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Abby Hamblin
Abby Hamblin is the guides editor for The San Diego Union-Tribune and has also worked at the publication as an opinion editor and producer, engagement editor and editorial board member. Her work also includes overseeing Pacific San Diego and its biweekly newsletters, web editing and audience engagement efforts such as news alerts, live blogging and social media. She has also worked as an audience engagement editor for Southern California News Group and a city government reporter for The Santa Maria Times. Hamblin earned a journalism degree from Point Loma Nazarene University, where she has also served as an adjunct professor. She has won several awards from the Society of Professional Journalists for reporting and digital publishing, including a first place podcast in the audio division, first place b the digital division, and the 2021 Diversity Prize.
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In June, locals can see comedy and drag shows, participate in fundraisers and community events and more for Pride

‘Love Island USA’ casting event coming to San Diego to find next islander
The popular Peacock streaming series is looking for its next star with a casting call and pop-up event

Find free outdoor summer concerts at lakes, beaches and parks in San Diego
Locals can take along picnics to listen to live music at lakes, beaches and parks from May and June into the early fall months

How to help San Diegans affected by the plane crash in Murphy Canyon neighborhood
Donations are being accepted for families affected by Thursday's plane crash. Here's how to help.

How and where to see outdoor movies this summer in Chula Vista
Movies in Memorial will bring film screening events to Memorial Park. Movies in the Moonlight returns to various locations.

Fans can now buy exclusive merch designed by Padres’ wives and girlfriends
Wives and girlfriends of Padres players helped to create a new lineup of gear for fans.

24 free things to do with kids in San Diego County
This list of free activities includes story time events, nature walks, sports and more options across the region

San Diego’s Tinika Wyatt advances to the playoff rounds of NBC’s ‘The Voice’
The 51-year-old Gospel singer will next compete in the playoff stage after surviving battle and knockout rounds

These San Diego County brunch spots are offering something special for Easter
Find the Easter Bunny, live music, special desserts and other holiday fun at these brunch spots for the holiday weekend

Estos museos de San Diego tienen horarios más amplios para los noctámbulos y para explorar después del trabajo
Aquí hay algunas opciones para visitar museos después de las 5 p. m.

These San Diego museums have later hours for night owls and after-work exploring
While many of San Diego County's museums are only open during day-time hours, here are some options for after 5 p.m.

How to watch San Diego State’s First Four NCAA Tournament game against North Carolina
The San Diego State men's basketball team plays its first tournament game Tuesday. Watch the Aztecs on television or online or consider one of these watch parties

6 local galleries together, invite public to special events during new ‘Gallery Month’
Find artist talks, live demonstrations and other activities taking place throughout March around central San Diego

The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: Feb. 7-9
Our list of top things to do this weekend includes concerts, a Black History Month celebration, a Lunar New Year event and more

San Diego’s almost monday riding high off No. 1 hit on Alternative charts ahead of SOMA show
With roots in San Marcos, Escondido and Leucadia, almost monday now plays on stages around the world

Museum Month is here: These are just 10 of the interesting exhibits you can visit
San Diego County and Tijuana museums open their doors for half-price ission during the month of February

Tres organizaciones de San Diego están recaudando fondos para las víctimas de los incendios en L.A.
Aquí hay algunas formas en las que los residentes de San Diego pueden ayudar a las víctimas

3 San Diego organizations raising funds or collecting donations for L.A. wildfire victims
Here are some of the ways San Diegans can help victims of wildfires in L.A. County

These apps and alert programs can help San Diegans prepare and get notifications during a wildfire
San Diego County residents can sign up for a variety of alert programs and apps that will help them prepare for and navigate a wildfire

A bucket list of 50 free things to do in San Diego County in 2025
Our list of things to do across the San Diego region includes hiking, major events, holiday activities, concerts and more

Our best and brightest guide to holiday fun and events through New Year’s Day in San Diego County
The calendar of holiday events in San Diego County has reached a high point with just a few days to go until Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve.

‘Una responsabilidad moral’: El Museo de la Mujer continúa reclamando espacio en San Diego
El Museo de la Mujer de California se muda y se convierte en un programa del Centro de Historia de San Diego

Will Smith announces new single in San Diego while greeting fans in North Park
The rapper, actor and author mingled with fans near the North Park Mini Park

How to celebrate New Year’s Eve at parties, festivals and fancy dinners
Festivities in San Diego County for New Year's Eve include champagne toasts, caviar, cruises and music festivals

‘A moral responsibility’: Women’s Museum continues to claim space in San Diego
The Women's Museum of California is moving to and becoming a program of the San Diego History Center

How long will it take to get election results in San Diego County?
Here's everything you need to know as you wait for results on Election Night

Where to watch scary movies and Halloween favorites at theaters across San Diego County
Where to see "Hocus Pocus," "Hereditary" and other scary or family-friendly Halloween films in through Oct. 31

2024 in San Diego County: A look at the year in pictures from the Union-Tribune
Photos from Union-Tribune photographers capture essential moments and scenes from 2025 in San Diego County

Mookie Betts and Fernando Tatis Jr. did a podcast together in the middle of the current Padres-Dodgers series
Betts interviewed Tatis Jr. on his show for Bleacher Report, "On Base with Mookie Betts"

There’s still time for overseas and military voters to for the 2024 U.S. elections
Here's what U.S. military personnel and Americans living abroad need to know to vote in the 2024 general election

‘Ella es simplemente mágica’: fanáticos se despiden de Alex Morgan en el Snapdragon Stadium de San Diego
Fue una noche emotiva para Alex Morgan, quien estuvo rodeada por una multitud de 26,516 fanáticos para su último juego.

‘She’s just so magical’: Fans say goodbye to Alex Morgan at Snapdragon Stadium
It was an emotional night for Alex Morgan, who was surrounded by a crowd of 26,516 fans for her last-ever game

‘A peerless icon of the global game’: Soccer world reacts to retirement announcement from Alex Morgan
Lindsay Horan, Mallory Swanson, Sam Mewis and other voices from the soccer world react to the news of Alex Morgan's retirement

Guía para mantenerse seguro y saludable durante la ola de calor en el condado de San Diego
Los residentes de San Diego pueden acudir a zonas frescas y seguir otros consejos para evitar enfermedades relacionadas con el calor

A guide to staying safe and healthy during San Diego County’s latest heat wave
San Diegans can head to cool zones and follow other tips to avoid heat illnesses during periods of excessive heat

Todo lo que debes saber para ver a los pandas gigantes en el Zoológico de San Diego
Los visitantes deberán seguir algunos pasos únicos para ver a los pandas gigantes

How to see the return of the giant pandas at the San Diego Zoo
Zoo visitors will need to follow a few unique steps to see the giant pandas, or try a new walking tour option

45 free or really cheap things to do in San Diego County
Visit Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, ride a train, watch a free concert and more for free or less than $10

The San Diego Union-Tribune’s 2024 Voter Guide is here to help you cast your ballot
Everything you need to know to vote in San Diego County

Comic-Con 2024: The best things we saw Saturday
Saturday at Comic-Con, Marvel took to spotlight, and crowds swarmed the Gaslamp Quarter. Here's what we saw.

Comic-Con 2024: The best things we saw Friday
Friday at Comic-Con, "The Boys" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" took the stage

Burnt food in employee area causes emergency announcement at Comic-Con
An emergency announcement could be heard over a loud speaker at Comic-Con on Friday

Comic-Con 2024: The best things we saw Thursday
Thursday at Comic-Con was the first official day for the annual pop culture event at the San Diego Convention Center. Here's what we saw.

Comic-Con 2024: The best things we saw at Preview Night
Wednesday night at Comic-Con brought the first wave of fans to the San Diego Convention Center. Here's what we saw.

Our ultimate guide to Comic-Con 2024: Here’s everything we know
Comic-Con is back in San Diego and our reporters, photographers and editors are sharing tips, up-close looks at the event and more

Comic-Con 2024: 26 things you need to know
The county's largest convention arrives Wednesday with thousands of events, exhibitors, appearances and vendors. Here are 26 highlights

TV, movie stars and other celebrities to expect in San Diego for Comic-Con
Stars of some of the biggest TV shows and films will arrive in San Diego this month for the annual return of Comic-Con International. From July 24 to July 28,...

31 things to do outside Comic-Con without a badge
Couldn’t get a San Diego Comic-Con badge this year? No need to fear — there’s still plenty to do and see outside of the convention.

How to summer reading challenges across San Diego County — even for adults
Readers from Imperial Beach to Borrego Springs and Oceanside can in summer reading activities at their local libraries

Where to find free outdoor movies in parks across San Diego County this summer
San Diego County's series of more than 100 summer movie screenings in various parks returns this Friday with a showing of "Barbie."Locals can meet at Waterfront Park in downtown San...

San Diego Book Crawl returning with new shuttle for tour of local independent bookstores
In a time of AI girlfriends, deepfake videos and 3D printed rockets, a product made with ink, paper, glue and thread is still a source for celebration: books.Independent bookstores around...

San Diego Book Crawl returning with new shuttle for tour of local independent bookstores
In a time of AI girlfriends, deepfake videos and 3D printed rockets, a product made with ink, paper, glue and thread is still a source for celebration: books.Independent bookstores around...

How to watch San Diego State’s Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament game against UConn
The fifth-seeded San Diego State men's basketball team will play the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, the University of Connecticut, in a Sweet 16 game on Thursday.The...

How to watch San Diego State’s second-round NCAA Tournament game against Yale
The fifth-seeded San Diego State men's basketball team will play 13th-seeded Yale in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. San Diego State made a historic tournament run...

How to watch SDSU’s first-round NCAA Tournament game against UAB
The San Diego State men's basketball team will play Alabama-Birmingham in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The Aztecs are the No. 5 seed in the East...

Find egg hunts and bunnies among these 13 Easter brunch or dinner options in San Diego
San Diego County's brunch and dinner spots are serving up dishes for Easter weekend, ranging from traditional breakfast items to a local favorite, a California burrito, made with prime rib.This...

These are the available shelters for San Diego County residents impacted by flooding
The Red Cross, San Diego County emergency services and other organizations are offering various services, outreach and and other resources for San Diego County residents impacted by flooding from the...

Here’s what’s closed, canceled or postponed in San Diego County after Jan. 22 storm
Widespread flooding from a rare, explosive rain event has impacted homes, businesses and communities across San Diego County. As first responders, emergency services, nonprofit organizations, volunteers and other personnel work...

Museum Month returning in February with half off ission and new locations
When the San Diego Museum Council's annual Museum Month celebration takes place in February, it will return with with several new participants and plans to expand to Baja California.More than...

The San Diego Museum of Art just added another free-ission day
Visitors to the San Diego Museum of Art have a new opportunity to explore its unique collections and exhibits free of charge.General ission will be completely free for all guests...

San Diego date ideas for any pair of lovers or friends in 2024
When The San Diego Union-Tribune's guides team created a list of first date ideas in 2023, it eventually became one of the most-read guides of the year.So for 2024, the...

Opciones de fiesta y cena para pasar Ano Nuevo en el condado de San Diego
La amplia oferta de actividades de fin de año en San Diego incluye cenas, bailes, fiestas en la alberca, cruceros en barco y festivales de música.Estas son algunas de las...

Party and dinner options for spending New Year’s Eve in San Diego County
San Diego's wide range of options for New Year's Eve activities include dinner, dancing, a swimming party, a boat cruise and a music festival.Here are just a few of the...

Where to find festive and fancy holiday drinks and cocktails in San Diego
The post-Thanksgiving holiday stretch is known for its trays, piles and plates of chocolate, gingerbread, sugar cookies, yule log cakes, fruitcake and all things covered in peppermint.But don't underestimate a...

Get into the holiday spirit with these 9 ice skating rinks in San Diego
San Diego may be known for its mild winters, but that doesn't mean residents and visitors can't experience a little winter wonderland at ice skating rinks around the county. Some...

‘An incredible man’: Fans, baseball world, city leaders react to loss of Padres chairman
Tuesday's death of Padres Chairman Peter Seidler brought an outpouring of love, respect and sadness among fans, San Diego community leaders and the baseball world.Padres Chairman Peter Seidler dies at...

5 glorious pieces of pumpkin pie to try at San Diego County bakeries
It's easy to understand why pumpkin pie is a classic American dessert: Every U.S. state produces pumpkins. California is second only to Illinois when it comes to states with the...

How to prepare for a hurricane or tropical storm in San Diego County
Hurricanes and tropical storms are far less common in California than earthquakes, but several have moved within range of San Diego over the years in a way required locals to...

San Diego County’s scariest haunted houses and trails, ranked
Spooky season has officially commenced in San Diego, and you should be afraid... very afraid.Across the county, haunted locales are horrifying visitors who dare to enter, including an abandoned amusement...

A guide to Southern California’s scariest Halloween-season thrills and chills
It's haunting season once again in Southern California, where theme parks, theaters, fairgrounds and more fill up with spooky fare for all ages. Here's a look at some of the...

A guide to Southern California’s scariest Halloween-season thrills and chills
It's haunting season once again in Southern California, where theme parks, theaters, fairgrounds and more fill up with spooky fare for all ages. Here's a look at some of the...

A guide to Southern California’s scariest Halloween-season thrills and chills
It's haunting season once again in Southern California, where theme parks, theaters, fairgrounds and more fill up with spooky fare for all ages. Here's a look at some of the...

A guide to Southern California’s scariest Halloween-season thrills and chills
It's haunting season once again in Southern California, where theme parks, theaters, fairgrounds and more fill up with spooky fare for all ages. Here's a look at some of the...

9 San Diego TV shows or movies you can watch on streaming right now
Finding a new TV show or movie to watch among the current bounty of options on dozens of streaming platforms is overwhelming.Here's a fresh idea: take a look at some...

Summer isn’t over yet – here are 17 outdoor destinations in San Diego to enjoy with friends, family
San Diego County is an ideal place for lovers of the outdoors, with the ocean, bays and lakes to enjoy in addition to mountains, valleys and desert and forest landscapes.Trails...

12 of the best things we saw Saturday at Comic-Con
One of the biggest days at Comic-Con International in San Diego is Saturday.A walk through downtown during the afternoon is a sight to behold. You'll see cosplayers eating hamburgers or...

16 of the best things we saw Friday at Comic-Con 2023
It's finally the weekend and Comic-Con is hitting full force. FULL COMIC-CON COVERAGE: Comic-Con 2023Friday at the convention center, there were cosplayers everywhere, including a special Barbie-themed meetup. Jamie Lee Curtis...

Comic-Con 2023: 9 of the best things we saw at Preview Night
Comic-Con has returned to downtown San Diego, and Preview Night on Wednesday offered an early glimpse at what fans will see over the next four days inside and outside of...

Your guide to things to do outside Comic-Con without a badge
Tens of thousands of people from across the country and all over the world will arrive in San Diego to attend Comic-Con, but it's also an occasion locals can enjoy.The...

How to watch SDSU in the NCAA championship game: TV channel, livestream, watch parties
The San Diego State men's basketball team will play the University of Connecticut in the championship of the NCAA tournament on Monday The Aztecs advanced after defeating Florida Atlantic University...

‘San Diego’s favorite son’ Rey Mysterio inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
Chula Vista native Oscar Gutiérrez, known around the world as Rey Mysterio, ed the WWE Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Friday."Thank you...

Como ver a SDSU en la Final Four: Canal de TV, livestream, fiestas para ver el juego
El equipo masculino de basquetbol de San Diego State jugará el sábado contra la Florida Atlantic University en la Final Four del torneo de la NCAA. Los Aztecs avanzaron tras...

23 brunch options for Easter 2023 in San Diego
Easter brunch is made easy in San Diego, with restaurants across the county offering exclusive holiday menus or specialty dishes. Here are 23 options for Easter Sunday. Reservations are recommended...

How to watch SDSU in the Final Four: TV channel, livestream, watch parties
The San Diego State men's basketball team will play Florida Atlantic University in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament on Saturday. The Aztecs advanced after defeating Creighton University on...

How to watch San Diego State’s Elite Eight NCAA Tournament game against Creighton
The San Diego State men's basketball team will play Creighton University in the Elite 8 of the NCAA tournament on Sunday. The Aztecs advanced after defeating University of Alabama on...

How to watch San Diego State’s NCAA Tournament game against Alabama
San Diego State will take on the top-seeded Alabama in the NCAA men's basketball tournament Friday for a chance to go to the Elite 8 for the first time in...

How to watch San Diego State’s second-round NCAA Tournament game against Furman
The San Diego State men's basketball team will play Furman University in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday. The Aztecs advanced after defeating College of Charleston on...

How to watch San Diego State’s first-round NCAA Tournament game against College of Charleston
The San Diego State men's basketball team will play College of Charleston in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday. The Aztecs are the fifth seed in the...

Warnings and safety tips you need to know for this weekend’s storm in San Diego County
San Diego County is in the midst of a "major and unusual storm" with various advisories and warnings in effect and officials asking the public to "hunker down and avoid...

33 San Diego first date ideas you’ll both be excited to go on
You’ve matched with someone on a dating app or website who seems perfect for you. Or maybe you finally mustered up the courage to ask out the person you sit...

San Diego journalism with gifts and merch from our store
There are so many reasons to give someone the gift of a subscription to The San Diego Union-Tribune.It's San Diego’s largest media company and its oldest business, dating back to...

San Diego designers and clothing companies with these gift ideas
When it comes to fashion, San Diego has more to talk about than just what to wear to the beach.Many local designers are putting sustainability first to avoid contributing to...

How do San Diego and Philadelphia match up? We compared these NLCS cities.
San Diego and Philadelphia have each produced playoff-caliber teams who are competing against each other in the National League Championship Series.The games in this series — between the Padres and...

12 things to know about being a Padres fan in 2022
For the first time since 1998, the San Diego Padres are in the National League Championship Series.Padres fever has hit the county again with fans wearing current player jerseys such...

Your guide to Padres fandom, from the new rally goose to the ‘LFGSD’ unofficial motto
For the first time since 1998, the San Diego Padres are in the National League Championship Series.Padres fever has hit the county again with fans wearing current player jerseys such...

New to the Padres? Here are 11 things you need to know
San Diego has a die-hard Padres fan base.All you have to do is look at social media footage of postgame celebrations after the team's National League Division Series victory over...

Otono en San Diego: 26 eventos de Halloween, Dia de los Muertos y otros eventos otonales en todo el condado
Con las últimas semanas de verano en San Diego, que incluyen una importante ola de calor, las temperaturas más frescas y las actividades de otoño no podrían ser más bienvenidas.Desde...

Live Nation announces Club for Observatory North Park and House of Blues San Diego
San Diego music fans can buy a new "Club " from Live Nation and gain access to general ission concerts at House of Blues San Diego or Observatory North Park...

Live Nation announces Club for Observatory North Park and House of Blues San Diego
San Diego music fans can buy a new "Club " from Live Nation and gain access to general ission concerts at House of Blues San Diego or Observatory North Park...

45 fall things to do in San Diego, including Halloween and Oktoberfest events
With the last few weeks of summer in San Diego including a major heat wave, cooler temperatures and fall activities could not be more welcome.From autumn-inspired beer to trick-or-treating, there...