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Inigo's San Diego Blog April 2008 Archive

By Inigo Figuracion, About.com Guide to San Diego since 2002

New Children's Museum Opens Doors to Community, May 4

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Think, play, create is the theme of the New Children's Museum. And after a couple of years with no real home, the museum for children is ready to re-open its ... Read More

Red Bull Air Races Fly Into San Diego, May 9 & 10

Monday April 28, 2008
Some 50,000 people turn out to watch the Red Bull Air Races on San Diego Bay, and it has become a real spectacle in an amazing setting over the water. ... Read More

Shark Kills Man Off Solana Beach

Friday April 25, 2008
A shark attacked and killed a man swimming in the waters off Solana Beach in San Diego County on Friday morning. The man, believed to be between 55-60 years old, ... Read More

San Diego's Carly Smithson is Voted Off 'Idol'

Thursday April 24, 2008
In the end, even Jesus Christ Superstar couldn't save San Diego's favorite Irish lass, Carly Smithson, from moving on to the next round of "American Idol." Smithson, who this week ... Read More

This Week's Concert Highlights: Black Crowes, Def Leppard, Avril Lavigne

Thursday April 24, 2008
Late April in San Diego means the concert season is heating up, especially the outdoor concert season. This week, there are several interesting musical highlights, including the return of the ... Read More

San Diego Gas Prices Edging Closer to $4 a Gallon

Tuesday April 22, 2008
If you think that gas prices around San Diego have suddenly skyrocketed after a recent lull, well you're right. A Union-Tribune article pointed out that there have been more than ... Read More

San Diego Taco Tips: MyBertos Helps You Find "YourBertos"

Monday April 21, 2008
Tacos, ahhh, tacos. With San Diego being a border city, it's no wonder that Mexican food is such an ingrained way of life for most San Diegans. Mexican food is ... Read More

Housing Prices Head Into the Basement; SoCal Prices Lowest Since 2004

Thursday April 17, 2008
Typically, the spring brings a bit of a boost to home sales in Southern California, but this year saw a record dive in median home prices, continuing the downward spiral ... Read More

First-Ever Moto X World Championships Roar Into Qualcomm

Tuesday April 8, 2008
If you've ever watched the X-Games on TV, you know how extreme some of these sports are. And one of the most insane sports is Moto X - especially the ... Read More

From Burp to Chirp: Coors Makes Way for Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

Saturday April 5, 2008
When it comes to venue sponsorships, there is no shame as long as a company is willing to ante up the bucks. Here in San Diego we have Petco Park, ... Read More

Carly Smithson's San Diego

Thursday April 3, 2008
So, now that Carly Smithson continues to advance deep into this season's American Idol competition, the San Diego resident (by way of Dublin) is garnering more and more of a ... Read More

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