Seen in San Diego
A PARADE OF THEIR OWN
While the Scripps Ranch Fourth of July Parade was wrapping up, these mallard ducklings followed their mother down a street just a few blocks away. (photo by John Gregory)
HAPPY GRAD
An exuberant graduate flashes a big smile as he takes part in the San Diego State University graduation ceremonies for the College of Engineering on May 26 at Petco Park. The in-person commencement returned as COVID-19 restrictions were eased this year. (photo by Sandy Huffaker/thesandiegoobserver.com)
OPEN AGAIN
Visitors enjoy the brightly colored attractions at Legoland California on June 5 in Carlsbad. Crowds began to return to Legoland after the COVID-19 lockdown shuttered the park for more than a year. By June 15, most theme parks and businesses were allowed to lift the mask mandate. (photo by Sandy Huffaker/thesandiegoobserver.com)
SPORT FISH PROCESSING
Workers filet tuna at Five Star Fish Processing in the Midway District on May 31. The company serves San Diego’s entire sportfishing fleet and private boaters. Fishermen can bring their tuna caught offshore to have them processed, bagged and ready to store. (photo by Sandy Huffaker/thesandiegoobserver.com)
LIVE AND IN PERSON
The drama department at Westview High School in Rancho Penasquitos resumed theater productions in late May after COVID-19 restrictions eased and performed one of the County’s first outdoor performances in more than a year. The play “Freaky Friday” drew a capacity crowd and was held outdoors. Students performed live after a year of socializing over Zoom. (photo by Sandy Huffaker/thesandiegoobserver.com)
POTATO CHIP ROCK
It’s all about getting your picture taken while out on Potato Chip Rock near Poway, as proven by these climbers on May 18. (photo by Hayne Palmour IV/thesandiegoobserver.com)
A fearless Destteny Castro pulls herself up onto Potato Chip Rock. A steep angled rock 40 feet below makes this a risky maneuver. (photo by Hayne Palmour IV/thesandiegoobserver.com)
PROMOTION DAY
Dingeman Elementary School fifth graders celebrate year-end promotion activities which were put together on short notice and held in person after initially being planned as a drive-through. (photo by Lisa Shadburn)
SUMMER STRUMMERS
Children enjoy a free summer class at Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School hosted by Guitars in the Classroom. Puppets were part of the experience. (photo by Lisa Shadburn)