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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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Staff
RCHP Snapdrago
Entertainment
10 concerts making noise at the end of 2023
These live shows have us excited for post-summer music across genres like country, rock ‘n’ roll, and hip-hop.
August 31, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Spring 2020 red tide bioluminescence
Education
Scripps study highlights what fueled historic ‘red tide’ of spring 2020 in San Diego
The plankton that caused the ocean water to glow are described by scientists as the “Michael Phelps of the plankton world,” aka super swimmers.
August 30, 2023
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Monica Garske
Pacific Beach SD
Travel and Outdoors
The coast with the most: San Diego’s beautiful beaches
From Coronado and Pacific Beach to Encinitas and Oceanside, San Diego’s beaches are unmatched — it’s an abundance of riches, really.
August 29, 2023
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Monica Garske
Snake heads at Queen Califia's Magical Circle in Escondido.
Arts
Five free, must-see San Diego public art pieces
Discover these statues, art communities, and paintings that you can visit around San Diego County at no cost.
August 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD ENVZN cross border art show
Arts
Cross-border art show planned for urban areas of Logan Heights
The ENVZN Urban Art Takeover on Saturday, Sept. 2, will feature 40+ artists from San Diego and Tijuana.
August 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Parana Empanadas
Food
7 places to eat empanadas in San Diego
The savory Latin American staple sure makes its mark around these parts. 🥟
August 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
Vendors at the La Mesa Village Farmers Market in east San Diego County
Events
Lettuce celebrate: La Mesa Village Farmers Market turns 30
The market takes over La Mesa Boulevard from 4th Street to Palm Avenue every Friday year-round.
August 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
Ballst Point brewing
Arts
What’s the coolest thing made in California?
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association is asking for your help proving that San Diego makes really great things.
August 23, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD inaugural Taste of East Village 2023
Food
Order up: 35+ restaurants set to participate in first ever Taste of East Village in San Diego
The inaugural event is on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, 4-8 p.m.
August 22, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Three San Diego restaurants rank among Yelp’s best places to eat with dogs
The dog-friendly city is home to three spots that are perfect to show your love for pups, pints, and good food.
August 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
Celebrating two years of SDtoday
We’re doubling down on the sweet, sweet memories today — it’s our party and we’ll cry if we want to.
November 14, 2023
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Monica Garske
San Diego syline with a cooler tone and clouds over the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
Real Estate
How to keep heating costs down during the winter
San Diego may not have extremely cold temperatures, but electric and gas prices still make winter costs a concern.
November 13, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Copper Top Coffee and Donuts
Food
Copper Top Coffee & Donuts set to reopen in Pacific Beach
The made-to-order donut shop will open in a fresh new space at 4636 Mission Blvd. by the end of this month — here’s the hole story.
November 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
Image by the entrance of the San Diego Central Library
Development
San Diego approves Library Master Plan
The vision includes the development of three new library branches plus renovations and expansions of existing public libraries.
November 9, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A rendering of the new gateway sign in Point Loma
City
Point Loma reveals renderings of its new gateway sign
The instillation will welcome visitors at the intersection of Lytton and Rosecrans streets.
November 9, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Diego Made Holiday Market
Small Business
Preview: The return of San Diego Made Holiday Market
This year’s event features 120+ local makers uniting at Julep — just north of Little Italy — on Saturday, Nov. 18 + Sunday, Nov. 19.
November 8, 2023
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Monica Garske
Jungle Bells SD Zoo
Play
75+ festive, seasonal events happening in San Diego County in 2023
There’s a whole lot of jolly to be had — check out our guide to fun, festive events in San Diego this holiday and winter season.
November 8, 2023
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Monica Garske
Karl Strauss Food Truck with nachos plate in front of it
Food
Karl Strauss Outpost opens in San Marcos
The 85,000-sqft beer garden will also be home to the first-ever Karl Strauss Food Truck.
November 7, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
City Editor Monica relaxes on a giant, sitcom-style couch next to City Editor Michael at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.
City
City Editor Monica’s 3 favorite San Diego news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting SDtoday with the gift of your membership.
November 7, 2023
SD San Diego Skyline
City
San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital 2024: What it is and how to get involved
Together, SD and Tijuana, Mexico, will be the first ever binational World Design Capital.
November 6, 2023
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Monica Garske