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Surfers carry a yellow longboard along the beach: a woman in a sunhat and scarf leads a man in a wetsuit beside the ocean.

MarketInk: Clearpoint Agency adds Mezo Beverages as new client

by Rick Griffin Sept. 20, 2026, 4:00 p.m.Sept. 20, 2026, 3:24 p.m.

Mezo Beverages was founded by San Diegans Troy Brajkovich, a filmmaker, and Spencer Johnson, an executive chief.

Children scoop up dirt with shovels.

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Oak Park breaks ground on ‘feel good project’ — much-needed new library at edge of Chollas Lake Park

by Mireya Miner • Times of San Diego May 14, 2026, 3:59 p.m.May 15, 2026, 12:51 p.m.

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More than just a place with books: Library Foundation warns of budget cut ripple effects

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego April 29, 2026, 1:45 p.m.April 29, 2026, 6:26 p.m.

Heroic librarian, born on this day in 1906, brought light to Japanese children in internment camps

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego March 19, 2026, 4:45 p.m.March 19, 2026, 6:18 p.m.

San Diego Public Library self-check machine

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San Diego Public Library to hold Winter Reading Challenge through January

by City News Service Dec. 30, 2025, 10:35 a.m.Dec. 30, 2025, 10:35 a.m.

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Banned Books Week is drawing to a close – but censorship attempts aren’t

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Oct. 9, 2025, 2:29 p.m.Oct. 9, 2025, 4:20 p.m.

The Bible along with books about serial killers and vampires were for sale at the Oddities and Curiosities Fare in Del Mar.

Life

Celebrate Banned Books Week with the San Diego Public Library

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Oct. 5, 2025, 8:05 a.m.Oct. 5, 2025, 8:06 a.m.

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Zombies take over San Diego library, but for a good cause – safety

by Esmeralda Hernandez • Times of San Diego Aug. 27, 2025, 3:21 p.m.Aug. 28, 2025, 5:51 p.m.

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Opinion: San Diego’s strong support for libraries is vital amid growing book bans

by John Eger Aug. 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m.Aug. 11, 2025, 5:09 a.m.

Taxes, fees and more: How much San Diego’s new city budget will cost you

by Madeline Nguyen • Times of San Diego July 24, 2025, 8:28 a.m.July 28, 2025, 10:33 a.m.

Portraits of two adult graduates who earned their high school diplomas.

In El Cajon ceremony, 30 set to graduate from county library’s free adult high school

by James Miller • Times of San Diego June 11, 2025, 9:38 p.m.June 12, 2025, 7:11 a.m.

Library encourages readers, gamers to ‘Level Up’ with summer reading program

by City News Service June 7, 2025, 8:12 a.m.June 7, 2025, 8:27 a.m.

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Budget Review panel to address department funding as San Diego faces $258M deficit

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego May 1, 2025, 9:45 a.m.April 30, 2025, 9:10 p.m.

Barrier Breakers traveling exhibit comes to the Central Library April 15 (Photo retrieved from Negro League Baseball Museum website)

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Padres team up with Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for exhibit at Central Library

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego April 13, 2025, 11:18 p.m.April 14, 2025, 7:39 a.m.