Just the thought of New Year’s Eve in the Gaslamp is enough to make me want to crawl in a hole (give me a break, I’m 40) but the thought of New Year’s Eve in downtown San Diego with live music might make me crawl right back out. It depends. If you are in  Continue…

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We’ve lived in a downtown San Diego loft for 6 years now and every once in awhile I find that I need a reminder of just what an amazing city it is to live in-I tend to take that for granted sometimes. After watching the east coast get slammed with blizzards and snow, I am  Continue…

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  The reality that there are homeless children stinks but the thought of homeless children at this time of year-that’s just heartbreaking. The San Diego Coalition for the Homeless is, once again, providing these children with just what they deserve-a magical holiday event. On December 18th at 1pm, Golden Hall Community Concourse (202 C Street)  Continue…

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I learned something new today about downtown San Diego-we host America’s LARGEST balloon parade. Did you have any idea? The Big Bay Balloon Parade is a kickoff to the Holiday Bowl and this parade takes place on our very own Harbor Drive. The parade showcases marching bands, floats, drill teams and, of course, balloons! With  Continue…

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Oh when the pets, go marching in, oh when the pets go marching in… It’s that time of year again my downtown San Diego friends! The 3rd Annual Gaslamp Pet Parade is almost here! Mark your calendars, and advise your pets, that Sunday, December 12th at 3pm the festivities begin. Don your costume, dress Fido  Continue…

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  Living in a downtown San Diego loft or condo, especially in Little Italy, provides a lifestyle that promotes fun, family and traditions. During the holiday season Little Italy starts off the season with its Tree Lighting and Christmas Village Event. Here are some highlights and general info on the event. If you’re feeling Grinchy,  Continue…

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