By the Numbers: What San Diegans Donated in 2024
We took a look at what locals gave to to the community this year—here’s how the city fared
Meet San Diego’s Renowned Pet Detective, Babs Fry
On the road with the East County local, who’s been reuniting San Diegans and their furry friends for 10 years
The (Not So) Secret Work of Billionaire Philanthropist Ernest Rady
Thanks to his massive contributions to major city institutions, every San Diegan knows Ernest Rady’s name—but he’d prefer you didn’t
New UCSD Museum Will Feature the Strauss Foundation’s $20M Collection
The massive donation from philanthropists Matthew and Iris Strauss will serve as the foundation for the campus project set to open in 2026
Editor’s Note, December 2024: The Philanthropy Issue
SDM Editor Mateo Hoke celebrates the individuals and organizations driving positive change in San Diego’s community
Inside CH Projects’ New Persian Restaurant Leila
The Middle Eastern concept in North Park is as wild as it is personal
Photos: Portraits on Kettner
Local film photographer Israel Castillo documents the unique characters he meets on Kettner Blvd. in Little Italy
How Wildcoast Keeps Our Marine Protected Areas Teeming With Life
The action and advocacy behind the San Diego nonprofit’s fight to preserve our oceans
Your New Favorite Cooking Influencer is a Local 73-Year-Old Italian Mom
Known as “That Lady Anna,” Anna Prezio is sharing her recipes on social media for celebrity fans
Meet Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s Only Permanent Guest
SD local and 82-year-old Claude Rosinsky has made the North County hotel her home for the past 12 years
23-Year-Old Invents Wearable Robot to Preserve Indigenous Languages
Estimates say only 20 Indigenous languages will remain by 2050—but Danielle Boyer seeks to change that stat
Eunime Por Tijuana Provides Refuge for Orphaned Children with HIV
Juana Ortiz’s organization, founded in honor of her sisters, has housed almost 70 young residents
Moon Pads Provides Sustainable Period Products to Tibetan Nomads
Meg Ferrigno couldn’t find biodegradable pads for those who needed them most—so she developed them herself
The Local Activist Caring for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence
Dilkhwaz Ahmed’s nonprofit License to Freedom creates safe spaces for immigrant and refugee women
Donna DeBerry’s Second Act: Creating Equity for Minority- & Women-Owned Businesses
The former DEI director left retirement to become CEO of the San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce to help fight the city’s systemic challenges
For This Local Entrepreneur, Events Are an Art Form
From December Nights to the Asian Film Festival, Social Artistry founder Lauren Garces creates spaces that foster connection and community
Inside the Ring with Ann “Mitt Queen” Najjar
From celebrity trainees to movie roles, the local boxing pro is holding court in a male-dominated sport
November Pub Note: Rising to the Occasion
San Diego Magazine’s CEO, Claire Johnson, reflects on the November issue featuring local women making a difference in our community
2024 Holiday Gift Guide: 35 San Diego Goods & Local Finds
Our handpicked guide to the best locally sourced gifts from San Diego artisans and shops this holiday season
MCASD’s New Exhibit Examines Illness & Disability
“For Dear Life” is part of a Getty initiative bringing together over 70 institutions to mount exhibitions themed around the relationship between science and art
Diverse Research Now Looks to Bring Racial Equity to Medical Trials
A local organization is striving to help develop medicine that serves everybody
A Guide to Toronto’s Diverse Culinary Scene
Where to eat in the Canadian metropolis boasting a variety of international cuisines and global fare
UCSD Studying The Links Between Global Warming & Pollutants in Fish
This past April, the university was awarded a $7.35 million multidisciplinary grant to research how climate change affects seafood
Can You Predict the Future Health of Your Child? These Scientists Say Yes
Fore Genomics is helping parents detect which health risks their kids are predisposed to through newborn genetic screenings
How the San Diego Zoo’s Platypuses Are Helping Save Their Species
The duo—the only ones living outside of Australia—provide valuable insight for scientists
Palomar Health to Open New USD Wellness Center
The healthcare provider will expand its services with new facilities and partnerships across San Diego in 2025
