About Us
Discover the beauty and wonder of the San Diego you have never known.
OurCity: San Diego is a revolutionary consumer publication that launched in June 2009, built on exceptional editorial and visually stunning photography. OurCity: San Diego is published 4 times a year by Cypress Magazines. Cypress Magazines is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
What Makes OurCity: San Diego Different From Existing Magazines?
OurCity: San Diego is for people who hold their happiness in high regard. If you are passionate about your city, your home, or are actively involved in improving your life or the lives of those around you, OurCity is your magazine.
Discover the Best
OurCity: San Diego will keep you abreast of the best in San Diego. In the pages of the magazine and on OurCitySD.com, you will find useful tips and insightful advice on events, food, home design, travel, and charity. OurCity: San Diego will also introduce you to the extraordinary people who make this city exceptional. Learn about the movers and shakers who are pursuing their dreams and demonstrating everyday greatness of character.
OurCity: San Diego
Celebrating the creativity that flows through our community. You will find each issue packed with:
- Profiles of inspirational, local visionaries
- The best in fine dining and cheap eats
- Live, local events, concerts, exhibits and charity opportunities
- The latest in home décor and renovation
- The best in weekend get-aways, day-trips and West Coast vacations
Editorial Vision of OurCity: San Diego
Our mission is to absorb the beauty and wonder of the people and places in San Diego and then translate that into the pages of OurCity, so our readers can enrich their own lives — improving the world around them and within.
Meet OurCity's Expert Editors
Jack Crittenden, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher
Jack is no stranger to San Diego. Not only was he was born in San Diego, but his family has a strong linage linked to the city as well. Jack's parents and grandparents were also born and raised in San Diego. As an undergraduate, Jack attended the University of Southern California and then proceeded to receive a law degree from American University in Washington, D.C. As a law student, Jack developed an interest in publishing and created a publication for law students that exists to this day. Jack returned to San Diego in 2002, and now publishes four magazines and three websites. He lives in Mission Hills with his two daughters.
Michelle Weyenberg, Managing Editor
Michelle, who has experience in both radio and print journalism, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She came to Cypress Magazines in June 2007 and provides a fresh perspective to her stories and always scouts out the latest and greatest of San Diego. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys volunteering within the community. In the past she has been involved in Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity and volunteering at food pantries. Michelle has also dabbled in some community theater productions. Michelle currently lives in Point Loma.
Ted Crittenden, Heritage Editor
Ted has more than 20 years of design experience as an art director and set design professional in Hollywood. He has worked on more than 100 movies and theatrical plays and has been honored for his films as both director and art designer. He moved to his hometown of San Diego in 2005 and started Artisan Brothers Construction. Ted currently lives in Old Town.
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