Teen Says He Was Falsely Identified After Viral San Diego Sea Lion Abuse Video As Family Faces Threats, Doxxing

A San Diego teenager says he has been wrongly accused of being the person seen kicking a California sea lion in a viral video that ignited international outrage, triggered a federal criminal investigation, and generated thousands of online comments identifying alleged suspects - illustrating how quickly social media can transform public outrage into potentially life-altering consequences.

Petco Park-Adjecent Fairweather Rooftop Bar Ordered Closed In East Village By San Diego County Over Major Vermin Violation

Fairweather, the popular rooftop cocktail bar overlooking Petco Park in San Diego's East Village, was temporarily ordered closed by county health inspectors after a routine inspection uncovered a major vermin violation along with several additional sanitation and facility deficiencies. The closure marks the second time in just over two years that the business has been shuttered over vermin-related findings.

Chula Vista's 29th Annual Lemon Festival Returns August 15 To Celebrate City's Citrus Legacy

Downtown Chula Vista will once again transform into a citrus-filled celebration later this month as the city's beloved Lemon Festival returns for its 29th year, bringing live music, lemon-inspired food and drinks, family activities, local artisans and thousands of visitors to Third Avenue in San Diego's South Bay.

SeaWorld San Diego Hit By Second Consecutive Day Of Power Outages, Jordin Sparks Concert Canceled

What began as an electrical malfunction that forced SeaWorld San Diego to close early on Friday turned into a second day of disruptions on Saturday, as recurring power outages delayed the park's opening, shut down attractions, frustrated thousands of guests, and ultimately led to the cancellation of a scheduled performance by Grammy-nominated singer Jordin Sparks.

JJang Korean BBQ Expanding To Escondido With New San Diego North County Location

The team behind JJang Korean BBQ is continuing its expansion across San Diego County with plans to open a new restaurant in Escondido, taking over the long-vacant space most recently occupied by Kalaveraz Cocina and before that Sierra Madre Cantina.

Dog Fight Between Owners Turns Into Canine Brawl At San Diego's Mission Bay Park, Viral Video Shows

A chaotic confrontation between two dog owners at San Diego's Mission Bay has gone viral after video captured both the men and their dogs fighting in broad daylight, drawing millions of views across social media and coverage from national and international news outlets.

San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (July 24 - July 30) 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 July 24 - July 30, 2026.

Global Luxury Japanese Restaurant Zuma Announces August 10 Opening At Downtown San Diego's Guild Hotel

Reservations are now live for one of San Diego's most anticipated restaurant openings of the year. Zuma, the internationally acclaimed contemporary Japanese restaurant brand, has announced it will officially open its first California location on Sunday, August 10, inside The Guild Hotel in downtown San Diego.

New Mediterranean Restaurant Mavi To Bring Turkish Cuisine, Speakeasy To La Jolla This Fall

A new Mediterranean restaurant with Turkish roots is preparing to breathe new life into one of La Jolla Village's long-vacant restaurant spaces. Mavi, a sister concept to downtown San Diego's popular Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant, is targeting a fall debut in the building that previously housed La Jolla Brewing Company, Absolution by the Sea and CAVU Brewing, bringing handmade Turkish specialties, a full bar, live music and a hidden speakeasy to the heart of the Village.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Defends Mission Bay Bathroom Closures Despite Growing Backlash

Nearly a month after San Diego shuttered 13 public restrooms throughout Mission Bay Park, Mayor Todd Gloria has formally rejected a proposal to reopen them, arguing that while the closures are unfortunate, the City cannot responsibly commit available funds amid mounting financial uncertainty.

San Diego Chargers Legend Billy Ray Smith Dies At 64 After Dementia Battle

Billy Ray Smith Jr., the former San Diego Chargers linebacker who became one of the city’s most familiar and beloved sports personalities, has died at age 64 following a long battle with dementia that his family attributed to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

iFLY San Diego In Mission Valley To Permanently Close After Nearly A Decade Of Flight

After nearly a decade of operation, iFLY San Diego in Mission Valley will permanently close on July 31, ending the run of the region's flagship indoor skydiving attraction.

Comic-Con Sex-Buyer Sting In San Diego Nets 27 Arrests And Recovers Nine Trafficking Victims

A three-day undercover operation conducted during San Diego Comic-Con resulted in the arrests of 27 alleged sex buyers and the recovery of nine people identified by authorities as potential human-trafficking victims, including two juveniles and a missing 16-year-old from San Bernardino County.