Editorial Policy

This policy explains how San Diego Trends approaches sourcing, corrections, independence and AI-assisted drafting.

Sourcing

We prefer primary sources for facts that can change: city and county notices, transit operators, weather services, park agencies and other official channels. Lifestyle and guide articles may combine firsthand local knowledge with publicly available information. We avoid inventing statistics, quotes or named sources.

Corrections

If we get something wrong, we update the article when we can verify the correction. Significant corrections should be noted in the article when the change would otherwise mislead a reader who saw the earlier version. Contact us through the Contact page to request a review.

Independence

Editorial choices are not for sale. Sponsored or partner content, if used, will be labeled. Affiliate or advertising relationships should not change factual claims in news or guide articles.

AI-assisted drafting

Some San Diego Trends articles are drafted with AI assistance and then editor-reviewed before publication. AI tools may help with outlining, phrasing and structure. Editors are responsible for checking that claims stay within what we can responsibly support, that local details make sense, and that the piece is useful to readers. AI-assisted drafting is not a substitute for editorial judgment.

Reader expectations

Guides are not a substitute for official instructions in emergencies, legal advice or medical advice. Always confirm hours, closures, fares and safety conditions before you travel.