La Mesa’s Public Square Coffee House Temporarily Closes Amid Protest, Worker Allegations And Questions Over Business Operations

Public Square Coffee House in downtown La Mesa has temporarily closed following a small protest outside 
Public Square Coffee House in downtown La Mesa has temporarily closed following a small protest outside the business and a wave of allegations circulating online from individuals claiming to be former workers and associates.

Junior League Of San Diego To Host “Jewels Of The Cosmos” Fundraiser Gala At Air & Space Museum In Balboa Park This May 2

The Junior League of San Diego (JLSD) will host its annual spring fundraising gala, Party for a Purpose: Jewels of the Cosmos, on Saturday, May 2 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park, offering an elevated evening of dining, dancing, and philanthropy in support of combating food insecurity across the region.

REVIEW: Time Out Is Timeless As The Jazz Classic Comes Alive Inside San Diego’s Magnificent Jacobs Music Center

On Saturday night, the San Diego Symphony’s Jacobs Music Center delivered a vibrant, high-level jazz performance that reminded the city why it remains one of San Diego’s most important cultural landmarks. While the waterfront allure of its sister venue The Rady Shell often dominates the spotlight, downtown’s historic concert hall delivered something arguably more intimate and enduring - a near-perfect marriage of architectural legacy and world-class sound, brought to life through a live performance of Dave Brubeck Quartet’s pioneering album Time Out.

San Diego Artist Accuses Better Buzz Coffee Of Using Altered Version Of Her Design Without Credit

A San Diego-based tattoo artist is accusing Better Buzz Coffee of using a modified version of her original artwork on branded merchandise without permission, compensation, or attribution, prompting backlash across social media and drawing a response from the company.

San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (March 27 - April 2) Due To County Health Department Inspections

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from March 27 - April 2, 2026.

San Diego’s Original Ramen Chain Tajima Permanently Closes North Park Location After Nearly a Decade

San Diego’s pioneering ramen brand Tajima has permanently closed its North Park location after nearly a decade in business, marking the quiet end of one of the neighborhood’s longtime Japanese dining staples.

Gaslamp Quarter Leaders Demand Action As Safety Concerns, Budget Cuts, And Enforcement Failures Converge In Downtown San Diego

San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is facing renewed scrutiny as the Gaslamp Quarter Association, a business improvement district representing hundreds of downtown merchants, took to social media in order to escalate its public campaign against City Hall, warning that conditions in the area are declining and immediate action is needed.

San Diego’s Gossip Grill Temporarily Closed After Health Inspection Finds Major Vermin Violation

Public records show that San Diego’s Gossip Grill in Hillcrest was temporarily shut down by the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality following a failed re-inspection that identified a “major” vermin violation.

Know Your Rights: Tiger Woods And Justin Timberlake DUI Footage Raises Questions - What Are Your Legal Obligations In California?

“Know your rights” has become a recurring theme as newly released DUI footage involving Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake circulates widely, offering a rare, unfiltered look at how roadside investigations unfold and what drivers in California should understand before ever being asked to step out of their vehicle.

Utah’s Viral ‘Dirty Soda’ Craze Is Headed To San Diego County With New Specialty Drink Shop

A fast-growing beverage trend that has exploded across TikTok and across the Mountain West is making its way into San Diego County, bringing with it a menu built around customizable sodas, indulgent mix-ins, and a playful, dessert-like approach to soft drinks.

Historic Chop Suey Space In San Diego’s North Park Set For Revival As Dual-Concept Lounge & Dining Experience Following $2 Million Renovation

A nearly century-old restaurant space in San Diego’s North Park is preparing for a highly anticipated return, as the historic home of the former Chop Suey Peking Café is undergoing a $2 million renovation to reopen as a new dual-concept venue blending dining, cocktails, and late-night culture.

La Jolla’s Pizza On Pearl Expanding To North Park With Second San Diego Location

La Jolla’s Pizza On Pearl is expanding within San Diego, with a second location in the works for North Park, taking over the former Sipz restaurant space that has seen several concepts come and go in recent years.

Former Padres Star Adrián González Opens Tres Dos Tres Taco Shop In San Diego’s South Bay

Former San Diego Padres All-Star Adrián González is returning to familiar territory with the opening of his fast-casual taco concept, Tres Dos Tres, in San Diego’s South Bay, marking a homecoming for one of the region’s most accomplished baseball players.

From Oceanside To Viral Stardom: Jordan The Stallion Links Up With Fernando Tatis Jr. Over San Diego’s Most Famous Burrito

One of the internet’s biggest food personalities just teamed up with San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. over one of the city’s most viral dishes.

GoFundMe Launched For San Diego Family After Fatal San Marcos House Fire Allegedly Caused By Arson

A San Diego County family is grieving an unimaginable loss following a fatal house fire in San Marcos that authorities believe may have been intentionally set, as a newly launched GoFundMe campaign seeks community support in the aftermath of the tragedy.

San Diego Set To Play Critical Role In NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission

For the first time in more than half a century, humans are returning to the Moon, and when they come home, San Diego will be part of the final chapter.

El Agave Tequileria Owner Taking Over Former Barrio Star Space In San Diego’s Bankers Hill

A new chapter appears to be forming at one of Bankers Hill’s most recognizable restaurant spaces, as a public records show that ownership behind San Diego's decades-old El Agave Tequileria is stepping into the former Barrio Star location on Fifth Avenue.

Playa Kitchen Opens In La Jolla, Highlighting Rise Of Office Park Dining Destinations Across San Diego

A new coastal café has quietly opened in La Jolla, but its significance extends well beyond breakfast bowls and craft coffee. Playa Kitchen, a chef-driven daytime concept from Clique Hospitality, is the latest example of a growing shift in San Diego’s dining landscape, where office parks and life science campuses are becoming unlikely culinary destinations.

San Diego Ballot Battle Brewing: Effort Launched To Repeal Balboa Park Parking Fees As Signature Drive Kicks Off

A newly organized effort to overturn paid parking at Balboa Park is officially underway, as local leaders and business stakeholders prepare to launch a citywide signature drive aimed at placing the issue before voters in November 2026. The initiative, titled the “Balboa Park Free Parking Restoration Act,” seeks to fully repeal the recently implemented parking fees that have sparked months of controversy, backlash, and measurable declines in visitation.

Ultimate List Of Things To Do In San Diego - April 2026 Edition

April in San Diego is stacked from end to end, with the kind of month that can take you from Padres baseball and waterfront concerts to major art exhibitions, food crawls, theater premieres, and some of the most anticipated cultural events of the spring. The city’s calendar is especially dense this year, with Petco Park in full swing, festival season ramping up, and a deep live music lineup stretching from El Cajon to Del Mar to the bayfront.

Sysco’s $29 Billion Acquisition of Restaurant Depot Raises Concerns For San Diego’s Independent Restaurant Community

A massive $29 billion deal announced this week could reshape how restaurants across San Diego source their food, and not everyone in the local industry is celebrating.