John Eger, Author at Times of San Diego

The Plaza de Panama fountain spouts water in front of The San Diego Museum of Art. Decorative tiles line the walls of the fountain. Three statues, portraits, shields, and other icons are displayed in the ornate facade of the Museum of Art.

Opinion: Let’s be thankful the city budget ultimately protected the arts

by John Eger June 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.June 18, 2026, 2:05 p.m.

Mature policy making does not force a choice between infrastructure and imagination, or between economic growth and cultural expression.

Opinion: AI is coming to the San Diego economy — we need to get ready

by John Eger June 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.June 10, 2026, 12:36 p.m.

California and U.S. flags

Opinion: It’s time for radical action in San Diego — and worldwide

by John Eger May 15, 2026, 3:40 p.m.May 14, 2026, 9:47 p.m.

The Mingei International Museum is free to the public over the Labor Day weekend. Photo by Chris Stone

Opinion: The remarkable rise of art therapy for San Diego health

by John Eger March 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m.March 11, 2026, 8:24 a.m.

Photographing murals

Opinion: Why American cities must invest in the creative economy

by John Eger Feb. 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Feb. 20, 2026, 6:10 p.m.

Opinion: A vibrant San Diego must take art and culture to the streets

by John Eger Jan. 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Jan. 12, 2026, 8:49 a.m.

Newsom and Xi

Opinion: California pioneering regional solutions to national problems

by John Eger Jan. 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Jan. 6, 2026, 8:33 a.m.

Google data center

Opinion: AI could help companies find and hire truly creative people

by John Eger Dec. 29, 2025, 10:00 a.m.Dec. 29, 2025, 7:34 a.m.

College graduates

Opinion: Your college major matters less than learning how to learn

by John Eger Dec. 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m.Dec. 20, 2025, 5:45 p.m.

Meta booth at trade show

Opinion: Congress must rein in social media’s misinformation and hate

by John Eger Dec. 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m.Dec. 8, 2025, 12:04 p.m.

Art design architecture policy

Opinion: If mayors ruled the world, it would be a better place for all of us

by John Eger Dec. 1, 2025, 10:00 a.m.Dec. 4, 2025, 10:26 a.m.

Soap Factory

Opinion: A San Diego arts organization helps build the new American economy

by John Eger Nov. 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m.Nov. 12, 2025, 12:33 p.m.

Opinion: Protests Growing as America’s artists rise to defend democracy

by John Eger Oct. 29, 2025, 10:35 a.m.Oct. 29, 2025, 10:40 a.m.

Artwork at MCASD

Opinion: Why tech executives are sending their children to art school

by John Eger Oct. 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m.Oct. 16, 2025, 9:15 a.m.