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San Diego group to buy decaying former theater with redevelopment in mind for next act

Prebys Foundation acquiring century-old California Theatre as part of downtown rejuvenation effort
The Prebys Foundation has agreed to purchase the vacated California Theatre building in downtown San Diego. (CoStar)
The Prebys Foundation has agreed to purchase the vacated California Theatre building in downtown San Diego. (CoStar)
CoStar News
July 22, 2026 | 7:17 P.M.

One of San Diego’s largest philanthropic organizations has agreed to acquire a nearly century-old, former theater building long seen as an eyesore and obstacle to rejuvenate the city’s struggling downtown core.

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