By Johnny McDonald The San Diego Padres might best be described as Major League Baseball’s ambassadors to Mexico. In past...

By Johnny McDonald Editor’s Note: This is Johnny McDonald’s last Exploring Balboa Park column, as he informed this editor of...

By Johnny McDonald Leonardo da Vinci remains one of history’s most fascinating people, not only for his famous paintings, but...

By Johnny McDonald A 75-foot mural along Wegeforth Bowl’s outside wall will depict countless San Diego Zoo achievements and serve...

By Johnny McDonald Museums have scattered exhibit themes from concept cars, a blend of music and art, remembrances of World...

By Johnny McDonald Kids in space Youngsters attending Aerosummer classes at the Air & Space Museum are acquiring many facets...

By Johnny McDonald Coney copies Amusement parks have been a happy part of life since the 1800s with thrill rides,...

By Johnny McDonald Twilight The traditional summer Twilight in the Park concerts will have a Centennial twist this year. “We’ll have...

By Johnny McDonald After two years of planning, the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) will celebrate its 70th...

By Johnny McDonald Natural History Museum’s botany curator said it was bizarre the way San Diego’s weather pattern has changed the...