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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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Gray, rainy sky in San Diego ahead of storm
City
Heavy rain, flash flooding expected this weekend in San Diego, CA
The extreme weather is a result of Hurricane Kay off the coast of Mexico.
September 8, 2022
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Retreat Pool at Sycuan Casino Resort. | Photo via @sycuan_casinoresort
Business
Day passes at 8 cool hotel pools in San Diego, California
August 29, 2022
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Try “craftivism” activities like button-making. | Photo via Women’s Museum of California
Arts
Women’s Museum of California hosts Women’s Equality Day Festival in San Diego
August 23, 2022
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Seven-time Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Ramsay don't play. | Photo via Caesars Entertainment
Business
Gordon Ramsay’s newest Hell’s Kitchen opens at Harrah’s Resort Southern California 🔥
August 11, 2022
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Spreckels organ pavilion with an organ player on the stage
Travel and Outdoors
The history of the Spreckels Organ Pavilion at Balboa Park
August 9, 2022
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Drinks + digital art, 2022 style. | Rendering via Be Saha Hospitality Group
Business
Now Loading in North Park: Botanica, an NFT-centric cocktail bar
August 3, 2022
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AleSmith .394 beer
Food
11 super San Diego-themed craft beers
July 28, 2022
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Pink Rose Cafe La Mesa
Food
12 questions with Nadia Zamora, owner of La Mesa’s Pink Rose Cafe
July 26, 2022
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Balboa Park Carousel
History
Historic carousels in San Diego, California
July 14, 2022
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Comic-Con cosplay
Culture
POW! What to expect at San Diego Comic-Con International 2022 🦸
July 8, 2022
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San Diego Pride
City
14 Pride events in San Diego, California 🏳️‍🌈
July 6, 2022
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Big Bay Boom
Culture
15 places to see Fourth of July fireworks in San Diego County, California 🎇
June 28, 2022
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Downtown San Diego
Culture
Songs that mention San Diego, California
Musicians are certainly in tune with America’s Finest City.
June 16, 2022
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San Clemente, California
Culture
Hit the Road: An outdoor adventure to San Clemente, California 🚗
June 14, 2022
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San Diego International Airport
City
New T1 construction at San Diego International Airport causes major impacts to parking
June 10, 2022
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San Diego Brewers Guild
Food
Capital of Craft: 15 questions with Paige McWey Acers, executive director of the San Diego Brewers Guild
June 8, 2022
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Women's Museum of California Education Center San Diego
City
Women’s Museum of California debuts Education Center in southeast San Diego
June 6, 2022
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San Diego County Fair
Culture
San Diego County Fair 2022: What to know before you go 🎡
June 2, 2022
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Summer Movies in the Park Embarcadero
City
Summer Movies in the Park returns to San Diego County
May 25, 2022
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Poway Midland Railroad
History
5 places to see historic trains in San Diego, California
May 23, 2022
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Lions Tigers & Bears
Culture
Her wildest dreams: 15 questions with Bobbi Brink, owner of Lions Tigers & Bears
May 17, 2022
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Park Social Essential San Diego
City
City launches program featuring local art at public parks
May 13, 2022
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North Park Beer Co. Hop-Fu!
Business
13 San Diego Craft Breweries win big at 2022 World Beer Cup
May 11, 2022
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The new bike path to Birmingham Drive
City
New biking and walking paths coming soon to North County
May 9, 2022
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Pepper Park in National City
City
A $6.1 million redesign of Pepper Park along the National City Bayfront
May 3, 2022
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Mission Fed ArtWalk Little Italy San Diego
Culture
Mission Fed ArtWalk returns to Little Italy
April 25, 2022
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M-Theory Music in San Diego
Culture
Record stores in San Diego
Vinyl, vinyl everywhere.
April 21, 2022
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Art Alive San Diego Museum of Art
Culture
Art Alive returns to San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park
April 19, 2022
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Chicano Park
History
Barrio Logan’s Chicano Park turns 52 this month
April 11, 2022
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MCASD La Jolla Exterior
Culture
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego reopens in La Jolla
April 7, 2022
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