Press Releases

2026
2/27/26 Taste of Hillcrest Returns: San Diego’s Most Vibrant Neighborhood Serves Up Its Best
2/14/26 Hillcrest Installs Angel Wings & Photo Contest as part of the "Still Fabulous" Campaign
1/26/26 Hillcrest Business Association Launches “Still Fabulous Raffle Program” to Support Local Businesses During Neighborhood Improvements

2025
11/20/25 Hillcrest Launches Month-Long “Shop Hillcrest for the Holidays” Campaign With a Chance to Win a Major Local Shopping Spree
11/13/25/ Hillcrest Kicks off the Holiday Season with the Festive Taste ‘N Tinis Sip & Stroll Event!
9/25/25 / Nightmare on Normal Street makes its return to University Ave in Hillcrest, San Diego!
7/10/25 / Hillcrest’s Largest Event & Street Festival Returns to 5th Avenue
6/4/2025 / Successful Hate Crime Prosecution Leads Hillcrest Business Association to Establish Community Volunteer Restoration Fund
3/6/2025 / Taste of Hillcrest 2025: A Flavor-Packed Culinary & Cocktail Experience
2/14/25 / Mayor Gloria, Civic Leaders to Break Ground on Long-Awaited Pride Promenade 
1/22/25 / Hillcrest Farmers Market Temporary Relocation is Here!

News Stories

The HBA regularly engages with the media to present a positive point of view concerning Hillcrest. Whether the news is favorable or challenging, the HBA’s media team works to make sure that the business community is presented well.

2026
3/11/26 / Fox 5 / Hillcrest businesses push city for help during ongoing construction
3/1/26 / The Word / Still Fabulous Hillcrest
2/20/26 / Fox 5 / Pipeline project affects businesses in Hillcrest
2/13/26 / Fox 5 / Helping Hillcrest businesses impacted by construction projects
2/10/26 / Times of SD / Hillcrest businesses suffer amid Promenade construction but hope for long-term gains
2/5/26 / CBS8 / Hillcrest businesses launch ‘Still Fabulous’ campaign…
2/4/26 / Fox 5 / Hillcrest construction hurting neighborhood businesses
1/8/26 / 10 News / Construction fatigue sets in for Hillcrest residents

2025
12/28/25 / SD Union Tribune / Hillcrest businesses see holiday drop in sales amid public works project
11/6/25 / SD Union Tribune / San Diego planners OK letting council overrule historic designations
10/29/25 / NBC7 / Street repairs to begin after San Diego City Council votes to pause parking districts
10/28/25 / KPBS / San Diego City Council votes to take 100% control over parking meter revenue
10/28/25 / SD Union Tribune / San Diego is taking over control of all parking meter revenue — for now
10/22/25 / Times of San Diego / Number One’s patio becomes flashpoint in LGBTQ Cultural District
9/19/25 / NBC7 / City's plan to dissolve parking districts moves forward
9/17/25 / SDUT / San Diego wants to dissolve its parking districts.
9/5/25 / Inewsource / Parking overhaul reaches community parking districts too
8/22/25 / NBC7 / Hillcrest braces for parking meter increase
8/10/25 / 10 News / San Diego's CityFest street party celebrates diversity and community
8/10/25 / Fox 5 / CityFest returns for 41st annual art and music festival
7/19/25 / Fox 5 / San Diego Pride weekend kicks off with Spirit of Stonewall Rally
7/18/25 / 10 News/ San Diego Pride kicks off with Stonewall rally honoring 50 years of LGBTQ+ activism
7/14/2025 / CBS8 / Construction in Hillcrest forces changes to 2025 San Diego Pride Week
6/6/2025 / Uptown News / Hillcrest funds volunteerism with restitution from prosecution…
6/5/2025 / 10 News / Vandals pay for Hillcrest volunteers' cleanup efforts
6/5/2025 / NBC7 / New community fund established to keep Hillcrest safe and clean
6/5/2025 / KUSI / New Hillcrest restoration fund established after recent vandalism
6/5/2025 / CBS8 / Community Restoration Fund comes after a string of vandalism
6/5/25 / CBS 8 / Prosecution in hate crime case in Hillcrest (full press conference)
6/5/25 / 10 News / Hillcrest vandalism case to pay for their crimes
6/4/25 / Fox 5 / Local LGBTQ+ community deals with vandalism amid Pride Month
6/2/25 / NBC7 / San Diego clears path for Sunday paid parking, surge pricing at meters
4/22/25 / KPBS / Here's where San Diego is lowering speed limits to 20 mph
4/12/25 / CBS8 / Hospitality zones proposed to boost downtown vibrancy
4/8/25 / NBC7 / San Diego residents, business leaders concerned over proposed parking changes
3/30/25 / CBS8 / New stores set to open following closures of popular businesses in Hillcrest
3/23/25 / NBC7 / Multiple businesses close in Hillcrest over past few months
3/5/25 / NBC7 / Security concerns rise in Hillcrest after homeless man beaten to death
2/16/25 / Fox KUSI / Construction begins on Pride Promenade in Hillcrest
2/16/25 / ABC10 / Pride Promenade coming to Hillcrest
2/16/25 / NBC7 / Hillcrest Pride Promenade groundbreaking after more than 10 years of community debate
2/16/25 / CBS8 / San Diego breaks ground on expanded Pride Promenade
2/12/25 / SD News / Positive reception to Hillcrest Farmers Market temporary location 
1/26/25 / CBS8 / San Diego's largest farmers market has a new temporary home
1/21/25 / Fox 5 KUSI / Crews break ground on long-awaited park in Hillcrest: What to expect
1/3/25 / Fox 5 KUSI / Hillcrest Farmers Market set to move this month: Here’s where it’s going
1/2/25 / CBS8 / Hillcrest Farmers Market to temporarily relocate for 2025 during construction

Visit our media archive for stories from previous years.

Position Statements and Letters

The HBA’s Board of Directors issues advocacy letters and formal position statements advancing our community’s interests.