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Summer Reading Program Opens at San Diego Public Library
Summer Reading Program Opens at San Diego Public Library
Local libraries will once again be offering prizes – including passes to the San Diego Automotive Museum – to those of all ages who read this summer.
San Diego Automotive Museum Offering Free Admission to Active-Duty Military
San Diego Automotive Museum Offering Free Admission to Active-Duty Military
The San Diego Automotive Museum is offering free admission to the nation's active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard, Coast Guard and Reserve.
Hoehn Motors Donates Sprinter Van to the San Diego Automotive Museum
Hoehn Motors Donates Sprinter Van to the San Diego Automotive Museum
The San Diego Automotive Museum has a brand new vehicle. A Sprinter van has been donated by Susan and Bill Hoehn of Hoehn Motors.
Grizzly Bear Statues Return to Balbo Park
Grizzly Bear Statues Return to Balboa Park
Fox 5 San Diego reports how two bronze bears now sit on top the San Diego Automotive Museum, completing what has been a decade-long project.
Balboa Park Gains Two New Grizzly Bears
Balboa Park Gains Two New Grizzly Bears
Two grizzly bear statues and flagpoles were added to the San Diego Automotive Museum to reflect the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. The installation completes a restoration project that began in 2015.
KUSI Highlights Automotive Museum's Military Salute
KUSI Highlights Automotive Museum's Military Salute
The San Diego Automotive Museum is honoring the San Diego military community with it's newest exhibit and KUSI's Ed Lenderman highlights the history of how the cars came to the museum.
New Military Exhibit Rolls into San Diego Automotive Museum
New Military Exhibit Rolls into San Diego Automotive Museum
With Military Appreciation Month as the backdrop, the museum in Balboa Park debuted a new exhibit, "Salute to San Diego's Troops."
Big Exchange Kicks Off at the San Diego Automotive Museum
The Big Exchange Kicks Off at the San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Museum Council's Bob Lehman stops by the Museum to talk about The Big Exchange with KUSI.
Musical Introduction to Innovative Electrics
Musical Introduction to Innovative Electrics Exhibit
Mark Mathis of KUSI News introduces the Museum's newest exhibit, Innovative Electrics, with a little song and dance. Sing-along encouraged!
The LOCAList SD Features San Diego Automotive Museum
The LOCAList SD Features San Diego Automotive Museum
Ashley Jacobs of The LOCAList SD calls the San Diego Automotive Museum a one-of-a-kind experience.
Legendary 'Highwayman' to be Honored at San Diego Automotive Museum
Legendary 'Highwayman' to be Honored at San Diego Automotive Museum

Jeff Zevely from CBS8 interviews Tom Weller, who rescued 10,000 stranded motorists over five decades because someone once helped him. 

Grizzly bears ready for Balboa Park rooftop
Grizzly Bears Ready for Balboa Park Rooftop
Two huge golden grizzly bears have come to life in San Diego, and are ready to return atop the roof of the 1935 California State Building, which today is home of the San Diego Automotive Museum.
Sunny Trent Talks About San Diego Automotive Museum Blood Drive
Sunny Trent Talks About San Diego Automotive Museum Blood Drive
Barona Speedway driver Sunny Trent talks about her involvement and support of the San DIego Automotive Museum's annual Blood Drive.
Live Report from the San Diego International Auto Show
Live Report from the San Diego International Auto Show
Dave Stall, Auto Expert from KUSI News, reports live from the San Diego International Auto Show. 
Heading to the San Diego International Auto Show
Heading to the San Diego International Auto Show
Assistant Curator Calvin King gives of preview of what the San Diego Automotive Museum is planning for the San Diego International Auto Show.
Annual Benefit Raises More Than $1 Million
Annual Benefit Raises More Than $1 Million

The San Diego Automotive Museum held its annual “THE Party in the Park” on Oct. 8 at the museum in Balboa Park. The event raised more than $1 million to support the museum’s vocational education programs for at-risk youth.

KUSI: Students Help Prepare 1913 Cadillac for Las Vegas Car Show
KUSI: Students Help Prepare 1913 Cadillac for Las Vegas Car Show
With the help of the San Diego Automotive Museum, KUSI reports Morse High School Students gain experience to help launch them into the automotive industry.
ABC: Students Help Prepare 1913 Cadillac for Las Vegas Car Show
ABC: Students Help Prepare 1913 Cadillac for Las Vegas Car Show
With the help of the San Diego Automotive Museum, ABC 10 News reports Morse High School Students gain experience to help launch them into the automotive industry.
THE Party in the Park... VROOM Raises A Million Dollars
THE Party in the Park... VROOM Raises A Million Dollars
Monies raised through this event benefit the Vocational Education Academy for at-risk youth.
Volunteer Opportunities at the San Diego Automotive Museum
Volunteer Opportunities at the San Diego Automotive Museum
CEO Lenny Leszczynski shares the volunteer opportunities at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Training is provided and knowledge of cars is not required.
Fox 5 News Features Cars With Characters Exhibit
Fox 5 News Features Cars With Characters Exhibit
In a special Throttle Thursday, Fox 5 News goes to the movies ... or just goes to the San Diego Automotive Museum to showcase the Cars With Character Exhibit.

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