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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
Rendering of a kiosk in downtown San Diego
Development
Downtown San Diego plans to install up to 75 digital advertising kiosks
Up to 75 digital, interactive kiosks will come to downtown San Diego, but some locals have concerns.
June 8, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Drink Up Month 2023 Preview
Restaurants
SDtoday will celebrate Drink Up Month in July 2023
We’ll be exploring San Diego’s bountiful beverage scene during the month of July — from tea and coffee, to craft beer and more.
June 8, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD La Mesa Downtown District sign rendering
City
Coming soon: La Mesa’s very own Downtown District sign
Construction on the community-funded project is expected to begin this fall in the heart of La Mesa Village.
June 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Carlsbad Strawberry Company U-pick season
Culture
Carlsbad Strawberry Company open for 2023 U-pick season
The berry sweet activity is open daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., at 1050 Cannon Rd.
June 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
A woman sitting on a bench looking at a beach in La Jolla, CA
Culture
Unwritten rules for living in San Diego
These unofficial San Diego rules tell every local how to live, drink, and dress.
June 7, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Ocean Beach Pier gates being closed by a San Diego life guard.
Travel and Outdoors
San Diego piers to visit during summer 2023
The OB Pier might be closed this summer, but other piers will give you Ocean Views
June 6, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD James Hubbell Home
Culture
Tour artist and architect James Hubbell’s famous compound in Santa Ysabel
The Ilan-Lael Foundation is offering private tours on select days through Saturday, June 17, at the family home of James and Anne Hubbell.
June 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Donna Jean Vegetarian Guide
Food
Our favorite vegan and vegetarian eats in San Diego
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of San Diego County.
June 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
A rendering of the Gallagher Square renovation coming to Petco Park.
Development
Gallagher Square Renovation project coming to Petco Park
The $20 million project will transform the space’s use during game days and provide more amenities for San Diegans.
June 2, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Diego County Fair 2023
Events
San Diego County Fair 2023: What to know before you go
The 2023 fair kicks off Wednesday, June 7, and runs through the Fourth of July in Del Mar.
June 1, 2023
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Monica Garske
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City leaders gather outside of the Monarch Artists Residence in Barrio Logan
Real Estate
Apartment complex built out of shipping containers opens in Barrio Logan
The Monarch Artists Residence is an affordable housing project assembled using 42 shipping containers to create 21 homes.
October 6, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD International Cottages San Diego House of Peru
Culture
Around the world: Visiting the International Cottages in Balboa Park
The consortium of historic cottages represent 31 countries and cultures across the globe.
October 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Port of San Diego Sweetwater Park Chula Vista Bayfront rendering
City
Vision for Sweetwater Park on Chula Vista Bayfront takes shape
The Port of San Diego says the new park near the Gaylord Pacific Resort will be a “habitat-oriented” space designed to showcase San Diego Bay; the site broke ground on Oct. 3, 2023.
October 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
Diamond and Jewell in Pacific Beach
History
10 communities with historic street names in San Diego
San Diego has centuries of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
October 4, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A cruise ship in San Diego Bay
Travel and Outdoors
Port of San Diego sets sail on a new cruise season
The season will see three new cruises, 100 calls, and passenger volume at a pre-pandemic level.
October 4, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A rendering of the new San Diego MLS team's training facility set to be built on the Sycuan Reservation in El Cajon.
Development
San Diego’s future MLS team will build training facility on Sycuan Reservation
The development will break ground in November 2023 and is the first pro sports training facility of this kind on a tribal reservation.
October 3, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD SANDAG San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration Project September 2023
Development
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration project will convert 84 acres of wetlands
The project will also create a new hiking trail parallel to El Camino Real and improve connectivity to the Dust Devil Nature Trail.
October 3, 2023
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Monica Garske
Triton Center rendering with cylindrical glass building in the center.
Development
Developments helping UC San Diego’s La Jolla campus grow
These four projects will help student enrollment grow, with the goal of reaching 50,000 students next decade.
October 2, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Spirit Halloween SDtoday
Business
San Diego County has 17 Spirit Halloween stores in 2023
The seasonal store has moved into retail spaces across the county that used to be home to major brands.
October 2, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.
Culture
Try this: SDtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen