California
Backers abandon plans for a temporary Ferris wheel-like attraction they presented as a COVID-safe diversion at San Diego’s Balboa Park.
Jan. 22, 2021
The temporary attraction, which is being called the Balboa Park Star, would be 148 feet high and could be running by spring.
Dec. 4, 2020
Balboa Park may be full of palms and blue gum eucalyptus, but a program announced Thursday will add a wider diversity of other species to the 149-year-old park’s arboreal catalog.
July 4, 2017
SAN DIEGO - Amid a series of financial and management problems, a nonprofit organization formed to organize a year-long celebration of Balboa Park, the city’s “crown jewel,” is calling it quits.
March 5, 2014
San Diego city officials will take over planning the 2015 centennial celebration of Balboa Park after nonprofit group disbands.
A little more than a month after San Diegans turned down two ballot propositions designed to raise millions of dollars to renovate the city’s two premier parks, Mission Bay Park has received most of the money critical to its future, while plans for Balboa Park remain unclear.
Dec. 14, 1987
Balboa Park centennial event organizers end efforts
Travel & Experiences
Balboa Park is the Southland’s Smithsonian.
Jan. 25, 1987
Nonprofit set up to promote San Diego’s Balboa Park disbands
The fire was burning in Balboa Park, and officials said no structures were threatened at this time.
July 30, 2019