The Wild Community Of San Diego Foragers
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Though most no longer have to hunt and gather their own food to survive, seeking out nature’s bounty still has an undeniable power
4 Artists Shaping Tijuana’s Art Scene
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The city’s art scene has seen a resurgence in recent years, and these local creatives are helping lead the way
Home Tour: The Sweetest Mission Hills Oasis
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Inside the remodeled 1970s craftsman of local pastry chef and Extraordinary Desserts owner Karen Krasne
13 Companies Powering Industry in San Diego
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The big ideas that made these local brands a household name
Talitha Coffee Brews Hope for Survivors of Sex Trafficking
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The East Village shop provides training, jobs, and support networks to empower survivors as they build their futures
The Sweetest Sober Sanctuary for LGBTQ Youth in Hillcrest
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Candy Pushers’ first queer owners rebranded the 27-year-old shop as safe place for teens in a bar-heavy gay scene
How Three Sisters Transformed a Medical Diagnosis Into a Skincare Brand
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The founders of Dirt Don’t Hurt have one whammy ingredient to thank for their success
The Woman Behind Bitchin’ Sauce’s Dripping Success
![Bitchin' Sauce founder Starr Edwards](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bitchin-sauce-founder-starr-edwards-683x1024.jpg)
Starr Edwards started slinging the almond-based sauce at San Diego farmers markets—now it’s a worldwide brand
San Diego Events Calendar: November 2023
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How to stay busy and important this month in America’s Finest City
Step Inside the World’s Largest Rattlesnake Collection
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The San Diego Natural History Museum is home to nearly 10,000 preserved serpents dating back to 1891
Getting Cozy With Tarantulas During Wandering Season
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The founder of the San Diego Spider Society get us up-close-and personal with local arachnids
Covering 75: October 2023
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Local comic book artist, Keithan Jones, recreates our October 2009 cover
5 of the Best Old Town Drinks and Cocktails to Try Right Now
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Where to wet your whistle in SD’s most haunted ’hood
The Food Hit List: October 2023
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SDM staff shouts out their favorite food finds this month
This Period-Tracking App Protects Your Privacy in a Post-Roe Era
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San Diego-based Orchyd app aims to revolutionize access to menstrual care nationwide
Space May Hold the Keys to Curing Cancer and Other Diseases
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San Diego scientists are sending their work into orbit to better understand health-related issues, including cancer and Alzheimer’s