales brindan respaldo financiero crucial a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y proyectos culturales en toda la ciudad. Estos programas tienen como objetivo fortalecer la escena cultural local y ampliar el acceso a las artes para residentes y visitantes por igual. El OSP ofrece apoyo operativo a organizaciones de arte y cultura sin fines de lucro, mientras que el CCSD se enfoca en iniciativas basadas en proyectos. Ambos programas son financiados a través del Impuesto de Ocupación Transitoria (TOT), que se rec...

CARLSBAD – A partir del viernes 18 de octubre a las 9 p.m. y hasta el lunes 21 de octubre a las 5 a.m., el acceso sur de la I-5 en la Calle Palomar Airport estará completamente cerrado. Este cierre es parte de un proyecto de Caltrans y SANDAG Build NCC para facilitar trabajos de realineación que apoyarán futuras mejoras para bicicletas y peatones. Los conductores en la Calle Palomar Airport que deseen acceder a la I-5 sur deberán desviar su ruta hacia la I-5 norte. Podrán salir en la Calle Cannon, girar a la izquierda en el semáforo y luego tomar otra izquierda hacia la autopista en dirección sur. Se aconseja a los automovilistas que tengan precaución, respeten todas las señales y sigan las indicaciones de los bandereros durante el cierre. Qué Esperar Los residentes y negocios ce...

San Ysidro, CA— Affordable housing developers, MAAC and Kingdom Development, Inc., proudly celebrated the grand opening of Ventana al Sur, a new affordable housing community for seniors located in San Ysidro's Historic Village District. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, was attended by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, California Assemblymember David Alvarez, San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas, MAAC President & CEO Arnulfo Manriquez, and Kingdom Development, Inc. President William Leach. Ventana al Sur marks a significant addition to San Diego's affordable housing inventory, providing 101 affordable units for seniors aged 62 and older. Notably, 25% of these units are set aside for seniors experiencing homelessness, supported by vo...