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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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Events
SJ, we love you: Celebrate our city at San Jose Day 2025
Head to Emma Prusch Farm Park on Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to rejoice in all of the things that make our great 408 so special.
March 24, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Take a hike: A guide to trails around San Diego
Looking for the perfect hike? This curated guide highlights tried-and-true trails in the area — plus everything you should know about them, from difficulty level to accessibility and beyond.
March 21, 2025
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Monica Garske
TD Garden and Zakim bridge at nighttime
Sports
Boston Celtics mega sale: What could we buy as Celtics fans for $6.1 billion?
From game day packages and suites to renewing major contracts, let’s break down what that record amount of cash could buy us at the Garden.
March 21, 2025
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Monica Garske
A rendering of a retail store at San Jose Mineta International Airport offering travel essentials. The display cases hold travel neck pillows and pre-packaged food to go.
Airports and Transportation
New concessions and retail coming to San Jose Mineta International Airport
SJC’s additional will include 12 fresh retail concepts throughout Terminal A and Terminal B.
March 18, 2025
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Monica Garske
Two black and white photos of philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps; the left one shows her holding a book, while the right photo is a close-up of her in her younger years.
History
6 amazing women who helped shape the San Diego Natural History Museum
The Nat’s 150-year-old foundation is solid — thanks in part to these women.
March 14, 2025
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Padres Petco Park
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Your guide to sports teams in San Diego
From the San Diego Padres to the San Diego Gulls, we’re sharing details of San Diego’s sports teams.
March 7, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Brush up on your knowledge of every Sacramento sports team
From the Kings to the River Cats, we’re sharing all details of Sacramento’s professional sports teams.
March 6, 2025
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Jordan Radach
Soccer players from Bay FC kick around a soccer ball on lush green fields in San Jose during practice.
Sports
What fans need to know about Bay FC’s 2025 season in San Jose
Our city’s NWSL team returns for its second season at PayPal Park with their home opener on Saturday, March 22 and they are “Built for the Moment.”
March 3, 2025
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Monica Garske
The patio at Edmund's Oast Brewing Co. in Charleston — there are lots of tables and string lights in the dining area.
Restaurants
Let’s eat, kids: Family-friendly restaurants in Charleston
Skip the meal prep just this once and treat the little ones to an outing at one of these Charleston spots.
February 27, 2025
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Monica Garske
The California Theater stage lit up by Cinequest's main screen.
Festivals
Lights, camera, action: Cinequest returns to San Jose
The 2025 edition of Silicon Valley’s annual indie film fest is from Tuesday, March 11 to Sunday, March 23.
February 21, 2025
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Monica Garske
BOS Dine Out Boston Winter 2025
Food
3 full weeks, 200 restaurants: Dine Out Boston’s grand return
The winter 2025 edition of the culinary program via Meet Boston and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism runs from Sunday, Feb. 23 to Saturday, March 15 — come hungry, Boston.
February 21, 2025
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Monica Garske
SD Flower Fields Carlsbad
Travel and Outdoors
What to expect this season at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
The 2025 season of beautiful blooms begins Saturday, March 1, and runs through Sunday, May 11.
February 21, 2025
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Monica Garske
Liberty Public Market in San Diego
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Hubs of grub: A guide to San Diego’s food halls
From Liberty Station to the North County, these hubs have it all.
February 14, 2025
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Monica Garske
SAC Wally's Cafe 2025 Yelp Top 100
Food
Sacramento-area restaurants land on Yelp’s 2025 ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’
Sizzlin’ spots in Rocklin, Roseville, and Sac made the cut this year — come on, let’s eat.
February 12, 2025
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Monica Garske
SD Shawarma Guys Yelp Top 100 2025
Food
9 San Diego-area restaurants land on Yelp’s 2025 ‘Top Places 100 to Eat’
Sizzlin’ spots in National City, La Mesa, Carlsbad, Mission Beach, and Pacific Beach made the cut this year — come on SD, let’s eat
February 12, 2025
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Monica Garske
Bookshelved lined with colorful romance books at the new Lovestruck Books in Harvard Square
Small Business
Swoon: Check out Lovestruck Books in Harvard Square
The Cambridge bookstore is entirely dedicated to the romance genre and houses a cafe operated by George Howell Coffee. Seriously, what’s not to love?
February 10, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Theater
Curtains, up: Broadway San Diego’s 48th season lineup
You’ll want to be their guest: The seven-show season at San Diego Civic Theatre includes “Beauty and the Beast” and “Hell’s Kitchen” from Alicia Keys.
February 10, 2025
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Monica Garske
The exterior of The Brit Pub + Grill, which includes a red awning and a replica of a British phone booth.
Restaurants
Touchdown: Where to watch Super Bowl LIX in San Jose
From Taylor Swift-themed bingo to food + drink deals, go big or go home on game day, San Jose.
February 7, 2025
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Monica Garske
A couple poses under a neon sign that reads "Stay Classy San Diego."
Play
25 date night ideas in San Diego
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in America’s Finest City.
February 6, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A white arched trellis frames a concrete walkway into a rose garden in Sacramento. There is a tiered, stone water fountain in the center that is surrounded by bright red rose blooms, and two towering palm trees in the background.
Play
Love this: Date nights for every type of Sacramentan
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the City of Trees.
February 6, 2025
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Madeline Ewing
A rendering of a stage and seats at a new performance venue in San Diego.
Arts
Coming Soon: Performing arts center ‘The Joan’ takes shape, sets opening date at Liberty Station
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center will serve as Cygnet Theatre’s new home, debuting just before fall 2025.
January 29, 2025
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Monica Garske
A young fan awaits an autograph from a Sacramento Republic FC players while at the team's Fan Fest.
Sports
Score: Republic FC FanFest returns to Sacramento
The fan-forward festival goes down at Heart Health Park on Saturday, Feb. 22 and will help kick off Republic FC’s 2025 season.
January 28, 2025
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Monica Garske
A capybara named Donatello sits in his new habitat at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, CA.
Travel and Outdoors
‘Donatello’ the capybara joins San Jose’s Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
The 1-year-old capy hails from the Sacramento Zoo (oh hey, SACtoday), where he made his mark as a social media star.
January 28, 2025
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Monica Garske
A giant pink inflatable art installation known as "Mr. Pink" hangs from a tree at Boston's Post Office Square.
Arts
See it: Free outdoor art experience ‘Winteractive’ returns to downtown Boston
Here’s where to find some of the public art installations turning heads between buildings, clinging to trees, and lighting up areas of downtown Boston.
January 27, 2025
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Monica Garske
Lion dancers at the San Diego Tet Festival celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.
Events
Lunar New Year celebrations in San Diego
From downtown San Diego and Balboa Park to City Heights and Mira Mesa — there are many fun community celebrations of the Lunar New Year in 2025.
January 24, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Live
Where to eat pizza in San Diego
Dig into San Diego’s must-try pizza shops including unexpected combos, fancy offerings, and gluten-free options.
January 24, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
Boston skyline with sun rising
Events
Save the Dates: Big events coming to Boston in 2025
Whew, it’s going to be a busy, eventful year in Boston.
January 21, 2025
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Monica Garske
Mannequin on blue couch in antique shop.
Culture
Shop, swap, sell, and save in Greenville
Here’s the deal — the vintage shopping scene is stellar in Greenville.
January 17, 2025
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Kyle Steadings
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City
How Dallasites can help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires
To LA, with love — here’s how Dallas can help victims of the devastating January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles.
January 15, 2025
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Monica Garske
A man holds his hands up in the air in the shape of a heart during sunset golden hour. The sun is peeking through the heart.
Nonprofits
How San Joseans can help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires
To LA, with love — here’s how San Jose can help victims of the devastating January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles.
January 13, 2025
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Monica Garske
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