Carlos Rico is a community guides reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune. He focuses on food and beverages, travel and tourism, and local events, creating valuable guides for both residents and visitors in San Diego County. Rico has been featured in several publications, including La Jolla Light, The Fresno Bee, and The Sacramento Bee, among others.
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Carlos Rico's focus is on local events, seasonal activities, and promotional deals in San Diego. His articles cover a wide range of topics including holiday events, outdoor activities, and dining options within the city. When reaching out to Carlos, consider pitching stories related to upcoming local events, unique holiday experiences or food-related features within San Diego.
Given his focus on promoting local businesses and covering seasonal events in San Diego neighborhoods, potential pitches could include new restaurant openings or special menu items for holidays as well as interesting outdoor activities or promotions being offered by businesses during specific seasons.
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Find a Juneteenth celebration, a bluegrass festival and an LGBTQ+ gathering among the events at the 2026 San Diego County Fair
By: Carlos Rico
NASCAR, San Diego Pride, Comic-Con and a musical inspired by Alicia Keys are just a few can't-miss events in San Diego this summer
By: Carlos Rico, Abby Hamblin
This week's top things to do include the San Diego County Fair, World Cup watch parties and more
By: Carlos Rico
Living By Carlos Rico, The San Diego Union-Tribune The Tribune Content Agency Updated June 9, 2026 6:19 AM
By: Carlos Rico, Linda Mcintosh, Abby Hamblin, Pamela Kragen
Our list of top things to do this weekend includes Greek Festival, the San Diego County Fair's opening weekend and the La Mesa Flag Day Parade
By: Carlos Rico
San Diegans can listen to live music and poetry, learn about Black history and support Black culture in commemoration of Juneteenth.
By: Pamela Kragen, Carlos Rico, Abby Hamblin
This week’s top things to do include the San Diego County Fair, Juneteenth events, NASCAR and more.
By: Carlos Rico
These recommendations by Jennifer Bower, executive with San Diego FC, include Sun Diego Boardshop and seafood restaurant World Famous
By: Carlos Rico
Tacos featuring beer-battered cod fish, marlin and swordfish make our list of picks for local fish tacos.
