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Print Fifty years ago President Richard Nixon announced that Border Field would be developed for recreational use as part of his “Legacy of Parks” program. On Aug. 17, 1971 first Lady Pat Nixon traveled here to dedicate Border Field State Park as a symbol of friendship between both countries. From The San Diego Union, Monday, February 9, 1971: Land Granted For Park Here By JOE STONE President Nixon yesterday included in his environment message to Congress the gift of 372 acres of the Navy’s Border Field to the state of California for development as a park. The grant will make possible t...

Villaraigosa Reiterates Support for Families During San Diego Address By Mario A. Cortez With few days to go until the primary elections, gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa once again expressed support for immigrant and refugee families living in the United States during a campaign stop at San Diego’s Border Field State Park this Wednesday. Specifically, Villaraigosa pointed his rhetoric toward “marking a different path” from the presidential administration by welcoming those who are looking to reach what the candidate called the “California Dream.” “We’ll stand up for...