UPDATE: Times of San Diego is transforming its community newspapers with a striking new layout, set to debut this Friday, November 10, 2023. Four of the seven community papers—La Jolla Village News, Beach & Bay Press, Downtown News, and Uptown News—will be available in their redesigned format, marking a significant shift in local journalism.
The redesign aims not only to refresh the papers’ appearance but to enhance the overall reading experience. Julie Main, Operations & Community Relations Manager for Times of San Diego, emphasized that the initiative balances aesthetic improvements with cost-effectiveness. “Printing right now is a big challenge,” Main stated, outlining how the new print size will help keep costs down for the non-profit organization.
The new look is part of a strategic effort to direct more resources towards quality journalism. “All that budget concern is key to having the funding go where we believe it should go,” Main added. “That’s to the journalism we provide.”
Readers can look forward to picking up the redesigned editions at various locations starting this week. Notable spots include:
– **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.
– **La Jolla Village News**: La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, 2000 Spindrift Drive; UPS Store, 5580 La Jolla Blvd.; La Jolla Post Office, 1140 Wall St.
– **Downtown News**: Toscana Coffee & Wine Bar, 238 5th Ave.; San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd.
– **Uptown News**: City Liquor, 1801 5th Ave.; LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street; AM/PM Gas Station, 2340 El Cajon Blvd.
Additionally, the Peninsula Beacon and Mission Times Courier will unveil their new designs on November 14, followed by the La Mesa Courier on November 28.
This redesign comes at a crucial time for community journalism, as many local publications face financial pressures. With an eye toward the future, Times of San Diego is committed to ensuring that quality journalism remains at the forefront of its mission.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops, and visit your local newsstands to experience the fresh new look of your community papers.
