San Diego, CA, September 28, 2026 —

City officials in San Diego have initiated a formal inquiry into Michael Trimble, the executive director of the Gaslamp Quarter Association, regarding an unauthorized advertisement that appeared during the recent Comic-Con event. The advertisement, promoting the movie “Avengers,” was reportedly displayed prominently over the Gaslamp Quarter’s iconic marquee.

The City is seeking clarification from Trimble concerning his alleged role in the approval of the advertisement. According to reports, Trimble is also accused of accepting a payment of $10,000 in connection with the display. The circumstances surrounding the advertisement’s placement and the financial transaction are central to the city’s investigation.

The alleged approval of an illegal advertisement and the acceptance of funds could have significant repercussions for the Gaslamp Quarter Association. Officials have indicated that these actions might result in the termination of the association’s existing contract with the City of San Diego. The specific terms of this contract and the precise nature of any violations are currently under review.

The exact dates of Comic-Con and the period during which the advertisement was displayed have not been explicitly detailed. Furthermore, the specific code violations associated with the unauthorized display and the process by which the advertisement was deemed illegal are pending further information. The name of the entity that paid the $10,000 is also not publicly available at this time.

The City of San Diego is reportedly awaiting responses from Michael Trimble to address these concerns. The outcome of this investigation is expected to determine the future relationship between the city and the Gaslamp Quarter Association, and potentially impact the association’s operational authority within the district.


Story summarized from the original created by Voice of San Diego on voiceofsandiego.org, see more information here.

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