USA Today Thinks Del Taco Is America's Best Fast Food - Let's Have A Conversation About That

If you ever needed proof that online reader polls should be treated with the same scientific rigor as a drunk guy ranking quarterbacks at a Buffalo Wild Wings, look no further than USA Today's latest "Best Fast Food Restaurant 2026" rankings, which somehow crowned California-based Del Taco the greatest fast-food chain in America.

Viral Video Shows Young Man Kicking Sea Lion In San Diego As Federal Wildlife Authorities Launch Investigation

Federal wildlife officials are investigating after a disturbing video circulated across social media shows a young man repeatedly kicking a California sea lion in the head while the protected marine mammal rested along the seawall at Point La Jolla in San Diego.

Once-Dominant Breakfast Republic Chain Closing Another San Diego County Restaurant

Breakfast Republic will permanently close its Encinitas restaurant after service on August 9, ending a nearly decade-long run for what was once promoted as the rapidly expanding San Diego brunch chain’s largest and most ambitious location.

Rabid Bat Lands On Table Inside North County San Diego Restaurant Operated By Group Accused Of Being Controversial Cult

A meal at one of San Diego County’s most unusual restaurants became even stranger Sunday afternoon when a wild bat landed directly on a family’s table and was later confirmed to be infected with rabies. The incident occurred at approximately 1pm on July 19 at the Yellow Deli in Vista, the rustic, round-the-clock sandwich shop operated by the controversial Twelve Tribes religious movement, an evangelical communal organization that critics and former members have frequently characterized as a cult.

City Tacos Founder Bringing El Punto To Liberty Station’s Notoriously Troubled Restaurant Space

A sprawling Liberty Station restaurant space with a remarkable history of highly publicized openings, abandoned plans and short-lived concepts may finally get another chance when the founder of City Tacos opens El Punto Mexican restaurant later this year.

Investigation Details Claims San Diego County Board Chair Terra Lawson-Remer Acted "Rude," Flashed Official Badge At North Park Bar, Lost It And Didn't Report It For Days, But Her Office Claims She Was Never There

Allegations that San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Terra Lawson-Remer behaved "rudely" and "entitled" while improperly flashing her official County identification badge to gain entry into a popular North Park cocktail bar, later became intoxicated, lost the badge and did not report it missing for several days have exploded across social media after an anonymous Instagram account published screenshots from internal County investigative records released through a California Public Records Act request. The problem is, her office says she was never there. 

Opera Singer-Owned Divo Diva Cafe Expanding To San Diego's Little Italy With Second Location

Just over three years after opening in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, Divo Diva Cafe is preparing to expand with a second location in Little Italy, bringing its blend of Italian coffee, pastries, wine, European café culture, and live opera music to one of the city's busiest dining districts.

Longtime Gaslamp Mexican Restaurant Las Hadas Listed For Sale After Nearly Two Decades In Downtown San Diego

After serving San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter for nearly 20 years, Las Hadas Mexican Restaurant has quietly been listed for sale, though the longtime downtown eatery remains open for business.

Northern California-Based Campus Burgers Expands Into San Diego's Pacific Beach, Replacing The Food Box

Northern California smashburger chain Campus Burgers will open its first San Diego restaurant in Pacific Beach by Labor Day weekend, with 1,000 free burgers and fries planned for opening day.

Hollywood Descends On San Diego: John Cena, Michelle Yeoh, Green Day, Jessica Biel & Dozens More Confirmed For Comic-Con 2026

San Diego is preparing for its annual celebrity invasion as Comic-Con International returns to the Convention Center from July 23-26, with Preview Night scheduled for Wednesday, July 22. Here is the ultimate guide to Comic Con International San Diego 2026. 

Family Behind Popular San Diego Smash Burger Brand Eat Crispy Burger Expands Again With New Crispy Fish Tacos Concept And Downtown Burger Trailer

The family-run team behind one of San Diego's fastest-growing burger brands isn't slowing down. Fresh off opening its fifth brick-and-mortar location, Eat Crispy Burger is preparing to debut an all-new seafood concept while simultaneously rolling out its first mobile burger trailer to serve downtown San Diego.

ArtWalk Liberty Station Returns For 21st Annual Celebration With More Than 175 Artists, Live Music & Exclusive Preview pARTy

ArtWalk Liberty Station returns July 31 through August 2 with over 175 artists, live music, interactive art, and discounted Preview pARTy tickets using promo code SDVILLE.

San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (July 10 - July 16) Due To County Health Department Inspections

A dozen area eateries were listed on the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that faced temporary closures or downgraded health inspection grades from July 10 - July 16, 2026.