Artist Nuge’s Work is a Rebellion Against His Architectural Background

When the Del Mar resident was laid off in 2016, he took it as an opportunity to pursue his drive to create
41 of the Most Anticipated San Diego Art Events in 2025

Your guide to the must-see art exhibitions, theater shows, concerts, and more in the coming year
Editor’s Note, January 2025: Beyond the Walls

SDM Editor Amelia Rodriguez gives a preview of the 2025 San Diego Magazine Arts Edition
In City Heights, a Tutoring Org Changes Refugee Lives

Volunteers meet with students twice a week to help them reach grade level in math, English, and more
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