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Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Coronado Art & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 13th

Screenshot 2023-04-24 at 4.26.54 PM.png The Coronado Art & Wine Festival is returning to the island for it’s second year on Saturday, May 13th from 12-5pm. Join the Coronado Schools Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce at 10th& Orange Avenue in the heart of the village as they host this family-friendly event to celebrate the arts, […]

Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Coronado Art & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 13th
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The Coronado Art & Wine Festival is returning to the island for it’s second year on Saturday, May 13th from 12-5pm. Join the Coronado Schools Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce at 10th& Orange Avenue in the heart of the village as they host this family-friendly event to celebrate the arts, all while raising money to support STEM & Arts classes in the public schools. 

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This year promises to be bigger and better than ever! The festival is free to attend but also offers tickets to the 21+ crowd for the wine tasting areas. Tickets are limited so grab yours now before the event sells out! Wondering why you don’t want to miss this event? Read on…

  1. It’s a free, family-friendly event with the chance to check out over 75 local and international artists displaying their creations for sale.
  2. Enjoy delicious tastings in the Wine Village from California and Valle de Guadalupe wineries paired with light bites provided by some of Coronado’s eateries.
  3. Hit up the interactive youth art area, full of free crafts and projects to keep the kids entertained.
  4. Catch the live acts including student performances, local talents and rockin’ bands on the event’s Main Stage all afternoon.
  5. Need a gift for Mom? Grab a gorgeous bouquet of blooms at the flower wall just in time for Mother’s Day.
  6. Sip on premium wines in the VIP Wine Experience alongside chef-prepared tastings while you have the chance to chat with the 2023 Featured Artists: Jody Esquer, Evgeny Yorobe, Inocente, and Pako Pablos.
  7. Kick back and relax in the Rosé & Bubbles Lounge while tasting delightful rosés, an abundance of bubbles and feasting on delectable desserts.
  8. Snag a masterpiece at the Art Auction, where pieces from all the participating artists plus student artwork will be available, with all proceeds supporting art classes in the public schools.
  9. Grab a delicious local lunch from some of the island’s favorites, including Clayton’s Diner, Garage Buona Forchetta, Moo Time Creamery and Nado Gelato or purchase a picnic to enjoy on the lawn while listening to the music.
  10. If wine is not your thing, head to McP’s Irish Bar for beers, burgers           and a live band.

When the festival is over, keep the fun going by heading down Orange Avenue and checking out all the Emerald City has to offer.  It’s an event you won’t want to miss that promises to be fun for the entire family! Grab your wine tasting tickets now and get all the details at 

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www.coronadoartandwinefestival.com

 

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Xplosion Box: A Customized Keepsake Your Loved Ones Won’t Forget

A customized memory-filled explosion gift box is a creative way to show someone you care

Xplosion Box: A Customized Keepsake Your Loved Ones Won’t Forget
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Finding a gift that feels truly personal can be surprisingly difficult. In a sea of generic options — flowers, gift cards, candles, and the like — Xplosion Box offers something more lasting: a customized keepsake built around the photos, messages, and memories that matter most.

Founded by Southern California entrepreneur Jay Vijay, Xplosion Box LLC creates fully customized explosion gift boxes that arrive professionally designed, printed, assembled, and ready to gift. Each box opens layer by layer to reveal personal photos, heartfelt messages, pull-out albums, origami-style photo pockets, and hidden notes, turning a simple gift into an emotional reveal.

The brand was built for people who want to give something meaningful without spending hours printing photos, cutting paper, folding cardstock, or assembling a DIY project. Customers simply choose a box, upload their favorite photos, add personal messages, and the Xplosion Box team transforms those details into a polished keepsake that feels thoughtful, personal, and beautifully made.

Xplosion Box offers personalized gift boxes for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, proposals, bridesmaid gifts, long-distance relationships, and thoughtful “just because” moments.

Customers can choose from flexible customization options starting at $27. The Mini Surprise Box includes 10 photos, three message cards, and one hidden secret note, while the Mega Surprise Box offers a fuller keepsake experience with 40 photos, three message cards, and one hidden secret note.

What sets Xplosion Box apart is its high level of customization combined with convenience. Filled with personal photos, custom text, decorative details, and layered surprises, each box gives customers the freedom to create a gift that feels one-of-a-kind — without having to make it themselves.

At its core, Xplosion Box helps people turn favorite photos, stories, and words into something tangible: a keepsake that can be opened, revisited, and remembered long after the occasion has passed.

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Partner Content JULY 8, 2026

Theranostics: New Hope for Patients with Metastatic Cancers

Innovative treatment could offer cancer patients new options with fewer side effects

Theranostics: New Hope for Patients with Metastatic Cancers
Courtesy of Scripps Health

Chemotherapy and radiation have long been considered gold standards of cancer treatment, but they can cause severe side effects. A promising new approach called theranostics—a combination of “therapeutics” and “diagnostics”—could offer patients with certain types of metastatic cancers new hope. It’s a two-step process that uses a drug that binds to specific receptors on cancer cells. Advanced imaging detects this radioisotope, allowing doctors to then use a second radioisotope that binds to the cancer cells and destroys them. Click here to learn more about how specialists at Scripps Cancer Center are using theranostics.

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Partner Content JULY 2, 2026

Top Lawyers 2026: Panakos LLP

Discover San Diego’s Top Lawyers — the region’s most trusted legal professionals across diverse practice areas.

Top Lawyers 2026: Panakos LLP
SDM: Top Lawyers 2026

Daniel A. Kaplan

Daniel A. Kaplan is a founding partner of Panakos LLP with more than three decades of civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts. Mr. Kaplan pursues and defends legal claims on behalf of companies, entrepreneurs, and business owners in high-stakes disputes. He focuses on business disputes including breach of contract, unfair competition, trade secret theft, securities disputes, fraud/misrepresentations, and employment matters.

“The best advocacy combines preparation, perspective, and a client relationship built on trust and candor.” — Daniel A. Kaplan

His clients include real estate investors, private and public corporations, and individuals seeking sophisticated legal counsel. Known for practical judgment and strategic advocacy, he works closely with an experienced and diverse legal team to protect, enforce, and defend his clients’ interests.

555 W. Beech Street, Ste. 500, San Diego, California 92101
619-8000-LAW
Panakos.law

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Top Lawyers 2026: Naumann Law Firm, PC

Discover San Diego’s Top Lawyers — the region’s most trusted legal professionals across diverse practice areas.

Top Lawyers 2026: Naumann Law Firm, PC
SDM: Top Lawyers 2026

William Naumann, Esq.

At Naumann Law Firm, PC, William Naumann and his team have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in damages litigating construction defects, insurance, and government claims. Mr. Naumann has spent his career fighting for people in their hardest moments, from winning $7 million for homeowners after landslide damage to advocating for victims of 9/11.

“We always believe in working as hard as we can to maximize the recovery for the client.”
— William Naumann, Esq.

Combining a personalized approach with a results-driven strategy, he’s helped homeowners associations, property owners, and individuals win against the largest developers, builders, insurers, and municipalities. His commitment is to secure the best possible results efficiently, whether through settlement or at trial.

10890 Thornmint Road, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92127
858-792-7474
naumannlegal.com

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Partner Content JULY 2, 2026

Top Lawyers 2026: Hall Legal, APC

Discover San Diego’s Top Lawyers — the region’s most trusted legal professionals across diverse practice areas.

Top Lawyers 2026: Hall Legal, APC
SDM: Top Lawyers 2026

Andrew Hall

For nearly two decades, Andrew Hall has helped clients find practical, cost-effective legal solutions to complex real estate and business matters. At Hall Legal, APC, Andrew offers the experience of a large law firm with the hands-on service of a boutique practice. Whether navigating a business or real estate dispute, he guides clients through every stage of the legal process, from pre-litigation resolution to trials and appeals.

“Combining big-firm experience with boutique attention for California business
and real estate legal services.”
— Andrew Hall

He has represented a broad range of clients, including residential and commercial property owners and managers, landlords, tenants, homeowners, title and escrow companies, lenders, and real estate agents and brokers, while providing personalized, pragmatic service.

2244 Faraday Ave., #132, Carlsbad, California 92008
[email protected]
760-259-7959
hallapc.com

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Top Lawyers 2026: Christensen & Spath LLP

Discover San Diego’s Top Lawyers — the region’s most trusted legal professionals across diverse practice areas.

Top Lawyers 2026: Christensen & Spath LLP
SDM: Top Lawyers 2025

Charles B. Christensen

At Christensen & Spath LLP, Charles Christensen (right) and his partner, Walter Spath (left), provide personalized, comprehensive and cost-effective legal counsel. The firm specializes in real estate law, helping clients with everything from litigation to transactional matters.

“From boundary disputes to every aspect of acquisitions and sales, we provide full service to clients in the real estate arena.” — Charles Christensen

Mr. Christensen takes the time to understand his clients’ specific goals so he can develop solutions that are as efficient and effective as possible. This commitment, combined with his decades of experience and deep legal knowledge, has earned him and his firms the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating — the highest distinction an attorney can receive — for more than 35 years.

401 West A Street, Suite 2250, San Diego, California 92101
619-236-9343
candslaw.net

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