Tourism

Economy

San Diego’s latest budget proposal restores some rec center, library funds while maintaining other cuts

Jake Gotta

A restoration of funding to city recreation centers was made possible by new legal guidance on using golf course revenues and an uptick in tourism.
Environment

SeaWorld wants to ditch fireworks and replace them with drones

John Carroll

After years of complaints about noise frightening pets and firework debris polluting Mission Bay, the park wants to change course.
Politics

Unpaid TSA workers staff San Diego airport as paid ICE agents arrive at others

Katie Anastas

On Monday, San Diego International Airport officials suggested that passengers arrive two and a half hours before their flights.
Economy

San Diego Zoo wins 44-year extension of lease in Balboa Park

Andrew Bowen

The zoo agreed to pay the city a minimum of $3 million each year — as long as the city continues to charge for parking in Balboa Park.
Public Safety

Americans in Mexico warned of danger as violence breaks out

City News Service

A San Diego woman vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was advised to shelter in place Sunday at the resort where she is staying, as violence erupted around the city and throughout western Mexico.
Arts & Culture

'Happily ever after for everyone': LoveLitCon brings romance readers to San Diego

Leslie Gonzalez

LoveLitCon brings bestselling authors, panels and book lovers together in San Diego for a weekend devoted to the romance genre.
Economy

Delays to parking fees, drop in tourism contribute to San Diego's budget deficit

Andrew Bowen

Officials believe actions by the federal government have led to a drop in international travel, which is hurting San Diego's budget.
Quality of Life

California tourism took a hit last year, but what will 2026 bring?

Vicki Gonzalez and Sarit Laschinsky

California is often cited as one of the top tourism destinations in the country, with a wide variety of attractions from Disneyland to the deep blue waters of Lake Tahoe and everything in-between.
Quality of Life

2 San Diego ferries named to National Register of Historic Places

City News Service

Silvergate (built in 1940) and Cabrillo (1964) are owned and operated by Flagship Cruises & Events and are still in regular use.
Politics

Balboa Park tourists react to new paid parking policy

Andrew Dyer

People visiting Balboa Park in San Diego from other parts of the country said they expect to pay for parking in the city and were unaware that free parking options are available.