San Diego Mourns Loss Of JV’s Taco Shop Owner Jesse Verduzco Following Fatal Wrong-Way Crash; Family Launches GoFundMe

The San Diego community is mourning the loss of Jesús “Jesse” Verduzco, the longtime owner of Linda Vista’s beloved JV’s Mexican Food, who was killed last week in a tragic wrong-way collision on Interstate 5. As friends, customers, and loved ones remember the man behind one of San Diego's most cherished neighborhood taco shops, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help support his family during an extraordinarily difficult time.

Dave Chappelle Announces San Diego Arena Show Just Weeks Away At Viejas Arena

One of the most influential and controversial comedians of the modern era is headed back to San Diego. Dave Chappelle has announced a June 21 performance at Viejas Arena on the campus of San Diego State University as part of a newly revealed five-city arena run produced by Live Nation. 

Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Kitchen Officially Confirmed For One Paseo As San Diego Continues Its LA-ification

Nearly a year after reports first surfaced online, One Paseo has officially confirmed that Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Kitchen will open its first San Diego location at the Carmel Valley mixed-use destination this summer.

Trader Joe's Planning New San Diego Store Store As Clairemont Town Square Shopping Center Undergoes Major Transformation

Trader Joe's appears poised to open another San Diego location, with public records indicating the beloved grocery chain is preparing a new store within Clairemont Town Square as the longtime shopping center undergoes a significant tenant reshuffling.

Polish Donut Chain Opens First U.S. Location At San Diego's Seaport Village

San Diego's waterfront has become home to what appears to be the first U.S. location of a popular Polish donut brand that traces its roots back to 1989.

What's Going On With Coronado's Historic Village Theater?

One of Coronado's most beloved landmarks has suddenly gone dark, leaving moviegoers wondering whether the historic Village Theater is merely changing operators or facing a more uncertain future.

Padres DFA Nick Castellanos In Philadelphia, A Cold Roster Move That Says More About San Diego Than It Does About Him

Nick Castellanos returned to Philadelphia this week speaking candidly about an imperfect but memorable Phillies tenure, telling reporters he “spoke my mind” and “acted true to my heart” during a four-year run that included an All-Star season, postseason heroics and a messy divorce from the organization. Less than 24 hours later, the San Diego Padres designated him for assignment in the very city where his previous baseball life had just been publicly revisited. 

AKA Shut Down Again: Gaslamp Restaurant Closed For Second Vermin Violation In Less Than Three Months As Questions Mount Around San Diego Dining Group

AKA, the upscale Asian fusion restaurant and nightlife venue in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, has once again been ordered closed by county health inspectors after a routine inspection uncovered a major vermin violation, marking the second closure for the restaurant in less than three months and adding to a growing list of enforcement actions involving restaurants tied to San Diego Dining Group and its affiliated operators.

San Diego County Fair Unveils 45 Wild New Food Creations Competing For 2026 Fair-tastic Food Crown

The San Diego County Fair may not open until June 10, but the battle for this year's most outrageous, inventive, and Instagram-worthy food creation is already underway. Fair officials have unveiled the 45 semi-finalists competing in the 2026 Fair-tastic Food Competition, showcasing a dizzying array of over-the-top culinary creations ranging from lobster-covered nachos and blueberry-brie hot dogs to bacon-wrapped pizza wands, fried mangonadas, and even a Dr Pepper-flavored version of Dippin' Dots. 

WARN Layoff Notice Filed For 77 Employees At The Shout! House And Garage Kitchen & Bar, But Operators Say No Jobs Will Be Lost

A California WARN notice filed this week by CHW Entertainment, Inc., the longtime operator of The Shout! House and Garage Kitchen & Bar in downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, lists 77 employees as being affected by a planned August 3, 2026 layoff, but current ownership claims all staff will be hired by new management. 

San Diego Paralympian Beatriz Hatz Makes Love Island USA History As First Amputee Contestant

A San Diego-based Paralympian medalist is bringing a groundbreaking new level of representation to one of television's most popular reality dating franchises. Beatriz Hatz, a 25-year-old Team USA Paralymian who resides in San Diego, made her debut Tuesday night as one of the original cast members on Season 8 of Love Island USA, becoming the first contestant with a limb difference ever featured on the American version of the hit dating competition series.

San Diego Seafood Legend Tommy Gomes Heads Across America And Beyond For Season Six Of Outdoor Channel's "The Fishmonger"

San Diego seafood icon Tommy Gomes is setting sail for another season of adventure, education, and culinary exploration as Season Six of The Fishmonger premieres June 8 on Outdoor Channel.

REVIEW: The Human League Proves Synth-Pop Never Gets Old During Triumphant San Diego Performance

More than four decades after helping define the sound of the 1980s, The Human League demonstrated Tuesday night that great songs and great performers don't have expiration dates. Playing to a near-capacity crowd at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on the campus of San Diego State University, the pioneering Sheffield synth-pop outfit delivered a relentlessly entertaining performance that transformed a warm June evening into a full-blown celebration of one of pop music's most influential eras. 

San Diego's Le Parfait Paris Says Downtown Business Is Becoming "Impossible" After Planters Destroyed Outside Gaslamp Location By Homeless-Related Vandalism

Popular downtown San Diego bakery Le Parfait Paris is speaking out after surveillance footage captured a man destroying planters outside its flagship Gaslamp Quarter location in the early morning hours Tuesday, adding to ongoing concerns among downtown business owners about the impact of homelessness and street disorder on daily operations.

German Food Truck Favorite Biersal Departs Bock As South Park Beer Hall Searches For New Kitchen Partner

Just over a year after helping breathe new life into the former Hamilton's Tavern space, German-inspired eatery Biersal has officially departed Bock Bar in San Diego's South Park, leaving the popular beer hall without a permanent kitchen and prompting speculation about the future of both concepts. 

San Diego's Harland Brewing Announces Grand Opening Weekend For Mission Bay Golf Course Clubhouse

After months of anticipation, San Diego-based Harland Brewing has officially announced the grand opening weekend for its newest venture - Harland Clubhouse at Mission Bay Golf Course & Practice Center - marking the brewery's latest and perhaps most unique hospitality concept to date.