In Case You Missed It: San Diego Good News for Sunday, June 2
Five 'good news' stories from the previous week
By NBC 7 Staff ••
To help make sure you stay informed, each Sunday we'll revisit five stories from the previous week and capsulize them in this digest. Today's collection highlights some of the positive news events that happened this week.
Saybie's arrival and 'miraculous' survival were kept under wraps for months by the staff at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital until this week when they announced the world's smallest surviving baby had gone home with her family. The tiny newborn arrived in December weighing as much as a large apple and went home weighing 5 pounds. We've got the story here and the images below. Warning! Prepare to fall in love.
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An image of the world's smallest surviving baby at birth. Notice the NICU blood pressure cuff on her right arm.
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An image released of the infant named "Saybie" courtesy of Sharp Mary Birch Hospital in San Diego, California.
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital
An image released of the infant named "Saybie" courtesy of Sharp Mary Birch Hospital in San Diego, California.
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital
An image released of the infant named "Saybie" courtesy of Sharp Mary Birch Hospital in San Diego, California.
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital
An image released of the infant named "Saybie" courtesy of Sharp Mary Birch Hospital in San Diego, California.
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital
An image released of the infant named "Saybie" courtesy of Sharp Mary Birch Hospital in San Diego, California.
The new section of the popular Anaheim theme park opened this week to fans with preview passes and then to the public. Announced in 2015, fans of the "Star Wars" film franchise have been waiting to see what "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" is all about. Here are just a few pieces from our week of coverage.
Disneyland's biggest expansion in the park's history officially opens to the public tomorrow. NBC 7's Audra Stafford joins us from Disneyland with how one San Diegan and NBC 7 employee managed to score the ultimate ticket.
"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says his doctors say he's in "near remission" of advanced pancreatic cancer and his response to the treatment is "kind of mind-boggling." The 78-year-old TV personality tells People magazine he's responding very well to chemotherapy and the doctors have told him "they hadn't seen this kind of positive results in their memory." Trebek says some of the tumors have shrunk by more than 50%.
Food enthusiasts, prepare that palate. Now in its fourth year, the event known as Food Truck Fridays, returns to the San Diego landmark. It's a summer series that brings a rotating selection of about a dozen local food trucks to the Plaza de Panama and El Prado walkway every Friday. Some participating museums in Balboa Park will host special evening hours and programs on Fridays, too. So, after enjoying the Food Truck Fridays scene, visitors could stick around to peruse a museum or two.
The annual San Diego County Fair opened this weekend with a theme inspired by L. Frank Baum's classic tale "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." There will be 27 days of corn dogs, cotton candy and lemonade along with 27 nights of entertainment. And of course, there will be a "Wicked" 4th of July fireworks display on July 4th to close out the fair. Check out some of our coverage below before you head to the Del Mar Fairgrounds!
Monica Garske
The fried, flavorful fare returns to the San Diego County Fair. There's plenty to eat -- especially for those with adventurous palates -- at this year's fair, which runs from May 31 to July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year's theme is "Oz-some," inspired by "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," so be on the look out for dishes that keep in line with the theme.
Monica Garske
It's not the fair without a massive, loaded hot dog from Pink's.
Monica Garske
Old Faithful Chicken Charlie's knows how to turn heads at the fair. This here is a multi-patty burger stacked between two doughnuts.
Monica Garske
Another Chicken Charlie's creation: the Buffalo Chicken Chimichanga. That red stuff on the top is Flamin' Hot Cheeto's dust.
Monica Garske
Mike Hess Brewing has created this beer, especially for the 2019 San Diego County Fair. It's the Wizard of Haze, a hazy IPA for those hot summer days at the fairgrounds.
Monica Garske
Some tasty sliders and chips.
Monica Garske
Emerald Farms Eatery, located in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show, is whipping up this tasty dish inspired by the fair's "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" theme: the "Over the Rainbow" Summer Salad featuring local greens, summer corn, avocado, blue cheese, bell pepper, shredded carrots, and blackberry shallot vinaigrette.
Monica Garske
Chicken Charlie's beloved Naked Shrimp Bowl returns to the San Diego County Fair.
Monica Garske
A tiny ball of gloriousness. This is Chicken Charlie's Deep-Fried Creme Brulee.
Monica Garske
Emerald Farms Eatery, located in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show, is whipping up this tasty dish inspired by the fair's "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" theme: Dorothy's Grilled Cheese, featuring mozzarella and goat cheese, avocado, spinach, and pesto on sourdough.
Monica Garske
An ambitious undertaking: pizza on a waffle.
Monica Garske
A mountain of outrageous eats from Chicken Charlie's, a favorite at the San Diego County Fair.
Monica Garske
Talk about loaded nachos.
Monica Garske
Yes, that would be a piece of fried chicken sandwiched between doughnuts, topped with cereal.
Monica Garske
A mountain of outrageous eats from Chicken Charlie's, a favorite at the San Diego County Fair.
Monica Garske
This is a fried-food lover's dream. Another dish from Chicken Charlie's.
Ava Kelly
A magical-looking treat from Chicken Charlie's.
Monica Garske
It's not the fair without a massive, loaded hot dog from Pink's.
Monica Garske
A vegan-friendly option: Mediterranean-inspired, stuffed grape leaves.
Monica Garske
Baklava with bacon because, why the heck not?
Monica Garske
This is a piece of the Emerald City Fire Burger from Tasti Burgers. It's a 100% all-natural beef burger topped with ghost pepper cheese, sliced avocados, pickled jalapenos, chopped green onions, lettuce and jalapeno aioli. It's got a little kick!
Monica Garske
Papusas, warm and toasty on the grill at the San Diego County Fair.
Monica Garske
Chicken Charlie's is a fair staple.
Monica Garske
More tasty eats from Emerald Farms Eatery, located in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show at the fairgrounds.
Monica Garske
The Red Velvet Bundt Cake with Summer Berries ($8) from Emerald Farms Eatery, located in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show at the fairgrounds.
Monica Garske
The fried, flavorful fare returns to the San Diego County Fair. There's plenty to eat -- especially for those with adventurous palates -- at this year's fair, which runs from May 31 to July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year's theme is "Oz-some," inspired by "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," so be on the look out for dishes that keep in line with the theme.
Monica Garske
A closer look at Chicken Charlie's Deep-Fried Creme Brulee.
Monica Garske
The fried, flavorful fare returns to the San Diego County Fair. There's plenty to eat -- especially for those with adventurous palates -- at this year's fair, which runs from May 31 to July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year's theme is "Oz-some," inspired by "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," so be on the look out for dishes that keep in line with the theme.
Monica Garske
More tasty eats from Emerald Farms Eatery, located in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show at the fairgrounds.
Monica Garske
A magical-looking treat from Chicken Charlie's.
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This year the fair is introducing the ‘FunPass’ app you can download to your smartphone.
