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A wooden display rack at a small retailer in San Diego is holding three West Coast-themed candles and a wooden sculpture.
Small Business
Small Business Week in SD: Spotlight on La Galleria San Diego
Small businesses are the heart of our community — let’s take a closer look at La Galleria San Diego, a shop at Liberty Station that sells unique gifts made by artists around the world.
May 05, 2025 12:59 PM
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Monica Garske
Petco Park LEGO replica
Arts
LEGOLAND California Resort recreates Petco Park for MINILAND San Diego
The new attraction debuts March 23
February 24, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Rubios in Mission Bay
Work
Rubio’s Coastal Grills’ San Diego roots
Plus, did the restaurant invent the fish taco?
February 22, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Food
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opens in Kearny Mesa
The Nevada-founded chain has opened its first San Diego location
February 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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
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
Romance Landia Meet Cute
Business
Meet Cute in North Park is home to San Diego’s love stories
The independent store is San Diego’s only bookstore dedicated to the romance genre.
February 6, 2023
Houseplants at Pigment in San Diego
Real Estate
Where to buy indoor plants in San Diego
From pothos to pots, these spots have all your indoor plant needs and desires covered.
January 31, 2023
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Trevor Peters
SD The Craft Creamery Moniker Coffee
Food
Moniker Group takes over ice cream shop in Point Loma, adds coffee
Scoops and java, you say? Where do we sign up? ☕
January 30, 2023
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Monica Garske
Petco Padres SDtoday
Sports
San Diego Padres to start selling single-game tickets
Plus, giveaways, promotional games, and theme games
January 27, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The Sound SDtoday
Arts
The Sound coming to the Del Mar Fairgrounds
The live music venue holds up to 1,900 people
January 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Players for the San Diego Mojo women's professional volleyball team are playing on a court. They're wearing navy blue uniforms, and some have their hands in the air.
Sports
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Bai Yun — a giant panda in the San Diego Zoo in 2019.
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February 21, 2024
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A rainy street with water pooling over a crosswalk.
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