Beach and Bay Press: May 22, 2026
Beach & Bay Press highlights Wreck Alley’s sunken ships as a premier dive site, new state law SB 79 enabling denser housing near transit stations, SeaWorld’s revamped Shark Encounter, SDPD’s high overtime costs, and District 2 candidates debating coastal issues.
‘Grief will not be the end of this story’: San Diego’s Muslims mourn community members following the deadly Islamic Center attack
San Diego’s Muslims is still processing and mourning the attack on their community — and the deaths of their friends — this week.
Hundreds attend vigil for victims of Islamic Center attack
Amin Abdullah, the security guard, helped stop further bloodshed by exchanging gunfire with the assailants before he was killed.
Senior Panel gives upcoming Mission Bay High grads chance to reflect, offer advice
On May 13, the Mission Bay Cluster Committee hosted the 2026 Senior Panel in the library at Mission Bay High School. The purpose of the Senior Panel is to hear directly from graduating seniors about their four-year experience at Mission Bay High. The eight seniors participating were nominated by teachers and school staff. The cluster…
Higher and larger housing units will soon come to San Diego transit stops, thanks to Senate Bill 79
Senate Bill 79 will soon go into law. The city and pro-developers discuss the impact and how the city looks to implement it.
Candidates focus on coastal issues at District 2 forum at Mission Bay resort
The seven candidates vying for San Diego’s District 2 seat took questions on the city budget, homelessness, public safety and more.
Beach club owner behind push to create Mission Bay Park Conservancy
A conservancy for Mission Bay Park would accomplish a number of purposes, including keeping restrooms slated for seasonal closures open.
Point-in-time count not a reflection of reality, says services director
The Point-in-Time Count is conducted annually by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness at more than 50 sites throughout San Diego County.
Growlers owners want San Diego’s pro frisbee team to stand out. It’s a fight to make their ‘passion project’ take flight
The San Diego Growlers, part of the Ultimate Frisbee Association, are working hard to draw in fans focused on other teams – or the beach.
Why Mission Beach looks the way it does: Geography, limits, and history
Mission Beach sits between the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay, shaped by its unique coastal geography and its early development.
Community rallies to help historic Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club after a fire destroyed its headquarters
Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club forges ahead after May 9 fire that destroyed its headquarters and threatened historic building.
Starving seabirds line San Diego’s coast. Rising ocean temperatures are to blame
Dead birds are dotting the California coastline due to warmer-than-usual ocean waters.
Court hearing delayed for man charged with stabbing three guards outside Mavericks in Pacific Beach
Hearing delayed for man suspected of stabbing three guards at the entrance of Mavericks Beach Club in Pacific Beach in October 2025.
Beach and Bay Press: May 8, 2026
Beach & Bay Press spotlights San Diego banning remote work beach meet-ups at Law Street Beach in PB, requiring permits after mess from a March event — the latest in crackdowns on yoga classes and pop-up DJs. New playground underway at Fanuel Street Park as part of broader Mission Bay upgrades.
Mission Bay High Para athlete commits to SDSU for track
Mission Bay High School Para athlete Chris Adamson has committed to San Diego State University’s Adapted Athletics Program as a T-11 (totally blind) athlete.
‘Wreck Alley’ off Mission Beach is a premier West Coast dive spot
Roughly two miles west of the Giant Dipper roller coaster at Mission Beach, a once sandy ocean floor is now an underwater refuge for marine life and divers.
Highbrow, lowbrow, and everything in between: San Diego’s live music roundup
San Diego’s spring music season is starting out strong in 2026, featuring everything from free opera to icons of punk rock.
San Diego artists and supporters speak out about cuts to art programs
Artists and residents in Pacific Beach and La Jolla speak out about cuts to arts programs.
New nonprofit begins effort to help complete Mission Bay Master Plan
Balboa Park has a similar conservancy, which uses private funding and a management team to protect the park.
Pacific Beach Chalcifica ADU project still alive despite default notice, resident opposition
Chalcifica’s three-parcel site located on Pacifica Drive and Chalcedony in Pacific Beach indicate the property is in default.
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