40 San Diego Charities & Nonprofits to Donate to on Giving Tuesday

Volunteer your time, money, and resources this holiday season at these local organizations
The Story is Enough

Two native San Diegans discuss mental health, healing, and co-writing a unique kind of love story
Unhinged, A Dating Series: Can an Early Bird Date a Night Owl?

For couples, how important are shared lifestyles and social needs to long-term compatibility?
12 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This November

Our picks for this month’s can’t-miss charity fundraisers and galas
Unhinged, A Dating Series: Would You Pay to Talk to a Match?

Created by a local San Diegan, the GoGetter app hopes to connect active singles looking for love—though its most unique feature may dissuade you from trying it out
The New Era of D1 Athletics for UCSD

For the first time in UCSD’s history, the men’s basketball program is eligible for March Madness games—the players, coach, and athletics director weigh in
Volunteer Diaries: Girls on the Run San Diego

Program coordinator, Lauryn Gabriel, helps empower young girls by building their confidence to navigate life’s challenges
Unhinged, A Dating Series: What Sober Dating Taught Me

A glass of wine can quell our anxieties—or silence the voice in our heads telling us what’s right for us
10 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This October

Our picks for this month’s can’t-miss charity fundraisers and galas
Unhinged, A Dating Series: Is Life Being “Easier” a Reason to Stay Single?

When it comes to dating, being in a relationship can contribute to learning about yourself, but that may mean more work long-term
The Jacobs Music Center Reopens Following $125M Redesign

The San Diego Symphony’s new home will begin its season on September 28 with music by award-winning composer Texu Kim
What’s Next for the SD Wave Without Alex Morgan?

A season of changes has ushered in a new era for the record-breaking NWSL team
Unhinged, A Dating Series: Dating Trends You’ll See in 2025

Here’s how the search for love will shift in the coming year, according to experts
Finding Catharsis at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort

An escape an hour outside of SD pushes spa-goers out of their comfort zone—and into relaxation and release
10 Stunning Places to Propose in San Diego

The most romantic locations to pop the question in America’s Finest City
Unhinged, A Dating Series: Consensual Non-Monogamy

No matter your dating preferences, polyamory can offer valuable lessons on how to date and love others well
Unhinged, A Dating Series: The Fear of Losing Yourself to Love

Guest columnist and staff writer Danielle Allaire shares how a singles mixer led to an unexpected connection and some personal revelations on commitment
Painting at the Plate

After throwing a historic no-hitter, Padres pitcher Dylan Cease proves life is all about balance
Unhinged, A Dating Series: Pain, Shame, & Redemption

Columnist Nicolle Monico reflects on a toxic relationship—and the wonder of finding something so much better
One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies is in SD

The founders of CourtAvenue discuss their quick rise to the top and what the future holds for the international company
Poets Turn a City Heights Street into Interactive Art

With Memoria Terra, artist Shinpei Takeda and five young writers consider the area’s ongoing gentrification
Unhinged, A Dating Series: Dating Women When You Don’t “Look Gay”

Lesbian writer and SDM editor Amelia Rodriguez takes over the column this week to offer tips for combatting the dreaded femme invisibility
Unhinged, A Dating Series: I’ve Never Been in a Relationship

Adults without dating experience often face stigma, but the single life brings unique benefits
Unhinged, A Dating Series: Love & Ambition

Does being a successful career woman really hurt your dating prospects—or is men “marrying down” a myth?
The Best Cosplay from San Diego Comic-Con 2024

From capes and spandex to homemade props and wild gadgets, these are our favorite looks
Stone Brewing Founder Makes Wild Heavy Metal Graphic Novel & Album

The first of nine graphic novel origin stories for Metal Warrior will be available at Comic-Con along with 7-inch vinyls from the intergalactic group