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Three men can be seen at the front of a stage, each with guitars in hand, performing. A platform with stairs, is in the background, with a drum set visible to the right.

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Night Ranger’s long-awaited return to Del Mar delivers nostalgia – but frustration too

by Donovan Roche • Special to Times of San Diego June 22, 2026, 10:33 a.m.June 22, 2026, 10:34 a.m.

Performing beneath the glow of carnival rides, Night Ranger delivered moments that reminded fans why the band remains a fixture on the classic-rock circuit.

An artist poses alongside a collection of his hand-drawn illustrations.

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PBS star and Carlsbad native who taught America to draw is coming to a summer camp near you

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego June 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.June 12, 2026, 8:13 p.m.

San Diego County Fair Roundup

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego June 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m.June 9, 2026, 1:30 p.m.

Two kids excitedly gaze at a glowing pop-up book depicting a Ferris wheel and attractions, with fairground lights in the background, evoking wonder and joy.

MarketInk: SD County Fair wields record $1.3 million ad budget for 2026 season

by Rick Griffin June 7, 2026, 3:00 p.m.June 7, 2026, 12:56 p.m.

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Telling tales – San Diego County Fair unveils 2026 theme

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego Oct. 14, 2025, 3:59 p.m.Oct. 14, 2025, 4:00 p.m.

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San Diego County Fair food program delivers 2,800 meals to families

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 25, 2025, 11:58 a.m.July 25, 2025, 3:09 p.m.

San Diego County Fair in Del Mar.

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A paw-sitive success: San Diego County Fair’s ‘Pet-tacular’ season draws 874,000 guests

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 7, 2025, 12:11 p.m.July 28, 2025, 4:48 p.m.

San Diego County Fair in Del Mar.

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Hundreds of lost items still unclaimed at San Diego County Fair

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 5, 2025, 12:48 p.m.July 5, 2025, 12:49 p.m.

Big Bay Boom

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San Diego Weekend Guide: July 3-6 – Independence Day Edition

by Editor July 3, 2025, 1:34 p.m.July 3, 2025, 1:35 p.m.

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Where’s the party? Everywhere if you’re looking for concerts in San Diego this summer

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego June 19, 2025, 4:52 p.m.June 19, 2025, 4:52 p.m.

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San Diego Weekend Guide: June 13-15 – Father’s Day Edition

by Editor June 13, 2025, 5:55 a.m.June 13, 2025, 12:15 a.m.

San Diego County Fair in Del Mar.

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2025 San Diego County Fair in Del Mar: What you need to know

by Luis Monteagudo Jr. • Times of San Diego and Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego June 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m.July 1, 2025, 1:39 p.m.

MarketInk: A 5-year-old went to the fair — and now is communications chief

by Rick Griffin June 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m.June 8, 2025, 8:25 p.m.