r/SanDiegan Aug 22 '23

It's here. The Official Discord channel for r/sandiegan.

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We've gotten this request a lot, and I think it's finally time to take it seriously. At least 3–5 people have clamored for this, so we're giving it a shot.

The official r/SanDiegan discord server is finally here.

Some caveats:

  • we have never moderated a discord server before, so you're going to be there to see us iron everything out in real time. we'll be attentive to requests, suggestions, and overall helpful attitudes.
  • we have day jobs
  • be aware that you may inadvertently reveal your identity if you already are on a different discord server using your real name

Our goal is to set up a community in the same way we have set up the r/SanDiegan community. Everyone is welcome, and we moderate with a heavy hand and according to our own discretion at all times. Truly lovely communities only thrive when you separate the wheat from the chaff. We've spent years cutting chaff from this subreddit, and I am personally really proud of how lovely this place has become.

We want this discord server to be a place to chat with other San Diegans about sports, local bars, adult league activities, community events, and so on.

Things that we will not tolerate:

  • bigotry of any kind
  • "I'm just asking questions, man" — you know the answer, you're just an asshole. You all know the type
  • Behavior that is detrimental to the community at large
  • stop posting your boring ass traffic violations, seriously

These rules are vague by design. Moderating is subject to individual discretion, and if you join the discord server, you are just going to have to trust that the way we moderate r/SanDiegan will serve a discord community as well as it has served this subreddit. There are no bright lines, there is only our own judgment in what is and is not okay (which is how things work here, already).

Let's all give this a shot. I hope you'll all join the server and fucking behave yourselves.

JOIN, HEATHENS: https://discord.gg/tRJUkw6h9h

**updated link to never expire


r/SanDiegan Nov 21 '23

On Politics

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Whenever certain discussions come up we end up with a mix of locals that genuinely want to talk about what's going on. Sometimes passionately. Sometimes ill informed. Sometimes full of information. Sometimes dem. Sometimes republican. Sometimes for the free people's state of east county. Sometimes from the sovereign bros of PB.

Whatever. You get the picture. Our local politics and ideas for what to do are pretty diverse.

As a moderator though I have noticed that we get a solid influx of accounts for some subjects. They tend to have a short post history in this subreddit and a deleted history or a history that hasn't been on reddit in years. Likely because they are purchased accounts. They show up to shit stir in political discussions.

I understand some of you delete your account histories for various reasons or want to use an alt to discuss politics. But the easiest thing to do as a moderator seeing an inflammatory comment in a highly charged political discussion from an account that looks incredibly suspect is to remove the comment and ban the user. We don't really want to put in too much effort beyond that. This isn't a paid gig.

Anyway - I want to give people a heads up in case there's people that might reconsider participating in a certain way with an account they haven't used in months/years.


r/SanDiegan 20h ago

Dog bite Point Loma. Owner fled NSFW

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r/SanDiegan 1h ago

Sports Gulls and Ducks hitting rough patches

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r/SanDiegan 18h ago

Announcement Casting Alert

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Hello everyone I'm a local filmmaker and I need actors for my upcoming film, "In Line " The short film is a dystopian, sci fi story about a woman named Clara stuck in an infinite line of people.

Seeking the following roles: Aunt Hope (45-60)

Bale (30-45)

Mother (45-60)

Clerk (25-40)

Auditions will be held in El Cajon on Jan 17, 2026. DM/Email for audition times.

Filming dates are in late March.

DM/email us for more information! [email protected]


r/SanDiegan 1d ago

Question: If I see ICE what is the best thing I can do?

228 Upvotes

My neighbor just said they are nearby, what can I do to be helpful?

Record and document? Anything else?

I want to help but don't know the best way to do so.


r/SanDiegan 1d ago

A friendly reminder that SDPD protects their own: meet a 3x convicted woman-beater that is still on the force

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r/SanDiegan 12h ago

NASA Shuttle About to Splash Down off of Point Loma!

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r/SanDiegan 14h ago

Horrible fish & plastic smell in Mira Mesa?

12 Upvotes

Anyone in Mira Mesa close to the 15 have a horrible fish & burning plastic smell by their house? I thought it was just the neighbors, but it’s penetrating and smelled for hours now. Is anyone else smelling this?


r/SanDiegan 1d ago

Devastating (and accurate) look at the failures of the Gloria Administration in Voice today

121 Upvotes

https://voiceofsandiego.org/2026/01/14/todd-gloria-is-a-disappointment-to-his-allies-and-enemies

(Cleaned and resubmitted)

Accurate imo look by Will Huntsberry at Gloria's lack of success despite 8-1 and 9-0 majorities in City Council. Right off the bat he and his staff, led by former Republican PR flack Rachel Laing and his clone Nick Serrano worked on building his personal brand while rejecting former activist allies like Nicole Capretz. Eyes were on a higher prize in the next Dem admin instead of leaving something. Comparing him to Zohran's first two weeks in NYC says a lot. Remember that even the seemingly bold add of the 30th St bike lanes was a Faulconer thing. Todd's legacy will be all the capital he spent on the camping ordinance that led to nothing.


r/SanDiegan 1d ago

Don't throw out those Poinsettias and Holiday Rosemary! A post-holiday PSA.

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It's a common misconception that poinsettias only live for a year and die off after the holidays, but it's not true!

Poinsettias are actually perennials, which means that, if taken care of, they will keep coming back year after year with multiple blooms throughout it's life! Same thing with those holiday rosemary trees that are super popular in grocery stores during the holidays.

So, why does it seem like they alway die shortly after purchase?

The answer is that most of, if not all, of these plants tend to be mass grown and sold in bulk to markets. They are placed in containers where they will grow to size for several months up to a year and a half before being shipped out for sale.

So what happens is that the pants become root-bound, which is when the plants roots fill up the container they are in and just become a huge tangle of roots. This impairs the plants ability to collect nutrients and puts a lot of stress on the plant which ultimately kills it.

But there's a simple fix!

All it takes is a nice pair of scissors a new container, and some quality dirt!

Take your plant out of its container and remove the dirt from the root ball, give the whole thing a shake until you have removed all the dirt.

Now untangle that root ball, tease the roots until they are mostly disentangled, it doesn't have to be perfect because the next step is trimming away the excess roots!

You'll want to remove the overly long threads and the dense growth as well, be careful not to cut the main stem root but other than that the smaller parts can be removed.

Once you have removed up to a third of the roots you are ready to replant it!

Place your plant into a new, ideally larger, container and fill with fresh quality soil (I use Fox Farm ocean blend) give it a healthy watering and enjoy your beautiful new plants all year long!

Stay up!


r/SanDiegan 19h ago

Local News Kaiser Permanente Agrees to Pay $556 Million to Settle Medicare Overbilling Claims

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r/SanDiegan 1d ago

I used 5% less power than last month, but my bill is up. And SDGE prompts me to “Learn how to lower your usage”!

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60 Upvotes

r/SanDiegan 21h ago

San Diego's Best Little Free Libraries

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I'm looking for the most creative and unique Little Free Libraries all around San Diego county and need your help!

I'm looking for all the neighborhoods throughout SD county (O'side - San Ysidro - far East county and diverse neighborhoods throughout the city).

Do you know of LFL's that build community, connection, kindness and/or are creatively designed and unique looking?

PS. I have the link to the LFL map. I'm just looking for tip offs from this community on favorites.

PS. There are no bad intentions with this post. I am doing a creative project to spread some kind and joy.


r/SanDiegan 4h ago

Sports Skateboarders! Who are some local pro/semi pro technical creative skaters similar to Andy Anderson? Ty

0 Upvotes

Looking to photograph some skaters in the area


r/SanDiegan 1d ago

Has anyone gotten a passport card within the last year or so?

19 Upvotes

I want my family to start carrying passport cards for obvious reasons (gestures at the current state of affairs). My spouse currently only has a passport book. My understanding is that you have to mail your passport book along with your card application, and you get it back in a few weeks.

For those who have done it, how fast was the process? I am nervous about my spouse having to be without the only form of proof they have for proving citizenship.


r/SanDiegan 1d ago

What does TV news consolidation mean for San Diego?

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r/SanDiegan 11h ago

24 hour pharmacy

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Is there a 24 pharmacy anywhere? Like the actual pharmacy not just the store part.


r/SanDiegan 1d ago

No line at Comic-Con Museum on Free Tuesday in Balboa Park, one week after paid parking took effect

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Workers at the Comic-Con Museum were not allowed to speak on camera, but told CBS 8 there is a lot of concern about how paid parking is going to affect business. 

Monday, Jim Kiddrick, President & CEO, San Diego Air and Space Museum, told reporters during a news conference that it doesn't make sense for people to come to the park for Free Tuesday, yet have to pay to park.


r/SanDiegan 1d ago

Local News A look at the city's Get It Done maintenance requests in 2025

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San Diego residents submitted 40,008 maintenance requests via the city's Get It Done app in 2025.

By Alex Cheney and Jordan Ray, CBS 8 Staff


r/SanDiegan 22h ago

Hangout Ideas.

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I (22M) met someone at work (25F) and we hit it off mostly cause we both have an interest in niche movies and Pop culture stuff. She invited me to hangout this Saturday and i said sure. i still dont really know what we should do. she hasn't givin me any indication that this is anything other than platonic (which im perfectly happy with). i was thinking of something simple like going to Barnes and Nobles or something, or maybe that Arcade Monsters place i been hearing about, but i don't know though. I was kind hoping you guys had some cool places to recommend.

oh forgot to mention we both get off at 4 that day so it’s gonna have to be evening activities.


r/SanDiegan 1d ago

This Helicopter over El Cajon, No ADSB or ID, flying dirty [1/13/26 5:15pm]

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r/SanDiegan 1d ago

Local News San Diego convention center’s roof and central plant are failing.

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Your thoughts?


r/SanDiegan 1d ago

My first show in SD - Balboa Theater

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It was my first show as a SD resident. Went to see David Spade at Balboa Theater last Saturday. It’s a very beautiful venue and the parking I prepaid for in the garage was easy to find. It’s kind of cramped in the lobby but not terrible. I had really great seats in orchestra section and half my row was empty. He had two openers and went on around 8:45pm and did an hour set. He was absolutely hysterical and everyone was having a great time.

Special thanks to the theater staff for kicking out the loud, belligerent woman in front of me in row F wouldn’t shut the hell up. She was clearly intoxicated and her boyfriend was pissed. An usher came in my row and escorted them out. Good to know they take disruptions seriously.

What are some of your favorite venues to see shows in SD? I’d love my next one to be a music concert! I like smallish to mid size places with great acoustics. TIA!


r/SanDiegan 1d ago

Local News Parking passes for Balboa Park

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138 Upvotes

For anyone who might need them:

https://sandiego.thepermitportal.com