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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
Oceanside Art After Dark dancers
Events
Oceanside Museum of Art bringing back Art After Dark
The annual event brings cultural displays to the North County city.
October 27, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Midway Rising Rendering
Government
Will building height regulation change in the Midway District?
San Diegans will vote on Nov. 8.
October 27, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Nightmare on Normal San Diego
Culture
Nightmare on Normal Street returns to Hillcrest
The Halloween dance party takes over the Pride Flag Plaza on Sat., Oct. 29.
October 26, 2022
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Monica Garske
Star of India with Octopus tentacles
Events
Sea Monster Saloon coming to the Star of India
The Star of India is decorated for the festivities.
October 25, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Pinatas exhibition Mingei Museum San Diego
Arts
Mingei Museum to unveil new exhibition all about piñatas
The display features 80+ works made by Latinx artists
October 24, 2022
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Monica Garske
Spicy Merrilee Pizza at Sister's Pizza
Food
Sam ‘The Cooking Guy’ Zien partners with Sisters Pizza to create the ‘Spicy Merrilee.’
Proceeds go to Promises2Kids
October 21, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Whaley House
History
Why the Whaley House is San Diego’s most haunted site
Come for history, leave with ghost stories.
October 21, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Kate Morgan Hotel Del Coronado
History
That’s the Spirit: Hotel del Coronado offers guided ghost tours all about the mysterious Kate Morgan
She checked into the iconic hotel on Nov. 24, 1892 — but never really checked out.
October 20, 2022
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Monica Garske
Soda Bar in San Diego
Culture
13 small venues where you can watch live music in San Diego
Find big sounds with little crowds
October 19, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego Padres Goose
Culture
14 San Diego-inspired Halloween costumes
The San Diego Chicken. The Padres’ good luck goose. Maverick. Spicoli. Howl is one to choose?
October 18, 2022
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Monica Garske
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How to plan an event in a national park
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March 31, 2023
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Best burger bracket winner Rocky's Crown Pub.
Food
Rocky’s Crown Pub named best burger restaurant in San Diego
We asked SDtoday readers to vote in our March Madness bracket, and the Crown Point eatery took the title.
March 30, 2023
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A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.
Education
How to submit to our 2023 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special SDtoday contest.
March 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
SDSU Aztecs Mens Basketball Final Four 2023 March Madness
Sports
Where to watch the SDSU Aztecs Final Four game in San Diego
From Viejas Arena to the Gaslamp Quarter, the whole city will be rooting for the Aztecs Men’s Basketball team on Saturday, April 1.
March 29, 2023
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Monica Garske
Looking at the front of Petco Park
Sports
The San Diego Padres swing into the 2023 MLB Season
This historic season opens against the Rockies, and the Opening Weekend Block Party will celebrate the team in East Village.
March 28, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Our skyline looks expensive, but this view is free.
City
San Diegan 101: A how-to guide for new residents
From how to register your car to finding your favorite taco shop, this overview will give you everything you need to know to get established as a San Diego resident.
March 27, 2023
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Monica Garske
San Diego Roads
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How to keep your car costs down in San Diego
Average yearly car costs hit a new high in 2022 — here’s how to invest smartly.
March 27, 2023
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SD Burger Bracket Finals
Culture
The Finals: Best Burger in San Diego
In one corner, we’ve got Rocky’s Crown Pub, in the other, The Balboa — who will win?
March 27, 2023
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Monica Garske