URGENT UPDATE: The Times of San Diego is rolling out a bold new print layout for its community newspapers, starting today, November 3, 2023. The redesigned editions of Uptown News, Beach & Bay Press, La Jolla Village News, and Downtown News will be available at various locations across the region, marking a significant shift in local journalism.
The redesign aims to enhance the visual appeal while ensuring high-quality content remains a priority. Julie Main, Operations & Community Relations Manager for Times of San Diego, emphasized the importance of maintaining quality during this transition. “Printing right now is a big challenge,” she stated. “The print size of this layout is going to be more cost-effective, which is important to keep our costs down as a non-profit.”
This change comes at a critical time for local journalism, where budget constraints can impact the quality of news reporting. Main highlighted that a streamlined budget allows for more funding to be directed towards journalism efforts. “All that budget concern is key to having the funding go where we believe it should go, and that’s to the journalism we provide,” she expressed.
Readers can pick up copies of the newly designed papers at several locations this week, including:
Beach & Bay Press:
– 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.
La Jolla Village News:
– La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club – 2000 Spindrift Drive
– Chateau La Jolla – 233 Prospect St.
– Harry’s Coffee Shop – 7545 Girard Ave.
– UPS Store – 5580 La Jolla Blvd.
– La Jolla Post Office – 1140 Wall St.
Downtown News:
– Toscana Coffee & Wine Bar – 238 5th Ave.
– Barleymash – 600 5th Ave.
– Cafe De L’Opera – 910 J St.
– Richard Walker’s Pancake House – 520 Front St.
– Santa Fe Depot – 1050 Kettner Blvd.
Uptown News:
– City Liquor – 1801 5th Ave.
– Urban Mo’s – 308 University Ave.
– Hillcrest News Stand – 529 University Ave.
– Konna Café – 3995 5th Ave.
– LGBT Community Center – 3909 Centre Street
The remaining community papers, Peninsula Beacon and Mission Times Courier, will unveil their new designs on November 14, while the La Mesa Courier will follow on November 28.
This redesign not only signifies a refreshed look but also represents a commitment to better serve the community with relevant and impactful journalism. With local news being a vital resource for residents, the Times of San Diego’s effort to innovate during these challenging times is commendable.
Stay tuned for more updates as these changes roll out across the community!
