What Exactly is St. Elmo’s Fire?

What Exactly is St. Elmo’s Fire?

Seen as a continuously glowing orb of blue or violet and often accompanied by a hissing sound, St. Elmo’s fire has been confused with both fire and lightning, when it’s truly a unique phenomenon. The eerie effect is produced by something known as a coronal discharge,...
Spotting “Patches”, the rare speckled dolphin

Spotting “Patches”, the rare speckled dolphin

Throughout the summer months dolphins sightings off the California coastline are quite common, but this year some San Diegans were lucky enough to spot one special dolphin swimming with a pod just off the Dana Point headlands.   Affectionately referred to as...
Del Mar Opening Day

Del Mar Opening Day

It’s that time of year again! Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack is this Wednesday, July 19th. As one of the largest events in San Diego County, Opening Day is sure to attract large crowds. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is expecting upwards of 40,000 guests on...
San Diego Pride is Here!

San Diego Pride is Here!

It’s Pride Weekend in San Diego, and there are tons of great events happening all over town! San Diego Pride has been active for over 40 years supporting the LGBTQ+ community and is a fixture here in San Diego. San Diego Pride started in 1976 with the Center for...
Feature Friday: The Californian

Feature Friday: The Californian

In this week’s Feature Friday, we’ll explore the Californian, the official tall ship of the State of California. This schooner was built in 1984 and has graced the San Diego Bay since 2002. The Californian was launched in 1984 to commemorate the Summer...
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