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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
SD Cardiff by the Sea
Food
Coming Soon: Cardiff Farmers Market
The open-air market will set up shop every Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 🥑
February 17, 2023
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Monica Garske
A heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in San Diego
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
SD Little Italy
Culture
The zodiac signs interpreted as San Diego neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
February 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
MCASD Older Adults tour
Arts
Storytelling workshops for older adults coming to Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
The free programming will offer storytelling workshops
February 16, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego Skyline
Culture
6 random acts of kindness to brighten up San Diego’s community
Put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
February 15, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
SD Park 101 Thin Mint cocktail
Food
San Diego breweries and restaurants host Girl Scout Cookie pairings
Forget the milk —cookies and craft brews or cocktails, anyone? 🍪
February 15, 2023
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Monica Garske
Punch Bowl Social Arcade
Culture
7 adult-friendly activities for your inner kid
Find arcades, mini golf, and smash rooms designed for adults
February 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Navy Pier in the Embarcadero in San Diego
Development
Freedom Park makes strides toward converting Navy Pier
The 5-acre park will transform the North Embarcadero space
February 10, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD St. Paddys O'Beach Festival Ocean Beach
Culture
Feelin’ Lucky? St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party returning to Ocean Beach
The event is going down near the shoreline on Friday, March 17 + Saturday, March 18.
February 9, 2023
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Monica Garske
Three dogs representing San Diego in Puppy Bowl XIX
Sports
Three San Diego dogs compete in Puppy Bowl XIX
Helen Woodward Animal Center and San Diego Humane Society are being represented.
February 8, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Shaun White snowboarding on a half pipe.
Entertainment
‘Shaun White: The Last Run’ documents the career of the Olympic snowboarder
The new docuseries covers the life of the snowboarding legend from his childhood in San Diego to his decision to retire in 2022.
July 6, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Lake Murray
Culture
Lovely lakes to visit in San Diego, California
It’s not just about the beautiful beaches in our county — we’re a land of great lakes, too.
July 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Britannia Tearooms Drink Up 2023
Restaurants
The Britannia Tearooms debuting in Midway District
Selina Stockley, of Surrey, England, has been living in San Diego for 31 years and this new business venture has long been her dream.
July 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Over-the-Line OTL championships
Culture
2023 Over-the-Line World Championships return to Fiesta Island
The sport was invented on South Mission Beach and since 1954, continues to be synonymous with San Diego’s summertime culture.
July 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
A past Big Bay Boom Fourth of July Fireworks show over San Diego Bay.
Culture
Where to see Fourth of July 2023 fireworks in San Diego
From San Diego Bay to east, south, and north San Diego County, dazzling displays of patriotism will light up our local skies on Tuesday, July 4.
July 3, 2023
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Monica Garske
A group of people carrying the rainbow flag for the San Diego Pride Parade in 2022.
Events
Get ready for San Diego Pride 2023
San Diego is getting ready to celebrate Pride in July and it is a schedule packed with celebrations, ceremonies, and parades.
June 30, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
gO'side electric vehicle parked on the street in front of the Star Theatre
Airports and Transportation
The ‘gO’side’ shuttle returns for its second summer
The fully electric vehicle lets visitors get around Oceanside for $2 per person.
June 30, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Diego Comic-Con International SD Convention Center
Festivals
Mini Preview: What to expect at San Diego Comic-Con International 2023
We think San Diego is always super — especially on one very special long weekend every July.
June 29, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Elvira restaurant
Restaurants
Cesarina Group to open traditional Roman pizzeria in Ocean Beach
Elvira is set to open at the former site of BO-beau kitchen + bar.
June 29, 2023
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Monica Garske
IB Beach Warning sign
City
State of emergency declared for the US-Mexico Transboundary Pollution Environmental Crisis
San Diego leaders hope this declaration will address sewage that has polluted waters off our coastline and resulted in closures at beaches.
June 28, 2023