Culture

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
SD North Park Music Fest
Culture
Now Playing: North Park Music Fest 2023
The 2nd annual event goes down at the North Park Mini Park on Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28.
May 22, 2023
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Monica Garske
Jacaranda trees early into their blooms in San Diego.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to tour jacaranda trees in San Diego
The lavender-blue blooms generally arrive in late spring and last for about two months
May 19, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD MLS coming to San Diego
Sports
Score: Major League Soccer expands to San Diego
The league’s 30th team — San Diego FC — will play at Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley starting in 2025.
May 18, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Birch Aquarium Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Education
Birch Aquarium’s Loggerhead Sea Turtle gets a check-up
The sea turtle has lived at the facility since 2014, getting a 3D-printed shell brace and growing to a healthy 210 pounds.
May 18, 2023
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Monica Garske
A set of clasped hands with a rainbow ribbon wrapped around one in the forefront.
City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
SD SD Art Advisory Mission Hills
Arts
New fine art gallery debuting in Mission Hills
SD Art Advisory is spearheaded by curators Alexander Salazar and Darcy Kempton, with an eye on local and global masterpieces.
May 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
Rooftop patio and view from Techo Beso with lounge chairs and pink umbrellas.
Food
Techo Beso now open in the Gaslamp Quarter
The rooftop restaurant and bar draws inspiration from Tulum, Mexico.
May 16, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Spreckels organ pavilion with an organ player on the stage
Parks and Recreation
10 free summer concert series in San Diego
Explore San Diego’s parks while enjoying live music all summer long at these rockin’, jazzy, and dance-worthy events.
May 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The mural of Ellen Ochoa at Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
Culture
Ellen Ochoa honored in La Mesa and at San Diego State University
The La Mesa resident is depicted in a mural and is the namesake of a pavilion.
May 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Jr new play area
Entertainment
New ‘Rescue Jr.’ play area coming soon to SeaWorld San Diego
The kid-friendly zone will feature a splash pad, climbing structures, and new rides — replacing the theme park’s Sesame Street Bay of Play.
May 12, 2023
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Monica Garske
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A loot inside a studio at Parkline in North Park
Real Estate
Micro-living in San Diego
These mico-apartments and small units allow San Diegans to get the best of city living without needing to rent large spaces.
September 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The Cutwater Agave Club seating with the club behind it.
Sports
Cutwater Agave Club coming to Petco Park in 2024
The Terrace Level club is expected to be open for the 2024 baseball season.
September 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Botanical Building September 2023
Development
3 things to know: Progress on the Botanical Building’s restoration in Balboa Park
Here’s where the project stands as of mid-September 2023.
September 19, 2023
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Monica Garske
A current view of the San Diego skyline in 2022
Development
10 developments that will redesign San Diego by 2030
By the end of the decade, San Diegans will have new housing, entertainment options, and landmarks in the city skyline.
September 18, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The exterior of Mabel's Gone Fishing in North Park
Food
Taste of North Park returns on Sat., Oct. 7
The food-centric event will allow participants to get samples at 40+ restaurants, breweries, cafes, and shops in the community.
September 18, 2023
SD USS Recruit at Liberty Station
History
Sea it: The USS Recruit, the landlocked Navy training ship-turned-museum at Liberty Station
Since the USS Recruit was the Navy’s only commissioned ship to never touch the water, recruits nicknamed it the “USS Neversail.”
September 15, 2023
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Monica Garske
Cold brew getting pumpkin cold foam atop it at Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
Food
16 places to find pumpkin spice treats in San Diego
San Diego goes way beyond the PSL — if you’re craving pumpkin flavors, spice up your routine at these local shops.
September 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Sugar skulls
Events
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 events in San Diego
From festivals and community programs to a themed weekend at Petco Park, here’s how to celebrate in San Diego.
September 13, 2023
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Monica Garske
The dining room at Craft House in Fashion Valley
Food
Craft House opens second location at Fashion Valley Mall
The American gastropub is opening its second location inside the upscale shopping center in Mission Valley.
September 12, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Beer and brats at OB Oktoberfest.
Events
10 Oktoberfest 2023 events in San Diego
Grab your stein and put on your lederhosen or dirndl to celebrate Oktoberfest at these 10 events in San Diego.
September 12, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil