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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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Food
Recipe: a zero-proof Moscow mule
Use Ritual Zero Proof’s alcohol-free liquor to create a sip-worthy summer cocktail.
May 1, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
The exterior sign at Warwick's in La Jolla
History
The story of Warwick’s
Want to learn about the nation’s oldest continuously family-owned and operated bookstore? We’ve got you covered.
April 27, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Mission Fed ArtWalk
Arts
Mission Fed ArtWalk 2023 heads to Little Italy this weekend
The festival celebrates visual and performing arts on Saturday, April 29 + Sunday, April 30.
April 26, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Second Chance Beer Co. Pupapalooza 2023
Culture
Second Chance Beer Co. will host ‘Pupapalooza Dog Festival’
The free dog-centric fest is Saturday, May 20, at the brewery’s Carmel Mountain taproom
April 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
The Carlsbad sign at sunset
Real Estate
San Diego’s seven million-dollar communities
The number has fallen from eight, due to real estate market changes
April 21, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new South Lake Park
Travel and Outdoors
San Marcos celebrates the opening of the new South Lake Park
The new park is perfect for fishing and had a 1-mile hiking trail
April 21, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Venissimo Cheese platter
Food
Grate cheese shops in San Diego, California
From Venissimo Cheese in Mission Hills to the longtime Cheese Shop in La Jolla Shores, we’re melting over these local spots.
April 18, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Del Mar Racing
Events
Details of Del Mar’s 2023 summer horse racing season
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s annual event runs Friday, July 21-Sunday, Sept. 10.
April 18, 2023
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Monica Garske
A graphic with the words "2023 poetry contest finalists"
Arts
Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem — here’s what you came up with.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Aerial shot of San Diego with mountains in the background and "Be Dynamic. Be Downtown" mural.
Government
San Diego introduces its 2024 fiscal year budget proposal
Mayor Todd Gloria proposes his “Getting It Done” plan
April 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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San Diego ranks among the most costly commuter cities in the US
The study determined how much a worker in San Diego would earn if they spent their commute time working a median-salary job.
August 31, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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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
Airplane ascending over San Diego.
Airports and Transportation
SAN expecting high traffic going into Labor Day Weekend
The airport expects to see travel levels exceed pre-pandemic traffic.
August 29, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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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
A photo of San Diego Civic Theatre and the banners for Broadway San Diego's upcoming 46th season.
Curtains, up: The lineup for Broadway San Diego’s 46th season
My, my how can we resist you? The season kicks off at the San Diego Civic Theater with “The Book of Mormon” followed by hits like “Mamma Mia!”
August 28, 2023
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Monica Garske
Jimmy Buffet Suite at the Margaritaville Hotel Gaslamp
Travel and Outdoors
Margaritaville Hotel makes its debut in downtown San Diego
The hotel boasts that it has the largest rooftop pool in San Diego, plus event spaces and three restaurants.
August 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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