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Monica Garske

Senior Content Strategist

Monica is based in San Diego, California. She was previously a senior digital media producer and podcast host at NBC 7 San Diego + The Scene, and has been in the news biz since 2005. She loves hiking, the beach, and family days with her husband and two kids.

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Pinatas exhibition Mingei Museum San Diego
Arts
Mingei Museum to unveil new exhibition all about piñatas
The display features 80+ works made by Latinx artists
October 24, 2022
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Monica Garske
Kate Morgan Hotel Del Coronado
History
That’s the Spirit: Hotel del Coronado offers guided ghost tours all about the mysterious Kate Morgan
She checked into the iconic hotel on Nov. 24, 1892 — but never really checked out.
October 20, 2022
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Monica Garske
San Diego Padres Goose
Culture
14 San Diego-inspired Halloween costumes
The San Diego Chicken. The Padres’ good luck goose. Maverick. Spicoli. Howl is one to choose?
October 18, 2022
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Monica Garske
Padres NLDS Champs Petco Park
Sports
Padres Beat Dodgers to advance to National League Championship Series
The Padres won three games against the Dodgers — making Friars history. ⚾
October 16, 2022
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Monica Garske
1HWY1 Seaport San Diego project
Development
The future vision proposed for Seaport Village
Among its amenities, the Seaport San Diego proposal promises more public rec space, a tower, new piers, and an ‘urban beach’ for the waterfront landmark.
October 14, 2022
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Monica Garske
The Japanese Tea Garden
Five places for afternoon tea in San Antonio, TX
Would you care for a spot of tea? Of course you would.
October 14, 2022
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Monica Garske
Jurassic World The Exhibition San Diego
Culture
‘Jurassic World: The Exhibition’ to debut in Mission Valley 🦕
The immersive, touring attraction opens on Fri., Oct. 21, at Westfield Mission Valley.
October 14, 2022
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Monica Garske
North Park Beer Co NZ-FU
Food
San Diego breweries win big at 2022 Great American Beer Festival 🍻
Local brewers tapped their talents to win 15 medals.
October 12, 2022
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Monica Garske
Cal Fire San Diego
City
Wildfire safety resources in San Diego County
From creating defensible space to mapping out an emergency evacuation plan for your family, there are many ways to be prepared.
October 12, 2022
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Monica Garske
San Diego Padres hats
Sports
San Diego Padres advance to National League Division Series: What to know
Petco Park will be buzzing with postseason energy on Fri., Oct. 14.
October 10, 2022
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Monica Garske
Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center
Arts
Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center opens in San Diego, California
The new museum is a community space for all to enjoy and learn about local Chicana/o, Latina/o, and Indigenous culture + history.
October 6, 2022
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Monica Garske
Mission Trails Regional Park
Travel and Outdoors
Mission Trails Regional Park to host ‘Bat Walk’
Volunteer trail guides will lead a twilight interpretive walk all about the “misunderstood aerialists” on Sat., Oct. 29.
October 6, 2022
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Monica Garske
West Mission Bay Drive bridge project
Development
West Mission Bay Drive bridge replacement project nearly complete
The overhaul of the 1950s-era bridge is slated to be finished by early 2023 — with improved traffic flow and pedestrian + bike paths.
October 4, 2022
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Monica Garske
Taste of North Park
Food
The return of Taste of North Park
The self-guided food tour through the heart of the community goes down Sat., Oct. 8, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
October 4, 2022
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Monica Garske
Fashion Week San Diego
Culture
The return of Fashion Week San Diego
This haute event has been around since 2007 — returning to the runway on Sat., Oct. 8.
September 30, 2022
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Monica Garske
October Events San Diego
Culture
Fun October 2022 events in San Diego, California
From seasonal offerings and community gatherings to food + live music, our city has it all this month.
September 30, 2022
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Monica Garske
The Garten Bay Park San Diego
Food
How The Gärten in Bay Park grows 🍻
The new outdoor space is a collaborative drink + food hub helmed by Deft Brewing and Lost Cause Meadery
September 29, 2022
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Monica Garske
NOVO DIA wellness event
Culture
New NOVO DIA wellness experience debuts at MCASD La Jolla 🧘
Local studios + instructors will lead workshops to help you “reset.”
September 28, 2022
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Monica Garske
Birch Aquarium San Diego
Culture
10 ways to enjoy ‘Kids Free San Diego’ in October 2022
More than 50 local museums will offer free admission for kids age 12 and under with a paid adult from Sat., Oct. 1-Mon., Oct. 31.
September 28, 2022
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Monica Garske
The site of the “Arctic Rescue” at SeaWorld San Diego
Development
SeaWorld San Diego adding ‘Arctic Rescue’
The new addition is the park’s latest roller coaster.
September 27, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Gold Finch deli San Diego
Food
Modern Jewish delicatessen Gold Finch lands in Torrey Pines
The breakfast + lunch menu features everything from bakery staples like bagels and knish to sandwiches, salads, and sides.
September 26, 2022
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Monica Garske
San Diego Restaurant Week
Food
San Diego Restaurant Week’s fall edition returns
More than 100 local eateries will offer special prix-fixe lunch + dinner menus just for the occassion.
September 22, 2022
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Monica Garske
Whiskers and Wine cat bar in San Diego
Food
San Diego’s ‘first cat wine bar’ opens on Adams Avenue
Whiskers & Wine offers snacks, drinks + visits with adorable adoptable cats from Saving One Life San Diego.
September 20, 2022
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Monica Garske
Campland on the Bay San Diego
Travel and Outdoors
3 prime RV staycation spots in San Diego County
You don’t have to go far to enjoy some rest + relaxation in your RV.
September 19, 2022
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Monica Garske
Scripps Pier Birch Aquarium
Travel and Outdoors
Birch Aquarium brings back ‘Sunset Pier Walks’ for fall
The special strolls give attendees access to Scripps Pier, which is otherwise only open to researchers.
September 16, 2022
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Monica Garske
Shore House Hotel del Coronado San Diego
Culture
Shore House is ‘crowning achievement’ of Hotel del Coronado’s $400 million renovation
The Del began its “Master Plan” in 2019, which included restoring the historic hotel’s sense of “grand arrival” — and so much more.
September 16, 2022
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Monica Garske
Sugar skulls
Culture
Hispanic Heritage Month events in San Diego, California
From fiestas and films, to crafting and art, there are many fun, cultural events highlighting Hispanic heritage in San Diego over the next 30 days.
September 14, 2022
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Monica Garske
The Canyoneers volunteers hiking group from the San Diego Natural History Museum
Travel and Outdoors
13 Questions with John Ploetz, President of The Canyoneers of The San Diego Natural History Museum
The group of volunteer “citizen naturalists” from The San Diego Natural History Museum has been leading free, guided hikes locally since 1973.
September 12, 2022
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Monica Garske
Fifth and Rose cocktail bar at the Pendry hotel in San Diego
Food
Cheers to Negroni Week in San Diego
Fifth & Rose, the swanky cocktail bar at the Pendry is offering three negroni specials for the occasion, available through Sun., Sept. 18.
September 12, 2022
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Monica Garske
A rendering of a new lounge being built at The Marine Room restaurant in La Jolla.
Business
New lounge planned for The Marine Room 🌊
The upgrades to the 81-year-old restaurant in La Jolla will be unveiled next month.
September 8, 2022
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Monica Garske
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