URGENT UPDATE: The Times of San Diego has just announced a significant redesign of its community newspapers, including Uptown News, which will hit stands on Friday, November 10, 2023. This redesign aims to enhance the reader experience while addressing current printing challenges.
Four out of seven community papers, including La Jolla Village News, Beach & Bay Press, Downtown News, and Uptown News, will showcase their fresh look this week. The Peninsula Beacon and Mission Times Courier will follow suit on November 14, with the La Mesa Courier completing the rollout on November 28.
Julie Main, Operations & Community Relations Manager for the Times of San Diego, emphasized the importance of this redesign. “Printing right now is a big challenge,” she stated, highlighting that the new layout will be more cost-effective, crucial for the non-profit’s sustainability. This redesign is anticipated to improve the quality of journalism by reallocating budget resources where they matter most.
Readers can find the redesigned papers at various locations. For example, Beach & Bay Press will be available at:
– Compass Real Estate: 4688 Cass St.
– Across from the Pacific Beach Post Office: Cass and Emerald streets
– The French Gourmet: 960 Turquoise St.
– Mission Cafe: 3795 Mission Blvd.
– Pacific Beach Library: 4275 Cass St.
In La Jolla, copies will be available at:
– La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club: 2000 Spindrift Drive
– Chateau La Jolla: 233 Prospect St.
– Harry’s Coffee Shop: 7545 Girard Ave.
– Whole Foods: 8825 Villa La Jolla Drive
Downtown News can be picked up at:
– Toscana Coffee & Wine Bar: 238 5th Ave.
– Richard Walker’s Pancake House: 520 Front St.
– San Diego Central Library: 330 Park Blvd.
In Uptown, readers can find the newspaper at:
– City Liquor: 1801 5th Ave.
– Urban Mo’s: 308 University Ave.
– LGBT Community Center: 3909 Centre Street
– Lestat’s: 4496 Park Blvd.
This redesign not only refreshes the aesthetic appeal of the papers but also aims to foster better journalism in the community. With the new layout, the Times of San Diego looks to engage readers more effectively while ensuring sustainability in its operations.
Stay tuned for more updates as the redesign rolls out across all community papers!
