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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
A portrait of trailblazing science fiction author Octavia E. Butler, the subject of a new exhibit coming in 2024 to San Diego.
Arts
Exhibit on trailblazing SoCal author Octavia E. Butler coming to New Children’s Museum
The exhibit — shaped by the community — is set to debut in 2024.
August 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Copley Symphony Hall renovation updates San Diego Symphony
Music
3 things to know: Updates on the $125 million renovation of Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego
The construction timeline for the large-scale project has shifted, and the hall’s anticipated reopening is now in early 2024.
August 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
Rainbow over a beach in Maui, HI.
Nonprofits
Local efforts to support Maui relief
Assist the island and its residents with its recovery through local events and relief efforts.
August 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Del Mar Wine and Food Festival
Festivals
What to expect at the star-studded Del Mar Wine and Food Festival
The brand-new, celeb-driven fest will highlight local culinary talent across 20+ events on Wednesday, Sept. 6-Monday, Sept. 11
August 14, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD OOLY Carlsbad
Small Business
Where to shop small and local for back-to-school supplies in San Diego
From art supplies to books, these small shops have you covered.
August 14, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Zoo Safari Park Elephant Valley rendering
Education
Have you herd? “Elephant Valley” coming to San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2025
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance hopes the new savanna-like environment makes strides for conservation of the species.
August 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Swimming pools for rent in San Diego
You don’t need your own private pool to go for a dip in San Diego — rent somebody else’s by the hour with Swimply, an Airbnb-style rental app for swimming pools.
August 9, 2023
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Trevor Peters
A crowd of people watching a performance at CityFest in Hillcrest
Festivals
Hillcrest CityFest 2023 returns on Sunday, Aug. 13
The summer arts and music festival is expected to bring 150,000+ visitors to the community.
August 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Oceanside Harbor Village | Photo via Canva
Play
Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Oceanside
This beach city is roughly 45 minutes from downtown San Diego and is perfect for a nearby getaway.
August 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Colorful art pieces at Bazaar del Mundo in San Diego
Festivals
Authentic folk art, artists fill Bazaar del Mundo for Latin American Festival
The folk art showcase — Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 — will also boast a large display of authentic, intricate Mata Ortiz pottery.
August 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
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History
Fast facts about USS Theodore Roosevelt, homeported in San Diego
The aircraft carrier — yes, the one seen in “Top Gun: Maverick” — shifted its homeport back to America’s Finest City in March 2023.
November 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Government
San Diego County introduces draft of its Climate Action Plan
The plan has a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
November 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The Mount Soledad Cross and sunset at Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial
Events
Veterans Day events and deals in San Diego
Honor local veterans at community ceremonies and parades, and find local businesses that are showing thanks with specials and freebies.
November 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival
Festivals
What to expect at the 2023 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
Oh, the 19th annual celebration — Monday, Nov. 6-Sunday, Nov. 12 — is going to be grand, alright.
November 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Thanksgiving Takeout Feast Herb & Wood
Restaurants
Where to feast for Thanksgiving in San Diego — dine-in and takeout
Whether you’re treating yourself to an outing or picking up your feast, these local restaurants have your Thanksgiving spread covered.
November 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
A plane, couch, and book icon against a snowflake background.
Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Father Joe's Villages turkey trot
Fitness
Turkey trots and Thanksgiving runs in San Diego
Prepare for a feast by participating in a Thanksgiving run in San Diego County.
November 1, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Hillcrest Sign hanging in Hillcrest
City
Proposed amendments to the Uptown Community Plan could transform Hillcrest
The changes include proposals to add more housing, public transit, and high-rise buildings that could more-than-double the population.
November 1, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Metallic watercolor presents and stars with the text "unwrap carefully curated gift guides this season"
Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 1, 2023
SD San Diego Brewers Guild
Events
San Diego Beer Week 2023: No big events, more focus on craft breweries
Beer Week is taking it back to the heart of the local brewing scene — with more robust plans in 2024.
October 31, 2023
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Monica Garske