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A dish of sliced pork loin medalions with bright red mole sauce.
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in San Diego
Dining in San Diego is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
September 26, 2025 06:15 PM
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Restaurants
Michelin Guide trends: Indian and Filipino food, but make it San Diego
According to Michelin Guide inspectors, Indian restaurants and Filipino food are having a moment — here are some places to find those flavors in San Diego.
January 17, 2024
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Monica Garske
The OB Playhouse stage with red lighting set up for "The Rocky Horror Show."
Arts
The OB Playhouse will remain open after announcing its closure
The local theater signed a new, three-year lease thanks to community support, with a new production coming this month.
January 16, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Travel and Outdoors
San Diego Zoo welcomes 4 baby monkeys
Three monkey species saw additions in the fourth quarter of 2023.
January 12, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Diego Natural History Museum
Culture
Museum milestone: The Nat celebrates 150th anniversary in San Diego in 2024
The museum in Balboa Park will debut a new exhibit, plant garden, film, and special events to ring in the milestone throughout 2024.
January 11, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego FC Chrome Ball
Sports
San Diego FC kicks off countywide ‘Chrome Ball Tour’
A chrome art installation of a giant soccer ball emblazoned with the names of the 18 cities that make up San Diego County will be traveling all over SD in 2024 — pass it on.
January 11, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Restaurants
Dry January: Try these mocktails around San Diego
These 11 creative, alcohol-free concoctions are certainly worth a toast.
January 9, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Weather
First King Tides of 2024 will hit San Diego’s coastline this week
High Surf and Coastal Flood advisories are in effect for local beaches where waves could reach up to 11 ft on Thursday, Jan. 11-Friday, Jan. 12.
January 9, 2024
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Monica Garske
MLK promenade in the Gaslamp Quarter.
City
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in San Diego
Where to remember the civil rights leader and event to observe MLK Day
January 9, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Our skyline looks expensive, but this view is free.
Culture
Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
January 9, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A woman hitting a pickleball on the court at The Hub San Diego
Sports
Where to play pickleball in San Diego
The sport has become especially popular in San Diego, and there are spots to learn and play across the county.
January 8, 2024
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People gather around San Diego Humane Society's redesigned Adoptions Center; the entrance is blue with the words "Woof Woof" over the doorway.
City
Now Open: San Diego Humane Society’s redesigned Adoptions Center
The facility’s improved layout includes 58 dog rooms, 55 cat kennels, and 53 spaces for smaller pets.
February 14, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
So sweet: 11 chocolate shops in San Diego
Take a sweet tour of stores that sell chocolates and other treats.
February 14, 2024
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Monica Garske
District 7 Councilmember Raul Campillo cutting a ribbon to symbolize the opening of the new park.
Parks and Recreation
Allied Gardens Off-Leash Dog Park now open
The space is the first city-owned dog park in District 7 and is larger than 68% of dog parks in San Diego.
February 13, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego's skyline with map points coming from different locations.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Thanks for sharing your sweet stories, SD.
February 12, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Drapes and construction signs cover the new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station; signs wrapped around the site show renderings of the vision for the venue.
Development
It’s showtime: New performing arts center coming to Arts District Liberty Station in 2025
The landmark’s historic Naval Building 178 will become the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center — the future permanent home of Cygnet Theatre.
February 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
All four Padres jerseys with the PS hearts on them
Sports
The San Diego Padres to honor Peter Seidler on their 2024 jerseys
The team will also host a celebration of life ceremony to honor the late chairman and founder before the start of the 2024 season.
February 9, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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History
5 times presidents visited San Diego
From Harrison to Bush, many US presidents visited America’s Finest City while holding the position.
February 9, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A group arranging colorful flowers inside pots and planters at Ana Galena Floral Studio in San Diego.
Entertainment
Try This: Fun, unique Valentine’s Day activities in San Diego
From a dance party to a cider pairing, you’re going to love these ideas.
February 8, 2024
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Monica Garske
A gray, scruffy dog in an orange bandana; a fluffy, cream-colored dog in a blue bandana; and a skinny, white and brown dog in a blue bandana.
Nonprofits
Five San Diego County dogs to compete in ‘Puppy Bowl XX’
The contenders represent two local shelters: Helen Woodward Animal Center and The Animal Pad.
February 7, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
King Tides crash against the Windansea Beach Surf Shack in La Jolla as a rainbow shines over the beach.
Weather
February 2024 King Tides coming to San Diego’s coastline
Expect big surf along parts of SD’s coastline the morning of Feb. 9, 2024.
February 7, 2024
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Monica Garske