Michael Beausoleil

Michael Beausoleil

Senior Product Editor

Michael is based in San Diego, CA and joined 6AM City after working in higher education and a decade of creating digital content. When he’s not writing, he enjoys drinking coffee, watching competition reality shows, and discovering music.

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Real Estate
2024 San Diego real estate market predictions
Hannah Jones, Senior Economic Research Analyst for Realtor.com, helps us understand why the local housing market remains so hot.
January 26, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Parked cars on a rainy San Diego street by a traffic light. Water is rising in a bank next to the street.
Weather
San Diego’s State of Emergency explained
What does this mean for locals and why are the emergencies issued after the storms have passed?
January 24, 2024
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Play
New and coming-soon restaurants in San Diego
Dining in San Diego is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
January 23, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Asand transportation pipeline and orange mesh fencing on Solana Beach.
Development
Solana Beach and Encinitas begin 50-year beach replenishment project
The $32 million initiative aims to repair storm damage and address erosion that could lead to bluffs collapsing.
January 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
The lit-up stage at Lou Lou's Jungle Room at the LaFayette Hotel & Club, surrounded by tables with curvy red chairs.
Restaurants
Lou Lou’s Jungle Room will debut at LaFayette Hotel & Club
The space restored historic elements and will serve as a supper lounge and host live music performances.
January 18, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
ODESZA performs at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre with DJ tables and glowing blue lights.
Entertainment
24 San Diego concerts we’re excited to see in 2024
These shows prove that San Diego is a great city for live music, and they’re just a sample of the shows coming this year.
January 17, 2024
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The gate leading to the entrance of the OB Pier in Ocean Beach
Development
City of San Diego posts notice of demolition on the Ocean Beach Pier
The application announces intent to tear down and replace the landmark pier, but approval is pending a public hearing.
January 16, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
The OB Playhouse stage with red lighting set up for "The Rocky Horror Show."
Arts
The OB Playhouse will remain open after announcing its closure
The local theater signed a new, three-year lease thanks to community support, with a new production coming this month.
January 16, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
San Diego Zoo welcomes 4 baby monkeys
Three monkey species saw additions in the fourth quarter of 2023.
January 12, 2024
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A sign for the Balboa Park Cultural District with archways behind it.
City
Balboa Park begins creating its Projects Prioritization Framework
The effort aims to find an unbiased way to allocate funding so it makes the greatest impact on the park.
January 10, 2024
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MLK promenade in the Gaslamp Quarter.
City
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in San Diego
Where to remember the civil rights leader and event to observe MLK Day
January 9, 2024
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San Diego Sunset at Sunset Cliffs
City
Best locations to watch a winter San Diego sunset
Something about those winter skies just hit different.
January 8, 2024
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Crews preparing to install a pipeline at Miramar Reservoir
Development
City crews prepare to install underwater pipeline at Lake Miramar
This one-mile segment is part of the Pure Water Program that aims to turn recycled water into clean drinking water.
January 4, 2024
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Business
Longtime businesses that closed in 2023
These beloved businesses served San Diego for 10+ years but no longer exist in 2024.
January 4, 2024
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The San Diego City and County Administration Building.
Government
Five local laws that took effect on Jan. 1, 2024
These laws and regulations will impact San Diegans in the New Year.
January 2, 2024
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City
How to dispose of Christmas trees and holiday decorations in San Diego
Undeck the halls with these recycling and trash pickup tips.
December 22, 2023
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The Bea Evenson Fountain in Balboa Park
Culture
Every month in 2023 written as a ‘Friends’ episode title
This is the one with all of the months in 2023 defined by one major moment or thing.
December 21, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
WStoday: 2023 Kwanzaa celebrations in Winston-Salem
City
2023 Kwanzaa celebrations in Winston-Salem
The celebration focuses on traditional African values, which is centered around a unique theme over seven days.
December 20, 2023
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Events
Kwanzaa 2023 celebrations and events
These local events study the seven principles of Kwanzaa and celebrate family, community, and history.
December 19, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Sports
The 2023 DIRECTV Holiday Bowl returns to Petco Park
The annual college football game takes over the ballpark and brings more fun to downtown San Diego, including the Holiday Bowl Parade
December 19, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A street in East Village San Diego
Travel and Outdoors
San Diego adopts its first-ever Complete Streets Policy
Policy No. 900-23 aims to support the governing and development of city streets for all users, not just motorists.
December 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A signed "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" poster shows Guy Fieri and his message to Matt's BBQ, which says "Keep smokin'."
Culture
Portland restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
The Mayor of Flavortown has gotten a taste of the Rose City on many occasions.
December 13, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A girl trots on a horse at Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park.
Parks and Recreation
Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park opens in Lakeside
The park offers areas for horses and livestock, but will also be used as a daily outdoor space and for community gatherings.
December 13, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Seal at La Jolla Children's Pool
City
Pupping season marks closures at La Jolla Children’s Pool
Access will be restricted until May 15, 2024, but nearby locations in La Jolla are subject to year-round closures.
December 11, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Pizza on a wooden cooking board
Live
Places to get your pizza fix
Dig into Greenville’s must-try pizza shops.
December 7, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Juan Soto at Petco Park
Sports
Padres trade Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to the Yankees
The trade will help the Friars trim salary expenses and give the team more players for their starting roster in 2024.
December 7, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego Zoo entrance
Culture
10 local experiences you can give as holiday gifts
If you don’t want to give a thing, share your love of San Diego with fun, educational, and romantic experiences.
December 7, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Collier Park in La Mesa's redesign
Parks and Recreation
Collier Park nears the end of its redevelopment
The La Mesa park is preparing for a grand opening ceremony in early 2024.
December 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Free Rides Around National City
Airports and Transportation
Neighborhood electric vehicle expected to serve North Park and City Heights in 2024
This will make the area the seventh neighborhood in San Diego County to adopt a zero-emission shuttle service.
December 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Toys for tots drive San Diego
Nonprofits
Where to donate holiday gifts in San Diego
Help local families have happy holidays by contributing to one of these seven nonprofits.
December 1, 2023
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