Until a new leader is named to replace Elizabeth C. Babock, senior staff members Jackie Higgins and Phillip Sammuli will oversee Forever Balboa Park, which describes its mission as "to improve and advance Balboa Park so people and nature thrive together."
Forever Balboa Park, the not-for-profit organization that looks after San Diego's oft-called crown jewel, has expanded its relationship with the city in an effort to expedite park improvements.
City officials hoisted a copper dome back on top of the San Diego Botanical Building in Balboa Park, as the iconic structure’s $28.5 million restoration gets closer to completion.
San Diego's 109-year-old Botanical Building has been adorned once again with its original copper dome as crews continue construction work that is now expected to wrap up in August.