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  • The old school house in Old Town.

    misshottie45: The old school house in Old Town.

  • A day with my Godmother in Old Town

    getngoofy: A day with my Godmother in Old Town

  • Popular restaurants in Old Town.

    Popular restaurants in Old Town.

  • The State Historical Park occupies 9 blocks and preserves many historic structures including Adobe homes.

    The State Historical Park occupies 9 blocks and preserves many historic structures including Adobe homes.

  • Learn about California's heritage in Old Town.

    Learn about California's heritage in Old Town.

  • The reason Old Town is Old:: Old Town San Diego, the first European settlement in what is now California, is called the state's birthplace. In ...

    The reason Old Town is Old:: Old Town San Diego, the first European settlement in what is now California, is called the state's birthplace. In ...

  • Fred's Mexican Cantina in Old Town.

    Fred's Mexican Cantina in Old Town.

  • Always a hit on a hot day is Cold Stone in Old Town.

    Always a hit on a hot day is Cold Stone in Old Town.

  • Another good restaurant in Old Town is Zocola.

    Another good restaurant in Old Town is Zocola.

  • Many cafes to enjoy in Old Town.

    Many cafes to enjoy in Old Town.

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Smoking Trolley

Smoking Trolley

Downtown | Neighborhood News from Stringers | Old Town
Published June 29, 2009

At approximately 9.15 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, as an M.T.S. Blue Line trolley en route to Old Town arrived at the Civic Centre stop, commuters onboard were forced to evacuate the train as smoke poured ...

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Let’s Toast to Banning Booze

Let’s Toast to Banning Booze

Banker's Hill | Downtown | Little Italy | Midway District | Mission Beach | Mission Hills | Neighborhood News | Ocean Beach | Old Town | Pacific Beach | Point Loma
Published April 29, 2009

During District 2 councilmember Kevin Faulconer’s state of the district speech on April 27, he listed his accomplishments during the past three years. One of his proudest accomplishments so far has been banning alcohol from San ...

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Old Town Celebrates Battalion Day

Old Town Celebrates Battalion Day

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Old Town
Published Feb. 2, 2009

The sixth annual Mormon Battalion Day celebration took place in Old Town on Saturday, January 31, commemorating the 161st anniversary of the arrival of the first American military sent to San Diego. The battalion set a ...

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Picket Lines in Old Town

Picket Lines in Old Town

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Old Town
Published Feb. 2, 2009

Picket lines paraded through Old Town San Diego in protest on Saturday, January 31. Approximately 30 workers beat drums, repeated chants shouted through a leader’s bull horn, and marched in and outside of the grounds of ...

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Young Playwrights

Young Playwrights

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Old Town
Published Jan. 25, 2009

The Playwrights Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting literacy, creativity, and communication skills through drama-based activities, in conjunction with the Cygnet Theatre Company, held its 24th season of Plays by Young Writers, January 15-25, 2009 ...

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Rain, Rain, Come and Stay

Rain, Rain, Come and Stay

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Old Town
Published Jan. 22, 2009

Clouds loomed over Old Town on Thursday, January 16th as residents said goodbye to the sun. “It’s about time,” one resident said. “We could sure use the rain!” According to the San Diego County Water Authority, ...

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Booze Ban Driving Homeless Inland?

Booze Ban Driving Homeless Inland?

Bay Park | Clairemont | Downtown | Hillcrest | Linda Vista | Mission Beach | Mission Hills | Mission Valley | Neighborhood News | Ocean Beach | Old Town | Pacific Beach | Point Loma
Published June 30, 2008

Two opposing views regarding the ban on brew at San Diego's beaches inadvertently surfaced during the June 25th meeting of the Ocean Beach town council. When Officer David Surwilo, community liaison for the police department's Western ...

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Pressing Need

Pressing Need

City Lights | Old Town
Published Dec. 13, 2007

You decide to take the trolley to Tijuana. The day goes well, and you're ready to start homeward. Before boarding the Blue Line, a cup of coffee at the McDonald's Trolley Station in San Ysidro sounds ...

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Hushed House

Old Town | Theater Reviews
Published Aug. 22, 2007

I have always wanted to turn the eyes of local theater artists outward: have them look at examples of their craft in San Diego at large. Eric Lotze, the award-winning lighting designer for Cygnet, Moxie, and ...

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Vitrified Clay Products Corp., 1923

Vitrified Clay Products Corp., 1923

Old Town | Picture Story
Published March 1, 2007

At the corner of Rosecrans and Pacific Highway, 1923. In 1911, three factories fired brick in San Diego; they produced 13 million bricks and grossed $100,000 in revenue. To order this photo please contact the San ...

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Around Town New Year's Day

Calendar Highlight | Coronado | Del Mar | La Jolla | Old Town
Published Dec. 28, 2006

O n the first day of the year, the roads are empty and most televisions are tuned to the Rose Parade -- some for the flowers, others in anticipation of the Rose Bowl (USC against Michigan ...

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The Shoes and Gloves Come Off

The Shoes and Gloves Come Off

Crasher | Old Town
Published March 16, 2006

My friend Sally threw a birthday party for her sister Julie at the Old Town Saloon. When I arrived, Julie was showing off a ring that she received as a gift. I didn't know Julie well, ...

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Back When

Back When | Old Town
Published Nov. 10, 2005

Thirty Years Ago The first time I saw B.B. (BeBe) was 1967; she was in a white corduroy jockey suit and cap. She reminded me of a 90-pound white rat on speed. Later at an after-the-play ...

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Underground With the Celebrity Dead

Underground With the Celebrity Dead

City College | Cover Story | Downtown | Hillcrest | Mount Hope | Old Town
Published Oct. 27, 2005

Whether you're goth or you just dig celebrity graves (that's "dig" as in "enjoy"), you might be interested to know of these famous former neighbors entombed at a gravesite near you. BOBBY DRISCOLL (1937-1968) starred as ...

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Will Bazaar del Mundo Become Squibob Square?

City Lights | Old Town
Published May 27, 2004

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. And if you yourself are broke, only fix things that are draining you financially -- not things that are filling your coffers. It seems basic. But the State of ...

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