Bring your mom to Horton Plaza and entry her into the Chief Health Officer Contest and Sweepstakes on Thursday, July 3. There's prizes and more!

Celebrate our Independence Day with one of the most amazing fireworks shows fired off of barges located throughout San Diego Bay.

Enjoy wine flights from Raymond Winery, a surprise gift from Frederick’s of Hollywood, and wonderful music; all with a fabulous view of Downtown. Flight Night is Thursday, July 17 at Napa Valley Grille.

Celebrate our diverse community at the San Diego LGBT Pride Parade on Saturday, July 19.

Savor summer sippers at a Whole Foods Market Mix and Mingle on Thursday, July 10. Beverages to quench your summertime thirst paired with yummy summer food samples.

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Twilight in the Park Concert presents U. S. Navy Bank Southwest performing patriotic, inspirational melodies on Wednesday, July 2.

Twilight in the Park Concert presents Tinku performing music from Latin countries on Thursday, July 10.

The International Summer Organ Festival presents Christoph Bull, a "rising star” concert organist on Monday, July 14.

Twilight in the Park Concert presents Hollywood Steel Drum Band performing beating sounds of music on Tuesday, July 22.

Movie on the Green: The Shop Around the Corner. Enjoy a romantic comedy under the stars on Thursday, July 31.

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Have you ever had your pupils dilated? Not so comfortable, is it? Dr. Douglas Swanson is able to look more deeply into your eyes without the unpleasant side effects of blurry vision and your eyes being sensitive to light hours after. Your eyes are the window into the world, when was the last time you had an eye exam?

Are you awakened from a deep sleep by a poke in the back and someone whispering, “honey roll over, you’re snoring”? Or perhaps you are unable to sleep because your bedmate is busily sawing logs to the tune of a laughing hyena? Dr. David Duguid can help you and your significant other have a blissful night’s sleep.

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At long last, the Downtown Quiet Zone construction documents are nearing 100% completion. During July, the Quiet Zone item comes before CCDC and CCAC.

And, there’s more Quiet Zone news. Information about the horn level, crossing gate bells, and the conversion of G Street. Find out the latest!

The chosen design teams will submit their proposals for the Civic Center Complex to CCDC on July 18. Look for upcoming meetings to vet the plans and possible options.

After what seems like forever, construction of the Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge will begin during July.

The Ad Hoc Airport Regional Policy Committee is exploring the long range build out of Lindberg Field. Read all about it.

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Which do you prefer, progress and prosperity or dreams and daisies? – a political ad in the San Diego Union, January 21, 1917

The debate of industry versus quality of life began in our city nearly a century ago during the 1917 mayoral campaign between George Marston and Louis Wilde.

It seems our political mindset hasn’t progressed; the debate still rages on.

I question: Why can’t we have both – prosperity and daisies?

Read what your neighbors say.

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