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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
North Park Nursery
Culture
Small Business Saturday 2022 in San Diego
Here are a few ways to shop small and local on Saturday, Nov. 26.
November 23, 2022
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers
Whether your budget is $10, $20, or $200, find a completely unique gift for everyone on your list. 🎁
November 23, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
Pacific Ocean + Crystal Pier
Culture
6 fun San Diego holiday discussions
These lighthearted tabletop discussions won’t divide the family.
November 22, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
We tip our hats to those who move their feet before feasting on Thanksgiving Day. | Photo via ThanksgivingRun.org
Travel and Outdoors
Turkey Trots happening on Thanksgiving Day 2022 in San Diego
Get ready to run into this holiday season.
November 22, 2022
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Monica Garske
NOVO Brazil Otay Ranch SD
Sports
Where to watch FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in San Diego
Many local pubs and restaurants will air the matches between now and mid-December.
November 21, 2022
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Here’s how we’re saying thank you
Our readers’ dedication + engagement allows us to do what we love, and we want to say thank you.
November 21, 2022
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Staff
Liberty Station postcard mural
Arts
Liberty Station adds new postcard mural
Look behind the “Greetings from US Naval Training Station” mural.
November 18, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Lightscape SD 2022
Arts
Lightscape 2022 debuts at San Diego Botanic Garden
One million lights line a 1-mile trail, twinkling to holiday tunes along the way.
November 17, 2022
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Monica Garske
Inside The Seventh House
Food
North Park welcomes The Seventh House
The glamorous restaurant fuses French and Baja cuisines.
November 16, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Little Blue Penguins traveling SD
Culture
5 Little Blue Penguins from Birch Aquarium move to Cincinnati Zoo
The trek is part of a program that works to maintain the genetic diversity of species in zoos and aquariums.
November 15, 2022
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Monica Garske
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SD Westfield UTC pickleball courts
Sports
New pickleball courts debut at Westfield UTC in San Diego
The courts are open from sunrise to sundown, free to the public for a limited time.
May 8, 2023
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Monica Garske
A crew member clearing dead plants that pose a hazard.
Travel and Outdoors
San Diego residents encouraged to start taking steps early to prevent wildfires
The heavy rainfall in San Diego County has allowed plants to grow, but this will turn into fire fuel once it dries.
May 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD The Cottage La Jolla executive chef Paolo Chan
Food
AAPI Heritage Month pop-up dinner coming to The Cottage La Jolla
Executive Chef Paolo Chan will pull out all the stops for the 8-course event on Friday, May 19.
May 4, 2023
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Monica Garske
The sunset aligning with the end of Scripps Pier to make a Scrippshenge.
Travel and Outdoors
Scrippshenge 2023 seen in La Jolla, San Diego
The phenomenon occurs when a sunset perfectly aligns with the end of Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier.
May 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A zookeeper and a newborn animal, possibly a zebra.
History
California State University San Marcos looking to identify photos for its ‘Dan Rios Papers’ project
The photojournalist donated a million negatives, but many of them need identifying information.
May 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Casa Guadalajara Cinco de Mayo
Culture
Cinco de Mayo 2023 fiestas in San Diego, California
Celebrate the holiday with food, music, and dancing.
May 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
Randy's Donut Logo in Serra Mesa San Diego
Food
Randy’s Donuts is making its San Diego debut
The LA-founded chain is opening its first store as part of a San Diego expansion.
May 1, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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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